Courtney Helgoe
LATEST STORIES
Searching for Solitude in Joshua Tree National Park
An Experience Life editor travels to Joshua Tree in search of quiet. She finds something else.
Why Halotherapy Is Worth Its Salt
Halotherapy has been used for centuries around the world. Its healing benefits have sparked a new interest in salt pools, flotation tanks, and caves in the United States.
What Is SIBO, and How Is it Treated?
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is common in those with IBS. Here’s what it is and how to treat it.
Navigating the Risks of Personal-Care Products
A former FDA chief recommends better regulation of personal-care products.
The Coconut Oil Kerfuffle
Why the recent AHA study demonizing coconut oil isn’t saying anything new.
4 Ways to Be a Good Water Citizen
Simple tips to help you break the bottled-water habit and protect our groundwater.
How to Choose a Water Filter
Our step-by-step guide will help you find a filter that’s best for you.
The True Cost of Bottled Water
Bottled water is more expensive than you think. Discover why tap is usually the better choice.
Autism: Why It’s Not Simply a Brain-Based Disorder
A new report describes autism as a “whole body” condition, suggesting there are a variety of avenues for symptom relief.
Do You Have a Circadian Rhythm More Suited to Mars?
A study finds a gene for being a late sleeper.
Will the Real Ancestral Diet Please Stand Up?
A recent study finds that some Neanderthals, previously thought to be “carnivorous as polar bears,” were vegetarians.
Lyme Disease Expected to Spike This Year
Experts say 2017 will be a high-risk year for Lyme disease. Here’s what to do about it.
Acupuncture May Reduce Migraines
A new JAMA Internal Medicine study finds that treatment with acupuncture may reduce the frequency of these debilitating headaches.
Taking Notes: An Integrative Approach to Treating Allergies
Dr. Leo Galland’s thoughts on natural solutions for allergies from this year’s Integrative Health Symposium.
6 Ways to Discover Real Gratitude
Why you should not overdo gratitude exercises, plus five more tips on how to nurture authentic appreciation.
Real Thanks
How to move beyond gratitude hype and get to the heart of the matter.
Build Your Own Winter Retreat
Senior editor Courtney Helgoe shares a few quick ways to take a retreat at home.
Shift Change: Scott Johnson’s Success Story
A bartender leaves his life long job, finds work in a natural food co-op, and radically overhauls his health.
TAKING NOTES: @FXMed Conference x3
Senior editor Courtney Helgoe shares her top three takeaways from the Institute for Functional Medicine’s latest conference.
Mastering Decision Making Without Regret
In their new book Decisive, business strategists Chip and Dan Heath explain how to avoid the usual pitfalls of decision making.