Functional/Integrative Medicine
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How Your Gut Microbiome Affects Your Mental Health
Discover what researches are learning about the gut-brain axis and mental well-being.
9 Ways the Gut Microbiome Influences Health
Your gut microbiome affects much more than digestion: It has an impact on your cognitive function, immune resilience, hormonal health, and more. Here’s why.
Normal vs. Optimal Lab Ranges: Why the Difference Matters
Life Time’s chief science officer explains how “normal” and “optimal” blood marker ranges are used to evaluate your health.
The Power of Breathwork
A functional-medicine practitioner explains how breathwork can influence physical and emotional health.
Try These 4 Practices to Create a More Flexible Mind
Hone your cognitive flexibility with these creative practices.
5 Foundational Biomarkers to Track for Optimal Health
Understanding these personal health data points can empower you to live healthier for longer.
What Is MIORA at Life Time?
How the personalized, precision medicine clinics are using advanced longevity approaches to help people live healthier, longer.
Are You a Vata Type? Here’s How You Should Exercise
Connecting with your dosha can revitalize your workout routine. Discover the types of movement that work best for vata types.
What is Energy Clearing?
Simple techniques for shaking off sluggishness — in yourself and in your space.
Simple Solutions for Acute Stress
Reset a triggered nervous system with these natural interventions.
Why Gut Health Is a Key to Better Health (Performance & Longevity Series)
Learn about the gut’s role in almost every aspect of health, signs it may not be functioning properly, and strategies for support.
5 Common Dizziness and Vertigo Disorders
These five conditions can all correspond to chronic dizziness.
9 Home Remedies for Dizziness
Experiencing chronic, unexplained dizziness? These strategies can help you manage symptoms and find relief.
How to Optimize Your Thyroid and Fuel Your Body’s Metabolism (Performance & Longevity Series)
Learn the important role of the thyroid in overall health as well as common symptoms of thyroid imbalance and key biomarkers that indicate how well the thyroid is functioning.
9 Tenets to Build Mental Fitness
Dr. Drew Ramsey presents nine tenets for mental fitness from his book, Healing the Modern Brain, offering insights and actions to help you build habits for the betterment of your mental well-being.
How One Man Found Strength Through His Struggle With Migraines
After dealing with debilitating migraines for years, David Fleming created a product that provided relief — and allowed him to move forward to the ultimate stage: American Ninja Warrior.
How to Recover From Vertigo and Inexplicable Dizziness
Dizziness disorders, including vertigo, often occur without a clear cause — and when they persist, they can seriously hamper quality of life. Mind-body methods might hold the key to recovery.
Breaking Insulin Resistance: Your Guide to Blood-Sugar Mastery (Performance & Longevity Series)
Understand the widespread and critical issue of insulin resistance, including its implications for health and the steps you can take to monitor and manage your blood sugar.
Can Microdosing Support Mental Health?
Psilocybin “magic mushrooms” have long been considered a route to expanded consciousness. Researchers are now exploring how tiny doses might help manage depression and anxiety.
The Benefits of Cold Therapy
If the idea of regular icy morning showers leaves you cold, you’re not alone. Fortunately, benefits of cold-water immersion begin with a single exposure. Learn more.
The Benefits of Heat Therapy
Hot springs, saunas, hammams, and other heat therapies boast a range of benefits for body and mind. These are just a few.