Functional/Integrative Medicine

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Why Do Some Women Gain Weight on the Keto Diet?

In her new book, Women, Food, and Hormones, Sara Gottfried, MD, discusses the keto paradox and why a traditional keto diet tends to work better in men than in women.

By Sara Gottfried, MD

Functional/Integrative Medicine Hormones

Talks — S4, EP3 / Building Mental Health Through Nutrition

Of all the calories we eat each day, 20 percent are used by our brains — so it’s no wonder there’s such a strong connection between our nutritional habits and mental-health status. Drew Ramsey, MD, psychiatrist, author, and mental-health advocate, joins us to explain this relationship and teach us about the food choices that best support our brains and mental well-being.

With Dr. Drew Ramsey

Functional/Integrative Medicine Mental Health

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The Nature Cure

Discover nine ways that being in nature can help ease depression and hypertension and improve resiliency and immunity.

By Molly Tynjala King

Fitness Tips Functional/Integrative Medicine

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How to Use Tapping

This holistic-healing technique uses the body’s acupressure points to lower stress and reset your mind.

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

Functional/Integrative Medicine Personal Care/Beauty

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What Is a Healthy Menstrual Cycle?

The menstrual cycle holds many clues to a woman’s overall health. Here’s how to identify what’s normal for you — and when to seek help.

By Aviva Romm, MD

Functional/Integrative Medicine Healthy Aging

The Rise of Animal Assisted Healthcare

"Biotherapy" involves using animals such as dogs, horses, and even worms to help healing.

By Courtney Helgoe

Functional/Integrative Medicine Pets

The Magazine They Said Would Never Fly

Our founding editor reflects on 20 years of Experience Life.

By Pilar Gerasimo

Functional/Integrative Medicine

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The Future of Health

Discover some of the most promising developments in whole-person health.

By Experience Life Staff

Addiction Functional/Integrative Medicine

What Is Sound Healing — and Is It Right for You?

Taking a sound bath turns on the relaxation response and may help combat chronic stress.

By Sheila Mulrooney Eldred

Attitude/Mindset Functional/Integrative Medicine

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Can Aromatherapy Help With Anxiety?

Essential oils and aromatherapy can support mental and emotional health in many ways, says our columnist Henry Emmons, MD.

By Henry Emmons, MD

Depression & Anxiety Functional/Integrative Medicine

Why Are My Gums Receding?

Here are some root causes — and what you can do about it.

By Mo Perry

Functional/Integrative Medicine General Health

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A Guide to Medicinal Mushrooms

Reishi and Turkey Tail mushrooms are just two of the most popular medicinal mushrooms.

By Catherine Guthrie

Functional/Integrative Medicine Nutrition Tips

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Why Do I Have Lingering Mouth Sores?

Here are some root causes of lingering mouth sores — and what you can do about them.

By Mo Perry

Functional/Integrative Medicine General Health

Why Do I Have Oral Thrush?

Here are some root causes of oral thrush — and what you can do about it.

By Mo Perry

Functional/Integrative Medicine General Health

Why Do I Have Canker Sores?

Here are some root causes of canker sores — and what you can do about them.

By Mo Perry

Functional/Integrative Medicine General Health

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Why Do I Have Cavities?

Here are some root causes of cavities — and what you can do about them.

By Mo Perry

Functional/Integrative Medicine General Health

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Why Do I Have Bad Breath?

Here are some root causes of bad breath — and what you can do about it.

By Mo Perry

Functional/Integrative Medicine Gut Health

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9 Functional-Medicine Strategies to Help Treat Long-Haul COVID

Many people who have had COVID-19 still experience chronic issues. We talked to several functional-medicine doctors, and here's what they recommend.

By Mo Perry

Covid-19 Functional/Integrative Medicine

Talks — S3, EP3 / How to Maximize Your Metabolism

Metabolism is more complex than simply being “fast” or “slow” or controlled by exercise. There are many things we can do in our daily lives to optimize it. Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT, shares how to build the foundation for a healthy metabolism, as well as ways to dig deeper if you’re not seeing results or feeling your best.

With Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Fitness Tips Functional/Integrative Medicine