Functional/Integrative Medicine
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The Sour Truth About Sweet Fruit
In his new book, Genius Foods, Max Lugavere talks about which foods to embrace — and avoid — for optimal brain health.
What Is Cyclical Self-Care and Why Is It Important?
Menstruation guru Alisa Vitti shares the ins and outs of her Cycle Syncing Method and how it can support athletic training, autoimmune issues, and your relationships.
The 13 Pillars of the Pegan Diet
In his new book, functional-medicine doc Mark Hyman, MD, says a Pegan diet — which combines principles of Paleo and vegan diets — is the best way to eat. Here are the 13 pillars of the Pegan diet.
A Whole-Person Approach to Treating Depression
Depression is not all in your head. Here are nonpharmaceutical, lifestyle-based ways to treat depression from the ground up.
How to Get Rid of Bloating
Find relief with simple lifestyle strategies.
How to Heal Arthritis Naturally
Susan Blum, MD, MPH, author of a new book on arthritis, outlines a three-step guide to treat joint pain.
Sarah Kay Hoffman’s Daily Wellness Routine
A wellness expert shares how she makes time for good food, fitness, quality sleep, and her family.
The Power of the Placebo Effect
Discover the powerful ways the mind can influence healing.
Change Makers
Meet eight visionaries who are shifting the way we think about health, nutrition, and fitness — and changing countless lives along the way.
Cancer-Fighting Diets
Here are the benefits — and challenges — of using a vegan, Paleo, and ketogenic diet to prevent and heal from cancer.
12 Strategies for a Safe Detox
If you detox too quickly — or without the right support — you might reabsorb some of the toxins you’re trying to get rid of. Here are some tips to detox safely.
Help Wanted: Health Coach
Trained to listen and support, rather than simply dole out advice, health coaches are attracting more attention than ever — from patients and from a healthcare industry desperate for solutions.
Whole-Person Cancer Care
Why lifestyle-based therapies — including nutrition, exercise, acupuncture, and other alternative practices — are becoming essential components of traditional cancer treatment.
4 Strategies for Anti-Anxiety Eating
These four nutritional strategies can help support a calmer state of mind.
How Screen Time Messes With Your Sleep: Q&A With Tiffany Lester, MD
The medical director of Parsley Health shares her tips on developing a healthy relationship with digital devices — and reclaiming your sleep.
How to Boost Your Thyroid
Functional-medicine doc Amy Myers, MD, outlines her 28-day plan to bring your thyroid back in balance.
ADHD: A Nutritional Tune-Up
Here are nine ways to use nutrition to help children with ADHD and ADD.
Which Adaptogens Work Best to Heal Burnout?
Integrative-medicine doc Aviva Romm on which adaptogens help for burnout — and which are too stimulating.
5 Essential Thyroid Recipes
Dairy-free, gluten-free recipes that nourish your thyroid.
Get Smart About Antibiotics
Thinking about taking antibiotics? Here are 6 tips to consider.
5 Ways to Eat for Energy
Forget cutting calories and skipping meals. Try these tips to boost your energy levels.