Functional/Integrative Medicine
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Which Fats Should You Eat?: An Interview With Mark Hyman, MD
Functional-medicine pioneer Mark Hyman, MD, chats with us about the problem with low-fat foods — and the truth about saturated fats.
Are You Overmedicated?: An Interview With Andrew Weil, MD
Integrative-medicine pioneer Andrew Weil, MD, talks to us about his new book, Mind Over Meds, and why Americans are taking too many drugs.
The Problem With Hormonal Birth Control: An Interview with Aviva Romm, MD
Integrative-medicine doc and hormone expert Aviva Romm, MD, talks to us about the health effects of hormonal contraception — and what to do about it.
How Much Vitamin D Should You Take?
Here are five expert tips to help you calibrate your vitamin D intake.
A Functional-Medicine Doc’s Daily Wellness Routine
Sara Gottfried, MD, shares a typical day on the Younger protocol.
Taking On the Allergy Epidemic
Health experts are uncovering new ways to help us build resistance to allergies despite the challenging environment, along with straightforward strategies to help us stay healthy.
Sara Gottfried’s Turmeric Latte Recipe
This creamy, rich latte is packed with anti-inflammatory and thyroid-supporting nutrients.
Turning Back the Clock
In her compelling new book, Younger, functional-medicine doc Sara Gottfried, MD, outlines a seven-week program to reverse aging.
Beyond Cholesterol: 8 Tests That Measure Your Cardiovascular-Disease Risk
Functional-medicine doctors are using new metrics to measure heart health and disease risk.
Acupuncture May Reduce Migraines
A new JAMA Internal Medicine study finds that treatment with acupuncture may reduce the frequency of these debilitating headaches.
Journey to Healing: Q&A With Sarah Kay Hoffman
The author and blogger shares how she healed her gut, reclaimed her health, grew her family, and discovered a new place of joy.
First Blood Biomarker for MS Discovered — and What It Means for Treatment
MS expert — and patient — Terry Wahls, MD, on what the recent discovery means for those with the neurodegenerative disease.
Behind the Scenes With Aviva Romm, MD (Video)
Go behind the scenes at our cover shoot with Aviva Romm, MD, as she shares how she’s connecting science and nature in her medical approach.
Making the Acupuncture Connection
What researchers are discovering to help explain how acupuncture works in the body.
How Does Acupuncture Work?
Many people are turning to this ancient practice for relief from acute pain and chronic symptoms. Here’s why it works.
How to Manage Pain Without Painkillers
Some healthcare facilities are finding that integrative pain-relief methods could offer a suitable alternative to opioids.
8 Ways to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
Tips from our experts on the best lifestyle changes that can help you take a proactive approach to preventing — or even reversing — heart disease.
Expert Answers: Natural Muscle Pain Relief
Consider these natural remedies for post-workout pain.
Behind the Scenes With Sanjay Gupta, MD (Video)
The neurosurgeon and CNN chief medical correspondent shares his thoughts on the future of health.
Rethinking Heart Health
Think you know what makes for a healthy heart? Think again. New research and progressive practitioners are looking beyond cholesterol for answers.
On the Leading Edge: Sanjay Gupta
CNN’s resident neurosurgeon and raconteur, Sanjay Gupta, MD, is using the power of stories to help shape the future of medicine.