Functional/Integrative Medicine
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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.
Whole-Body Healing: Q&A With Dr. Josh Axe
The natural-medicine doctor, chiropractor, and nutritionist shares his thoughts on improving gut and overall health.
The Promise of Integrative Medicine
Disillusioned by decades of disease-focused medicine, more doctors and patients are now shifting their focus to whole-person health. Ancient practices (yoga), alternative therapies (acupuncture), and commonsense strategies (nutritional counseling) are complementing conventional treatments, expanding our notions of healing — and leading the way to greater well-being and vitality.
What Can Cause Bad Breath?
If you have chronic bad breath that doesn’t go away when chewing gum or brushing your teeth, it may be a sign of gut dysbiosis.
Why Do I Have a Decreased Sense of Taste?
A slight decline in the sense of taste (known as hypogeusia) is common in people over 60 and can be associated with a variety of conditions, but one of the most prevalent is zinc deficiency.
Why Do I Have Dark Circles Under My Eyes?
Fatigue is the most obvious culprit for dark circles, but if you’re well-rested it could be food allergies.
Why Do I Have Dandruff?
Those pesky white flakes often signal that there is a microbial imbalance on your scalp. Learn what you can do.
Understanding Thinning Hair in Women
Heredity, inadequate protein, thyroid, and hormonal changes may all be culprits. Here’s what you can do.
Why Do I Have a Smooth Tongue?
Possible causes may be a deficiency in B vitamins or gastrointestinal (GI) issues.
Why Do I Have White Spots on My Fingernails?
White dots on the nail beds (leukonychia) is a sign of zinc deficiency and low levels of selenium.
Why Are My Nails Brittle and Peeling?
Thin nails are relatively common but might indicate any number of nutrient deficiencies.
8 Powerful Foods to Support Liver Health
Discover the top eight foods that support liver health by enhancing your body’s natural detoxification processes. Learn how they optimize your liver’s crucial role in filtering and removing harmful substances from your body.
The Digital Future of the Functional-Medicine Timeline and Matrix
Online versions of key functional-medicine tools are poised to streamline the intake process.
3 “Miracle Cure” Stories (That Aren’t, Really)
Too many chronic ailments have been pronounced “incurable.” Here’s how some functional-medicine practitioners are resolving such conditions — and transforming their patients’ lives.
What Are SNPs and Why Do They Matter?
Small genetic variations can have a big influence on your health — and affect your nutritional needs, too.
The Functional-Medicine Matrix
Discover the simple tools progressive practitioners use to dig beyond diagnoses and treat root causes effectively.
Healing by Design: Kyra Bobinet, MD, MPH
By blending compassion with neuroscience, behavior-change expert Kyra Bobinet, MD, MPH is shaping the future of health improvement.
Healthy Gut, Healthy Brain
A neurologist explains the power of your microbiome to heal and protect your brain.
New Study: Surgery Not Best Option for Very Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Canadian researchers find mortality rates not affected by aggressive surgical intervention.
The Health Benefits of Supergreens
Packed with phytonutrients, supergreens detox, nourish, and heal. Here’s how you can get more of them into your life.
What Your Skin Is Trying to Tell You
Acne, eczema, psoriasis, and other skin conditions can be red flags pointing to more serious health concerns. Here are six of the most common — and how they might be speaking for the rest of your body.