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Functional/Integrative Medicine

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Understanding Thinning Hair in Women

Heredity, inadequate protein, thyroid, and hormonal changes may all be culprits. Here's what you can do.
By Anjula Razdan
Functional/Integrative MedicineSkin, Hair, & Nails
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Why Do I Have a Smooth Tongue?

Possible causes may be a deficiency in B vitamins or gastrointestinal (GI) issues.
By Anjula Razdan
Functional/Integrative Medicine
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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.
By Anjula Razdan
Functional/Integrative MedicineSkin, Hair, & Nails
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Why Are My Nails Brittle and Peeling?

Thin nails are relatively common but might indicate any number of nutrient deficiencies.
By Anjula Razdan
Functional/Integrative MedicineSkin, Hair, & Nails
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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.
By Rachel Meltzer Warren, MS, RDN
Functional/Integrative MedicineMetabolism/Weight Loss
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The Digital Future of the Functional-Medicine Timeline and Matrix

Online versions of key functional-medicine tools are poised to streamline the intake process.
By Experience Life Staff
Functional/Integrative Medicine
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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.
By Anjula Razdan
Functional/Integrative MedicineGeneral Health
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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.
By Julie Kendrick
Functional/Integrative MedicineGeneral Health
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The Functional-Medicine Matrix

Discover the simple tools progressive practitioners use to dig beyond diagnoses and treat root causes effectively.
By Heather Rogers
Functional/Integrative MedicineGeneral Health
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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.
By Heidi Wachter
Functional/Integrative MedicineGeneral Health
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Healthy Gut, Healthy Brain

A neurologist explains the power of your microbiome to heal and protect your brain.
By David Perlmutter, MD, FACN, ABHIM
Brain HealthFunctional/Integrative Medicine
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New Study: Surgery Not Best Option for Very Early-Stage Breast Cancer

Canadian researchers find mortality rates not affected by aggressive surgical intervention.
By Craig Cox
CancerFunctional/Integrative Medicine
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Revolutionary Act 13: Be Proactive

If you feel a cold, flu, or nasty headache coming on, take evasive maneuvers. Rest. Refuel. Reconnect. Rebuild your immunity and vitality. There’s no heroism in ignoring your body’s needs.
By Pilar Gerasimo
Functional/Integrative MedicineGeneral Health
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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.
By Matthew Kadey
Functional/Integrative MedicineImmunity
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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.
By Kristin Ohlson
Functional/Integrative MedicineGut Health
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Home Treatments for Your Leaky Gut

Strategies to repair your leaky gut at home.
By Catherine Guthrie
Functional/Integrative MedicineGut Health
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9 Strategies to Become an Empowered Patient

Medical appointments can be intimidating. Here's how to get the support you need from a doctor who makes you a partner in your own care.
By Jon Spayde
Functional/Integrative MedicineGeneral Health
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Free Yourself From Depression

An integrative psychiatrist offers a holistic approach for treating depressive illness.
By James S. Gordon, MD
Brain HealthDepression & Anxiety

In Depth With Mark Hyman, MD (Video)

In this exclusive extended interview from his Experience Life cover shoot, functional-medicine pioneer Mark Hyman, MD, explains what functional medicine actually is, how it differs from integrative medicine, and how simply changing how we eat can create significant health improvements in a matter of days. Plus, Hyman shares what a typical day of eating looks like in his own life.
By Experience Life Staff
Functional/Integrative MedicineGeneral Health

Behind the Scenes With Mark Hyman, MD (Video)

Mark Hyman, MD, shares how his own health issues lead him to functional medicine, and why he now considers food and community to be our most powerful "medicines."
By Experience Life Staff
Functional/Integrative MedicineGeneral Health
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Mark Hyman: Take Care of Yourself

Functional-medicine pioneer Mark Hyman, MD, is doing his best to help you avoid the doctor altogether.
By Heidi Wachter
Functional/Integrative MedicineGeneral Health
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