Functional/Integrative Medicine

If the idea of regular icy morning showers leaves you cold, you’re not alone. Fortunately, benefits of cold-water immersion begin with a single exposure. Learn more.

Hot springs, saunas, hammams, and other heat therapies boast a range of benefits for body and mind. These are just a few.

Ritual saunas and cold plunges have long been central practices in many cultures, and research now shows they can boost circulation, immune function, and mental clarity. Here's the science behind hot and cold therapies.

Connecting regularly to the earth's electrical energy can offer myriad physical and mental health benefits.

This subtle treatment bridges the gap between massage and energy medicine.

Support your oral microbiome with these alternatives to traditional dental products.

From heart health to cancer resistance, these are some of the ways the oral microbiome affects your overall health.

The following techniques all safely stimulate the vagus nerve, but people with severe asthma, sleep apnea, or heart conditions should use caution with any electrical forms of VNS.

This energy technique may help the body restore itself.

Resonant breathing — also known as coherent breathing — is a simple breathing technique that may help regulate your nervous system. Here's how to do it.

Integrative cancer experts offer advice to help you prepare for the journey.

Learn how to do Nadi Shodhana, a traditional breathing technique that has been practiced for centuries.

Learn more about this treatment and how it works to support radiation and chemotherapy.

Humans have recognized the power of controlled breathing for centuries. Give these methods a try to feel the effects on your body and mind.

It depends on the type of cancer you have as well as the health of your internal ecosystem. Here's why.

Insights on how this ancient technique works — and why it’s being embraced by pro athletes and everyday people alike. Here’s how it works.