Functional/Integrative Medicine
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What Is Energy Medicine?
Healing modalities that are nonpharmaceutical and noninvasive may sound “soft,” but many of them have been proven by centuries of use.
Can Chronic Inflammation in the Body Cause Mental Illness?
Researchers have begun exploring the link between chronic inflammation and psychiatric disorders.
How Are Psychedelics Being Used to Treat Health Issues?
Recent studies continue to support the effectiveness of using psychedelics to treat PTSD, OCD, pain relief and more.
How Spirituality Can Improve Health
Research indicates that incorporating spirituality into a person’s care produces a better chance of recovery.
Overcoming Deep Fatigue
If you’re still exhausted after getting plenty of sleep, it’s possible your adrenal glands need some support.
Can a CBD Massage Help Me Sleep Better?
An industry expert offers insights on how this service can support your efforts to physically and mentally unwind.
How Terry Wahls, MD, Beat Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Visionary physician Terry Wahls, MD, beat MS and upset the conventional medical world with a simple, back-to-basics message.
How to Use CBD to Support Your Mental Health
Learn how this plant compound can help us regulate our mood and sleep for better mental health.
Can Probiotics Help You Sleep Better?
Yes — because the gut is involved in nearly every aspect of our health.
How Magnesium Helps You Sleep
Magnesium is known for its ability to help you relax. It helps reduce cortisol (which can spike at night) and it may also regulate other sleep-supporting hormones.
How Long COVID Affects Your Ability to Exercise
Post-acute COVID symptoms can take a toll on exercise capacity. Experts explain what may be behind this — and how to respond wisely to your body’s needs.
How Calcium Supports Sleep
Calcium isn’t just needed for strong bones. Low amounts can lead to insomnia and poor sleep, too. Discover how to maximize this mineral to get the z’s you need.
6 Natural Remedies to Help You Sleep Better
Having trouble sleeping? Try these comforting remedies to help you drift off.
Should I Use Melatonin to Help Me Fall Asleep?
Here are the pros and cons of supplementing with melatonin, including whole-food sources of the hormone.
How Vitamin D Supports Sleep
This vitamin is critical to creating melatonin. Are you getting enough?
Which Nutrients and Supplements Can Help Me Sleep?
A host of supplements — think melatonin, magnesium, and more — can help you drift off and sleep more soundly. And they’re typically safer than pharmaceuticals.
How to Use Rhodiola for Energy and Focus
Rhodiola is an adaptogenic plant that can help with mental focus. Here’s how.
How to Use Holy Basil for Calm
Holy basil is an adaptogenic plant that can help with inflammation, high blood sugar, and overall stress management.
How to Use Eleuthero for Stress Management
Eleuthero is an adaptogenic plant that has been used to treat memory loss, high blood pressure, and elevated stress.
10 Rules for Aging Well
Every second of every day, all of us are aging, and yet we often wait to address — or altogether avoid — age-related concerns about our health until we reach a certain point in our years or our capabilities begin to diminish. Frank Lipman, MD, shares 10 essential factors he’s outlined for aging well, emphasizing that it’s never too late — or too early — to start embracing them, and that it’s not as difficult as you might think.
4 Adaptogenic Recipes to Try
Adaptogens can help relieve stress, support your immune system, and even aid your workouts. Try these recipes to get more of these healing herbs in your diet.