Functional/Integrative Medicine

Acid reflux is unpleasant and all too common. Integrative nutritionists share how to manage acid reflux symptoms and rediscover the pleasure of eating.

It turns out there are a variety of different triggers, say experts.

Hybrid disorders of the brain, mind, and body once confounded physicians and researchers. Today experts are beginning to uncover the conditions’ complexities — and how to treat them.

Healing modalities that are nonpharmaceutical and noninvasive may sound “soft,” but many of them have been proven by centuries of use.

Recent studies continue to support the effectiveness of using psychedelics to treat PTSD, OCD, pain relief and more.

Research indicates that incorporating spirituality into a person's care produces a better chance of recovery.

If you’re still exhausted after getting plenty of sleep, it’s possible your adrenal glands need some support.

Visionary physician Terry Wahls, MD, beat MS and upset the conventional medical world with a simple, back-to-basics message.

Learn how this plant compound can help us regulate our mood and sleep for better mental health.

Yes — because the gut is involved in nearly every aspect of our health.

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.

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.

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.

Having trouble sleeping? Try these comforting remedies to help you drift off.

Here are the pros and cons of supplementing with melatonin, including whole-food sources of the hormone.

This vitamin is critical to creating melatonin. Are you getting enough?

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.

Rhodiola is an adaptogenic plant that can help with mental focus. Here's how.

Holy basil is an adaptogenic plant that can help with inflammation, high blood sugar, and overall stress management.