Functional/Integrative Medicine
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Can Massage Help Ease Anxiety and Depression?
Stimulating the peripheral nerves with massage can switch the nervous system into rest-and-relaxation mode.
11 Massage Modalities
From acupressure to myofascial release to trigger-point therapy, here are various forms of massage — and what they are good for.
Can Massage Help Relieve Headaches?
Shiatsu-style massage and craniosacral therapy can help with chronic headaches.
How Massage and Healing Touch Benefit Overall Health
Massage can help with pain relief, digestion, and even immunity.
The Lifestyle Guide to Supporting Your Immune System
Understand what factors outside of nutrition and exercise influence the health of your immune system.
Thyroid Health: How to Identify Imbalances + Tips for Support
Thyroid issues are prevalent: An estimated one in seven people are affected, with even more suffering from an imbalance — and many not even aware that their thyroid is behind their symptoms. Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT, shares the signals our thyroid might be sending us, the tests to ask for, and the lifestyle habits we can implement in our daily lives to nourish and support our thyroids.
What Is Leaky Gut?
We answer some of your most common questions about leaky gut syndrome.
Why Do Some Women Gain Weight on the Keto Diet?
In her new book, Women, Food, and Hormones, Sara Gottfried, MD, discusses the keto paradox and why a traditional keto diet tends to work better in men than in women.
Building Mental Health Through Nutrition
Of all the calories we eat each day, 20 percent are used by our brains — so it’s no wonder there’s such a strong connection between our nutritional habits and mental-health status. Drew Ramsey, MD, psychiatrist, author, and mental-health advocate, joins us to explain this relationship and teach us about the food choices that best support our brains and mental well-being.
The Nature Cure
Discover nine ways that being in nature can help ease depression and hypertension and improve resiliency and immunity.
How to Use Tapping
This holistic-healing technique uses the body’s acupressure points to lower stress and reset your mind.
What Is a Healthy Menstrual Cycle?
The menstrual cycle holds many clues to a woman’s overall health. Here’s how to identify what’s normal for you — and when to seek help.
The Rise of Animal Assisted Healthcare
“Biotherapy” involves using animals such as dogs, horses, and even worms to help healing.
The Magazine They Said Would Never Fly
Our founding editor reflects on 20 years of Experience Life.
The Future of Health
Discover some of the most promising developments in whole-person health.
What Is Sound Healing — and Is It Right for You?
Taking a sound bath turns on the relaxation response and may help combat chronic stress.
Can Aromatherapy Help With Anxiety?
Essential oils and aromatherapy can support mental and emotional health in many ways, says our columnist Henry Emmons, MD.
Why Are My Gums Receding?
Here are some root causes — and what you can do about it.
A Guide to Medicinal Mushrooms
Reishi and Turkey Tail mushrooms are just two of the most popular medicinal mushrooms.
Why Do I Have Lingering Mouth Sores?
Here are some root causes of lingering mouth sores — and what you can do about them.
Why Do I Have Oral Thrush?
Here are some root causes of oral thrush — and what you can do about it.