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Study Shows How High Heels Affect Muscle Development and Balance
Regular wearers of high heels may be sacrificing the health of their ankles.
Lyme Disease in the Limelight
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University are taking a closer look at Lyme disease.
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.
A Conversation With Dallas Hartwig
Experience Life founding editor Pilar Gerasimo talks with Dallas Hartwig, author and cofounder of Whole9, about the basics of healthy living, individualized nutrition and fitness, and more.
Behind the Scenes With Dallas Hartwig (Video)
The Whole9 cofounder shares his thoughts on whole-body wellness.
New Research Links the Brain and Immune System
The findings have implications for how diseases with an immune component are researched and treated.
By the Numbers: The Healthiest U.S. Metro Areas for 2015
The list of healthiest U.S. metro areas has been released, but don’t judge a city by its numbers.
How to Follow Nature’s Path to Health
By returning to what is natural and fun, we can build a healthy, happy society that co-exists with nature.
Here Comes the Sun: The Benefits of Healthy Sun Exposure
A little bit of sunlight can do a lot of good for your health.
Revolutionary Act 11: Be Part of the Solution
It’s going to take a lot of strong, clear-headed, high-vitality people to solve the world’s problems. Be one of them.
Tips and Strategies to Maintain Your Vision
Most of us take our eyesight for granted. But without proper care, nutrition, and protection, our eyes are vulnerable to damage and degeneration. Find out what you can do to keep your vision crisp, even as you age.
How Heavy Metals Affect the Body
Mercury in fish and dental fillings. Lead in old paint. Cadmium and arsenic in industrial wastes. There’s a lot of talk about heavy-metal toxins these days. But how worried should you be, really? And what can you do to protect yourself?
The Nurse Who Learned to Heal Herself First
A health care practitioner details how she learned to prioritize her own wellness.
Behind the Scenes With Danielle Walker (Video)
Against All Grain author and blogger Danielle Walker is managing her chronic autoimmune disease with nutrition instead of medications — and feels better than ever. Hear more about her journey in this exclusive behind–the–scenes video from Walker’s Experience Life cover shoot.
The Institute for Functional Medicine’s Elimination Diet Comprehensive Guide and Food Plan
Get a free download of The Institute for Functional Medicine’s Elimination Diet Comprehensive Guide!
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.
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.
Saved From Surgery: Kristin Lupino’s Success Story
How one woman avoided a hysterectomy by using nutrition to rebalance her hormones — naturally.
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.”
Mark Hyman: Take Care of Yourself
Functional-medicine pioneer Mark Hyman, MD, is doing his best to help you avoid the doctor altogether.