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Gut Health

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The Sour Truth About Sweet Fruit

In his new book, Genius Foods, Max Lugavere talks about which foods to embrace — and avoid — for optimal brain health.
By Max Lugavere
Brain HealthFunctional/Integrative Medicine
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How to Build a Gut-Friendly Plate

Simplify your meals with Robyn Youkilis’s “Good Gut Rule of Five.”
By Robyn Youkilis
Gut HealthNutrition Tips
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Power Parfait

This recipe, from Robyn Youkilis’s new book, is a gut-friendly way to start your day.
By Robyn Youkilis
Gut HealthMetabolism/Weight Loss
Nutrition Protocols to Relieve IBS

Can An Elimination or Low-FODMAP Diet Treat IBS?

Nutrition protocols that remove common irritants give the gut lining a chance to heal. Here's how an elimination diet and a low-FODMAP diet are used to treat IBS.
By Catherine Guthrie
Gut HealthInflammation
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How to Get Rid of Bloating

Find relief with simple lifestyle strategies.
By Laine Bergeson, FMCHC
Functional/Integrative MedicineGut Health
SIBO

What Is SIBO, and How Is it Treated?

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is common in those with IBS. Here's what it is and how to treat it.
By Courtney Helgoe
Gut HealthSpecific Health Conditions
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How to Heal Arthritis Naturally

Susan Blum, MD, MPH, author of a new book on arthritis, outlines a three-step guide to treat joint pain.
By Anjula Razdan
Arthritis & Joint HealthFunctional/Integrative Medicine
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An Integrative Approach for IBS Relief

Irritable bowel syndrome affects millions of people, but an integrative approach may provide relief.
By Catherine Guthrie
Gut HealthInflammation
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12 Strategies for a Safe Detox

If you detox too quickly — or without the right support — you might reabsorb some of the toxins you’re trying to get rid of. Here are some tips to detox safely.
By Laine Bergeson
DetoxFunctional/Integrative Medicine
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ADHD: A Nutritional Tune-Up

Here are nine ways to use nutrition to help children with ADHD and ADD.  
By Pamela Weintraub
Brain HealthCooking & Food
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Revolutionary Act 35: Move It Out

Most of us would rather not talk about poop, but it turns out that what exits your body is just as important as what goes in.
By Pilar Gerasimo
General HealthGut Health
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Probiotic Protection for Babies

A new study finds that feeding newborns beneficial bacteria reduces their risk of death from a common infection.
By Heidi Wachter
Gut HealthSupplements
Beyond the Gut

Beyond the Gut: The Body’s Microbial Landscape

The microbiome isn't just located in the gut — our bodies actually host dozens of microbial communities.
By Kristin Ohlson
General HealthGut Health
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Get Smart About Antibiotics

Thinking about taking antibiotics? Here are 6 tips to consider.
By Laine Bergeson, FMCHC
Functional/Integrative MedicineGut Health
Rejuvenate Your Microbiome

9 Ways to Rejuvenate Your Microbiome

Here are some tips to protect and revitalize your microbial communities.
By Kristin Ohlson
Gut Health
Building Your Microbiome

How to Build Your Microbiome

Modern life is tough for the trillions of microbes living in your body. Learn what you can do to protect and strengthen them.
By Kristin Ohlson
Functional/Integrative MedicineGut Health
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Psychobiotics: Using Gut Bacteria to Treat Mental Illness

Can probiotics and prebiotics improve our mental well-being?
By Michael Dregni
Gut HealthMental Health
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Autism: Why It’s Not Simply a Brain-Based Disorder

A new report describes autism as a “whole body” condition, suggesting there are a variety of avenues for symptom relief.   
By Courtney Helgoe
Brain HealthFunctional/Integrative Medicine
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Which Fats Should You Eat?: An Interview With Mark Hyman, MD

Functional-medicine pioneer Mark Hyman, MD, chats with us about the problem with low-fat foods — and the truth about saturated fats.
By Anjula Razdan
Brain HealthFunctional/Integrative Medicine
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Do You Have a Circadian Rhythm More Suited to Mars?

A study finds a gene for being a late sleeper. 
By Courtney Helgoe
Gut HealthSleep
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Strategies to Help Overcome Anxiety Related to Allergic Reactions

When a bee sting or a peanut could mean a trip to the hospital — or worse — the world can feel like a minefield. Here’s how to handle the stress of a serious allergy.
By Jon Spayde
AllergiesDepression & Anxiety
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