Specific Health Conditions

2 exercises to improve your shoulder mobility.

Acne, eczema, psoriasis, and other skin conditions can be red flags pointing to more serious health concerns. Here are six of the most common — and how they might be speaking for the rest of your body.

Strategies to repair your leaky gut at home.

Scientists find that leaky gut syndrome can lead to the onset of an autoimmune disease.

The effects of a leaky gut extend far beyond the gastro-intestinal tract. As our understanding of the syndrome increases, the list of conditions related to leaky gut keeps growing. Here’s a partial list:

Some of the most valuable tests that can help identify direct and indirect signs of a leaky gut. Here are six tests to try.

An integrative psychiatrist offers a holistic approach for treating depressive illness.

A 2014 study suggests that the way we talk about and frame weight issues can have a significant impact on both the attitude and behavior of overweight individuals.

Think you can’t squat because of a bad back? Tight hips? Weak knees? You may want to look lower down in the kinetic chain — the problem may just be tight ankles.

How one woman overcame depression and addiction by rebuilding her mind, body, and spirit.

A server’s thoughts.

Tricks and tips from professional performers.

For patients with tick-borne diseases, the path to health can be confounding. Combining integrative and conventional approaches may be the best way forward.

How NSAIDS — nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin — can cause more pain than they relieve.