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20 Common Conditions Associated With Leaky Gut
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:
Dying With Dignity
In a new study by the Stanford University School of Medicine, 88 percent of the 1,081 doctors surveyed say they would choose a do-not-resuscitate status if they had a terminal diagnosis rather than be hooked up to machines and feeding tubes in their final days.
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.
How to Test for Leaky Gut
Some of the most valuable tests that can help identify direct and indirect signs of a leaky gut. Here are six tests to try.
Free Yourself From Depression
An integrative psychiatrist offers a holistic approach for treating depressive illness.
Healing Spa Retreats
More than just a vacation, these retreat centers offer restoration for mind, body, and soul.
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.
Cholesterol’s Comeback
Federal panel recommends dropping cholesterol as a nutrient of concern in forthcoming dietary guidelines update.
How to Give a Neck Massage in 5 Simple Steps
Surprise your partner (or anyone you love!) with the gift of a relaxing neck massage.
Hungry No More
Satisfy your appetite, retrain your fat cells, and lose weight for good.
Revolutionary Act 8: Minimize Symptom Suppression
Make whole-person vitality, well-being and resilience your goal. Partner with healthcare pros who understand and support your desire to be fully healthy with a minimum of medical interventions.
How to Harness the Healing Power of Your Mind
Science has now confirmed that our thoughts and emotions have very real physiological consequences. What does this mean for medicine in the 21st century? Among other things, that many potions of choice might be produced by our minds and delivered without prescription drugs.
How Does the Body Absorb Nutrients?
Knowing how your body absorbs nutrients can help you fuel your workouts – and your life.
Why Thinking Positively Doesn’t (Always) Work
How to stay emotionally authentic — without becoming a grouch.
10 Benefits of Meditation for the Brain and Body
The influences of meditation stretch from head to toe, positively affecting your brain, heart, and immune system, and helping with chronic pain, insomnia, and depression. We’ve rounded up some intriguing recent research showing that meditation is a powerful ally for mind, body, and spirit.
How to Be 10 Percent Happier
After an on-air panic attack, ABC newsman Dan Harris embarked on a journey of faith — and discovered a path to well-being.
A Picture of Health: Jenny Paul’s Success Story
How a photo inspired one woman to change her life — and the image she projects to the world.
Obesity: The “Disease” Factor
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.