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PUMPING IRONY: On the Alzheimer’s Frontier, Big Pharma Plays Regulatory Roulette
New research suggests that we may be closer than ever to understanding a cause of Alzheimer’s. Will a suddenly more scrupulous Food and Drug Administration give serious consideration to novel treatment options?
A Clearer View of Health: A Guide to Understanding Comprehensive Bloodwork
Learn about some additional blood markers you can have tested beyond the traditional panels and why they matter for painting a more complete picture of your current state of your health.
Fighting Parkinson’s
We’re in the midst of a Parkinson’s disease crisis. Explore the causes of the world’s fastest growing neurological disorder — and discover the innovative new treatments and functional therapies that can help patients live long and productive lives.
PUMPING IRONY: Life in the Slow Lane
While researchers hunt for the causes of age-related mobility issues as a way to address Parkinson’s and other diseases, I find myself embracing a mindful slowness.
DIGIN: A 5-Step Functional-Medicine Protocol to Treat Digestive Disorders
This framework can help simplify the process of diagnosing and treating complex digestive disorders.
A Clearer View of Heart Disease
The coronary artery calcium (CAC) scan can offer a better picture of who should actually take statins. Here’s why.
Why It’s Worth it to Test for At-Home Food Reactions
A registered dietitian explains what food sensitivities are, what the symptoms and causes are, and what’s involved in testing for them — and the advantages of doing so.
How Rebecca Walcott Discovered Wellness Through D.TOX
When her energy flagged, one woman learned how to fuel her body more efficiently by participating in a detox program.
What Treating a Migraine With Botox Means for Upper-Body Strength
Can Botox treatments for migraine headaches cause weakness in trapezius muscles? We ask the experts.
ONE HEALTHY HABIT: Cut Your Sugar Consumption
This month’s challenge offers strategies to curb sugar cravings.
The Rise of Adult ADHD
The number of adults diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is growing more than four times faster than diagnoses among children. What’s behind this trend — and what are the latest treatments?
Why Is Colon Cancer on the Rise Among Younger Adults?
Cases of colorectal cancer are declining among those over 50, but the disease is becoming more prevalent among younger Americans. Prominent functional-medicine physician Gregory Plotnikoff discusses the trend — and offers preventive measures we can all take.
How to Share a Difficult Diagnosis
The decision to disclose an illness to others is often a complicated one. This guidance can help you share the news your way.
PUMPING IRONY: Dementia, Redefined
The Alzheimer’s Association and its Big Pharma allies are working behind the scenes to promote a plan that could vastly increase dementia diagnoses — and, not coincidentally, the demand for drugs that provide little relief.
Lindsay Karp on Living With Multiple Sclerosis
A woman with MS shares how she’s learning to love life — and her body — after her diagnosis.
Are There Biomarkers for Long COVID?
Yes, people with long COVID have specific biomarkers in their blood, according to a recent study in the journal Nature.
Why Are My Feet Swollen?
Edema is a common cause for swollen feet and ankles. Here’s what you can do about it.
Why Are My Feet Numb and Tingly?
Peripheral neuropathy is a common cause for numbness and tingling in hands and feet. Here’s what you can do about it.
12 Key Nutrients for Mood Support
According to nutritional psychiatrist Drew Ramsey, MD, these are the most important nutrients for supporting your mental health.
4 Ways That Nutrition Can Negatively Affect Our Mood
Building a solid nutritional foundation for mental health starts with recognizing how food may be contributing to low mood. These are some of the factors.
What Is Hypotension?
Hypotension, or low blood pressure, may pose a risk to your health. Here are some signs your blood pressure is dangerously low.