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Why Autoimmune Diseases Are on the Rise — Especially After COVID

Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and other autoimmune conditions are on the rise, partly because of the prevalence of long COVID. Discover what can trigger autoimmunity and how a functional-medicine approach can help.

By Mo Perry

Arthritis & Joint Health Autoimmunity

How the Ingredients in Personal-Care Products Can Affect Your Health

Many of the most popular personal-care items contain toxins that can mess with your health. Here are ingredients to avoid — and tips for finding worthy alternatives.

By Jessie Sholl

Detox Personal Care/Beauty

How Massage and Healing Touch Benefit Overall Health

Massage can help with pain relief, digestion, and even immunity.

By Mo Perry

Functional/Integrative Medicine Headaches & Migraines

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The Health Benefits of Cold Conditioning

Cold exposure and conditioning, including taking ice baths, may offer a range of health benefits, from mood stabilization to metabolic improvements.

By Heidi Wachter

Fitness Tips Pain Relief

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How Noise Affects Your Health — and What to Do About It

Excess noise isn’t just irritating — it can undermine your health. Learn why it’s important to calm the clamor with these strategies.

By Karen Bannan

Stress Sustainability

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The Future of Health

Discover some of the most promising developments in whole-person health.

By Experience Life Staff

Addiction Functional/Integrative Medicine

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Why Being Around Water Is So Good for Our Psyches

A marine biologist on why water calms our brains.

By Wallace J. Nichols, PhD

Aqua Fitness Mental Health

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What Your Mouth Is Trying to Tell You

Oral health is intricately connected to the rest of the body. Here's why it matters — and how to read those niggling mouth symptoms.

By Mo Perry

General Health Gut Health

How to Stop Insomnia

Explore the various root causes of insomnia and get expert-sourced treatments for overcoming it.

By Mo Perry

Sleep

How to Treat Long-Haul COVID

COVID-19 is leaving many with a disturbing array of chronic symptoms. These functional-medicine strategies can help.

By Mo Perry

Autoimmunity Covid-19

6 Ways to Boost Your Immune System

A strong immune system is essential for health — in the face of a pandemic or otherwise. Learn how to build all-around resilience.

By Mo Perry

Functional/Integrative Medicine Immunity

Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Care

Why the ancient healing art of Ayurveda is winning modern fans.

By Courtney Helgoe

Functional/Integrative Medicine

How to Ramp Up Your Energy

Is your body experiencing an energy shortage? Learn how your system creates and uses energy and you'll have a better shot at ramping up production to meet demand.

By Jennifer Barrett

Immunity Sleep

Reset Your Stress Response

Being on high alert for too long can put you into adrenal overdrive. Learn how to shift from fight-or-flight mode into calmer states that help your body recover.

By Aviva Romm, MD

Stress

8 Hidden Toxins Lurking in Your Cleaning Products

We assume they are safe. But in fact, many popular household cleaners are dangerously toxic. Learn about the eight scariest substances hiding under your kitchen sink, and how to replace them with safer, more natural options that really work.

By Jessie Sholl

Detox Home/Living

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The Best Defense: Boost Your Immune System

Your immune system works to keep you healthy 24 hours a day. Here's how to help it operate at peak efficiency.

By Alyssa Ford

Functional/Integrative Medicine Gut Health

Protein Power: What You Need to Know

You need protein to build muscle, manage your metabolism, and support tissue repair. But how much? What kind? And can you get too much? We answer your top 12 questions about protein.

By Gina DeMillo Wagner

Cooking & Food Nutrition Tips