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Frank Lipman, M.D.

Frank Lipman, MD is a frequent contributor and source for the pages of Experience Life. He is the founder and director of Eleven Eleven Wellness Center in New York City. He practices internal medicine using acupuncture, Chinese medicine, functional medicine, meditation and yoga, and is the author of Revive: Stop Feeling Spent and Start Living Again and The New Health Rules.

Health

4 Low-Cost Strategies to Improve Your Health

Take control of your health with these low-cost tips.

By Mo Perry

General Health

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6 Things to Know About the “Miracle” Drug Ozempic

Functional-medicine pioneer Frank Lipman, MD, on what you should know about weight-loss drugs like Ozempic.

By Frank Lipman, MD

Functional/Integrative Medicine Metabolism/Weight Loss

9 Common Questions Answered About Hunger Cravings

If you're feeling famished you probably need food, but sometimes hunger and cravings can clue us in to what we need — physically and emotionally. We just have to tune in to our body.

By Jessie Sholl

Food Addiction Metabolism/Weight Loss

9 Free Ways to Improve Your Health

These free strategies can keep your body and mind in peak condition.

By Mo Perry

General Health

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15 Questions to Ask When Your Doctor Prescribes a Drug

Functional-medicine pioneer Frank Lipman offers 15 questions to ask about prescriptions.

By Frank Lipman, MD

General Health Healthy Aging

19 Ways to Invest in Your Health and Well-Being

Simple strategies to help keep the doctor away.

By Mo Perry

General Health

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Are Twisting Yoga Poses Really Good for Detoxing the Body?

Expert answers on how twisting yoga poses helps your digestive organs.

By Experience Life Staff

Detox Fitness Tips

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Can We Trust Most Medical Studies on Health?

Dr. Frank Lipman reveals why many scientific studies, especially in biomedical research, might be misleading or wrong.

By Frank Lipman, MD

General Health

Considering a GLP-1 Agonist? Here’s How to Take a Balanced Approach

Weight-loss drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, can be both helpful and harmful — sometimes in equal measure. Integrative-health experts suggest that short-term use, coupled with lifestyle changes, can offer a middle way.

By Mo Perry

Inflammation Metabolism/Weight Loss

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How to Balance Your Hormones as You Age

Supplementing with exogenous hormones — think testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone — for age-related concerns has become commonplace. Here’s what to know about hormone therapies and their broader effects on health.

By Mo Perry

Healthy Aging Hormones

How Your Gut Microbiome Can Affect Your Athletic Performance

Research is beginning to shed light on the relationship between the gut microbiome and improved athletic performance. Discover how these two seemingly unrelated factors are connected.

By Michael Dregni

Fitness Tips Gut Health

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Making a Diagnosis is Less Important than Asking These 2 Questions

Ultimately, asking the right questions is more important than giving a label to a set of observations.

By Frank Lipman, MD

Functional/Integrative Medicine General Health

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Reclaim Your Circadian Rhythms to Get Your Groove Back

Dr. Frank Lipman on why finding your body’s natural sleep cycle and circadian rhythms is the key to strength, vitality and wellness.

By Frank Lipman, MD

Immunity Sleep

The Hidden Liver Crisis

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease affects up to a third of Americans, taking a toll on our collective health. Nutrition and lifestyle changes can turn it around.

By Laine Bergeson, FMCHC

Functional/Integrative Medicine Gut Health

Understanding the COVID Vaccines

Three functional-medicine doctors answer key questions about the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines.

By Courtney Helgoe

Covid-19 Functional/Integrative Medicine

Lifestyle

6 Keys to a Happy and Healthy Life

A functional-medicine pioneer explains how to make small choices that build lasting well-being.

By Frank Lipman, MD

Active Aging Happiness/Joy

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7 Simple Random Acts of Kindness Ideas to Try

Here are seven ways to connect with others through kindness.

By Frank Lipman, MD

Community Healthy Communication

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10 Essentials of Aging Well

Functional-medicine pioneer Frank Lipman, MD, offers simple strategies to improve how we age.

By Frank Lipman, MD

Active Aging Healthy Aging

How to Become a Pro-Ager

How we talk and think about growing old can significantly affect our ability to maintain our health as we age. Here's why.

By Jon Spayde

Attitude/Mindset Healthy Aging

Why Quality Sleep Matters — and What to Do When You’re Not Getting It

The healing power of sleep may elude us for any number of reasons — including insomnia. Learn why quality sleep is so essential and how to get more of it.

By Laine Bergeson

Sleep

Nutrition

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10 Habits of Successful Vegetable Eaters

Looking for a game-changing way to boost your health? Eat (way!) more veggies, says functional-medicine pioneer Frank Lipman, MD.

By Frank Lipman, MD

Food Culture Healthy Habits/Goal Setting

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10 Ways Your Food Can Bring Out the Best in Your Genes

Dr. Frank Lipman on how healthy habits nurture healthy genes.

By Frank Lipman, MD

Hormones Nutrition Tips

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13 Natural Remedies for Common Ailments

These easy home treatments can relieve headaches, colds, and other common health complaints.

By Christine Schrum

Food Culture Functional/Integrative Medicine

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20 Tips to Curb Sugar Cravings and Kick the Addiction

Practical tips from Dr. Frank Lipman to kick your sugar habit.

By Frank Lipman, MD

Addiction Food Addiction

Create the Perfect Plate With These 23 Nutrient-Dense, Whole-Food Meal Templates

In his new book, How to Be Well, functional-medicine pioneer Frank Lipman, MD, explains how to compose the perfect plate for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

By Frank Lipman, MD

Food Culture Nutrition Tips

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Are Sweeteners Like Stevia and Monk Fruit Better for You Than Sugar?

Many health-conscious eaters, paleo bakers, and people with diabetes rely on naturally derived alternative sweeteners — but are they truly better for you than plain table sugar?

By Stephanie Soucheray

Food Addiction Nutrition Tips

Frank Lipman, MD, on Foods to Eliminate for Better Health

"King of Smoothies" Peter Sarsgaard and Dr. Frank Lipman discuss weight loss.

By Experience Life Staff

Functional/Integrative Medicine Metabolism/Weight Loss

Paleo Vs. Vegan

Both Paleo and vegan diets have become popular in the last few years. But what are their pros and cons, and how might they affect your health? We assembled a roundtable of experts to make sense of the debate.

By the Experience Life Team

Immunity Nutrition Tips

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Practical Tips To Avoid GM Foods

Frank Lipman, MD gives you 8 tips to avoid GM foods.

By Frank Lipman, MD

Food Culture Nutrition Tips

Revised USDA Food Guidelines Aim to Cut Down on Sugar Consumption

The latest update of official government food advice offers new direction on sugar and cholesterol intake.

By Heidi Wachter

Food Addiction Food Culture

Vitamin D: What You Need to Know

The sunshine vitamin supports hundreds of processes in your body. Learn why you may need more of it than you think.

By Laine Bergeson, FMCHC

Supplements Vitamins/Minerals

What You Need to Know About Nitrates

Despite their bad reputation, these nitrogen-based compounds are a vital piece of a nutrient jigsaw puzzle. Our bodies need them to make nitric oxide, which plays a major role in how well we age.

By Catherine Guthrie

Nutrition Tips

Why Prebiotics Are as Important as Probiotics

Good gut health requires more than consuming enough probiotics.

By Rachel Meltzer Warren, MS, RDN

Gut Health Supplements

Why We Need More Protein as We Age

Yes, protein protects against muscle loss, but there are many other health benefits as well. Learn more about how many grams of protein you need.

By Craig Cox

Healthy Aging Nutrition Tips

Stress

How to Lower Your Political Stress Level

A constant barrage of political advertising and infighting can raise your anxiety level. Here’s how to calm down this election season.

By Jon Spayde

Mental Health Stress

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How to Recover From Burnout

Learn to recognize the signs of serious depletion and chronic stress — and how to restore your inner fire.

By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC

Depression & Anxiety Stress

How to Treat Adrenal Fatigue Naturally

The weight of daily responsibilities and the burdens of chronic stress have produced an epidemic of adrenal fatigue. Find out if this energy-zapping condition is dragging you down, and how to treat it naturally.

By Alyssa Ford

Immunity Stress

The Upside of Downtime

The scientific case for doing nothing more often — and its surprising rewards.

By Heather Rogers

Attitude/Mindset Mindful Technology

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Trying to Unwind? Try These 2 Breathing Exercises

Activate your calming system by learning belly breathing and the 4-7-8 breath.

By Frank Lipman, MD

Stress