9 Healing Herbs
Herbs were our first wonder drugs, and they remain powerful medicine to this day. Learn more about these health-promoting plants.
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Lessons from the Movies: Hungry for Change
One meaningful message from this documentary has helped senior editor Courtney Lewis Opdahl dramatically change the way she eats.
Slow Medicine’s Approach to a Better Death
Senior editor Courtney Helgoe on Slow Medicine and the importance of choice in treating chronic or terminal illnesses.
Nordic-Skiing Nirvana
Breathtaking views and pristine mountain trails make the Yellowstone Ski Festival an early-season mecca for skiers of all abilities.
Money, Politics and Health Care: A Disease-Creation Economy
Dr. Mark Hyman examines the connections of politics, money, and our healthcare system — and what we can do about it.
Supplement-Shopping Tips
Nutritional Supplements are not highly regulated, so both quality standards and formulations vary widely. In her New York Times bestseller, The Hormone Cure, Sara Gottfried, MD, offers these tips for supplement shopping:
Overcoming Grain Brain
A renowned functional-medicine neurologist says we are suffering an epidemic of neurological illnesses. The best cure may be at the end of our forks — here are three recipes to try.
Digital Detox
An Experience Life staff member unplugs her devices and enjoys some old-school fun at adult summer camp.
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sweat
Discover the fun, fascinating, funky truth about sweat.
The Benefits of Solo Camping
Solo camping can stoke your appetite for adventure, bring you closer to nature, and put you in touch with your true self.
On the Trail to Machu Picchu
Our fitness editor’s “what if” curiosity leads to a transformational trek in the Andes.
A Drop of Blood Can Reveal Every Virus You’ve Ever Had
The new VirScan test may be used to create vaccines, track disease outbreaks — and more.
The Transformative Power of Rewilding Retreats
A human “rewilding” retreat helps a longtime city dweller face her fears, relinquish control, and rediscover what sparks her joy.
The Dark Side of Food Science
Technology can make your meals fun or forbidding. It’s important to know the difference — and to have a choice in the matter.
Are Processed Foods Causing Your Gut Issues?
Research indicates that certain emulsifiers — used in many processed foods — promote colitis, obesity, and metabolic syndrome in mice.
How Exercise Enhances Genes
New research by the Swedish Karolinska Institutet is beginning to unravel the mystery of how exercise alters the function of our genes.
The Power of Process
To create positive change, don’t obsess over specific goals. Focus instead on problem-solving strategies you can adjust as you go.
Is Your DNA Data Protected? Understanding Your Genetic Rights
Be informed about your rights regarding your genetic information.
Everyday Detox: Whole Foods to Support Your Body’s Natural Detoxification Processes
No need to subsist on juices and herbs. These whole foods support your body’s innate ability to detoxify on a daily basis.
What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You, Part 2
How to read the telltale clues of health imbalances — and what you can do about them.