7. Practice Medicine Without a License

Research your own conditions and treatment alternatives, ask questions, and seek second opinions with impunity. Leverage the expertise of trained pros, but don’t allow it to eclipse your own informed instincts about what’s best for you.

Revolutionary Act 7: Practice Medicine Without a License

Pilar Gerasimo · December 2014

Research your own conditions and treatment alternatives, ask questions, and seek second opinions with impunity. Leverage the expertise of trained pros, but don't allow it to eclipse your own informed instincts about what's best for you.

Connecting ADHD and Nutrition

Pamela Weintraub · October 2014

For kids with focus and behavior challenges, nutritional shifts may work as well as, or better than, medication.

What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You (Infographic)

Experience Life Team · Aug 17, 2014

Common signals you shouldn't ignore.

Beating Lyme Disease
Pamela Weintraub · July/August 2014
For patients with tick-borne diseases, the path to health can be confounding. Combining integrative and conventional approaches may be the best way forward.
This Is Your Body on Ibuprofen
Kristin Ohlson · June 2014
How NSAIDS — nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin — can cause more pain than they relieve.
Whole-Body Psychiatry: Nutrition for Mental Health
Kristin Ohlson · March 2014
Mental health is not all in our heads. Nutrition is an oft-ignored — yet incredibly effective — way to manage mental illness, including schizophrenia.
Ancient Healers: Adaptogens
Catherine Guthrie · January / February 2014
Adaptogenic herbs like ginseng are great for battling stress and boosting your overall immunity, strength, and resilience.
Back From Burnout
Jill Metzler Patton · January / February 2014
Learn to recognize the signs of serious depletion and chronic stress — and how to restore your inner fire.
Autoimmune Disorders: When Your Body Turns On You
Catherine Guthrie · October 2013
There's been a stark rise in autoimmune disorders over the past 50 years, from type 1 diabetes and multiple sclerosis to celiac disease and asthma. The first step toward a cure is understanding and controlling the causes.
Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Care
Courtney Helgoe · December 2012
Why the ancient healing art of Ayurveda is winning modern fans.
Repair Your Thyroid
Jill Grunewald · November 2012
Millions of people suffer the symptoms of thyroid dysfunction without ever knowing why. Here’s how to recognize and resolve problems your doctor might miss.
5 Healing Spices
Bharat B. Aggarwal · January - February 2012
A biochemist born and raised in India shares his passion for aromatic spices and their extraordinary health benefits. Here are five favorites, available in any grocery store, that can help treat and prevent a surprising number of diseases.
The Vitamin D Debate
Jack Challem · December 2011
There’s been a lot of controversy lately about vitamin D recommendations. If you’re confused about how much you should be taking, you’re not alone.
Not Your Average Patient: How Empowered Health Seekers Are Redefining Healthcare
Joseph Hart · May 2009
Is healthcare something delivered by a provider when you get sick — or something you do for yourself to stay vital, healthy and well? A growing number of health seekers say “both.” Together, they’re forging an empowered new path through America’s broken medical system.
Functional Wellness, Part 3: Digestive Health
Mark Hyman, MD · September 2008
A well-functioning digestive system is the cornerstone of good health. Find out how the gut works, what makes it vulnerable - and what you can do to keep your own digestive tract in tiptop shape.
Making Sense of Science
Eris Weaver · November - December 2003
How to get beyond headlines and hype to find answers you can use.
Take Care of Yourself!
Elson Haas · January - Febuary 2003
Don't take two aspirin and call this doctor in the morning. He'd rather see you nourish, protect and heal your body for real.