Functional Medicine – Page 2

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Boost Your Thyroid

By Amy Myers, MD

Functional-medicine doc Amy Myers, MD, outlines her 28-day plan to bring your thyroid back in balance.

- Gut Health -

ADHD: A Nutritional Tune-Up

By Pamela Weintraub

Here are nine ways to use nutrition to help children with ADHD and ADD.

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Essential Thyroid Recipes

By Lisa Markley, MS, RDN and Jill Grunewald, HNC

Dairy-free, gluten-free recipes that nourish your thyroid.

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Get Smart About Antibiotics

By Laine Bergeson

Thinking about taking antibiotics? Here are 6 tips to consider.

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5 Ways to Eat for Energy

By Kathy Summers

Forget cutting calories and skipping meals. Try these tips to boost your energy levels.

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Shifting Focus: Sahar Aker’s Success Story

By Sahar Aker

How cognitive behavioral therapy gave one woman the tools to work through depression and start a social-media movement.

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The Coconut Oil Kerfuffle

By Courtney Helgoe

Why the recent AHA study demonizing coconut oil isn’t saying anything new.

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How to Boost Testosterone — Naturally

By Catherine Guthrie

Here are 10 lifestyle-based ways to increase your testosterone levels.

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Why Do Thyroid Disorders Affect Women More Often Than Men?

By Jill Grunewald

Here’s what to know about thyroid dysfunction — and how to get tested.

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Expert Answers: What’s the Deal With Cupping?

By Heidi Wachter

Despite its new fitness-fad status, cupping has been used for therapeutic purposes for centuries.

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Autism: Why It’s Not Simply a Brain-Based Disorder

By Courtney Helgoe

A new report describes autism as a “whole body” condition, suggesting there are a variety of avenues for symptom relief.

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Which Fats Should You Eat?: An Interview With Mark Hyman, MD

By Anjula Razdan

Functional-medicine pioneer Mark Hyman, MD, chats with us about the problem with low-fat foods — and the truth about saturated fats.

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The Rise in Group Health Programs

By Sheila Mulrooney Eldred

Discover the surprising power of group medical programs.

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Are You Overmedicated?: An Interview With Andrew Weil, MD

By Anjula Razdan

Integrative-medicine pioneer Andrew Weil, MD, talks to us about his new book, Mind Over Meds, and why Americans are taking too many drugs.

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The Problem With Hormonal Birth Control: An Interview with Aviva Romm, MD

By Casie Leigh Lukes

Functional-medicine doc and hormone expert Aviva Romm, MD, talks to us about the health effects of hormonal contraception — and what to do about it.

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How Much Vitamin D Should You Take?

By Jack Challem

Here are five expert tips to help you calibrate your vitamin D intake.

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One Day at a Time: A Conversation With Terry Wahls, MD (Audio)

By Courtney Helgoe

Functional-medicine doc Terry Wahls, MD, talks with Experience Life senior editor Courtney Helgoe about living with MS, letting go of expectations, and learning to heal.

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A Functional-Medicine Doc’s Daily Wellness Routine

By Sara Gottfried, MD

Sara Gottfried, MD, shares a typical day on the Younger protocol.

- Aging -

Sara Gottfried’s Turmeric Latte Recipe

By Sara Gottfried, MD

This creamy, rich latte is packed with anti-inflammatory and thyroid-supporting nutrients.

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Turning Back the Clock

By Anjula Razdan

In her compelling new book, Younger, functional-medicine doc Sara Gottfried, MD, outlines a seven-week program to reverse aging.

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Beyond Cholesterol: 8 Tests That Measure Your Cardiovascular-Disease Risk

By Anjula Razdan

Functional-medicine doctors are using new metrics to measure heart health and disease risk.