MS expert — and patient — Terry Wahls, MD, on what the recent discovery means for those with the neurodegenerative disease.
Go behind the scenes at our cover shoot with Aviva Romm, MD, as she shares how she’s connecting science and nature in her medical approach.
What researchers are discovering to help explain how acupuncture works in the body.
Many people are turning to this ancient practice for relief from acute pain and chronic symptoms. Here’s why it works.
Some unexpected stress factors to consider that can sap adrenal health.
Our biological stress response operates the same whether threats are real or perceived. Here’s how your system reacts.
Some healthcare facilities are finding that integrative pain-relief methods could offer a suitable alternative to opioids.
Tips from our experts on the best lifestyle changes that can help you take a proactive approach to preventing — or even reversing — heart disease.
Consider these natural remedies for post-workout pain.
The neurosurgeon and CNN chief medical correspondent shares his thoughts on the future of health.
Think you know what makes for a healthy heart? Think again. New research and progressive practitioners are looking beyond cholesterol for answers.
Online versions of key functional-medicine tools are poised to streamline the intake process.
Too many chronic ailments have been pronounced “incurable.” Here’s how some forward-thinking practitioners are resolving such conditions — and transforming their patients’ lives.
Discover the simple tools progressive practitioners use to dig beyond diagnoses and treat root causes effectively.
By blending compassion with neuroscience, behavior-change expert Kyra Bobinet, MD, MPH is shaping the future of health improvement.
A neurologist explains the power of your microbiome to heal and protect your brain.
Canadian researchers find mortality rates not affected by aggressive surgical intervention.
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Medical appointments can be intimidating. Here’s how to get the support you need from a doctor who makes you a partner in your own care.
In this exclusive extended interview from his Experience Life cover shoot, functional-medicine pioneer Mark Hyman, MD, explains what functional medicine actually is, how it differs from integrative medicine, and how simply changing how we eat can create significant health improvements in a matter of days. Plus, Hyman shares what a typical day of eating looks like in his own life.
Your intestines are home to a great deal of your digestive system, nervous system, and immune system. Here’s how to keep them healthy.