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Change Makers
By Jon SpaydeMeet eight visionaries who are shifting the way we think about health, nutrition, and fitness — and changing countless lives along the way.
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Cancer-Fighting Diets
By Laine Bergeson BeccoHere are the benefits — and challenges — of using a vegan, Paleo, and ketogenic diet to prevent and heal from cancer.
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Whole-Person Cancer Care
By Laine Bergeson BeccoWhy lifestyle-based therapies — including nutrition, exercise, acupuncture, and other alternative practices — are becoming essential components of traditional cancer treatment.
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How Screen Time Messes With Your Sleep: Q&A With Tiffany Lester, MD
By Michael DregniThe medical director of Parsley Health shares her tips on developing a healthy relationship with digital devices — and reclaiming your sleep.
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Boost Your Thyroid
By Amy Myers, MDFunctional-medicine doc Amy Myers, MD, outlines her 28-day plan to bring your thyroid back in balance.
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ADHD: A Nutritional Tune-Up
By Pamela WeintraubHere 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, HNCDairy-free, gluten-free recipes that nourish your thyroid.
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Get Smart About Antibiotics
By Laine Bergeson BeccoThinking about taking antibiotics? Here are 6 tips to consider.
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5 Ways to Eat for Energy
By Kathy SummersForget 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 AkerHow 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 HelgoeWhy the recent AHA study demonizing coconut oil isn’t saying anything new.
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How to Boost Testosterone — Naturally
By Catherine GuthrieHere 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 GrunewaldHere’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 WachterDespite 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 HelgoeA 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 RazdanFunctional-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 EldredDiscover the surprising power of group medical programs.
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Are You Overmedicated?: An Interview With Andrew Weil, MD
By Anjula RazdanIntegrative-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 LukesFunctional-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 ChallemHere 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 HelgoeFunctional-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.