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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.
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A Functional-Medicine Doc’s Daily Wellness Routine
By Sara Gottfried, MDSara Gottfried, MD, shares a typical day on the Younger protocol.
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Sara Gottfried’s Turmeric Latte Recipe
By Sara Gottfried, MDThis creamy, rich latte is packed with anti-inflammatory and thyroid-supporting nutrients.
- Aging -
Turning Back the Clock
By Anjula RazdanIn 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 RazdanFunctional-medicine doctors are using new metrics to measure heart health and disease risk.
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Acupuncture May Reduce Migraines
By Courtney HelgoeA new JAMA Internal Medicine study finds that treatment with acupuncture may reduce the frequency of these debilitating headaches.
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How to Use Lavender Oil
By Kaelyn RileyThis popular essential oil can help boost your health and happiness.
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Journey to Healing: Q&A With Sarah Kay Hoffman
By Experience Life TeamThe author and blogger shares how she healed her gut, reclaimed her health, grew her family, and discovered a new place of joy.
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First Blood Biomarker for MS Discovered — and What It Means for Treatment
By Anjula RazdanMS expert — and patient — Terry Wahls, MD, on what the recent discovery means for those with the neurodegenerative disease.
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Behind the Scenes With Aviva Romm, MD (Video)
By Experience Life StaffGo 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.