- Weight Loss -
Why Intermittent Fasting Isn’t Right for Everyone
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCIntermittent fasting has many therapeutic uses, but not everyone should try it. Here's why.
General Health
- Recovery -
Fending Off Adrenal Fatigue
By Matt FitzgeraldAre you exhausted for days following your workouts? Or are you just too tired to make it to the gym? If so, you may be suffering from adrenal fatigue.
- Functional Medicine -
How Functional Medicine Came to the Military
By Courtney HelgoeA group of dedicated service members and physicians are bringing whole-person healthcare to the U.S. military to treat brain injuries, toxic exposures, gut dysbiosis, and more.
- Functional Medicine -
Defying Convention
By Heidi WachterExperience Life founding editor Pilar Gerasimo discusses the healthy rewards of conscious nonconformity.
- Weight Loss -
Anatomy of a Potbelly
By Anjula RazdanLurking under all that unwanted abdominal fat are hidden dangers that can hurt us to the core.
- Stress Relief -
High Anxiety
By Joseph HartSome 40 million Americans regularly suffer from troubling levels of anxiety. Find out what triggers these episodes, how our bodies respond, and how you can remain calmer in the face of whatever life throws your way.
- Aging -
Do You Really Need a New Knee?
By Craig CoxBefore undergoing knee-replacement surgery, consider these statistics.
- Mindfulness -
Fearless Health
By Jill Metzler PattonWorrying excessively about our well-being can do us more harm than good. Here’s how to keep your health concerns in perspective.
- Success Stories -
Jane Meronuck’s Success Story
By Jane MeronuckAn Experience Life staffer shares what she's learned and how she's grown in the 20 months since her cancer diagnosis.
- General Health -
7 Essential Oils to Try
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCAromatherapy can be a convenient, portable remedy — many of the best-known therapeutic oils are blended with carrier oils in roll-on form.
- General Health -
The Problem With Fake Scents
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCOne in three people report health problems when exposed to synthetic fragrances, according to one study.
- General Health -
Why Noise Is Bad for Our Health
By Craig CoxNoise can elevate our stress hormones — even at levels that do not produce hearing damage — according to a recent study.
- General Health -
Essential-Oils Seasonal Allergy Remedy
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCIf you suffer from seasonal allergies, try this hay-fever treatment created by naturopath Rebecca Tanyar-Mead.
- Yoga -
Why Wellness Needs to Be Diversified: A Q&A With Lauren Ash
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlThe founder of Black Girl In Om talks about inclusivity in the yoga and wellness space and why self-care is critical for women of color.
- General Health -
Why Aromatherapy Is Going Mainstream
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCPlant-based essential oils have long been used in the practice of aromatherapy to help address stress, pain, and other issues. Conventional medicine has begun to take notice.
- Functional Medicine -
How to Support Your Vaginal Microbiome
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCHere are eight ways to balance your vagina’s pH level — and keep infection at bay.
- Nutrition -
Here’s What Not to Eat When You Have a Cold
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCThe foods and beverages you shun when you're sick can be just as important as those you eat.
- General Health -
14 Ways to Reduce Your Exposure to Airborne Toxins
By Courtney HelgoeHere are some simple changes to reduce pollution exposure — and improve your lung health.
- Functional Medicine -
The Best Supplements for Colds
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCIntegrative nutritionist Kathie Swift, RDN, MS, recommends the following supplements when fighting off a cold.
- General Health -
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Earn Your Beast Mode
By Maggie Fazeli FardWhy our fitness editor says mechanics, consistency, and intensity — in that order — are the keys to fitness progress.
- General Health -
11 Foods to Eat When You Have a Cold
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCConquer a cold by eating wisely. Here are several foods that make you feel better.