- Aging -
How to Age Wisely
By Mo PerryLearn how to cultivate a more optimistic mindset so you can enjoy your life now — and well into the future.
General Health
- General Health -
Take a Deep Breath
By Courtney HelgoeOur lungs are essential to life — and our immunity. Learn what you can do to support them in the face of increasing air pollution — plus, lung-healing foods.
- General Health -
5 Lifestyle Changes to Lower Blood Pressure
By Craig CoxHypertension can be managed with nutrition, exercise, and other lifestyle factors.
- Sleep -
Can a Weighted Blanket Help My Insomnia?
By Jon SpaydeIf anxiety is at the root of your insomnia, says our expert, a weighted blanket may help.
- Editor's Note -
Next-Gen Inspiration
By Jamie MartinA seventh-grade magazine project offers a reminder about the potential of creative experiences.
- Gut Health -
Big Pharma and the Future of Fecal Transplants
By Craig CoxThe debate over the future of fecal microbial transplants — and who will have access to them.
- General Health -
The Blood-Pressure Lowdown
By Craig CoxLearn what functional-medicine healthcare providers think of the latest blood-pressure guidelines — and how to manage your blood pressure wisely.
- Recovery -
5 Truths About Self-Care
By Jill Metzler PattonThere are a lot of misconceptions about self-care. Our experts explain why it matters for all of us — and offer self-care tips.
- General Health -
What Causes Nosebleeds?
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCExcessive nose picking and dry air can lead to a nosebleed, but so can high blood pressure and allergies. Here are some possible causes — and what you can do.
- General Health -
What Causes Lightheadedness or Dizziness?
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCHere are some possible causes — and what you can do.
- Functional Medicine -
What You Need to Know About Essential Oils
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCDo essential oils work? They've become a powerful wellness trend — but are essential oils a cure-all, a marketing scheme, or something in between?
- General Health -
What Causes Eye Twitching?
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCEverything from allergies to stress to magnesium deficiency can cause eye twitches. Here are some possible causes — and what you can do.
- General Health -
Why Do I Have Tingling in My Hands?
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCTingling in hands might be a sign of poorly controlled diabetes, vitamin deficiency, and even panic attacks. Here's what you can do.
- General Health -
What Causes Night Sweats?
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCFluctuating hormones, hypoglycemia, and spicy food can all lead to night sweats. Here are some possible causes — and what you can do.
- General Health -
Autoimmune Disorders: When Your Body Turns on You
By Catherine GuthrieThere's been a stark rise in autoimmune disorders over the past 50 years, from type 1 diabetes and multiple sclerosis to celiac disease and asthma. What is autoimmune disorder? The first step toward a cure is understanding and controlling the causes.
- General Health -
How Effective Is CBD for Pain?
By Mo PerryInstead of using NSAIDs like Advil or Aleve, many people are starting to use anti-inflammatory CBD to treat pain.
- General Health -
Why Do I Always Wake Up at Night to Use the Bathroom?
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCAre you always waking up to pee in the middle of the night? Here are some possible causes — and what you can do.
- Gut Health -
ASK THE DOCTOR: Can You Detox With Activated Charcoal?
By Tiffany Lester, MDAn integrative-medicine doc weighs in on the dos and don’ts of using activated charcoal.
- General Health -
The High Costs of Medical Marketing
By Michael DregniDirect-to-consumer pharmaceutical advertising — legal only in the U.S. and New Zealand — is biased, deceptive, and drives up the cost of drugs, says the American Medical Association.
- General Health -
How Much CBD Oil Should I Take?
By Mo PerryDosage ranges widely from person to person. Here are some tips to determine your ideal CBD dose.
- General Health -
Why Do People Snore?
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCChronic snoring could be a sign that you have sleep apnea, need to lose weight, or more. Here are some possible causes — and what you can do.