- Gut Health -
This Is Your Body on Flour
By Catherine GuthrieA diet high in flours made from wheat or other grains affects every system in the body. Here’s a quick guide to flour’s far-reaching effects.
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What Cyclical Self-Care Is — and Why It’s Important
By Casie Leigh LukesMenstruation guru Alisa Vitti shares the ins and outs of her Cycle Syncing Method and how it can support athletic training, autoimmune issues, and your relationships.
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The 13 Pillars of the Pegan Diet
By Mark Hyman, MDIn his new book, functional-medicine doc Mark Hyman, MD, says a Pegan diet — which combines principles of Paleo and vegan diets — is the best way to eat. Here are the 13 pillars of the Pegan diet.
- Hormones -
Plummeting Sperm Count May Signal Health Risks
By Serena RutledgeSome researchers have pointed to environmental toxins, stress, and obesity as contributing factors.
- Nutrition -
6 Strategies to Fight the Root Causes of Acne
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCThe best way to tackle acne is from the inside out.
- Hormones -
How to Boost Testosterone — Naturally
By Catherine GuthrieHere are 10 lifestyle-based ways to increase your testosterone levels.
- Workouts -
The Case for Strength
By Andrew HeffernanHere are six ways strength training supports your overall health — beyond building muscle and burning fat.
- Stress Relief -
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.
- Hormones -
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.
- Hormones -
A Whiff of Good News
By Courtney HelgoeIndustry giant Unilever opts to reveal fragrance chemicals in all of its personal-care brands.
- Stress Relief -
How to Reboot Your Body’s Alarm System
By Courtney HelgoeIs your body’s survival response stuck in the “on” position? Aviva Romm’s new book, The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution, explains how (and why) to locate the off switch.
- Hormones -
Unhappy Pills
By Heidi WachterWomen taking oral contraceptives suffer a higher incidence of depression, a new study finds.
- Hormones -
Caffeine and Cortisol
By Elizabeth MillardAlan Christianson, NMD, explains how your afternoon cup of joe might be derailing your cortisol curve.
- Stress Relief -
How to Balance Your Cortisol Levels
By Elizabeth MillardThe “stress hormone” cortisol is essential for energy and health, but when it’s out of balance, you are, too. Learn how to manage low cortisol levels and high cortisol levels to keep inflammation, cravings, and belly fat at bay.
- Aging -
The Big Picture: 5 Fundamentals of Lifetime Health
By Kristin OhlsonDiscover what you can start doing now to prepare for your healthiest, most vibrant future.
- Weight Loss -
Individualized Weight Loss
By Maggie Fazeli FardConventional weight-loss strategies often fail because they don’t account for a host of intersecting factors that are unique in each of us. Here are the variables that matter most — and why.
- Stress Relief -
Your Fat May Be Making You Fatter
By Craig CoxNew study suggests that your fat tissue can send mixed signals to your brain when stress strikes.
- Fitness Tips -
Expert Answers: Why Should I Do Sprints?
By Maggie Fazeli FardAre including sprints in workouts worth it?
- Success Stories -
Saved From Surgery: Kristin Lupino’s Success Story
By Kristin LupinoHow one woman avoided a hysterectomy by using nutrition to rebalance her hormones — naturally.
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In Depth With Sara Gottfried, MD (Video)
By Experience Life StaffThe best-selling author of The Hormone Cure shares more insights on the importance of balancing our hormones and the profound effect they can have on our overall health and well-being.
- Stress Relief -
Quiet, Please
By Karen BannanElectronics beep and buzz, music blares, traffic zooms. Everyday noise is more than just irritating — it can have a nasty impact on our health. Here’s what you can do to quiet the clamor.