Immunity-Biochemistry Archives

- Success Stories -

Cynthia Li’s Success Story

By Cynthia Li

Diagnosed with a baffling autoimmune illness, this physician had to question her medical training to find a path to healing.

- Functional Medicine -

One in two Americans is suffering from diabesity, and most of them don’t even know it. Why? Because most doctors are not trained to treat the single biggest chronic disease in America. The good news? Diabesity can be prevented, treated and reversed. Dr. Mark Hyman explains how.

- Functional Medicine -

Mmm, Massage: Surprising Ways Massage Heals the Body and Mind

By Catherine Guthrie

Think of massage as an indulgence? Perhaps. But it can also be a powerful tool for health and well-being — from easing pain and inflammation to soothing stress and anxiety. Find out about the practical benefits of bodywork — and what’s in it for you.

- Gut Health -

7 Alternative Antibiotics

By Sheila Mulrooney Eldred

The growing threat of antibiotic resistance is leading some researchers and doctors to investigate the power of natural remedies.

- Gut Health -

The Parasite Paradox

By Pamela Weintraub

Intestinal organisms can be a trigger for troubling health issues. But new research finds they can also help the body heal, especially from autoimmune diseases.

- General Health -

The Flu Shot and You: 10 Questions Answered

By Kara Douglass Thom

Here’s what you need to know about the influenza vaccine.

- Nutrition -

How to Handle Histamine Intolerance

By Lara Pellegrinelli

6 tips to understand this all-too-common allergic reaction.

- Nutrition -

Immune-Boosting Foods

By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHC

Here are the foods to embrace — and avoid — if you’re trying to fend off the flu this season.

- Hormones -

What You Need to Know About Automimmunity

By Courtney Helgoe

Three experts talk about the autoimmunity epidemic — and how to reverse it.

- Functional Medicine -

Boost Your Thyroid

By Amy Myers, MD

Functional-medicine doc Amy Myers, MD, outlines her 28-day plan to bring your thyroid back in balance.

- Hormones -

Listen to Your Thyroid

By Amy Myers, MD

This little gland can make or break your health and well-being.

- General Health -

Taking Notes: Chronic Lyme Disease Summit

By Casie Leigh Lukes

Three ways I’m looking at Lyme and tick-borne diseases differently now.

- General Health -

A Drop of Blood Can Reveal Every Virus You’ve Ever Had

By Michael Dregni

The new VirScan test may be used to create vaccines, track disease outbreaks — and more.

- Gut Health -

Home Treatments for Your Leaky Gut

By Catherine Guthrie

Strategies to repair your leaky gut at home.

- Gut Health -

Your Microbiome: The Ecosystem Inside

By Pamela Weintraub

The microbiome is made up of trillions of organisms that live on and within you. And they can make or break your health.

- Stress Relief -

Monkey Mind

By Jon Spayde

Three experts offer tips for overcoming mental chaos and reclaiming a balanced brain.

- Success Stories -

In My Control: Finn Haley’s Success Story

By Finn Haley

When it came to dealing with inflammatory bowel disease, one man learned that self-care is the best medicine.

- General Health -

True Blood: The Health Benefits of Lab Testing

By Erin Peterson

Direct-to-consumer lab testing gives us a chance to see our biochemical realities more clearly — sometimes with surprising results.

- Functional Medicine -

Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Care

By Courtney Helgoe

Why the ancient healing art of Ayurveda is winning modern fans.

- Hormones -

Hormone Stress Test

By Experience Life Staff

How a cortisol test can help you evaluate whether your stress levels are cause for concern.

- General Health -

The Debate About Flu Shots

By Pamela Weintraub

Many health professionals recommend seasonal flu vaccines as a preventive measure. But do they actually work, and are they safe? Here's what you need to know about influenza vaccines to decide for yourself.