What You Need to Know About Automimmunity
By Courtney HelgoeThree experts talk about the autoimmunity epidemic — and how to reverse it.
Three experts talk about the autoimmunity epidemic — and how to reverse it.
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A guide to understanding omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and how they influence your health.
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Health experts are uncovering new ways to help us build resistance to allergies despite the challenging environment, along with straightforward strategies to help us stay healthy.
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Emerging research has linked acid blocking drugs with adult-onset food allergies.
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Online versions of key functional-medicine tools are poised to streamline the intake process.
The “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.
Small genetic variations can have a big influence on your health — and affect your nutritional needs, too.
This superhero antioxidant battles toxicity, chronic disease, and premature aging. Find out what makes it so powerful — and how you can boost your levels.
Trying to weather the storm of nutrition advice? Seek out a rainbow of colorful produce, and you’ll find a big pot of phytonutrient gold.
Senior editor Courtney Helgoe shares her top three takeaways from the Institute for Functional Medicine's latest conference.
Editor’s Note: The Institute for Functional Medicine hosted the “Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice” conference in Minneapolis the week of September 16, 2013. Three of Experience Life’s senior editors were able to attend throughout the week. This conference was overflowing with amazing information. It is geared primarily for healthcare providers, so attending it as... Read more »