- Hormones -
What You Need to Know About Automimmunity
By Courtney HelgoeThree experts talk about the autoimmunity epidemic — and how to reverse it.
Institute for Functional Medicine
- Nutrition -
5 Tips to Supplement With Vitamin D
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCIf you can't sufficiently raise your vitamin D levels with whole foods or sunshine, here are ways to supplement wisely.
- Nutrition -
The Omega Balance
By Julie KendrickA guide to understanding omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and how they influence your health.
- Nutrition -
Allergy, Intolerance, or Sensitivity?
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCWhen it comes to differentiating between an allergy and a senstivity or intolerance, not all tests are created equal.
- Nutrition -
Taking On the Allergy Epidemic
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCHealth 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.
- Functional Medicine -
Rethinking Heart Health
By Anjula RazdanThink you know what makes for a healthy heart? Think again. New research and progressive practitioners are looking beyond cholesterol for answers.
- Gut Health -
Connecting Acid Blockers & Adult Food Allergies
By Heidi WachterEmerging research has linked acid blocking drugs with adult-onset food allergies.
- Nutrition -
Everyday Detox
By Rachel Warren, MS, RDNNo need to subsist on juices and herbs. These whole foods support your body’s innate ability to detoxify on a daily basis.
- Functional Medicine -
The Digital Future of the Functional-Medicine Timeline and Matrix
By Experience Life StaffOnline versions of key functional-medicine tools are poised to streamline the intake process.
- 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.
- Family/Friends -
Making Sense of SNPs
By Julie KendrickSmall genetic variations can have a big influence on your health — and affect your nutritional needs, too.
- Nutrition -
Glutathione: The Great Protector
By Catherine GuthrieThis superhero antioxidant battles toxicity, chronic disease, and premature aging. Find out what makes it so powerful — and how you can boost your levels.
- Nutrition -
Full-Spectrum Eating
By Sheila Mulrooney EldredTrying to weather the storm of nutrition advice? Seek out a rainbow of colorful produce, and you’ll find a big pot of phytonutrient gold.
- Functional Medicine -
TAKING NOTES: @FXMed Conference x3
By Courtney HelgoeSenior editor Courtney Helgoe shares her top three takeaways from the Institute for Functional Medicine's latest conference.
- Functional Medicine -
TAKING NOTES: @FXMed’s “Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice” Conference (Part 1)
By Anjula RazdanEditor’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 »