Aviva Romm on the Reasons for Hypothyroidism & More Thyroid Insights
Physician, midwife, herbalist, and author Dr. Aviva Romm discusses her unorthodox career journey and the importance of thyroid health (and how to improve yours).
integrative & functional medicine
Here you’ll find articles that are about or related to the fields of integrative and functional medicine. Integrative medicine takes the point of view that your health is influenced by every aspect of your life, including physical, mental, environmental, and social factors. The goal of integrative medicine is to get the root cause of health issues, rather than treating symptoms, and this is done by drawing on a variety of different medical approaches, often bringing together conventional and alternative medicine.
Functional medicine is a science-based system of medicine that focuses on finding the underlying cause of disease with a systems-oriented approach that addresses the whole person. Functional medicine doctors use specific lab tests to identify issues, and work in partnership with patients to develop a course of treatment that takes a holistic view of each unique individual. Like integrative medicine, functional medicine often combines conventional and alternative modes of treatment.
Read these articles to hear insights and stories about integrative and functional medicine.
Does Tapping for Anxiety Really Work? Talking with Jessica Ortner of The Tapping Solution App
Jessica Ortner, creator of The Tapping Solution app, explains the research behind and benefits of tapping for anxiety.
Dr. Bojana Weatherly On Overcoming Victimhood, the Benefits of Meditation and Mindfulness, and More
Dr. Bojana Weatherly joins Adrienne to share the story of how mindfulness transformed her life and medical practice, as well as the science-backed benefits of mindfulness, the role of victimhood in health, and more.
Integrative Psychiatrist Dr. Ellen Vora on Gut Health and Mental Health
Integrative psychiatrist Dr. Ellen Vora talks with Adrienne about the vital role that the gut plays in our mental health, plus unexpected side effects of ADHD medications, why sleep matters so much for mental health, and more.
How Healing Works: Dr. Wayne Jonas Explains Sham Surgery, the Placebo Effect, and More
Dr. Wayne Jonas discusses eye-opening insights on what the placebo effect and sham surgeries reveal about how healing works.
Dr. Vincent Pedre on the Importance of Gut Health
When Dr. Vincent Pedre went to medical school, gut health wasn't a popular topic. But through his own healing journey, he discovered how important it is to every aspect of your health. In our interview, he shares his journey and his expert insights on gut health.
Dr. Robin Berzin Is Making Functional Medicine More Accessible with Parsley Health
Dr. Robin Berzin went to med school at Columbia University with the goal of getting a solid, conventional medicine education that she could use to help patients in a non-conventional way. The combo of studying public health in college and seeing her dad’s experience as a primary care doctor showed her that medicine alone wasn’t the solution— that things like yoga, nutrition, meditation, and lifestyle changes needed to be the first line of defense in preventing disease.
Dr. Will Cole on the Benefits of Dietary Supplements
Should you take dietary supplements? We spoke with functional medicine expert Dr. Will Cole to answer this question (and many more!)
Flo Living Founder Alisa Vitti on How to Reverse PCOS Naturally
When she started college, she gained 60 pounds. It took her seven years to get her diagnosis: PCOS. Now she’s helping women approach their hormones in a new way.