Guide to UTIs: How to Prevent UTI Naturally, Natural UTI Treatment, and More
We take a look at what causes UTIs, why some people get chronic UTIs, and how to naturally treat and prevent them.
symptoms & conditions
Here you’ll find articles related to symptoms & conditions. We’ve all experienced unpleasant symptoms throughout our lives, whether short-lived or ongoing. In some cases, the cause of those symptoms is obvious and the treatment is clear. Wahoo! But in the vast majority of cases, the underlying cause of symptoms is much more difficult to root out. So difficult, in fact, that many people just accept their symptoms as normal, no matter how unpleasant and disruptive they may be.
We believe that each person has the capability to heal chronic symptoms and become the healthiest version of him or herself. It takes work and determination, but it’s doable. These articles dive into symptoms and conditions, helping you to learn more about the landscape of chronic health problems and better understand what might be behind any issues you’re experiencing.
Read these articles to learn about specific symptoms and conditions and how to heal them, whether from in-depth guides, expert interviews, or inspirational stories of individuals who healed their symptoms naturally.
Maya Dusenbery on How Medical Gaslighting Sidelines Women’s Health Problems
Maya Dusenbery had been working as a feminist writer for most of her adult life, but she hadn’t spent much time thinking about how women were treated in medicine. Then, an unexpected personal health issue showed her firsthand the unique challenges that women face in navigating the healthcare system. Her book, Doing Harm, stems from this experience and looks more largely at gender bias in medicine and how it hurts women. Read on to hear her story and learn why women’s health problems are often sidelined, why medical gaslighting is so widespread, how gender bias in research changes outcomes for women, and more.
Chef Seamus Mullen on Finding the Best Diet for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Celebrity NYC chef Seamus Mullen shared his journey of healing rheumatoid arthritis naturally.
Guide to Inflammation: Chronic Inflammation Symptoms and How to Reduce them Naturally
We hear a lot about “inflammation” nowadays, but what does it really mean?
Jennifer Esposito on How 30 Years of Untreated Celiac Disease and the Effects of Gluten Wreaked Havoc on Her Body and Mind
For 30 years of her life, the actress, health advocate, and author struggled with a stream of physical ailments, searching in vain for a diagnosis and effective treatment. Finally, she found out she had celiac disease.
Have the Constant Need to Clear Your Throat? What Causes Constant Post-Nasal Drip and How to Fix It
It’s a scenario we can probably all relate to: you’re in a quiet room, and you need to clear your throat. But then, you need to do it again. And again. It’s embarrassing, uncomfortable, and — worst of all — could signal an underlying health issue. But constant post-nasal drip is pretty poorly understood, and many people just live with it without thinking twice. Read on to learn what it might mean if you have a constant need to clear your throat, why it matters, and how you can find post-nasal drip relief naturally.
Is There A Natural Cure for Migraine?
Migraines can be totally debilitating, and many of the methods of treatment have undesirable side effects. Luckily, there are natural remedies that have been proven to be as effective as pharmaceuticals.
5 Types of Over the Counter Medication to Avoid
All prescription and OTC meds have side effects. But which ones are the worst offenders? You might be surprised to learn some of the serious and long-term health risks associated with the most common medications.
Chris Kresser on the Benefits of Detoxing
Functional medicine practitioner and ancestral health expert Chris Kresser discusses the body's natural ability to detoxify and why it's not enough today, as well as the best way to detox.