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.
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.
Adrienne’s Experience with Aviva Romm’s Adrenal Thyroid Revolution Program
After being diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Adrienne made it her mission to go off thyroid meds. To jumpstart her journey, she did Aviva Romm's Adrenal Thyroid Revolution Program. Here are her 7 takeaways.
Phoebe Lapine on Healing Hashimoto’s and Navigating SIBO Symptoms and Treatment
Phoebe Lapine found out she had Hashimoto's thyroiditis at age 22, and after many ups and downs, managed to heal naturally. But then less than a year later, she was diagnosed with SIBO, and a whole new journey began.
The Medical Medium Celery Juice Trend: What Are the Real Health Benefits of Celery Juice?
Celery juice is all over the wellness world these days, thanks to someone called the Medical Medium. We dive deep into the origins behind and science of this trend.
Dr. Jill Blakeway on the Science of Energy Therapy, Types of Energy Healing, and More
Dr. Jill Blakeway, founder of the Yinova Center in New York City, spoke with Adrienne about her journey into acupuncture and the science behind energy healing therapy.
How Do Psychedelics Work? Johns Hopkins Researcher Dr. Fred Barrett on the Success of PsychedelicTreatment
One of the most promising — and controversial — fields of research in the realm of mental and physical health is that of psychedelic treatment. Over the past decades, we’ve witnessed a gradual change in the public perception of psychedelics, as they’ve gone from dangerous and illegal drugs to promising substances that can be profoundly helpful for treating mental illness. But there are still plenty of questions, like how do psychedelics work? Are they safe? Who can they help? It’s a huge topic that touches psychology, neurology, integrative and conventional medicine, and federal regulations, among other areas, so it was important that we explore it with one of the foremost experts on psychedelics. Dr. Fred Barrett, cognitive neuroscientist and director of the Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research at Johns Hopkins University, joined Adrienne to talk about how psychedelics work, the research behind psychedelic treatment, LSD and psilocybin benefits, and more.
Sarah Hornsby on How to Treat Mouth Breathing at Night with Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
When Sarah Hornsby graduated with a degree in dental hygiene, she had no idea that it would lead her to her current career. She’s a dental hygienist, but she specializes in the little-known field of orofacial myofunctional therapy, which she hadn’t even heard of during her initial training. After becoming fascinated by the topic, Hornsby went on to found two companies: Faceology, which is a virtual clinic for patients seeking this orofacial myofunctional therapy, and MyoMentor, which is to help educate other health professionals on the topic. Read on to learn what, exactly, orofacial myofunctional entails, why mouth breathing at night is such a huge and important health issue, how it all relates to tongue ties and tongue treatment, and much more.
How I Found Lyme Disease Natural Treatment after Years of Chronic Lyme Symptoms
WellBe Founder Adrienne Nolan-Smith was diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease when she was 11 years old. After a failed course of antibiotics, doctors told her she’d just have to live with the diagnosis. Her mother refused to accept that and researched integrative therapies, including use of a hyperbaric oxygen tank.
I Cured My Fibromyalgia: How Kelli Tennant Found Natural Remedies for Fibromyalgia
Kelli Tennant was a Division I athlete and in the best shape of her life when suddenly she became bedridden. Over the course of 13 years, she overcame an incorrect fibromyalgia diagnosis and found health.