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The Problem With Using the RICE Protocol to Treat a Soft Tissue Injury
Some think the RICE protocol — rest, ice, compression, and elevation — is an outdated way to handle injuries. Here’s how to use a little PEACE and LOVE for recovery.
The 7 Types of Rest
If you’re feeling run-down, you might be deficient in one of the seven types of rest. Learn how you can recharge your physical, mental, emotional, creative, social, sensory, and spiritual self.
How to Optimize Your Skin’s Natural Detoxification Process
Learn more about the vital role your skin plays in detoxification — and how you can support it.
How to Optimize Your Liver’s Natural Detoxification Process
Learn more about the vital role your liver plays in detoxification — and how you can support it.
What Is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
The gold standard in psychotherapy, CBT can help with a range of mental disorders, including anxiety, obsessive–compulsive disorder, depression, addiction, insomnia, and PTSD.
The Health Benefits of Medicinal Mushrooms
Fungi have been used as medicine for thousands of years. Discover six varieties and their many health benefits.
How to Balance Your Hormones as You Age
Supplementing with exogenous hormones — think testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone — for age-related concerns has become commonplace. Here’s what to know about hormone therapies and their broader effects on health.
Chef Justin Sutherland on Food, Culture, and the Importance of Community
The chef, TV host, and cookbook author dishes on deepening our connections and celebrating food culture.
How to Optimize Your GI System’s Natural Detoxification Process
Learn more about the vital role your gastrointestinal system plays in detoxification — and how you can support it.
PUMPING IRONY: Boomers on a Binge
Alcohol-related deaths have been rising at an alarming rate among American seniors, who may be unaware of the risks. And while some countries are taking steps to curb consumption, U.S. regulators seem perfectly comfortable with the status quo.
8 Yoga Poses to Help Digestion
Stretch, twist, and breathe your way to better digestion with this restorative flow.
DIGIN: A 5-Step Functional-Medicine Protocol to Treat Digestive Disorders
This framework can help simplify the process of diagnosing and treating complex digestive disorders.
Behind the Scenes With Justin Sutherland (Video)
Go behind the scenes of our cover shoot with chef and cookbook author Justin Sutherland and listen to him talk about food, culture, and community.
The Untold Story of Women’s Strength
The new book Strong Like Her delves into the history of the women who defied convention in pursuit of physical strength — and shares the stories of some of today’s most awe-inspiring athletes.
THC as Medicine?
Many health conditions, such as chronic pain, glaucoma, and Alzheimer’s disease, respond well to THC-rich medical cannabis.
How to Optimize Your Lungs’ Natural Detoxification Process
Learn more about the vital role your lungs play in detoxification — and how you can support them.
How Conventional Farming Practices Harm the Soil
Widespread farming practices like monoculture planting and the use of chemical fertilizers have a detrimental effect on soil health.
Why Do People Have Differing Detox Capacities?
Genetics, environment, and nutrition can all affect an individual’s ability to detox. Learn more.
The Problem With Delta-8 THC
Both the CDC and the FDA have issued warnings about products containing delta-8 THC. Learn why.
5 Stretches to Promote Recovery and Stress Relief
A stretch specialist demonstrates a few moves that can relieve muscle tension and counter stress.
7 Ways to Find Food From Good Soil
Some food and farm activists want to see an official “soil health” label — much like the federally regulated organic label — but for now, nothing like this exists to guide consumers. Finding food grown in good soil requires some detective work. Experts offer these clues.