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Body Image in the Filter Age. A Functional Medicine Approach

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Body Image in the Filter Age

A Functional Medicine Approach

“We make body image issues worse for one in three teen girls.” Facebook said that. Not some outside critic—Facebook’s own researchers, buried in internal documents that only came out because of a whistleblower. Among teens who reported suicidal thoughts, 13%…

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Body Image in the Filter Age. A Functional Medicine Approach

The Connected Life Crisis

Body Image in the Filter Age

A Functional Medicine Approach

“We make body image issues worse for one in three teen girls.” Facebook said that. Not some…

The Connected Life Crisis

The Inflammation Connection

How Social Media Stress Shows Up in Your Body

What if a simple blood test could reveal how much time you spend on social media? Sound…

Beyond Blue Light: How Evening Scrolling Steals Tomorrow's Energy

Our Connected Life Crisis

Beyond Blue Light: Social Media & Sleep

How Evening Scrolling Steals Tomorrow’s Energy (and What Actually Helps)

Blue light gets all the blame — but that’s a bit like blaming the match while ignoring…

Protect Your Child's Developing Brain from Social Media

Our Connected Life Crisis

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Protecting Your Child’s Developing Brain from Social Media

Half of all children under 11 are already caught in The Connected Life Crisis—using social-media platforms they…

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Our Connected Life Crisis

The Neuroscience of Social Media

How Algorithms Hijack Your Brain

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This 15-minute kitchen investigation reveals the hidden toxins stealing your family’s mental clarity—and the replacement strategy to restore vibrant brain function.

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The Hidden Nutrient Deficiency Aging Women Faster Than Anything Else

Why ‘Eating Enough Protein’ Isn’t Enough Anymore

Why protein quality matters more than quantity for women’s health.

Summer: Your Body’s Natural Detox Season (& How to Use It)

Work with your body’s natural rhythms instead of fighting them

Discover the science-backed natural summer detox using seasonal eating. 15 powerhouse foods + 7-day plan. No restrictive cleanses needed.

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Your Hormones in Harmony

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Low Testosterone Symptoms in Women

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Your Hormones in Harmony

High Testosterone in Women

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PCOS in Young Women

Understanding the Problem & Finding Solutions

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Magnesium

The “Missing Mineral” 80% of Americans Desperately Need for Better Sleep, Fewer Cramps & Calm Nerves

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Meet Veronica Porterfield

From Global Justice to Personal Healing

Meet Veronica Porterfield (MS, LN, MPAS, PA-C)

Meet RIFM’s newest provider: Veronica Porterfield, whose remarkable journey from global justice advocate to functional medicine expert brings hope to patients seeking root-cause solutions for complex chronic conditions.

Breaking the Trauma Cycle

New Psychedelics Research is Transforming Mental Health Treatment

New research in psychedelic medicine shows promise for breaking through trauma patterns that traditional treatments can’t reach.

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Calm Your Anxiety With Food

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Discover how the gut-brain connection impacts anxiety and learn 5 science-backed dietary strategies to reduce symptoms naturally.

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Feeling stuck despite “trying everything”? The missing link might be in your stress response.

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Discover how your brain flushes out damaging toxins by 10X during sleep. Protect against cognitive decline without supplements, diets, or exercise.