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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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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…
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…
Our Connected Life Crisis
Critical Windows
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…
Our Connected Life Crisis
The Neuroscience of Social Media
How Algorithms Hijack Your Brain
The first in our series: “Our Connected Life Crisis” — How Social Media Steals Your Health &…
The Kitchen Oil Investigation
How ‘Heart-Healthy’ Fats Are Damaging Your Brain
This 15-minute kitchen investigation reveals the hidden toxins stealing your family’s mental clarity—and the replacement strategy to restore vibrant brain function.
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.
Your Hormones in Harmony
Your Hormones After 40: The Changes No One Talks About (But Should)
Navigating Perimenopause & Menopause
Understand the hidden hormonal shifts affecting your brain, metabolism, and energy—plus science-backed solutions to help you thrive through this natural transition.
Beyond Weight Loss With GLP-1s
A Doctor’s Guide to Benefits, Risks, & Natural Alternatives
Discover why GLP-1 medications work when other approaches fail, their surprising health benefits beyond the scale, and science-backed strategies to minimize side effects.
Your Hormones in Harmony | Part 7
Low Testosterone Symptoms in Women
Causes & Natural Solutions
Discover the hidden signs of low testosterone in women, and science-backed natural solutions to restore balance and reclaim your vitality.
Your Hormones in Harmony
High Testosterone in Women
Symptoms, Causes, & Natural Solutions
Elevated testosterone, such as in PCOS, can cause mood problems, acne, weight gain, anxiety, infertility, and various other health issues in women.
PCOS in Young Women
Understanding the Problem & Finding Solutions
Discover why PCOS cases have increased by 67% in young women and the functional medicine approach that goes beyond birth control pills to restore true hormonal balance.
Magnesium
The “Missing Mineral” 80% of Americans Desperately Need for Better Sleep, Fewer Cramps & Calm Nerves
Elite athletes depend on electrolytes… but most doctors never test for it. Discover why magnesium could resolve your sleep issues, muscle cramps, and anxiety.
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.
Breathwork for Stress Relief
8 Science–Backed Techniques to Calm Your Nervous System
The Power of Your Breath Nature’s Stress Relief Tool Is stress your constant companion? You’re not alone….
Calm Your Anxiety With Food
The Functional Medicine Breakthrough
Discover how the gut-brain connection impacts anxiety and learn 5 science-backed dietary strategies to reduce symptoms naturally.
WARNING: Stress Is Sabotaging Your Body’s Detox System
(And Your Doctor Has No Idea)
Feeling stuck despite “trying everything”? The missing link might be in your stress response.
How to Detox Your Brain
Without Doing Anything
Discover how your brain flushes out damaging toxins by 10X during sleep. Protect against cognitive decline without supplements, diets, or exercise.