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Our Connected Life Crisis | Part :

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 & How to Get It Back Remember those anti-drug PSAs? “This is your brain on drugs” — the egg sizzling in the pan? We…

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Making Time Health - 2025

Coach’s Corner: Making Time for Health in 2025

Time is often cited as the biggest barrier to prioritizing health, yet making time for well-being can create energy, focus, and even more time in the long run. In this...
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Late Night Snacking: Why We Snack & How to Stop

Walking Powerful Glucose Signal

Made to Move: Despite Regular Exercise, Too Much Sitting May Be Holding You Back

The Power of Beets

Unbeatable Beets: A Functional Food for Wellness

Pre, Pro, & Postbiotics

Pre, Pro, & Postbiotics — Untangling the Prefixes of Gut Health

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Defining Ultra-Processed Food

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8 Ways to Kick Cravings

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Cooking as Self-Care: The Case for Cooking at Home

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Unplug to Upgrade: Smart Ways to Slash Your Screen Time and Unlock a Healthier You

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Reducing Toxic Load to Balance Hormones: Spring Cleaning for Your Hormones

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Rethinking Cancer

The Metabolic Revolution

In a world where cancer treatment is often associated with harsh, toxic therapies, there’s a promising alternative on the horizon—one that works in harmony with the body’s natural processes.

Made for Health

Demystifying Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)

A Conversation with Dr. Lawrence Afrin

If ever there were an 8,000-pound invisible elephant in the medical profession’s waiting room, it’s this disease.

Connected Health

8 Lifehacks to Reduce Stress

Stress is an unavoidable part of life, but it doesn’t have to control you. In this article,…

Neurodivergence, ADHD & Anxiety

Raising Kids in a Post-Pandemic World

Navigating our kids’ mental health post-pandemic is tough, but holistic approaches can make a difference. It’s Gonna Be OK with Dr. Ro.

Lipids & Lipidology

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Thomas Dayspring shares insights on lipid management that could transform your approach to heart health.

Connected Health

9 Lifehacks for a Healthy Gut

Whether you’re experiencing digestive issues or just want to optimize your gut, these practical tips can help you take the next step.

Paradigm Shift

Exploring the Impact of Mold & CIRS on Medicine

It would be difficult to overstate how dramatically my medical practice has been influenced by CIRS—not because I went looking for it…

Connected Health

8 Lifehacks for Better Sleep

Whether you’re struggling to get a good night’s rest or just looking for ways to enhance your sleep quality, these science-backed tips can help you wake up feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day.

Detox | Part 1

Is Toxic Load Causing Your Health Issues?

Our bodies are designed to remove toxins as we’re exposed to them … problems arise as toxins build up over time faster than our bodies can remove them.

Detox | Part 2

A Foundational Detox Plan

Your body is designed to detox. Amplify your natural process to eliminate toxins.

Detox | Part 3

Advanced Detoxification

Curious about my go-to detoxification tools for patients? Explore advanced strategies and special considerations for detoxification.

How to Detox Microplastics From Your Body

Microplastics Everywhere

Microplastics are infiltrating our environment and bodies, posing serious health risks. Learn effective strategies to reduce exposure and support your body’s detoxification processes.

Finding Balance in Technology & Nature

Meet Liz

In April of 2024, we hired Liz Manuell to lead our social media communities. Sure Liz earned…

Protecting Your Mind

Essential Strategies to Combat Alzheimer’s Disease

As the prevalence of Alzheimer’s continues to rise, understanding the disease and how to prevent it becomes increasingly crucial.

Creating a Healing Journey

Curating the Patient Experience at RIFM

I recently interviewed my wife and Co-CEO, Becky Hartman. Becky has been instrumental in shaping the patient experience at our clinic, and in our conversation, we delved into the intricacies of what makes our approach unique and effective.

Overcoming IBS

Take Control of GI Issues Like Irritable Bowel Syndrome

If you’re struggling with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or gastrointestinal (GI) issues, please know that you’re not alone. 10 – 15% of the population has IBS, and GI complaints are one of the major reasons people go to their primary care doctor.

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Proactive Prevention for Our Deadliest Disease

Over the last several years, we seem to have lost sight of the most common killer in…

Mystery Illnesses

Demystifying POTS

This Mystery Illness Sweeping Our Country Doesn’t Need to Mystify You

Understanding POTS can seem overwhelming, but realizing its connection to other conditions offers a pathway to effective treatment.

Medical Misinformation | Part 4

Top 10 Myths About Autoimmune Disease

One in 12 Americans has an autoimmune disease, and twenty percent of the population currently has an auto antibody.

Medical Misinformation | Part 3

Top 10 Myths About Heart Disease

There is so much new research on heart health and how to mitigate our risk for heart disease. Unfortunately, I often hear dated information about heart disease, some of which have even been debunked.