Functional Fix

  • NewsAmanda Chan

    Natural Ways to Beat Anxiety

    Medication is a hugely important part of the treatment equation, particularly for acute and urgent situations, says Robin Berzin, MD, a functional medicine doctor and founder of Parsley Health.  But there are also natural methods to help quell anxiety, Berzin says — that don’t come with the unknowns of taking anxiety medication over a long period of time. Meditation — three to five minutes a day is a great place to start — can help, as can taking magnesium, nature’s “anti-anxiety medication,” B

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    Sneaky Migraine Triggers — and How to Avoid Them

    In the Yahoo Health video series Functional Fix, Robin Berzin, MD, founder of Parsley Health, shares holistic solutions to the most common health woes. While the exact cause of migraines is still not clear, it’s believed that they occur when the pain center in the brain is triggered — though the trigger can differ depending on the person.  If you’re trying to get to the root of your headaches, functional medicine doctor Robin Berzin, MD, the founder of Parsley Health, says that there are some c

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    Got Back Pain? These Natural Fixes Can Help

    In the Yahoo Health video series Functional Fix, Robin Berzin, MD, founder of Parsley Health, shares holistic solutions to the most common health woes. Back pain affects eight in 10 people at some point in their lives, and it can last just a few days or weeks (as is the case with acute pain) or months or years (as is the case with chronic pain).  While it’s important to work with your doctor to determine the cause and appropriate treatments for your pain (especially if it’s inhibiting your rang

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    3 Common Culprits of Adult Acne (and How to Beat Them)

    In the new Yahoo Health video series Functional Fix, Robin Berzin, MD, founder of Parsley Health, shares holistic solutions to the most common health woes. The truth is, acne also affects adults — though, fortunately, it is possible to get to the root of the problem, says Robin Berzin, MD, founder of Parsley Health. “The main way diet affects your skin is food sensitivities. If you have a “sensitivity’ to a food, like dairy or gluten, that means your immune system reacts when exposed to it.