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Bone Health: the impact of daily toxicant exposures
As the pioneer and global leader of Functional Medicine, the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM) leads and catalyses the efforts of a large and expanding Functional Medicine ecosystem, including providers, educators, payers, industry leaders, regulators, and influencers.
2024
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Research suggests that chronic exposure to environmental toxins can damage bone health and function and subsequently increase the risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures. This blog post from the IFM explores how toxins can disrupt bone metabolism and what dietary and lifestyle interventions may exert a protective effect.
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What Experts Want BIPOC Women to Know About Menopause
The team behind Everyday Health is committed to providing the public with trusted, real-world, evidence-based health information from the leading healthcare providers and patient advocates, alongside personal patient perspectives and health consumer insights from those on the front lines, in real time.
2021
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This article explores the evidence around the increased length and intensity of menopausal symptoms in women of colour when compared to white women, as observed in the SWAN study (Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation). This is a thought-provoking read. It discusses the aspects of life that can let health disparities arise between different ethnic communities, and that are required to be considered by healthcare professionals when working to support individuals.