The Serious Side Effects of Artificial Sweeteners
Are artificial sweeteners a healthier alternative to sugar? We look at the different types of artificial sweeteners, and the effect they have on your body and health.
nutrition & food
Nutrition is an enormous topic, and one about which most people have strong opinions. Vegan, paleo, keto, Mediterranean, gluten-free — there are passionate advocates for lots of different approaches to eating, many of which are in direct opposition to one another. What’s more, research about nutrition can often seem to contradict itself. It can be confusing.
But food is too important to shy away from because of confusion. So in these articles, we strive to get to the real, indisputable truths about how food impacts your body, and how you should approach your diet to best support your health. Our interviews include a variety of different perspectives, and our in-depth guides provide comprehensive insights into specific nutritional topics.
Read these articles to learn more about food and nutrition and equip yourself with the knowledge you need to make the best choices about what to eat for your unique body.
Dr. Jonathan Aviv on How to Prevent Acid Reflux Naturally
Dr. Jonathan Aviv spoke with WellBe about acid reflux, esophageal cancer, GERD — and how to heal from them with an anti-inflammatory diet.
Dr. Will Bulsiewicz on the Importance of Fiber
Gastroenterologist Dr. Will Bulsiewicz explains the vital role that fiber plays in our gut health and overall well-being.
Integrative Psychiatrist Dr. Ellen Vora on Gut Health and Mental Health
Integrative psychiatrist Dr. Ellen Vora talks with Adrienne about the vital role that the gut plays in our mental health, plus unexpected side effects of ADHD medications, why sleep matters so much for mental health, and more.
Dr. Wayne Jonas on Placebo Effect Studies and More
Dr. Wayne Jonas discusses eye-opening insights on what the placebo effect and sham surgeries reveal about how healing works.
Dr. Vincent Pedre on the Importance of Gut Health
When Dr. Vincent Pedre went to medical school, gut health wasn't a popular topic. But through his own healing journey, he discovered how important it is to every aspect of your health. In our interview, he shares his journey and his expert insights on gut health.
Parsley Health Founder Robin Berzin Is Making Functional Medicine Accessible
Dr. Robin Berzin went to med school at Columbia University with the goal of getting a solid, conventional medicine education that she could use to help patients in a non-conventional way. The combo of studying public health in college and seeing her dad’s experience as a primary care doctor showed her that medicine alone wasn’t the solution— that things like yoga, nutrition, meditation, and lifestyle changes needed to be the first line of defense in preventing disease.
The WellBe Health News Wrap-Up: December 2019 & January 2020
Trying to stay on top of wellness and health news and events can be overwhelming. It’s a lot to digest (pun intended). We saved you the trouble. Here’s what happened in December + January, WellBe-style.
Dr. Will Cole on the Benefits of Dietary Supplements
Should you take dietary supplements? We spoke with functional medicine expert Dr. Will Cole to answer this question (and many more!)