Dr. Taz On the Issue of Medical Gaslighting and How More Women In Medicine Can Fix It
Dr. Tasneem Bhatia (aka "Dr. Taz") shares how her personal health journey changed her treatment approach, the challenges facing women in medicine, and much more.
sleep
Here you’ll find articles related to sleep. In our dozens of conversations with health experts, one tenet that has come up time and time again is the importance of sleep for your health. Along with diet and exercise, sleep is one of the most central factors that influences your mental and physical health, both in the long-term and short-term.
Sleep is when our bodies are given the chance to rest, repair, and recover. It allows our brain to synthesize everything we experienced throughout the day, to process memories and emotions. It allows our muscles to recover from any exercise or exertion throughout the day. It gives our digestive system a break, and strengthens our immune system. In short, sleep supports every bodily process. However, many people don’t prioritize getting enough sleep, and sometimes those who do strive to get enough rest have sleeping issues.
Read these articles to learn science-backed insights into the importance of sleep for your health, as well as holistic strategies for improving your sleep quality.
Extreme Side Effects of Synthroid: Gabriella Campagna’s Hashimoto’s Story
For a year, Gabriella Campagna, 32, struggled with fatigue, joint pain, hair loss, depression, and always feeling cold, but blamed the symptoms on the stress of post-college life and her dance career. When the New York City woman was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in 2009, she was prescribed Synthroid and sent on her way.
Tapping for Anxiety and How to Tap with Jessica Ortner
Jessica Ortner, creator of The Tapping Solution app, explains the research behind and benefits of tapping for anxiety.
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.
Dr. Bojana Weatherly on the Benefits of Mindfulness, Overcoming Victimhood, and Mindfulness Techniques
Dr. Bojana Weatherly joins Adrienne to share the story of how mindfulness transformed her life and medical practice, as well as the science-backed benefits of mindfulness, the role of victimhood in health, and more.
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.
Health & Wellness News Wrap-Up: February & March 2020
We combed through dozens of articles and studies to bring you the most important health research and wellness news from February and March 2020.
Dr. David Perlmutter on How to Improve Your Brain
Functional neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter sat down with Adrienne to share his findings on how modern life changes our brains and makes it harder to make good choices — and what you can do about it.
September 2017 Health + Wellness News Roundup
MVP Alert! Thanks to a $200 million donation from an alumni couple, the University of California, Irvine is starting a program that pulls in the school’s resources to teach and research alternative therapies and treat patients holistically.