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What’s the Perfect Amount of Sleep? Dr. Michael Breus Explains
What’s the Perfect Amount of Sleep? Dr. Michael Breus Explains
“Look, here’s the bottom line: everything you do, you do better with sleep.” That’s one of the driving principles behind the work of Dr. Michael Breus, aka “The Sleep Doctor.” As a clinical psychologist, Diplomat of the American Board of Sleep Medicine, and Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Dr. Breus has spent his life researching the topic of sleep and helping countless people improve their health through better sleep.
Natural Candida Overgrowth Treatment for Too Much Yeast in the Body
Natural Candida Overgrowth Treatment for Too Much Yeast in the Body
We talk a lot about gut health over here at WellBe, and rightfully so! After all, it impacts every single aspect of your well-being, both mental and physical. But often, when we speak about gut health, we focus only on the bacteria in your gut. While the balance of good and bad gut bacteria is crucial to gut health, other microbes have an impact as well. One of those important microbes is candida, a form of yeast that supports various bodily functions in small amounts — but when there’s too much yeast in the body, things go haywire. Read on to learn about the signs of candida overgrowth, the best candida overgrowth treatment, the candida overgrowth diet, and more.
Foods that Help Your Immune System: the Link Between Gut Health and Immune System Function
Foods that Help Your Immune System: the Link Between Gut Health and Immune System Function
When it comes to getting and staying well during cold and flu season, your top defense is with the food you eat. At our panel on Nov. 9, 2017, we talked to board-certified internist,  functional medicine doctor, and author of “The Happy Gut,” Dr. Vincent Pedre, health coach and author of “The Real Food Grocery Guide,” Maria Marlowe, and INDAY founder Basu Ratnam (they hosted!) about their best tips for eating for immunity.
James Maskell on Founding “Evolution of Medicine” and the Role of a Functional Medical Doctor
James Maskell on Founding “Evolution of Medicine” and the Role of a Functional Medical Doctor
James Maskell didn’t realize his upbringing was a little unusual until he got to school and was the only kid who not only knew what a chiropractor was, but had his own, and a naturopath. He was also the only student whose mother had to be called before he could be given antibiotics. Though she wasn’t a medical professional, she somehow knew that antibiotic resistance was going to be problem and wanted to protect her son.
Integrative Dentistry 101: Alkalizing Foods, Chronic Bad Breath, and More
Integrative Dentistry 101: Alkalizing Foods, Chronic Bad Breath, and More
Going to the dentist doesn’t just have to be focused on your teeth, gums, and oral health. Dr. Reid L. Winick, D.D.S., founder of Dentistry for Health New York in New York City, talks to WellBe about integrative dentistry and how our oral health gives us vital clues into the health of our entire bodies. Winick started as a conventional dentist and changed course after curing his Crohn’s disease. For the past 20 years, he has practiced integrative dentistry, helping his patients with a variety of oral and non-oral health issues.