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Wherever you are tonight, try to watch the sunset

Wherever you are tonight, try to watch the sunset and remember that you are loved, that the beauty of nature is meant to take your breath away, that it's meant to make you think, "Wow, am I lucky to be here and see this!” it's meant to make you hug your loved ones and cherish the special moments that come when you are taking in something beautiful together. ⁠
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Whenever the world feels negative and humans are being tribal and clashing with each other instead of loving each other, I turn to nature and remember that peace and beauty are always alive and well if you seek to see it. What do you think about when you look at this? #getwellbe [📹@hannapauliiina via @thegreatplanet]⁠
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We’ve already done a deep dive into how sugar im

We’ve already done a deep dive into how sugar impacts your health, and the verdict on that one is pretty clear (spoiler alert: it’s bad). 😬 So those of us with a sweet tooth might naturally turn to artificial sweeteners, which give you that sugary flavor without any of the sugar or calories.⁠
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BUT... are the effects of artificial sweeteners on your body and your weight any better than those of sugar? Well, as you can see from this graphic, it's not looking good... however! ⁠
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In our new guide to artificial sweeteners, we fully answer that question, plus we explore the types of artificial sweeteners (some are better than others), the full list of potential side effects, what artificial sweeteners do to your gut health, the link between artificial sweeteners and diabetes, and more.⁠
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Click the link in our bio to read or listen to it, plus we make recommendations for a few healthier-for-you alternatives!⁠
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Do you use artificial sweeteners? Let me know! #getwellbe

Did you know that acid reflux and heartburn come i

Did you know that acid reflux and heartburn come in many forms and are far more common and potentially serious than you might think?! Thankfully, one of my summer favs 🍉 watermelon is one of @doctoraviv most acid-busting foods!
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In our interview with Dr. Aviv, he explains how symptoms of acid reflux go way beyond that burning feeling in the throat and chest that you treat by popping an antacid.⁠
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In reality, acid reflux or GERD can show up as a variety of inflammatory symptoms, which is why so often it goes undiagnosed — and long-term, untreated acid reflux of either type can lead to esophageal cancer.⁠
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Head over to the link in our bio to read/watch/listen to it. If you have acid reflux, what natural approaches have you taken to relieve it? #getwellbe

As a patient advocate, I can't stress this enough.

As a patient advocate, I can't stress this enough. We've grown up in a culture that reveres the white coat, the Ivy League degree, the mysterious world of medical jargon and "testing," but most of us never felt comfortable asking what that testing or procedure or drug really entailed because we feel "so far below" our medical professionals in intellect and understanding of the stuff being done to our own bodies. ⁠
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And yes, some of this stuff is seriously complicated (hello heart surgery!), and does take many years of school to learn, but no one else but you is living day to day in your body, which means no one else – no matter how smart they might seem or how many accolades they might have – should tell you you're fine when you're not, or tell you something going on inside you is normal when you know it's definitely not, or tell you you should feel OK with taking a pill forever instead of healing the root cause.⁠
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Don't back down from asking thoughtful questions, don't leave a medical situation until you feel heard or comfortable with the next steps. Don't assume the right tests are being done. Get empowered and #getwellbe 💪 Who has experienced this? [📝 by @drjolenebrighten

😂 In all seriousness, this is life for a lot of

😂 In all seriousness, this is life for a lot of us: endless to-do lists that just get more and more piled on. Time for self-reflection, self-improvement, doing things considered fun or fulfilling...it seems like there's no time for any of that. "Grow up," I tell myself, this is adulting, fun and play are for kids.⁠
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But this is not a dress rehearsal, and the research is clear that purpose, internal peace, engaging in enjoyable activities with a supportive community, rest, regular movement, sit down home-cooked meals... all of these things play a big role in our health outcomes. ⁠
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So today I’m taking a digital detox to do the tough but important work of changing my mindset that life is mostly "have-to-dos" and start thinking about it as a fun adventure. I hope you’ll join me in ditching or doing less frequently the things that feel like a burden or unenjoyable. Or if you can’t do that, finding a way to make the things we spend the majority of our time doing, feel more like a resounding yes or at least more enjoyable. Because (I'll repeat it for you and for me) this is NOT a dress rehearsal. ⁠
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We've got one body and one life (as far as we know), so love the ride you're on. It turns out that’s healthcare, and research has proven it. Let’s turn being "busy" into being alive. Who's with me?! 🙋‍♀️ #getwellbe [Tweet by @shaynetopp via @intothegloss @follain]⁠

I have always known the problem with our healthcar

I have always known the problem with our healthcare system isn't evil or greedy doctors or administrators. It's incentives. ⁠
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If the system is set up to encourage more drugs, more procedures, more surgeries, more appointments, more hospital stays... well that's just how any motivated healthcare professional will respond. ⁠
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It's the whole idea behind bonuses... they work to motivate people to do certain things!⁠
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How can we restructure the healthcare payment system to encourage medical professionals to focus on helping people heal the root cause of their heal issues instead of using side-effect ridden-crutches and making people reliant on something outside of themselves indefinitely?⁠
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I know you guys have a lot of good ideas, share them below! 👇 #getwellbe [📝 James Bennie, MD]