Accepting Loveland Foundation Vouchers for California Therapy
For the girlies that have/ use @thelovelandfoundation vouchers, I am accept the vouchers for therapy in CA. Reach out if you are looking for a therapist ✨
Placenta’s Estrogen Surge Explains Postpartum Hormone Crash
A pregnant woman produces more estrogen in a single day of late pregnancy than a non-pregnant woman produces in an entire year. The placenta drives this. It becomes the largest hormone-producing organ in your body and runs at a scale...
Chaos in Life Mirrors Chaotic Information Consumption
If your life feels chaotic -> look at your inputs. A scattered mind is often a reflection of scattered consumption.
Nature Syncs Our Heart Rhythm, Boosting Health
Something we overlook… Our body is constantly syncing with our environment. Every time I’m by the ocean, my #HRV starts to mirror the waves. Maybe better health isn’t another intervention… Maybe it’s reconnecting with nature. 🌊 https://t.co/x5xbhjlner
VR Therapy Shows Promise for IBS Treatment
Most people think of VR as gaming. In clinic, we’re using it to help patients manage IBS—alongside meds and diet. We’re looking forward to presenting results from our first IBS randomized controlled trial at #DDW26 in Chicago Non-drug therapies are having a moment. @DDWMeeting...
Boundaries Empower You; Ultimatums Control Others
Boundary VS Ultimatum Boundary: * About you. * You control it. * Protects your peace. * No punishment. * Informs. Ultimatum: * About them. * They control it. * Controls their behavior. * Threat attached. * Demands.
Push Less, Achieve More: Adopt the 85% Rule
The 85% Rule will change your life… In a 2020 episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, actor Hugh Jackman shared a story about legendary track athlete Carl Lewis: Carl Lewis won his Olympic medals by running at 85% effort. The 85% Rule says...
Sleep: A Modifiable Key to Aging and Alzheimer’s
“If sleep is a missing piece in the explanatory puzzle of aging and Alzheimer’s disease, then maybe we can do something about it. Sleep is a modifiable factor.” — Dr. Matthew Walker Listen to my interview with sleep expert Dr. Matthew Walker:...
Skipping Breakfast Undermines Athlete Performance and Recovery
Breakfast isn’t optional it’s essential for optimal health and performance. The average person is on their phone > 5 hours per day. You have time for a 5-min breakfast that you can prepare the night before or wake up 10-min...
Spinal Flexion Can Reduce Pain When Performed Correctly
Flexing your spine can actually make it hurt less. For the right person. Really. A flexion-bias template: Squat: Barbell Back Squat Hinge: RDL Lunge: Reverse Lunge Push: Feet-Elevated Bench Press Pull: Deficit DB Row Carry: Farmer's Carry Spinal flexion isn't dangerous....
Oxygenated Water Boosts Cycling Performance, Study Shows
Can oxygenated water improve athletic performance? In this blog, Dr Nick Tiller and I discuss findings from a study showing oxygenated water improves cycling performance... Read here: https://t.co/pqgFyUWJSv https://t.co/qNDIecK4Pj
Health Crises Reveal CEOs Neglect Lifestyle Management
I thought I was having a heart attack. Hospital three times in two years. Every time the verdict: nothing wrong. The fix wasn't medical. It was how I ran my health. Most CEOs get this backwards. https://t.co/V6hjnDkJRX
Progressive Overload, Not Rush, Heals Injured Tendons
Most injured runners I meet do a pretty good job at the initial phase of calming down their tendon injury. They do things like relative rest, avoiding irritating activities and letting the tendon settle down. What they usually mess up...
Nature Nurtures Us; It's Time to Protect Her
Stepping out into nature is always a good idea. She is there to hold you. Regulate you. Inspire you. Heal you. Nourish you. Thank you Mother Nature for all you do. May we do a better job of taking care of...
Natural Carbs Beat Added Sugar for Endurance Fuel
Carbs from foods with added sugar and carbs from foods without added sugar are used in the same way in the body, but should we rely heavily on added sugar foods as fuel before endurance exercise? I say no and...
Belief in Treatment Lowers Brain Pain Activity
Simply believing you’re being treated can measurably reduce the brain’s pain processing. MRI scans across 20 studies show that placebo treatment reduces activity in pain-processing brain regions. The effect is small, but consistent. Full video on placebo: https://t.co/l1PV2LNyhA Study: PMID: 33654105
Bad Sleep Drives Depression and Insulin Resistance, Not Just Symptom
One of the most expensive mistakes in health is treating bad sleep as a side effect. Very often, it is part of the mechanism. A new study on depression and insulin resistance caught my attention. Link at the end. I will walk...
Proper Nutrition Crucial for Athlete Recovery and Performance
The idea that “nutrition doesn’t matter because some pros eat fast food” ignores what the research actually shows. Yes, elite athletes can sometimes get away with poor habits short term but proper nutrition, hydration, and sleep consistently lead to: 🧠Improved motor skills ✅improved...
Treat Your Body Like a Business KPI
Running restaurants, leading an industry association, and still showing up. People ask how I do it. Simple answer? I treat my body like my most important business asset. Here’s what I do: Monitor your steps. Aim for 10,000 a day. 1 minute of walking...
Under 5 Hours Sleep
"...people who sleep fewer than 5 hours per night had a 50% increased risk of developing coronary heart disease and a 15% increased risk of having a stroke." page 86 in the Lifestyle Medicine Pocket Guide. Sleep is a...
Chronic Stress Undermines Diet and Exercise Benefits
People who are chronically stressed are more susceptible to food and exercise related issues. Psychoneuroimmunology research shows chronic psychological stress dysregulates the immune response in atopic (allergic) conditions. The number of people who change their diets, but not how they...
Psychedelics Could Revolutionize Psychiatry Like Microscopes Transformed Biology
“Psychedelics, used responsibly and with proper caution, would be for psychiatry what the microscope is for biology and medicine." – Stanislav Grof
Inflammation, Not Cholesterol, Drives Heart Disease
I've been saying this since 2011. Inflammation drives heart disease. Cholesterol is a passenger. Under 1 = good. Over 3 = something is on fire. Order the test online for $30. Don't wait for your doctor to catch up. Better yet, join @unlimited.life for...
Muscle Loss Starts at 30—Stay Active to Preserve Strength
We need our strength to remain healthy, active+independent throughout our lives. We start to lose muscle mass after 30, if we don't work on it. Here's a Special Harvard Health report with more info. Honored to serve as medical editor....
Morning Workouts Spark Healthier Eating, Spending, and Productivity
Some habits don't just change one behavior, they change everything. People who exercise in the morning tend to eat better, spend less, and procrastinate less, without even trying to. https://t.co/QQnh85Abde
Night Shifts Overwhelm Your Body, Not Your Will
Night shift workers aren't weak the schedule is physiologically brutal. Science says your body is fighting for balance every single shift. Send this to your night shift crew who thinks it's all in their head. Comment NIGHTSHIFT if you want my full...
Build Mental Toughness in 14 Free Daily Lessons
We all face pressure. We all need resilience. We need to develop our mental game. It's hard to do. That's why I created a FREE 14 day course on mental toughness. A new video every day explaining a key concept that helps you...
One Week Plastic-Free Diet Slashes Hormone Disruptors 60%
A “plastic-free diet” cut endocrine-disrupting chemicals in the body by up to 60% in just 1 week. Participants in a recent study switched to low-plastic food, plastic-free kitchenware, and screened personal care products for 7 days. Urinary BPA fell by 59%, and...
Deep Breathing Activates Rest‑Digest System, Reducing Stress
Taking deep breaths turns on your parasympathetic system which helps you rest and digest. It is the opposite of the stressful fight or flight response with the sympathetic system. Deep breaths can keep you calm+centered through the day. #WednesdayThoughts #Health...
Centrum Silver’s Anti‑aging Claim Rests on Limited Evidence
Have ya’all heard the breathless news that daily multivitamin use slows down biological aging and preserves memory? Celebrity wellness influencers like Dr. Rhonda Patrick claim that the COSMOS study found Centrum Silver improved memory and slashed aging by 4 months...
Eating Enough Instantly Reverses Women’s Hidden Health Issues
What changes first when a woman starts eating enough: - Sleep improves within days - Digestion gets better within 1 to 2 weeks - Energy stabilizes within 2 to 3 weeks - Hair stops falling out within 1 to 2 months - Cycles start regulating...
Community, Not Adrenaline, Drives Fitness Class Loyalty
The SOCIAL Glycolytic Trap — "The Class Regular" Glycolytic training happens in groups; it's the only way to SELL the class model beyond long-term gain. The 6 am class. The bootcamp. The CrossFit box (I've run 4). The community is the...
Stress Management Is Key to Thriving at Work and Home
We’re living in a time where we have to show up fully both at work AND at home, if we want both to thrive. The days of one or the other are gone. Expectations are higher than ever. And while...
Even at 71, She Crushes Burpees—Stay Motivated
Transparency moment- went back to my workout class after a 2-month hiatus. I get really unmotivated sometimes. Class was HARD and full of all the things I hate lol- lunges and burpees. But my workout buddy today was a 71-year-old...
Barry Lopez Reveals Cure for Loneliness and Life's Three Tenets
Barry Lopez on the cure for our existential loneliness and the 3 tenets of a full life https://t.co/xiziNeKuc5
Simplify Your Diet for Consistent High‑Performance Energy
Money advice I wish someone gave me: Simplify your diet to the absolute basics. It’s time to stop eating on autopilot. If you want to perform at a high level, you need stable and predictable energy levels. The easiest way to do this is...
Coffee Regularly Improves Mood, Cuts Anxiety, Enhances Memory
Regular consumption of coffee ‘significantly’ boosts mood and reduces anxiety Benefits were also recorded in non-caffeinated coffee, found to improve learning and memory https://t.co/vWQOtWxObh https://t.co/iPzyyxbe2W
Healthcare Must Stop Normalizing Disordered Eating and Privilege
It’s my birthday today and I wish for all healthcare providers to learn about the ways we normalize disordered eating on a daily basis. We need to recognize atypical anorexia and stop encouraging restriction under the guise of health. We...
Seek Real Challenges to Feel Truly Alive
We need to feel alive. To challenge ourselves in meaningful tasks. In a world that numbs us out and pushes us to superficial feeling, we need deep, real experiences. An essay on the magic of doing real things in the real...
Racket Sports Slash Mortality, Boost Heart and Brain Health
Racket sports are linked with some of the largest reductions in all-cause mortality among common physical activities. The mix of short intense bursts, brief recovery, balance, coordination, and fast reactions is great for heart and brain health. Take this as...
Three Key Nutrients for Brain Longevity, Plus Polyphenols
As a bioscientist studying aging, my top 3 nutrients for brain longevity are: → Omega-3s (fatty fish 2–3x/week) → Vitamin B12 (beef, dairy) → Choline (2 eggs daily) Plus plenty of polyphenol-rich foods: berries, extra virgin olive oil, cocoa, nuts, and coffee.
Injured Runners Need Physical & Mental Support
A few people in my community forwarded me a video of a runner deciding to toe the line of the Boston marathon with a pelvic fracture asking if I saw it (no I had not). I really hope that this...
When Recovery Fails, Overtraining Triggers Injury
A 47-year-old runner came to see me many months after surgery. His knee hurt. We dove deeper. He had returned to training, but recently his times had slowed, his heart rate had risen, and his legs had felt heavy. What...
Stop Chasing Routines; Success Needs Less Effort
Guess what? You don’t need another routine. You don’t need more discipline. You don’t need to “try harder.”
Free Documentary Explores Psychedelics, Awareness, and Meditation
New and free documentary on psychedelics, awareness, and meditation, exec produced by Sam Harris. https://t.co/gwXTLJSP06
Aim for 120 Minutes of Nature Weekly for Wellbeing
There are recommendations to spend 120 minutes in nature each week. Do you enjoy time in nature? If so, what do you do? With the season changing soon, we'll have different opportunities to enjoy the world around us. #nature #Health...
Unconscious Self‑Sabotage Undermines Confidence and Preparation
In today’s edition of The Psychology Lab, I discuss the phenomenon of ‘psyching yourself out’ and how our unconscious mind can lead us to self-sabotage by messing with our confidence and preparation. https://t.co/222FEdOoqu
Pressing Tongue to Roof Boosts Strength and Sleep
Tongue exercises (eg opening mouth and slowly circling rim of mouth 5-10x, or pressing tongue from tip snaking to the back to roof of mouth 10-20x) daily we’ve seen change sleep and mechanics.
Radical Acceptance: Stop Fighting Reality, Not Endorsing It
Radical acceptance doesn't mean you're okay with what happened, it means you stop fighting the fact that it did.
AI-Driven Medicine and Cars to Extend Productive Life
Extending human productive life and restoring lost function should be the ultimate objective of AI-powered discovery medicine. It was a great pleasure to share some the story, current progress and long-term plans at one of the most impactful events of...