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As a physician and a lifelong practitioner of Pranayama, I always knew my breath was powerful. It grounded me, centered my mind, and became my morning prayer—my quiet ritual of stability. But only when I immersed myself in the physiology of Lifestyle Medicine and Obesity Medicine did I understand something far more extraordinary: Your breath is one of the most profound ways to optimize your metabolic state—because it is the fastest, most precise tool to influence your Autonom

When it comes to managing or preventing chronic diseases, the path can feel overwhelming. So many options, so many opinions. But what if I told you there’s a way to cut through the noise? Proven health improvement plans offer a clear, reliable roadmap to better health. These plans are not just theories or trends; they are grounded in solid research and real-world success. They empower you to take control of your health with confidence and clarity. Why Proven Health Improveme

In my previous article, I shared why sled dogs are my favorite role model for health. Their physiology is a masterpiece of endurance. But since writing that, I’ve had an "aha moment" about why  they are so resilient. It isn't just that they run. It’s that they run in the cold. Sled dogs don't just burn energy; they multiply it. With winter approaching, we have a unique opportunity to copy their secret. You don’t need to be an elite athlete to do this. The ability to have bou

When you decide to take charge of your health, the journey often begins with a conversation - a deep dive into your daily habits, your challenges, and your goals. A lifestyle medicine consultation is exactly that kind of conversation, but with a clear purpose: to help you prevent, manage, or even reverse chronic diseases through sustainable lifestyle changes. Imagine it as a roadmap session where you and your healthcare provider chart a course toward a healthier, more vibrant

For decades, the conversation around menopausal hormone therapy (HT) has been confusing. You've heard it all: it's a miracle for hot flashes, but it might be risky for your heart. This fear has left millions of women and their doctors hesitant, navigating one of life's most significant transitions without a clear map. That map may finally be here. A groundbreaking new analysis of the landmark Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study was just published in JAMA Internal Medicine ,

In nutritional science, the focus has historically been on   what   we eat—calories, macronutrients, and micronutrients. However, an accumulating body of evidence highlights a critical, often-overlooked variable:   when   we eat. This is the field of   chrononutrition , the study of how nutrition interacts with our 24-hour (circadian) biological clocks to impact health. This alignment—or misalignment—between our feeding schedules and our internal rhythms has profound implicat

Every October, the world is painted pink in support of breast cancer awareness. This movement has fueled groundbreaking improvements in early detection, treatment options, survivorship, and community support. But the story of the ribbon began with a different color—and a different vision. In the early 1990s, a 68-year-old woman named Charlotte Haley hand-made peach ribbons at her kitchen table. The cause was deeply personal: she had watched her grandmother, sister, and daught

Alzheimer's disproportionately affects women, with a 1-in-5 lifetime risk. But it's not inevitable. Learn 5 science-backed lifestyle changes to protect your brain health, reduce dementia risk, and take control of your future.

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Hot flashes are more than just uncomfortable—they might be quietly signaling something about your heart health. A striking new study from...