I recently celebrated my birthday, and to mark the occasion I revisited an exercise I first did in 2018 that’s focused on defining my purpose in life. Having a clear purpose not only feels good, but it’s also been shown to have health benefits: it can make you live longer and make you more resistant to chronic disease! Listen to this episode to learn more about why it’s so important to have a life purpose, a simple exercise to help you define your purpose, and how I define my own purpose this year. Join the conversation at the written version of this piece, here: https://getwellbe.com/inspiration/10-ways-define-life-purpose/

I recently celebrated my birthday, and to mark the occasion I revisited an exercise I first did in 2018 that’s focused on defining my purpose in life. Having a clear purpose not only feels good, but it’s also been shown to have health benefits: it can make you live longer and make you more resistant to chronic disease! Listen to this episode to learn more about why it’s so important to have a life purpose, a simple exercise to help you define your purpose, and how I define my own purpose this year. Join the conversation at the written version of this piece, here: <a href="https://getwellbe.com/inspiration/10-ways-define-life-purpose/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getwellbe.com/inspiration/10-ways-define-life-purpose/</a>

The Health Benefits of Having a Purpose in Life

It’s summer, which means it’s sunscreen season. We’ve all universally been told and mostly accepted the fact that it’s important to wear sunscreen every day to protect our skin from damage and skin cancer — but more and more, we’re learning about the dangers of sunscreen itself. So what’s the deal? What should you and you loved ones do to ensue you’re protecting your skin but not damaging your health? Listen to learn everything you need to know about sunscreen and your health, including what sunscreen ingredients to avoid, the best non-toxic sunscreens, natural sunscreen alternatives, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: https://getwellbe.com/safer-sunscreen-guide/

It’s summer, which means it’s sunscreen season. We’ve all universally been told and mostly accepted the fact that it’s important to wear sunscreen every day to protect our skin from damage and skin cancer — but more and more, we’re learning about the dangers of sunscreen itself. So what’s the deal? What should you and you loved ones do to ensue you’re protecting your skin but not damaging your health? Listen to learn everything you need to know about sunscreen and your health, including what sunscreen ingredients to avoid, the best non-toxic sunscreens, natural sunscreen alternatives, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: <a href="https://getwellbe.com/safer-sunscreen-guide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getwellbe.com/safer-sunscreen-guide/</a>

The Real Deal with Sunscreen and Your Health

It's that time again! We're here with our second health &amp; wellness news wrap-up of 2023, and it's full of important and impactful news stories, research breakthroughs, and other tidbits that have an impact on your short- and long-term health. Listen to learn about why you definitely want to invest in a water filter no matter where you live, which supplement has been shown to reduce cancer risk by 12% when taken daily, what people who live over 100 all have in common, the best age to give kids their first smartphone in terms of mental health repercussions, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here:  https://getwellbe.com/health-research-wellness-news-april-may-june-2023

It's that time again! We're here with our second health &amp; wellness news wrap-up of 2023, and it's full of important and impactful news stories, research breakthroughs, and other tidbits that have an impact on your short- and long-term health. Listen to learn about why you definitely want to invest in a water filter no matter where you live, which supplement has been shown to reduce cancer risk by 12% when taken daily, what people who live over 100 all have in common, the best age to give kids their first smartphone in terms of mental health repercussions, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: <a href="https://getwellbe.com/health-research-wellness-news-april-may-june-2023" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://getwellbe.com/health-research-wellness-news-april-may-june-2023</a>

The WellBe Health News Wrap-Up for April - June 2023

There are few things worse than not being able to sleep at night. When you’re tossing and turning in bed for hours, it can be tempting to reach for anything that will just let you fall asleep — but what impact do those sleep aids have on your health? There are a wide range of different sleep aids, from prescription to OTC to natural supplements, and in this episode we’re looking at the health effects of all of them. Listen to learn the short- and long-term side effects of the most common pharmaceutical sleep aids, whether or not natural sleep aids like melatonin are okay for your health, what you can do besides taking a sleep aid to help you get better rest, and more. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: https://getwellbe.com/natural-sleep-aids/ 

There are few things worse than not being able to sleep at night. When you’re tossing and turning in bed for hours, it can be tempting to reach for anything that will just let you fall asleep — but what impact do those sleep aids have on your health? There are a wide range of different sleep aids, from prescription to OTC to natural supplements, and in this episode we’re looking at the health effects of all of them. Listen to learn the short- and long-term side effects of the most common pharmaceutical sleep aids, whether or not natural sleep aids like melatonin are okay for your health, what you can do besides taking a sleep aid to help you get better rest, and more. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: <a href="https://getwellbe.com/natural-sleep-aids/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getwellbe.com/natural-sleep-aids/</a>

What Are the Best Sleep Aids for Your Health?

Sarah Hornsby

Do you breathe through your mouth at night, or know someone who does? If so, it's a bigger problem for your health than you might think. In this fascinating interview, Adrienne talks with dental hygienist and Faceology founder Sarah Hornsby about the emerging field of orofacial myofunctional therapy, and how it helps people correct problems in their breathing (and all the downstream health problems that stem from that). Listen to learn what causes mouth breathing, what health issues are linked to mouth breathing (from autoimmune issues to ADHD and more), how tongue ties relate to it all, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: https://getwellbe.com/mouth-breathing-at-night-sarah-hornsby/

Do you breathe through your mouth at night, or know someone who does? If so, it's a bigger problem for your health than you might think. In this fascinating interview, Adrienne talks with dental hygienist and Faceology founder Sarah Hornsby about the emerging field of orofacial myofunctional therapy, and how it helps people correct problems in their breathing (and all the downstream health problems that stem from that). Listen to learn what causes mouth breathing, what health issues are linked to mouth breathing (from autoimmune issues to ADHD and more), how tongue ties relate to it all, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: <a href="https://getwellbe.com/mouth-breathing-at-night-sarah-hornsby/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getwellbe.com/mouth-breathing-at-night-sarah-hornsby/</a>

Faceology Founder Sarah Hornsby on the Health Risks of Mouth Breathing

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and so this week Adrienne is sharing her own story of recovery from chronic Lyme. After years of symptoms like fatigue and brain fog, she was finally diagnosed, but the recommended course of antibiotics didn't help. Spearheaded by her mother, she set off on a years-long journey of experimenting with alternative and integrative medicine approaches until, finally, she was able to eliminate her symptoms and her body fully beat the disease. Listen to hear her (sometimes wild!) story, or join the conversation at the written version, here: https://getwellbe.com/adrienne-lyme-disease/

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and so this week Adrienne is sharing her own story of recovery from chronic Lyme. After years of symptoms like fatigue and brain fog, she was finally diagnosed, but the recommended course of antibiotics didn't help. Spearheaded by her mother, she set off on a years-long journey of experimenting with alternative and integrative medicine approaches until, finally, she was able to eliminate her symptoms and her body fully beat the disease. Listen to hear her (sometimes wild!) story, or join the conversation at the written version, here: <a href="https://getwellbe.com/adrienne-lyme-disease/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getwellbe.com/adrienne-lyme-disease/</a>

My Chronic Lyme Recovery Story

Donna Jackson Nakazawa

Donna Jackson Nakazawa is an acclaimed science writer who loved to tackle complex problems with big implications for people's everyday life and health. In this interview, she explains one of the biggest and most exciting of these topics: the field of psycho neuroimmunology, of the interplay between our brain, our stress response, and our immune system. Listen to the interview to learn how difficult childhood events shape our stress response for life, why the brain has its own immune system and what this has to do with our body's immune system, why emotional or social threats can have a serious impact on physical health, how early childhood experiences can contribute to autoimmune disease later in life, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: https://getwellbe.com/psycho-neuroimmunology-donna-jackson-nakazawa

Donna Jackson Nakazawa is an acclaimed science writer who loved to tackle complex problems with big implications for people's everyday life and health. In this interview, she explains one of the biggest and most exciting of these topics: the field of psycho neuroimmunology, of the interplay between our brain, our stress response, and our immune system. Listen to the interview to learn how difficult childhood events shape our stress response for life, why the brain has its own immune system and what this has to do with our body's immune system, why emotional or social threats can have a serious impact on physical health, how early childhood experiences can contribute to autoimmune disease later in life, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: <a href="https://getwellbe.com/psycho-neuroimmunology-donna-jackson-nakazawa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getwellbe.com/psycho-neuroimmunology-donna-jackson-nakazawa</a>

Donna Jackson Nakazawa on the Link Between Stress, Emotion, and Immunity

Kelli Tennant

Kelli Tennant was in the best shape of her life, playing volleyball as a D-1 athlete when suddenly her body completely broke down — numbness, nerve pain, extreme fatigue. She was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and told she would never play sports again. Over the course of the next 13 years, she went on an incredible healing journey that led her to uncover several root cause conditions and find lasting health. Listen to learn why she decided to abandon conventional treatment for a more integrative approach, what lifestyle changes she made to reverse her symptoms, the role emotional trauma played in her healing, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: https://getwellbe.com/kelli-tennant-fibromyalgia/

Kelli Tennant was in the best shape of her life, playing volleyball as a D-1 athlete when suddenly her body completely broke down — numbness, nerve pain, extreme fatigue. She was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and told she would never play sports again. Over the course of the next 13 years, she went on an incredible healing journey that led her to uncover several root cause conditions and find lasting health. Listen to learn why she decided to abandon conventional treatment for a more integrative approach, what lifestyle changes she made to reverse her symptoms, the role emotional trauma played in her healing, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: <a href="https://getwellbe.com/kelli-tennant-fibromyalgia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getwellbe.com/kelli-tennant-fibromyalgia/</a>

How Star Athlete Kelli Tennant Healed her Fibromyalgia

It's that time again! We're here with our first health &amp; wellness news wrap-up of 2023, and it's full of important and impactful news stories, research breakthroughs, and other tidbits that have an impact on your short- and long-term health. Listen to learn about why Lunchables ended up in school cafeterias, which type of birth control is associated with breast cancer, exactly how psychedelics change a person's brain, why maternal death rates are at their highest in 60 years, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: https://getwellbe.com/health-research-wrap-up-january-february-march-2023/

It's that time again! We're here with our first health &amp; wellness news wrap-up of 2023, and it's full of important and impactful news stories, research breakthroughs, and other tidbits that have an impact on your short- and long-term health. Listen to learn about why Lunchables ended up in school cafeterias, which type of birth control is associated with breast cancer, exactly how psychedelics change a person's brain, why maternal death rates are at their highest in 60 years, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: <a href="https://getwellbe.com/health-research-wrap-up-january-february-march-2023/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getwellbe.com/health-research-wrap-up-january-february-march-2023/</a>

Health News Wrap-Up for January - March 2023

If you're among the billions of people who drink coffee every day, you likely have a certain routine around it: how much you drink, what kind of beans you use, how you brew it, what you put in it, whether you drink decaf or regular, etc. But did you know that each one of those choices has an impact on both your long- and short-term health? We know, it's a lot to consider, especially before you've had your morning cup, so we broke it ALLLLL down in this in-depth guide. Listen to learn the health impact of caffeine, the 4 worst things to put in your coffee (and what to choose instead), which method of brewing to avoid at all costs, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the guide here: https://getwellbe.com/healthy-coffee-creamer-alternatives/

If you're among the billions of people who drink coffee every day, you likely have a certain routine around it: how much you drink, what kind of beans you use, how you brew it, what you put in it, whether you drink decaf or regular, etc. But did you know that each one of those choices has an impact on both your long- and short-term health? We know, it's a lot to consider, especially before you've had your morning cup, so we broke it ALLLLL down in this in-depth guide. Listen to learn the health impact of caffeine, the 4 worst things to put in your coffee (and what to choose instead), which method of brewing to avoid at all costs, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the guide here: <a href="https://getwellbe.com/healthy-coffee-creamer-alternatives/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getwellbe.com/healthy-coffee-creamer-alternatives/</a>

How Your Daily Coffee Affects Your Health

Adrienne Nolan-Smith, BCPA is a holistic patient advocate, speaker, health researcher, and wellness expert.The GetWellBe Podcast shares investigative guides and research roundups as well as informative and inspiring interviews from the world’s greatest experts on functional medicine and wellness – people who have dedicated their lives to studying and working with patients to heal naturally or who themselves have healed devastating chronic illnesses with a holistic approach – to inspire YOU to become the most empowered you can be in your health, and therefore your life, and your future. For the written and video versions of all episodes as well as much more to help empower you in your health, head to https://getwellbe.com - but first be sure to subscribe to the podcast.

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Adrienne Nolan-Smith, BCPA is a holistic patient advocate, speaker, health researcher, and wellness expert. The GetWellBe Podcast shares investigative guides and research roundups as well as informative and inspiring interviews from the world’s greatest experts on functional medicine and wellness – people who have dedicated their lives to studying and working with patients to heal naturally or who themselves have healed devastating chronic illnesses with a holistic approach – to inspire YOU to become the most empowered you can be in your health, and therefore your life, and your future. For the written and video versions of all episodes as well as much more to help empower you in your health, head to <a href="https://getwellbe.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getwellbe.com</a> - but first be sure to subscribe to the podcast.

The GetWellBe Podcast

Adrienne Nolan-Smith

Robin Berzin

Dr. Robin Berzin went to medical school at Columbia University with the goal of getting a solid, conventional medicine education that she could use to help patients in a non-conventional way. The combo of studying public health in college and seeing her dad’s experience as a primary care doctor showed her that medicine alone wasn’t the solution— that things like yoga, nutrition, meditation, and lifestyle changes needed to be the first line of defense in preventing disease. After graduation, she trained at The Institute for Functional Medicine. In 2015, she founded Parsley Health, a boutique membership-based healthcare provider focused on functional medicine. Listen to hear about:  Why it's important to use a health coach An incredible autoimmune patient story: A rare condition called Behcet’s autoimmune vasculitis left her with numerous ulcers, inflammation, insomnia, weight gain, and acne. Powerful steroids hadn’t helped, but Parsley helped her become medication and symptom-free in six weeks! How to get doctors to really learn about nutrition in a useful way Robin's advice on how to advocate for getting the healthcare you want and need to avoid disease and save money in the long run.  Click here to watch the video version of this interview: https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/robin-berzin-parsley-health-patient-story While you're there, sign up to become a WellBe Insider and get all of our latest content, special offers and big announcements sent right to you! Oh and hang with us daily on Instagram! www.instagram.com/getwellbe  xx Adrienne &amp; Team WellBe

Dr. Robin Berzin went to medical school at Columbia University with the goal of getting a solid, conventional medicine education that she could use to help patients in a non-conventional way. The combo of studying public health in college and seeing her dad’s experience as a primary care doctor showed her that medicine alone wasn’t the solution— that things like yoga, nutrition, meditation, and lifestyle changes needed to be the first line of defense in preventing disease. After graduation, she trained at The Institute for Functional Medicine. In 2015, she founded Parsley Health, a boutique membership-based healthcare provider focused on functional medicine. Listen to hear about: <ul> <li>Why it's important to use a health coach</li> <li>An incredible autoimmune patient story: A rare condition called Behcet’s autoimmune vasculitis left her with numerous ulcers, inflammation, insomnia, weight gain, and acne. Powerful steroids hadn’t helped, but Parsley helped her become medication and symptom-free in six weeks!</li> <li>How to get doctors to really learn about nutrition in a useful way</li> <li>Robin's advice on how to advocate for getting the healthcare you want and need to avoid disease and save money in the long run.</li> </ul> Click here to watch the video version of this interview: <a href="https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/robin-berzin-parsley-health-patient-story" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/robin-berzin-parsley-health-patient-story</a> While you're there, sign up to become a WellBe Insider and get all of our latest content, special offers and big announcements sent right to you! Oh and hang with us daily on Instagram! <a href="http://www.instagram.com/getwellbe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/getwellbe</a> xx Adrienne &amp; Team WellBe

Robin Berzin MD, founder of Parsley Health on the power of functional medicine to heal - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)

Ellen Vora

Integrative psychiatrist Dr. Ellen Vora, MD takes a functional medicine approach to mental health, addressing root causes and considering the patient’s whole self as part of the diagnosis and care. We talked about:  The role sleep plays in mental health The connection between mental health and gut health and diet The root causes and natural approaches to treating anxiety and depression ADD/ADHD and the side effects of stimulants The effectiveness of antidepressants How she uses her acupuncture and yoga training with patients The one thing you can do to advocate for better mental health in your daily life  Enjoy listening! You can also watch the video version of this interview here: https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/ellen_vora_gut_health_mental_health When you're there don't forget to sign up to become a WellBe Insider to get our big announcements, special offers and our latest content delivered to you. Oh and hang with us daily on Instagram! www.instagram.com/getwellbe xxx Adrienne &amp; Team WellBe

Integrative psychiatrist Dr. Ellen Vora, MD takes a functional medicine approach to mental health, addressing root causes and considering the patient’s whole self as part of the diagnosis and care. We talked about: <ul> <li>The role sleep plays in mental health</li> <li>The connection between mental health and gut health and diet</li> <li>The root causes and natural approaches to treating anxiety and depression</li> <li>ADD/ADHD and the side effects of stimulants</li> <li>The effectiveness of antidepressants</li> <li>How she uses her acupuncture and yoga training with patients</li> <li>The one thing you can do to advocate for better mental health in your daily life</li> </ul> Enjoy listening! You can also watch the video version of this interview here: <a href="https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/ellen_vora_gut_health_mental_health" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/ellen_vora_gut_health_mental_health</a> When you're there don't forget to sign up to become a WellBe Insider to get our big announcements, special offers and our latest content delivered to you. Oh and hang with us daily on Instagram! <a href="http://www.instagram.com/getwellbe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/getwellbe</a> xxx Adrienne &amp; Team WellBe

Integrative Psychiatrist Dr. Ellen Vora on a Holistic Approach to Mental Illness and Mental Health - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)

Jennifer Esposito

Actress Jennifer Esposito spent 30 years dealing with mysterious health ailments including chronic sinus infections, mental illness symptoms, gut trouble, hair falling out, skin and nails coming off and allergies before she was finally diagnosed with celiac disease. In this clip, she tells the story of how her increasingly severe symptoms went undiagnosed, and the moment she knew she needed to take action and get to the root of her issues and then the long, hard but successful road to healing. In it, she discusses everything that happened before the diagnosis and all of her symptoms, how she finally found someone who ran the right tests, all of the tools she used to fully heal her badly damaged gut and mind, the functional medicine doctor who helped and everything she is now trying to teach others as a result of her experience. Watch or read the interview here: https://getwellbe.com/inspiration/jennifer-esposito-celiac-disease-diagnosis Did you have a similar misdiagnosis or experience with Celiac or another autoimmune condition? Let me know in the comments on the article page - I'd love to hear your story. This story is bonkers, I loved hearing it and I know you will too! xx Adrienne &amp; Team WellBe p.s. Hang with us daily at www.instagram.com/getwellbe 

Actress Jennifer Esposito spent 30 years dealing with mysterious health ailments including chronic sinus infections, mental illness symptoms, gut trouble, hair falling out, skin and nails coming off and allergies before she was finally diagnosed with celiac disease. In this clip, she tells the story of how her increasingly severe symptoms went undiagnosed, and the moment she knew she needed to take action and get to the root of her issues and then the long, hard but successful road to healing. In it, she discusses everything that happened before the diagnosis and all of her symptoms, how she finally found someone who ran the right tests, all of the tools she used to fully heal her badly damaged gut and mind, the functional medicine doctor who helped and everything she is now trying to teach others as a result of her experience. Watch or read the interview here: <a href="https://getwellbe.com/inspiration/jennifer-esposito-celiac-disease-diagnosis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getwellbe.com/inspiration/jennifer-esposito-celiac-disease-diagnosis</a> Did you have a similar misdiagnosis or experience with Celiac or another autoimmune condition? Let me know in the comments on the article page - I'd love to hear your story. This story is bonkers, I loved hearing it and I know you will too! xx Adrienne &amp; Team WellBe p.s. Hang with us daily at <a href="http://www.instagram.com/getwellbe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/getwellbe</a>

Actress Jennifer Esposito was Sick with Celiac Disease Symptoms for 30 Years Before Being Diagnosed - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)

In honor of Lyme Disease Awareness month which is May, I’ve decided to share with you my story of Lyme and Lyme recovery. It’s one full of crazy treatments and ups and downs, but I know for many out there suffering and looking for answers, it might provide the hope or inspiration and certainly some ideas about treatments and things to try to heal. In this episode I discuss: -Lyme testing and diagnostics -Lyme symptoms -Standard/conventional Lyme treatment (antibiotics) and why it often doesn't heal people who then suffer from Chronic Lyme -The integrative treatments I did  -Why different treatments will work on some people and not others -What my mom (who was my caregiver and advocate) taught me in my healing process -What I learned from the doctors and practitioners we saw To read and/or watch my story click here: https://getwellbe.com/adriennes-blog/adrienne-lyme-disease Tell me your Lyme story in the comments there, I'd love to hear it. Oh and be sure to become a WellBe Insider and get our latest content, big announcements, and special offers weekly! Oh and hang with us daily on Instagram www.instagram.com/getwellbe  xx Adrienne &amp; Team WellBe

In honor of Lyme Disease Awareness month which is May, I’ve decided to share with you my story of Lyme and Lyme recovery. It’s one full of crazy treatments and ups and downs, but I know for many out there suffering and looking for answers, it might provide the hope or inspiration and certainly some ideas about treatments and things to try to heal. In this episode I discuss: -Lyme testing and diagnostics -Lyme symptoms -Standard/conventional Lyme treatment (antibiotics) and why it often doesn't heal people who then suffer from Chronic Lyme -The integrative treatments I did  -Why different treatments will work on some people and not others -What my mom (who was my caregiver and advocate) taught me in my healing process -What I learned from the doctors and practitioners we saw To read and/or watch my story click here: <a href="https://getwellbe.com/adriennes-blog/adrienne-lyme-disease" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getwellbe.com/adriennes-blog/adrienne-lyme-disease</a> Tell me your Lyme story in the comments there, I'd love to hear it. Oh and be sure to become a WellBe Insider and get our latest content, big announcements, and special offers weekly! Oh and hang with us daily on Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com/getwellbe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/getwellbe</a> xx Adrienne &amp; Team WellBe

My Story of Chronic Lyme Disease Recovery: Adrienne Nolan-Smith, The WellBe Podcast (getwellbe)

Robert Graham

After growing up in Jackson Heights, Queens in New York City, Dr. Robert Graham went on to study internal medicine, public health, and integrative medicine at Harvard. After practicing at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, he saw that by combining the best of these approaches, he could give his patients truly holistic care. That’s why he founded FRESH Med in Brooklyn, NY, an integrative health center where patients are treated as a whole and the goal is to get to the root cause of health issues.   In this interview, Dr. Graham talks about:  The “five pillars” of health and well-being Why the food in hospitals is so terrible How to reform healthcare and medical school education Why self-care really matters How to find a legit integrative doctor His predictions for the next 20 years of healthcare and wellness ...and much, much more.  We think Dr. Graham is such a great guy, we're sure you'll agree! To read/watch this article click here: https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/dr-robert-graham-freshmed Let us know what you think of the interview on the interview article page in the comments and have a WONDERFUL 4th of July! xx Adrienne &amp; Team WellBe p.s. Hang with us daily on Instagram www.instagram.com/getwellbe 

After growing up in Jackson Heights, Queens in New York City, Dr. Robert Graham went on to study internal medicine, public health, and integrative medicine at Harvard. After practicing at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, he saw that by combining the best of these approaches, he could give his patients truly holistic care. That’s why he founded FRESH Med in Brooklyn, NY, an integrative health center where patients are treated as a whole and the goal is to get to the root cause of health issues.  In this interview, Dr. Graham talks about: <ul> <li>The “five pillars” of health and well-being</li> <li>Why the food in hospitals is so terrible</li> <li>How to reform healthcare and medical school education</li> <li>Why self-care really matters</li> <li>How to find a legit integrative doctor</li> <li>His predictions for the next 20 years of healthcare and wellness</li> <li>...and much, much more.</li> </ul> We think Dr. Graham is such a great guy, we're sure you'll agree! To read/watch this article click here: <a href="https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/dr-robert-graham-freshmed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/dr-robert-graham-freshmed</a> Let us know what you think of the interview on the interview article page in the comments and have a WONDERFUL 4th of July! xx Adrienne &amp; Team WellBe p.s. Hang with us daily on Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com/getwellbe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/getwellbe</a>

Dr. Robert Graham, MD on the Five Pillars of Health & Why Self Care is Part of His Practice - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)

Vincent Pedre

When Dr. Vincent Pedre went to med school, gut health wasn't really talked about. But after his own health journey led him to discover the importance of the gut microbiome for overall health, he decided to specialize in the topic.  Today, he's one of the foremost experts on gut health, helping people heal their guts to treat a huge range of chronic diseases and symptoms. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Pedre shares his professional and personal journey, as well as his expert insights on gut health.  Listen to our interview to learn:  How just smelling food impacts digestion What leaky gut actually looks like The exact physical relationship between stress and gut health His 6 top tips for a healthy gut How to know if you have good gut health and much more!  You can also read the interview on getwellbe.com:  https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/dr-vincent-pedre-importance-of-gut-health/ What have you done to improve your gut health? Tell us in the comments on the article page!   xx Adrienne + Team WellBe 

When Dr. Vincent Pedre went to med school, gut health wasn't really talked about. But after his own health journey led him to discover the importance of the gut microbiome for overall health, he decided to specialize in the topic.  Today, he's one of the foremost experts on gut health, helping people heal their guts to treat a huge range of chronic diseases and symptoms. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Pedre shares his professional and personal journey, as well as his expert insights on gut health.  Listen to our interview to learn: <ul> <li>How just smelling food impacts digestion</li> <li>What leaky gut actually looks like</li> <li>The exact physical relationship between stress and gut health</li> <li>His 6 top tips for a healthy gut</li> <li>How to know if you have good gut health</li> <li>and much more!</li> </ul> You can also read the interview on <a href="http://getwellbe.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">getwellbe.com</a>: <a href="https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/dr-vincent-pedre-importance-of-gut-health/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/dr-vincent-pedre-importance-of-gut-health/</a> What have you done to improve your gut health? Tell us in the comments on the article page! xx Adrienne + Team WellBe

How to Improve Gut Health Naturally with Dr. Vincent Pedre - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)

It's that time again! Trying to stay on top of wellness and health news and research can be overwhelming. It’s a lot to digest (pun intended). We saved you the trouble. We looked through over 40 studies and here are the 8 things you really need to know for your health from June and July 2019, WellBe-style. Topics include: 1. Processed Food Drives Weight Gain…And Americans Can’t Stop Eating It  2. Low Childhood Nature Exposure Linked to Worse Adult Mental Health, and Scientists Determine How Much Nature Exposure Is Enough  3. Keurig Dr. Pepper Pulls Its Spring Water Brand for Arsenic Content  4. Baby Health Roundup: Breast Milk Colonizes Baby’s Microbiome, and Baby Acid Reflux Meds Lead to Later Bone Fractures  5. Commonly Prescribed Drug Class Linked to Increased Dementia Risk  6. Judge Denies Trump Effort to Require Prices on Drug Commercials  7. Sugary Drinks Are Linked to Cancer — But We Can Do Something About It  8. Factory Farm Chicken Has the Same Cholesterol Levels As Beef Read the written version (with links to all the studies) below:  https://getwellbe.com/health-news-research/health-news-june-july-2019 Was anything in here shocking or upsetting or satisfying to you about all these pieces of news and research? Head to the above article on getwellbe.com and tell us in the comments! We're super excited about all the new interviews and episodes we have for you in September for season three of The WellBe Podcast! Have the most wonderful August! xx Adrienne &amp; Team WellBe p.s. Don't forget to subscribe when you're on getwellbe.com to get all our latest content, big announcements and special offers in the WellBe newsletter!

It's that time again! Trying to stay on top of wellness and health news and research can be overwhelming. It’s a lot to digest (pun intended). We saved you the trouble. We looked through over 40 studies and here are the 8 things you really need to know for your health from June and July 2019, WellBe-style. Topics include: 1. Processed Food Drives Weight Gain…And Americans Can’t Stop Eating It 2. Low Childhood Nature Exposure Linked to Worse Adult Mental Health, and Scientists Determine How Much Nature Exposure Is Enough 3. Keurig Dr. Pepper Pulls Its Spring Water Brand for Arsenic Content 4. Baby Health Roundup: Breast Milk Colonizes Baby’s Microbiome, and Baby Acid Reflux Meds Lead to Later Bone Fractures 5. Commonly Prescribed Drug Class Linked to Increased Dementia Risk 6. Judge Denies Trump Effort to Require Prices on Drug Commercials 7. Sugary Drinks Are Linked to Cancer — But We Can Do Something About It 8. Factory Farm Chicken Has the Same Cholesterol Levels As Beef Read the written version (with links to all the studies) below: <a href="https://getwellbe.com/health-news-research/health-news-june-july-2019" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://getwellbe.com/health-news-research/health-news-june-july-2019</a> Was anything in here shocking or upsetting or satisfying to you about all these pieces of news and research? Head to the above article on <a href="http://getwellbe.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">getwellbe.com</a> and tell us in the comments! We're super excited about all the new interviews and episodes we have for you in September for season three of The WellBe Podcast! Have the most wonderful August! xx Adrienne &amp; Team WellBe p.s. Don't forget to subscribe when you're on <a href="http://getwellbe.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">getwellbe.com</a> to get all our latest content, big announcements and special offers in the WellBe newsletter!

Season Two Finale: Top 8 Health News & Research You Need to Know from June + July 2019: The WellBe Wrap-up - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)

You hear a LOT about inflammation in the wellness space. But what you don't hear is much explanation about what, exactly, inflammation really is. Is it always bad? Why does it happen? And how can you prevent it? In this week's episode of the podcast, we answer all those questions and more. Listen to learn about the two different types of inflammation and what causes each (hint: one kind is actually good for your health; the other, not so much), what symptoms to look out for to know if you're experiencing an inflammatory response, how inflammation relates to chronic disease, what lifestyle factors impact inflammation, the 14 best foods for fighting inflammation, and much more. You can also read more about inflammation on getwellbe.com: https://getwellbe.com/guides/inflammation-basics/ https://getwellbe.com/guides/foods-fight-inflammation/ And in case you missed it, registration for the WellBe Spark Health Program is now open!! It will only be offered one time this year, and registration closes on 1/21, so if you're at all interested, jump on it! Learn more and register here: https://getwellbe.com/spark-health-program/#enroll xx Adrienne + Team WellBe

You hear a LOT about inflammation in the wellness space. But what you don't hear is much explanation about what, exactly, inflammation really is. Is it always bad? Why does it happen? And how can you prevent it? In this week's episode of the podcast, we answer all those questions and more. Listen to learn about the two different types of inflammation and what causes each (hint: one kind is actually good for your health; the other, not so much), what symptoms to look out for to know if you're experiencing an inflammatory response, how inflammation relates to chronic disease, what lifestyle factors impact inflammation, the 14 best foods for fighting inflammation, and much more. You can also read more about inflammation on <a href="http://getwellbe.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">getwellbe.com</a>: <a href="https://getwellbe.com/guides/inflammation-basics/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getwellbe.com/guides/inflammation-basics/</a> <a href="https://getwellbe.com/guides/foods-fight-inflammation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getwellbe.com/guides/foods-fight-inflammation/</a> And in case you missed it, registration for the WellBe Spark Health Program is now open!! It will only be offered one time this year, and registration closes on 1/21, so if you're at all interested, jump on it! Learn more and register here: <a href="https://getwellbe.com/spark-health-program/#enroll" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getwellbe.com/spark-health-program/#enroll</a> xx Adrienne + Team WellBe

What Actually IS Inflammation, and How Can You Prevent It? - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)

Joy Fennell

When Joy Fennell was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) back in 2008, the future looked bleak. The New York City-based makeup artist was only in her early 30s, but she suddenly found herself unable to lift her arms over her head or walk without a cane, and the only solution doctors offered was an intensive and side effect-laden drug regimen. After becoming nearly bedridden, she decided to take her health into her own hands and find another, drug-free, path to healing rheumatoid arthritis naturally.   In this episode Joy talks about:  her misdiagnosed carpal tunnel prescriptions for a Prednisone and Plaquenil and many other powerful drugs how obesity played into her disease how she avoided a double-knee replacement and neck surgery the role that Rolfing and chiropractic treatment have played in her recovery how her health coach friend helped her as well as a symptom-tracking app, why she believes it’s essential to take control of your own health destiny.  The video/written version is here: https://getwellbe.com/inspiration/joy-fennell-rheumatoid-arthritis Did you heal RA? What did you do? I'd love to know, so leave a comment on the video/written version of the story on getwellbe.com. xx Adrienne &amp; Team WellBe

When Joy Fennell was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) back in 2008, the future looked bleak. The New York City-based makeup artist was only in her early 30s, but she suddenly found herself unable to lift her arms over her head or walk without a cane, and the only solution doctors offered was an intensive and side effect-laden drug regimen. After becoming nearly bedridden, she decided to take her health into her own hands and find another, drug-free, path to healing rheumatoid arthritis naturally.  In this episode Joy talks about: <ul> <li>her misdiagnosed carpal tunnel</li> <li>prescriptions for a Prednisone and Plaquenil and many other powerful drugs</li> <li>how obesity played into her disease</li> <li>how she avoided a double-knee replacement and neck surgery</li> <li>the role that Rolfing and chiropractic treatment have played in her recovery</li> <li>how her health coach friend helped her as well as a symptom-tracking app,</li> <li>why she believes it’s essential to take control of your own health destiny.</li> </ul> The video/written version is here: <a href="https://getwellbe.com/inspiration/joy-fennell-rheumatoid-arthritis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getwellbe.com/inspiration/joy-fennell-rheumatoid-arthritis</a> Did you heal RA? What did you do? I'd love to know, so leave a comment on the video/written version of the story on <a href="http://getwellbe.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">getwellbe.com</a>. xx Adrienne &amp; Team WellBe

Makeup Artist Joy Fennell on Healing Rheumatoid Arthritis Naturally with Diet - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)

Mette Dyhrberg

Mette Dyhrberg was 14 years old when she experienced her first autoimmune symptoms and was diagnosed with psoriasis. She noticed three red dots on her neck, then woke up the next day covered in them. This was the beginning of a decades-long struggle with autoimmune symptoms and chronic illness, which led to five more diagnoses, a ton of drug prescriptions including Humira, and, ultimately, the realization that she wasn’t far from death. At one point, she began losing her eyesight and couldn't walk upstairs without getting winded! That’s when she decided to take control of her treatment, find true health — and build the symptom-tracking app Mymee that helps others do the same. Listen to this incredible recovery story to hear how Mette started to put the pieces together from all these diseases and symptoms, why some of Mette’s friends had no idea she was suffering, how being a CEO influenced her approach to her illness and the role the healthcare system played in her journey. Have you experienced anything like Mette or uses tracking to reverse symptoms or illness? Go to the written and video version of this interview and tell me in the comments! https://getwellbe.com/inspiration/mymee-mette-autoimmune-disease xx Adrienne &amp; Team WellBe p.s. Sign up to become a WellBe Insider while you're there to get all our latest content, big announcements and special offers we don't make anywhere else! www.getwellbe.com/subscribe

Mette Dyhrberg was 14 years old when she experienced her first autoimmune symptoms and was diagnosed with psoriasis. She noticed three red dots on her neck, then woke up the next day covered in them. This was the beginning of a decades-long struggle with autoimmune symptoms and chronic illness, which led to five more diagnoses, a ton of drug prescriptions including Humira, and, ultimately, the realization that she wasn’t far from death. At one point, she began losing her eyesight and couldn't walk upstairs without getting winded! That’s when she decided to take control of her treatment, find true health — and build the symptom-tracking app Mymee that helps others do the same. Listen to this incredible recovery story to hear how Mette started to put the pieces together from all these diseases and symptoms, why some of Mette’s friends had no idea she was suffering, how being a CEO influenced her approach to her illness and the role the healthcare system played in her journey. Have you experienced anything like Mette or uses tracking to reverse symptoms or illness? Go to the written and video version of this interview and tell me in the comments! <a href="https://getwellbe.com/inspiration/mymee-mette-autoimmune-disease" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getwellbe.com/inspiration/mymee-mette-autoimmune-disease</a> xx Adrienne &amp; Team WellBe p.s. Sign up to become a WellBe Insider while you're there to get all our latest content, big announcements and special offers we don't make anywhere else! <a href="http://www." rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.getwellbe.com/subscribe</a>

How Mette Dyhrberg Healed 6 Autoimmune Diseases with Symptom Tracking - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)

Max Lugavere

When Max Lugavere’s mom started showing signs of memory loss a few years ago, the journalist threw himself into researching how diet and lifestyle could’ve contributed to her dementia diagnosis. His new book, ”Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life,” is the culmination of that work, for which he talked to top researchers around the world about dementia prevention.  Generally, at WellBe we try to talk to experts who have some credential in their field or are changing an industry with a healthier alternative. Lugavere, like us, is a researcher, and his book was co-written by Dr. Paul Grewal, a functional medicine physician in New York City. Dr. Grewal approved the research in the book.  Listen to this episode to learn what to eat and do for Alzheimer's and dementia prevention, what we know about the disease based on current research, why eating fewer meals may be better for you, why eating in moderation isn’t good advice, and how to wean yourself off junk foods. Watch the video version of the interview  here. https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/max-lugavere-on-the-best-foods-to-prevent-alzheimers-disease and while you're there sign up to become a WellBe Insider and get our latest content, announcements and offers weekly! For daily inspiration and information follow @getwellbe on Instagram. :)   xx Adrienne &amp; Team WellBe

When Max Lugavere’s mom started showing signs of memory loss a few years ago, the journalist threw himself into researching how diet and lifestyle could’ve contributed to her dementia diagnosis. His new book, ”Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life,” is the culmination of that work, for which he talked to top researchers around the world about dementia prevention. Generally, at WellBe we try to talk to experts who have some credential in their field or are changing an industry with a healthier alternative. Lugavere, like us, is a researcher, and his book was co-written by Dr. Paul Grewal, a functional medicine physician in New York City. Dr. Grewal approved the research in the book.  Listen to this episode to learn what to eat and do for Alzheimer's and dementia prevention, what we know about the disease based on current research, why eating fewer meals may be better for you, why eating in moderation isn’t good advice, and how to wean yourself off junk foods. Watch the video version of the interview <a href="https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/max-lugavere-on-the-best-foods-to-prevent-alzheimers-disease" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> here</a>. <a href="https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/max-lugavere-on-the-best-foods-to-prevent-alzheimers-disease" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/max-lugavere-on-the-best-foods-to-prevent-alzheimers-disease</a> and while you're there sign up to become a WellBe Insider and get our latest content, announcements and offers weekly! For daily inspiration and information follow @getwellbe on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/getwellbe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. :) xx Adrienne &amp; Team WellBe

Alzheimer's and Dementia Prevention with Max Lugavere, author of Genius Foods - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)

Carley Smith

Carley Smith goes by “The Fairy Gutmother” moniker, but the Nutritional Therapy Practitioner isn’t just administering wisdom to make others’ (health) dreams a reality. After Smith, unknowingly contracted Lyme disease, it led to a series of challenges and misguided advice from doctors that harmed her physical and mental health and quality of life. It was only when she started researching Gut and Psychology Syndrome diet (GAPS) and went on the GAPS protocol that she was able to turn her health — and her life — around.  After Smith contracted Lyme, she (unusually) got her period for four months straight. Doctors put her on different birth control pills, but eventually they told her to just “go lay in bed with my feet up,” she told WellBe. The constant bleeding led to a bacterial infection in her uterus and she went on a heavy dose of antibiotics. That triggered a flu-like reaction and she started losing cognitive function. A friend suggested she get tested for Lyme, and it came back positive; she was put on antibiotics. Those antibiotics caused her to break out in tiny little bumps; she was put on more antibiotics. Her stomach became swollen; more antibiotics.  Listen to the remarkable story of how this woman healed and understand more about the GAPS diet, or watch the video version here https://getwellbe.com/inspiration/carley-smith-gaps-diet. And while you're there, sign up to become a WellBe insider!  For daily inspiration and information, follow @getwellbe on Instagram :) http://www.instagram.com/getwellbe     xx Adrienne &amp; Team WellBe

Carley Smith goes by “The Fairy Gutmother” moniker, but the Nutritional Therapy Practitioner isn’t just administering wisdom to make others’ (health) dreams a reality. After Smith, unknowingly contracted Lyme disease, it led to a series of challenges and misguided advice from doctors that harmed her physical and mental health and quality of life. It was only when she started researching Gut and Psychology Syndrome diet (GAPS) and went on the GAPS protocol that she was able to turn her health — and her life — around. After Smith contracted Lyme, she (unusually) got her period for four months straight. Doctors put her on different birth control pills, but eventually they told her to just “go lay in bed with my feet up,” she told WellBe. The constant bleeding led to a bacterial infection in her uterus and she went on a heavy dose of antibiotics. That triggered a flu-like reaction and she started losing cognitive function. A friend suggested she get tested for Lyme, and it came back positive; she was put on antibiotics. Those antibiotics caused her to break out in tiny little bumps; she was put on more antibiotics. Her stomach became swollen; more antibiotics. Listen to the remarkable story of how this woman healed and understand more about the GAPS diet, or watch the video version here <a href="https://getwellbe.com/inspiration/carley-smith-gaps-diet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getwellbe.com/inspiration/carley-smith-gaps-diet</a>. And while you're there, sign up to become a WellBe insider! For daily inspiration and information, follow @getwellbe on Instagram :) <a href="http://www.instagram.com/getwellbe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.instagram.com/getwellbe</a>   xx Adrienne &amp; Team WellBe

Healing Lyme Disease with the GAPS Diet to Improve Gut Health - Carley Smith on The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)

Will Cole

Dr. Will Cole has been eating raw food and drinking adaptogenic tonics since he was a little kid growing up in Pittsburgh (when the wellness movement was definitely not a thing yet). Today, he's parlayed that interest in wellness into a career as an acclaimed functional medicine practitioner who helps people around the world resolve a whole host of health issues, from autoimmune conditions to digestive disorders and beyond.  In this episode of the podcast, Cole shares his journey with Adrienne, and we tap into his expertise about dietary supplements, learning tons of helpful and actionable information on the topic. Listen to learn:  Whether we need supplements or not How to know which supplements you need to take if you are going to take any Which 4 supplements he recommends for everyone What it means if your pee is bright yellow, and much more!  You can also read or watch Dr. Will Cole's interview here:  https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/will-cole-benefits-of-dietary-supplements/  Do you take supplements? What benefits do you see? Tell us in the comments on the article page! xx Adrienne + Team WellBe

Dr. Will Cole has been eating raw food and drinking adaptogenic tonics since he was a little kid growing up in Pittsburgh (when the wellness movement was definitely not a thing yet). Today, he's parlayed that interest in wellness into a career as an acclaimed functional medicine practitioner who helps people around the world resolve a whole host of health issues, from autoimmune conditions to digestive disorders and beyond.  In this episode of the podcast, Cole shares his journey with Adrienne, and we tap into his expertise about dietary supplements, learning tons of helpful and actionable information on the topic. Listen to learn: <ul> <li>Whether we need supplements or not</li> <li>How to know which supplements you need to take if you are going to take any</li> <li>Which 4 supplements he recommends for everyone</li> <li>What it means if your pee is bright yellow, and much more!</li> </ul> You can also read or watch Dr. Will Cole's interview here: <a href="https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/will-cole-benefits-of-dietary-supplements/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/will-cole-benefits-of-dietary-supplements/</a><a href="https://getwellbe.com/guides/inflammation-basics/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Do you take supplements? What benefits do you see? Tell us in the comments on the article page! xx Adrienne + Team WellBe

Supplements 101 with Dr. Will Cole  - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)

Gabriella Campagna

“I just went into this really low swing of major depression for about nine months. I didn’t have a period for nine months. I gained 30 pounds. I never wanted to see friends. I didn’t see the point in anything.”  For a year, Gabriella Campagna struggled with fatigue, joint pain, hair loss, depression, being tired all the time, and always feeling cold, but blamed the symptoms on the stress of post-college life and her dance career. When she was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (the most common thyroid disorder in the U.S., affecting 14 million people) in 2009, she was prescribed Synthroid (sometimes misspelled as Synthyroid) and sent on her way. Synthroid is also the most-prescribed brand-name drug in the country.  The Synthroid thyroid medication initially helped her feel better, but then she started experiencing anxiety, heart palpitations, and manic behavior. Campagna’s mother intuitively thought it was the drug, but multiple doctors told her it wasn’t related and suggested she see a psychiatrist because the issue may have been bipolar disorder or depression. Campagna lowered her Synthroid dosage, and, again, felt better for a while, but then things got worse.  Campagna hit such a low that she thought maybe she did have depression or bipolar, and a psychiatrist offered to prescribe her antidepressants, but her parents resisted. They took her to an endocrinologist, who increased her Synthroid dosage. Within three weeks, she had symptoms of mania.  Listen to the rest of this amazing story to hear how Gabriella ended up in a psychiatric facility on antipsychotics, and how she eventually got to the bottom of her issue, recovered her mental health and got on the path to healing her Hashimoto's.   Watch the video version of this story https://getwellbe.com/inspiration/hashimotos-synthroid-reaction/    And don't forget to subscribe and review our podcast, it makes a huge difference and is so appreciated! Oh and you probably want to follow us Instagram https://www.instagram.com/getwellbe (or Facebook or Youtube too. :)     xxx Adrienne &amp; Team WellBe

“I just went into this really low swing of major depression for about nine months. I didn’t have a period for nine months. I gained 30 pounds. I never wanted to see friends. I didn’t see the point in anything.” For a year, Gabriella Campagna struggled with fatigue, joint pain, hair loss, depression, being tired all the time, and always feeling cold, but blamed the symptoms on the stress of post-college life and her dance career. When she was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (the most common thyroid disorder in the U.S., affecting 14 million people) in 2009, she was prescribed Synthroid (sometimes misspelled as Synthyroid) and sent on her way. Synthroid is also the most-prescribed brand-name drug in the country. The Synthroid thyroid medication initially helped her feel better, but then she started experiencing anxiety, heart palpitations, and manic behavior. Campagna’s mother intuitively thought it was the drug, but multiple doctors told her it wasn’t related and suggested she see a psychiatrist because the issue may have been bipolar disorder or depression. Campagna lowered her Synthroid dosage, and, again, felt better for a while, but then things got worse. Campagna hit such a low that she thought maybe she did have depression or bipolar, and a psychiatrist offered to prescribe her antidepressants, but her parents resisted. They took her to an endocrinologist, who increased her Synthroid dosage. Within three weeks, she had symptoms of mania. Listen to the rest of this amazing story to hear how Gabriella ended up in a psychiatric facility on antipsychotics, and how she eventually got to the bottom of her issue, recovered her mental health and got on the path to healing her Hashimoto's.  Watch the video version of this story <a href="https://getwellbe.com/inspiration/hashimotos-synthroid-reaction/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getwellbe.com/inspiration/hashimotos-synthroid-reaction/</a>  And don't forget to subscribe and review our podcast, it makes a huge difference and is so appreciated! Oh and you probably want to follow us Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/getwellbe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/getwellbe</a> (or Facebook or Youtube too. :)   xxx Adrienne &amp; Team WellBe

When A Toxic Drug Reaction to Synthroid is Misdiagnosed as Bipolar: An Interview with Hashimoto's patient Gabriella Campagna - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)

The entire world’s focus seems to be on one thing right now: the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. This laser focus is definitely merited, given the global scale of the pandemic and its rapid spread. With this attention, there's been a lot of talk (and misinformation) about how to kill viruses, how they differ from bacteria, and why the things that kill one don't kill the other.  In this brand-new guide, we dive into this topic, and give you actionable advice on how you can naturally strengthen your ability to kill off viruses. Listen to find out:  The difference between bacterial and viral infections Whether antibiotics, hand sanitizer, and antibacterial soap can help protect you against COVID-19 Which natural virus killers actually work (think ozone therapy, infrared saunas, and more) Which antiviral herbs are the best, and how to take them And much more!   You can also read the guide here: https://getwellbe.com/guides/antiviral-herbs-natural-antivirals/  Do you already incorporate any of these natural virus killers into your life? Tell us in the comments on the article page!  xx Adrienne + Team WellBe

The entire world’s focus seems to be on one thing right now: the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. This laser focus is definitely merited, given the global scale of the pandemic and its rapid spread. With this attention, there's been a lot of talk (and misinformation) about how to kill viruses, how they differ from bacteria, and why the things that kill one don't kill the other.  In this brand-new guide, we dive into this topic, and give you actionable advice on how you can naturally strengthen your ability to kill off viruses. Listen to find out: <ul> <li>The difference between bacterial and viral infections</li> <li>Whether antibiotics, hand sanitizer, and antibacterial soap can help protect you against COVID-19</li> <li>Which natural virus killers actually work (think ozone therapy, infrared saunas, and more)</li> <li>Which antiviral herbs are the best, and how to take them</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul>  You can also read the guide here: <a href="https://getwellbe.com/guides/antiviral-herbs-natural-antivirals/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getwellbe.com/guides/antiviral-herbs-natural-antivirals/</a>  Do you already incorporate any of these natural virus killers into your life? Tell us in the comments on the article page!  xx Adrienne + Team WellBe

Guide to Natural Antivirals: Antiviral Herbs and Other Natural Virus Killers - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)

David Perlmutter

You know what the smart, healthy thing to do is — but sometimes, it just feels impossible to make the healthy choice. Well, according to functional neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter, that's not your fault at all. His research actually shows that our modern lifestyles are physically rewiring our brains, making it more difficult to make good choices!    In his interview with WellBe, Dr. Perlmutter shares his expert insights on this phenomenon, as well as actionable tips on how to improve your brain. Listen to find out:  What 2 regions of the brain control our behavior, and how technology has changed them The modern lifestyle factors impairing brain health The 8 steps Dr. Perlmutter recommends for improving your brain health and making better decisions going forward The powerful relationship between sleep and the brain Much more!     You can also read or watch Dr. David Perlmutter's interview here:  https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/david-perlmutter-how-to-improve-your-brain/   Which of Dr. Perlmutter’s 8 steps to improving your brain do you find the most challenging? Why? Tell us in the comments on the article page! xx Adrienne + Team WellBe 

You know what the smart, healthy thing to do is — but sometimes, it just feels impossible to make the healthy choice. Well, according to functional neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter, that's not your fault at all. His research actually shows that our modern lifestyles are physically rewiring our brains, making it more difficult to make good choices!  In his interview with WellBe, Dr. Perlmutter shares his expert insights on this phenomenon, as well as actionable tips on how to improve your brain. Listen to find out: <ul> <li>What 2 regions of the brain control our behavior, and how technology has changed them</li> <li>The modern lifestyle factors impairing brain health</li> <li>The 8 steps Dr. Perlmutter recommends for improving your brain health and making better decisions going forward</li> <li>The powerful relationship between sleep and the brain</li> <li>Much more!</li> </ul>  You can also read or watch Dr. David Perlmutter's interview here: <a href="https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/david-perlmutter-how-to-improve-your-brain/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/david-perlmutter-how-to-improve-your-brain/</a> Which of Dr. Perlmutter’s 8 steps to improving your brain do you find the most challenging? Why? Tell us in the comments on the article page! xx Adrienne + Team WellBe

How to Improve Your Brain with Dr. David Perlmutter - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)

May is mental health awareness month and also this May 16th would have been my mom’s 70th birthday. May is also the month of Mother’s Day and New York City  –especially in Central Park which she just loved– bursts with color and life in May after a long, cold winter. All of this is to say that I’ve been thinking a lot about my mom the past few weeks and decided to share with you an updated version of her story. In it, I share about my mom's  Manic episode that led to her first hospitalization and diagnosis of Schizoaffective Disorder Experience within the conventional mental healthcare system for over three years Experience on antipsychotics, antidepressants and mood stabilizer drugs, and her subsequent death by suicide  The written version of this episode is here: https://getwellbe.com/inspiration/mental-health-patient-advocacy Have you had a similar experience with mental illness for yourself or a loved one? Please feel free to share it in the comments at the bottom of the article page. I know this stuff is deeply personal and traumatic but I believe only in all of us all sharing our truths, will real change and healing ever truly happen. xx Adrienne &amp; Team WellBe For daily inspiration, follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/getwellbe 

May is mental health awareness month and also this May 16th would have been my mom’s 70th birthday. May is also the month of Mother’s Day and New York City  –especially in Central Park which she just loved– bursts with color and life in May after a long, cold winter. All of this is to say that I’ve been thinking a lot about my mom the past few weeks and decided to share with you an updated version of her story. In it, I share about my mom's <ul> <li>Manic episode that led to her first hospitalization and diagnosis of Schizoaffective Disorder</li> <li>Experience within the conventional mental healthcare system for over three years</li> <li>Experience on antipsychotics, antidepressants and mood stabilizer drugs, and her subsequent death by suicide</li> </ul> The written version of this episode is here: <a href="https://getwellbe.com/inspiration/mental-health-patient-advocacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getwellbe.com/inspiration/mental-health-patient-advocacy</a> Have you had a similar experience with mental illness for yourself or a loved one? Please feel free to share it in the comments at the bottom of the article page. I know this stuff is deeply personal and traumatic but I believe only in all of us all sharing our truths, will real change and healing ever truly happen. xx Adrienne &amp; Team WellBe For daily inspiration, follow on Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com/getwellbe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/getwellbe</a>

The Story of My Mom's Suicide and Mental Illness (Schizoaffective Disorder) - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)

Ellie Burrows

Ellie Burrows had a health scare in 2008 that landed her in the office of functional and integrative medicine expert Dr. Frank Lipman. He introduced her to meditation to manage emotional aspects of her health issue and having that de-stressing practice became her anchor. She realized meditation was like going to the gym— if you go consistently, you’ll see the benefits. That’s when she came to the idea for MNDFL, New York City’s first drop-in meditation studio. Listen to this episode to learn: The benefits of meditation The 4 C's of building a meditation practice that sticks How meditation helps build consciousness Why meditation teaches you about yourself How tech takes away from our relationships The upside of having a meditation community Watch the video version of this interview here: https://getwellbe.com/inspiration/ellie-burrows-mndfl-meditation Don't forget to sign up to become a WellBe Insider while you're there so you get all our latest content, special offers, and big announcements when they drop!  xx Adrienne &amp; Team WellBe Oh and hang with us daily on Instagram! www.instagram.com/getwellbe 

Ellie Burrows had a health scare in 2008 that landed her in the office of functional and integrative medicine expert Dr. Frank Lipman. He introduced her to meditation to manage emotional aspects of her health issue and having that de-stressing practice became her anchor. She realized meditation was like going to the gym— if you go consistently, you’ll see the benefits. That’s when she came to the idea for MNDFL, New York City’s first drop-in meditation studio. Listen to this episode to learn: The benefits of meditation The 4 C's of building a meditation practice that sticks How meditation helps build consciousness Why meditation teaches you about yourself How tech takes away from our relationships The upside of having a meditation community Watch the video version of this interview here: <a href="https://getwellbe.com/inspiration/ellie-burrows-mndfl-meditation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getwellbe.com/inspiration/ellie-burrows-mndfl-meditation</a> Don't forget to sign up to become a WellBe Insider while you're there so you get all our latest content, special offers, and big announcements when they drop!  xx Adrienne &amp; Team WellBe Oh and hang with us daily on Instagram! <a href="http://www.instagram.com/getwellbe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/getwellbe</a>

MNDFL Founder Ellie Burrows on Meditation: What it takes to create a consistent practice and why she dedicated her life to it

Aviva Romm

As I alluded to in my impactful changes of 2018 article  https://getwellbe.com/adriennes-blog/the-10-most-impactful-health-changes-adrienne-made-in-2018, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis about a year ago.   As it would happen, I recently had the privilege of sitting down with Aviva Romm, a wonderful functional medicine doctor and author of The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution. This past January, I followed her 3-4 week program and then retested my thyroid with a blood test.  Despite everything I know about food, meditation, movement, supplements, and herbs, this program taught me so much, and opened my eyes to all of my false beliefs: the things I’d convinced myself, or never thought about, or didn’t fully understand, or blindly assumed. If you’re thinking of doing the Adrenal Thyroid Revolution program, or any kind of reset program or elimination diet, listen to this episode to hear my seven takeaways that might help you understand what to expect and what to look out for. You can also read the written version of this episode here: https://getwellbe.com/adriennes-blog/aviva-romm-adrenal-thyroid-revolution-program  Have you done this program or another elimination diet? Or reversed Hashimoto's? What was your experience? Let me know in the comments on the article above! xx Adrienne &amp; Team WellBe You can also hang with us daily on Instagram! :) www.instagram.com/getwellbe 

As I alluded to in my impactful changes of 2018 article <a href="https://getwellbe.com/adriennes-blog/the-10-most-impactful-health-changes-adrienne-made-in-2018" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://getwellbe.com/adriennes-blog/the-10-most-impactful-health-changes-adrienne-made-in-2018</a>, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis about a year ago.  As it would happen, I recently had the privilege of sitting down with Aviva Romm, a wonderful functional medicine doctor and author of The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution. This past January, I followed her 3-4 week program and then retested my thyroid with a blood test. Despite everything I know about food, meditation, movement, supplements, and herbs, this program taught me so much, and opened my eyes to all of my false beliefs: the things I’d convinced myself, or never thought about, or didn’t fully understand, or blindly assumed. If you’re thinking of doing the Adrenal Thyroid Revolution program, or any kind of reset program or elimination diet, listen to this episode to hear my seven takeaways that might help you understand what to expect and what to look out for. You can also read the written version of this episode here: <a href="https://getwellbe.com/adriennes-blog/aviva-romm-adrenal-thyroid-revolution-program" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getwellbe.com/adriennes-blog/aviva-romm-adrenal-thyroid-revolution-program</a> Have you done this program or another elimination diet? Or reversed Hashimoto's? What was your experience? Let me know in the comments on the article above! xx Adrienne &amp; Team WellBe You can also hang with us daily on Instagram! :) <a href="http://www.instagram.com/getwellbe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/getwellbe</a>

My 7 Takeaways after Dr. Aviva Romm's Adrenal Thyroid Revolution Program for My Hashimoto's - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)

June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month so I've decided to share my 20-year journey with Scoliosis and chronic pain. If you have chronic pain or scoliosis, I hope my experience and everything I've learned over the years can be interesting and helpful to you, or at the very least make you think a bit differently about the connections between pain in the body, things that have happened to you and the types of treatments you might try.  In this episode I share:  -Getting adult teeth extracted when I was 11 and the impact that can have on pain and stability -My scoliosis forming and how it is now -All the different natural therapies I have tried to treat my scoliosis, neck, back and jaw pain -The many conventional doctors I have seen and the hard to believe treatments they recommended -The neuromuscular dentistry work I did in my 20s (spoiler alert - I had to have metal braces!) to help alleviate the pain and what happened -The connection between hip and SI joint imbalance and jaw and neck pain -Hyperextension, loose ligaments, hypermobile joints and how that is connected to pain -The two natural therapies that keep me out of extreme pain these days -The emotional trauma work I was introduced to that has begun to make me think a bit differently about my pain   You can read the written version of this episode here: https://getwellbe.com/adriennes-blog/adrienne-scoliosis-treatment-chronic-pain  Have you had any experiences like mine? How have you handled your pain? Please comment on the written version and let me know! And while you're there be sure to become a WellBe Insider to get all of our latest content, big announcements, and special offers weekly.   xx Adrienne &amp; Team WellBe   p.s. Hang with us daily on Instagram www.instagram.com/getwellbe   

June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month so I've decided to share my 20-year journey with Scoliosis and chronic pain. If you have chronic pain or scoliosis, I hope my experience and everything I've learned over the years can be interesting and helpful to you, or at the very least make you think a bit differently about the connections between pain in the body, things that have happened to you and the types of treatments you might try.  In this episode I share: -Getting adult teeth extracted when I was 11 and the impact that can have on pain and stability -My scoliosis forming and how it is now -All the different natural therapies I have tried to treat my scoliosis, neck, back and jaw pain -The many conventional doctors I have seen and the hard to believe treatments they recommended -The neuromuscular dentistry work I did in my 20s (spoiler alert - I had to have metal braces!) to help alleviate the pain and what happened -The connection between hip and SI joint imbalance and jaw and neck pain -Hyperextension, loose ligaments, hypermobile joints and how that is connected to pain -The two natural therapies that keep me out of extreme pain these days -The emotional trauma work I was introduced to that has begun to make me think a bit differently about my pain   You can read the written version of this episode here: <a href="https://getwellbe.com/adriennes-blog/adrienne-scoliosis-treatment-chronic-pain" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getwellbe.com/adriennes-blog/adrienne-scoliosis-treatment-chronic-pain</a> Have you had any experiences like mine? How have you handled your pain? Please comment on the written version and let me know! And while you're there be sure to become a WellBe Insider to get all of our latest content, big announcements, and special offers weekly.   xx Adrienne &amp; Team WellBe   p.s. Hang with us daily on Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com/getwellbe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/getwellbe</a>

My 20+ Year Journey with Scoliosis & Chronic Pain - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)

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