I’m obsessed with technology that helps us feel better by hacking the amazing machine we are as humans. Lately I’ve been really fascinated with tech that promotes high “vagal tone,” i.e. stimulates the vagus nerve to help lower heart rate, reduce blood pressure, and improve stress response. I went all in on this “calm tech” […] Read more

If you’ve ever dipped a toe into the worlds of biohacking, veganism, or ultra-endurance sports, you know Rich Roll—the bestselling author and hugely popular podcaster. I know Rich from way back (before the wellness movement was a movement!) and I was so excited to catch up with him in LA this fall for a recent […] Read more

Just when I think I have it under control, I realize that I’ve overcommitted. I’m in the middle of teaching my live course on improving mind and gut health in real time, still recovering from the craziness of Halloween with three kids—the costumes, the sugar crashes, and the pressing question of how to get the […] Read more

I recently posted something about my favorite healthy on-the-go snacks and was reminded by my amazing Instagram audience how confusing our modern (highly-processed) food landscape is. Especially when it comes to being able to easily spot what’s actually good for you and what’s not. You asked: Are seed oils toxic? The snack in question was BjornQorn […] Read more

I avoid illness at all costs. No one likes being sick (obviously) but I’m entering a particularly busy season—prepping for my first live course launching October 23, hitting the road to deliver a big keynote speech this fall, running things at Parsley Health, and managing back-to-school craziness with my three kids. I often feel like […] Read more

One of the healthiest things you can do for your body is pack your own lunch.  And one of the easiest things to pack is a deli meat sandwich. But if you’ve been following the headlines on the dangers of ultra-processed foods, the idea of serving yourself (let alone your children) a sandwich packed with […] Read more

There are two kinds of people in the world right now. Those who have never heard of SIBO, and those whose newest TikTok obsession revolves around it.  In med school, I was in the former camp. Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) was never talked about. When I eventually learned about this gut health issue while […] Read more

I hear this all the time from patients:  I was on the road and I kind of fell off the wagon when it came to eating healthy.  I know what to eat but it was vacation / a work trip / was with my kids.  I’m here seeing you because wow my skin flared / […] Read more

Is your olive oil fake? I’ve been doubling down on my EVOO consumption (that’s extra virgin olive oil for those of you who spend less time grocery shopping than I do!) lately. The brain health and heart health benefits of olive oil are tremendous and well-documented. And more recent research has further convinced me that […] Read more

If you’re following the longevity trend, you’ve probably seen peptides making the news a lot lately, either touted as the future of regenerative medicine, promising to turn the tide on aging, or banned by the FDA.  My patients and friends are pinging me and asking, what gives? I even had an investor reach out and […] Read more

It’s summer and this means I’m constantly throwing my go-to stack of protection from the elements in my bag or the stroller before I head out the door. I get asked all the time about my summer essentials—which sunscreens, lotions, bug sprays, hydration supplements, and other warm weather strategies I use to keep myself and […] Read more

Randi Zuckerberg is a good friend of mine in NYC, a fellow mom of three, and someone I’ve always admired for her passion for theater and the arts, success as an entrepreneur, interview skills as a radio show host, and dedication as an investor—all while being a wonderful human. In a word, this woman is […] Read more

Earlier this week I read an article in the WSJ’s health section about how to balance cortisol levels. It barely skimmed the surface of what you need to know about the vital hormone that plays a role in everything from your energy to your ability to lose weight.  I treat patients with cortisol-related health issues all […] Read more

Recently a friend came to see me as a patient at Parsley. She had just turned 40, finished breastfeeding her last child, and saw what appeared to be a light at the end of a very long tunnel. The light was the end of her fertility journey. She had spent the past five years consumed […] Read more

How much protein should you really be eating? Earlier this month, I went to a talk on muscle building and longevity where my friend Max Lugavere, a well-known podcaster, interviewed Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a functional medicine doctor whose focus is on bodybuilding and longevity. The talk was about how much protein we need to build […] Read more

Back in January I shared the list of blood tests I’d be running on myself to support my prevention and longevity goals. Then I got sidetracked with topics I really wanted to write about sooner—like statins and hormones—but I did do my bloodwork as promised. (FYI, if you’re also strapped for time, Quest has a […] Read more

Recently, I ran into my friend from medical school who is a prominent doctor. He said he believes statins should be prescribed en masse, for every American adult. Basically, “put it in the water” he said. My friend looked at me and said, do you agree? I am asked this question by patients all the […] Read more

Hi everyone, Menopause is a hot topic lately, with Oprah hosting town halls with celebrities on the topic in addition to a slew of new menopause startups having just raised $530M in the past few years. Andropause isn’t far behind – testosterone startups like Hone Health, Ro and others are also on the rise, lifted […] Read more