WiedelMD

Physician, Educator, Foodie, Traveler, Artist. #MAHA
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[WiedelMD @wiedelMD]

A new classic memoir about a mother’s fierce love for her exceptional child and her courageous journey to break the silence about a hidden risk to pregnant women.

https://t.co/pQNlhAcmLG

[Gary Brecka @thegarybrecka]

If I could only recommend one daily habit for longevity...

Walk.

Not because it's flashy.

Because it's one of the most studied forms of exercise we have.

Walking improves blood sugar, lowers cardiovascular risk, supports brain health, and reduces all-cause mortality.

The best exercise isn't the perfect workout.

It's the one you'll actually do every day.

[Lori Shemek, PhD @LoriShemek]

Like Pickles? Pickles Help Promote Gut Health. 🥒

Naturally fermented in pure, high mineral salt water brine. Probiotic pickles are loaded with 13 billion CFUs of lactobacillus per serving. These probiotics are powerful for maintaining a balanced gut microbiome.

Be sure you choose those in brine (refrigerated section) vs those in vinegar (shelf stable).

[Kristen Jakobitz @KristenJakobitz]

Did you know? Apricots are packed with surprising benefits that go far beyond their vibrant taste. Thanks to high levels of beta-carotene, lutein, and catechins, they actively reduce age-related vision loss, help protect your skin from sun damage, and help neutralize LDL cholesterol.

To get the best nutritional bang for your buck, nutritionists recommend eating about 3-4 fresh apricots a day, or 6-8 dried pieces, to boost your daily nutrient intake without overdoing the natural sugars.

#Apricots #FoodFacts #NutritionTips

[Gary Brecka @thegarybrecka]

Your breath is the one part of your autonomic nervous system you can consciously control.

And most people never use it.

Here is a simple practice that takes four minutes and changes your entire physiological state.

- Inhale slowly through your nose for four counts.
- Hold for four counts.
- Exhale slowly through your nose for six counts.
- Repeat for four minutes.

The extended exhale activates your vagus nerve and shifts your nervous system from stress mode into rest and recovery mode.

Cortisol drops. Heart rate slows. Mental clarity improves.

Do this before a stressful meeting. Before a meal. Before bed.-

[Kristie Leong M.D. @DrKristieLeong]

Ever feel like slow walking is "not enough"? Think again!

It gently benefits your heart, tones legs/core, boosts circulation, sharpens balance.

Plus, it fires up ~29 muscles in EACH foot for better stability & mindful movement. All low-impact, super joint-friendly.

Why rush? Slow down to level up your health. One of my favorite places to slow walk is in the woods. How about you?

#MindfulMovement
#EveryStepCounts

[Karl Mehta @karlmehta]

Harvard scanned meditators' brains and found something that should've made headlines everywhere.

10-20 minutes a day doesn't just "reduce stress," it physically grows new brain tissue, shrinks your fear center, and reverses age-related cortical thinning.

Here's the breakdown:🧵

[Kristie Leong M.D. @DrKristieLeong]

Did you know? Pistachios contain all nine essential amino acids. That's uncommon profile for a plant food.

Plus, there are real clinical associations: lower systolic blood pressure, greater gut microbiome diversity, and improved post-meal blood sugar regulation.

Research also shows daily pistachio intake doesn't contribute to weight gain, as you don't absorb all of the calories from pistachios and other nuts.

Action Plan:

Work a small handful into your routine this week. Tasty suggestions for doing that:

1.Blended into salad dressing
2.Stirred into warm oatmeal with cardamom
3.Chopped over roasted carrots or sweet potato
4.Folded into a grain bowl as the protein anchor
5.Crushed into a yogurt parfait layer

#HealthyEating
#Pistachios

[Kristen Jakobitz @KristenJakobitz]

Good news for coffee lovers: Your morning brew contains a specific type of soluble fiber and polyphenols that feed Akkermansia, a keystone gut bacteria associated with a lean metabolism and a strong gut lining.

To get the most benefit, skip the heavy cream and sugar, which can disrupt the delicate gut balance you're trying to build.

#GutHealth #CoffeeLovers #MetabolismBoost

[WiedelMD @wiedelMD]

@thegarybrecka What is your “best practice” recommendations for types of home filtration systems as well as re-mineralization?

[WiedelMD @wiedelMD]

@MageeMarth68110 @vaidyaparampara @daveasprey Dave Asprey has a discount code on his website.
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[Mike Tyson @MikeTyson]

The most important fight of my life isn’t in the ring.

I’m not fighting for a belt. I’m fighting for our health. 

Processed foods are killing us. We have been lied to and we need to eat real food again.

[WiedelMD @wiedelMD]

@VeriFoods Where are your results published?

[Dr. Eric Berg DC @dr_ericberg]

Are you stretching every single day?

[Sama Hoole @SamaHoole]

Imagine if someone told you there's a supplement with 70 calories, 7 grams of highly bioavailable protein, and every vitamin and mineral you need.

You might think it's the latest fancy new green powder.

But it's just an egg.

[Tim Tebow @TimTebow]

"But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.'" Luke 2:10-11

Good News of Great Joy!
Merry Christmas everyone!

[Gary Brecka @thegarybrecka]

Walking is not “light exercise.”

It’s how you regulate glucose, oxygenate tissues, drain lymph, reduce inflammatory load, boost brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), and balance your nervous system.

It's medicine.

[Gary Brecka @thegarybrecka]

If you want better health, stop doing everything at once.

Pick one habit and master it.

Hydration. Protein. Steps. Sleep. Sunlight.

One input done consistently beats ten done randomly.

[HHS @HHSGov]

For the first time in a generation, the @US_FDA is standing with Gold-Standard Science—and standing with women. This is what it means to Make America Healthy Again.

[WiedelMD @wiedelMD]

Kefir: One of the Oldest Functional Beverages That Boosts Your Gut Bacteria Diversity https://t.co/9seLlDFfRm via @epochtimes

[WiedelMD @wiedelMD]

Choose prayer.
Choose courage.
Choose beauty.
Choose adventure.
Choose family.
Choose faith.

Choose to live like Charlie did.