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1. Loneliness Loneliness related to social isolation causes a chronic elevation in cortisol, which leads to inflammation and an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure. Focus on nurturing at least 3 quality relationships. Prioritize regular social engagem ... Show More

Sciatic nerve pain can be caused by a protruded disc, scar tissue on the nerve root, arthritis, an injury, or extended periods of sitting. Poor posture, excess driving, and aging can also contribute to the problem.Inversion uses the weight of your upper body to pull down on your ... Show More

Try out these weird health hacks that are actually backed by science! 1. Eating dark chocolate A 2017 study found that dark chocolate can significantly lower blood pressure, decrease cortisol by 14%, and increase nitric oxide. 2. Humming while exhaling Research has shown that hum ... Show More

Acid reflux isn’t the result of too much stomach acid, it most often results from people not having enough acid in their stomach. This can be caused from stress, poor diet or even a lack of good bacteria in the gut. Recurring acid reflux is a dangerous health condition, so preven ... Show More

How much do you know about new acid suppressive treatments for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? Credit available for this activity expires: 6/12/25 Earn Credit / Learning Objectives & Disclosures: https://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/1001195?ecd=bdc_podcast_libsyn_mscpedu 

This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox and Vivobarefoot. Uric acid is a central player in metabolic mayhem. Despite its long association with gout and kidney stones, it’s involved in so much more—especially our metabolic disease epidemic. There are three things that raise o ... Show More

Did you know that you can change the pH of your blood by breathing? In this episode Dr. Matt and Dr. Mike explore the differences between acidosis and alkalosis. What is pH? What is an acid? What is a base? Clinically, why are we so concerned about the concentration of hydrogen i ... Show More

How and why meal timing could affect your health. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2mIJw37 New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself! We've also curated some great playlis ... Show More

This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley and Athletic Greens. Heartburn and reflux are major problems for so many people. At least 10 percent of Americans have episodes of heartburn every day and 44 percent have symptoms at least once a month. So why are we suffering from re ... Show More

Phytic acid is often referred to as an "anti-nutrient" because it can block the absorption of minerals from foods. But phytic acid also has many positive effects on health. Nutrition Diva weighs the pros and cons.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to the newsl ... Show More

We typically think of having too much stomach acid as the biggest problem people are dealing with, but in reality that is just not the case…   Many people are dealing with acid reflux, bloating, gas, constipation, or other digestive issues and one of the major contributors is act ... Show More

Today we try to answer or at least explore a big question in the world of health: does saturated fat cause heart disease? This is not an unreasonable concern given the fact that there have been several associative studies that have found a link between saturated fat and heart dis ... Show More