Vitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine Podcast
Dr. Kumar from LifeWellMD.com
184 episodes
2 days ago
Send us a text A growing stack of clinical evidence says the body doesn’t just enjoy a good laugh—it transforms because of it. We break down how spontaneous laughs and laughter yoga can lower cortisol by double digits within minutes, restore homeostasis, and create durable gains in happiness, hope, and resilience. If you’ve ever wondered whether a light-hearted practice could meaningfully change stress, sleep, and pain, the data is here and it’s compelling. We trace the mechanisms behind lau...
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Send us a text A growing stack of clinical evidence says the body doesn’t just enjoy a good laugh—it transforms because of it. We break down how spontaneous laughs and laughter yoga can lower cortisol by double digits within minutes, restore homeostasis, and create durable gains in happiness, hope, and resilience. If you’ve ever wondered whether a light-hearted practice could meaningfully change stress, sleep, and pain, the data is here and it’s compelling. We trace the mechanisms behind lau...
Vitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine Podcast
14 minutes
1 week ago
Beyond Cinnamon: What Really Lowers A1C
Send us a text Most supplement advice around blood sugar sounds confident but collapses under scrutiny. We take a different route: follow the data, prioritize A1C outcomes, and build a practical plan that blends targeted supplements with gut-first strategies. Starting with a quick reality check on regulation and labeling, we trace metformin’s origins from French lilac to show how tradition can inform modern care—when validated properly. Cinnamon gets a tough, honest look: conflicting studies...
Vitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine Podcast
Send us a text A growing stack of clinical evidence says the body doesn’t just enjoy a good laugh—it transforms because of it. We break down how spontaneous laughs and laughter yoga can lower cortisol by double digits within minutes, restore homeostasis, and create durable gains in happiness, hope, and resilience. If you’ve ever wondered whether a light-hearted practice could meaningfully change stress, sleep, and pain, the data is here and it’s compelling. We trace the mechanisms behind lau...