What makes us tick? Our in-built clock – the circadian rhythm – plays a huge role in human longevity. Getting an appropriate amount of sleep while the sun is down has tremendous positive effects on our bodies, according to Dr. Felice Gersh, gynecologist and founder of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine in Southern California.…
Dr. Gersh is the medical director of IMGI and is board-certified in Integrative Medicine and OB-GYN. She is a globally-renowned expert in women’s health and complex disease management.
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As I look out the window at 39,000 feet, squinting at the ephemeral clouds enveloping my home for the next dozen hours, I lose myself in thought. I am flying home from my nearly one week stay in Kerala, India, and pondering the roles played in our lives by hope, purpose, love, and resilience. Reflecting…
Periodic fasting, a water fast for 4 days, or the fasting mimicking diet for 5, has been shown to have a large variety of benefits – lowered inflammation, improved blood pressure and lipids, increased brain growth factors, decreased visceral (belly) fat, among others. Among the additional benefits of a fasting mimicking diet, is preserving lean…
Dr Felice Gersh, founder and medical director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, explains the science behind Circadian Rhythms, and why they are so vital for our health.
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