On Health for Women

Your period is an amazing cycle. At least, that's what today's guest Alisa Vitti believes. Learn about her book and her new period tracking app, My Flo. "The whole purpose of the cycle is to create continuous change, not just in your body so you can potentially be a vessel for conception, but also to create forward momentum in your life." - Alisa Vitti Join Dr. Aviva Romm as she dishes up a weekly...

Amanda Steinberg, creator of Worth FM and author of new book Worth It, is here to help women reconnect to money and take control of their personal finances. "My mission is for every woman who has anywhere between $10,000 and millions of dollars to her name, and anywhere in between, is to understand how that money is being directed and influenced." - Amanda Steinberg Join Dr. Aviva Romm as she dish...

What if we looked deeper than just a disease what was really causing the symptoms? Today I’m sharing the six things that Hashimoto’s is trying to tell us. "I want us to look underneath at what’s really going on." - Aviva Romm Join Dr. Aviva Romm as she dishes up a weekly dose of the whole truth on health and medicine. To learn more about this episode of Natural MD Radio go to avivaromm.c...

One of the biggest health mistakes women make is skipping meals in order to lose weight. Why? Because skipping meals can have the opposite effect! "When you’re eating too few calories for your body, you kick in this ancient survival mechanism and instead of losing weight, you gain weight." - Aviva Romm Join Dr. Aviva Romm as she dishes up a weekly dose of the whole truth on health and medicine. To...

There's an infection that I’ve been seeing more in my practice: Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV). Today I'm talking about the link between EBV and Hashimoto's. "Times of stress, fatigue, and going through major life changes, even for example big hormonal changes like perimenopause, can cause us to be particularly susceptible to new infection, reactivation of the virus, and then getting symptomatic." - Avi...

In honor of Thyroid Awareness Month, I'm talking about thyroid basics: what your thyroid does, what are symptoms of a thyroid problem, and more. "As many as 15-30% of women who are being treated for depression may actually have Hashimoto’s or hypothyroidism." - Aviva Romm Join Dr. Aviva Romm as she dishes up a weekly dose of the whole truth on health and medicine. To learn more about thi...

Do you feel like if something good happens to you, something bad will follow suit? This fear is learned, and today I'm talking about how to unlearn it.  “So many wonderful and good things happen to us without something bad happening. And even if something bad has happened in your life, it doesn’t mean it’s ever going to happen again.” - Aviva Romm Join Dr. Aviva Romm as she dishes up a weekly...

Having the flu is so miserable, the aches, the fevers, and the overall discomfort. Today I'm talking about natural ways to prevent and treat the flu. “The effectiveness of the flu vaccine ranges from as low as 24%, as it was a couple of years back, to a maximum of 60-70%.” - Aviva Romm Join Dr. Aviva Romm as she dishes up a weekly dose of the whole truth on health and medicine. To learn ...

With the use of antibiotics and the large number of cesarean sections, your baby's microbiome may need some help. Here are some things you can do. “From the time of birth the microbiome influences the development of our immune system, and when it’s disrupted we run the risk of all manner of inflammatory and allergic conditions.” - Aviva Romm Join Dr. Aviva Romm as she dishes up a weekly dose...

Ever wondered who is behind the health articles in the New York Times? The answer is Anahad O'Connor. Listen in as he and Aviva discuss food and health. “It’s pretty clear that we have a broken food system.” - Anahad O'Connor Join Dr. Aviva Romm as she dishes up a weekly dose of the whole truth on health and medicine. To learn more about this episode of Natural MD Radio go to avivaromm.c...

What does it take to live a good life? Today Aviva talks to Jonathan Fields about his new book and the community he has built around living a good life. “If you say yes to everybody else, if you don’t know how to say no to the things that matter less, then it means that they things that really do matter to you, you have no time to do in a way that gives you meaning.” - Jonathan Fields Join Dr. Avi...

Sometimes a doctor's opinion can feel like the final say, but it isn't. Today Aviva talks to colleague Celeste Fine about being your own advocate. “What just happened is that doctor sat in that room and connected the dots between those exams and his interpretation of those exams, and he was telling a narrative that made sense for him.” - Celeste Fine Join Dr. Aviva Romm as she dishes up a weekly d...

Amy Myers is a doctor practicing functional medicine, focusing on thyroid disease. Today Aviva is talking to her about her practice and treatments. “I made the best decision I could at the time that I had with the information I had, and that’s all you can do.” - Amy Myers Join Dr. Aviva Romm as she dishes up a weekly dose of the whole truth on health and medicine. To learn more about thi...

When your child goes back to school, you have to be ready for the colds and coughs. Today I’m sharing my top 7 immune boosters for kids. "I want you to be able to spend more time with your kids being healthy this autumn and winter and a lot less time in the doctor’s office." - Aviva Romm Join Dr. Aviva Romm as she dishes up a weekly dose of the whole truth on health and medicine. To learn&nbs...

Amie Valpone, author of the book Eating Clean, has been on a major health journey. Learn how she took back her life Using integrative functional medicine.  "I found it really uplifting and empowering to know that I was behind this and I was helping myself feel better." - Amie Valpone Join Dr. Aviva Romm as she dishes up a weekly dose of the whole truth on health and medicine. To learn&nb...

In a new series called Natural MD Library, Dr. Aviva Romm talks about the incredible digestive benefits of bitters as herbal and botanical medicine. "I use herbal medicine as an extension of food." - Aviva Romm Join Dr. Aviva Romm as she dishes up a weekly dose of the whole truth on health and medicine. To learn more about this episode of Natural MD Radio go to avivaromm.com/bitters-for-...

How do you know whether you have a problem with your adrenals, thyroid, or both? Today I'm talking about the symptoms and crossover between the two. “I’m always addressing, ‘How do I help this woman to heal and nourish her stress in her life and how do we rebalance and re-support those adrenals.’” - Aviva Romm Join Dr. Aviva Romm as she dishes up a weekly dose of the whole truth on health and medi...

Today I’m talking to Pilar Gerasimo about a different kind of rhythm. Hacking this biological rhythm can transform your energy, sleep, and life. “One of the fundamental root causes of imbalances, conditions, and diseases are systems out of rhythm and out of balance.” - Pilar Gerasimo Join Dr. Aviva Romm as she dishes up a weekly dose of the whole truth on health and medicine. To learn mo...

My guest today is a fermentationist and founder of Guts and Glory, Summer Bock, whose goal is to help us all be stronger and more energetic through food. “I think of a healing journey as a staircase: you take one step at a time, and not every step looks the same.” - Summer Bock Join Dr. Aviva Romm as she dishes up a weekly dose of the whole truth on health and medicine. To learn more abo...

Danielle DuBoise and Whitney Tingle are the founders of Sakara Life and they've created a way for you to access a fresh, healthy lifestyle full of vitality. “Food should play a part in your wellness routine and be thought of as your medicine.” - Danielle DuBoise  Join Dr. Aviva Romm as she dishes up a weekly dose of the whole truth on health and medicine. To learn more about this ep...

Supplements and their efficacy can be a controversial topic. Today I'm talking to Dr. Tieraona Low Dog about the role of supplements and how to use them. “In a nation where people already aren’t eating enough fruits and vegetables, it’s really discouraging that many of our produce and grains are actually less nutritious than they were 30 years ago.” - Tieraona Low Dog Join Dr. Aviva Romm as she di...

It's important to heal a leaky gut because the problem can affect your immune system, mood, and more. Today I'm telling you how to do it. “We know that what goes on in your gut doesn’t just stay in your gut.” - Aviva Romm Join Dr. Aviva Romm as she dishes up a weekly dose of the whole truth on health and medicine. To learn more about this episode of Natural MD Radio go to  www.aviva...

You’ve probably heard the term leaky gut, but do you know exactly what it is and whether you have it? Do you know why it’s so important to treat it? “Inflammation in the intestinal lining can affect your entire immune system and even your mood.” - Aviva Romm Join Dr. Aviva Romm as she dishes up a weekly dose of the whole truth on health and medicine. To learn more about this episode of N...

It's time to change the reputation of grains and carbohydrates. Listen in to hear Dr. Alan Christianson talk about how these foods can be good for you. “Grains have gotten a bad rap, but the data is strong that they are health promoting.” - Dr. Alan Christianson Join Dr. Aviva Romm as she dishes up a weekly dose of the whole truth on health and medicine. To learn more about this episode...

Does your baby suffer from colic? Today, I'm talking all about how you and your baby can survive colic, from causes, to techniques, to herbs you can use. “The fact of the matter is that however much your baby is crying, if it’s excessive, it’s one of the most distressing problems that you can have in an otherwise healthy mom and healthy baby.” - Aviva Romm Join Dr. Aviva Romm as she dishes up a we...