Better Medicine with Dr. Var: Reset Your Health, Reclaim Your Life

Better Medicine with Dr. Var: Reset Your Health, Reclaim Your Life

Hosted by: Varsha Nagarsenker MD, DiABFM, DiABOM, DiABLM, IFMCP, MSCP

Better Medicine with Dr. Var is a science-grounded health podcast that brings together conventional, functional, integrative, lifestyle, and obesity medicine to help you understand why your body feels off — and what...

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Ashwagandha: Benefits, Risks, Dosing and Who Should Avoid It

Ashwagandha is one of the most popular supplements for stress, anxiety, sleep, and burnout—but is it actually effective, and is it safe for everyone? In This Episode: • What ashwagandha is and how it works • How it...
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Cortisol Isn’t Just About Stress: 5 Root Causes You Need to Know

Most people think cortisol problems are caused by stress alone. But after working with patients struggling with fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, and poor sleep—I can tell you that’s rarely the full picture. In this...
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The Best Supplements for Brain Fog (Doctor Explains)

Have you ever walked into a room and completely forgotten why you went in there… or read the same thing three times and still couldn’t focus? That’s brain fog—and it’s more common than you think. In today’s episode,...
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Why You Can’t Sleep (Even When You’re Exhausted)

If you’re lying awake at night with a racing mind, this episode will change how you think about sleep. Insomnia isn’t just about sleep — it’s about what’s happening in your body. We explore: The cortisol-stress...
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The Real Reasons You’re Exhausted (That Most Health Care Providers Overlook)

Are you constantly tired, even though your labs come back “normal”? In this episode, Dr. Var breaks down 5 commonly overlooked causes of fatigue that may not show up on standard testing—but can significantly impact...
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Bloated? 3 Doctor Backed Ways To Reduce Bloating

If you're dealing with constant bloating and stomach discomfort, it's a signal that something is off with your digestion. Learn three ways to help get rid of bloat. 🎁 Download my FREE Gut Health Restoration Guide:...
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Brain Fog & Focus: Can Bacopa Actually Help?

Have you ever read a page… and immediately forgotten what you just read? A lot of people assume that means ADHD—but in many cases, it’s actually chronic stress affecting how your brain processes information. In this...
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15 Hidden Thyroid Symptoms Most Providers Miss (Not Just Fatigue & Weight Gain)

Most people think thyroid problems only cause fatigue and weight gain… but that’s just the surface. In this episode, I’m breaking down 15 hidden thyroid symptoms that are often overlooked. If you’ve been told...
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The Hidden Gut Destroyers in Your Daily Diet

Struggling with gut issues despite “doing all the right things”? In this episode, I break down the hidden dietary mistakes that silently damage your gut and prevent healing — even if you’re taking probiotics and...
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What Are the Most Common Reasons Gut Health Treatments Fail?

Why does gut health advice fail so many people? In this episode, Dr. Var explains why probiotics, clean eating, and supplements often don’t resolve bloating, IBS, fatigue, or inflammation—and what’s actually missing...
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Thyroid Medications Explained: Which One Is Right for You?

If you’re taking levothyroxine and still feel tired, foggy, or stuck with weight gain, you’re not alone. Thyroid treatment isn’t one-size-fits-all — and in this video, I break down all thyroid medication options so...
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6 Essential Nutrients Your Thyroid Needs to Function Properly

Many people with thyroid symptoms are told their labs are “normal,” yet they continue to struggle with fatigue, brain fog, weight gain or weight resistance, hair loss, anxiety, or cold intolerance. In this episode, we...
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