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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Probiotic Supplements or Fermented Foods: Which Is Better?

Should you take a probiotic supplement, or can fermented foods like yogurt, kefir, kimchi, and sauerkraut give you the same benefits? The answer depends on what you're trying to accomplish. In this episode of Better...
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This Habit Could Be Ruining Your Fasting Results

If intermittent fasting isn't giving you the results you expected, the problem may not be your fasting window. It may be this daily habit that you are doing every day. In this video, Dr. Var explains 4 ways this daily...
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5 Food Worsening Perimenopause Symptoms (Doctor Explains)

Could some of the foods you eat every day be making menopause symptoms worse? In this episode, Dr. Var shares five foods that may contribute to hot flashes, poor sleep, weight gain, blood sugar swings, and...
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Milk Thistle: Liver Protector or Overhyped Supplement (Doctor Explains)

Concerned about fatty liver, elevated liver enzymes, or general liver support? In this episode, Dr. Var explains what milk thistle is, how it works, if it may help your liver and how to find a quality milk thistle...
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Leaky Gut Explained: The 5R Protocol to Reduce Inflammation and Heal Your Gut

Many people assume their gut is healthy because they don't have bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or stomach pain—but gut dysfunction can show up in surprising ways. In this episode, Dr. Var explains what leaky gut...
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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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