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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Daily Tip #33: Why Can't I Focus?

Do you ever sit down to work, only to end up scrolling 20 minutes later? You’re not alone—and it’s not a willpower problem, it’s a brain problem. In today’s episode, Dr. Var explains a common cause of brain drain and...
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Daily Tip #32: How to Rewire Your Brain for Growth (Without Supplements or Caffeine)

If your days all feel the same, your brain might be paying the price. In this episode, Dr. Var explains how repetitive routines can slow neuroplasticity—your brain’s ability to adapt, learn, and stay sharp. You’ll...
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Daily Tip #31: Are You Making This Fat-Burning Mistake?

You might be eating clean, exercising, and doing everything right — but there’s one everyday habit that could be quietly sabotaging your fat-burning potential. In today’s Daily Wellness Tip, Dr. Var explains how a...
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Daily Tip #30: The Mistake You’re Making When You Eat

You might be eating all the right foods… but in the wrong way. This small habit could be the reason your energy crashes, your focus fades, and your metabolism stalls after meals. In today’s episode, Dr. Var reveals...
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Daily Tip #29: Loneliness and Your Brain: Why Connection Heals Inflammation

Loneliness isn’t just emotional—it causes the same inflammation in your brain as a physical injury, raising your risk for dementia, heart disease, and even early death. In today’s tip, Dr. Var explains why loneliness...
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Daily Tip #28: How to Rewire Your Stress Response

What if stress wasn’t your enemy—but your training ground? In this episode, Dr. Var reveals a powerful approach to building resilience that most people overlook. Instead of avoiding stress, you’ll learn how small,...
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Daily Tip #27: From Stress to Calm: The Neuroscience of Gratitude

Do you ever feel like your brain is stuck on defense mode—constantly scanning for danger, replaying worst-case scenarios, and leaving you drained? That’s anxiety wiring at work. But here’s the exciting truth: you can...
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Daily Tip #26: Reset Your Brain in 30 Seconds

What if the way you breathe is quietly fueling brain inflammation? 🧠 Most of us never notice how often we hold our breath while scrolling, reading, or stressing. But science shows that poor breathing patterns can...
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Stress Shrinks Your Brain (But You Can Stop It)

We all know stress affects how we feel—but what if it’s also reshaping how your brain works? In this episode, Dr. Var explores the surprising ways stress impacts your memory, focus, and mood—and why some of these...
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From Small Wins to Big Change: The 3-Habit Challenge

What if the key to transforming your health wasn’t about overhauling your entire lifestyle… but simply choosing 3 small habits? In this episode, I’ll reveal a habit formula that multiplies results: pick 3 habits you...
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Daily Tip #25: The Forgotten Health Habit: Play!

When was the last time you really played—laughed until your stomach hurt, danced in your kitchen, or got lost in a hobby for hours? As adults, we’re often taught that play is unproductive or even childish. But...
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Daily Tip #24: Is Little T Trauma Holding You Back?

Do you ever wake up with a clenched jaw, racing heart, or that constant “on edge” feeling—even when life seems fine? You may be experiencing the hidden effects of little t trauma. Unlike major life events, these...
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