In this episode Dr. Brooke Stubbs, introduces her daily journal, the Rooted Formula, which serves as a guide for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. With a focus on intention, gratitude, goal-setting, and self-reflection, Dr. Stubbs encourages listeners to build a life that incorporates all their passions and aspirations. Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

In this episode of That Rooted Feeling, Dr. Brooke Stubbs discusses the importance of managing stress during the holiday season. She explains how chronic stress can have negative effects on our health and presents strategies for reducing stress. Dr. Stubbs also emphasizes the significance of self-care, including healthy eating, exercise, and finding time for relaxation. By implementing these practices, we can improve our well-being and enjoy a more joyful and fulfilling holiday season.⁠⁠ Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

With so many podcasts and content creators in the world these days, there is a lot of information out there and unfortunately not all of it it good or well-informed. Today's episode contains Dr. Brooke Stubbs' reaction and evidence-based perspectives on some specific health information that seems to be spreading. Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

In this episode of That Rooted Feeling, Dr. Brooke Stubbs discusses the relationship between alcohol consumption and cardiovascular disease risk. She also addresses the negative impact of alcohol on the liver, cardiovascular system, and increased cancer risks. Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

In this episode, Dr. Brooke Stubbs discusses the long-term effects of practicing gratitude on mental and physical health. Listen as she shares various studies that demonstrate how gratitude has benefits such as lowering blood pressure, improving immune function, lowering the risk of diabetes, and reducing stress and depression. Dr. Stubbs also discusses the neural circuitry of the brain and how to have a regular gratitude practice as part of your daily life. Episode Highlights: The benefits of gratitude The brain and gratitude The effects of gratitude on our physiology Gratitude studies and finding How to start a gratitude practice Robert Emmons, Ph.D. on Gratitude and Well-Being https://emmons.faculty.ucdavis.edu/gratitude-and-well-being/ PMID: 33932527 PMID: 26483740 PMID: 18502730 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2006.06.002 Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

Listen as Dr. Brooke Stubbs discusses the benefits of sauna therapy and its impact on mortality. Episode Highlights: Findings on saunas and the association with fatal cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality What frequency and duration of sauna is linked to the reduced the risk of cardiac death, cardiovascular disease death, and all-cause mortality The various other health benefits of sauna therapy The differences between traditional Finnish saunas and infrared saunas and the potential benefits and risks associated with each. Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional. PMID: 30239008 PMID: 30239008 PMID: 28441605 PMID: 28441605

In this episode, Dr. Brooke Stubbs, explores the advantages of substituting animal protein with plant protein and the profound benefits of a diversified plant-based diet. Listen in to learn more about how and why to incorporate more plant-protein into your diets, without completely disregarding animal proteins, and prioritizing overall wellness. Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional. PMID: 27479196

In this episode, we dive into the effects of irregular sleep patterns on your overall well-being and the benefits of maintaining a consistent sleep schedule. We also discuss the impact of sleep duration on various aspects of your health, including cognitive function, mood, and physical health. Tune in to learn more about the role of sleep regularity and duration in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Episode Highlights: What recent studies show about sleep regularity and duration The importance of sleep for health and longevity Tips for having a more regular sleep schedule Links and Resources: 2023 sleep regularity and duration study https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352721823001663?via%3Dihub Healthy Sleep Habits episode https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/zuEvWhysuEb Intermittent Fasting episode https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/vYApU7UtuEb Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

There has been a lot of buzz lately about medications that could potentially make you live longer with a better quality of life and less chronic disease. We've talked about metformin previously on this podcast, but another drug that's getting a lot of mainstream attention right now. That drug is rapamycin. Listen in as we take a deep dive into this medication, how it works, potential anti-aging benefits, and reasons why it hasn't been distributed in the mainstream as an anti aging medication yet. Episode Highlights: Rapamycin's history and how it functions Its use as an anti cancer and anti rejection medication and immunomodulator Its potential role in aging or anti aging Cautions and concerns and side effects Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional. Sources: PMID 31586989 PMID 27048303 PMID 36332147 medicalnewstoday.com Harrison et al. 2009 Vellai et al. 2003 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exger.2023.112166 https://doi.org/10.4161/cc.5.18.3288

Why is colon cancer in younger populations on the rise and what can we do about it? Listen in for information and recommendations from a lifestyle medicine perspective. Episode Highlights: The link between diet and colon cancer risk Good vs bad gut bacteria and cancer growth Lifestyle factors that decrease cancer risk Changing screening recommendations and shifting the bigger picture Symptoms of colon cancer What you can do to help decrease your risk Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.