You may not spend a lot of time thinking about your thyroid health, but you probably should. As we learned in our interview with Dr. Aviva Romm, the thyroid affects basically all of our bodily systems and organs, and it's also extremely sensitive — even more so if you're a woman. In this interview, Dr. Romm shares her incredible career journey (she went to college at 15, was an herbalist and midwife for 2 decades, then became a Yale-trained physician after having 4 kids), and some eye-opening and actionable information on thyroid health. Listen to learn the causes of hypothyroidism, the difference between Hashimoto's disease and hypothyroidism, what tests to get to assess your thyroid health, the relationship between the thyroid and stress, how thyroid health affects fertility, and much, much, more. Join the conversation on the written version of the article here: https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/reasons-for-hypothyroidism-aviva-romm/ and if you're interested in checking out our brand new Non-Toxic Product List Database, find it here: https://store.getwellbe.com/non-toxic-product-list

There's a lot of important stuff going on in the news right now. Like the rest of us, we're spending most of our days thinking about either the fight for racial equality or the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. But we also know that it remains essential to keep yourself healthy, both for your long-term well-being and also so that you can participate in important cultural moments, like the one we're currently in. And in order to stay healthy, you need to stay informed. So to that end, on this week's episode we're discussing the most important pieces of health news from April + May 2020. Listen to learn about: why the FDA recalled all Zantac; how your vitamin D levels relate to your COVID risk; what taking a daily bath does to your heart health; which toxic chemical the Trump administration has decided to leave in our water supply unregulated; how many extra steps per day you need to take to increase your lifespan; and much, much more! Join the conversation on the written version of the article here: https://getwellbe.com/health-news-research/wellness-news-health-research-april-may-2020/ and if you're interested in checking out our brand new Non-Toxic Product List Database, find it here: https://store.getwellbe.com/non-toxic-product-list

Since we're stuck at home, many of us are putting pressure on ourselves to accomplish all of our health and wellness goals now that we finally have the time — and then beating ourselves up when we fail. But this is a vicious cycle that actually makes us LESS likely to achieve our goals. That's why Adrienne hosted a free, research-packed webinar on overcoming shame, self-judgment, and negative self-talk so that you can make real change. In this recorded version of the webinar, you'll learn how many thoughts we have each day and how many of them are negative; the way that shame and negative self-talk impact our brains, our health, and our ability to achieve goals; four research-backed ways to reduce negative self-talk and self-judgment; the key to stopping unhealthy habits permanently and developing healthy ones; and much more. Join the conversation on the written version of this article here:

https://getwellbe.com/guides/overcoming-shame-webinar/

Jessica Ortner's life was completely transformed when she discovered tapping. But what exactly is tapping? In this interview, the bestselling author and creator of The Tapping Solution app shares her story and demystifies this powerful, accessible type of therapy. Listen to learn the research behind tapping, how tapping relates to Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), the nine tapping points, how to tap yourself at home, why tapping is so effective for anxiety, and much more. Join the conversation on the written version of this article here: https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/tapping-for-anxiety-jessica-ortner/

In this week's episode, we're taking a step back, getting back to basics, and digging into the real definitions of common (and confusing) terms in the wellness world. A lot of terms are often used incorrectly or imprecisely, and that matters a lot when it comes to our health. Listen to the episode to learn the definitions of and differences between terms like integrative medicine, functional medicine, natural medicine, naturopathy, conventional medicine, traditional medicine, western medicine, alternative medicine, and more! Join the conversation on the written version of this guide here: https://getwellbe.com/guides/what-is-integrative-medicine/

As the world continues to grapple with the pandemic, every day is starting to feel the same — and for a lot of us, that means the food we're eating is the same too. But according to this week's guest, gastroenterologist Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, even if you're eating the same HEALTHY thing every day, eating the same thing all the time isn't good for you. Why? Because of fiber. Listen to the interview to learn what fiber really is and the different types of fiber (hint: it doesn't come in a cereal box), why he considers soluble fiber to be "the secret to nutrition" that nobody's talking about, the important role fiber plays in gut health (it's not what you think), why a diverse diet matters, and much, much more! Join the conversation on the written version of this article here: https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/will-bulsiewicz-importance-of-fiber-food-diversity/

With studies suggesting that COVID-19 can be transmitted through particles in the air, a lot of us are considering the cleanliness of the air we breathe. While face masks can protect us in public, what about at home? Can air filters or air purifiers sanitize the air and kill the coronavirus? And when there's not a pandemic, are these products helpful for protecting our health in general? In this guide, we answer all those questions and more, plus provide our recommendations for the best air filters and air purifiers. Join the conversation on the written version of this guide here: https://getwellbe.com/guides/do-air-purifiers-really-work-best-air-filters/

With COVID-19 still throwing our lives into complete uncertainty, many of us are living in a heightened state of negativity and stress at all times. According to today's guest, Dr. Bojana Weatherly, both of these things can have a serious and lasting impact on your physical health. Fortunately, there's a simple way to stop this from happening: through mindfulness. Listen to the interview to learn the science-backed ways that mindfulness improves health, specific mindfulness techniques that have been proven effective like Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), how victimhood changes your brain, and increases inflammation, and much more. Join the conversation on the written version of this article here: https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/benefits-of-mindfulness-bojana-weatherly

With the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the globe, people are suddenly very focused on thoroughly washing all their food to get rid of any harmful substances. But when there's not a global pandemic, how important is it to wash your produce? The short answer: very.

In this episode we address this topic in-depth. Listen to learn:

• The 2 reasons why you should wash your produce
• How to properly wash your fruit and vegetables
• The best brands of fruit and vegetable wash
• DIY options for making your own produce wash at home
• and much more!

You can also read the guide on our website: https://getwellbe.com/guides/fruit-and-vegetable-wash-how-to-wash-vegetables/

How do you wash your vegetables and fruit? Tell us in the comments on the article page!

xx Adrienne + Team WellBe

As the whole world is focused on a global pandemic, we're excited to share this interview that highlights how the body heals — whether from a virus or something else. In this episode, Adrienne talks with Dr. Wayne Jonas, a family physician with 40 years of experience, including 24 as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Medical Corps of the U.S. Army.

He shares what he's learned in his decades of research and practice, including:

• The role of our minds in all aspects of healing
• Why "fake" surgeries sometimes actually work
• The economic drivers behind doctors' decisions
• Why the military is the perfect place to learn about holistic medicine
• Why the placebo effect should actually be called the "meaning response"
• The fundamental things all humans need to stay healthy
• and much more!

You can also read or watch the interview on our website: https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/dr-jonas-placebo-effect-studies/

Have you had an experience with the placebo effect? Tell us about it in the comments on the article page!

XX Adrienne + Team WellBe