Well Being Journal Magazine Spring 2022 Back Issue

Strategies to Prevent Heart Disease and Diabetes: Q&A with Stephen Sinatra, MD……6
Board-certified integrative cardiologist Stephen Sinatra, MD, shares his go-to tips for supporting heart health and stabilizing blood sugar levels.
Nutritional Lithium……9
James M Greenblatt, MD, a certified child and adult psychiatrist, summarizes the benefits of lithium for improved mental function.
Dental Health: The Mystery of the Missing Vitamin……12
Steven Lin, DDS, a board-accredited dentist, speaker, and author, combines dental and nutritional science to create a foundation for lasting oral health.
Cold-Water Immersion for Beginners……16
Dutch extreme athlete, Wim Hof, aptly nicknamed “The Iceman,” outlines simple steps to achieve physical and emotional resilience through cold water therapy.
Build and Sustain a Better Brain……20
Dale Bredesen, MD, internationally recognized expert in neurodegenerative diseases, spotlights a broad array of nootropic (cognitive-enhancing) agents.
Dry Eyes: Treat the Cause, Not the Symptoms……22
Natural medicine pioneer Jonathan V Wright, MD, addresses the underlying cause of dry eyes and simple solutions to relieve the symptoms.
A Functional Approach to Managing Constipation……26
Functional medicine practitioner Peter Kozlowski, MD, aka “Doc Koz,” considers factors that contribute to irregular bowel movements and ways to correct them.
Dehydration and the Universal Wisdom of Water……30
Barbara Wren, founder of the College of Natural Nutrition, offers practical guidance on reversing dehydration, on a cellular level.
The Power of Positivity……32
Clinical psychiatrist Thomas R Verny, MD, delves into the research of positive thinking and ways to cultivate it for enduring health and happiness.