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Better Medicine with Dr. Var: Reset Your Health, Reclaim Your Life

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 actually helps. Hosted by Dr. Var, a triple board-certified physician(Family, Obesity, Lifestyle Medicine) with advanced training in functional and integrative medicine, this podcast is for people who are tired of being told “your labs are normal” while they still feel exhausted,

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11:22

6 Essential Nutrients Your Thyroid Needs to Function...

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2026/01/07

Many people with thyroid symptoms are told their labs are “normal,” yet they continue to struggle with fatigue, brain fog, weight gain or weight resistance, hair loss, anxiety, or cold intolerance. In this episode, we focus on one commonly overlooked reason thyroid symptoms persist: nutrient deficiencies that interfere with thyroid hormone function.In this episode, Dr. Var breaks down six essential nutrients your thyroid needs to properly produce thyroid hormone, convert inactive T4 into

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4:25

How to Reprogram Your Brain for Calm & Focus Using...

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2026/01/02

If you feel scattered, overwhelmed, or mentally overstimulated, it’s not a personal failure—it’s neuroscience. In this episode, I explain how a part of your brain called the Reticular Activating System(RAS) acts as a filter for your entire experience of reality. Every second, your brain is flooded with millions of bits of information, but only a tiny fraction reaches conscious awareness. Your RAS decides what gets through. Here’s the key: your RAS is programmable. In this episode, you’ll

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13:45

Why a Normal TSH Doesn’t Mean Your Thyroid Is Healthy

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2026/01/02

Many people are told their thyroid labs are “normal” — yet they still feel exhausted, foggy, gain weight easily, or struggle with mood and energy. In this episode, Dr. Var breaks down why a normal TSH does not always mean your thyroid is functioning optimally and what may be getting missed in standard testing. Using a Better Medicine approach that integrates conventional, functional, integrative, and lifestyle medicine, this episode explains how thyroid hormones actually work in the body —

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4:59

Daily Tip #38: Self-Compassion for Stress Reduction

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2025/11/06

That harsh voice in your head isn’t motivating you — it’s increasing your cortisol, weakening your immune system, and keeping you stuck in survival mode. In this episode, Dr. Var explains the neuroscience of self-compassion and how simply changing your inner dialogue can lower stress hormones, calm your nervous system, and boost emotional resilience. 🎁 Download my FREE Reframe Your Thoughts Chart: https://varsha-nagarsenker.mykajabi.com/reframe-opt-in 🎁 Download my FREE Gut Health

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23:22

Don't Dismiss Fatty Liver!

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2025/11/03

In today’s episode of Functional Medicine with Dr Var, we uncover the silent epidemic that’s now the leading cause of liver transplants—and it’s not alcohol or hepatitis. Dr Var explains how metabolic associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) develops, why it’s often missed even with “normal” lab results, and what steps you can take today to reverse fatty liver naturally.You’ll learn: The 4 stages of fatty liver and which are reversible Functional medicine approaches to insulin resistance

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4:38

Daily Tip #37: Mindset Reset: 3 Steps to Break the...

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2025/10/29

Your brain is always learning — even when you don’t realize it. But what if the information you’re taking in every day is shaping your mood, focus, and stress response in ways you never intended? Today’s short episode reveals a simple daily audit to help you become more aware of what’s training your mind — and how to shift it toward clarity, calm, and energy instead of anxiety.🎁 Download my FREE Gut Health Restoration Guide: https://varsha-nagarsenker.mykajabi.com/5r-gut-freebie 🎁

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5:34

DAILY TIP #36: Five Minutes That Can Change How Your...

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2025/10/27

What if one small daily habit could strengthen your brain, sharpen focus, and support healthy aging — all in under five minutes?In this episode, Dr. Var shares a science-backed strategy that keeps your brain flexible, engaged, and resilient for decades to come. Tune in to discover how micro-learning can help you build a stronger, sharper mind — starting today. 🎁 Download my FREE Gut Health Restoration Guide: https://varsha-nagarsenker.mykajabi.com/5r-gut-freebie 🎁 Download my FREE

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6:29

Daily Tip #35: The Brain Nutrient You're Missing

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2025/10/26

If your mind feels foggy, your focus is fading, or you can’t seem to find the right words lately… it might not be stress or age. There’s a single nutrient your brain depends on to stay sharp, balanced, and resilient—and most people are unknowingly running low on it. In today’s Daily Habit Challenge, Dr. Var reveals why this often-overlooked nutrient is critical for clear thinking, calm mood, and long-term brain health—and how a simple daily habit can help you restore it naturally. 🎯

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3:56

Daily tip #34: This 2-Minute Trick Wakes Up Your...

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2025/10/22

Ever wish you could flip a switch and feel instantly sharper—without another cup of coffee? In today’s episode, Dr. Var reveals a quick cross-body movement that lights up communication between both sides of your brain. You’ll learn how a few minutes of coordinated motion can boost focus, balance, and mental clarity by activating your corpus callosum —the bridge that keeps your brain hemispheres in sync. Try it once and notice the difference in how you think, move, and feel. 🎁 Download my

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5:41

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

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2025/10/18

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 a technique to help improve your focus.🎁 Download my FREE Gut Health Restoration Guide: https://varsha-nagarsenker.mykajabi.com/5r-gut-freebie 🎁 Download my FREE Cortisol Reset Habit Tracker: https://varsha-nagarsenker.mykajabi.com/cortisol-reset-habit-tracker 🎁 Download

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5:02

Daily Tip #32: How to Rewire Your Brain for Growth...

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2025/10/18

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 discover how small daily changes can boost BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor), the compound that supports new neuron growth, strengthens focus, and protects against brain fog, cognitive decline, and neuroinflammation. Learn why your brain health thrives on novelty, how to

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4:34

Daily Tip #31: Are You Making This Fat-Burning Mistake?

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2025/10/14

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 small shift in your routine can reset your metabolism, balance energy, and help your body burn fat more efficiently. 🎁 Download my FREE Gut Health Restoration Guide: https://varsha-nagarsenker.mykajabi.com/5r-gut-freebie 🎁 Download my FREE Cortisol Reset Habit Tracker:

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4:34

Daily Tip #30: The Mistake You’re Making When You Eat

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2025/10/14

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 what most people get completely backwards when it comes to eating for optimal health—and the one shift that changes everything. 🎁 Download my FREE Gut Health Restoration Guide: https://varsha-nagarsenker.mykajabi.com/5r-gut-freebie 🎁 Download my FREE Cortisol Reset Habit

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4:42

Daily Tip #29: Loneliness and Your Brain: Why...

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2025/10/05

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 is as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, the 3 keys to meaningful connection, and a simple daily habit you can start right now to protect your brain and boost longevity.🎁 Download my FREE Gut Health Restoration Guide:

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4:23

Daily Tip #28: How to Rewire Your Stress Response

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2025/10/04

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, intentional challenges can strengthen your nervous system and change the way your brain reacts under pressure.👉 Tune in to discover: Why everyday stressors feel overwhelming The hidden brain circuits that make you anxious A simple daily practice you can try today to feel calmer

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6:02

Daily Tip #27: From Stress to Calm: The Neuroscience...

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2025/10/03

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 retrain your brain through gratitude practice. In this episode, Dr. Var explains the science of negativity bias, default mode network hyperactivity, and neuroplasticity, and shows you how a simple daily gratitude habit can rewire anxious pathways into calmer, more resilient

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4:48

Daily Tip #26: Reset Your Brain in 30 Seconds

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2025/10/02

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 trigger cortisol spikes, brain fog, anxiety, and mood changes by pushing the nervous system into survival mode. Here’s the powerful part: your breath is the one tool you always have with you—and using it correctly can flip your body from stress mode into repair mode in just

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12:57

Stress Shrinks Your Brain (But You Can Stop It)

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2025/10/01

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 changes may be reversible. You’ll discover: How stress disrupts your ability to think clearly Why it leaves you feeling foggy, anxious, or drained Simple strategies to support brain resilience and calm your mind T his episode blends science with practical steps so you can better

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4:32

From Small Wins to Big Change: The 3-Habit Challenge

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2025/09/30

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 can commit to, then layer in just one new daily challenge. By the end of the year, that means as many as 36 life-changing habits—without burnout, overwhelm, or perfectionism. 👉 You’ll discover: Why doing less can actually get you more results The counterintuitive trick to

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4:36

Daily Tip #25: The Forgotten Health Habit: Play!

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2025/09/29

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 research shows that play isn’t just fun—it’s medicine. In this episode of Functional Medicine with Dr. Var, you’ll discover: How play reduces stress hormones and lowers inflammation (CRP, IL-6, and more) Why your nervous system needs play to shift out of survival mode The 4 qualities

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