Amy Rogers, MD MPH FACPM
American Board of Preventive Medicine, Board certified in Aerospace Medicine, Occupational Medicine and General Preventive Medicine and Public Health.
Preventive Medicine, Public Health, Lifestyle Medicine, Pandemic Response, Global Health
Work Experience: Fellow American College of Preventive Medicine Delta Omega Preventive Medicine Honor Society Department of Defense Meritorious Service Medal Navy Meritorious Service Medal (2) Navy Commendation Medal ACPM Young Researcher Award Nominee USAPM Young Researcher Award Winner U.S. Navy Junior Medical Officer of the Year Nominee (2019 and 2020) U.S. Navy Preventive Medicine Officer of The Year 2019
Humans evolved to live off of and depend upon the surrounding natural environment. Much of what we consume through food, drink, and visually(Social media, TV) impact our physical and mental health and well-being. By refocusing on natural foods and remedies, getting back into the outdoors and to nature, we can improve our overall physical and mental health, and reduce the burden on the medical healthcare system, that is stressed due to artificial environments that change too quickly for the human body to adapt to. We must also understand how different cultures approach medicine, treatment, and health, to find a way to move forward in a world where a pandemic can traverse the world in a few days.
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Common Foods That Cause Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Why can certain foods cause anxiety? Food and mental health The limbic system in the brain controls our emotions. However, the complete structure of the limbic system has yet to be determined. It is generally accepted that it consists of four parts: the hypothalamus, hippocampus, amygdala, and limbic cortex (1). Thus, our mood may be […]
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How To Lose Weight Without Exercise: 18 Expert Tips
1. Drink more water Water is essential, but getting enough water and drinking it strategically can help you lose weight. How exactly? A scientific study showed that older adults who regularly drank water before a meal lost substantially more body weight than those who didn’t (1). The basis is water reduces your energy or caloric […]
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Heart Palpitations and Headache: Connections and Treatments
Heart palpitations and headache —Causes and treatments? Sometimes your heart might start racing when you have a headache. Many conditions and lifestyle factors could cause these two symptoms. A fast heartbeat and headache may not be a big deal, yet sometimes they can be your body’s alarm bells. Let’s explore the possible reasons and how […]
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Can Dehydration Cause Rapid Heart Rate and Chest Pain?
Dehydration and heart rate: Exploring the connection Our bodies are made up of around 55%‒65% water. Our hearts, particularly, contain a remarkable 73% water content (1, 2). However, per the lay press, over 75% of Americans face chronic dehydration, though this is not fully supported by medical literature, in which their bodies lose more water […]
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What Do You Say to Someone With Cancer and What To Avoid
Things you may prepare for yourself Before answering the question, try to clear up your thoughts and emotions first. The last thing we want to do is to disturb their mood. So, staying as stable as possible helps you become the strongest support for your loved one. After calming ourselves down, we could try to […]
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Why Does Heart Race After Eating: Causes and When To Worry
Why does heart race after eating: Facts you should know Heart palpitations are rapid pulsations or abnormally rapid or irregular heart beating. They are often described as the perception of a skipped beat, rapid fluttering in the chest, pounding sensation in the chest or neck, or a flip-flopping in the chest (1). Heart palpitations during […]
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Can GERD Cause Heart Palpitations? Causes and Treatments
Can acid reflux cause heart palpitations? Heart palpitations are related to the heart, whereas reflux disease falls under the digestive category. Some people connect the two since the stomach is located near the heart. Is there any scientific evidence to back this idea? What are acid reflux and heart palpitations? When your heart’s electrical rhythm […]
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Why Do You Lose Weight With Diabetes? Causes, Tips and More
Losing weight in diabetes: Facts and causes About 422 million people worldwide have diabetes, a disease defined by a high sugar or glucose levels in the bloodstream (1). In diabetes, weight loss doesn’t just mean pursuing a slimmer figure but a healthier body. Let’s probe into the link between diabetes and losing weight. Weight loss […]
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Can Coffee Raise Blood Sugar? Caffeine, Diabetes, and More
Does caffeine lower blood sugar? How caffeine matters Some may think: that black coffee doesn’t contain any carbohydrates. So it shouldn’t raise blood sugar levels on its own. Only 10% of coffee drinkers in the US had a cup of decaf the past day (1). Thus, when discussing coffee, the spotlight often falls on caffeine. […]
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25 Weight Loss Tips To Crush Your Goals and Lose Weight Naturally
1. Start your journey today Don’t wait for the perfect day to begin your weight loss journey. The most important tip for losing weight is to start now. Many times, motivation comes after you start. (1, 73). Now is always the best time to start working on the figure you really deserve. Gradually implementing healthy […]