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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Watermelon: Best Summer Companion and a Friend for Life
Watermelon’s facts Be amazed – watermelons are berries! They belong to a group of fruit pepos that have flat seeds and pulpy flesh. They are also botanically a vegetable—being a cousin of cucumbers, pumpkins, and squash! Since ancient times, watermelons have been an enriching history. Watermelon seeds have been recovered that are over 5000 years […]
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Tomatoes: From Calories to Carbs and Hearty Nutrition
How tomatoes came to be Tomatoes are believed to be indigenous to the South American region. During the 16th century, these fruits made their debut appearance in Europe. Interestingly, people first thought they were poisonous and avoided eating them until the 17th and 18th centuries. The first tomatoes in Europe were cherry-sized and yellow. So they […]
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Keto Diet: A Safe & Effective Guide for Beginners
What is a keto diet? A keto diet is a type of low-carb diet. It’s quite different from other low-carb diet plans such as paleo, Atkins, and South Beach. The key difference is the high-fat diet content coupled with a moderate intake of protein. Essentially, this shift in core macro-nutrients triggers a different type of […]
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Worst Foods for Gut Health: How To Improve Your Gut Health
How sugar affects your gut microbiome Bacteria, like all living things, require a food source. Unfortunately, some bacteria, especially more harmful ones, thrive too well on sugar. The resulting imbalance among your microbiota can lead to many health problems (1). Studies on mouse models indicated that if this bacterial imbalance continues, chronic diseases can develop. […]
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What Does Bloating Mean? Causes and Home Remedies
What does bloating mean? Bloating is an uncomfortable feeling of tightness, swelling, gassiness, or fullness in your abdomen or tummy. The sensation can range from mild to intense discomfort (1). Sometimes people confuse bloating with abdominal distension, which is when the abdomen swells and increases in size (2). While people may feel their belly has […]
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Benefits of Maca Root: Vital Life Force in Men & Women
What is maca or Lepidium meyenii? Maca, or so-called Lepidium meyenii, is a root vegetable with human consumption dating back 2000 years. It’s actually a relative of the turnip and radish, but more surprisingly, a cruciferous vegetable like cabbage and kale (1). You may also know it as Peruvian Ginseng, where it is traditionally grown. […]
