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Longevity


Wake Up Right: The Morning Routine That Sets Your Day (and Sleep) Up for Success
Alright, you've nailed your bedtime and your wind-down routine. But here's what most people don't realize—how you start your morning is just as important for your sleep as what you do at night. Your circadian rhythm, that internal 24-hour clock, needs clear signals about when it's daytime. Miss these morning cues, and you're basically confusing your body all day long. And here's the thing—without work dictating when you wake up, when you show up somewhere, when you take lunch
Gina Tobalina
5 days ago5 min read


Sleep Hygiene: Your Wind Down Routine Matters More Than You Think
So you've committed to a bedtime. Awesome! That's a fantastic start. But here's the thing—you can't just expect to go from scrolling TikTok or answering work emails straight into dreamland. Your body needs a runway, a signal that it's time to shift gears. This is where sleep hygiene comes in, and no, it's not only about showering before bed (though that does work). Sleep hygiene is basically everything you do in the 1-2 hours before your bedtime that either sets you up for su
Gina Tobalina
6 days ago4 min read


But first, Sleep. How sleep is your door to longevity.
Out in the community, at baseball games, in private conversations, people ask me the same question over and over. They say "Doc, I want to get healthier, where should I start?" My answer usually surprises them. I think they are expecting me to tell them to eat healthier, or exercise more. That's the standard advice, right? Not my answer. It's easy, a no-brainer: sleep. Without sleep, nothing else works. If you haven't slept well, your chances of staying on your "diet
Gina Tobalina
Jan 253 min read


What is Longevity Medicine?
Doctor Fighting Death I'm glad you asked! Longevity Medicine is the next level of medical advice that not only treats your illness but works to slow aging, balance and heal the body, and return to full normal function. The ultimate goal is to extend your healthspan, and lifespan. This means living a healthy life, for longer. Is this possible? Of course! It's not just another pill for your ill, it's finding root causes and fixing those. Now to be honest, the root cause o
Gina Tobalina
Jan 202 min read
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