Roja Narayan, MD

Roja Narayan, MD Medical Doctor. Board Certified in Integrative Medicine & Family Medicine. Certified in Functional Medicine. Paving a new path toward optimal health!

Passionate about health & wellness, community & improving our world. The Temecula Center for Integrative Medicine is a Medical Clinic specializing in all aspects of Functional Medicine. We offer personalized lifestyle family medicine, integrative health services, functional medicine, and regenerative treatments.

01/24/2025

Your nervous system loves movement.

That’s because the role of your nervous system is to determine if you are safe (parasympathetic, rest-and-digest mode) or in danger (sympathetic, fight-or-flight mode).

Gentle movements signal the nervous system that you are safe, activating the vagus nerve and a parasympathetic state.

Some of the best types of movement for this include:
☀️ Yoga
☀️ Stretching
☀️ Dancing
☀️ Walking in Nature

There are really 2 different ways to use movement to regulate your nervous system. You can use it in the moment as a reset OR include movement as part of your everyday maintenance routine.

I recommend both!

Which of these movements do you love most? Drop a line in the comments! ⬇️

Follow for more tips on nervous system health and holistic well-being.

With much ❤️,
Dr. Narayan

01/22/2025

Ever get to the end of the day and just crash?

Or maybe you feel “wired but tired”—as if your nervous system is ramped up and yet you have nothing left to give.

The problem *might* be that you aren’t giving your nervous system any chance to rest and reset throughout the day.

I get it!

Society expects us to be going non-stop.

It’s just that our bodies (and especially our nervous systems) were not built for that.

One of the best ways to support nervous system regulation is to build in periods of intentional rest to your day.

This can look different for different people.

You might:

✨ get up from your desk every hour to stretch
✨ set reminders to close your eyes for two minutes and breathe
✨ allow 5 extra minutes on your lunch break to sit in your car and listen to music

The point is to schedule rest breaks into your day.

These breaks act like a reset button for your nervous system, so you won’t feel so fried at the end of the day.

Have you tried this? What’s your experience? Share in comments below!

With much ❤️,
Dr. Narayan

01/01/2025

Watching my kids cruising with unshakable confidence and pure joy is a beautiful reminder of something essential:

We all carry that bold, confident spirit within us—the one who embraces new challenges with curiosity, isn’t afraid to stumble, and always gets back up with determination.

As we welcome this new year, let’s channel the spirit of our inner child.

✨ Be fearless in pursuing what lights you up.
✨ Embrace challenges with curiosity instead of fear.
✨ Prioritize the health and energy you need to show up for your dreams.

Your well-being is the foundation for everything. When you feel your best, you can live fully, take on new adventures, and savor every moment.

Here’s to 2025—a year to reignite confidence, nurture health, and move forward with a fearless heart. You’ve got this! 💚

What’s one bold step you’ll take for your health or happiness this year? Drop it in the comments—I’d love to cheer you on!

With much ❤️,
Dr. Narayan

12/20/2024

This is what lights me up 🌟

All I want for the holidays is for more people to know they don’t need quick-fix medications to feel better, balance their hormones, or regain their energy.

There are natural, root-cause solutions that work with your body and align with your beliefs—helping you heal and thrive from the inside out. 🎄✨

👉🏽 Follow me for inspiration and practical ways to take control of your health—your best self is waiting!

With much ❤️,
Dr. Narayan

12/18/2024

A recent study using sleep questionnaires and brain MRIs found that trouble falling asleep or waking up too early around age 40 was linked to an older brain age.

Even more surprising? This connection persisted over 5 years if sleep struggles went unaddressed.
We all know life feels better with better sleep, but here’s what I really want you to know: if you’re struggling with sleep now, it doesn’t have to be forever. 💭✨

There are many natural strategies to help restore your sleep and support your overall health—no matter where you’re starting from.

👉🏽 Follow me for tips, insights, and practical tools to support your health and wellness—because you deserve to feel your best every day.

With much ❤️,
Dr. Narayan

12/13/2024

It used to be thought that the placebo effect only worked if people believed they were getting an active treatment.

But this new study found that even knowing it’s a placebo can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression in just two weeks.

To me, this tells us two things:

1️⃣ The mind is a powerful driver of change.

2️⃣ Taking an active role in healing (like by taking a pill) gives a sense of control and empowerment— an overlooked key to healing.

While I can nerd out over metabolic pathways, nutrient interactions, and all things science, I’ll always leave space for the inexplicable magic in healing ✨

Follow me for practical tips, science-backed insights, and a little magic to inspire your health journey! 💛

With much ❤️,
Dr. Narayan

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