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Vanita Rahman, MD, DipABLM

Dr. Vanita Rahman is a board-certified internal medicine and lifestyle medicine physician, certified nutritionist, and personal trainer. She earned her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Virginia, completed her internal medicine residency at the Washington Hospital Center, and has authored several books on plant-based nutrition.

  1. Blog   |   Health & Nutrition

  2. Oct 30, 2026
SHL: Consider Skipping the Prescription and Opt for a Side-Effect-Free Way to Curb Menopausal Symptoms

Vanita Rahman, MD, DipABLM

The American College of Physicians (ACP) this fall issued new guidance for women with menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes and night sweats, that calls for hormone replacement therapy as a first line of treatment. Second- and third-line treatment options are also prescription medications. At the Barnard Medical Center, I discuss with women a side effect-free option that can work just as well to eliminate the symptoms that often disrupt work, sleep, and daily life: a whole food, plant-based diet rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains.

  1. Blog   |   Health & Nutrition

  2. Oct 23, 2026
4 Steps to Take Today to Reduce Breast Cancer Risk

Vanita Rahman, MD, DipABLM

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