I write often about the benefits of exercise, since there are so many and they’re so important. Regular exercise helps you stay at a healthy body weight, boosts your energy and mood, reduces your risk of lots of diseases, and so much more. This time, though, I want to talk about how exercise triggers the…
Feeling stressed out lately? Here’s the deal. Your life is never going to be stress-free. But that’s ok. A little stress is good because those adrenaline surges prepare you to protect yourself in a fight or flight situation. And while you don’t have to run from sabertooth tigers like your distant ancestors probably did, you…
So often I hear patients and people I know talk about the latest fad diet they’re trying out. They don’t call it a fad diet, but that’s usually what it is. I understand how people eager to lose weight can get caught up in hype. Fad diets lure people in with promises of fast, effortless…
Many of my patients are dealing with a lot of stress, and they often ask me what they can do to reduce their stress and not feel so overwhelmed. I love recommending one of my favorite self-care practices – meditation. Before you tune out thinking it’s not for you, consider this: You don’t need fancy…
Allergies are in full bloom, and people are feeling the effects! If you’re one of them, I have advice that can help you reduce the congestion, itchy eyes, sniffles, and other annoying symptoms that can make this time of year a major headache. One of the most significant factors in allergy flare-ups? Inflammation. The more…
Anxiety can creep up on us when we least expect it. One minute, you’re calm and in control. The next, your fight or flight response kicks in and throws you off your game. I shared 5 ways to reduce your social anxiety in a recent article. This topic resonated with so many of you that I wanted…
How cool would it be to get on the path to achieving your best body? Summer is just around the corner, and many of my patients are asking me how they can safely lose weight and keep it off without losing their sanity! If you’re looking to lose weight or get better at maintaining your weight, I…
Putting yourself out there, making friends, and socializing should be fun. But for many people, these things are easier said than done. If you suffer from social anxiety, you know that these situations bring on more than just minor nervousness or butterflies. They’re a source of distress, anxiety, self-doubt, and fear. If you are struggling…
It’s easy to go a day, a week, or even a year and never think about the fact that it’s a friggin’ miracle that a muscle the size of a fist pumps gallons of blood to keep you alive daily. Yes, I’m talking about the heart muscle. After practicing cardiology for nearly 30 years, I…
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