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Is a GLP-1 Receptor Agonist right for me?
Over the last few years, there has been near non-stop media and social media coverage of the "new weight loss drugs," GLP-1 receptor...
How to manage your cold/flu/RSV/COVID symptoms at home
Flu and RSV and COVID, oh my! It may feel like everyone you know is sick right now- and it is true! There are a LOT of different viruses...
What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and how might it affect me?
Often when a patient comes to me wanting to improve their health, they have put most of their focus on making changes to their …
How your mental health can affect your physical health
Often when a patient comes to me wanting to improve their health, they have put most of their focus on making changes to their diet and…
Why is sleep so important for your health?
Often when a patient comes to me wanting to improve their health, they have put most of their focus on making changes to their diet and…
How can you improve your relationship with food?
As a primary care physician, I see many patients who struggle with their relationship with food. In the US, we live in a society where…
What are the signs of an eating disorder?
This week, February 27-March 5, 2023, marks National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. As a person who has recovered from an eating…
5 things you can do to improve your health that have nothing to do with dieting
As a family physician, I spend a lot of time with patients focusing on how to best take care of themselves to prevent or manage chronic…
A family physician's response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade
I want to respond to the many strong emotions and fears expressed by many of my patients...
How to eat nutritious food while caring for a newborn
Nutrition is an important part of postpartum recovery. You need good nutrition to recover from the losses you have experienced during…
The Benefits of Preventive Care
Many people avoid the doctor unless they are feeling sick. This may be due to time constraints, cost, or not feeling like they are getting value from their visit with their doctor.
How to get the preventive care you need!
There's a reason your grandmother said "prevention is better than cure!" Our health is our most important asset and we all want to take care of our health! It is much easier (and cheaper!) to take
Questions to Ask Your Doctor
When it comes to your health, it is important that you have all the information you need to take the best care of yourself. Your doctor's job is to provide…
How a lactation consultant can help you
Breastfeeding is HARD! It is a new skill for both you and your baby, and it takes time to learn. Unfortunately you have to learn this new…
How can I prevent breast cancer?
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women in the United States (after certain types of skin cancers). While advances in…
5 Baby Safety Tips from a Family Physician and Mom
As parents, one of our main roles is to keep our children safe. The world can be full of hazards that we never recognized before becoming parents
What is Fourth Trimester Care?
The 12 week period after a child is born is known as the "4th trimester." The 4th trimester is a critical period for new parents and their newborns. The delivering parent