Blogs
Practicing During a Pandemic: Concierge Medicine Helps Doctors and Patients Cope with COVID-19
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, most physicians have been canceling or rescheduling non-urgent appointments. In fact, Dr. Deborah Birx, coronavirus response coordinator for the White House Coronavirus Task Force, advised in mid-March, “Things that don’t need to be...
Grilled Peach Salsa
by Susan Greeley, MS, RDN Summer grilling is in full swing, as gardens are bursting with fresh fruits and vegetables that make eating seasonal, local foods a “no brainer” that can actually be good for our brains by supporting a healthy gut microbiome. Try this simple...
July Journey Meditation Series
Thank you everyone who has participated in virtual meditation series during the past month. We are grateful to Journey Meditation and Linda Souders for bringing this opportunity and teaching us different ways of savoring the present moment and cultivating mindfulness...
Is Your Practice Sustainable? 4 Revealing Questions Every Doctor Should Ask Today
The COVID-19 pandemic has offered physicians many lessons—one of which centers on the viability of our typical healthcare model. The economic shutdowns and stay-at-home advisories have shown a spotlight on the fact that the traditional primary care model is largely...
Go With Your Gut: Eating Gut-Healthy Foods to Improve Your Mood
What we eat not only impacts our physical health — it plays a big role in our emotional health, too. Eating healthy foods can help with overall wellbeing, and improve our moods. Research shows that there is a direct link between our gut health, our brains and how we...
Mindful Movement & More! Top Trainer Tips to Step Up Your Fitness at Home
Learn fitness tips from master level personal trainer and the author of Soul Trainer, a fictional fitness novel of inspirational stories of fitness and courage, Len Glassman.
Get Moving this Summer, Pandemic or Not!
While we have been under quarantine restrictions for the last few months due to COVID-19, many of us have not been able to stick with our regular health and fitness routines. Pandemic or not, however, getting exercise doesn’t have to require gym going. It can be as...
How COVID Has Shown Us We Need to Focus on Wellness—Now More than Ever
You may now just be resurfacing after weathering the first wave of COVID-19. It’s been overwhelming and stressful, to say the least—even traumatic for some. As we recover, it’s important to begin learning from this pandemic so we can do better for ourselves and our...
Managing Stress in Unusual Times: How Meditation and Mindfulness Practices Help
Adjusting to a new normal in a time of uncertainty can be challenging and stressful. Studies have shown that practicing daily meditation can have a lasting impact on both your emotional and physical wellbeing, allowing you to better manage your relationship with...
Pearl Couscous Primavera with Herb Pesto
by Susan Greeley, MS, RDN Spring vegetables abound these days! It’s easy to find locally grown produce, such as asparagus, peas, mushrooms, zucchini and a variety of herbs that truly elevate both the flavor and nutritional value of every dish! Pearl (Israeli) couscous...
Getting the Sleep You Need During COVID-19
For many of us, our normal routines have undergone drastic changes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This means that our sleeping habits have probably changed, too. Most of us are experiencing coronavirus-related stress that may play a big part in preventing us...
The Importance of Keeping Yourself, Your Patients, and Your Practice Healthy – Now More Than Ever
In the midst of a global pandemic, like most people, you’re probably just trying to keep your head above water, you’re in survival mode. If you’re like most physicians, the way you practice medicine changed almost overnight. You’ve probably been available around the...