Water
Water. It’s so easy to forget it this time of year but SO important not to. 50-60% of the body is water and it’s a critical ingredient for all metabolic processes. We need about 1ml of water for every calorie...
2 “Healthy” Foods That Are Underrated
Interesting Stats on Resolution Success
I’m sitting here in my office with a little extra time on my first day back from vacation. While I started with a full schedule this morning, a number of (new) patients didn’t show. This is unusual and it got...
Pass the Cheese Please!
Are you a cheese lover? If so then you’re in good company! This time of year definitely puts me in the mood for some warm brie, a nice viney blue or our family favorite, Dubliner. Which is why this article in Food & Wine about the best...
Get Your Greens!
We featured the first smoothie listed below at our wellness table at Blue Cross Blue Shield in Quincy last week and received rave reviews! Many people asked for the recipe so we thought we’d re-post it. Try both of these...
The Art of Enjoying Your Thanksgiving Meal
This is a re-post but one that definitely deserves repeating. As you prepare to gather with loved ones and enjoy a beautiful meal, remember to enjoy it. For those struggling with eating issues, this may seem like and insurmountable task. Sometimes it...
Body Fat is Good for Baby Making
Want a baby bump? Consider bumping up the body fat! As the winter months approach, many couples may start to think about baby making (wink, wink!). It can be disappointing when despite best efforts, it doesn’t work out. Infertility has...
Pregnant & Feeling the Burn? Helpful Tips for Heartburn.
Every pregnant woman has her share of discomforts but I would argue that none are quite as annoying or uncomfortable as heartburn. I say this because many other things that plague pregnant women (morning sickness, back pain, swollen feet, sleepless...
Is it normal fatigue or pregnancy anemia?
Many women struggle with anemia during pregnancy. Although it’s a common thing for expectant moms to have low iron levels, it will be something that your doctor wants to address. In most cases, even given your best efforts, a pregnant...
Post-Partum Nutrition Survival Guide
The first six weeks after the arrival of a new baby are nothing less than hectic to say the least. All women experience this period differently but I think it’s safe to say that we all get our fair share...
Eat Your Fat Folks!
For years, health practitioners led by USDA guidelines, have been encouraging people to cut out fat. The result has been an influx of highly processed, low fat options that are higher in sugar and/or simple carbohydrates. We’ve also led on the assumption that a calorie,...
