Archive for 2017
The Rides in Two Maryland Counties, With a Common Goal
Last Saturday, six of us participated in a 27 mile bike ride – the Tree House’s Tour de Cookie. Tree House is a nonprofit organization with the mission of public investment in…
Read MoreLoving Nature in Peru
My husband and I just returned from a fabulous trip to Peru. I’m in awe of the Incan respect for the earth and how they worked within their natural environment,…
Read MoreCarrots as Medicine
When my patients tell me that their blood pressure has been running high, the first thing I ask them is what they have been eating. After a careful discussion, it…
Read MoreMarch for Science: Do You Want to Go Forward?
You might have guessed it, a group of Lady Docs friends and I were among the marchers in the March for Science last Saturday in Washington D.C. I did not…
Read MoreAn Evening Ride on the C&O Canal, a Ride of Mindfulness
Are you bored with your exercise? Do you find yourself not motivated enough to get to the gym? To stay fit, are there activities that you would rather do than working out…
Read MoreZero to 50,000 – The 20th Anniversary of the Hospitalist
Patients often ask which hospital they should go to in an emergency. I tell them they can go to whichever one they prefer, since my group no longer rounds at…
Read MoreHealth News: Pregnancy Risks in Cancer Survivors; Lymphoma in Breast Implants; BRCA Testing Rate; Depression on the Rise; Gum Disease and Shortened Lifespan; Marathon Runners and Kidney Disease…
*Cancer Survivors and Pregnancy Risks* A study from the School of Public Health at the University of North Carolina shows potential risks of preterm labor, low birth weight infants, and…
Read MoreWhy I Will March for Science on April 22nd
Some of the other LadyDocs and I invite you to join us for an exciting event, the March for Science in Washington DC on April 22nd, Earth Day. Becoming active, vocal, and…
Read MoreGreens Salad with Strawberries, Pistachios and Basil
This is a refreshing springtime salad, using whichever greens you have available. I used half arugula and half spinach. Try a taste of strawberry with a shred of fresh basil…
Read MoreTalking to Your Spouse About Couples Therapy
Lots of people – mostly women – give my Bethesda psychotherapy practice a call to begin couples therapy. Most of the time, both spouses are committed to seeking help and…
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