Archive for 2018
A Few Fitness Faves for 2019
Fitness should be fun! The more we enjoy the activity the more likely we are to be consistent and stay with it for the long term. It’s also really important…
Read MoreSocial Connections as The Secret of Happiness
Are you alone at this time of the year, or do you plan to spend time with your family and friends? Do you know of the loners in your neighborhood…
Read MoreValsartan Recall: An Ongoing Saga
We got a frenzy of portal messages from our patients in the last few weeks wondering why the evening news on television announced a recall of high blood pressure meds…
Read MoreA Thanksgiving Message from an Interfaith Service at Saint Francis Episcopal Church in Potomac
I love Thanksgiving as it marks the beginning of the holiday season. It also reminds me of all the important relationships I have in my life. It’s a “home coming”…
Read MoreThree Letters From Sarajevo
On Sunday evening, my husband and I attended a music event at Strathmore, a concert meant to broaden our horizons. Three Letters from Sarajevo, by Goran Bregović, a diversely talented Serbian-Croatian musician.…
Read MoreSweet and Spicy Roast Chicken with Carrots, Dates and Pistachios
Adapted from www.onceuponachef.com I was a bit nervous making this for guests without trying it first, but it was totally awesome! Everyone went back for seconds! I served it with totally…
Read MoreWhy Is Weight Loss So Difficult – A Scientific Explanation
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of going to a Smithsonian sponsored talk by Dr. Hall, who is a Senior Investigator at NIH and chief of one of…
Read MoreChicken With Black Bean-Chipotle Sauce
MAIN DISH Adapted from Canyon Ranch Nourish – indulgently healthy cuisine This is a wholesome filling dinner. If there are any leftovers, they can be used to create other dishes during…
Read MoreJust Keep Truckin’
You may have heard recently that lack of exercise is a greater risk factor for death than high blood pressure, high cholesterol or smoking. I was curious to see whether…
Read MoreNevertheless, We Persist…
Two years ago, one of my 18 year old patients almost killed herself. Her mom told me how she came home abruptly from college and showed signs of severe depression. …
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