Archive for 2020
In the Time of Coronavirus: Social Distancing and Exercising
While being forced to stay home can lead to boredom and lethargy, it does not need to be the case. As a society we spend a lot of money on…
Read MoreIn the Time of Coronavirus: Why Eliminate Unnecessary Trip?
My husband and I took a walk around a lake last weekend. The paths were wide. The people were respectful of the 6 foot distancing. However, as I was backing out…
Read MoreIn the Time of Coronavirus: Gastrointestinal Symptoms of COVID-19
While most of us know about fever, cough, sore throat and shortness of breath as symptoms of COVID-19, intestinal symptoms can be present in almost 30% of patients. These include…
Read MoreIn the Time of Coronavirus: Corona and the Marriage
Stress, especially big and scary stress, impacts us like a threat to the nervous system. With the importance of social distancing, you and your partner are likely to be feeling…
Read MoreIn the Time of Coronavirus: Corona and the Divorced Family
Social distancing in a divorced family can be complicated. When kids are required to travel back and forth between parents’ houses, additional infection risks can increase. The disruption of regular…
Read MoreCoronavirus Time: Mental and Physical Health for Those Not Infected
(Robyn Pashby, PhD- Psychologist) There are two pandemics. The virus makes the headlines, but the anxiety that is sweeping the nation just a few steps behind (or in some cases…
Read MoreIn the Time of Coronavirus: Corona and Boundaries
Even before COVID-19 arrived, many of us were already diligent about washing our hands and avoiding contact with someone sneezing or coughing to avoid becoming ill. Many have always understood…
Read MoreHealth Pearls in the Time of Coronavirus: Message to Our Pregnant Patients
You are pregnant, and the fear of Coronavirus is keeping you up at night. There has yet not been enough research on COVID-19 in pregnant patients, so fear is understandable. …
Read MoreHealth Pearls in the Time of Coronavirus: How to Manage Your Chronic Medical Problems
Let’s face it. Staying at home is no picnic for most of us. For many people, irritability, boredom, and lethargy ensue so that you’re annoyed most of the time. It’s…
Read MoreHealth Pearls In the Time of COVID
For the past decade our Lady Docs community has met in person and on-line for intellectual discussion, physical challenge and emotional support. Over the past month, as the COVID-19 pandemic…
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