Posts by Lady Docs Corner Cafe
Thriving with Chronic Illness – A Mind Unraveled by Kurt Eichenwald
As a physician who took care of people with debilitating chronic illnesses, I was often inspired by their determination to not let their illness define their lives. I think that’s…
Read MoreFeeling Alone in a Crowd
December into January is a favorite time of the year for many people. It’s the time that many go “home” for the holidays, to be with families and friends. Millions…
Read MorePick a number … any number
At the end of the day, regardless of what else you consume, fiber-containing foods can help you and your microbiome move toward a healthy balance. Only plant-based foods contain fiber…
Read MoreHow Much is Enough?
The last time I went to a mall was in late September when I was getting ready for a trip to the kingdom of Bhutan and Nepal for a Himalayan…
Read MoreMusings on Spinach
We’ve each got our ‘things’ right? I’ve wondered for a while, whenever I’ve prepared spinach, “What is a ‘serving’ of spinach?” Is it the amount that covers a salad plate?…
Read MoreJewel Salad
In the intense summer heat, I was not in the mood for cooking or for eating heavy food and went looking for meal salads which required little prep. This one…
Read MoreA National Focus on Food as Medicine
On Wednesday, September 28th, 2022, at the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health, President Biden introduced a national strategy that recognizes the critical role that nutrition plays in…
Read MoreUnconscious Bias – in medicine and in life
When physicians in Maryland renew our medical licenses, we need at least 50 hours of continuing education. Previously, in internal medicine, there were no specific topics to cover. For our…
Read MorePowerhouse Veggies – especially during COVID times
Summer is here, when local vegetables are more abundant, some of which we can even grow in our own vegetable gardens. Are there some that we could eat to help…
Read MoreA Special Medical School Graduate: A Salute to Johanny
Last week, my family took a flight to Jacksonville, Florida, to attend the medical school graduation (from the Mayo Clinic) of our young friend and former mentee Johanny. We were…
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