by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Apr 4, 2012 | Wellness Tips & Information, Yoga
By Paul Jerard Maybe your doctor, chiropractor, physical therapist, or best friend told you Yoga would be good for you. You have heard so much about Yoga; it seems that Yoga is a “cure” for almost anything. The more you hear, the more confusing it...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Mar 28, 2012 | Healthy Eating, Wellness Tips & Information
By Susanne Warren We’ve all been hearing lately about how we should be eating more whole grains, but do you understand what the term means? In response to the growing number of health-conscious consumers, food manufacturers have added more whole grains to...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Mar 21, 2012 | Self-Care, Wellness Tips & Information
Note from our Chief Wellness Officer: New data indicates African-Americans should have their first screening colonoscopy at age 45. Regardless of race or ethnicity, if you have a family history of colon cancer ask your doctor what age you should begin screening. ...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Mar 8, 2012 | Self-Care, Sleep, Weight Managment Tips, Wellness Tips & Information
by Dr. Donna L. Hamilton, MD, MS Most people feel refreshed and energetic after a good night’s sleep. In spite of this, they readily sacrifice slumber in order to do things that leave them feeling stressed or run down. Whether it’s staying up late cleaning the house...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Feb 22, 2012 | Self-Care, Wellness Tips & Information
Contrary to popular belief heart disease-not cancer-is the leading cause of death in the United States. Another common misconception is that heart attacks, the quintessential symptom of heart disease, present the same way in all people. The “classic” heart...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Feb 7, 2012 | Healthy Eating, Wellness Tips & Information
By Ryan Coisson With all of the news about diet and nutrition, much of it contradictory, it seems more difficult than ever to know what to eat that is good for us. We have endless choices of foods available now, from the fresh to the processed, much of it labeled...
