by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Oct 5, 2012 | Self-Care, Stress Management, Wellness Plan, Wellness Tips & Information, Workplace Wellness
By Dr. Donna L. Hamilton, MD Here’s a practical self-care tip: Make a wellness plan for the next time you find yourself caught up in life’s hustle and bustle. The plan doesn’t have to include you staying stressed out until you find time to unwind at home or slapping...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Sep 4, 2012 | Emotional Wellness, Mental Wellness, Stress Management, Wellness Plan, Wellness Tips & Information, Workplace Wellness
by Donna L. Hamilton, MD Lately there seems to be a balanced living backlash. Many people, including “expert” consultants have begun to tell overextended women to give up on the idea of balanced living. It saddens and frustrates me when I hear this. My...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Sep 4, 2012 | Emotional Wellness, Mental Wellness, Parenting, Self-Care, Stress Management, Wellness Tips & Information, Workplace Wellness
by Donna L. Hamilton, MD Recently I’ve heard several “experts” declare, “There is no balanced living.” I cringe every time I hear this well intended but very misguided statement. Perhaps it’s my training as a primary care doctor. When I was practicing community...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Jun 19, 2012 | Meditation, Self-Care, Wellness Tips & Information
People frequently tell me they want to start meditating but don’t know how to start. That’s not surprising. As news spreads about the health and wellness benefits of meditation so does information about the various techniques. It can seem confusing. Medical research...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | May 10, 2012 | Self-Care, Social Wellness, Wellness Tips & Information
by Donna L. Hamilton, MD, MS Spring is a time many people clean up and get rid of old things they no longer need. It’s also a time new things blossom. This same strategy can work for your wellness routine. This spring make time to review your personal wellness...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Apr 11, 2012 | Self-Care, Stress Management, Wellness Tips & Information, Workplace Wellness
By Donna L. Hamilton, MD, MS In spite of how often people talk about feeling stressed they could be underestimating just how much tension they’re actually experiencing. This can lead to frustration when well intended relaxation attempts seem ineffective. You...