by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Jan 16, 2013 | Self-Care, Wellness Plan, Wellness Tips & Information
By Dr. Donna L. Hamilton, MD, MS The flu has arrived with a vengeance this season. It’s almost reached epidemic levels. The numbers of reported cases, hospitalization, and deaths have skyrocketed compared to past years and it’s only January. This pesky little virus...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Jan 8, 2013 | Self-Care, Wellness Plan, Wellness Tips & Information
By Dr. Donna L. Hamilton, MD, MS When you think about becoming healthier what comes to mind? Most people think of having a slimmer, firmer body. Some think about ending toxic habits like smoking. Though you might benefit from these classic goals, other changes...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Nov 21, 2012 | Holiday Wellness Tips, Self-Care, Stress Management, Wellness Tips & Information
by Donna L. Hamilton, MD Stress happens even during happy occasions. Between travel, visitors, altered schedules, and excessive eating Thanksgiving can add stress or strain to your mind and body. Preparing ahead of time can help make the difference between a happy,...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Nov 6, 2012 | Self-Care, Stress Management, Wellness Tips & Information, Workplace Wellness
By Donna L. Hamilton, MD You’ve probably heard someone say, “Take a breath,” when they want you to calm down. The expression might be turning into a cliché for “dial it back a notch,” but slow, deep breathing really is one of the easiest and most effective techniques...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Oct 31, 2012 | Healthy Eating, Holiday Wellness Tips, Wellness Tips & Information
by Donna L. Hamilton, MD Halloween often marks the beginning of “sweets and snacks season.” Instead of white knuckling it as you walk by bowls of sweet temptations or feeling guilty after you indulge, try something new this year. Make disciplined...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Oct 16, 2012 | Self-Care, Stress Management, Wellness News, Wellness Plan, Wellness Tips & Information, Workplace Wellness
by Donna L. Hamilton, MD Wednesday, October 24, 2012 is National Take Back Your Time Day. The website TimeDay.org describes it as “a major U.S. and Canadian initiative to challenge the epidemic of overwork, over-scheduling and time famine that now threatens our...
