by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Sep 13, 2011 | Safety, Self-Care, Wellness Plan, Wellness Tips & Information
by Dr. Donna L. Hamilton, MD, MS Have you been planning to take better care of yourself but the idea of slowing down to meditate or journal makes you cringe? Do you want to do something active and satisfying to improve your personal wellness but haven’t quite gotten...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Sep 6, 2011 | Emotional Wellness, Mental Wellness, Self-Care, Stress Management, Wellness Tips & Information, Workplace Wellness
By Donna L. Hamilton, MD, MS Stress comes in many flavors. Sometimes it’s the annoying red lights you catch when you’re running late. Other times it’s the excitement and nerves of starting something new. No matter what it looks like, prolonged exposure to stress...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Aug 30, 2011 | Parenting, Wellness Tips & Information
By Donna L. Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP Adolescence describes the transition from childhood to adulthood. Because this has been viewed as the healthiest period of life, many people mistakenly assume adolescents have few health care needs. Not true! Though many teens...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Aug 2, 2011 | Healthy Eating, Self-Care, Wellness News, Wellness Plan, Wellness Tips & Information
By Donna L. Hamilton, MD, MS Earlier this summer the US Department of Agriculture retired the food pyramid and introduced our nation to a new icon-My Plate. They hope it will serve as an easy and quick reminder of what actually makes a healthy meal. A brief glance...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | May 17, 2011 | Wellness Tips & Information
By Donna L. Hamilton, MD, MS Does this sound familiar: you make time to take care of everyone else but you “don’t have time” to do something nice for yourself? Occasionally you might manage to eat a balanced meal or workout. Guess what: self-care is as important to...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | May 10, 2011 | Emotional Wellness, Mental Wellness, Self-Care, Wellness Plan, Wellness Tips & Information
by Donna L. Hamilton, MD, MS Want to jump start your personal wellness plan but the idea of going to the gym or doing other cardio activities just doesn’t appeal to you? There’s good news for you! Diet and exercise are only one part of achieving optimal health. ...
