by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Dec 28, 2011 | Holiday Wellness Tips, Mental Wellness, Self-Care, Social Wellness, Wellness Tips & Information
By Deone Benninghoven When I think of abundance and resolutions now, it is a bit different than it was three years ago. Meaning, I better accept what is possible and sustainable throughout a year instead of sabotaging myself. I focus on intent rather than goals. I set...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Oct 10, 2011 | Healthy Eating, Self-Care, Wellness Tips & Information
by Donna L. Hamilton, MD, MS Creating healthy habits includes knowing what to do as well as what not to do. Introducing small changes into your everyday routine can make it easier to improve personal wellness than you might think. Of course changing long held habits...
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 | 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 | Jul 26, 2011 | Stress Management, Wellness Tips & Information, Yoga
As a Yoga teacher, I’ve met many people who say things like, “I’d like to try Yoga but I’m not very flexible.” Maybe they think Yoga is only for people who are very limber and can twist themselves into pretzel-like positions. Or they...
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. ...