by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Jan 17, 2011 | Community Wellness, Social Wellness, Wellness News, Wellness Tips & Information
By Dr. Donna L. Hamilton, MD, MS Today our nation celebrates the birth and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Young and old will view, recount, and recite his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. In this speech Dr. King shares his vision for our nation. He...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Jan 7, 2011 | Healthy Eating, Weight Managment Tips, Wellness Tips & Information
Author: Valerie Balandra NP This scenario is a familiar one to nearly anyone who has tried and failed to lose weight and keep it off: you hear about the latest crash diet or “super-food” that is supposed to help you lose inches off your waistline in just a...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Jan 5, 2011 | Wellness Resources
It’s a new year and many people have big plans to improve their personal wellness. It’s important to remember that improving personal wellness is like most other work: you need the right tools to get the job done. Whether you prefer books, music,...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Nov 29, 2010 | Meditation, Stress Management, Wellness Tips & Information
By: Joan Willis Photo © Bob Stockfield Photo Courtesy: National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Meditation seems to be gaining ground even in the mainstream today, but what is it exactly? Simply put, meditation is a way of withdrawing ones mind and...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Nov 24, 2010 | Healthy Eating, Holiday Wellness Tips, Stress Management, Wellness Tips & Information
By Donna L. Hamilton, MD, MS Managing personal wellness can be challenging during the holidays, but it is possible. It’s even possible on Thanksgiving, when food, travel, and potentially stressful family gatherings are often the focus instead of your wellness...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Nov 17, 2010 | Social Wellness, Stress Management, Wellness Resources, Wellness Tips & Information
By: Rachel Lukasavige The Great American Smokeout is an annual event occurring the third Thursday of November. If you’ve decided to quit smoking we want to congratulate you! There are steps you can take to ensure your success with giving up smoking this year. 1....