by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Nov 24, 2014 | Healthy Eating, Holiday Wellness Tips, Self-Care, Stress Management, Wellness Tips & Information
By Donna L. Hamilton, MD, MS Making healthy choices during the holiday can be challenging, 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 | Oct 29, 2014 | Healthy Eating, Holiday Wellness Tips, Wellness Tips & Information
Dr. Donna L. Hamilton, MD For many Americans, Halloween often marks the beginning of “sweets and snacks season.” Halloween candy bowls linger for a few weeks, to replaced by Thanksgiving cakes and pies. Of course, that leads us into the Christmas cookie and candy...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Dec 12, 2013 | Holiday Wellness Tips, Self-Care, Stress Management, Wellness Tips & Information
by Donna L. Hamilton, MD, MS Be honest. Do you have mixed feelings about the holiday season? Yes, the idea of family traditions, connecting with old friends, and eating your favorite goodies might bring a smile to your face. The reality of getting it done,...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Jul 8, 2013 | Holiday Wellness Tips, Safety, Wellness Tips & Information
By Dr. Donna L. Hamilton, MD, MS Nothing sucks the fun out of summer festivities like a trip to the hospital. You’ve heard me say it before but it’s important enough to repeat: Preventing injury is as important to health as preventing illness. Brushing up on a few...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Jul 3, 2013 | Holiday Wellness Tips, Safety, Wellness Tips & Information
By Dr. Donna L. Hamilton, MD, MS Fireworks and the Fourth of July go hand in hand. Unfortunately, so do burn injuries. Over half the 9,000 people treated annually for burns do so in the weeks surrounding Independence Day. Following a few common sense precautions can...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Dec 4, 2012 | Holiday Wellness Tips, Self-Care, Weight Managment Tips, Wellness Tips & Information
Author: Tracie Johanson Just watching your diet alone won’t lead to easy weight loss. For true fat loss, it is critical that you incorporate regular exercise into the holiday routine. Again referring to Dr. Yanovski’s holiday weight loss...