by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Dec 15, 2017 | Holiday Wellness Tips, Self-Care, Wellness Tips & Information
Holiday self-care involves paying attention to more than just how much you eat or exercise. It also requires paying attention to your thoughts, feelings, expectations, and interactions. Remember: optimal health means functioning at your best in all areas of...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | May 10, 2017 | Emotional Wellness, Mental Wellness, Self-Care, Stress Management, Wellness Tips & Information
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 your health as...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Jun 22, 2016 | Self-Care, Wellness Plan, Wellness Tips & Information
Summer is here, and that usually means hot, sticky weather. Want to jump start your personal wellness plan but the idea of doing cardio activities that work up up sweat just doesn’t appeal to you? There’s good news for you! Diet and exercise are only one part...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | May 1, 2016 | Self-Care, Wellness Plan, Wellness Tips & Information
National Recommitment Month takes place every May and involves reviewing goals you set back in January, typically associated with health and well-being. Of course, it doesn’t make sense to do the same thing but expect different results. If you’re recommitting to...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Dec 21, 2015 | Self-Care, Wellness Plan, Wellness Tips & Information
Tis’ the season for holiday self-care! Holiday parties, presents, pageants, and other traditions makes it an extra active time for most people. In order to enjoy rather than dread it, add self-care and stress management plans to your to-do list. While...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Jun 17, 2015 | Self-Care, Wellness Tips & Information, Workplace Wellness
Dr. Donna L. Hamilton, MD Lately there seems to be a balanced living backlash. Many people, including “expert” consultants, have begun to tell overextended women to give up on the idea of life balance. It saddens and frustrates me when I hear this. My physician...