by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Jan 14, 2014 | Stress Management, Wellness Tips & Information, Workplace Wellness
News flash: Stress happens. 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, it’s a fact of life. Going into a tail spin because of it,...
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 | Oct 8, 2013 | Self-Care, Stress Management, Wellness Tips & Information, Workplace Wellness
by Donna L. Hamilton, MD, MS I’m always on the lookout for good wellness tips. Sometimes it isn’t just the tips that catches my attention but the way it’s presented. It’s how they’re presented. A few years ago I received a mass e-mail with a long list of practical...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Sep 26, 2013 | Meditation, Self-Care, Stress Management, Wellness Tips & Information
If you’ve ever tried meditating and concluded, “I just can’t do it. My mind is too busy,” there’s something you should know. Meditative Zen like bliss doesn’t always come easily. Most people can learn to meditate but some find it very challenging. Though physically...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Jul 30, 2013 | Social Wellness, Stress Management, Wellness Tips & Information
How many stressful, frustrating conversations have left you feeling angry, hurt, misunderstood, or physically and emotionally drained? Effective communication helps improve your health and wellness by decreasing stress and fostering healthy relationships. This can...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | May 7, 2013 | Healthy Eating, Stress Management, Wellness Tips & Information
By Donna L. Hamilton, MD, MS Paying attention to how we eat as well as what we eat can help us eat less and enjoy more. It also can help manage stress by turning a routine event into a mindfulness activity. Try one or all of these tips for a week or two and see if...
