Friday, July 25, 2008

Three Things...

Hello Everyone, 

I am often asked, "What can I do to have more energy, lose weight and improve my overall health?"

Each individual is different but three habits everyone can benefit from are drinking more water, eating whole organic foods, and increasing daily activity.

Drinking clean filtered water assists the body in running efficiently. Water helps cleanse the body and allows for detoxification of chemicals and impurities. Increase your intake of water and the desire for non-nutrient dense fluids, such as coffee or soda, will vanish.

Choose organic whole foods that come from nature, are in-season and are grown locally. Not only will you benefit from these nutrient dense whole foods but you will support the local farmers. Explore local farmer’s markets and meet the people who actually grow the food. There is one here in Stevensville every Saturday morning at 9am behind the Rustico restaurant. 

Increase your activity by finding activities and hobbies that you enjoy. Plan activities and exercise with a friend and turn it into a social event. Challenge the body and mind with new creative activities. Think of what you enjoyed as a child and go out and do it. Create time in your daily schedule for activity and stick to it everyday! Walk or bike the local trail, sign up for latin or ballroom dancing, or join me for Zumba 9am Wednesday mornings.

Include the above three healthy habits into your daily rituals and your overall health and happiness will improve. I guarantee it.

Be well,
Dr. M

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Welcome to my blog.... this is just the beginning!


Hello Everyone,

As humans, we are all in a rush to get somewhere now! We are all sometimes guilty of not having our priorities in order. Overall, we are overfed and undernourished. We're running on less sleep, processed foods, and more stress. We lose our health to make money and then lose our money to regain our health. Why not start living well now and enjoy your life to it's fullest potential?

If your health isn't your priority,  your body is likely sending you signals that it needs help. Your body will tell you with many different signals: pain, headaches, sinus infections, fatigue, weight gain, acid reflux, digestive problems, dizziness, joint stiffness, insomnia... my list could go on and on. 

How many times have you sat in a doctor's office for thirty minutes and when you finally see him or her it's only for five minutes and you leave with a prescription and instruction to call if you feel worse? Have you ever waited hours for a return phone call from your doctor that never comes? It is frustrating, I understand. 

I am the doctor that is here for you, always. I am available to you by phone, email, or office visit. I strive to be an excellent resource for you and your family when it comes to holistic health and wellness.  My promise to you is that I will consistently deliver quality, individualized, and compassionate care to every patient that is incomparable to any doctor in this area. I am truly passionate about your health and happiness. I really love my work!

I am so excited to start this blog. Check back from time to time. I plan to post once weekly. 

So I can officially say, "Welcome to my blog... this is just the beginning!"

Be well,
Dr. M