High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is the world’s number one killer. It’s a major cause of heart attacks, heart failure, and strokes. Many people rely on medications, but did you know that there are lifestyle changes and natural supplements that can make a significant difference?… Read the rest
Category Archives: Wellness
3 Big Reasons To Stop Your Multivitamin
How many of you are taking a multivitamin? If you’re in the USA, over 50% of adults are taking one. I’ve also taken it sometimes, off and on. I wouldn’t feel any different (good or bad) and then I’d stop for a while, and then some flashy new organic-ish version would be on sale at Costco — and away we go again.… Read the rest
3 Big Reasons To Avoid The Carnivore Diet
I was recently asked by my Teladoc social media team to comment about a big social media diet trend, called the carnivore diet.
That’s when people eat only meats, especially red meat, plus eggs and some dairy. They also cut out all carbs, vegetables and fruits.
Virtual Primary Care, My New Venture
I’ve been practicing family medicine for almost 25 years, in wildly different settings and cities (and countries). Now, I am excited to start my latest journey, with Teladoc’s P360 Virtual Primary Care service. Yes, that’s right: virtual primary care. I’ll be helping patients just like I’ve always done — except this time via virtual visits on video or phone, across the USA.… Read the rest
How To Fight Off Coronavirus, Tip #1: Sleep!
As I write this, we in the Seattle area are suddenly the epicenter of the largest coronavirus outbreak in the USA, and apparently it’s been in our community for at least six weeks! My clinic (Swedish Bainbridge Island) has been swamped with calls, so here’s my first in a series of tips on how to avoid coronavirus.… Read the rest
A 7 Minute Workout That Really Works
“Maximum Results With Minimal Investment”. It sounds like a shady late night infomercial, but it’s actually the subtitle of a recentreview article from the American College of Sports Medicine’s Health & Fitness Journal. Titled High Intensity Circuit Training Using Body Weight, it made worldwide headlines, especially after the New York Times picked up on it.… Read the rest