Optimal Wellness Blog
Must Know Health Tips for the Summer
Hello and Happy Summer! To kick off the first day of summer with a health tip, we are sharing the pearls from the 2019 EWG sunscreen guide. To create this report, EWG’s team has analyzed over 1,300 products with SPF for ability to offer adequate sun protection and for...
The Perfect Weekend Snack
We all know that we should be mindful of our sugar intake. Consumption of added sugar has been associated with metabolic syndrome (classified as having at least 3 of: high blood pressure, elevated triglycerides, low HDL – the “good cholesterol”, high fasting blood...
What is Integrative Medicine?
We are often asked, by patients and other medical providers alike, what is integrative medicine? Here is integrative medicine explained by Dr. Andrew Weil, a pioneer in the field: I am a proud integrative medicine fellowship graduate and studied under Dr. Weil and the...
YUMMY yet HEALTHY treats with NO SUGAR ADDED
Patients often tell me that they struggle with emotional eating at times of stress, uncertainty and change. For some, it’s giving in to their sweet tooth; for others it’s giving in to their love for savory pastries, or other yummy foods. When you have a craving, I...
How To Reduce Your Stress & Thrive Starting Today
With spring well underway (although some days are still cold and rainy here on the East Coast), I hope that you are getting that, much needed, vitamin D and spending more time being active outdoors. One of the most common health challenges of our time is chronic...
