Guest Post: How To Survive The Stress Of The Christmas Season
Every year in December when the first signs of Christmas arise, the minds of many people fill with excitement, warmth and anticipation. Daydreams...
Guest Post: Learn More About Perinatal Mental Health
There are many changes that come with motherhood – body changes, sleep changes, relationship changes, identity changes, emotional changes, routine changes, &...
Breastfeeding Versus Formula
During my medical training, I thought breastfeeding was as simple as holding your baby up to your breast and baby would naturally...
Learn more about the 6 signs of coffee withdrawal
Generally speaking, caffeine consumption is safe and has some health benefits provided it is consumed in moderation. But because coffee is a...
Physical signs of anxiety
In my medical practice, I often have patients
wondering if they have anxiety. I also
have many patients that come with a variety of...
Trouble sleeping? Relaxation techniques for sleep
In my family medicine practice, I often see patients that have trouble sleeping. Particularly difficulty falling asleep. In medicine, this is known...
Why do I feel anxious? Learn more about anxiety and its symptoms.
In my family medicine practice, I often have patients come in with signs and symptoms of anxiety. They often ask “why do...
Breastfeeding struggles linked to postpartum depression in mothers
As a doctor, I encourage mothers to breastfeed. Breastfeeding is affordable, helps with bonding and has health benefits for both the infant...
Setting boundaries and encouraging healthy relationships
I’m sure everybody out there has a friend or family member with whom they just can’t see eye-to-eye with, and that relationship...
Toxic family member? What to know and how to deal.
If you have a member of your family who causes you to feel like you are walking on eggshells with, you often...