The Vital Connection: Why Friendships Matter More As We Age
The Vital Connection: Why Friendships Matter More As We Age Did you know your social fitness is as necessary as your physical fitness? In our quest for health and longevity, we meticulously count calories, track our steps, and take supplements. Yet we
Coffee: A Healthy Habit?
I've had a lifelong love affair with coffee. From my college days with a plastic Melita pour-over cone (saving me from terrible dorm coffee) to marathon study sessions in New Orleans coffee houses during medical school (before Starbucks was everywhere),
Are Your Hormones Wrecking Your Sleep?
How to optimize your sleep during perimenopause and menopause. Sleep is a cornerstone of your health. If you’ve ever been sleep deprived for any number of reasons you’ve experienced how it’s fundamental to your physical, mental, and emotional health. Yet, many
Why am I not better yet? Six reasons why you may not be reaching your health goals
When we're not feeling well, we want to get better as quickly as possible. This is particularly true when dealing with symptoms we're battling a diagnosis for months or even years. Often, when someone comes to a functional medicine doctor,
Design Your Health: Create Your Own Blue Zone
FEBRUARY 6, 2019 by DR. HEATHER MODAY, MD I used to believe in the ability to bio-hack. That is, the ability to use a quick fix to overcome a health problem or to prevent the adverse effects of behavior by taking a supplement. What
Winter Blues? Fight Seasonal Affective Disorder with Light
NOVEMBER 28, 2018 by DR. HEATHER MODAY, MD Hello Readers! I am very excited this week to have an amazing guest post from our friend and colleague Greg Yeutter. He is a specialist and entrepreneur in everything “light” related. To quote the Philly Startup Leaders website: “Yeutter’s
6 Habits of Highly Successful Patients
NOVEMBER 6, 2018 by DR. HEATHER MODAY, MD There are certain mindsets and attitudes that people must possess to get the best outcomes in their health. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the world of functional medicine. For the most part, people who
The Dangers of BPA-Free (and Other) Plastics
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 by DR. HEATHER MODAY, MD Learn about the health risks posed by BPA-free plastics and other widespread varieties. One particular topic that seems to draw a lot of confusion with the patients at our practice, and the one we will focus on today,
Exercising Injury Free: Why We Get Hurt and How to Avoid It
FEBRUARY 28, 2018 by DR. HEATHER MODAY, MD Let’s get something straight: Exercising can be REALLY embarrassing, especially in the beginning. It can also be confusing, draining, frustrating, and downright painful at times. No wonder most people don’t like to exercise! In fact, I have found
Are your Pots and Pans Toxic? Our Guide to Healthy Cookware
FEBRUARY 7, 2018 by DR. HEATHER MODAY, MD There is a lot of confusion over what types of cookware to use. Does aluminum cause Alzheimer’s? Is teflon bad for you? Is there any non stick pan that is safe? Because of this, we have