Mindful Family Medicine

01/13/2023

Mindful Family Medicine will be closing its doors on January 31st, 2023. Thanks to everyone for the encouragement as I reached this difficult conclusion. I will close this page next month and enjoy the space that might create in my day and my thoughts. Namaste.

01/05/2023

Headspace now has material on Netflix! This is such an easy way for you or your kids to try out meditation if you haven't already. No separate app needed.

It's time to be kind to your mind. In partnership with Headspace, this 8-episode series shows how meditation can help in your daily life. From tackling stres...

12/31/2022

Suggestions for functional New Year Resolutions:
-Be able to walk Trail x by summertime
-Learn a healthy go-to meal so it is easy to put together
-Have 2 colors of vegetables every day
-Choose non-toxic products as you replenish them (shampoo is an easy place to start)

Be kind to yourself as you reflect on what will make your life more fun in 2023.

12/29/2022

After a week of frigid weather, our homes need fresh air as much as we do. Opening the windows for 10 minutes, especially diagonally across your home, can help get rid of any compounds that have built up. Off-gassing can come from new items, gas fireplaces, and more (my dog?).

12/21/2022

WINTER SOLSTICE: The longest night of the year is a time to embrace our need for rest and recharging. Light some candles and enjoy quiet reflection, if you are able.

12/19/2022

Frigid weather has arrived! If you are cuddling in for movie night, consider experimenting with popcorn toppings. We have enjoyed mixing nutritional yeast, a little salt and olive oil to toss in with our popcorn. Avocado oil and BBQ seasoning was a big hit.
For every 1/2 cup dried popcorn, mix 1/4- 1/3 cup of some healthy oil with seasonings and drizzle it into the bowl as the popcorn comes out of the air popper. Let me know if you have a favorite.

12/08/2022

If this season feels a bit hectic or over-scheduled, consider gifting yourself the space to reset... for FREE.
The Insight Timer app has thousands of guided meditations, yoga practices and more. I've had benefits from the simple 6-minute "Vagus Nerve SCM Neck Practice." It is an easy place to start.

This practice is from Stanley Rosenberg in his book, Accessing the Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve. It releases the SCM(sternocleidomastoid) muscles in the sides of the neck. The SCM may be chronically tight or loose adding to the stress state in your nervous system. This improves the range of moti...

12/01/2022

I LOVE my pomegranates. I made a mini-serving of this salsa with mint instead of cilantro. Had it on avocado toast. WOW. A nice zing of flavor on a grey, cold morning. It *almost* masked the weird low carb bread I put it on.

Pomegranate Salsa is the perfect salsa recipe to make if you are craving fresh salsa in the winter.

11/22/2022

Wishing everyone the opportunity to share some happiness and light this Holiday season.

10/03/2022

Mindful Family Medicine has officially moved out of the Boone Professional Center. I am currently looking for a new location that is more aligned with the intentions of my practice. Video and phone appointments are only available to existing patients until a new office space is established. Appointment times can be requested by emailing mindfulfamilymed@gmail.com
While a move is never easy, I am hopeful this will lead to a more comfortable experience for my entire Practice.

10/02/2022

Hooray for steps towards improving national nutrition recommendations! It's a baby step - just a proposal to change what can be labeled "healthy" to have a limit on sugar content.

I'm hopeful this will lead to changes in what is offered for the Federal school lunch programs.

FDA Proposes Updated Definition of ‘Healthy’ Claim on Food Packages to Help Improve Diet, Reduce Chronic Disease