by drsstephenson | Oct 15, 2021 | Blog
Pumpkins: Fun, Festive, and Surprisingly Healthful October 14th, 2021 Something about that new chill in the air always makes me think of pumpkins. I suppose it could have something to do with how they are all lined up outside grocery and garden stores this time of...
by drsstephenson | Oct 8, 2021 | Blog, Lifestyle Medicine
Coffee and Anxiety October 8th, 2021 / Lifestyle Medicine America is seemingly fueled by coffee, and caffeine is probably the most socially acceptable and widely used psychoactive substance on the planet—but at what price? I enjoy the occasional cup of coffee as well...
by drsstephenson | Oct 5, 2021 | Blog, Nutrition
By Kaitlin Vogel September 15th 2021 With so many different types of diets and food advice out there, it’s normal to get confused about which foods are actually healthy and which ones to stay away from. There’s no denying the fact that eating a nutritious, balanced...
by drsstephenson | Sep 29, 2021 | Blog, Nutrition
This October, if you’re observing “Sober-Tober” but you’ve still got important socializing to do (and yes, socializing is important!), you’ve got a great opportunity to dip your toe into the wonderful world of mocktails. Mocktails are trendy. They are everywhere...
by drsstephenson | Sep 29, 2021 | Blog, Nutrition
While you’re visiting the local pumpkin patch on a beautiful fall afternoon, browsing for potential jack-o-lantern pumpkins and other spooky fall décor, pick up a sugar pumpkin, too. These are easy to roast and will keep you in pumpkin puree through Thanksgiving. I’ve...
by drsstephenson | Aug 25, 2021 | Blog, Lifestyle Medicine
You may have heard that you should avoid computer, phone, and television screens right before bed because they emit blue light that can interfere with sleep (I talk about this in more detail here. However, blue light is also used therapeutically. Does it work? Blue...
