by drsstephenson | Feb 22, 2021 | Lifestyle Medicine
By Phebe Wahl | Gotham Magazine | February 17, 2021 In her first book, Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson shares the keys to living life to the fullest. In the post-pandemic world, we are all taking our health more seriously than ever. Those wanting to make profound lifestyle...
by drsstephenson | Oct 13, 2020 | Lifestyle Medicine, Mindfulness
Maybe knowing that we’re all anxious to get 2020 over and done with, Starbucks released their famous (or notorious, depending on your perspective) Pumpkin Spice Latte in August this year. August! That’s more time than ever before for all you pumpkin spice afficionados...
by drsstephenson | Sep 10, 2020 | Lifestyle Medicine, Mindfulness, Physical Fitness
You want it. You crave it. You can’t wait to get more. But somehow, it eludes you. It’s sleep, and most people aren’t getting enough. A poor diet, alcohol, caffeine, anxiety, and stress can all interfere with a good night’s sleep, but what you might not know is the...
by drsstephenson | Sep 2, 2020 | Lifestyle Medicine, Nutrition, Physical Fitness
If you have diabetes, you are probably a pro at monitoring your own blood sugar. Whether you take periodic finger-stick tests throughout the day or you use the new continuous glucose monitoring technology, you already know how important it is to keep track of what...
by drsstephenson | Aug 19, 2020 | Lifestyle Medicine, Nutrition, Physical Fitness
If there’s one thing that never goes out of style, it’s a fad diet. “I’ll sell you X, Y, or Z for easy weight loss” is a trick as old as the hills. Sometimes it’s a book touting some special tricks you’ve never heard of before, an article or a membership site with...
by drsstephenson | May 27, 2020 | Lifestyle Medicine, Mindfulness, Physical Fitness
Meditation is an important part of my life (and an essential part of my stress management efforts), but people often tell me, “Oh, I could never meditate!” They say they are too impatient, they don’t like to sit still, they can’t quiet their minds, they are too busy,...
