Medical, Nutrition, Wellness

Stick to your Plan for National Nutrition Month!

March is National Nutrition Month and it's the perfect time to plan for summer. Let's reflect on "What are your summer goals" AND "What will you do to get there"? As the weather warms up, let's plan ahead by setting SMART goals. SMART stands for “Specific”, “Measurable”, “Attainable”, “Reasonable”, and “Timely” goals. Since most habits… Continue reading Stick to your Plan for National Nutrition Month!

Medical, Nutrition, Wellness

Check-up on your Kidneys for National Kidney Month!

March is National Kidney Month National Kidney Month is an excellent time for a kidney check-up! Did you know that over 30 million Americans have some form of kidney disease? Did you know that 9 out of 10 people will have no symptoms? Let's raise awareness about kidney disease for World Kidney Day on March… Continue reading Check-up on your Kidneys for National Kidney Month!

Medical, Wellness

Are those Feelings of Loneliness Killing You?

Where does loneliness fit in our quest for wellness? I recently read a study that surprised me. It found that being lonely was just as bad for your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. As a physician and owner of a Wellness Center, I often counsel patients about changing their unhealthy habits. However, seldom… Continue reading Are those Feelings of Loneliness Killing You?

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Addiction: The Struggle is Real

Prince Rogers Nelson (1958-2016)  A is for Accidental. This past weekend marked the 2nd anniversary of the death of Prince Rogers Nelson, who died from an accidental opioid overdose on April 16th, 2016.  Most of the deaths due to drug addiction are accidental, just like the beginning of a substance addiction. That’s why it is… Continue reading Addiction: The Struggle is Real

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Addiction is a deadly thing

Credit: Getty Images Today is the anniversary of the death of Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958-April 21, 2016), who died of an accidental overdose to Fentanyl (an opioid). In fact the majority of overdoses are accidental. Similarly, the majority of addictions are accidental as well. My new article about addiction is coming this week,… Continue reading Addiction is a deadly thing

Fitness, Medical, Wellness

Exercise at every age has its benefits!

By Dr. Karla Vital April 12, 2018 As someone who didn't always love to exercise, I can relate when my patients ask me if exercise has to be a part of their weight loss prescription. In fact, there are programs out there that do not require exercise. Some may even be successful, especially in the… Continue reading Exercise at every age has its benefits!

Fitness, Medical, Nutrition, Wellness

Take Charge of your Nutrition for the Win!

By: Dr. Karla Vital March is National Nutrition Month® and a reminder that Spring is almost here. Then, it will be summer and a focus on the great outdoors. National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, that focuses on making informed food choices and developing… Continue reading Take Charge of your Nutrition for the Win!