This post originally appeared on LinkedIn and this picture is of Anne Coleman, steward of the body positivity movement and subject of a recent NYT article on fat discrimination.
As a pediatrician, we can’t imagine just how difficult it is to consult your little patients on the benefits of staying away from sugar. Especially during the summer months. Why? Popsicles, that’s why. Although in general popsicles are an excellent source of hydration, particularly when the heat
Watch any patient of yours inquire about the latest alt-milk trend out there: oat milk. To think that Starbucks added almond milk to its menu, and that caused waves of cheers for all who were lactose intolerant. The question everyone may have about the demand for oat milk climbing to the 1.25K%
It’s okay to feel funny about recommending to your patients that they wear those trendy chunky shoes with the massively cushioned heels. We don’t often mix medicine with fashion at all. But things change. Trends evolve. And the fact is this: what you wear does affect your health. Remote health
Be sure to mention this to your patients and watch their jaws drop: for them to detox, it’s not about shakes, powder or even liquids (although that can indeed help). Your virtual health coach will tell you that certain veggies and even herbs can best do the trick.
