Category Archives: Prevention

Childhood Obesity Myths and Facts

Posted on May 31, 2012 by paisleydoc

More recently parents have been asking me to come to their  homes, look in their cupboards, and teach them and their children how to eat. Usually they have just come from a well child exam and their doc said that … Continue reading →

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10 Healthy Weight Loss Tips

Posted on January 27, 2012 by paisleydoc

Eat small frequent meals – balance blood sugar and stimulate metabolism Eat half of everything you order – reduce calories and don’t gorge yourself Cook real food and eat with friends – celebrate the bounty the earth provides with people … Continue reading →

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Winter Workouts – Tips to help you keep it up!

Posted on November 17, 2011 by paisleydoc

You can stay fit, keep warm and support your mood all year long! Just 20 minutes of physical activity a week boosts your mood, according to a 2009 British Journal of Sports Medicine study. Further studies have demonstrated that, 30 … Continue reading →

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Tips For Optimal Wellness

Posted on October 6, 2011 by paisleydoc

Heart Disease, Cancer, Obesity and Diabetes are among the largest contributors to health care costs as well as the leading causes death in the US. Each can often be traced back to poor lifestyle choices. Therefore, not only can we … Continue reading →

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Optimizing Our Children’s Nutrition With Whole Food

Posted on September 19, 2011 by paisleydoc

I believe that we can make a great contribution to our health, community, environment and economy through mindful nutrition. Let Food Be Our Medicine ~ Hippocrates General Guidelines to Strive for: You are the boss! Your job is to provide … Continue reading →

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Stay Cool, We’re Having Soup This Summer

Posted on August 6, 2011 by paisleydoc

Seriously, soup in the summer? Yup, that’s what I said. The obvious choice is a gazpacho - cool and refreshing and full of fresh summer veggies like my Good ‘ol Gazpacho recipe. However, there are so many other lovely soups to … Continue reading →

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