Going Through Transitions- The Trapeze
Over five years ago, I quit my primary care practice and went on my own as a contract physician. That was a big change. And now getting...
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Holly Peng
- Jun 5, 2019
- 3 min
Summer is coming! Sunscreen time
The long-awaited summer is almost here in the Northwest, and hordes of people will be outside playing. Sunlight is essential for...
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Holly Peng
- May 5, 2019
- 3 min
The Art of Shavasana
For those of you who don't know what shavasana means, it is a resting pose at the end of a yoga session where you fully relax and rest....
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- May 3, 2019
- 3 min
Defining and Enjoying Functional Strength Training
by Adam Fawcett Functional Strength and Movement Training is one of the greatest hobbies/interests/activities that you can add to your...
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Holly Peng
- Apr 26, 2019
- 2 min
Feed Your Brain
Did you know that about 5 million people in America have Alzheimer's and the number is expected to increase to 13 million by 2050?...
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Holly Peng
- Apr 17, 2019
- 2 min
How to eat healthy on a budget
Are your trips to Whole Foods costing you more than your monthly rent? Here are some tips on how to eat well while watching your money...
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Holly Peng
- Apr 2, 2019
- 2 min
How pets are good for your health
My Labradoodle Barkley just turned 10 yrs old and I threw him a birthday party. Yep, I did the crazy dog lady scene with all the...
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Holly Peng
- Mar 14, 2019
- 2 min
What's the ideal amount of alcohol to drink?
I bet you are confused about the studies that come out- One says drinking helps your heart health, but then another comes out that says...
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Holly Peng
- Mar 6, 2019
- 2 min
A Good Night's Sleep
Let's talk sleep. We all need good sleep, and if we don't get enough, we can't function well. And we have good evidence that good sleep...
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Holly Peng
- Feb 21, 2019
- 3 min
Quit Sugar
Everyone knows that sugar is bad for you. It causes inflammation which leads to heart disease, diabetes and cancer - and don't forget, it...
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Holly Peng
- Feb 17, 2019
- 2 min
Get to the Why
I was talking with a friend the other day about how hard it is to lose weight and be fit. She said, "I find it difficult to get motivated...
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Holly Peng
- Feb 11, 2019
- 2 min
Who should avoid gluten?
Gluten is a sticky protein found in bread, cookies, and cakes. In Latin, it means "glue" as it literally binds bread, pasta, and dessert...
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Holly Peng
- Feb 1, 2019
- 3 min
Decipher Your Cravings
Have you ever finished off a bag of cookies and asked yourself, "What happened here? Why did I just eat the WHOLE bag?" You body is...
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Holly Peng
- Jan 31, 2019
- 3 min
5 ways to fight the wintertime blues
Grey skies, freezing temperatures, and the wet outdoors can certainly cause a dip in your mood this winter. Short days and little...
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Holly Peng
- Jan 13, 2019
- 2 min
What do you think of Intermittent fasting?
I bet by now, either you or someone you know has tried intermittent fasting and have something to say about it. I have not tried it...
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Holly Peng
- Dec 29, 2018
- 1 min
Ready for the New Year?
If you are like me, you will feel both excitement and dread to the New Years. Another year has passed, and what have I done? Personally,...
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