Considerations for Return to Exercise Following Mild-to-Moderate COVID-19 in the Recreational Athlete

For athletes, returning to exercise after recovering from Covid-19 presents some interesting challenges. This year, Covid-19 has affected millions of people across the globe. The elderly and immune-compromised are the most at-risk, but the virus takes a toll on anyone who contracts it, and sometimes leaves lasting side effects. For athletes, this presents a particularContinueContinue reading “Considerations for Return to Exercise Following Mild-to-Moderate COVID-19 in the Recreational Athlete”

Dr. Karen Discusses the Importance of Social Distancing and Self Isolation

COVID-19 must be taken seriously if we are going to survive this pandemic. https://youtu.be/sQAs-2PRw5M In hospitals all over the country we are facing a serious shortage of medical equipment, as cases of COVID-19 threaten to overwhelm our healthcare system. As a doctor, a lot of people have come to me with questions, so I decidedContinueContinue reading “Dr. Karen Discusses the Importance of Social Distancing and Self Isolation”

Is it the Perfect Time to Try a Quarantine Dopamine Diet?

Being mindful of your mental health during quarantine includes what you put into your body. When it comes to our health, our bodies really are finely-tuned machines. Everything we do, from the activities we engage in, to the energy we output has an effect on our overall health. One of the biggest contributors to overallContinueContinue reading “Is it the Perfect Time to Try a Quarantine Dopamine Diet?”

How to Be Mindful During Quarantine

During this difficult time, we need to make time for self-care. We are facing a pandemic unlike anything else that has happened in our lifetimes. That, combined with the uncertain political position of this country and the lack of preparation at the hands of our government, creates a perfect storm of panic, stress, and anxiety.ContinueContinue reading “How to Be Mindful During Quarantine”