Women's Wellness Weight Management

08/18/2026

Together with your MDVIP-affiliated doctor, make informed choices for a healthier life.

While many new health and fitness trends can be beneficial, they don't work for everyone. Talk to a physician to customize a plan that best fits your lifestyle.

08/15/2026

My daughter Katie, doing a book signing at Barnes & Noble at Augusta Mall with her first novel “Sound Advice” 8/15 until 3pm…come and visit

08/12/2026

Discover MDVIP and go beyond concierge medicine!

Understand how MDVIP is more than just concierge medicine

08/10/2026

I warn my patients to limit their processed foods. Many brands use questionable ingredients like high-fructose corn syrup, excessive salt and added sugar. There’s also a wide range of preservatives used - some are deemed safe, while others should be avoided. Here are five preservatives that may have ties to cancer.

Processed foods can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, they’re easy, convenient time-savers. But they are often made with questionable ingredients, from high-fructose corn syrup, excessive salt and added sugars.

08/07/2026

If you’re struggling to get a good night’s sleep, there’s a good chance it’s related to stress. In fact, the combination of insomnia and stress is problematic for many Americans, according to a recent Gallup poll. If stress keeps you up at night, talk to me about it and check out these tips.

If you’re struggling to get a good night’s sleep, chances are you’re stressed. Stress is another public health issue plaguing America. In fact, more than 25% of American adults report being so stressed that they can’t function, according to a poll conducted by the American Psychological Asso...

08/05/2026

Prioritize your heart health.

Discover 9 unusual heart disease risks that you may never have heard of. Learn about what signs to look out for and what these risks mean to your health.

08/03/2026

Women have been using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for years to help ease menopause symptoms and lower their risk of menopause-linked conditions like osteoporosis, heart disease and dementia. However, I warn female patients with a personal or family history of heart disease or a hormone-dependent cancer to avoid HRT. As a result, some of these women try supplements, but that might not be the best alternative.

In 1942, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals introduced the first hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women going through menopause. Over the intervening decades, doctors have gone back and forth on the safety and efficacy of using HRT to treat symptoms like hot flashes and vaginal discomfort.

07/31/2026

I talk a lot about heart disease to my patients because it’s been the leading cause of death in the U.S. for more than a century. Despite public health efforts to lower the rates, they continue rising. Here’s an overview of a recent report on heart disease, along with tips to help you keep your heart healthy.

It’s not news that heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the U.S. for more than a century. And despite public health efforts to lower heart disease rates in the U.S., it continues to lead in all-cause mortality. In fact, within the next 30 years, heart disease and stroke rates will ...

07/29/2026

My practice can help you navigate managing chronic conditions, empowering you every step of the way.

Chronic disease management helps to manage long-term health issues in order to make day to day functions easier. Learn how a personalized approach helps.

07/27/2026

Many of my patients have heard me talk about the Mediterranean and Dash diets. But there’s another valuable diet that you can follow for brain health; it’s the Mind diet. Here’s how the Mind diet can help lower your risk of dementia.
https://www.mdvip.com/patients/resources/diet-can-help-lower-your-risk-alzheimers