Ask Dr. Rachel: Obesity….?

I was recently asked this question about obesity: Can you explain some of the factors that contribute to the problem of childhood obesity? Obviously it’s a multi-faceted problem, and it would be great to know more about how to contextualize it....

Ask Dr. Rachel: Changes…..They Happen

Change happens, just as I say Life Happens (which a patient of mine recently made shirts that say this!). Changes can be good or bad, but they happen and the key is to stay positive and remember there are some things in your control, like your thoughts, attitude, and...

Ask Dr. Rachel: PB Diaries Week 4

I have to admit that I have been so busy and so focussed on  my upcoming half marathon (in 2 days) that I completely forgot about these PB diaries. It’s Interesting how that happened to me.   I talk to my patients about cravings, about staying in the moment, and...