Ask Dr. Rachel: Obesity….?

Jun 24, 2013 | Ask Dr. Rachel, Uncategorized

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

May 21, 2013 | Ask Dr. Rachel, Uncategorized

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: Emotional Eating

Feb 24, 2013 | Ask Dr. Rachel

Do you have food cravings? Are you thinking about food constantly? Are you ‘obsessed’ with food? Does this picture look familiar? If you answered YES to any of these questions, or even SOMETIMES, then you are experiencing something that is more common than you think...

Ask Dr. Rachel: Challenge- week 1

Feb 19, 2013 | Ask Dr. Rachel

Surprisingly it has not been difficult. I have been to the supermarket a few times. For a split second the thought crossed my mind (peanut butter that is, but not the act of buying it) and then it disappeared as I kept my goals in mind. It is funny how when you have...