FOUNDATIONS OF WELLNESS
The Basics of Staying Healthy
Expert guidance and insights on the basics of nutrition, exercise, self-care, prevention and living well from the Wellness Letter in collaboration with the UC Berkeley School of Public Health.
September 2024 Issue
- Healing Power of Music
- Speaking of Wellness: Concierge Medicine
- Expiration Dates on Personal Care Products
- Excessive Sweating
- Mechanisms of Memory
- Which Diet is best for IBS?
- Standing Can Lower Blood Pressure
- Manhattan Shellfish Chowder
Manhattan Shellfish Chowder
James Beard once called Manhattan clam chowder “a vegetable soup that accidentally had some clams dumped into it.” Indeed many Manhattan chowders seem to be just that. Here we...
IBS: Which Diet Is Best?
For people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a diet that limits carbohydrates—and certain ones in particular—may bring more relief than medication, according to a new well-conducted study.
IBS is an...
Menopause Practitioners: Is It Time to See One?
I recently saw a reference to a “certified menopause practitioner.” I’ve never heard of that credential but am intrigued by the thought. Is it worth a visit to one...
The Mechanisms of Memory
Memory plays a powerful role in our everyday experiences, including how we learn and recall things, how we make decisions, and how we plan for our future. That is,...
When Sweating Won’t Stop
Heat waves that make June feel more like July or August. Higher year-round temperatures that extend summer weather well into fall. Even people who live in northern latitudes are...
Is Concierge Medicine Worth the Price?
Looking back on my years caring for patients, one thing I always wished for was time—more time to spend with each individual during an office visit, without the pressure...
Expired but Still Acceptable?
Part 3 of a 3-part series on product 'expiration' dates
Of all the things in your home that can expire—medications, food, your driver’s license—personal care products might feel like the...
The Healing Power of Music
Have you ever turned on your favorite song after a particularly stressful day and immediately felt a wave of calm wash over you? Much more than just entertainment, music...
Stand Up for Lower Blood Pressure
If you’re looking to shave some points from your blood pressure, it might be as easy as getting up from the couch or your desk more often, a recent...
