by Dr. Susan Biali | Mar 11, 2020 | Examine your life, Health and Nutrition
As a physician working in ambulatory clinics, I was in the front lines during SARS and the H1N1 flu. I remember the intensity of the initial fear among the public and also among health care professionals. In both those situations, the dread of what was to come started...
by Dr. Susan Biali | Feb 27, 2020 | Health and Nutrition
Today’s world is hard on our brains, so it’s essential to know (and consume) the best foods for brain health. We’re constantly connected to technology, and our attention spans are getting shorter. We don’t get enough sleep. Most of us are stressed out, and many...
by Dr. Susan Biali | Oct 30, 2019 | Goals and Motivation, Health and Nutrition, Uncategorized
Is there a “bad” habit that you want to replace with a healthier choice, but you struggle to get yourself to do it? You may be paying too much attention to what you think you’ll lose by giving up the habit. Flip your perspective. Good habits are “good” for a reason....
by Dr. Susan Biali | Apr 3, 2019 | Blog, Health and Nutrition
I’ve written a lot about sleep, but it’s time I wrote an article that’s just about the phone problem. In my medical practice, many people ask for sleeping pills because they can’t get a good night’s rest. Coaching clients, too, complain of trouble winding down, poor...
by Dr. Susan Biali | Mar 22, 2019 | Health and Nutrition
Do you struggle to lose weight, and then struggle more to keep it from piling back on? This seemingly endless cycle is not only stressful but demoralizing. Years ago, I obtained my undergraduate degree in Dietetics (nutrition) before moving on to study medicine. Back...
by Dr. Susan Biali | Feb 7, 2019 | Examine your life, Health and Nutrition
Do you use food as a way of numbing your feelings? So many people do. It could be because you’re stressed, upset, anxious or even just bored. If you’ve been engaging in “emotional eating” for a long time, you may not even realize that...