Pharmacist and healthy living expert Dr. Lisa Leslie-Williams explains how to write your own prescription for health and wellness By Dr. Lisa Leslie-Williams Moms, no matter how diligent you are, you can’t supervise what your kids touch, breathe or swallow 24/7. No one knows this better than pharmacist-turned healthy lifestyle expert Lisa Leslie-Williams, BS, PharmD. […]
Making the Most of Summer’s Bounty
This time of year beautiful fruits and vegetables abound. St. Mary’s Clinical Dietitian Jennifer Oikarinen says making the most of summer produce can improve your health in many ways. Health benefits abound In terms of healthy foods, you can’t go wrong with fresh fruits and vegetables. “Fruits and vegetables are the nutritional all-stars of your […]
Lifestyle changes improve overall health, prevent progression of chronic disease
The CDC reports that as of 2012, half of all adults – or 117 million Americans – have at least one chronic health condition. These conditions – which include heart disease, stroke, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cancer – can all be largely prevented using a seemingly simple prescription: don’t use tobacco, maintain […]
Healthy food for a healthy learner
The lazy days of summer grazing give way to early breakfasts, packed lunches and afternoon snacks to fuel your student’s brain. Here are some tips for sending your child to school with healthy options to fuel their learning all day long: • Breakfast every day: your body is especially in need of calories and nutrients […]
Brown Girl Green Money: An Interview with Entrepreneur Crystal Adell
By Jasmine Zapata, M.D. May 1, 2015 Jasmine Zapata, M.D. This week, I had the awesome privilege of interviewing an amazing African American female entrepreneur who owns a national workout company and brand: Ms. Crystal Adell, owner of Black Women DO Workout, LLC. She recently moved to Madison and […]