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GLP-What!? A Story of Serendipity that’s Shifting Paradigms in Obesity Treatment
You’ve probably heard the word Ozempic® somewhere on social media, TV news, or perhaps you even know someone taking this or a similar medication. But what are they? How do they work? Are they safe? And most importantly, who can benefit from them? What Are GLP-1s and How Do They Work? As the Greek physician…
Why a Great Urgent Care is Wonderful (and a PCP is Even Better).
At South Boston Community Health Center, we opened our first urgent care site this Fall – South Boston Health Seaport Urgent Care at 505 Congress Street. We are excited and amazed at how, starting from the very first day, it has been incredibly busy. We knew that opening it in the increasingly popular Seaport area…
Infant Formula Shortage in 2022: What to do When You Can’t Find Any
By now nearly everyone knows there is a national shortage of infant formula. This is impacting parents and guardians all over the country, South Boston is certainly no exception. Here is a link to the official guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics, which gives the option of cow’s milk when formula is not available…
All About Feet! By Your Local Podiatrist
Ever wondered what a podiatrist does? I get asked that question all the time. The truth is, most people could use the help of a podiatrist at some point in their lives! A podiatrist is a podiatric physician (a foot doctor). And why might you want help from a foot doctor? We should never underestimate…
Why Can’t I Stop Eating at Night?
One of the biggest complaints I get from patients is that they can’t stop snacking at night. They think this is the downfall in their diet, and come to me looking for “healthy alternatives”. They are often shocked to hear the solution may be eating more! I wish I kept track of the number of…
The COVID Vaccine Is Here! And Everyone Has Questions.
No matter what brings patients in to see me in the past 6 months we always end up having the same discussion. It comes at the end of the visit when all the other questions and concerns have been addressed. “What do you think about the COVID vaccine?” And in the two past months, since…
Sweet Willpower
I’ve been talking about this topic much more frequently in sessions with clients: sugar. Many people struggle with finding a balanced way to enjoy sweets. “I don’t have any willpower”, I hear it all the time. Truth is, it isn’t an issue of willpower, it’s an issue of restriction. When we say sweets are “bad”…
Newborns, Visitors and COVID-19 (and Flu and RSV): When can I hold your baby? Updated for Fall 2022
In the nearly 2 decades I have spent working with new parents, I can’t remember a time when the question about who should be allowed around a newborn was so complicated. We have always wanted to keep new babies and new parents healthy, fed, and supported (no small feat) but even as the COVID-19 pandemic…
Tips for Soothing Pandemic Anxiety
If you have felt an uptick in your stress levels during the pandemic, you are not alone. The Covid-19 pandemic has unleashed an obnoxiously long list of new things to worry about: concerns about our own health and the health of those we love, nagging questions about finances and job security, and daily disruptions to…
5 Tips to Handle Emotional Eating
As we are being asked to stay home and limit our social interaction there is no doubt a rise in stress and anxiety levels throughout our neighborhood. These uncertain times can bring forth negative emotions, which many cope with by turning to food. Stress can wreak havoc on appetite which may mean overeating, binge eating,…