The Village Doctor

Colon Cancer: Risk and Prevention

It is “Colon Cancer Awareness” month, so thought I’d share some words on this common cancer which we at The Village Doctor aim to prevent through regular doctor visits with an emphasis on prevention and early colon cancer

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What is Sports Medicine?

Sports medicine is a multidisciplinary field that includes various healthcare professionals such as primary care physician, orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and exercise physiologists. The focus is on enhancing athletic performance, preventing and treating sports-related injuries, and

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Medical Hypnosis for Sports Performance

Do you or your child struggle with sports performance anxiety? Or need to boost toward peak performance? If so, I imagine you might be feeling frustrated, disappointed, and perhaps a bit discouraged. And I feel sad to hear

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Holiday Plans and Circadian Rhythm, Oh My!

While the holidays can be full of excitement and merry-making, they can also be a huge stress on our sleep schedule!   Our circadian rhythm timekeeping system is pretty amazing.  This intrinsic system modulates many physiologic processes, including

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Mindfulness for Parents

Mindfulness, or the intentional practice of bringing one’s attention to the present-moment experience without judgment, has become a buzzword lately after the popularization by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn and the development of smartphone apps like Headspace and Calm. It

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What is Sports Medicine?

Sports medicine is a multidisciplinary field that includes various healthcare professionals such as primary care physician, orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists,

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Mindfulness for Parents

Mindfulness, or the intentional practice of bringing one’s attention to the present-moment experience without judgment, has become a buzzword lately

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