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Lung cancer is one of the most common types of cancer affecting millions of people a year. One of the most significant developments in cancer research is the identification of genetic mutations that drive the development of lung
The Village Doctor Newsletter – Week of April 3, 2023
Welcome back Dr. Jackie! I’m happy to share that Dr. Phillips (aka Dr. Jackie) has returned from her maternity leave (baby #3!) and it has been a treat having her smile and energy back in the office.
The Village Doctor Newsletter – Week of March 3, 2023
Beep, beep, beep, GO! Have you ever wondered what it is like in that moment before a big race? What goes through your mind? Anxiety? Confidence? Fear? Excitement? A mix of all of the above? Or perhaps nothing,
Top 5 Tips to Boost Your Workout with Food
What you eat plays a significant role in helping you reach those health goals, especially when it comes to fitness and working out. Healthy food provides your body with the fuel it needs to help you through those
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
The Use of Integrative Medicine in Pediatric Care
While ‘integrative medicine (IM)’, is still a growing and relatively new field, the use of its practices is commonplace. Whether it is by creation of a sleep routine and regimen for sleep, use of botanicals for prevention of
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
The Village Doctor Newsletter – Week of February 6, 2023
Happy New Year, and how did it get to be February already (or simply 2023 for that matter)? Another The Village Doctor year which is simply flying by. Speaking of speed, this month’s TVD Newsletter focuses on going
I am frequently asked “what is the advantage of having a primary care provider that is a former professional athlete?” as I was. Let me first start by saying that there are many great primary care providers that
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
The 5 Ways to Prevent Injuries for the Athletic Skier
Hello Village Doctor family! For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Erik Arvidsson. I am a professional Alpine Skier on the US Ski Team. My family has been Village Doctor patients since Dr. Weiss
The Village Doctor Newsletter – Week of December 13, 2022
Friends, With Thanksgiving behind us, and the Holidays just around the corner, there is much for me to be thankful for, and much to share here with you. First, and with a heavy heart, I must share that
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
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
Is Your Contact and Insurance Information Up to Date?
If 2021 included any changes to the information we have on file for your family, please be sure to let us know. We need to know about updated insurance coverage, addresses, phone numbers, or email addresses. Remember, that
Lung cancer is one of the most common types of cancer affecting millions of people a year. One of the
The Village Doctor Newsletter – Week of April 3, 2023
Welcome back Dr. Jackie! I’m happy to share that Dr. Phillips (aka Dr. Jackie) has returned from her maternity
The Village Doctor Newsletter – Week of March 3, 2023
Beep, beep, beep, GO! Have you ever wondered what it is like in that moment before a big race? What
Top 5 Tips to Boost Your Workout with Food
What you eat plays a significant role in helping you reach those health goals, especially when it comes to fitness
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
The Use of Integrative Medicine in Pediatric Care
While ‘integrative medicine (IM)’, is still a growing and relatively new field, the use of its practices is commonplace. Whether
Sports medicine is a multidisciplinary field that includes various healthcare professionals such as primary care physician, orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists,
The Village Doctor Newsletter – Week of February 6, 2023
Happy New Year, and how did it get to be February already (or simply 2023 for that matter)? Another The
I am frequently asked “what is the advantage of having a primary care provider that is a former professional athlete?”
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
The 5 Ways to Prevent Injuries for the Athletic Skier
Hello Village Doctor family! For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Erik Arvidsson. I am a
The Village Doctor Newsletter – Week of December 13, 2022
Friends, With Thanksgiving behind us, and the Holidays just around the corner, there is much for me to be thankful
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
Mindfulness, or the intentional practice of bringing one’s attention to the present-moment experience without judgment, has become a buzzword lately
Is Your Contact and Insurance Information Up to Date?
If 2021 included any changes to the information we have on file for your family, please be sure to let
