BLOG
Winter is Coming: ‘Blok’ the Flu
Along with many lovely things, Fall marks the beginning of flu season. The most recent annual statistics compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are concerning. For the 2018-19 flu season, only about 45% of
Whether you travel for work or fun, making positive food choices can be challenging. However, traveling is not an excuse to throw good habits out the window, especially if you are actively trying to make positive changes. Below
“Every Experience at Selby’s Feels Like a Celebration”
There’s a new kid in town, only this time the kid serves delicious fare and is the sister (brother?) of our friends next door at The Village Pub. This would be cause enough for a shout out to
“Just FYI, Mom and Dad, I’m a Vegetarian Now”
In a recent visit, I asked a patient what she wanted to be when she grew up and she very quickly responded “a vegetarian.” It was not exactly the answer I expected, but I wasn’t surprised either. Questions
As an acupuncturist, many people tell me they want to try acupuncture, but nothing is wrong with them. I usually say that’s “great!” and leave it at that. In truth, however, I’m pretty sure I can find something
Announcing the 13th Annual Skin Cancer Screening
Once again, there is a lot to bring to your attention this month! Let me start with inviting you to our 13th Annual Free Stanford Skin Cancer Screening at our office on Thursday, September 19th, 5:00-8:00pm. A longstanding
Open Enrollment and Pediatrics
We’re entering Open Enrollment season for health insurance — the time during which individuals and employees can add or make changes to their existing coverage. When your open enrollment window opens, take advantage of any resources made available
I want to give a big shout out an important book entitled How Your Story Can Set You Free, written by Heather Box and Julian Mocine-McQueen. Heather is the niece of a very good friend, who writes that
Guides to Vitamins and Herbal Supplements
With the bewildering number of vitamin and herbal supplements out there, I am often confused as to a product’s exact ingredients and sometimes its basic purity and safety. And as long as a supplement does not claim to
There are some famous parasites I studied back in my days at the London School of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene (see Loa Loa!), but only recently did I learn that many of us host a common, small parasite
13th Annual Free Stanford Skin Cancer Screening at The Village Doctor!
When is “13” a lucky number? When it’s the 13th Annual Free Stanford Skin Cancer Screening at The Village Doctor! This year’s event will be held on Thursday, September 19th from 5:00 – 8:00 PM and you’re invited.
How to Help College Kids Stay Healthy
We are often asked what the “age limit” for pediatric patients is, particularly as kids start to head off for college. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) identifies 21 years as the upper age limit for pediatric clinics
Aspirin’s blood-thinning properties for years have been touted as a way to stave off cardiovascular disease such as heart attack and stroke. Millions of people in the US take a “baby aspirin” (100mg or less–most commonly 81mg) daily
One of the most common frustrations I see in my clients is weight gain. It’s a frequent complaint among middle-aged women who have been active their entire lives. They eat healthfully and they haven’t changed a thing in
It is my pleasure to belatedly welcome Woodside Fire Chief Rob Lindner to his new leadership role for the Woodside Fire Protection District. Chief Lindner has been a member of the Woodside community for many years, starting in
Winter is Coming: ‘Blok’ the Flu
Along with many lovely things, Fall marks the beginning of flu season. The most recent annual statistics compiled by the
Whether you travel for work or fun, making positive food choices can be challenging. However, traveling is not an excuse
“Every Experience at Selby’s Feels Like a Celebration”
There’s a new kid in town, only this time the kid serves delicious fare and is the sister (brother?) of
“Just FYI, Mom and Dad, I’m a Vegetarian Now”
In a recent visit, I asked a patient what she wanted to be when she grew up and she very
As an acupuncturist, many people tell me they want to try acupuncture, but nothing is wrong with them. I usually
Announcing the 13th Annual Skin Cancer Screening
Once again, there is a lot to bring to your attention this month! Let me start with inviting you to
Open Enrollment and Pediatrics
We’re entering Open Enrollment season for health insurance — the time during which individuals and employees can add or make
I want to give a big shout out an important book entitled How Your Story Can Set You Free, written
Guides to Vitamins and Herbal Supplements
With the bewildering number of vitamin and herbal supplements out there, I am often confused as to a product’s exact
There are some famous parasites I studied back in my days at the London School of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene
13th Annual Free Stanford Skin Cancer Screening at The Village Doctor!
When is “13” a lucky number? When it’s the 13th Annual Free Stanford Skin Cancer Screening at The Village Doctor!
How to Help College Kids Stay Healthy
We are often asked what the “age limit” for pediatric patients is, particularly as kids start to head off for
Aspirin’s blood-thinning properties for years have been touted as a way to stave off cardiovascular disease such as heart attack
One of the most common frustrations I see in my clients is weight gain. It’s a frequent complaint among middle-aged
It is my pleasure to belatedly welcome Woodside Fire Chief Rob Lindner to his new leadership role for the Woodside
