Dear Dr. James: Am I Overweight?

Hi Dr. James I am 5 feet, 4 inches and weigh 153 pounds. I am a beautiful, stacked, modern woman who turns a lot of heads. I went to this new doctor for my annual checkup, and he had the nerve to tell me that I am overweight! I think that I look great and … read more

Healthy Mondays. . .Time to Reset Your Goals

I think Monday might be the most hated day of the week.  When I say, “Happy Monday,” to people, I get weird looks and grumbling and rumblings about going back to work.  Even the retirees seem to have a beef with Mondays.  What’s up with that? A New Perspective on Mondays I love Mondays. Really. … read more

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Ease a Sore Throat with a Warm Salt Water Gargle

A sore throat is common during the cold and flu season.  It is the first symptom that I have that signals that I am coming down with “something.” I have never had the flu, but I get a bad cold at least once a year that often starts with a sore throat.  My trusted home … read more

Box Breathing for 5 Minutes Will Calm and Energize You

Box breathing, or square breathing, is a meditative practice that I use several times a day to calm and energize myself.  I do it at the airport, doctor’s office, meetings, and sitting in traffic.  I also use it when I have writer’s block and when I need to shift gears from one task to another.  … read more

Meatless Mondays . . . A S.M.A.R.T. Health Goal

Meatless Mondays is a growing movement to help Americans reduce their meat intake and include more plant protein and whole grains in their diet.   The Meatless Monday campaign started in 2003 and has now spread to over 40 countries.  The goal of Meatless Mondays is to reduce meat intake by 15% for personal health … read more