Dr. Karen Discusses the Importance of Social Distancing and Self Isolation

COVID-19 must be taken seriously if we are going to survive this pandemic. https://youtu.be/sQAs-2PRw5M In hospitals all over the country we are facing a serious shortage of medical equipment, as cases of COVID-19 threaten to overwhelm our healthcare system. As a doctor, a lot of people have come to me with questions, so I decided...

Is it the Perfect Time to Try a Quarantine Dopamine Diet?

Being mindful of your mental health during quarantine includes what you put into your body. When it comes to our health, our bodies really are finely-tuned machines. Everything we do, from the activities we engage in, to the energy we output has an effect on our overall health. One of the biggest contributors to overall...

How to Be Mindful During Quarantine

During this difficult time, we need to make time for self-care. We are facing a pandemic unlike anything else that has happened in our lifetimes. That, combined with the uncertain political position of this country and the lack of preparation at the hands of our government, creates a perfect storm of panic, stress, and anxiety....

Five Tips for Social Distancing

Social distancing doesn’t have to be torture. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GgLJuk3iZQ Dr. Karen Sutton with Five Tips for Social Distancing We are living in an amazing time. On one hand, we are more connected to each other than ever before, and are in constant communication with our favorite people every day via social media. Technology has created social...

Can Mushrooms Help Prevent Memory Loss and Aging?

Are mushrooms an actual ‘brain food’? The most important aspect of your overall health is nutrition. Without proper nutrition, none of your body’s systems can function properly. I know we like to think we can subsist on a diet of coffee and optimism, but the truth is, our health depends greatly on what we put...

COVID-19 Social Side Effects: How to Play to an Empty Stadium

The COVID-19 pandemic is greatly affecting sports across the world. As of this week, the World Health Organization has upgraded the COVID-19 virus from a global health emergency, to a pandemic. This has affected a lot of areas of our society, from workers being asked to stay home, to a ban of public gatherings of...

Five Healthy Reasons to Eat More Beets

Beets may be an acquired taste, but they are super good for you. Some foods are healthy, delicious, and good for you (think avocados), while others have a ton of nutritional benefits, and take a little getting used to taste-wise. Beets are the latter. Let me preface this by saying, I didn’t always like beets....

Natural Ways to Combat Athlete’s Foot

Athlete’s foot can be treated with natural remedies. As an athlete, I can tell you that Athlete’s foot comes with the territory. If it isn’t your own stinky feet, I guarantee you will come across someone else in the locker room who suffers from this foot fungus. It is embarrassing, but it is also very...

How to Defeat Seasonal Allergies Naturally

Allergy season is upon us. Defend yourself. It’s the end of February. The ‘Pollening’ is coming. We all know what I’m referring to, right? In March all the trees shed their skeletal winter bodies, and turn into beautiful flowery goliaths. They are gorgeous to look at, but wreak havoc on our bodies. These trees release...