by Doctor Abi | Oct 10, 2021 | Fitness, Health, Inspiration
What is quality of life? We often hear of “improved quality of life” in different contexts. For example, a job may promise an improved quality of life. Or a medication may be touted to improve your quality of life by treating a specific condition. Or you... 
by Doctor Abi | Sep 26, 2021 | Fitness, Health
Earlier this year, I sustained an injury to my right shoulder from exercise. Twenty years of regular exercise, and this was the most significant injury I ever sustained. What could I have done differently to prevent this? Watching fitness enthusiasts, whether in... 
by Doctor Abi | Jul 26, 2021 | Fitness, Health
I used to be that lady who would drive around the Walmart parking lot for 10 minutes, looking for a parking space close to the entrance. God forbid that I park further and endure the 5-minute walk to the door! Unfortunately, many women follow this trend that... 
by Doctor Abi | Jul 23, 2021 | Fitness, Health
How is exercise a path to better health for women over forty? Let’s consider this. If you are a woman in your forties or older, you, or someone close to you, has at least one of these conditions: 1) Prediabetes/Diabetes 2) High Blood Pressure 3) High Cholesterol... 
by Doctor Abi | Jul 17, 2021 | Health, Nutrition
Which diet is the best one for you? It is amazing how many types of diets you can find online, in print, and everywhere else. It is pretty easy to follow one diet until another one comes along that promises even more impressive results. But, as you may have realized,... 
by Doctor Abi | Jul 16, 2021 | Health, Nutrition
As a physician and health coach, I am often asked about meal replacement products, including shakes, powders, energy bars, and performance enhancers. Now, do you absolutely need meal replacement products? The answer is no! Not if you know all the appropriate servings...