Latest Posts by Dr. Daria
How alcohol is bad for sleep – and why a bedtime drink on Christmas Eve might be smart!
By Dr. Daria | 0 Comments | Posted 12/17/2014Spending 20 years as an ER doctor, I could list dozens of reasons why alcohol isn’t really good for you! Heck, I think we all know and acknowledge that alcohol is dangerous, thus the caution to “drink responsibly”. Well, what
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Why a Dried Fruit and Nut Tray should be part of your Christmas Holiday!
By Dr. Daria | 0 Comments | Posted 12/13/2014A dried fruit and nut tray should be on your list of holiday goodies. At Christmas time we like to offer up some tasty treats that seem uniquely matched to the holiday season. I’m talking about the treats that are
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Seasonal Affective Disorder, the “Winter Blues” – Vit D can help!
By Dr. Daria | 0 Comments | Posted 12/10/2014Is the term “seasonal affective disorder” (SAD) new to you? It wouldn’t be if you lived in the Pacific Northwest!! Winters are super gray and rainy, and the days are extra short too! When I first moved here, in July,
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Does Pecan Pie make an appearance at your holiday gathering? Good!
By Dr. Daria | 0 Comments | Posted 12/06/2014OK, so the question that I presented was simple … Does Pecan Pie make an appearance at your holiday gatherings? My “Good!” comment is presuming that your answer is “Yes!”! Pecan pie has been a staple of Thanksgiving and Christmas
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TV, DVD’s, Electronic Games for Christmas? What parents should know!
By Dr. Daria | 0 Comments | Posted 12/02/2014We know that time spent in front of the “screen” is related to increased obesity. It is commonly called “sit time” … and … compared to “fit time” …. well there is no comparison. Physical activity burns calories and improves
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