Endometriosis is a condition which occurs when the tissue that normally lines the uterus (the endometrium) is present in other areas of the abdomen and pelvis. No one knows the cause of this condition, but it can affect up to 50% of pre-menopausal women. It can present with a wide variety of symptoms, but the… Continue Reading
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IT’S NO JOKE!
Laughter as medicine is not a new concept, but in this age of rising health care costs, it deserves a closer look. The benefits of laughter are well documented, as outlined in this article from the Mayo Clinic. Laughter has been shown to be therapeutic in many diseases: heart disease; diabetes; stroke; depression and cancer. It… Continue Reading
Art Therapy 101
Stress is unavoidable in our lives and plays a role in many medical conditions. Stress is cited as a risk factor in hypertension, heart disease, stroke, and plays a role in infertility, depression, PMS and obesity management. Art therapy is a recognized discipline within medicine, and the principles can be applied to everyday life to… Continue Reading
Northern Virginia magazine featuring Top Doctors!
The February 2014 issue of “Northern Virginia” magazine featuring “Top Doctors” is on newsstands now, and the staff at Dr. Hamilton’s office is excited to announce that Dr. Hamilton has been named one of the top doctors for the third consecutive year. Office Manager, Gail DeBlanc said, “We’ve known this for many years and now… Continue Reading
TIME TO LOSE
Cold weather and rich food really add up. After “Restaurant Week” it’s time to refocus on that #1 New Year Resolution – lose weight. If you’re ready to take the next step and invest in a commercial diet plan, consider Weight Watchers. Again this year, Weight Watchers has been ranked as the most effective weight… Continue Reading
2014 Dr. Hamilton Health Blog – Vitamins and Supplements
Check IN/OUT lists for 2014 and you’ll find something interesting OUT (way out) — vitamins and supplements. IN (way in) — a healthy diet. While this may sound like common sense, Americans spend millions of dollars on unnecessary, and sometimes harmful, supplements. This “news” has been building for some time, and we’ve always known that… Continue Reading
NEW YEAR’S TIPS FROM DR. HAMILTON!
Fun end of the year fact – 92% of New Year’s Resolutions will be broken, before you make resolutions for 2014, review your list from 2013. Recycling is encouraged, and some resolutions should always be on your list like eating better and exercising more. One way to promote success is to tie a resolution to… Continue Reading
Top 10 things you didn’t know about Dr. Hamilton!
Dr. William Hamilton is known as being one of the best OBGYN doctors in Fredericksbug, VA and we wanted to share the top 10 things you didn’t know about Dr. Hamilton! See below and enjoy! 1) Born and raised in Kansas (Yes, I’m a Jayhawk) 2) Left handed (mostly) 3) Has driven and repaired a… Continue Reading