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
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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
When You Need Surgery
More than 15 million Americans undergo surgery each year. While this makes surgery a common occurrence, when it involves you or a family member, it can be an anxious time. A good way to allay your concerns and feel better about the decision for surgery, is to ask specific questions of your doctor. Good questions… 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