Sun Safety

Sun Safety

Sunlight gets a bad reputation, but the truth is we all need sunlight to survive. There are many benefits to getting a little bit of sunlight every day to support Vitamin D production, boost serotonin, and even improve sleep quality. But spending excessive amounts of time in the sun increase your chance of sunburn and skin cancer. If you plan on spending more than 30 minutes outside you should cover up or wear sunscreen or sunblock.

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Get Your Workplace Into Shape

Get Your Workplace Into Shape

For many of us, much of the food we consume during the week is at our place of work. We’re often pressed for time, rushing from one meeting to the next, and squeezing in lunch whenever we can.

While maintaining healthy eating habits during the workday may sound daunting, WellcomeMD’s Director of Wellness Luis Perez has a few simple tricks that can help you navigate the workplace temptations!

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WellcomeMD Launches "Thoughts Become Things" Podcast Series

WellcomeMD Launches "Thoughts Become Things" Podcast Series

We’re excited to announce our latest collaboration – a new podcast series called Thoughts Become Things! Featuring WellcomeMD’s Wellness Director Luis Perez, Lisha Reynolds of Bliss Yoga RVA and Chantal Otelsberg of Real Food Nutirion, the series aims to cover all things wellness.

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Reclaiming Your Health in the Face of Adversity

Reclaiming Your Health in the Face of Adversity

In a world of COVID-19, having a proper diet and developing good habits are essential for minimizing risk and maintaining optimal health. Dr. John Woodward uses a method called the "Rule of 5s" and mentions ideal fruits, vegetables, and supplements, that can boost immune response and have numerous other benefits.

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Your genetics hold valuable insight into your response to diet, exercise, sleep, and stress

Your genetics hold valuable insight into your response to diet, exercise, sleep, and stress

WellcomeMD’s genetic fitness and nutrition assessment gives patients insight into their optimal diet and exercise regimes as well as how their genetics impact their sleep and stress. Our proactive, preventative style dives deep into individualized medicine to make sure our patients are receiving the care that works specifically for them based on the results of this advanced genetic assessment.

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