Exercise
Top 6 Diet Mistakes
Adhering to a healthy way of eating requires commitment and hard work. When you are putting all of that effort into improving your physical health, the last thing you want is to be wasting your time by making mistakes following outdated or inaccurate recommendations....
Metabolic syndrome: What is it?
Q: I have been told that I am at risk for developing metabolic syndrome. What is it and what can I do to avoid it? A: Metabolic syndrome was identified less than 20 years ago and is used as a medical term to describe a combination of elevated blood sugar, increased...
High Intensity Interval Training: Is It for Me?
As far as our over all health and fitness is concerned, it’s probably safe to say that many of us probably don’t do all that we can to ensure that we’re as fit and as healthy as we can possibly be. For many of us, the thought of eating bland, low fat food(current...
Exercises on a Low Carb High Fat Diet
Some people wonder what are some exercices on a low carb high fat diet. When it comes to low or moderate intensity exercise, fat is the muscle’s primary fuel source. For high intensity exercise, carbohydrates are the primary fuel and are stored in the body in very...
Top 5 Tips to Avoid the Spring Break
Spring is around the corner (I hope Punxsutawney Phil is wrong) and it’s time to dust off those walking/running/hiking/tennis/soccer (you get the idea) shoes and get outside. With an increase in activity I usually see an increase in injuries in the office. While not...
About Dr. Dalhgren
Dr. Andrew Dahlgren (Drew) is a Sports Medicine physician practicing in Richmond, Virginia. He is married to his wonderful partner, Amy, and has four amazing children. Learn more about Dr. Drew and his practice philosophy.
Education should be the beginning of your journey back to health. It is a continuous process where each day you learn new things about yourself, your body and your environment. Join me as we both learn and try to improve our health and well being.
Dr. Dahlgren’s office is located on the campus of Memorial Regional Medical Center, part of the Bon Secours Richmond Health System. His office address is 8200 Meadowbridge Rd, Suite 200, Mechanicsville VA 23116.
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