Food & Nutrition
HOW TO LOWER STRESS (AND DECREASE INFLAMMATION)
Lower stress levels mean lower levels of whole-body inflammation and higher levels of good health. The first step to stress management is to identify the source of your stress. Physical, emotional and mental stress caused by illness, a packed schedule, lack of sleep...
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into improving your physical health, the last thing you want is to be wasting your time by making mistakes following outdated or inaccurate recommendations....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...
Low Carb High Fat: It’s Not a New Idea!
Low carb hight fat diets are becoming very popular again. Sports teams, professional athletes and everyday people are looking into low carb high fat (LCHF) diets. Many attribute the early recognition for low carb dieting to Robert Atkins and his Atkins Nutritional...
Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load
Q: My doctor told me to avoid foods with a high glycemic index to help my issues with metabolic syndrome. What is the glycemic index? A: The havoc that rapidly rising blood sugar levels can have on both our health and weight is well-documented. Researchers have...
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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