Mind & Body
5 Scientific Reasons to Try Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting (IF) is a pattern of eating that alternates periods of eating with long periods of not eating (fasting). Different methods incorporate fasting on different schedules—from fasting every day over night to 24-hour fasts once a week or every other...
Alternative Treatment for Mitochondrial Diseases
Mitochondria are very small, rod-like bodies that live in the cytoplasm of most cells and play a large role in energy production. The cytoplasm is the large “living space” surrounding the nucleus of the cell. It’s where most of the major players of cell function...
YOGA FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT
Yoga is one of the best tools available for stress management. That’s because it is a multifaceted practice that taps into the mind, body, emotions, and spirit, so it can help reduce stress on all levels. While you will likely feel the effects of stress mostly in the...
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...
WHAT IS STRESS AND WHY IS IT BEST TO LIVE WITHOUT IT?
You probably have an idea of what stress is, and you probably already know that you’d prefer to live without it. While there is good stress (the kind that motivates us and keeps us involved in positive activities), most people use the term to refer to negative stress,...
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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