Dr. Alyson Thal, MDVIP

07/01/2018

Well, July 1 already the beginning of second half of the year. Time doesn’t pass quickly, life does.

Treasure each day and in the words of Steven Covey, “Don’t get caught up in the thick of thin things.”

Looking forward to our 6th Annual “Celebration of Health and the Harvest” in the fall.

02/28/2018

Next time you go shopping, add some of these seven foods to your grocery list. MDVIP-affiliated physician Louis Malinow, MD, says you should be getting more of these in your diet.
https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/eat-more-these-7-foods

02/23/2018

A fresh salsa of avocado and corn is great with simple sautéed fish or just about anything Mexican-inspired—huevos rancheros, quesadillas or atop rice and beans.
https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/avocado-corn-salsa

02/22/2018

Are you getting your daily dose of olive oil? If not, why not? It’s credited with many heart-health benefits including reducing the risk of a heart attack by 82 percent. Here’s what you need to know.

The National Library of Medicine reported that olive oil is a monounsaturated fat and credited with helping to reduce blood pressure, bad cholesterol and the risk of certain cancers.

02/19/2018

For years experts have debated which factors really contribute to . Here are three common but questionable prevention strategies and the truth behind them.

Recent studies have ignited debates between experts as to what contributes to heart disease. Read about 3 questionable prevention tactics and the truth behind them.

02/14/2018

This very easy-to-make Chocolate Fondue makes a great dessert that you can customize with your favorite fruit, nuts and granola.
https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/chocolate-fondue

02/13/2018

Celebrating Mardi Gras tonight? Help keep your calories under control by ordering consider one of these cocktails that are less 250 calories.

Kicking back with a few summer cocktails? Choose wisely or you’ll end up gulping way more calories than you think. Calorie Overload If you love the taste of sweet summer cocktails, you could be downing upwards of 500 calories apiece. Each standard

02/09/2018

How are you doing with your resolutions? If you need a little help staying on track, check out these five motivation strategies.
http://mdvip.mymedicalforum.com/conversation/losing-steam-how-to-stick-to-your-healthy-resolutions

01/31/2018

https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/shiitake-noodle-hot-sour-soup

01/26/2018

http://mdvip.mymedicalforum.com/conversation/tips-for-exercising-in-cold-weather

Just because the temperature dips doesn’t mean your exercise routine needs to take a dive. Keep these four rules in mind to exercise safely all winter long. Rule #1: Warm Up Pun intended! Get blood flowing to muscles, and increase your heart rate before

01/19/2018

Repost from 2014

The holiday décor has been put away and the last of the traveling guests have gone back home. Now you can get on with your life. A whole fresh year awaits you. With the new year comes the notion that everything is going to be better this year. No more st