Dr Sonal wants to get healthy with you.

11/19/2025

Recently discussing with someone going through loss what they should say. They were really having a hard time between trying to decide whether to keep things light and upbeat but also wanting to say goodbye. The truth is we should do what feels right. But we all lose if we don’t say what matters.

The Pitt is the most accurate medical show I have ever seen. Medicine is hard. Saying goodbye is hard. But this scene on how to do it better, by Hawaiian tradition was especially poignant and I think we could all learn a lot from it. And start using this more in our everyday lives, not just waiting until the time to say goodbye. ♥️🙏🏽♥️

Ho'oponopono, an ancient Hawaiian practice of reconciliation and forgiveness, which means "to make right".

I love you.
Thank you.
I forgive you.
Please forgive me.
♥️🙏🏽♥️

The Pitt - Se1 Ep4: How to say goodbye to a loved one?If Dr. Robby would extubate Mr. Spencer he can live without it anywhere from 30 minutes to several hour...

11/19/2025

Get out of relationships that hurt you.
Get into relationships that heal you.
Find your people. ♥️🙏🏽♥️
And then nourish those relationships.

11/19/2025

Save the Date:
For patients and also their friends and family are very welcome to our book club.

Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 3 PM.
Message me for location.
But you should also get a voice shot and email reminder!

See my previous post for details about why you should read the book. We should all read the book. 🤓🙏🏽♥️

Joshua Becker is changing lives.

11/18/2025

Make sure you’re taking your vitamin D this winter as recommended by your physician! It will help prevent seasonal affective disorder symptoms.

Feeling down every year when the seasons change? 🌥️ You might be dealing with major depressive disorder with a seasonal pattern (formerly called SAD)—look out for increased sleep, carbohydrate cravings, and weight gain during certain months. Reach out if symptoms return on schedule year after year. https://wb.md/3LtCmMP

11/18/2025

Everyone needs safe, inclusive care.
We all deserve to be cared for.
No exceptions . ♥️🙏🏽♥️

Trans individuals often face many challenges in accessing health care, from finding inclusive providers to accessing gender-affirming care. This Transgender Awareness Week, here are some resources that provide help with various aspects of accessing health care.

Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

TransLifeline: https://translifeline.org/

LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory: https://lgbtqhealthcaredirectory.org/

National LGBT Cancer Network: https://cancer-network.org/transgender-and-gender-non-conforming-care/

11/18/2025

As if we needed more reasons to floss.
We know that people who floss regularly have HALF the risk of heart attack and strokes compared to those who don’t floss.

Why?
Every time we brush our teeth, we release bacteria with micro cuts from the gums hitting the bristles, introducing bacteria into the bloodstream. If we have bad bacteria living in the periodontal space, that bad bacteria causes us to up regulate receptors that pull cholesterol in from the bloodstream into the artery wall and buildup cholesterol plaque. 

Flossing really matters in many ways. It’s one of the most potent ways you can help easily lower longer term risk.

Become a flosser. It’s not too late. ♥️🙏🏽♥️

A growing body of research confirms that practicing good oral hygiene is important for maintaining brain health. For instance, in one new study, those with gum disease were significantly more likely to have imaging abnormalities reflecting brain damage on their brain scans. https://www.self.com/story/oral-health-dementia-risk-factor

11/17/2025

Remember, things don’t matter. People do.
They are all that does. ♥️🙏🏽♥️
So please take care of yourself well.

11/14/2025

We have learned from the Kroger pharmacy that you do not need an RX to get your COVID vaccine there if you are over age 12. According to the pharmacist, all the Krogers are following this policy. FYI

11/14/2025

For those of you that know me well, you know that I have never been one to be a big spender. But now it’s even less.  Thanks to this book, I decided not to spend any money this month except for groceries and one meal out a week. Nothing else. No impulse Amazon buys.  No extra pens. No extra books, I just have to put it on my hold list at the library Libby which I have learned there’s a limit 😆🙏🏽😂.

And when you’re not planning on spending, you don’t even care to look at Black Friday Flyers. It’s been freeing. It’s given me more time back in my life. It’s given me time to read more of those books.  Call more of my friends. Meet more people for walks. Write more cards.

This book is one of the most important I have read this year. Written by a minimalist, which may never be what anyone calls me because they’ve seen my school supply collection, (but I’m getting warmer), I encourage you to check it out for yourself.

I would love to invite my patients to a Book Club about this book in January. More details to come.

Joshua Becker reminds us that acts of generosity and meaningful connections, where we nurture our relationships is what makes us feel truly wealthy.  It is really that simple. May we all be reminded that this is what really matters and get to practice this going into the holiday season and beyond. ♥️🙏🏽♥️

11/12/2025

Look for it tonight if you didn’t get to see it last night! Getting away from light pollution really helps.

11/12/2025

Aurora is flaring tonight!!

I couldn’t see it with the naked eye. But if you have a phone that can do night shots. Like an iPhone, then go take a picture outside in a low light pollution area. You will be able to potentially see Aurora in your picture like I could se here out the back! 😍