AWorld of Well-Being in the Hamptons HOW LIFE SPAN MEDICINE IS HELPING US ALL RECOVER BY NICOLE TEITLER
In the post-pandemic world, uncertainty and insecurities persist. After a year of worrying and striving for answers, our mind-body connection has taken quite a hit. And while there isn’t an “off” switch to shut out the psychological impact of COVID-19, there are ways to balance the lingering stress as we move toward the future and what will become our “new normal”. Here in the Hamptons, we have Life Span Medicine to help us make a healthy adjustment. “Identifying and resolving underlying or hidden stresses in our life is not an easy process, but a necessary one to reduce the signs of physical stress that are manifesting
as a byproduct. Taking the time to pause and explore the persistent inner chatter in our mind can be a good first step,” Rachel Swanson, MS, RD, Nutritionist at LifeSpan Medicine explained. Swanson’s understanding about the physical manifestations of stress comes from her strong background studying sports performance. She led research efforts on performance recovery for Harvard Orthopedics, works with some of the top players in the NFL on diet and nutrition, and is a trusted expert for the Dr. Oz Show where she shares her expertise that includes the LifeSpan program. LifeSpan Medicine takes the anxiety of the last year into account. When we worry our
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