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Kristie Leong MD

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๐Ÿฉบ Family Physician ๐ŸŒฑ Lifestyle Medicine Expert ๐Ÿ’ช Empowering you to take control of your health naturally Sharing evidence-based strategies to help you: โ€ข Optimize your wellness journey โ€ข Prevent chronic disease โ€ข Feel your best!

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Wonderful! 5 pounds is no small feat. tโ€™s amazing how even modest weight loss can reduce joint strain. Some research suggests GLP-1s like Zepbound reduces inflammation, especially in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. But you still may need a more targeted approach. Your progress is inspiring! ๐Ÿ’ช

15.09.2025 14:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks! I was caught off guard by that one. I know everyone's frustrated with the chaos and division in the world. Me too! It's easy to cast blame when you're frustrated and feel helpless. I'll probably give Blue Sky another chance going forward. Guess I just needed a break. How have you been doing?

14.09.2025 00:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

โ€œI understand the anger, but blaming individual doctors overlooks reality. We didnโ€™t design this system. I was so disillusioned by the constraints and the harm they caused that I left traditional practice and shifted to lifestyle medicine and health writing. So youโ€™re preaching to the choir.

04.09.2025 11:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I get why youโ€™re upsetโ€”it feels invasive. But this isnโ€™t something I control. The rules come from regulations I played no role in, not from me. There are many things not to like about the current healthcare system. My goal is to help people stay healthy so they donโ€™t need meds.

04.09.2025 03:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh, gosh, Iโ€™m sorry you were offended. I know thereโ€™s a lot of hate and unhappiness on this platform. Thatโ€™s why I donโ€™t post here anymore. But if you found this offensive. Iโ€™m truly sorry. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ˜ฟ

03.09.2025 15:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Excellent, Scott! That standing job gifted you resilience, and now you're gifting yourself the movement medicine that keeps muscles, bones, and brains thriving. Glad youโ€™re back in motion! :-)

18.07.2025 16:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thatโ€™s a poetic mic drop, Scott. "Life neglectโ€ as a root cause hits harder than most diagnoses. Good one!

18.07.2025 16:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Self-care isnโ€™t always addition: itโ€™s subtraction too. Sometimes healing begins with what we stop doing. Saying no, logging off, silencing the noise isnโ€™t escapism: itโ€™s reclamation. And in that quiet, whatโ€™s left is often whatโ€™s most important.

#mindfulness
#bemindful

16.07.2025 17:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm glad they ruled out cardiovascular disease! Glad the breathing helped. ๐Ÿซ

15.07.2025 15:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh, that's kind, Scott! I appreciate it. You're cool too. And yes, sitting is the new smoking. :-)

15.07.2025 15:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I didn't have a terrible childhood at all, but I think I do carry some trauma I can't identify. How do you recover from your own trauma?

15.07.2025 15:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I love this simple approach, George! It's ingenuous in its simplicity. I think I'll give it a try myself. It might be easier than opening up Obsidian. Thanks for sharing this. :-)

15.07.2025 15:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Beautiful, George! Rumi reminds us that gentleness is revolutionary, and every strange detour is part of the dance. ๐ŸŒฟ

15.07.2025 15:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ever notice how trees donโ€™t rush to bloom? They pause. Deepen. Wait for the right season. Maybe healing isnโ€™t about speed. Instead, itโ€™s about trusting that you'll flower in your own time.

#NatureTherapy #HealingJourney

13.07.2025 16:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wow! Over a thousand pages is impressive, George! I like your idea too. If you use a free app like Obsidian, you can even interlink your thoughts and search by tags or keywords. Itโ€™s like a personal thought atlasโ€”built one entry at a time. Love your idea. :-)

13.07.2025 16:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Youโ€™re definitely not alone in feeling that way, Scott, That phone might be a lifeline in case of a fall, but itโ€™s also a little window to the outside world when everything else feels quiet. :-)

13.07.2025 16:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I know what you mean, Scott! Too much time spent online leads to burnout. I'm thinking about taking a break myself. Hope you have a wonderful day!

11.07.2025 15:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hard truth: Your phone is stealing your sleep.

Blue light, late-night scrolls, endless dopamine hits means your nervous system never gets the memo to rest.

Try a 30-minute tech curfew before bed. No apps. No news. Just quiet.

Your brain will thank you in REM cycles. ๐Ÿ˜Š

10.07.2025 16:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Yes, it's almost magical, isn't it? Nothing lifts my mood more than being out in nature. Hope you're doing well, George. :-)

09.07.2025 23:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Good for you! That's amazing that the squirrel came up to you. ๐ŸŒฐ๐Ÿฟ๏ธ

08.07.2025 17:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yes, we definitely need more kindness. Now more than ever. The world seems WAY too divided.

08.07.2025 17:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We are! We hiked this morning before the heat became oppressive. Hope you have an amazing day. :-)

08.07.2025 17:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Do you journal? You donโ€™t need to write beautifully to heal. You don't even need perfect grammar, just honesty. Expressive writing boosts immune function and reduces stress markers. Crack the page open tonight. Let your pen say what your mouth wonโ€™t.

#StressRelief
#Journaling

08.07.2025 17:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you for feeding the animals! Iโ€™m sure they appreciate to too. :-)

08.07.2025 00:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Not every treatment comes in pill form. Sometimes itโ€™s a conversation, a walk, reconnecting with friends, or a shift in perspective. Whatโ€™s a non-medication that healed you recently?

#StressRelief
#NaturalHealth

07.07.2025 17:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Beautiful! :-)

06.07.2025 16:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Glad to hear things are going well for you, Scott! Glad you're turning the air conditioner on too. It's a hot one here too. Stay well hydrated. ๐Ÿ’ฆ

06.07.2025 16:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh, I couldn't either, Annie! Nature is the best stress relief I've ever found. :-)

06.07.2025 16:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Enjoy your day, Scott! ๐Ÿ™๐ŸŒ…๐Ÿ˜Š

05.07.2025 15:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒฟ Nature Prescription

Prescribing sunlight and birdsong today. ๐ŸŒค๏ธ
Even five minutes outside can soften the edges of your stress. When was the last time nature shifted your mood?

#NatureTherapy
#MentalWellness

05.07.2025 15:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 49    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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