Dr. Lisa Belisle

Good News #78

Looking to tread lightly on the planet? From healthy foods to Earth-friendly household items, we’ve got you covered. Join our conversations with Avery Kamila, Natural Foodie columnist for the Portland Press Herald and SunriseGuide publisher, Heather Chandler.

Dare to Go Bare(foot)

By Lisa M. Belisle, MD, MPH 
Originally published July 9, 2009, The Maine Switch 

I’m no Imelda Marcos, but I do love my espadrilles... and cowboy boots... and classic black open-toed pumps. Recently I overheard my daughter say “You should see my mother’s shoe collection!” No small compliment coming from a 13-year-old. 

Walk with the Doc

By Lisa M. Belisle, MD, MPH
Originally published May 14, 2009, The Maine Switch

I am a rain-runner. And a night-walker. And a snow-plodder. I wander wooded paths and city streets with equal enthusiasm. My life is more satisfying when I plan rambling into my day. Meandering keeps my body healthy and my soul sane. 

Individual and Environmental Health: First, Do No Harm

By Lisa M. Belisle, MD, MPH
Originally published in The Maine Switch, March 17, 2009

Health and the environment: we hear these words paired together often these days. This is how it should be.  From the air we breathe to the food we eat—we can’t escape the fact that our surroundings have a significant impact on our well-being.