Dr. Lisa Belisle

Garden Healing

By Lisa M. Belisle, MD, MPH
Originally published 2009 Farmers' Almanac

Mimi’s garden is a magical place. My daughter has spent many an autumn afternoon there, blissfully arranging flowers and pressing cider under the watchful eye of our family friend. Twelve-year-old Abby is learning what people have known for centuries: gardening is good for the soul. What she may not realize is that exercising one’s green thumb may be equally advantageous for the body. 

Creating a Year of Wellness

By Lisa M. Belisle, MD, MPH
Originally published 2008 Farmers' Almanac

Albert Schweitzer once said, “I’ll tell you a secret. We doctors do nothing. We only help and encourage the doctor within.” How can you help your body be its own best doctor? Commit to making 2008 a “Year of Wellness.” Create a personal plan for change by: 

Dr. Lisa’s Writing

Dr. Lisa’s columns, which have appeared in several publications over the past 15 years, are archived here in reverse chronological order. Future columns will be posted on the same day as print publication.

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