Doctor Julie was recently a guest on The Active Austin Podcast with Dr. Jarod Carter of Carter Physiotherapy. The podcast brings together Austin-based fitness and health care professionals for interviews about the latest trends and information to help Austinites improve their health, fitness, and wellbeing. Her interview covered the gamut from her educational background to insights into Doctor [...]
Even though sunscreen is needed all year round to protect vulnerable skin - the largest organ in our bodies - it’s especially on everyone’s minds now that summer is in full swing. According to new research two of the most common types of skin cancer are on the rise. This means it’s more important than [...]
Years ago, one of my patients told me that life was like a roll of toilet paper. The closer you get to the end, the faster it goes. But what if there is a way to slow it down? Meditation means different things to different people. For some people it is sitting in silence. For [...]
We are all familiar with the Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you would do unto yourself.” Yet have you ever truly considered how do you treat yourself? Too often we live in a constant cycle of self criticism, even if it's subtle. Or worse trap ourselves in the role of the victim of our circumstances. [...]
The weather is getting warmer here in Austin and it's almost giving a hint of spring. With spring comes a time for spring cleaning. My home would certainly benefit! How about our bodies? I had a friend ask me what I thought about a juice cleanse today, and I decided I’d write a blog post about what [...]
I love acronyms. They help us remember and organize. And there is good reason for this when it comes to the importance of cardiovascular health for women. February as Go Red month for women has been a great reminder to take care of this precious part of us. I've enjoyed participating in several events this [...]
Ubiquitous means existing or being everywhere at the same time. And that is where the chemical name for CoQ10 (coenzyme Q10) came from: ubiquinone, because it is an enzyme found in every cell in the body. That sure sounds integrative, doesn’t it? And for reasons related to is ubiquity, CoQ10 has become one of my [...]
As a typical middle child I have always sought to “maintain calm in the family” and be the peacemaker. As a physician, I was trained in a traditional way to view external bacteria as “bad” and something we protect our bodies from. Over the years, my perspective and the science on both approaches has evolved. [...]
I want to speak up about influenza and the current outbreak in the US. There are lots of places to get information. But it seems there isn’t a great summary that combines the approaches. It can be confusing. It’s kind of a big deal, especially if you’re the one missing a week or two of [...]
I have been writing this post in my head for a long time but I have been busy. Now that is is summer here in New Zealand, I am less motivated to type at the computer but I have been very busy taking pictures and I need to share them with you! Just outside my door when I go for [...]