Synergy Private Health’s Blog Posts
November updates and celebrating the holidays safely
As November brings colder weather and the start of the holiday season, and we think about gathering with family, we also know that safety is at the forefront of our minds.
Synergy Private Health Fall Updates
We continue to expand our team to provide the best possible care and service for our members. Last month we welcomed Samantha (Sam) Maynard, RN in her role as Clinical Triage Nurse. Sam is providing Dr. Parks and Dr. Pardo with leverage to be able to triage and respond to our members clincal inquiries and related needs more expediently.
COVID-19 delta strain and vaccine updates
Most of our members are now aware of the update to the vaccination series for those who are immunocompromised. These patients should receive a third dose of their mRNA vaccine to complete the three dose series if they received the Pfizer or Moderna vaccination only.
COVID Update and Tips for Beating the Summer Heat
The highly transmissible delta variant has become the predominant COVID strain in the US, and unfortunately, we are seeing incidence of post-vaccination infections in addition to the increasing rates of disease in various areas of the country (mostly areas where vaccination rates are low).
Finding Meaningful Relaxation This Summer
As we emerge from what we hope was the worst of this pandemic, and see the month of July bringing vacation and travel plans for many of our members, we hope that each of you finds meaningful relaxation this summer.
This is Your Brain on Food
By Dr. Uma Naidoo, MD.
It's not rocket science that healthy eating is associated with good physical health. From childhood we are taught to eat our fruits and veggies so that we can grow tall, strong and have healthy bodies.
Synergy Private Health Spring Updates
In celebration of Mother's Day, we are bringing our daughters back to the Synergy Kitchen, and we're asking you to invite three of your ‘mom friends’ to join us as we prepare healthy, delicious picnic staples to share with friends and family.
Active Recovery: A Brain’s Perspective on How to Feel Restored
While there is a lot of attention (appropriately) paid to stress and stress resilience these days, recovery means more to your brain and your biology than just emotional healing from…
March 2021: Welcoming Spring and Much More at Synergy Private Health
As we welcome the arrival of Spring this month, we would also like to welcome our newest members of the Synergy Private …
Synergy Updates on COVID Vaccine, Importance of Heart Health and Virtual Cooking Classes
We know that obtaining a COVID vaccine continues to be at the top of our members’ minds. We hope that those of you who …
Be SMART in 2021!
You have January 1 circled on your calendar in red ink. The day you will start eating vegetables again, meditating …
COVID-19 Resources
As COVID related concerns continue to be front of mind, many of our members have questions about testing and how to keep …
The Value of Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Kimberly Parks
Dr. Kimberly Parks joined Enterprise Radio to discuss the value of lifestyle medicine, culinary medicine, and how a …
Self Care Through Mindful Cooking and Eating
Synergy Private Health's Dr. Kimberly Parks and Dr. Uma Naidoo hosted an interactive cooking class focused on self care. …
How We’re Safely Providing the Medical Care You Need
COVID-19 is unfortunately part of our lives for the present. That’s a frightening reality for many people, and it’s a …
We’re Thrilled to Welcome Our Newest Member of the Synergy Private Health Team. Meet Dr. Janine Pardo!
I would like to extend my gratitude to the Synergy Private Health community for welcoming me into this amazing …
Keeping Your Calm While the Pandemic Drags On
By Aliza Phillips-Stoll, Ph.D. Do you find yourself more worried these days? Jittery? Sad? Maybe the number of …
“Leaves of Three, Let Them Be.”
And for most people, you certainly want to let poison ivy be… What is poison ivy? Poison ivy resembles a weed or …
Strawberry Mojito Bruschetta
Ingredients: 1 Wholegrain baguette Creamy cashew cheese: 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in water 4-8 hours, …
How & Why Does Food Affect our Mood?
By Uma Naidoo, M.D. As humans we have unique genetic material and part of this involves our unique …