Dr. Behnaz Atree has been a practicing Primary Care physician in Raleigh, NC, for over 20 years. Dr. Atree has become certified in Lifestyle Medicine in 2022 as well as Health and Wellness Coaching in 2023. She is excited to integrate her experience in Internal Medicine with her training in Lifestyle Medicine and Health Coaching to provide evidence-based, therapeutic lifestyle interventions through Carolina Lifestyle Medicine.
GLP-1 medications have recently been getting widespread public and clinical attention. This blog has been written to help you understand the science behind them, their history and ...
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As the weather warms after the cold winter, the daffodils start appearing, followed by the tulips and vibrant cherry blossoms. Soon we are surrounded by the soft whites and pinks o...
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Lifestyle Recommendations Specific to Life Stages Everyday behaviors related to all 6 pillars of lifestyle medicine - nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress, social connected...
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Hormones are central to various aspects of a woman’s health. They can affect energy level, mood, sleep, as well as cognitive function, bone health and cardiovascular health in ...
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Your cholesterol is usually tested during your annual physical exam. So, what is cholesterol and why is it important to know your cholesterol numbers? Cholesterol is a waxy subs...
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During the winter months, shorter daylight hours, leading to decreased vitamin D and reduced physical activity, more time spent indoors, and exposure to colder temperatures place a...
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As we feel the year winding down and winter settling in, the onset of December can encourage us to pause, reflect on the past year, and look ahead into the coming year. We feel the...
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As the temperatures drop and the days get shorter, we need foods that sustain us and strengthen our defenses against illness. The season ushers in a harvest that supports our bodi...
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Nothing beats October in Raleigh, my favorite time of year. I love feeling the crisp, cool air when stepping out in the mornings and my farmers market trips to pick out pumpkins fo...
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Empowering Steps for Managing Diabetes and Prediabetes Naturally The common belief is that blood sugar control requires significant changes - extensive workouts together with comp...
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