by Millie Lee, MD | Jun 5, 2016 | Health, Lifestyle, Yoga
Strong relationships can improve health and increase longevity. Summer is finally here in Virginia Beach. For many of us, summertime means family gatherings, getting together with friends, and getting out for fun outdoor events, like yoga on the beach. These are...
by Millie Lee, MD | May 30, 2016 | Yoga
On this Memorial Day, we remember and honor those warriors who have given their lives protecting our freedoms that we hold so dear. I am also so grateful for today’s warriors, who have served our country (our veterans), or continue to risk their lives for our...
by Millie Lee, MD | May 22, 2016 | Yoga
Yoga is powerful medicine. We know that yoga is therapeutic and beneficial for many health issues, ranging from high blood pressure, heart disease, asthma, chronic pain, and depression. However, yoga, specifically the asanas (poses), like any physical activity can...
by Millie Lee, MD | May 15, 2016 | Yoga
Yoga, when practiced mindfully, can reduce high blood pressure by regulating the autonomic nervous system. It is the mind-body-breath connection that makes yoga so effective. While a general yoga practice is beneficial, some asanas are better than others for actually...
by Millie Lee, MD | Apr 24, 2016 | Health, Heart Health, Yoga
So, your blood pressure (BP) is high and you don’t want to take a bunch of pills or maybe no medicine at all. You are not alone. One in every three Americans have high BP. Only half of those individuals have their BP under control. High BP, otherwise known as...
by Millie Lee, MD | Apr 18, 2016 | Yoga
It sounds so simple, doesn’t it? Just Breathe. We do it automatically, don’t we? But in our busy, sometimes stressful lives, we really forget to breathe. Life begins with the first breath. Life ends with the last breath. But even more important than the...
