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Contemplating the Role of the Healer

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Cecily Havert MD
As another New Year begins, I see this as a time for reflection, redirection, and transformation. A time for taking…

The Science of Fixing & the Art of Healing

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Cecily Havert MD
What does it mean to be healthy? When looking through a strictly biological lens, one can make the argument that…

Maybe Worrying About it Will Help

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Cecily Havert MD
I love quirky, pithy quotes. Even better, I like to acquire articles of clothing that showcase these quotes. One of…

Bridge Over Troubled Waters

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Cecily Havert MD
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the annual Contemplative Care Meditation Retreat in Garrison, New York, hosted by…

Welcome Home

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Cecily Havert MD
Our lives have become more siloed and isolated than ever. Just take a minute and look around. You see heads…

Staying Ahead of the Game

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Cecily Havert MD
At the heart of Primary Care Medicine is the idea of prevention. Admittedly, it is not a glamorous idea, and…

Why Muscle is Key to Healthier Bones & Metabolic Health in Menopause with Dr. Cecily Havert

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Cecily Havert MD, Concierge medicine, menopause, Stress Management, Wellness, Women's Health
Muscle is Key to Healthier Bones & Metabolic Health in Menopause With Dr. Cecily Havert As women move through perimenopause…

Zen Buddhism & Health Care: Looking Through Rainbow-Tinted Glasses

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Cecily Havert MD
One of the many reasons I love medicine is that it is a practice that is continually evolving, advancing, and…

Can Stress Make Us Sick?

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Cecily Havert MD
Stress. It is everywhere these days. Whether it be traffic on the Beltway, a big presentation at work, or caring…

Taking Aim at Stress and Suffering

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Cecily Havert MD
Right now, one can’t argue that things feel heavy in our world. Ranging from international strife to job security to…

Snuffing Out the Flames of Burnout

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Cecily Havert MD
Last year I had the honor of participating in a Contemplative Medicine Fellowship, a unique year-long program offered through the…

Shedding Our Skin

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Cecily Havert MD
In the Chinese lunar calendar, 2025 ushers in the Year of the Wood Snake. While many of us associate snakes…