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Kristie Leong MD

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🩺 Family Physician 🌱 Lifestyle Medicine Expert 💪 Empowering you to take control of your health naturally Sharing evidence-based strategies to help you: • Optimize your wellness journey • Prevent chronic disease • Feel your best!

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Kristie Leong MD @drkristieleong.bsky.social · Sep 15

Wonderful! 5 pounds is no small feat. t’s amazing how even modest weight loss can reduce joint strain. Some research suggests GLP-1s like Zepbound reduces inflammation, especially in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. But you still may need a more targeted approach. Your progress is inspiring! 💪

Kristie Leong MD @drkristieleong.bsky.social · Sep 14

Thanks! I was caught off guard by that one. I know everyone's frustrated with the chaos and division in the world. Me too! It's easy to cast blame when you're frustrated and feel helpless. I'll probably give Blue Sky another chance going forward. Guess I just needed a break. How have you been doing?

Kristie Leong MD @drkristieleong.bsky.social · Sep 4

“I understand the anger, but blaming individual doctors overlooks reality. We didn’t design this system. I was so disillusioned by the constraints and the harm they caused that I left traditional practice and shifted to lifestyle medicine and health writing. So you’re preaching to the choir.

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Kristie Leong MD @drkristieleong.bsky.social · Sep 4

I get why you’re upset—it feels invasive. But this isn’t something I control. The rules come from regulations I played no role in, not from me. There are many things not to like about the current healthcare system. My goal is to help people stay healthy so they don’t need meds.

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Kristie Leong MD @drkristieleong.bsky.social · Sep 3

Oh, gosh, I’m sorry you were offended. I know there’s a lot of hate and unhappiness on this platform. That’s why I don’t post here anymore. But if you found this offensive. I’m truly sorry. 🙏😿

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Kristie Leong MD @drkristieleong.bsky.social · Jul 18

Excellent, Scott! That standing job gifted you resilience, and now you're gifting yourself the movement medicine that keeps muscles, bones, and brains thriving. Glad you’re back in motion! :-)

Kristie Leong MD @drkristieleong.bsky.social · Jul 18

That’s a poetic mic drop, Scott. "Life neglect” as a root cause hits harder than most diagnoses. Good one!

Kristie Leong MD @drkristieleong.bsky.social · Jul 16

Self-care isn’t always addition: it’s subtraction too. Sometimes healing begins with what we stop doing. Saying no, logging off, silencing the noise isn’t escapism: it’s reclamation. And in that quiet, what’s left is often what’s most important.

#mindfulness
#bemindful

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Kristie Leong MD @drkristieleong.bsky.social · Jul 15

I'm glad they ruled out cardiovascular disease! Glad the breathing helped. 🫁

Kristie Leong MD @drkristieleong.bsky.social · Jul 15

Oh, that's kind, Scott! I appreciate it. You're cool too. And yes, sitting is the new smoking. :-)

Kristie Leong MD @drkristieleong.bsky.social · Jul 15

I didn't have a terrible childhood at all, but I think I do carry some trauma I can't identify. How do you recover from your own trauma?

Kristie Leong MD @drkristieleong.bsky.social · Jul 15

I love this simple approach, George! It's ingenuous in its simplicity. I think I'll give it a try myself. It might be easier than opening up Obsidian. Thanks for sharing this. :-)

Kristie Leong MD @drkristieleong.bsky.social · Jul 15

Beautiful, George! Rumi reminds us that gentleness is revolutionary, and every strange detour is part of the dance. 🌿

Kristie Leong MD @drkristieleong.bsky.social · Jul 13

Ever notice how trees don’t rush to bloom? They pause. Deepen. Wait for the right season. Maybe healing isn’t about speed. Instead, it’s about trusting that you'll flower in your own time.

#NatureTherapy #HealingJourney

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Kristie Leong MD @drkristieleong.bsky.social · Jul 13

Wow! Over a thousand pages is impressive, George! I like your idea too. If you use a free app like Obsidian, you can even interlink your thoughts and search by tags or keywords. It’s like a personal thought atlas—built one entry at a time. Love your idea. :-)

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Kristie Leong MD @drkristieleong.bsky.social · Jul 13

You’re definitely not alone in feeling that way, Scott, That phone might be a lifeline in case of a fall, but it’s also a little window to the outside world when everything else feels quiet. :-)

Kristie Leong MD @drkristieleong.bsky.social · Jul 11

I know what you mean, Scott! Too much time spent online leads to burnout. I'm thinking about taking a break myself. Hope you have a wonderful day!

Kristie Leong MD @drkristieleong.bsky.social · Jul 10

Hard truth: Your phone is stealing your sleep.

Blue light, late-night scrolls, endless dopamine hits means your nervous system never gets the memo to rest.

Try a 30-minute tech curfew before bed. No apps. No news. Just quiet.

Your brain will thank you in REM cycles. 😊

Kristie Leong MD @drkristieleong.bsky.social · Jul 9

Yes, it's almost magical, isn't it? Nothing lifts my mood more than being out in nature. Hope you're doing well, George. :-)

Kristie Leong MD @drkristieleong.bsky.social · Jul 8

Good for you! That's amazing that the squirrel came up to you. 🌰🐿️

Kristie Leong MD @drkristieleong.bsky.social · Jul 8

Yes, we definitely need more kindness. Now more than ever. The world seems WAY too divided.

Kristie Leong MD @drkristieleong.bsky.social · Jul 8

We are! We hiked this morning before the heat became oppressive. Hope you have an amazing day. :-)

Kristie Leong MD @drkristieleong.bsky.social · Jul 8

Do you journal? You don’t need to write beautifully to heal. You don't even need perfect grammar, just honesty. Expressive writing boosts immune function and reduces stress markers. Crack the page open tonight. Let your pen say what your mouth won’t.

#StressRelief
#Journaling

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Kristie Leong MD @drkristieleong.bsky.social · Jul 8

Thank you for feeding the animals! I’m sure they appreciate to too. :-)

Kristie Leong MD @drkristieleong.bsky.social · Jul 7

Not every treatment comes in pill form. Sometimes it’s a conversation, a walk, reconnecting with friends, or a shift in perspective. What’s a non-medication that healed you recently?

#StressRelief
#NaturalHealth

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