Kristie Leong MD
@drkristieleong.bsky.social
🩺 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!
🌱 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!
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
#mindfulness
#bemindful
July 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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
#mindfulness
#bemindful
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
#NatureTherapy #HealingJourney
July 13, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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
#NatureTherapy #HealingJourney
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. 😊
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. 😊
July 10, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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. 😊
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. 😊
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
#StressRelief
#Journaling
July 8, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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
#StressRelief
#Journaling
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
#StressRelief
#NaturalHealth
July 7, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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
#StressRelief
#NaturalHealth
🌿 Nature Prescription
Prescribing sunlight and birdsong today. 🌤️
Even five minutes outside can soften the edges of your stress. When was the last time nature shifted your mood?
#NatureTherapy
#MentalWellness
Prescribing sunlight and birdsong today. 🌤️
Even five minutes outside can soften the edges of your stress. When was the last time nature shifted your mood?
#NatureTherapy
#MentalWellness
July 5, 2025 at 3:44 PM
🌿 Nature Prescription
Prescribing sunlight and birdsong today. 🌤️
Even five minutes outside can soften the edges of your stress. When was the last time nature shifted your mood?
#NatureTherapy
#MentalWellness
Prescribing sunlight and birdsong today. 🌤️
Even five minutes outside can soften the edges of your stress. When was the last time nature shifted your mood?
#NatureTherapy
#MentalWellness
Start your day like you mean it.
A glass of water.
A deep breath.
A moment of gratitude.
Stretching.
Natural movement.
Small rituals shape your wellness narrative. How do you begin your morning?
#HealthyHabits
#MorningWellness
A glass of water.
A deep breath.
A moment of gratitude.
Stretching.
Natural movement.
Small rituals shape your wellness narrative. How do you begin your morning?
#HealthyHabits
#MorningWellness
July 3, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Start your day like you mean it.
A glass of water.
A deep breath.
A moment of gratitude.
Stretching.
Natural movement.
Small rituals shape your wellness narrative. How do you begin your morning?
#HealthyHabits
#MorningWellness
A glass of water.
A deep breath.
A moment of gratitude.
Stretching.
Natural movement.
Small rituals shape your wellness narrative. How do you begin your morning?
#HealthyHabits
#MorningWellness
Not all hunger is physical. Sometimes it's a call for rest, connection, or meaning. What you’re reaching for might not be in the fridge, but in the pace of your life.
#EmotionalHunger
#MindfulLiving
#EmotionalHunger
#MindfulLiving
June 29, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Not all hunger is physical. Sometimes it's a call for rest, connection, or meaning. What you’re reaching for might not be in the fridge, but in the pace of your life.
#EmotionalHunger
#MindfulLiving
#EmotionalHunger
#MindfulLiving
Today’s moodboard: mossy greens, quiet strength, and the bravery to choose simplicity again.
#DesignYourDay
#Mindfulness
Photographed across the street from my house.
#DesignYourDay
#Mindfulness
Photographed across the street from my house.
June 27, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Today’s moodboard: mossy greens, quiet strength, and the bravery to choose simplicity again.
#DesignYourDay
#Mindfulness
Photographed across the street from my house.
#DesignYourDay
#Mindfulness
Photographed across the street from my house.
Our brains crave novelty, but sometimes the most powerful medicine is routine: sleep, movement, stillness, repeat.
#BrainHealth
#BrainHealth
June 26, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Our brains crave novelty, but sometimes the most powerful medicine is routine: sleep, movement, stillness, repeat.
#BrainHealth
#BrainHealth
What’s one small act of kindness you received this week that still lingers in your heart?”
#KindnessMatters
#MentalWellness
#KindnessMatters
#MentalWellness
June 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
What’s one small act of kindness you received this week that still lingers in your heart?”
#KindnessMatters
#MentalWellness
#KindnessMatters
#MentalWellness
Imagine if we stretched as often as we stressed. Our bodies wouldn’t hold tension like secrets. 😊
June 22, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Imagine if we stretched as often as we stressed. Our bodies wouldn’t hold tension like secrets. 😊
June 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Photo from a nature walk. Hydrangeas remind us that beauty is a process. It's quietly changing, evolving, deepening with time. Take a moment to appreciate the quiet transformations happening all around you. 🌿
June 16, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Photo from a nature walk. Hydrangeas remind us that beauty is a process. It's quietly changing, evolving, deepening with time. Take a moment to appreciate the quiet transformations happening all around you. 🌿
One small act of kindness creates a ripple that spreads far and wide. Picture a world where everyone embraced kindness. Smile more, love deeper, and let your soul’s light shine brightly:
Be the change.
Be the solution.
#kindnessmatters
#bekind
Be the change.
Be the solution.
#kindnessmatters
#bekind
June 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM
One small act of kindness creates a ripple that spreads far and wide. Picture a world where everyone embraced kindness. Smile more, love deeper, and let your soul’s light shine brightly:
Be the change.
Be the solution.
#kindnessmatters
#bekind
Be the change.
Be the solution.
#kindnessmatters
#bekind
When was the last time you truly paused to enjoy a sunrise or sunset? They’re nature’s therapy sessions we often overlook. Make time tomorrow morning to enjoy a sunrise with your coffee or end the day by basking in a beautiful sunset. 🌅
#Sunrise
#Mindfulness
#Sunrise
#Mindfulness
June 9, 2025 at 2:04 PM
When was the last time you truly paused to enjoy a sunrise or sunset? They’re nature’s therapy sessions we often overlook. Make time tomorrow morning to enjoy a sunrise with your coffee or end the day by basking in a beautiful sunset. 🌅
#Sunrise
#Mindfulness
#Sunrise
#Mindfulness
Today, let your nervous system catch its breath. Go where the wild things grow. 🌷
#naturetherapy
#stressrelief
#naturetherapy
#stressrelief
June 7, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Today, let your nervous system catch its breath. Go where the wild things grow. 🌷
#naturetherapy
#stressrelief
#naturetherapy
#stressrelief
June 6, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Mindfulness isn’t just a wellness trend—it’s scientifically proven to reduce anxiety. A recent study found that an 8-week mindfulness course was as effective as anxiety medication. Time to take a deep breath and give mindfulness a try!
#mindfulness
Reference:
news.harvard.edu/gazette/stor...
#mindfulness
Reference:
news.harvard.edu/gazette/stor...
June 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Mindfulness isn’t just a wellness trend—it’s scientifically proven to reduce anxiety. A recent study found that an 8-week mindfulness course was as effective as anxiety medication. Time to take a deep breath and give mindfulness a try!
#mindfulness
Reference:
news.harvard.edu/gazette/stor...
#mindfulness
Reference:
news.harvard.edu/gazette/stor...
Feeling stressed? Try this: hum while you breathe. It’s called a humming breath, and it’s one of my favorite ways to calm the nervous system. Bonus? That gentle hum actually boosts nitric oxide—a compound that helps keep your blood vessels healthy and happy. Simple, powerful, and soothing.
June 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Feeling stressed? Try this: hum while you breathe. It’s called a humming breath, and it’s one of my favorite ways to calm the nervous system. Bonus? That gentle hum actually boosts nitric oxide—a compound that helps keep your blood vessels healthy and happy. Simple, powerful, and soothing.
Tranquility isn’t about silence—it’s about peace. 🍃✨ Sharing a little moment of calm with this design. Let it be a reminder to embrace stillness amid the noise today.
#MindfulMoments
#Tranquility
#MindfulMoments
#Tranquility
May 31, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Tranquility isn’t about silence—it’s about peace. 🍃✨ Sharing a little moment of calm with this design. Let it be a reminder to embrace stillness amid the noise today.
#MindfulMoments
#Tranquility
#MindfulMoments
#Tranquility
Protect your brain, protect your future. Do you know what places you at risk for dementia? See below. The good news? Small changes like staying active, managing stress, and eating brain-boosting foods can make a difference.
#Alzheimers
#BrainHealth
#Alzheimers
#BrainHealth
May 29, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Protect your brain, protect your future. Do you know what places you at risk for dementia? See below. The good news? Small changes like staying active, managing stress, and eating brain-boosting foods can make a difference.
#Alzheimers
#BrainHealth
#Alzheimers
#BrainHealth
Mindfulness rewires your brain’s stress response. Studies find regular meditation shrinks the amygdala, reducing anxiety over time. What’s one mindful habit you’re building to stay grounded?
#mindfulness
#stressrelief
#mindfulness
#stressrelief
May 27, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Mindfulness rewires your brain’s stress response. Studies find regular meditation shrinks the amygdala, reducing anxiety over time. What’s one mindful habit you’re building to stay grounded?
#mindfulness
#stressrelief
#mindfulness
#stressrelief
"Ever wonder why it's so hard to focus with constant notifications? Our brains are wired for novelty, but mindfulness can help retrain that impulse. Try this: Set a timer for 5 minutes and focus solely on your breath. Notice any shifts in your concentration?
#Focus
#Mindfulness
#Focus
#Mindfulness
May 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
"Ever wonder why it's so hard to focus with constant notifications? Our brains are wired for novelty, but mindfulness can help retrain that impulse. Try this: Set a timer for 5 minutes and focus solely on your breath. Notice any shifts in your concentration?
#Focus
#Mindfulness
#Focus
#Mindfulness
Could silence be the ultimate brain boost? Quiet time doesn't just calm your mind-it can spark the growth of new brain cells. Sometimes, the most powerful tool for your brain is simply... silence.
May 24, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Could silence be the ultimate brain boost? Quiet time doesn't just calm your mind-it can spark the growth of new brain cells. Sometimes, the most powerful tool for your brain is simply... silence.