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Full-Fat vs. Low-Fat Fermented Dairy: What a New Trial Really Found
by David Wright A 12-week randomized trial found little difference in most cardiometabolic markers - a useful reminder that single foods rarely determine metabolic health. What the trial compared Researchers enrolled 110 adults with overweight or obesity and elevated...
Diet or Exercise? New Research Is Another Reason to Build a Wellness System Instead
Whole-Person Wellness Build a Wellness System You Can Actually Repeat Diet and exercise are not opposing choices. They are interacting parts of a larger system that also includes sleep, recovery, stress, medical context, and everyday life. By David Wright...
Sleep Is Part of the Plan: Why Rest Supports Mood, Focus, and Everyday Performance
Sleep is sometimes treated as whatever time remains after the rest of life is finished. Yet sleep is not simply downtime. NIH guidance notes that sleep affects mental and physical health and helps people think more clearly, focus better, and function at their best.A...
Ultra-Processed Foods in 2026: What the Evidence Says—and Why the Practical Answer Is Not ‘Never Eat Packaged Food’
Editorial note: This article was prepared by Atlanta Health & Wellness Coaching as educational information. It summarizes outside nutrition research and federal guidance. It is not individualized medical or nutrition treatment and does not replace advice from a...
Healthy Weight Is More Than a Number: Four Habits That Work Together
By David A. Wright, MD, MM, MBA, MHSA (Dr. David)drdavid@atlantahealthandwellness.comHealthy weight conversations often focus almost entirely on food. Nutrition is important, but current CDC guidance emphasizes a broader picture: healthy eating, physical activity,...
Tap Into Endless Natural Energy Without a Sip of Coffee
Tap Into Endless Natural Energy Without a Sip of Coffee By Dorothy Watson Author’s Websites: mentalwellnesscenter.info Many people struggle with the constant need for caffeine, leading to inevitable energy crashes. Natural methods can help maintain steady energy...
What Is Food Noise and How Can You Quiet It?
Food is an essential part of our lives that everyone thinks about to some extent, whether consciously or subconsciously. At its most basic level, we need calories and nutrients from food to fuel our bodies and survive. But food is much more than mere sustenance; it...
Podcast with Gary Scott 6/12/2024
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Clayton County Public School Magnet Program
Clayton County Public School Magnet Program Partner Spotlight By Dr. Jimmy Cheek, PhD, CCPS District Level Magnet Lead School Choice/Magnet Programs Educational Partnerships, Clayton County Public Schools Clayton County Public Schools are thrilled to...
Reset the Balance on Your Health in the Fall: FALL FOOD REBOOT
by David A. Wright, MD, MM, MBA, MHSA (Dr. David) In this article, courtesy of Dr. David, host of the Fresh Start with Dr. David Podcast, and owner of Atlanta Health & Wellness Coaching, we explore strategies for changing your relationship with food and your body...
Transforming Lives, One Habit at a Time: The Atlanta Health & Wellness Coaching Journey
In the bustling metropolis of Atlanta, amidst the cacophony of daily life, there's a sanctuary dedicated to holistic well-being: The Atlanta Health & Wellness Coaching (AHWC). More than just a coaching center, AHWC is a transformative journey, reshaping lives one...
“You Are What You Think – And, You Think What You Eat”
From the Atlanta Business Journal, winter 2018
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David A. Wright, MM, MBA, MHSA
(Doctor of Medicine Degree [i.e., M.D.])
Board-Certified Hypnotherapist, Board Certified NLP [Neuro Linguistic Programming] Practitioner, Board Certified NLP [Neuro Linguistic Programming] Mental Health Coach, & Board-Certified Time Line Therapy ® Practitioner—specializing in Holistic, Naturopathic, Integrative, Functional, Non-Pharmacologic, Non-Psychotropic, Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic Methods & Techniques
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