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Leslie Mendoza-Temple

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Dr. Leslie Mendoza Temple is the Medical Director of the Integrative Medicine Program at NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore). She is a board-certified Family Practitioner who cares for adults, children and infants.

While Dr. Mendoza Temple earned her medical degree at the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery in the Philippines, her passion for complementary and alternative medicine evolved. Dr. Mendoza Temple returned to the U.S. to complete her Family Medicine residency training at NorthShore. Following residency, she completed a 2 year dual fellowship. She is an Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. Her expertise is reflected in her contribution to textbooks, lectures and research articles in the field of Family and Integrative Medicine.

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  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Integrative Medicine:
    FDA Panel Considers 1st Drug for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

    THURSDAY, Dec. 20 (HealthDay News) -- A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory committee will meet Thursday to consider approval of the first drug to treat chronic fatigue syndrome.

    The experts will discuss the risks and benefits associated with the intravenous drug rintatolimod (prop...Full Article

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    What are the symptoms of vitamin D deficiency?
    If you don't get enough sunlight, you will be vitamin D-deficient. You should have your blood...Full Post
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    Leslie Mendoza-Temple of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    What are the symptoms of vitamin D deficiency?
    If you don't get enough sunlight, you will be vitamin D-deficient. You should have your blood levels checked by your physician. Anyone who lives north of Atlanta, Georgia, suffers the highest risk of vitamin D deficiency.  Full Post
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    Leslie Mendoza-Temple of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    How can I choose the right type of yoga to do?
    All forms of yoga will help you with flexibility, strength, and mental discipline. The best way to know what you resonate with is to try different classes and settle on the discipline that really inspires you. An important thing to remember is that yoga is not just physical exercise; it also...  Full Post
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    Leslie Mendoza-Temple of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    How can I eat healthy during the winter?
    I have found some pretty good fruit selections (some organic, some not) at Costco, believe it or not. Although fruits and veggies need to be imported here during the winter, it's very, very important to keep up with a goal of 4 to 6 servings of plant-based foods per day. Frozen fruits and...  Full Post
  • Leslie Mendoza-Temple
    Leslie Mendoza-Temple of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    How can I do a good, short workout at home?
    Several options are available, and it's important not to get bored doing the same thing everyday.

    1. Walk outside or 20 minutes if you can stand the weather -- and go briskly.

    2. If you have home gym equipment, spend 20 minutes on a treadmill or stair stepper at a brisk walk pace, or...  Full Post
  • Leslie Mendoza-Temple
    Leslie Mendoza-Temple of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    How can I do a good, short workout at home?
    Several options are available, and it's important not to get bored doing the same thing everyday.

    1. Walk outside or 20 minutes if you can stand the weather -- and go briskly.

    2. If you have home gym equipment, spend 20 minutes on a treadmill or stair stepper at a brisk walk pace, or...  Full Post
  • Leslie Mendoza-Temple
    Leslie Mendoza-Temple of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    How can I eat healthy during the winter?
    I have found some pretty good fruit selections (some organic, some not) at Costco, believe it or not. Although fruits and veggies need to be imported here during the winter, it's very, very important to keep up with a goal of 4 to 6 servings of plant-based foods per day. Frozen fruits and...  Full Post
  • Leslie Mendoza-Temple
    Leslie Mendoza-Temple of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    How can I deal with the winter blahs?
    If you feel this way just around wintertime, you may have seasonal affective disorder (SAD). There are a few things you can try: a full-spectrum light box, omega-3 fatty acids (fish oils), exercise, counseling, and re-vamping your diet. Try to create structure to your day by scheduling...  Full Post