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PAPERCITY PROMOTION The Doctors of CC:MD Share Their Favorite Health Hacks D rs. Carrie L. Carter and Carol Croft, the dynamic duo behind concierge internal medicine practice CC:MD, have unlocked some secrets to living a long, healthy and happy life — and how to have a little fun along the way. Here, they dive into what they eat, what they drink, and how they relax. No gatekeeping here! Favorite healthy meal to make at home. Dr. Croft: Roasted salmon with spinach made with olive oil, lemon, and garlic. Dr. Carter: My grandmother's gazpacho recipe. I use the best olive oil from my patient's olive grove in Italy. Go-to healthy cocktail. Dr. Croft: Ranch water. Dr. Carter: No such thing …. but I love a good gin and tonic. Extra lime, please. Best workout class. Dr. Croft: One that you love to go to. Dr. Carter: One that's outside and not a class. Ideal cheat meal. Dr. Croft: Pizza. Dr. Carter: Homemade corn tortilla chips and fresh guacamole. Best vitamin or supplement. Dr. Croft: Vitamin D. Dr. Carter: SmartyPants Multi gummies. (I hate pills.) Mental health tip you should know. Dr. Croft: Exercise regularly and get enough sleep. Both build resilience. Dr. Carter: Be thankful for what you have every day. Give everyone the benefit of the doubt. And don't take things too seriously — perspective is a wonderful thing. Preferred way to relax. Dr. Croft: Put away your phone, turn off the TV, and focus on something or someone you love. Dr. Carter: A funny TV show or podcast — anything that makes me laugh. Oh, and shopping online — The Real Real, Farfetch, MyTheresa are some favorites. (Most of the time, I never make the purchase, but I love filling my basket and looking at all the pretty things.) Favorite wellness/spa treatment. Dr. Croft: One that you do with a good friend as an escape. Dr. Carter: Getting a mani-pedi with my mom. (I hate getting my nails done, but love being with mom.) Health hack you swear by. Dr. Croft: Exercise and hydrate – both are great for your mental and physical health. Dr. Carter: Carve out a small amount of time every day to do something you love, and that feeds your soul. There you have it. The secrets to their success. The rest is up to you. CC:MD Concierge Medical Team myccmd.com Dr. Carol Croft, MD Dr. Carrie L. Carter, MD Don't take things too seriously — perspective is a wonderful thing. — Dr. Carrie Carter 104