Our region recently experienced icy conditions, and as the winter season goes on, we are likely to see more ice and snow. Winter weather can be unpredictable, so it is important to be prepared to prevent serious injury.
The holidays are coming quickly, which means it is almost time for Halloween. Traditionally Halloween has been a day where children can bet on one thing, CANDY! No, this is not a blog post telling you to lock your children up that day and make them eat raw broccoli, but rather a post to explain how we can make this holiday inclusive for children with food allergies.
Varicose veins are not just a cosmetic issue, they can also be a symptom of vascular issues and lead to other problems down the road.
All too often when the weather gets cold and the days get shorter, good intentions go out the window. Most of the time “Holiday Foods” like gravies, high-fat meats, desserts, eggnog, candy, stuffing, and casseroles are not exactly helping anyone reach their health goals. While it is okay to have an occasional treat, October to January tends to be a time when treats are readily available and fitness is at an all-time low. It may not seem like 3 or 4 months is a big deal, but most Americans gain at least 1 – 5 pounds during this period. Additionally, taking so many months off from focusing on your health makes it that much harder to get back-on-track. For those that have diabetes, hypertension, fatty liver disease, or other chronic conditions a few months can certainly have a large impact on disease progression and outcomes.