It’s the time of year when we all think about putting on that bathing suit. But if we’ve learned anything from doing this year after year, it’s that fad diets and starvation aren’t the answer to real health and weight loss. So how can you get in … [Read more...]
Healthier for Summer – 5 Tips Everyone Can Use
How Do I Know if My Baby Is Sick?
The first days, weeks, and months of your baby’s life are exhilarating and exhausting. You’re just getting to know your little one – what their different cries mean, where they like to sleep – and how you respond to make everything better. But … [Read more...]
What Should I Expect in a DOT Physical Exam?
What is Covered in a DOT Physical Exam? If you’re a professional truck or bus driver, you may have been told that you need a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical. Mandated by federal law, this checkup clears you for driving commercial motor … [Read more...]
What Do I Need to Know About Menopause?
Menopause can be a confusing and difficult time for many women. There are a number of unpleasant symptoms that we’ve all heard of – such as hot flashes and mood swings – as well as some that may come as a surprise. In addition, menopause can be … [Read more...]
March is National Nutrition Month!
Three Key Messages for National Nutrition Month: 1. Discover a healthy eating style The Mediterranean, DASH, or MIND Eating Patterns 2. Include more veggies with your meals Add cannellini beans to smoothies for creamy texture and protein. … [Read more...]
The MIND Diet Workshop at CPC
Lower your risk for Alzheimer’s Dementia by over 50% when you eat the right foods! Saturday March 30, 2019 9:30-10:30 AM In this Workshop lead by a Registered Dietitian you will: Learn which foods to eat more or less often Sample a … [Read more...]
Healthy Eating Patterns: Introducing The MIND Diet
Eat for Brain Health and Reduce Your Risk for Alzheimer’s Dementia by over 50%! If you want to lower your risk of Alzheimer’s Dementia (AD), there is a new diet pattern for you. It’s called the MIND diet which stands for Mediterranean-dash … [Read more...]
How Can I Quit Smoking or Using Tobacco?
Did you know that 38 million Americans still smoke? Despite decades of warnings about the wide range of health problems associated with tobacco, smoking is still a problem. Smoking remains the largest preventable cause of death in the world, … [Read more...]
Antibiotic Overuse – When Do You Really Need Them?
When we’re feeling bad, it’s natural to want a quick and easy solution. Many patients have come to expect an antibiotics prescription as a magic cure-all. But antibiotics don’t work on viruses--including cold and flu, and unnecessary antibiotics use … [Read more...]
Do I Need to Get a Flu Shot?
It’s that time of year again. The kids are back in school, and the viruses are starting to go around. While you can’t get immunized against every virus out there, you can take steps to avoid catching the flu. Many people are unsure about whether or … [Read more...]