From your Bariatric nutrition team Although readily available most of the year, Brussels sprouts are in abundance right now. That makes it a perfect time to be creative with different recipes for this fabulous fall vegetable. This salad is rich in nutrients that include fiber and vitamins C and K from Brussels sprouts and vitamins…
Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins that are visible under the skin and are commonly seen in patients’ legs. For many people, varicose veins and spider veins — a common, mild variation of varicose veins — are a cosmetic concern. However, for others varicose veins can cause aching, pain and swelling and in some cases…
By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN Being in control of our food environment can be daunting to say the least. Trying to make healthy choices can be overwhelming due to the overabundance of unhealthy food choices, relentless advertising, and our own relationship with food. We eat when we are happy, sad, stressed, bored,…
What to know about the COVID-19 vaccines from Philip Nizza, DO, infectious disease specialist at Mather Hospital.
Together We Can is a short film about Mather Hospital and how 2020 has challenged us in ways no one expected. Watch the film and read more about the project.
In traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is a technique for balancing the flow of energy. Patricia Dodd, NP, and licensed acupuncture practitioner at Mather Hospital weighs in on the benefits.
The ancient art of acupuncture has been used for centuries in Asia to treat a wide range of conditions and to help relieve pain. It has recently gained more popularity as a treatment on its own or in combination with more conventional Western medicine treatments.
By Barbara Broggelwirth, RDN, CDN Are you supplementing with zinc? Be careful! Excess zinc intake can lead to a copper deficiency which can cause neurological problems, including numbness and weakness in the arms and legs. Zinc is a trace mineral, meaning that we only need small amounts of it to support our health. It is…
PORT JEFFERSON, NY ― Mather Hospital caregivers provide powerful testimony of the challenges of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in Together We Can, a short documentary film that will premiere on December 17 at 7 p.m. Together We Can, presented by the JTM Foundation in support of Mather Hospital, chronicles how 2020 events tried…
By Erin Caraher, RDN, CDN Supplying your body with adequate nutrition during pregnancy is so important for your growing fetus. Eating a variety of nutrient dense foods is not only good for fertility, keeping you energized and healthy throughout pregnancy but also may help make labor a little bit easier!