Coping with stress without comfort foods
Food is the fuel our bodies need to sustain us and keep us alive. Food was not meant to be a tool to help comfort ourselves or help us deal with the stresses in our lives.
Food is the fuel our bodies need to sustain us and keep us alive. Food was not meant to be a tool to help comfort ourselves or help us deal with the stresses in our lives.
It started with a simple stomachache. But over several days in August 2020, Teresa Bermudez’s discomfort grew to what she calls “howling pain,” until, finally, she went to the emergency department at Mather Hospital. There, a computed tomography (CT) scan revealed a bowel obstruction something was blocking food and liquid from passing through her intestines.…
Five things to know about integrative care Integrative care combines conventional health and medical practices with alternative methods such as acupuncture, meditation, emotional freedom technique, guided imagery, journaling, reiki, yoga, and stress management. The technique you use depends on your needs and does not replace any traditional medical care you require. Here are five things…
To have a strong core we need to do 100 sit-ups every day, right? Wrong! This old school method of thinking has been disproved by exercise science research.
Marnie Busdeker couldn’t wait to get back to her students. She’d had ligament surgery on her ankle and had stayed off her feet for weeks while she healed. But on the morning of March 9, 2022, protected with a walking boot and equipped with a knee scooter to help her get around, the 40-year-old special…
There are several types of bowl recipes you may have seen – Acai, Mediterranean, plant based, etc. One of our favorite bowl recipes is an egg bowl. This quick and easy low carb dish is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner when you don’t have time to cook but still want something healthy and delicious.
Learn how to prevent diabetes with a FREE course at Mather Hospital PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Are you at risk for developing type 2 diabetes? Mather Hospital will host a FREE year-long diabetes prevention program designed to help you modify your lifestyle to prevent the disease. The National Diabetes Prevention Program, led by a trained…
Healthgrades Names Mather Hospital One Of America’s 250 Best Hospitals PORT JEFFERSON, NY –– Mather Hospital announced today that it is one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals for 2024, according to new research released by Healthgrades, a leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor. This achievement puts Mather Hospital in the top…
Does an apple a day make you gassy and bloated? If the answer is yes, the culprit may be an irritable bowel. Irritable Bowel Syndrome, commonly referred to as IBS, is a common chronic condition that effects the stomach and intestinal tract.
Instead of throwing away those leftovers from holiday meals, why not create leftover hash? You deserve a break from cooking, so do yourself a favor and create a simple skillet meal for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner.