As you age the lining of your digestive tract can start to weaken in some spots. This is a common occurrence that can lead pockets or little sacs to form and bulge outward through the wall of the colon. One of these pockets is called a diverticulum and more than one is known as diverticula,…
By Janet Domke, RN BSN Sleep is essential to our wellbeing but usually the last thing on our selfcare list. Fatigue is one of the most common complaints given to doctors by Americans. Lack of sleep can lead to weight gain, irritability, and many other things. The hunger hormone “ghrelin” tends to increase when the…
By Barbara Broggelwirth, MS, RDN, CDN Behavioral change can be hard, especially when it comes to things like increasing our physical activity or changing our eating habits. It is hard because if we want results, we must accept that we may have to challenge ourselves to see real change. We need to be proactive in…
Heart failure – it sounds scary, and it certainly is a serious condition, but having heart failure does not mean your life is over. What does a diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF) mean and how do you move on with your life?
From your Bariatric nutrition team With everyone always on the go and in a hurry, especially in the mornings, a microwave egg scramble is a great way to fuel your body for a busy day and get in some protein and veggies. All you need are a few basic ingredients, and you can be out…
By Danielle Johnson RDN, CDN, CPT, RYT A common health goal is “to build muscle” – which is a great goal! Muscle is lean and dense (a pound of muscle takes up less space than a pound of fat), increases our strength, and increases our calorie burn to help promote a healthy body weight. The…
By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN Oh, the weather outside may seem frightful, but a winter walk can be so delightful!
By Linda Folken, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN Most often New Year resolutions are set with the best intentions. It’s a chance to choose what you want to work towards, like an intention or a goal. The top three of the most common New Year’s resolutions are exercise more, lose weight, and get organized.
By Erin Caraher, RDN, CDN Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a very important role in our body. It is different from other vitamins because your body can make its own vitamin D when you expose your skin to the sunlight.
Cancer treatments are necessary and lifesaving, but just like with any procedure or even medications, there is always some risk for complications or side effects.