What is degenerative disc disease?
Is your back killing you? You’re not alone. More than 85 percent of Americans will experience back pain at some…
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When is spine surgery necessary?
If you experience chronic, unrelenting back or neck pain, you’re not alone. Back pain that won’t go away despite conservative,…
Diverticulosis vs. Diverticulitis – Do you know the difference?
As you age the lining of your digestive tract can start to weaken in some spots. This is a common…
Life with a congestive heart failure diagnosis
Heart failure – it sounds scary, and it certainly is a serious condition, but having heart failure does not mean…
Chronic back pain not responding to traditional treatment?
Patients with chronic low back pain can suffer for many years, trying different therapies to relieve their pain. In the…
Treating radiation cystitis with hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Cancer treatments are necessary and lifesaving, but just like with any procedure or even medications, there is always some risk…
Small workouts can help meet fitness goals
Small workouts can help meet fitness goals By Barbara Broggelwirth MS, RDN, CDN Ever had a day when you planned…
Visit your local Farmers Market
Visit a farmers market and enjoy our local bounty By Helaine Krasner, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN
Black Bean Salsa Recipe
Black Bean Salsa (aka Cowboy Caviar) (16 servings) From your bariatric nutrition team This flavorful salsa is the perfect…
Managing our Microbiome
Making positive changes to improve our health and well-being can be overwhelming. There are many obstacles that may derail us…
Exercise and Brain Health
It is often thought that exercise is only related to our physical health and how it improves our heart, muscles,…
Eating for a healthy planet
The Western diet, which tends to be rich in highly processed foods, animal foods and fast foods, has a negative…