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…
Chicken with peppers and onions
From the Bariatric Nutrition Team This meal is a must-have for a hectic work week. This dish is as colorful…
The importance of exercise and activity on children’s brains
By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RDN, CDN, CSOWM According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention obesity in children…
Micros to build and maintain muscle
By Danielle Johnson RDN, CDN, CPT, RYT When it comes to building and/or maintaining muscle mass, micronutrients are just as…
The benefits of playtime for adults
By Barbara Broggelwirth MS, RDN, CDN When I was going through radiation treatment for breast cancer, my best friend called…
Warm red cabbage salad
From your Bariatric nutrition team (Serves 6) Red cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable that is a good source of vitamin…
Why we need calcium and how to get it
By Helaine Krasner, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN Calcium is commonly known for its important role in bone health, but it…