Woman with acid reflux pain

All about acid reflux

Many people experience acid reflux from time to time. Most people can manage the discomfort with lifestyle changes and over-the-counter medications. But some may need stronger medications or surgery to ease symptoms. Learn more about the causes of acid reflux and treatment options available.

Just enough is plenty

By Helaine Krasner, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN We live in a time of abundance, yet we also understand there can still be times of scarcity. We all remember the temporary toilet paper shortage at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. It can be easy to conclude that more of something good is better, and in…

Examining a patient with back pain

Using the McKenzie method for treating back & neck pain

Back pain is the second most common reason for doctor’s visits and is the leading cause of worldwide disability. Almost one in three Americans have experienced back or neck pain in the last 90 days. Fortunately, there are many treatment options that can help relieve your back and neck pain.

Fire roasted tomato and five-bean soup

As the cold crisp air moves in there’s nothing more comforting than a nice hot bowl of soup. Soup is a universal comfort food, and this healthy, one pot five-bean soup is packed with protein and fiber.

Benefits of reducing sugar intake

By Linda Folken, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN Research suggests that daily added-sugar intake for 90 percent of Americans regularly exceeds the Dietary Guidelines’ recommendation of no more than 10 percent of the total calorie intake (The American Heart Association suggests we limit added sugar to 24gms/day for women and 36gms/day for men).

Practice mindful eating with the hunger-fullness scale

By Erin Caraher, RDN, CDN We are born with the natural ability to eat when we are hungry and stop when we are full. As we get older, we are influenced by external rules and forget about our own internal cues. Hunger can be felt in such a variety of ways and can differ from…

Mather Hospital receives high-performing ratings from U.S. News & World Report

PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital was rated high performing in three adult specialties and five procedures and conditions in the latest U.S. News & World Report hospital rankings. According to U.S News. the ratings are designed to help patients find the best hospitals for their needs. To help readers narrow their search, U.S. News…

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The genetics of breast cancer

Everyone has some risk of developing breast cancer. In the U.S., one in eight women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime.

Chiropractic care

The role of chiropractic care in treating your back pain

Did you know that approximately 10 percent of our global population are experiencing back pain right now? Back pain episodes also have a 50 percent recurrence rate within a year. If you’re experiencing back or neck pain, one treatment option you might be considering is chiropractic care.

Fall for pumpkin flavors

From your Bariatric Nutrition team When fall arrives the first thing that comes to a lot of people’s minds is pumpkin, everything pumpkin. You may find yourself looking for pumpkin recipes and this pumpkin cauliflower rice risotto screams fall! The cauliflower and pumpkin amp up the nutrient density and make it a much healthier dish…