Even as a dietitian, there is some food-related information that stumps me, especially when it comes to cooking. Growing up, I saw my mom wash some foods before cooking, and not others. Now as an adult following recipes online, some people recommend washing certain foods…
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) occurs when the digestive tract doesn’t work how it normally should. This means digested food in the colon can’t move along smoothy and individuals can experience a wide variety of symptoms including pain in their abdomen, bloating, diarrhea, and/or constipation. The…
Nowadays, it’s difficult to look into the future, or even outside of our own houses. Sometimes I feel like it’s even hard to remember what month it is (it’s October already!), let alone plan for the future. We are all so distracted by the problems…
At this point, many of us have been isolating for weeks to minimize the spread of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus. You might be trying to navigate how to adjust to this new normal. The important thing to remember is that this is the…
Do you ever stop and thank your heart? If not, you really should. Your number one supporter in life isn’t your family, friends, or partner; it’s your heart. Every accomplishment ever obtained, every special moment ever shared, and every love ever experienced, was only possible…
As we head into the fall, we also head into cold and flu season. Germs are all around us, and getting sick at some point is inevitable. Luckily, with these simple steps you can decrease your risk of illness and stay healthy this fall season…
Meeting with your health care provider can be scary! In their sterile offices while dawning their crisp white coats and shiny stethoscopes, they can seem intimidating. As a teen, it’s easy to feel like your voice doesn’t matter when you’re conversing with someone older and…
I remember my mom telling me (as I was getting ready to go to school), that I should always wear a hat because “we lose the most body heat from our head.” I recently found myself questioning what my mom had told me. I figured…
It’s totally normal to feel nervous before seeing a health care provider (HCP). You may be embarrassed about the reason for your visit or worry that your symptoms mean something is seriously wrong. But it might help to know that a health care provider has…
We have all been through it: waking up at the peak of sunrise to get to school on time. There might even be some tired yawns or the lingering feeling of sleepiness until 3rd period. With students waking up as early as 4-5am, this early…