by ggranda | Jul 10, 2020 | Blog
DRUG & ALCOHOL FACTS WEEK January 19th – 25th is Drug & Alcohol Facts Week. Answer the following questions that are part of the National Drug & Alcohol IQ Test. Answers listed at the bottom. For more information click on the links. True or False: The...
by ggranda | Jul 5, 2020 | Blog
COULD DECREASING INFLAMMATION BE THE CURE FOR EVERYTHING? Think about when you catch the flu and your body temperature rises to fight the virus. That’s a form of inflammation. So is the redness and swelling that occur when you sprain your ankle; it’s the...
by ggranda | Jun 25, 2020 | Blog
DIABETES – SEPARATING FACTS FROM FICTION Is a low-carb diet the best diet for people with type 2 diabetes? There is no best diet for diabetes. They all have strengths and weaknesses. The plate model with ¼ lean protein, ¼ healthy starches (like sweet potatoes or...
by ggranda | Jun 15, 2020 | Blog
SHOULD I TRY A CARB-FREE DIET? The short answer is no. The slightly longer answer is, the human body needs some carbohydrates to function correctly. Also, nutrient and fiber packed fruits and vegetables contain carbohydrates, which means cutting out all carbs could...
by ggranda | Jun 5, 2020 | Blog
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT GETTING IMMUNIZATIONS AND VACCINES People managing ongoing health issues need to pay close attention to their immunizations and vaccine schedule. According to the CDC, every year thousands of adults with chronic conditions get sick and or die from...
by ggranda | May 25, 2020 | Blog
DON’T BURNED BY THE SUN When the sun is shining, we love to be outside; so why do we only wear sunscreen when we go to the pool or beach? Anytime we are in the sun, we are exposed to ultraviolet (UV) rays, and even on cloudy days we get some UV rays. According...
