Eating less while giving Thanks
It’s hard to believe that the holidays are already upon us. Another year to come together with family and friends around a table full of food. This season can be a challenge for those with diabetes or other disease states that can inhibit what we eat. It can also be a challenge for those of […]
Winning the Sore Throat Battle
We’ve all had sore throats around this time of year. Your throat feels scratchy and may hurt when you swallow. What can you do to soothe a sore throat? And when is it a sign of a more serious infection? Most sore throats are caused by viral infections such as the common cold or the […]
Get ready for the Great American Smokeout®
Are you still smoking? Have you ever tried quitting? Perhaps you’ve quit in the past, but then you experience some sort of trauma that makes you pick them up one more time… With the Great American Smokeout® coming up on November 19th, now is the time to make the decision to quit once and for all. […]
Eat Well, America! (SM)
Eat Well, America!(sm) That’s the American Diabetes Association message for this year’s American Diabetes Month®. Every 19 seconds, someone in America is diagnosed with diabetes. Many of those who are diagnosed with this life-changing disease could have prevented it by eating a healthy diet that is low in saturated and trans fat, moderate in salt and sugar, […]
When should you take antibiotics?
So you’re not feeling well. Maybe you have a sore throat or your sinuses are wreaking havoc in your head? How do you know if you need an antibiotic or if an antihistamine or analgesic is enough? If you are suffering from the common cold or the flu, an antibiotic will not help you. Antibiotics […]