Archive for February 2012
It is a common misconception that only men had to worry about heart attacks. New research has proved that it is a threat to both men and women. The only difference is the symptoms. Men and women don’t necessarily experience the same warning signs when having a heart attack. Women often experience atypical symptoms such [...]
Fiber is a very important, and often overlooked nutrient. Fiber intakes are often inadequate among both children and adults. This neglected nutrient can help prevent obesity, some cancers, type 2 diabetes and heart disease. It is also helpful in preventing constipation and for keeping your digestive tract healthy and functioning properly. According to the American [...]
Cancer. It is a word that invokes many different emotions, especially when you find out that someone close to you has been diagnosed. It is easy to let the fear overtake your relationship and create space between you. Don’t let this happen though! It is important for you to be there for your friend or [...]
We all know that it is important to eat a healthy lunch but did you know just how much? A child’s success in many areas, especially learning, can be affected by having a healthy and nutritious lunch in school. Lunch is an essential meal in your children’s day, so why not pack healthful school lunches [...]
Have Your Chocolate and Eat It Too
Posted by: Disease Management & Health Promotion Team in: ● February 15, 2012
The “can have” list and the “can not have” list is something that every dieter is intimately familiar with. We tend to focus so much more on what restrictions we have to place on our diet rather than focusing on the things that you can actually eat. On this list of can not haves tends [...]
Are you consuming too much sodium on a daily basis? By gradually cutting down on sodium, you can take back control of your blood pressure. On average, American’s consume more sodium that is really necessary or healthy. Sodium can be found in almost everything these days from your processed, canned and snack foods; as well [...]
Insulin: Do’s and Don’ts
Posted by: Disease Management & Health Promotion Team in: ● February 10, 2012
Are you giving yourself insulin based on your meal or your blood sugar? If you have been taught how to carbohydrate count and feel pretty good about it, then you probably should be taking both mealtime insulin and some correction dose insulin too. If you are currently taking insulin based on your blood sugar reading, [...]
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