There have been two large outbreaks of the Ebola Virus Disease this year in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Africa. This is the 10th outbreak in the last 40 years and has claimed more than 200 lives so far! While Africa has the highest risk, there have also been Ebola cases in the USA, UK, Spain, and Italy. What can you do about this deadly virus? The first … [Read more...]
8 Common Traits of Being An Enabler
Have you ever tried to shield an addict from the negative consequences of their behavior by calling in sick to work for them when they are hungover or binging on substances, making excuses that prevent others from holding them accountable and generally cleaning up the mess that occurs in the wake of their impaired judgment? If so, you may be "enabling" the addict and what you … [Read more...]
How to Care for Teeth When Wearing Braces
It is hard to keep your teeth clean when you are wearing braces on them. Food particles can get trapped in between the brackets and wires, providing the perfect breeding ground for bacteria. These bacteria cause bad breath, tooth decay, and other types of problems. The infographic below by Labbe Family Orthodontics provides some useful advice on what types of food to eat … [Read more...]
Can Clean Eating Lead to Improved Work Performance?
Eating healthy: It may sound like a hill you can’t climb—or don’t even want to. But eating healthy, sometimes called clean eating, is really about a few simple principles, and those principles can do more than just change the numbers on the scale. Eating better can also lead to an improved performance at work: If you’re eating more fruits and vegetables, studies have found that … [Read more...]
Learn About Food as Medicine: Fertility and Pregnancy – Free Course
Understand the role of food and nutrition in fertility and pregnancy, and help your patients use foods and nutrition to assist in conceiving and achieving good pregnancy outcomes. In the free online course "Food as Medicine: Fertility and Pregnancy", you will explore the latest evidence surrounding the role of nutrition on fertility and pregnancy outcomes. You will focus on two … [Read more...]