Posted on: 12th Jan 2017 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness
Today, older adults make up the fastest growing part of our population in the U.S. at 15 out of every 100. This is a significant difference from the early 1900s as only 4 out of every 100 people were age 65 years or older. As the baby boomer generation continues to advance into retirement and beyond, healthy aging is a major topic. Most of their concerns deal with mental capacity, weight gain, chronic diseases, falls, and social activity. Although the... View Article
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Posted on: 03rd Jan 2017 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness
Happy and Healthy New Year! January begins our new year with several health awareness observances. Among these subjects is National Birth Defects Prevention Month. According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention), every 4½ minutes, a baby is born with a major birth defect in the United States and is a leading cause of death among U.S. infants. Babies born with birth defects are at a much greater risk for illness and long-term disability than babies without birth... View Article
Tags: birth defects, denver, diabetes, Folic acid, health, healthyeating, National Birth Defect Awareness Month, newwestphysicians
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Posted on: 27th Dec 2016 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness
The cold winter months are here. Plummeting temperatures, whipping winds, snow and freezing rain then all the heat pumped up at home, in schools and office buildings cause dry skin and brittle hair. Humidity levels drop with decreased temps and essentially suck the moisture out of your skin. Don’t neglect your skin and hair care routine as the weather worsens. You can make simple changes to prevent the stress of cold weather effects. The key to managing a healthy skin... View Article
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Posted on: 20th Dec 2016 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness
The holiday season is upon us once again and it’s time to reconnect with family and friends or take a much-deserved vacation. Looking and feeling your best during the holidays is difficult enough at home, but poses tougher challenges when you travel. You need to find the motivation to stay healthy and make healthy decisions during your time away. The journey can take a toll on your health with the stress of traffic, flight delays, constant luggage, and those not-so-enthusiastic... View Article
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Posted on: 15th Dec 2016 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness
Suffering from pressure or pain in your head is typically categorized as a headache. It can be difficult to tell whether you are experiencing a typical headache or a migraine. Recognizing the difference between these two conditions either as a traditional headache or a migraine headache can mean quicker relief through better treatments. It can also help prevent future headaches from occurring in the first place. Let’s take a look at the different types of headaches and their commonly reported... View Article
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Posted on: 01st Dec 2016 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness
Happy December! As we progress into this new month, we recognize Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week (December 1-7), and distinguish what these conditions are, how they are different and learn their symptoms and treatments. If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis (UC), you may become filled with anxiety, concern, and lots of questions. Even many health care professionals are unfamiliar with Crohn’s and UC. It’s important to begin learning all that you... View Article
Tags: Crohn's disease, denver, GI tract, health, healthyeating, IBD, irritable bowel disease, newwestphysicians, UC, ulcerative colitis
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Posted on: 29th Nov 2016 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness
What is gestational diabetes? During pregnancy – usually around the 24th week – many women develop gestational diabetes. Adiagnosisof gestational diabetes doesn’t mean that you had diabetes before you conceived, or that you will have diabetes after giving birth. But it’s important to follow your doctor’s advice regardingblood glucose(bloodsugar) levels while you’re planning your pregnancy, so you and your baby both remain healthy. If your blood sugar level first becomes too... View Article
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Posted on: 24th Nov 2016 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness
Happy Thanksgiving from all the staff, friends and family at New West Physicians! This National Diabetes Month has been impactful for so many individuals, health care professionals, organizations, and communities across the country that bring attention to diabetes and its effect on millions of Americans. Thanksgiving can be challenging for people with diabetes who are trying to manage blood glucose levels and weight.We all know that food tends to be front and center on Thanksgiving Day with the majority of... View Article
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Posted on: 22nd Nov 2016 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness
This stressful time of year affects even the healthiest of people between cold weather, short days, and the stress of holiday plans and obligations. If you encounter a painful rheumatoid arthritis flare-up during the holidays, it’s no wonder you may feel tempted to stay in bed all season long. A flare-up is categorized by pain, inflammation, stiffness, fatigue, and impaired physical function that can limit your ability to perform basic, everyday tasks. If not properly managed, rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups... View Article
Tags: arthritis flare-ups, denver, depression, exercise, health, healthyeating, holidays, newwestphysicians, Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Posted on: 15th Nov 2016 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness
Create a brain-healthy lifestyle At this time, there is no known way toprevent Alzheimer’s disease. But there are things that may make it less likely. While you may have been told that all you can do is hope for the best and wait for a pharmaceutical cure, the truth is much more encouraging. Promising research shows that you can reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s and other dementias through a combination of simple but effective lifestyle changes. By leading a brain-healthy... View Article
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Posted on: 10th Nov 2016 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness
A diabetes care plan will help your child’s teachers and other school staff know when and how to manage your child’s diabetes. It’s a good idea to meet with the school staff, including the principal, teachers, coaches, bus driver, school nurse, and lunchroom workers, before your child starts school and at the beginning of each school year. For example, if your child needs to have a snack in... View Article
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Posted on: 03rd Nov 2016 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness
New West Physicians joins the Together 2 Goal® campaign whose aim is to empower the nation to better manage diabetes. The earlier you know your risk of type 2 diabetes, the earlier you can do something about it. If you are at-risk of having diabetes, you can learn to live a healthy life by eating better, exercising, and talking to a health care professional, such as your doctor or pharmacist. ShareAsk.Screen.Know.videos to encourage learning more about diabetes risk factors.... View Article
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Posted on: 01st Nov 2016 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness
The Great Pumpkin Halloween has passed, but that doesn’t mean pumpkin season is over. More than just for carving, this fall favorite finds its way into healthy and nutritious meals, additions to salads and stews, and of course the staple of holiday season desserts, pumpkin pie. Pumpkins are rich in vitamins A and C, loaded with protein and packed in fiber. Pumpkin purée is the most common use from the inside flesh and is very easy to process and make... View Article
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Posted on: 27th Sep 2016 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness
If you suffer from unexplained fatigue or weakness, abnormal heart rhythms or even muscle spasms and eye twitches, low levels of magnesium could be to blame. Magnesium is a mineral used by every organ in your body, especially your heart, muscles, and kidneys.If you suffer from unexplained fatigue or weakness, abnormal heart rhythms or even muscle spasms and eye twitches, low levels of magnesium could be to blame. Most magnesium is stored in your bones and organs, where it is... View Article
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Posted on: 13th Sep 2016 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness
Take advantage of the in season veggies, benefits of pumpkin seeds and ways to prevent getting sick this fall. 1. Think beyond pies and jack-o-lanterns All hail The Great Pumpkin! The pulp of this fall favorite is dense with vitamins A and C, and its tasty seeds, called pepitas, are rich in phytosterols, which may help to lower cholesterol. With all the health benefits of pumpkins, don’t they deserve to be more than a craft project that... View Article
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Posted on: 06th Sep 2016 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness
Do you find that you get a little… irritable, with your morning coffee lately? Have you enjoyed it for a while but now find that it sets you off? Are you having trouble sleeping lately? If this sounds like you, this article mayhelp. It’s no news that coffee (otherwise known as the nectar of the gods) has caffeine. This is what gives us that jolt we seek each morning. But there’s more to coffee than just caffeine.... View Article
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Posted on: 01st Jun 2016 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness
High blood pressure doesn’t have to slow you down on the highway of life. After a diagnosis, patients can continue on as before or learn to manage the condition and lower their blood pressure. Simple choice….but lots to consider. Follow “Henry” as he learns how one patient can have two different outcomes (long healthy life or potential for stroke or heart attack), depending on what life choices they make (e.g., taking medications, eating healthy, exercising regularly). Click... View Article
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Posted on: 05th May 2016 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness
Warmer Weather: Safeguard Your Heart This Summer Summertime and the living is easy – but for your heart, the warmest season of the year can be a challenge. Though higher temperatures tend to lower your blood pressure, the heat and humidity can still cause problems for your heart. As the thermometer heats up, we’ve partnered with the national Measure Up/Pressure Down® high blood pressure campaign to give you tips for heart-healthy living this summer: Hydrate with healthy drinks. While... View Article
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Posted on: 31st Mar 2016 | Posted in: Recipes
Ingredients 2 cups sliced sweet potato (about 1 large)1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped peeled turnip (about 2 medium)1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped parsnip (about 2 medium)1 1/2 cups sliced carrots (about 2 medium)1/4 cup honey (tupelo if available)1/4 cup chopped parsley2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea saltCracked black pepper to taste4 shallots, halvedCooking sprayRosemary for garnish PreparationPreheat oven to 450°.Combine all ingredients, except the cooking spray in a large bowl, toss to coat.Place vegetable mixture on a jelly-roll... View Article
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Posted on: 29th Mar 2016 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness
Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is evidence‐based nutrition counseling to an individual or group provided by a Registered Dietitian. Counseling may include one or more of the following: assessment/re‐assessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention and nutrition monitoring, and evaluation that typically results in the prevention, delay, or management of a disease. MNT may benefit those who are trying to lose weight, gain weight, reduce risk of heart disease and diabetes, or better manage these conditions as well as people with gastrointestinal problems... View Article
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Posted on: 02nd Jul 2015 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness
In “Science Now,” the Los Angeles Times (6/30, Healy) reports that “the consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks appears to claim the lives of about 25,000 American adults yearly and is linked worldwide to the deaths of 180,000 each year,” according to a study published June 29 in the journal Circulation. In particular, “low- and middle-income countries are bearing the brunt of the death toll attributed to overconsumption of sugar-sweetened sodas, sports drinks and fruit drinks.” The Washington Post (6/30, Gebelhoff)... View Article
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Posted on: 27th Jan 2015 | Posted in: Recipes
Mediterranean Orzo Salad with Feta Vinaigrette
Mediterranean Orzo Salad with Feta Vinaigrette Makes a great vegetarian main dish, lunch, or side dish 1 cup uncooked orzo (rice shaped pasta). Israeli couscous works well too.
2 cups chopped spinach1/2 cups chopped, drained oil-packed sun-dried tomato halves
3 tablespoon chopped red onion
3 tablespoon chopped pitted kalamata olives
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (6oz) jar marinated artichoke hearts (undrained)3/4 cup (3oz) feta cheese, crumbled and divided Cook orzo or couscous according to... View Article
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Posted on: 30th Dec 2014 | Posted in: Recipes
Cuisine from the Bayou Prepared by Celebrity Chef Chris Aikens, of The Food Channel, at New West’s recent Celebrity Chef Diabetes Education Event. Vegetarian Gumbo Adapted from Paula’s original recipe Makes: 8 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Difficulty: Medium 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 (14.5-ounce) can low-sodium diced tomatoes, with juice 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 6 ounces vegetarian spicy sausage 1 large yellow onion, chopped 1 cup okra (fresh or thawed frozen), chopped 1 large... View Article
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