Posted on: 24th Nov 2020 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness
Uncertainty around the COVID-19 crisis can be upsetting for anyone, but kids and teens can have an even harder time handling this stress. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to help them manage these feelings and adjust to new ways of celebrating holiday traditions.[1] Adjusting to big changes in our regular routines can be difficult for anyone, but especially kids and teens. It’s important to recognize when your children may be experiencing serious stress. Signs may include:... View Article
Tags: #ColoradoMetro, awareness, Coronavirus, COVID-19, COVID-19 Virus, denver, Denver Metro, holidays
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Posted on: 15th Feb 2019 | Posted in: Health Library, Recipes
Throw a Shamrockin’ St. Patrick’s Day Party With Irish Classics and Green-Tinted Treats It doesn’t take the Luck o’ the Irish to throw a great St. Patrick’s Day party. These tips and recipes will help you throw a festive celebration you’ll enjoy as much as your guests — including make-ahead corned beef and a minty-green cookie recipe both adults and little leprechauns will love. For more St. Patrick’s Day recipes, check out www.McCormick.com and visit McCormick Spice on Facebook and... View Article
Tags: colorado, denver, holidays, recipe, St. Patrick's Day
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Posted on: 21st Dec 2018 | Posted in: Health Library, Recipes
Take Holiday Hosting to the Next Level It can be easy to impress your holiday guests without overdoing it in the kitchen by putting to use recipes that require little time to prep. After all, those precious moments with loved ones are meant for reflection and conversation, but that doesn’t mean you have to settle for lesser dishes. Appetizers like Beet Carpaccio Salad with Toasted Hazelnuts and Caprese Avocado Toast provide aesthetic appeal and taste to tide appetites. As one... View Article
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Posted on: 06th Dec 2018 | Posted in: Health Library, Recipes
The holiday season is full of opportunities to eat, drink and gather around the table with the ones you love. Whether it’s a family dinner, office potluck or neighborhood brunch, good food is a cornerstone of nearly every great holiday celebration. From hosting guests to kids returning home on winter break, the holiday season can require more planning than usual. Ensure you’re prepared this year with a savory centerpiece staple like Smithfield Spiral Sliced Ham or a crowd-pleasing favorite like... View Article
Tags: denver, holidays
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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: 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
Tags: Antioxidants, diabetes, health, healthyeating, holidays, home and garden, multi vitamins, newwestphysicians
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