Rhodes Preventive Health

05/24/2024

Jeanne, Dianne and Pam would like to thank you for your patronage during the past 50 years!

Please keep up with your health and wellness journeys and remember that it is an ever evolving journey, that begins with one step at a time
Jeanne has closed Rhodes Preventive Health as of May 2024. We all wish you the best in the future.

12/11/2023

We hope you have a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year! Here are some helpful hints from Harvard School of Public Health that may help with making 2024 a healthier year!
Take care,
Jeanne, Dianne and Pam
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/2023/01/04/healthy-living-guide-2022-2023/

06/06/2023

Vitamin D can be found in egg yolks, salmon and other foods, but people in the north US may be more likely to have vitamin D deficiencies because we get this vitamin from the sun as well as some foods. According to the Harvard School of Public Health Nutrition Source Vitamin D is necessary to absorb important minerals such as calcium. This vitamin is being studied for it's many properties including : "laboratory studies show that vitamin D can reduce cancer cell growth, help control infections and reduce inflammation. Many of the body’s organs and tissues have receptors for vitamin D, which suggest important roles beyond bone health, and scientists are actively investigating other possible functions. The link is provided for you in case you want to read more. https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/vitamin-d/🥰

Vitamin D is both a nutrient we eat and a hormone our bodies make. It is a fat-soluble vitamin that has long been known to help the body absorb and retain calcium and phosphorus; both are critical …

08/01/2022

Now is a great time for getting more local veggies. Here is one way to do that: Breakfast Garden Omelette - ingredients = 6 eggs, 1 medium red potato, 1 red sweet pepper, spring onions (1 or 2), tomato, medium or 6 cherry tomatoes.
Place 1/4 cup olive oil in frying pan to heat on low medium.
Microwave the potato 4 minutes, then slice thinly, along with sliced peppers and onions. Saute' until potatoes begin to brown. Add sliced tomato, then eggs. Eggs can be whisked prior to adding. Cook until eggs get solid, then flip to finish cooking. Add shredded cheese if desired and salt/pepper to taste. This serves 2. You can refrigerate and reheat in the microwave. Red potatoes are a great source of fiber because the peeling is usually consumed. Here is some nutrition information: One medium red potato (with the skin) contains 3g of dietary fiber per serving. Red potatoes provide a great source of fiber because the skin, where the majority of the fiber is located, is consumed regardless of the preparation. Not only is this a gut-health benefit, but also because the fiber gives potatoes their substance, which will help you feel full longer. The same amount of fiber in potatoes is found in many whole grain breads, pastas, and cereals. Red potatoes have at least 10% of the recommended daily value of Vitamin B6.
Vitamin D can be found in egg yolks, salmon and other foods, but people in the north US may be more likely to have vitamin D deficiencies because we get this vitamin from the sun as well as some foods. According to the Harvard School of Public Health Nutrition Source Vitamin D is necessary to absorb important minerals such as calcium. This vitamin is being studied for it's many properties including : "laboratory studies show that vitamin D can reduce cancer cell growth, help control infections and reduce inflammation. Many of the body’s organs and tissues have receptors for vitamin D, which suggest important roles beyond bone health, and scientists are actively investigating other possible functions. The link is provided for you in case you want to read more. https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/vitamin-d/

Vitamin D is both a nutrient we eat and a hormone our bodies make. It is a fat-soluble vitamin that has long been known to help the body absorb and retain calcium and phosphorus; both are critical …

06/06/2022

Younger and younger adults are diagnosed with diabetes every day. Among adults ages 20 to 74, diabetes remains the leading cause of kidney failure, blindness, and non-traumatic lower-extremity amputations. Type 2 diabetes, once called adult-onset diabetes, is striking an ever-growing number of adults. Even more alarming, it is now showing up in teenagers and children.

Is it possible to reverse or cure diabetes? The answer is yes and maybe. When someone reports that they have “reversed” their diabetes, this actually means that they were able to stop using diabetes medication after making healthy lifestyle changes, such as losing abdominal fat, following a healthful diet, decreasing stress and exercising. If prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, or gestational diabetes is detected early in an individual who immediately initiates healthy lifestyle changes, it may be possible to reverse progression of the disease.
While our genes can be a small part of determining who is at greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes, our lifestyle habits are actually more important.
One of the most important features here at Rhodes Preventive Health is health education. Unfortunately, humans are not born with operating instructions, so as we learn about the impact of food, exercise and managing stress, we can then make informed choices!

05/31/2022

Hello Summer! Now is the time to get fresh in season fruit and vegetables, support your local farmer's market and add plenty of vitamins, minerals and fiber to your diet! https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/01glance/html/agripro.html

Heirloom tomatoes at Baltimore Farmers' Market, Holliday St. & Saratoga St., Baltimore, Maryland, August 2013. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

05/31/2022

Hello Summer!

05/09/2022

01/02/2022

Jeanne and Dianne wish you all a very Happy and Healthy New Year!

12/04/2021

At this time of the year, Jeanne and all the staff at Rhodes Preventive Health are thankful for the wonderful, amazing people who have become clients.
We hope you know how much you mean to us. Wishing you and your families a peaceful, safe and happy Christmas season.

11/21/2021

Happy Thanksgiving!
We hope you will have a happy, peaceful and healthy holiday.

02/26/2021

Spring is right around the corner! Our healthy snacks and baked goods are a great way to treat yourself. We are open on Monday and Tuesday from 12 to 6 PM. Wednesdays at 7:00 PM join our Zoom group classes.

12/13/2020

Rhodes Preventive Health would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Sending you each peace, love and joy.
Please take care and be safe this holiday season!

07/07/2020

Beginning July 13th, we will be open Monday and Tuesdays from 12:00 until 6:00 PM. Zoom class every Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM.

07/05/2020

Rhodes Preventive Health has been awarded the Best of Hagerstown Award! Thank you for nominating us and for your support in the community!

06/02/2020

https://youtu.be/GaLGwTMpCgg

This video is about Perception Part 2 1