Cardenas Internal Medicine

08/26/2022

Eating more fruits and vegetables this summer? Use these ideas to spice up your recipes without adding salt or sugar.

Cooking without Sodium or Sugar Executive Chef Stan Hodes Shares Secrets of the Spice Rack The benefits of reducing sodium and sugar in the diet are compelling, backed by well- documented studies. The flip side is an equally powerful human craving for enhanced flavor, compounded by years of exposure...

08/17/2022

From farmer’s markets to backyard gardens, there are many opportunities to incorporate fresh fruit and vegetables into your diet. Find tips for using produce at its peak.

Picking the Season’s Prime Produce A seasonal bounty of fruits and vegetables is in bloom everywhere from your grocery’s fresh foods section to local farmers’ markets, and in your own backyard garden. The following is advice from experts on how to purchase summer fruits and veggies at its peak...

08/09/2022

Have you scheduled your annual eye exam? Visit the American Optometric Association to learn why a comprehensive eye exam is essential to your overall heath.

Periodic eye and vision examinations are an important part of preventive health care. Find out about included tests and recommended frequency for your comprehensive eye and vision examination.

03/16/2022

Replacing bad habits with healthy, life-affirming behaviors is hard work to be sure, but the benefits are well worth your efforts!

Click the link below to learn more about a unique new approach to dietary behavior change with the Iterative Mindset, pioneered by Kyra Bobinet, MD.

https://cardenasinternalmedicine.com/patient-news/a-novel-approach-to-behavior-change/

03/10/2022

March is National Nutrition Month!
This year's theme is Celebrate a World of Flavors! Throughout March, embrace the foods and flavors of your heritage and other global cultures.

Learn more about :

National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The theme for 2022, Celebrate a World of Flavors, embraces global cultures, cuisines and inclusivity, plus showcases the expertise of registered dietitian...

03/08/2022

A colonoscopy can provide early detection of colorectal cancer, making it one of the most preventable illnesses in the U.S.
Colorectal Cancer is Preventable, Treatable & Beatable!
In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we want to take the opportunity to bring awareness to this lifesaving screening.
Colonoscopies are manageable, painless and you’ll receive results quickly.
Please visit https://bit.ly/DetectingColorectalCancer
for more information.
If you have any questions, please do call our office. We are here to help you stay healthy

Regular screening can often find colorectal cancer early, when it’s easier to treat. It can even prevent colorectal cancer. Learn why screening is so important.

02/24/2022

Wrap up American Heart Month with a deliciously different recipe! Try our ‘Chive Flavored Polenta with Tomato Basil Salsa’. It’s healthy, tasty and easy to tailor to any diet…keep it plant-based or add a protein.

02/14/2022

Happy Valentine’s Day! Give your loved one the gift of heart health and work together to stay motivated and healthy.

02/07/2022

February is American . Let’s work together to understand and prevent or manage high blood pressure. Please contact us if you have questions and check out the CDC website for some great tools and the latest information.

Share resources, graphics, and messages about hypertension.

01/29/2022

It is always important to safeguard your mental wellness, but paying keen attention in the winter
months can help diminish and even prevent Seasonal Affective Disorder, aka SAD.
A few great ideas to combat SAD include: regular exercise, sunshine, maintaining a
healthy/balanced diet, and confiding in family, friends or your doctor.
Click the link below for more information and call our office if you’re experiencing symptoms of
SAD.

Coping With Sad This Winter As we continue to weather the storm of COVID-19, seasonal ...

01/24/2022

Were you aware that eating colorful veggies may help reduce the risk of chronic disease?
If you fill your plate with a vibrant, colorful array of fruits and vegetables you can meet your
daily requirement of vitamins, minerals and nutrients and may potentially lower your risk of
some chronic diseases. Clink the link below to learn more about the benefits of eating the
rainbow!

https://cardenasinternalmedicine.com/patient-news/nutrition/color-your-world-with-every-hue-
of-fruit-and-vegetable/

Eating Your Fruits and Veggies May Help Reduce the Risk of Chronic Disease Fill your ...

12/20/2021

We wish you all a happy and healthy holiday season and look forward to seeing you in 2022!