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02/23/2023

Enfamil just recalled 145,000 cans of Plant-Based (aka soy) formula. Check the bottom for you cans for ZL2HZF and ZL2HZZ, which have number 300871214415 beneath the barcode and a use-by date of March 1, 2024.

Reckitt says despite contamination fears, the recalled formula tested negative for Cronobacter, which can cause rare but deadly infections in infants. Here's how to identify and prevent them.

03/26/2022

What we appreciate appreciates.

It's true. Whatever we focus on expands. That's why I've been PRACTICING gratitude.

What are you most grateful for?

03/25/2022

Healthy MIND & BODY!

I love this analogy...You are holding a cup of coffee ☕️ when someone comes along and bumps into you or shakes your arm, causing you to spill your coffee everywhere.

Why did you spill the coffee?

"Because someone bumped into me!!!"

Nope.

You spilled the coffee because there was coffee☕️ in your cup.

Had there been tea in the cup, you would have spilled tea .

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙪𝙥 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙤𝙪𝙩.

So...when life shakes you (and it WILL), whatever is inside you will come out.

The big question is ... "What's in MY cup?"

When life gets tough, what spills over?
Joy, appreciation, love, acceptance, passion?
Hostility, anger, judgement, harsh words and exhaustion?

Life provides the cup, YOU choose how to fill it.

Especially right now, it's so important to make sure we fill our cups with the good stuff - forgiveness, joy, words of affirmation; and kindness and love for others.

03/24/2022

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03/20/2022

It's National Nutrition Month!

Here are some ways to have a healthy nutrition routine for you and your family.

Check out Eatright.org - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for more information on tips for eating right for the entire family from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Celebrate a World of Flavors!

03/19/2022

Easter is Coming!

What food goes hand in hand with Easter?

You've got it, Deviled Eggs!

Check out 5 Ways to Make Deviled Eggs Even Better | EatingWell for the following ways to make your deviled eggs even better.

- Buffalo Deviled Eggs: In this recipe, deviled eggs get the Buffalo chicken wing treatment with chopped celery, hot sauce and blue cheese.

- Kimchi Deviled Eggs: Kick up your deviled eggs with briny kimchi and gochujang (Korean chile paste).

- Parmesan-Caper Deviled Eggs: Give deviled eggs an Italian accent with the addition of capers, Parmesan cheese and sliced grape tomatoes.

- Spicy Southwestern Deviled Eggs: Chipotle peppers in adobe give these deviled eggs a spicy, smoky kick, while green chiles and fresh cilantro add a fresh flavor and a pop of color.

Enjoy!

03/17/2022

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

03/13/2022

Enjoy your Spring Break!

We are here if you need anything.

03/11/2022

Looking to lose weight for the Summer?

Three simple things that can be done to improve weight loss or weight management:

1. Drink more water- sometimes our signal for hunger is actually dehydration.

2. Increase your fiber intake either naturally with vegetable consumption or taking a fiber supplement.

3. Improve your sleep cycle by increasing the amount of sleep you get each night.

Don't over complicate it!

03/09/2022

What does Direct Primary Care mean?

Contact us today for more information or schedule an appointment!

03/03/2022

Quench your thirst with this healthy refreshing smoothie!

Pineapple Green Smoothie

Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/3 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 cup frozen banana slices (about 1 medium banana)
- 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1-2 teaspoons pure maple syrup or honey (optional)

Directions: Add almond milk and yogurt to a blender, then add spinach, banana, pineapple, chia and sweetener (if using); blend until smooth.

Enjoy! Check out more recipes from Eating Well Magazine.

02/24/2022

Bone health is important as we age. Get your bones healthy and happy with exercise and calcium rich foods!

Exercise can be as simple as walking when it comes to bone health. Walk at a speed you can maintain for at least 20 minutes 2-3 times per week then build up your distance and time as you become stronger. Resistance exercises with free weights and bands can also help with bone strength. Perform resistance exercises 2-3 times per week for both upper and lower body.

Calcium rich foods don't just include dairy. Think about adding some of these different types of foods to your grocery list this week to help support bone health!

- Prunes
- Salmon with bones
- Broccoli
- Kale
- Okra
- Almonds
- Tofu
- Eggs
- Black beans
- Whole wheat bread

02/23/2022

02/20/2022

Why yoga can be beneficial to you...

Yoga practice can be very helpful for men to develop strong mental health habits, including impulse control, an increased awareness of internal life, increased distress tolerance and thought diffusion, which is a term used to describe mental distancing from one's thoughts.

Here are 7 mental health benefits of yoga for men:

- Personal Accountability
- Vulnerability
- Confidence and Positivity
- Self-Awareness and Delayed Gratification
- Acceptance
- Decisiveness
- Community

Source: U.S. News - Jake Panasevich, E-RYT

Exercise your MIND & BODY!

02/19/2022

It's that time of the year!

It seems like this is the time of the year where everyone has been able to get back into their routine from the holidays and are focused on their health. Did you know that Dr. Sparks is also a women's provider and can conduct your yearly women's visit?

Make time to take care of yourself, so that you can take care of others.
Schedule your visit today!

Call us @ 850.809.9751