Attention All:
We will be closed on Monday October 12th for Columbus Day. One of our providers will be on call for emergencies. Please make sure if you need a script refilled that you call the office today or you will have to wait until Tuesday when we reopen at 8am. Thank you
Processed junk food can trick your brain into overeating and it can even promote food addiction in some people. They are high in added sugar and other ingredients that are incredibly unhealthy. Eat unprocessed food instead.
Refined carbs can harm your health when eaten in excess. They have been highly processed to remove their fiber and are relatively low in nutrients. In fact, refined carbs are linked to overeating and numerous metabolic diseases.
Eggs are often referred to as “nature’s multivitamin” because they are so nutritious. To get the full health benefits from them, eat whole eggs as the yolk contains almost all of the healthy compounds.
Insufficient sleep has been linked to an 89% and 55% increased risk of obesity in children and adults, respectively. It can also drive insulin resistance and reduce your physical and mental performance. Get enough sleep to stay healthy.
Studies show that people who eat lots of fruits and vegetables live longer and have a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and other illnesses.
Peak bone mass is the maximum amount of bone tissue a person has at one point in a lifetime, and generally occurs before age 30. The higher the peak bone mass is, the lower the risk of osteoporosis later on.
“Instead of indulging in ‘comfort food,’ indulge in comfort meditation, comfort journaling, comfort walking, comfort talking, comfort manicures, comfort reading, comfort yoga, comfort hugging.” - Karen Salmansohn
“Health is a large word. It embraces not the body only, but the mind and spirit as well; …and not today’s pain or pleasure alone, but the whole being and outlook of a man.” - James H. West
Outdoors, while a lot of fun, have all sorts of hidden dangers. If you or someone you know stepped on a nail or screw and the skin was broken, you need to have it checked by medical personnel and treated to prevent tetanus.
Joel Fuhrman has rightly said, “Cutting back on calories is not the answer to successful weight loss and successful health... you have to increase the quality of what you eat, not just reduce the quantity.”
What is a zoonotic disease? It is an illness that can be transmitted from animals to humans. Salmonella infection (from chickens, turtles, ducks, snakes) are among the more common ones.
Want to lose weight? Keep peanuts handy! Since peanuts are packed with protein and fiber, they keep you satisfied for longer and you can keep control over your calorie intake. Moreover, they are a good source of healthy monounsaturated fats.
Brassica Oleracea is a vegetable species, which include cabbage, cauliflower, kale, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts. They are known to provide protection against various types of cancers and are a rich source of vitamins and dietary fiber.
ATTENTION ALL:
Sumner Pediatrics is closed for today. We do have a Dr. on call for emergencies only! Thank You
While not all breast lumps are cancerous, a thorough clinical exam is needed if one is discovered so it can be identified and the proper treatment can be determined and initiated.
If you are pre-diabetic, or have diabetes, controlling your diet is vitally important. Let us create an effective weight control and exercise program to help you manage your condition.
Proper breast care and detective measures have three components – monthly self-examinations, annual clinical exams, and mammograms as recommended. Incorporate all three into your personal health care.
Be sure to tell us if you have any allergies, especially to medications, when you come for treatment. In addition, you should also provide us with a complete medical history to help with our diagnosing your condition and prescribing medication or treatment.
Attention please: Due to covid, the office is only open for telemed appointments at this time. We will reopen on Tuesday February 2nd at 8am. Please call to schedule an appointment. Thank you
Have you been diagnosed with a hernia? Besides pain relief, hernia repair prevents “strangulation,” the condition in which the blood supply to fatty tissue or part of the intestine is cut off.
