

The Little Injection that Could
We've all heard about the benefits of vitamins, probably since we were little kids chewing on those Flintstone Vitamins! I am one of Angela's patients, and I want to share an "AH HAH!" moment with you. These past few months have been extremely hectic for me. The result was overwhelming fatigue. One Sunday I got up, was having coffee before going to church, and fell asleep in my chair. I missed services. When I mentioned this to Angela, her response was, "Let's get you a V


Review your medications!
Every time you visit your health care provider, plan on reviewing your medication list! It is so important that your provider knows exactly what you are taking, especially if you go to more than one provider. As wonderful as medicine is, taking it improperly or taking it with a drug that does the opposite is not what you want. *Take your list and/or your medicines with you to your appointments. *Take your drugs as prescribed - do not cut back or take more unless you have dis


Milk, Yogurt, or Cheese?
For adults, three servings of milk, yogurt, or cheese a day is recommended. The choices have broadened in the past few years, making getting your portion easier. Milk - everything from skim to whole, organic, pasturized, evaporated, dehydrated, even from goats, is a staple in our diets from birth on. Find your favorite type and enjoy! 8 ounces is one serving. Yogurt comes in a variety of flavors plus unflavored. Greek yogurt, (very thick) has increased in popularity. Try yo


March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Colorectal Cancer Can Start With No Symptoms: Precancerous polyps and early-stage colorectal cancer don’t always cause symptoms, especially at first. This means that someone could have polyps or colorectal cancer and not know it. That is why having a screening test is so important. What Are the Symptoms? Some people with colorectal polyps or colorectal cancer do have symptoms. They may include: • Blood in or on your stool (bowel movement). • Stomach pain, aches, or cramps tha


Sleep.........
Raise your hand if you think you are getting enough sleep. Now - our guess is not too many of you said you were getting enough shut eye! It seems sleep deprivation is affecting many people. And each person is unique in what they need for sleep! While 8 hour of sleep is recommended, some people get by with less, and others need 9-10 hours. So many things can affect your sleep pattern. If you find that you are tossing and turning, night after night, it's time to evaluate yo