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Importance of folic acid

Importance of folic acid

Folic acid is a B vitamin that is critical for cell production in developing fetuses. Particularly, folic acid is important for the...  more...

Facts about fiber

Facts about fiber

According to the National Fiber Council, fiber is a broad term that describes the indigestible material found in plant foods, also known...  more...

How to recognize RSV in Infants

How to recognize RSV in Infants

RSV, or Respiratory Syncytial Virus, is a virus that causes upper and lower respiratory infections. People of all ages can contract the...  more...

Choosing the right cold medicine

Choosing the right cold medicine

There¿s no cure for the common cold. Colds are caused by many viruses that infect the upper respiratory passage. So, when afflicted with a...  more...

Are you ready for flu season?

Are you ready for flu season?

With influenza season just around the corner, now is the time to start thinking about getting immunized. According to Centers for Disease...  more...

Could those Winter Blues be due to Vitamin D deficiency?

Could those Winter Blues be due to Vitamin D deficiency?

If you tend to hibernate during the winter, you may not be getting enough Vitamin D.  more...

Paula Deen has Type II Diabetes are you at risk?

Paula Deen has Type II Diabetes are you at risk?

Celebrity chef Paula Deen recently announced she has been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, the most common form.  more...

Via Christi Women's Connection Blog

Are you having sleep issues?

Are you having sleep issues?

Sleep often becomes the first casualty of a busy lifestyle; we trade sleep time for work or play time. In a 24/7 world...

Conversation starters for family mealtimes

Conversation starters for family mealtimes

We all know how difficult it can be to gather the family around the dinner table, as many of us have children with...

Measles outbreak in Garden City

Measles outbreak in Garden City

Recently one of my patients who frequently travels to Western Kansas was concerned about an outbreak of measles in...

Living with heartburn

Living with heartburn

Most people suffer from occasional heartburn, also called gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. This often is...

Food portions

Food portions

In her presentation at the January Women¿s Connection luncheon, Dr. Elaine Harrington talked about the importance of...