Intermittent fasting is a practice in which a person establishes a limited number of hours in which to eat during the day and chooses not to eat during the remaining hours. In recent years, it’s become a popular way to…
You might exercise to lose weight or prevent heart disease, but did you know that exercise can also help to reduce your risk of certain types of cancer? “Regular exercise is beneficial to your overall health. It reduces inflammation and…
Botox is commonly thought of as a beauty enhancer to ease wrinkles or plump lips. Kristy Icenogle sings its praises for a whole different reason – migraine relief. The 55-year-old Virginia native receives Botox treatments for her chronic migraines, and…
Many tweens and teens are convinced vaping is harmless, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. “It’s easily available and many children think it is safe and just flavored water vapor,” said Christopher Rivera, MD, a family medicine physician…
For more than 17 years, Linda Johnson-Kabisch has made pulmonary rehab an important part of her life. Since she retired from teaching in 2001, she’s attended 1,700 sessions of rehab—something she credits with helping her maintain an active lifestyle. “Having…
Ingredients 3 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar (white vinegar also works) 1 ½ cups water 1 ½ Tablespoons kosher salt (or any salt without iodine) 4 cloves fresh garlic, peeled 1 bay leaf 2 teaspoons black peppercorns 6 large sprigs fresh…
Hospitals, including those in Memorial Health System, continue to assess the ways patients who undergo surgery are treated for pain. Enhanced recovery protocols are designed to help surgery patients spend less time in the hospital, experience fewer complications and allow…
“You know, it was a pleasure to come to treatment after I saw how the staff treat me, how friendly they were to me … I actually looked forward to coming here every day.” Retired farmer, bear hunter and baking…
Ingredients 2 small zucchini no salt added black beans, drained and rinsed 8 corn tortillas 1/2 small yellow onion, diced 1 clove minced garlic 1/2 cup salsa 3/4 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 tablespoon salt-free taco seasoning cooking…
This summer, the Memorial Health System app has been upgraded to include self-scheduling at select Memorial Physician Services clinics. Patients can use the app to schedule their own appointments, no phone call needed, at the following Memorial Physician Services locations:…