I’ve been a practicing pediatrician for 13 years. I feel like I’ve seen it all — from the normal bumps and scrapes to some of the rarest syndromes and diseases on this planet. But there’s one thing that always shocks and upsets me as a physician and as a parent: child abuse. An abused child…
Cranberries, blueberries, raspberries, oh my! Berries promote urinary tract health and provide protection against infection with an important compound that helps fight bacteria and keeps it from sticking to the lining of the urinary tract.
Remember when you were a kid and your mom would hit your favorite drive-thru for one of those artificial green but oh-so-yummy shamrock shakes? Save the fat and calories with this guilt-free, grown-up version (although kids will love it too!) of the classic shamrock shake. Ingredients 5 baby spinach leaves 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond,…
Healthy eating is an important part of overall wellness. Norton Healthcare’s “In the Kitchen” shows you how easy it can be to prepare delicious and healthy meals. Shrimp Aglio e Olio Makes 1 servingIngredients 2 ounces dry whole-wheat linguine (4 ounces after cooking) 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 – 2 cloves garlic,…
For many fitness enthusiasts, CrossFit is a good way to stay in shape. For 48-year-old Tim Wait, it’s a way of life. Wait is described by many as a “super athlete.” He pitched in competitive baseball leagues until he was 45 and has always pushed his body to the limit. About four years ago, he…
There’s no shortage of clichés about success: Success is a journey, not a destination. Never give up. Dream big. For employees like Deanna Polsgrove, practice manager, Norton Infectious Disease Specialists, the success of Norton Healthcare’s Office of Workforce Development program is no cliché. It truly is a life-changing opportunity. “This is an incredible program and…
Pancakes: fluffy, golden stacks of buttery goodness. No matter how high the stack, pancakes may not be the healthiest breakfast option. But if you choose to splurge, you can make them relatively guilt-free by replacing the butter and syrup with fruit. One regular-sized pancake has only about 85 calories. Here’s a healthier, diabetic-friendly recipe for…
The practice of letting go You know you should. Everybody says it’ll help you feel better. The hardest part is walking or rolling into the room that first time. The expectations, the ideas — let them go. Ignore the voices that say you must have a certain something or be a certain way and bring…
Bananas and other high-fiber foods can be good for urinary tract health and preventing urinary tract infections by encouraging regular bowel movements and relieving pressure on urine flow. Here are five power foods to make sure you are getting into your diet to help with UTIs and for better urinary health. 1 – Water. Drinking…
Do you have a purpose in life? Do you believe in something greater than yourself? Julie Haber, spiritual wellness provider from Canyon Ranch Health Resort in Tucson, Arizona, says all of us have a spiritual side we may not know about. She says finding that part of yourself and putting it to use may help…
Get ready for the big game with these easy recipes that use Carlos’ Homestyle Bar-B-Que Sauce, available at Kroger. Proceeds from each bottle of sauce sold benefit Norton Children’s Hospital. Carlos’ Homestyle Bar-B-Que Baby Back Ribs 1 bottle of Carlos Homestyle Bar-B-Que Sauce – available at Kroger to benefit Norton Children’s Hospital 1 full rack…
There’s a subject that keeps popping up on the Facebook page for the elementary school I attended in Georgia. In between memories of pony rides at the Halloween carnival and debates over who held the Field Day record for fastest 50-yard dash, there are lots of entries about the Cafetorium. We all remember that the…