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Demystifying artificial sweeteners
By Devon Gardner, RD The discussion of sugar and sugar substitutes can bring on some confusion and misconceptions. For one, the decision...
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Aug 21, 20242 min read
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Every movement counts!
Here's a thought for the new year - every movement counts. We are used to thinking of exercise as CrossFit, running marathons, and...
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Jan 13, 20241 min read
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Dec 25, 20230 min read
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Breaking down the thyroid panel - Part 1
One request we get repeatedly is for a “complete thyroid panel” instead of just a TSH. But what does this mean exactly? When one...
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Jun 18, 20232 min read
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A warning about hair, skin and nails supplements
Biotin (aka Vitamin B7), often found in hair, skin, and nails supplements, has become ubiquitous in pharmacy aisles. It's also present in...
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Jun 20, 20221 min read
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I haven't even eaten yet today...Why is my blood sugar so high?
So often, we get asked this question. "I did everything right, but my glucose is still rising!" "I ate the same thing as yesterday and...
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Jun 11, 20221 min read
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Omnipod 5 approved!
We were so excited to learn that the FDA cleared the Omnipod 5 insulin pump for consumer use on January 28, 2022! The Omnipod 5 will...
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Feb 3, 20221 min read
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Meet our staff!
Meet our wonderful medical assistant, Toni White! What are you doing this weekend? This weekend I don't have any plans, but Ill be...
megb629
Jan 27, 20221 min read
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Moderate carb breakfast ideas
It's hard to believe nowadays when brunch is a fixture of our culture, but breakfast is a relatively new development. During the Medieval...
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Jan 17, 20222 min read
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End of the year reminders!
As we approach the end of the year, we'd like to offer you a few tips and reminders! If you've met your insurance plan's...
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Dec 16, 20211 min read
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Meet our staff!
Get to know our wonderful nurse practitioner Marjorie Davison in this Q&A session! 1) Most important question first - Dawgs or Yellow...
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Sep 24, 20211 min read
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UHC offering free Peloton membership!
As the weather cools down and you're looking to achieve your fitness goals indoors - here's an exciting opportunity! Some United...
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Sep 24, 20211 min read
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VIVI cap
How innovative is this product! A temperature-regulating cap for insulin pens that keeps it stable and safe to use. We can think out...
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Jul 4, 20211 min read
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Italian - Made Healthy!
Have a craving for Italian food tonight? Here are some tips to amp up the nutrition of your favorite comfort food. Pasta: Opt for...
megb629
Jun 26, 20212 min read
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Journal Club: "New Drugs Could Help Treat Obesity. Could They End the Stigma, Too?" - NYT 5/11/21
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/11/health/obesity-drugs.html Read the article above to learn about the exciting potential for weight loss...
megb629
May 18, 20211 min read
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Testosterone: Elixir of youth or marketing gimmick?
Enter any nutrition store nowadays and you’ll see an aisle full of supplements claiming to boost testosterone. Do they really work? Do...
megb629
May 11, 20212 min read
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HOW TO MAKE (AND KEEP) NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS FOR IMPROVING YOUR HEALTH
As another new year arrives, it’s the perfect time to take stock of what you’ve accomplished in the last year and what you aim to improve...
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Jan 4, 20212 min read
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The Sunshine Vitamin
Vitamin D has been a buzzword of sorts lately during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s a vitamin that acts more like a hormone and has been...
megb629
Sep 20, 20202 min read
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Sugar-Free Desserts: Too Good to be True?
You’ve seen the aisles of enticing desserts aimed for people with diabetes in the grocery store – puddings, chocolate bars, cookies. Can...
megb629
Sep 2, 20202 min read
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HEALTHY (AND TASTY!) ALTERNATIVES TO WHITE RICE
In many cuisines, white rice is a staple of the dinner table – but one cup of cooked white rice has almost 50 grams of carbohydrates!...
megb629
Jun 10, 20202 min read
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