Managing OsteoArthritis pain can be challenging. And many factors contribute to successful treatment. Unfortunately, there is no specific OsteoArthritis diet plan. As a basic rule of thumb, you will want to stick to foods that relieve inflammation and avoid inflammatory ones. The following lists can give you some ideas for which foods to eat more of and which to avoid to manage your OA pain. [Read more…]
Dr. Johnston Dishes on Foods for Healthy Skin
Arrowhead Health Centers’ Medical Director, Dr. Janice Johnston was recently interviewed by Arizona Foothills Magazine about the best foods for healthy skin and hair. Besides being a medical doctor, Dr. Johnston is an avid nutrition buff who keeps up to date with the latest in nutrition science. [Read more…]
How Olympic Athletes Keep Healthy, High Calorie Diets
While watching the top Olympic athletes of 2016 compete, have you ever wondered how they can stay healthy while consuming so many calories every day? An Olympic diet varies for each athlete and the event they’re competing in. The types of meals they’ve eaten since over time have also evolved into healthier options that truly benefit their bodies. Here is how the olympian diet can be used to win gold medals. [Read more…]
What Does Sugar Do to the Body?
“If you removed all of the items that contained sugar from the supermarket, only 20% of the items would remain!” documentary filmmaker Damon Gameau. That number is unreal when you think about all of the self-proclaimed healthy items lining the shelves. But is sugar really that bad for you? Come along as we answer the question, what does sugar do to the body? [Read more…]
Healthy Foods Your Chiropractor Wants You to Eat
A chiropractor can work wonders with a few short movements. Whether it be healing from an injury, maintaining optimal spinal health, or just ridding yourself of pesky back and neck pain, chiropractic care can soothe your ailments. Some of your lifestyle choices outside of the doctor’s office can influence the effectiveness of treatment. A few of these are exercise, quitting smoking, drinking enough water, and diet. The food we consume on a daily basis has a very large impact on our bodies and the thousands of underlying processes that go on inside it every day. In turn, our nutrition is a significant factor in our health. By incorporating certain foods into your diet, you can contribute to the health of your spine, and make your chiropractor very proud. [Read more…]
Poor Health Ratings Given to 6 Valley Restaurants
When health ratings for restaurants are concerned, scoring a “D” could spell disaster. Unfortunately for the restaurants listed in this Phoenix New Times article, their scores aren’t anything to brag about to their customers. The various offenses for these restaurants included: rodent feces among the food, observed white gravy holding in hot holding well measuring at 98*F (should be 135*F or higher), and observed a jug of Clorox bleach being stored on the top of the chemical storage cabinet along with clear bags of granola spices and other food items.
5 Quick Breakfasts To Kick Start Your Day!
With the start of the new year comes resolutions to start eating healthy and exercising. If you’re already backsliding toward Dunkin’ Donuts and couch sitting, you might be feeling a little discouraged. Arrowhead Health Centers is here to keep you on the right track. We realize that a Sausage, Egg, and Cheese McGriddle sounds pretty appetizing when you are on your way to work; they are quick and don’t require you to make anything yourself. That is exactly why we wanted to give you a list of 5 quick breakfasts to kick start your day! [Read more…]
140 Boston College Students Sick After Eating Chipotle
It’s been a rough year for Chipotle, and 2016 isn’t looking any better for the fast food chain. After E. Coli outbreaks forced 43 of their restaurants to close in Oregon and Washington, a separate norovirus outbreak in Massachusetts is bringing the restaurant chain into the spotlight once again. Over 140 Boston College students may have contracted the norovirus after eating at a Chipotle on campus.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people can get norovirus from contact with contaminated surfaces, contaminated food or water, or from an infected individual. This virus is the most common cause of viral gastroenteritis and can cause inflammation of the stomach or intestines, abdominal pains, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
Read more about the outbreak here.