https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8f1xs1oFf8&w=560&h=315 When you hear information about colorectal cancer and preventive screenings, do you tune out? Maybe you think, ‘I’m not old enough to worry about that, yet,’ or ‘That doesn’t apply to me.’ But what about your family members? Think about your parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, or even just close [...]
If there is one thing that I've learned over the years it's that when I eat bad foods, my body feels bad. This handy infographic teaches you how to follow the Plate Method, and choose healthy foods so you feel satisfied, full of energy, and ready to take whatever the [...]
When he was 40, Doug, a PacificSource Regional Sales Manager, had his first colonoscopy. During the test, doctors found a precancerous polyp in his large intestine. Had he waited until the recommended age 50 for his first screening, it may have been too late to save his life. So why [...]
When you choose healthier foods, your body performs better. Healthy eating means plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and moderate amounts of low-fat dairy. Include nuts, lentils or other legumes, lean meat, fish, poultry, and healthy fats, such as olive oil, nuts, seeds, and avocado. Limit sugar, refined grains, [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo88kthQ_pk There’s conflicting advice about how and what to eat—low-fat, high-carb, low-carb, high-fat, high protein, grain-free. As a result, many people decide: “I’ll eat what tastes good.” The good news is you can eat delicious food, and nourish your body by eating a variety of healthy foods. Plus, there’s plenty [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYC5AS_aonc Colorectal cancer is a slow-growing, deadly cancer. In fact, it’s the second most deadly cancer in the United States. But it doesn’t have to be. Colorectal cancer is highly treatable, and even curable, if it’s caught early enough. Prevention and treatment begin with screenings, particularly for men and women [...]
We hear all the time that walking is great exercise, but it’s just walking, right? Actually, there are many benefits to starting a walking program. Here are just a few: It’s free, and you can walk just about anywhere. When you walk, your muscles use more glucose and this can [...]
Primary care provider, PCP, personal physician—these are just a few descriptions for the person you know as: your doctor. Your primary care doctor and their healthcare practice is one of your best healthcare resources. But what does “primary care” really mean? When it comes to primary care, here’s what you [...]
The new administration and congress have begun the process of changing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and there is much speculation in the media about what might occur as a result of those actions. With all of this uncertainty, it is important to remember that the ACA remains in effect [...]
We all feel blue, grouchy, anxious, or stressed out from time to time. The good news? There are lifestyle changes that can be effective at improving mood, either alone or in combination with counseling or medication. But be patient with yourself; making a change may be hard, and it may [...]
