Category Archives: health care

Healthy Habits are Contagious

Posted on October 21, 2011 by janekdickinson

I find it very interesting and not all that surprising that a study revealed family members of those who’ve had bariatric surgery also lost weight. We tend to do what those around us do! The family member who had surgery … Continue reading →

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Phytochemicals and such

Posted on September 1, 2011 by janekdickinson

Red wine and chocolate are both foods that contain phytochemicals that are “bioactive.”  This means that they have a function in the body (not just taste or color). Polyphenols are phytochemicals (they are actually a sub group called “flavonoids”) found … Continue reading →

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What we say and what we hear

Posted on February 28, 2011 by janekdickinson

Something that I experience often in my diabetes education practice is patients not knowing they have diabetes. I realize that this sounds kind of crazy, but it really is a pattern. I get a referral from a health care provider, … Continue reading →

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