HEALTHY CHOICES, HEALTHY LIFESTYLES BY BARBARA B. MINTZ, MS, RD Your kids will learn far more from what you do than what you say. If they see you shopping, cooking and eating fresh fruits and vegetables, they will do the same. Did you know that September is Fruit and Vegetable Month? A few years ago, the National 5 A Day program became the national Fruit and Vegetable Program and launched a new public health initiative […]
FROM THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS Parents and families are encouraged to model healthy behaviors for children, and pediatricians are in a good position to help families find ways to do this together. In updated recommendations, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers practical steps families can take to help children maintain a healthy weight. The advice comes as part of an AAP clinical report published in the July 2015 issue of Pediatrics. The report, […]
From the Desk of JO WALDRON DISABLED AMERICAN FOR THE NATION Appointed By The President Of The United States Of America, Ronald Reagan July 2015 To: Anyone looking for a service dog. Dear readers, Most of you know that I am happiest when I can endorse a business started and run by people with disabilities. I am writing to inform anyone looking for the best possible breed for a hearing, mobility, or therapy dog to […]
This online program is designed to promote health and wellness for people with physical disabilities and their caregivers. Daniel was paralyzed as a teenager and, a decade later, he required a prolonged hospitalization for a medical complication. He was on bedrest for the majority of his hospital stay, and once he was stable for discharge, Daniel felt weak and realized he had put on weight. Due to quadriplegia, Daniel uses a powered wheelchair for his […]
HEALTHY CHOICES, HEALTHY LIFESTYLES BY BARBARA B. MINTZ, MS, RD Snacks do not have to be unhealthy. In fact, they are a very important part of a healthy diet. Summer is vacation time and we are busy enjoying the warmer weather with friends and family. Some people like to stay very busy on their time off, others like to slow things down. Either way, the rhythm of our lives changes and sometimes that keeps us […]
