5 Key Nutrients to Feed Your Immune System This Sick Season
5 Key Nutrients to Feed Your Immune System This Sick Season While many of us would like a list of immune-boosting foods, the key to fending off illness is to keep your body adequately nourished with plenty of water, rest, physical activity, and a balanced diet. That said, some key nutrients help your immune system […]
5 Recipes to a Healthier Heart
5 Recipes to a Healthier Heart American Heart Month may be coming to a close, but every day is an opportunity to take steps towards a heart-healthy lifestyle. Below are five heart-healthy recipes that highlight fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Fruits and vegetables are naturally low in sodium and high in potassium – an important […]
Are You Feeling Sad or is it S.A.D?
Winters in Wallowa County can be harsh, and while there are plenty of activities that allow residents to stay active in the winter, it can still be hard on mental health. Many people will brush off these feelings as just the “winter blues” and tough it out until the days start getting longer and the […]
Understanding and Preventing Hypertension
Hypertension is a common chronic disease and is one of the most common reasons for office visits, but lifestyle modifications can be very effective in treatment. The definition of hypertension is based on a range of Systolic and Diastolic blood pressures (top number and bottom number respectively). Stages of Blood Pressure The different stages of […]