An allergy occurs when your body’s immune system sees a certain substance as harmful. It reacts by causing an allergic reaction. Substances that cause allergic reactions are allergens. There are many types of allergies. Some allergies are seasonal and others are year-round. Some allergies may be life-long. It is important to work with your health […]
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This month and throughout the year, WakeMed encourages all individuals and organizations to play a role in making Wake County, NC a better place for children and families. By ensuring that parents have the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to care for their children, we can help prevent child […]
It’s almost one of everyone’s favorite holidays, Cinco de Mayo! We made this recipe both tasty and healthy, so it’s post-surgery friendly. Bariatrics-Friendly Queso To lighten the load, I did some research and made a few swaps. INGREDIENTS 1/2 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk 1 & 1/2 Reduced Fat Shredded Cheddar Cheese 3/4 Cup Rotel Diced […]
*Originally printed in our Families First Magazine. Despite research that shows playtime is important for young minds, many children are spending all day in front of the TV or using digital devices instead of learning about the world from free play. That also means that many children aren’t reading books, which should be a part of every child’s daily […]
Today more than ever, women have a wide variety of non-surgical contraceptive options for preventing pregnancy. Research tells us that the most effective methods in preventing pregnancy are long-acting reversible contraception (LARC), which includes 5 types of intra uterine devices (IUDs) and the contraceptive implant (Nexplanon). Benefits of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) LARCs are better […]
ERAS Cardiac aims to improve recovery and prevent surgical complications by standardizing the care of heart surgery patients – before, during and after surgery. Comprised of more than 20 individual steps that may have minimal impact on their own, once combined have proven significant improvements in the recovery process for surgery patients. Working 12-hour days […]
Easter is on its way, but you can avoid a sugar overload by filling your kids’ Easter baskets with plenty of non-sweet treats. From baby to big kid, we’ve rounded up fun finds for children of all ages. Here are a few ideas: Time for an Egg Hunt! If you’re hosting an egg hunt, consider […]
Spring is HERE, and if you’re an outdoorsy person, then your bones are vibrating with excitement to get out there -the sun on your face, the wind in your hair, the trail at your feet. Oh SNAP! Umm, kids—you have those now, and you absolutely want them to experience these outdoor adventures that you love […]
Hello Spring! Easter feels so fresh and full of life! It also has the very best themed candy of all the holidays. Enter the Spring Chicken Nest! Spring Chicken Pot Pie Nests Nest INGREDIENTS 1 Head Cauliflower 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese 1 Egg Pinch of Salt &Pepper Filling INGREDIENTS 8 oz. Cooked Chicken Breast, diced […]
View a printable version of this recipe. Carrot Banana Breakfast Muffins Makes: 10 muffins | Serving Size: 2 muffins INGREDIENTS 1½ cups grated carrots (about 2 large carrots) 1½ cups mashed banana (about 2-3 large bananas) ½ cup egg whites or 2 eggs or ½ cup applesauce 2 tsp. vanilla 1 cup buckwheat flour or whole […]
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