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If you are one of the many who take the New Year to focus on getting back on track with your health and fitness, you may find that weight loss can be a frustrating… especially if you plateau. Wonder why this happens? We’ve caught up with Kim Mason, registered dietitian at Carson Tahoe Health and Mina Fiddyment of the Carson Tahoe Health and Wellness Institute to enlighten us about the reasons behind a weight loss plateau.   Here’s what we learned:    Holidays… can do damage. Unfortunately, the high calories in holiday food might be harder to burn with your typical workout. To really make an impact, practice portion control and up the workouts to much higher intensities. This will …

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Ginger has long been used as a spice to foods and has played a large role in many cuisine dishes from Asia. However, it is now gaining popularity in the west and ladies and gents…this little root packs a big punch! Here are things that make ginger just that much more awesome!   Haven’t been feeling hungry? Eat fresh ginger just before lunch to stoke a dull appetite and fire up the digestive juices. Ginger improves the absorption and assimilation of essential nutrients in the body. Ginger clears the microcirculatory channels of the body, including the pesky sinuses that tend to flare up. Feeling motion sick or airsick? Chew on ginger, preferably tossed in a little honey to relieve symptoms. …

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We reached out to the amazing pediatrics team at Carson Medical Group Carson Tahoe Health to help us identify at what age we should be teaching our children basic life and motor skills. If you and your child are at home enjoying the holiday break, consider trying a few!   First things first, it’s important to remember that children develop at different speeds, and that’s ok. These are recommendations about what generally works best for each child. If you have any questions about your children’s developmental skills, you should consult your pediatrician!   Ages 2-3 This is the average age when kids begin to learn basic skills, they mainly include grooming and some help with chores. Here’s what you can …

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