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‘Tis the season to be celebrating holiday cheer! If you are hosting a fantastic soiree, but want to be (even just a little more) health conscious here’s some great tips!   1. Dish up lighter or smaller desserts. Let’s be honest: it wouldn’t be a holiday party without holiday desserts. So make it easy for your guests. Serve light desserts when possible, and offer dessert trays with bite-size samples. When serving up desserts, think about portions that are two to four bites — just enough to taste and enjoy. Your guests can always have more! (Tip from WebMD.com) 2.GET MOVING.. It depends on the type of party you’re having, but possibilities include: Dancing. Holiday caroling or a moonlight, candlelight, or flashlight …

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Has this ever happened to you? You’ve had a long day and want nothing more than to get into bed, you lay down, are just about asleep and BOOM- leg cramp! If you have suffered this before and wondered why, we’ve asked Carson Tahoe’s Dr. David Eisenhauer to help you figure it out!   What are muscle cramps? Muscle cramps are strong, painful contractions or tightening of a muscle that comes on suddenly and lasts from a few seconds to several minutes. Nighttime leg cramps are usually sudden spasms, or tightening of the muscles specifically in the calf. They are also common in the thigh or foot and occur just as you are falling asleep or waking up.   What …

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For many, pregnancy can be quite the exciting experience, but the morning sickness that can come with it? Not so exciting.  We caught up with Shannon Hess, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology at Carson Tahoe Health to tell us about what causes morning sickness and to provide some tips on how to manage it. So, What is Morning Sickness? Well, the cause of morning sickness isn’t entirely clear, but the hormonal changes of pregnancy are thought to play a role. ”Morning sickness tends to kick in around 6 weeks and has been seen to hit its peak around the 8th and 9th week of pregnancy” says Dr. Hess. “While it’s extremely common, it’s not enjoyable and many women experience at all …

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Back to School! It’s happening even SOONER this year for Nevada schools, which means, it’s time to prepare and SHOP for all the back to school necessities. It’s important to know that the products you are buying should last (and outlast) an entire school year- especially pricier items like lunch boxes and backpacks. We’ve compiled some simple and easy tips to get your kids packing and ready to begin the 2013/2014 school year!    Choose the right sized pack. Choosing an adult-sized backpack is not very logical for a child- the backpack is designed to fit a much larger back, which long-term, can cause serious back pain to a child if used. Fit the backpack to your child’s back in …

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Ever just feel “not in the mood” to cook? Yeah… us too. We’ve found the DELICIOUS recipe that’s filling, refreshing and easy! Whip it up next time you are looking for a fresh healthy dinner salad! Serves 2 Ingredients: Juice of 1 lemon ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon agave nectar (could use honey)  1 shallot, microplaned or finely minced Salt & pepper 1 orange, segmented 1 mango, chopped 1 avocado, chopped 6 oz baby lettuce blend ¼ cup cashews Directions: Combine lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, agave nectar, shallot and salt & pepper in a jar or bowl. Shake or whisk to combine. Toss orange segments, chopped mango …

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