Tag: women’s health

So often we overlook care for our hair. We are constantly trying to keep our bodies healthy, our family healthy, and as a result, hair sometimes falls by the wayside. So we thought we’d provide a quick crash course on ways to keep that mane healthy!  First, an anatomy lesson: Hair growth begins in the hair follicle, and once it leaves the follicle, it is technically dead. Since there is no biochemical activity keeping the hair shaft alive, it is that much more important to take good care of your hair. Each person’s body chemistry and genes determine how fast/how long will grow, and we all know what it’s like to have major hair envy over those genetically blessed individuals. …

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Breastfeeding leads to best outcomes for moms & babies.

We are beyond thrilled to “Toast” the wonderful Carson Tahoe Women and Children’s Center!!!! Recently, after years of hard work and dedication from their stellar staff, Carson Tahoe Health was awarded the Baby-Friendly Designation. Carson Tahoe is the ONLY hospital in Nevada to achieve the prestigious designation and we are so lucky to have such an amazing team of experts in our community! We caught up with one of the shining stars who helped make it all happen, Kathy Molina,  Carson Tahoe’s  Director of Women and Children’s Services  who shared with us more about what a Baby-Friendly hospital means for families in our area!  First, tell us why you felt it was important for Carson Tahoe Health to undergo the …

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We looked to our friends at the CDC for some safety tips to keep in mind when celebrating Independence day this weekend! Wishing everyone a safe and wonderful 4th of July!!!!     This summer, to be safe and healthy with your food, follow these tips: If you’re cooking for a large group, follow the USDA’s seven steps to success (PDF). Everyone loves a good hotdog, but barbecues can cause unsafe food preparation. To prevent this, be sure to keep your grilling safe. In the warmer weather, you might be doing more activities outside. If you’re hiking, camping, or boating (PDF), the USDA has guidelines for keeping food safe without limiting your summer outdoor fun! When you’re super hungry after all of your summer activities, it …

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According to our fellow meteorologists, this weekend is supposed to be a scorcher! If you’re fighting to stay cool, here’s a few ideas to try!   1. Host a “Cool” get-together. Hey, extreme heat loves company! So, why not invite your friends or neighbors over for an ice cream social, for some cool blended drinks and maybe even some refreshing appetizers. You may just be having so much fun that you’ll forget the temperature is in the triple digits! We love this list of cool, delicious appetizers to try, plus how delicious do those roasted pepper roll-ups look? 2. Take advantage of air conditioning… While summertime may seem like the ideal time to be outside, sometimes on extremely hot days, it’s just NOT that enjoyable. Take …

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