October 24, 2017
Did You Know
Did you know fish that have amino acids and fatty acids may improve the health of your brain and help it function better. Just remember to avoid fish that have a lot of mercury.

Did you know fish that have amino acids and fatty acids may improve the health of your brain and help it function better. Just remember to avoid fish that have a lot of mercury.
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Winter is coming….and that means so are germs and sickness. It is that time of the year when everyone wants to know how they can boost their immune system and protect against all of the illnesses that the cooler months tend to bring. Just because this is the time of year that people tend to…
You may be tempted around Halloween so know that one day of eating bad does’t ruin your healthy eating habits. It may trigger a mental game of “I blew it” but remember it’s only one day. Hit the gym to burn some extra calories and get back into your routine.
Did you know the flu vaccine can’t actually give you the flu. You can however develop flu like symptoms from a reaction to the vaccine, mismatched flu viruses or getting sick during the 2 week period it takes for the vaccine to take full effect.
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Symptoms of the common cold also double as symptoms allergies including a stuffy nose, the sniffles, a cough, and itchy eyes. It can be hard to tell if these symptoms are signs that you are coming down with a virus or if you are just struggling with allergies. This is particularly true because seasonal allergies…
“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” – Jimmy Dean
DC Ranch Family Medicine Health Tip – If you are buying candy for trick or treaters, only buy enough for the kids. Don’t set yourself up for trouble. Or wait until a few days before Halloween to stock up.
Fall may bring cooler temperatures and all things pumpkin but it also tends to bring with it cold and flu season. Whether you have school-aged children, work in an office, or frequent the local coffee shop, you are exposed to millions of bacteria and a multitude of germs that could lead to illness. Heading to…
Childhood obesity is a serious public health challenge. Overweight children are more likely to become obese adults and develop diabetes and cardiovascular diseases at a younger age.