Our recent newsletter survey revealed that many of our patients are looking for ways to make better food choices. To help with this, Dr. Nabzdyk and Kathy Nabzdyk are sharing some of the tips they have used to incorporate healthier food choices for their family.

As you prepare for your Fourth of July celebrations, what have you included on your menu? Fresh corn on the cob, grilled meats, and juicy watermelon seem to be some of the summer favorites.  For many of us, the holiday celebration isn’t complete without a great dessert to complement the meal. However, many of our traditional desserts can be loaded with refined sugar, refined wheat, trans fats, and food coloring. By making some simple substitutions, you can still enjoy your favorite treats, yet avoid these less healthy ingredients.

Desserts made with natural ingredients tend to yield a product that is neutral in color, but the enclosed tips provide a treat that is decorative, as well as delicious.

Acupuncture has a wide range of uses, from pain control to boosting the immune system, but it can help with addictions such as quitting smoking or difficulty controlling appetite. While balancing energy through acupuncture can be helpful, and there’s even a point on the body (known as the addiction point), we have found that one will most likely be successful if they consider the following as well:

In the midst of the heat and humidity of summer, it may be tempting to reach for your favorite sport drink to refresh yourself after exercising or playing outdoors. With so many products on the market, it can be hard to know which is best. Reading labels is the key to understanding what is going into your body, whether you are choosing your favorite food or drink. Let’s look at some ingredients which are commonly included in a variety of sport drinks, to consider how they may affect your health.

There’s a lot of talk about “women’s health” issues these days, but what about us guys? This month we’ll focus on issues pertinent to men’s health. Would you like greater vitality, either physically to compete in sports or to have better stamina sexually? Are you dealing with the negative effects of stress such as headaches or sleeplessness? Does that gut seem to be expanding (and you don’t seem to be consuming any more calories than you used to)? Are you tired of that nagging low back pain? Perhaps we can help! 

Here are a couple tips to help you and your kids with a couple of common maladies this summer.

Playing ball outside and your child falls and scrapes his or her knee? Instead of reaching for the antiseptic spray that stings and is filled with harsh chemicals, try CALENDULA. This gentle and soothing herb is very effective on burns and scrapes. Various creams, gels, and ointments containing Calendula are usually available and can be directly applied to the injured area.