Why do we crave certain foods?
My trip to the mall with my daughter for those after Christmas sales didn’t end up as planned. As we approached the 2nd floor of the mall, the aroma of cinnamon and sugar permeated my senses. The closer we got to the smell of cinnamon and sugar, the more I envisioned a big warm gooey cinnamon bun dripping with white icing. The vision in my mind was so vivid that my senses took over, and… Read More
Prescribing in Nevada? AB 474: What You Need to Know
Effective January 1, 2018, Nevada AB 474 REQUIRES practitioners who intend to prescribe/dispense Schedule II, III or IV medications: BEFORE prescribing, complete a Patient Risk Assessment validated through peer-reviewed research to assess the patient’s mental health, risk of abuse, dependence, and addition. PRESCRIBING AFTER 90 DAYS, complete another Patient Risk Assessment. Failure to comply may be deemed a misdemeanor and result in disciplinary actions, including fines. Overwhelmed? SpecialtyHealth endorses Priska to provide an internet-based product… Read More
Word From The CEO
Because of you, SpecialtyHealth’s Wellness and Prevention Program has had a wonderful year and has been able to help so many of you accomplish your health goals. We want to say Thank You for your continued support. With 2018 fast approaching, our work is cut out for us in this coming year. We end 2017 with 80% of Americans struggling with obesity, 50% or more who are insulin resistant, and a rise in type 2… Read More
Exercise of the Month: Dead Bug!
1) Lie on your back and bring your legs up to table-top position with your hips and knees at 90 degrees. 2) Raise your arms straight up vertically over your head. 3) Keeping your back flat, lower the opposite arm and leg away from one another towards the floor. 4) Do not allow anything else to move and make sure your back stays flat on the floor. 5) Return to the start position and repeat… Read More
Recipe of the Month: Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Yield: 4 servings Total Time: 30 minutes INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound ground turkey Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 small onion, diced 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 1 cup cooked rice 3 green onions, thinly sliced 1 head butter lettuce DIRECTIONS: 1) Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium high… Read More