April is Occupational Therapy Month The role of the Occupational Therapist (OT) is to help patients of all ages improve or maintain skills for day-to-day activities and well-being. OTs work in a variety of fields with different patient populations. Pediatric OTs work with infants and children who have gross motor delays, fine motor delays, or difficulty swallowing and eating, which […]
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month IBS affects 1 in 7 people and is prevalent in 10-15% of people throughout the world. What is IBS? IBS is a disorder that causes repeated abdominal pain associated with diarrhea, constipation, or both but does not cause any identifiable damage or disease of the digestive […]
April Is World Autism Month
During this month, take some time to grow your understanding and acceptance for people with autism. What is Autism? Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder is a brain-based neurologic disorder that causes deficits in communication and social interactions, accompanied by restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities. Autism is a “spectrum” with varying affects from […]
Fuel to Win! 5 Essential Nutrition Tips for Young Athletes
March is National Nutrition Month. Maria-Paula Carrillo is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and the owner of LifeCycle Nutrition. Maria-Paula Carillo believes in keeping good nutrition practical and simple. Keep reading about her nutrition advice for the young athlete. Sports are a huge part of our community. From pee-wee teams to our amazing high school teams-it […]
What Is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist?
Food is medicine for our body. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) are trained food and nutrition experts whose job is to translate the science of nutrition into practical solutions for healthy living. Registered Dietitian Nutritionists are men and women who work in the community, hospitals, schools, nursing homes, fitness centers, health food stores, and the food […]
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