Posted 2 years ago

Safe Travel for patients

Many people have been at home and forgoing travel for almost two years now due to COVID. However,…

Posted 2 years ago

Chocolate, it does not have to be just for Valentine’s Day

In the U.S. 58 million pounds of chocolate are purchased in the 7 days leading up to February 14th. But chocolate does not just have to be for Valentine’s Day…it should be the right chocolate though. Not all chocolates are  equal when it comes to nutrition and health.

Posted 2 years ago

COMPLETING YOUR PLANT PROTEINS

Adopting a plant-based diet doesn’t mean you need to go completely vegan or vegetarian, rather, it is a way of eating that proportionately chooses consuming more plant-derived whole foods that are unrefined and minimally processed. Vegetables, whole grains, fruits, nuts, seeds, tubers, and legumes are the dietary staples, while animal based foods (fish, meat, poultry, eggs, dairy etc.) make up a small part of the overall diet if you are including them.

Posted 2 years ago

Direct-To-Consumer (DTC) Genetic Testing vs. Clinical Genetic Testing – What’s the difference?

It is near impossible to turn on the TV without seeing ads from companies wanting to use your DNA to provide information about your ancestry, long lost relatives, and even certain health or personal traits. But how do these direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic tests differ from what your doctor or genetic counselor may order? If you want to know more about your possible inherited disease risk, why make a trip into the clinic when you can just order the test online yourself, right? Well there are some important things to consider before ordering that test.

Posted 2 years ago

Dry January

New Years is the time for resolutions and a resolution that is catching on is Dry January- going…

Posted 2 years ago

Social Security Disability 101

Are you under the age of 65 and considering applying for Social Security Disability? Supportive Care Services at…

Posted 2 years ago

Eat Well, Live Well Gingerbread

Gingerbread This beautifully light version of traditional gingerbread uses whole-wheat pastry flour to add fiber, vitamins and phytochemicals…

Posted 2 years ago

Holiday Edition Eat This Not That

While an important part of having a healthy, mindful approach toward eating includes allowing yourself to enjoy your favorite foods,…

Posted 2 years ago

Welcome Onyemaechi Okolo-Taku, MD

Dr.  Onyemaechi Okolo-Taku joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in 2021. She has been blessed with a multicultural…

Posted 2 years ago

Gratitude

Gratitude.  The word is often used so much that it can feel as though it is nothing more…