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The health benefits of the Mediterranean Diet are real. Physicians and dietitians suggest it for many patients to improve their health and lower their risk of chronic health conditions. Jump To: What is the Mediterranean Diet Health benefits 7 helpful tips to get started If you’ve considered making changes to your diet in order […]
Read moreYou have heard of different popular diets. However, the “Western Diet” is a generalization regarding the poor diet many Americans are thought to eat on a regular basis and what it might mean for your health, overall. The Western Diet The Western diet is a modern diet where prepackaged foods, refined grains, fried foods, […]
Read moreKeeping your digestive system on track can be a delicate balance of several factors. What you eat and drink, how much exercise you get, and how stressed you feel are all parts of the equation that totals good gut health. As part of the fight-or-flight body response to stress, cortisol is produced when the body […]
Read moreTasty Ways to Add More Fiber to Your Diet Eating a healthy diet rich in high fiber whole foods can help avoid some digestive health problems. Constipation, diarrhea, and hemorrhoid irritation can all be improved by eating more fiber. It also lowers cholesterol! Yet most of us don’t consume nearly enough fiber in our […]
Read moreBy Chrissy Weaver, PA-C If you, like many Americans, suffer from diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain or gas and bloating, it’s likely you have begun some of your own research in an attempt to explain your chronic symptoms. A simple google search may yield a result that poses the question “Do YOU Have Leaky […]
Read moreBy Dr. James M Stewart The heart is at the center of the vasculature system which includes all of the arteries and veins through which blood flows. The heart is the most dependable muscle in your body. Over the average person’s lifespan, it will beat around 100,000 times per day, which amounts to around 2.5 […]
Read moreBEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR, TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SAVE MONEY AND TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEALTH CARE NEEDS At the beginning of every calendar year, many health insurance plan deductibles reset to $0. With most medical coverage, before your insurance company will start paying healthcare bills, your deductible must be met. You are […]
Read moreGranite Peaks GI is focused on delivering the highest quality of care for our patients and providing a safe, positive experience, whether our patients are having a procedure or being seen in our clinic for an office visit. Part of having a good experience means being an active member of your health care team. Get […]
Read moreWe all live hectic lives. The pace of modern life, with all of its technical distractions, can sometimes take away from the joy of eating. We gulp down our food while watching TV, texting, or tweeting, and don’t really take the time to eat our meals with mindfulness and savor our food. Thich Nhat Hanh, […]
Read moreA recent survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that slightly more than half of all Americans are still not sure what the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) means for them. About 4 in 10 people aren’t sure if the law is still in effect. (It is). Starting October 1, 2013, this health-care […]
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