Prevention is often called the best medicine. That’s the idea behind the Medicare Annual Wellness Exam. When can you receive your Annual Wellness Exam? The first step is to schedule your Welcome to Medicare physical with your physician. This takes place during your first year as a Medicare beneficiary. Twelve […]
You don’t have to be a Northern Arizona Suns player to get some court time during this season’s home games thanks to the Hoops for Hearts program. At every home game starting Saturday, February 4, 2017, two lucky fans will go for the best of three free throws during halftime […]
Winter in the Quad Cities means that school is in full swing, winter sports are underway and students are starting to wonder when their next snow day might take place. It also means that YRMC’s Partners for Healthy Students is on the road again, bringing healthcare services to schools throughout […]
Gastroenterologist Mark Thomas Worthington, M.D., A.G.A.F., is Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s Physician of the Year for 2016. “It is the greatest and most humbling honor to be recognized in this way for just doing my job,” states Dr. Worthington. “I am so proud to be part of an organization that […]
Chronic venous insufficiency is a condition that causes decreased blood flow from the leg veins to the heart. The decreased blood flow causes the blood to pool in the leg veins, which can lead to varicose veins. Special valves in the blood vessels of the legs ensure blood flows up […]
The annual holiday meal at Yavapai Regional Medical Center is no small event. YRMC’s Nutrition Services team prepares more than 1,350 free, festive meals in the span of two days, on both the East and West campus. It’s a gift to the employees, staff and volunteers each year, in appreciation […]
YRMC PhysicianCare Gastroenterology recently welcomed Physician Assistant Kimberley Scott, MHS, PA-C, to their team. Scott graduated from the University of South Alabama with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sports Injury Management. She also has earned certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. YRMC PhysicianCare Gastroenterology is located […]
Are you self-conscious about your varicose veins? Unfortunately, they may be more than just an embarrassment. Varicose veins may signal a circulatory system problem. Learn more during What You Need to Know About Varicose Veins featuring Matthew R. Dicker, MD, from Vascular and Interventional Specialists of Prescott. During this YRMC-sponsored event, […]
For nearly eleven years, Sandy Perriera has volunteered in the Emergency Department at YRMC East. She has logged more than 3,800 hours in one of the busiest, fastest paced departments at YRMC. Sandy’s can-do attitude and medical background make the Emergency Department a logical choice for her. “I like being […]
Students at Lincoln, Taylor Hicks and Granite Mountain School in Prescott are happy to have a new area of study. Thanks to FoodCorps, part of their day includes growing, harvesting, preparing and tasting foods from their own school garden. FoodCorps is a nationwide team of AmeriCorps service members whose goal […]
Gunnar Ohlson’s life reads like an adventure novel. At five years old, he immigrated to the United States from Sweden and worked on a farm to help support his family during the Great Depression. He lost his right leg when he was wounded in World War II, and was awarded […]
YRMC’s annual Sandy Zinn Martin Award is a unique honor. In remembrance of a former volunteer who exemplified selflessness, both in the hospital and in the community at large, the award holds special meaning among the volunteers at YRMC. “When I won that award, it was a total shock,” says […]
Osteoporosis and certain types of cancers can cause spinal compression fractures, which lead to collapsed vertebrae and extreme pain. This decreases a person’s ability to be active and can lead to many other complications as a result of becoming sedentary. Prescott Valley resident Norman Walsh was in extreme pain and […]
Do you know how to get kids really excited about healthy food? Elena Greenberg, a FoodCorps Service Member with the Prescott Farmers Market knows how: give them a space to garden and grow their own food; sample, prepare and enjoy freshly harvested produce together with them; and increase their access […]
It’s hard to deny the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables. Dozens of research studies show that the more produce we eat, the lower our risk of developing a number of serious illnesses, including cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Although winter may not seem like the ideal time to enjoy […]
Amy Kallio, PA-C, recently joined the YRMC PhysicianCare Family Medicine team at 1050 Gail Gardner Way in Prescott. Amy Kallio brings years of experience caring for the healthcare needs of adults in outpatient settings similar to YRMC PhysicianCare Family Medicine. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from the Physician […]
Yavapai County residents who need specialized and rare blood tests can receive them close to home thanks to a relationship Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) has established with Mayo Medical Labs. “Mayo approached YRMC about serving as our exclusive ‘reference lab,’” said Stephanie Fricke, MT, ASCP, Director, YRMC Laboratory Services. […]
A 300-point game is every bowler’s goal. In life, amateur bowler Randi Suppes is doing that and more. A wife, mother and grandmother … a retired travel agent who explored Australia, Bali, Italy, Singapore and more … a dedicated Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) and Mended Hearts volunteer whose cardiologist […]
Chocolate truffles are a type of chocolate confectionery, traditionally made with a chocolate ganache center coated in chocolate. Chocolate can actually be quite healthy. Cocoa has some really important antioxidants that have been shown that even go into our brains. The brain is very selective of what it lets in […]
You could say Gwen Rhodes’s heart was stolen by cardiovascular nursing early in her career. “I saw that you can fix a patient’s heart and they can go home, play with their grandchildren, pet their dogs and pick up their healthy, productive lives,” said Gwen. “It felt good.” While attending […]
Here’s a remarkable statistic: according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), most American adults spend a whopping 87% of their time indoors. Another 6% is spent riding or idling in cars, leaving only 7% of our days open for outdoor activities. Because we spend so much of our lives […]
By Rita Carey-Rubin. Here’s some great news for anyone who loves fresh, delicious produce: the Prescott Winter Farmers Market is open in two convenient locations this year! You can enjoy our local winter’s bounty in Prescott, at the Pendleton Wellness Center, Saturdays from 10 am-1 pm, and at the Harkins […]
Is arthritic knee pain starting to affect your day-to-day activities? You’re not alone. Studies show that by age 45, 17% of adults experience some form of knee pain from arthritis. This increases 1% with each year of age. When discomfort begins to keep you from doing the things you enjoy, […]
For the team at Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC), serving the community has always meant providing high-quality healthcare services. Recently, however, the definition of “serving the community” has expanded to include providing reliable, expert sourced, up-to-the-minute healthcare information for people throughout the region. “YRMC’s Vision is to create a Total […]
Finding health insurance coverage that works for you and your family can be confusing. Should you look for coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace (healthcare.gov) or are you eligible for Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS – Arizona’s Medicaid)? Representatives from trusted, local organizations are available to answer these […]
Guy Garrett, MHS, PA-C, has joined the YRMC PhysicianCare Cardiology team at 802 Ainsworth Drive in Prescott. A Physician Assistant who specializes in cardiology, Garrett earned a Master of Health Science Degree from the Physician Assistant Program at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. He also holds a Bachelor of […]
Today we are going to make a delicious recipe using brussels sprouts – one of the most unpopular vegetables thanks to our dear grandmother’s method of cooking them or better yet, boiling them to death. These fabulous miniature cabbage looking hearty winter vegetables can be prepared in so many fantastic […]
Watch the top-rated show The Voice and you’ll see famous performers and musicians coaching amateur singers to success. Visit Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC’s) Physical Rehabilitation Services and you’ll find an exceptional team using videostroboscopy – the latest technology – to help people regain their voices. “Vocal cords are very […]
Amanda and Rusty Summers are busy professionals who work full-time. Amanda helps both her 83-year-old mother Anne and 85-year-old mother-in-law Melvyna with their medical appointments, prescriptions and other healthcare needs. Several years ago, Amanda decided it was time for the family to get smart about managing their healthcare. Her first […]
I was so pleased to welcome and cook with a very special guest; Elena Greenberg, a creative and passionate FoodCorps service member who works with our local schools and community to connect kids with healthy food. When you go to www.foodcorps.org, the first thing you see is a banner that […]
In July 2014, Bob White underwent a coronary angioplasty with stent placement to open up two of the arteries in his heart that were significantly blocked by plaque. One stent was inserted into the left anterior descending artery (LAD): the main blood vessel feeding the front wall of the heart. […]
Dr. John Spitalieri has joined YRMC PhysicianCare’s Neurosurgical team at 1001 Division Street in Prescott. He is a graduate of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed a Residency Program at Arrowhead Hospital in Colton, California. Dr. Spitalieri is Fellowship-trained in Neurosurgery at Cooper Hospital in Camden, New Jersey and […]
I was so pleased to cook in this beautiful kitchen today, designed and built by Dorn Homes. In addition to being beautiful this is also an organic home that was built with materials and features that provide a safe and healthy indoor environment for everyone living here. Today we are […]
If I’m feeling well, why do I need a wellness exam? I get an annual physical so why do I need a yearly wellness exam, too? These are questions physicians hear less frequently now that the Medicare Annual Wellness Exam has been around a few years. “At first, patients were […]
Taking a potent blood thinner has never been as simple as washing down a pill with your breakfast juice. Frequent blood tests and dietary restrictions were the routine for most people taking these medications in the past. “The new anticoagulants are making life easier for some people,” said James G. […]
Max was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) several years ago. Since then, physicians have managed his symptoms with medications, bronchodilators and oxygen therapy. The 73-year-old also benefits from palliative medicine, a medical specialty dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with serious or chronic illnesses, such […]
In November 2016, cardiac care in northern and central Arizona takes a major leap forward with the introduction of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) at The James Family Heart Center at Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) West. “TAVR is a significant milestone on many levels,” said Pierre Tibi, MD, Cardiothoracic […]
When we think of pumpkins we immediately picture a jack-o-lantern on Halloween or a pumpkin pie during Thanksgiving dinner. There are various types of pumpkins and countless pumpkin recipes. If we are going to cook with pumpkins we are best off using the pie pumpkin variety; which tends to be […]
Randy Meyers set off for the top of Mingus Mountain that June morning in search of a training site among the Ponderosa Pines. The Prescott Valley resident volunteers as the training coordinator for the Yavapai County Search and Rescue Team Dog Unit. Meyers and Bo – his 82-pound yellow Labrador […]
Prescott Frontier Days, Inc. – host of the World’s Oldest Rodeo – and its partnership with Wrangler’s Tough Enough to Wear Pink initiative recently donated $2,000 to The BreastCare Center at YRMC. Founded in 2004, Tough Enough to Wear Pink supports rodeos – like Prescott’s World’s Oldest Rodeo – as […]
Pillows are typically used for sleeping, tossing on sectionals and occasionally as a weapon by siblings sharing bedrooms. Jose Torres, MD, Cardiovascular Surgeon at The James Family Heart Center at YRMC, knows that a certain pillow also can be used to explain complicated heart surgeries to patients and their loved […]
We’ve all heard that it’s important to monitor our cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is produced naturally by your body, but it’s also found in food products that come from animal sources like meat, poultry and dairy products. Even though cholesterol has gotten a bad rap, your body actually needs a certain […]
The location where an Interventional Radiologist performs image-guided, minimally invasive procedures is a room in the Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) or the Angiography Suite. This state-of-the-art environment is like an operating room with diagnostic imaging equipment that assists the Interventional Radiologist during a procedure. or click here to watch Dr. […]
Dr. Anil Kumar has joined YRMC PhysicianCare‘s cardiology team in the YRMC Outpatient Services Building in Prescott Valley. Dr. Anil Kumar is a graduate of Government Medical College in Punjab, India, and completed extensive residency program training, to include: Internal Medicine Residency, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, […]
When we look at the numbers, there is no doubt that our daily habits, including what we eat, how much we move, and whether or not we smoke, significantly impact our health. A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control estimates that 80% of deaths from coronary artery disease […]
I cook with salt because it brings out the natural flavor in food. When you cook using a little bit in the beginning, a little bit in the middle and maybe a little bit at the end you actually use less salt than if you just wait until the end […]
Robbie Nicol, Executive Director of the Yavapai Regional Medical Center Foundation, announced the Foundation’s receipt of a $15,000 donation from Wells Fargo. This donation will support Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s Partners for Healthy Students program. In 2015, the program’s School-Based Kids Health Clinics and the Mobile Kids Health Clinic provided […]
Today we are going to make a few really easy, delicious recipes using tofu – one of my favorite high-protein, plant-based foods. While tofu is enjoyed daily in many Asian countries, it doesn’t make its way into American kitchens that often. That’s too bad, because tofu is a very versatile, […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s Partners for Healthy Students program received 1,000 Smile Bags consisting of a toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss and a plastic carrying bag to hold the items from Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation. YRMC’s Partners for Healthy Students program provides no-cost healthcare services to eligible students through our […]
“I was having leg pain whenever I walked. My primary care physician referred me to a local interventional radiologist, who she said could help me with this problem.” ~Caroline R. Interventional radiologists tend to fly below the healthcare radar, but they serve a very important function in our community. Typically, […]
“After Dr. Dicker showed me the before and after pictures, I was shocked. I probably wouldn’t have made it through the year.” –Mark Fillmore, Prescott Valley An aortic aneurysm is a weakened area in the body’s largest artery, the aorta, which carries blood from the heart to the rest of […]
Homer Stevens could not walk far because his legs would tire out quickly and his toe was black, swollen and very painful. His quality of life suffered. His podiatrist suggested that he might have a circulation problem and recommended he get tested for Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD). What is Peripheral […]
The volunteer workforce has always been a critical element in the success of most nonprofit organizations. A strong volunteer presence can mean the difference between a nonprofit keeping their doors open day after day or drastically reducing their services or closing their doors for good. Close to home, volunteers enhance the […]
It may have been the skilled heart doctor who performed an open heart surgery, the compassion a nurse showed during a difficult moment or a gentle hug that calmed a fearful child. It may have been a simple act of kindness from one of our volunteers that made someone feel […]
Michael is a happy, active 11-year old boy with a serious health problem. He has pediatric nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition characterized by an abnormal buildup of fat in liver cells. NAFLD can lead to permanent liver damage and cirrhosis, and it’s the leading cause of liver disease […]
Recently, I bought a crate of gorgeous spring greens, grown locally at Whipstone Farm in Paulden and brought them to the set of The Morning Scramble with for my monthly live segment. We piled bok choy, tatsoi, spinach, baby kale, baby arugula, turnip greens, and radish greens on the kitchen […]
Are you thinking about becoming a volunteer at the YRMC Gift Shop? Good for you! And we mean, literally, “Good for you!” YRMC Gift Shop volunteers report that they are reaping benefits on many different levels. Here are just a few: Good for your social life. Several YRMC Gift Shop […]
A Healthy Composed Salad is one which each component or ingredient is elaborately put together or arranged neatly on a plate rather than tossed like we typically get when we order salad. Change the presentation and change the experience for your guests by offering different ingredients and providing endless possibilities […]
Today we are celebrating summer family gatherings, picnics at the lake, backyard barbeques and also a special YRMC anniversary! Ten years ago, the YRMC East campus in Prescott Valley opened up its doors to the community. And since then, it’s grown into a state of the art hospital! I had […]
Today we are going to cook with a very healthy, very old grain that most of us probably associate only with beer – or soup. Any guesses what it might be? It’s barley! This little grain has been a staple in diets around the world for a longer time than […]
For Kim, life could not have been better. She was married to the man of her dreams, had a job she enjoyed, and was surrounded by family and friends. But Kim’s good life was shattered when, following her regular mammography exam, she received a call telling her to contact her […]
Ask Jill Potter, RN, the number one way to lower your risk for heart disease and she doesn’t hesitate before responding: “get up and get moving.” Potter – who has earned certification both as an Exercise Physiologist and a Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional – understands how the heart responds to exercise. She […]
There’s no doubt about it. Preparing and eating meals together as a family are two of the most important steps you can take toward ensuring good health for your kids. Scientific studies show that children who frequently eat meals at home with their families tend to enjoy more fruits and […]
For Russ Dowling, the diagnosis of diabetes was a frightening surprise. For many years, his doctor had encouraged him to change his diet and lose some weight, but because his lab results were always normal, Russ felt pretty healthy. He tried making diet changes, but didn’t take them seriously. According […]
Turn back the calendar 10 years and you’ll see the Human Genome Project was publishing the final chromosome sequence in Nature…Daniel Powter’s song “Bad Day” was heading for platinum status…and people were slipping their feet into brightly colored clogs called Crocs. In May 2006, Western Yavapai County residents – especially […]
What we choose to drink each day really has a big impact on our health. Sugar-laden drinks like sodas, energy drinks, and even fruit juices and smoothies promote weight gain by providing extra calories, but can also damage our health in more subtle ways. Sugar has been shown to impair […]
Demi Lovato belted out “Let It Go” from “Frozen” for 8-year-old Madison … College student Daniel watched dolphins dance in the ocean as he listened to the latest Weezer CD … Kate immersed herself in her favorite Chopin compositions. Even with their diverse musical tastes, Madison, Daniel and Kate […]
There’s a certain table in the cafeteria at Yavapai Regional Medical Center West in Prescott that’s occupied by the same group each Thursday afternoon. It’s not a standing medical consultation or physician’s power lunch. It’s a group of like-minded volunteers who look forward to their weekly time together. They share […]
Botox® was first approved by the FDA for cosmetic use in 2002 and since then, has become synonymous with facial wrinkle reduction and creating, at least temporarily, a more youthful look. Today, however, physicians are also successfully using Botox® to treat serious medical conditions, including muscle spasticity resulting from brain […]
Western Yavapai County residents are healing their own arthritic joints, ligament strains, muscle injuries and more with help from Bradley Benson, DO, and a procedure called Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP). “PRP is a corrective treatment. It helps regenerate and rebuild tissue,” said Dr. Benson, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist, YRMC […]
JoAnn spends every weekend she can hiking. She’s trekked the Grand Canyon five times and explored hiking trails throughout Arizona. That’s why she was surprised when a bone density scan revealed she had osteoporosis, a condition that causes bone loss and can lead to fractures. “I was running, hiking, walking […]
Spring is the time to really enjoy greens! They are new, tender, they have a real mild flavor and they are really versatile. You can take spring baby greens and you can throw them in a salad, chop them up and put them into soups, a quiche, an omelette or […]
One of my goals as a dietician and educator is to get people cooking at home more often. After all, there is no doubt that good health starts with the foods we nourish our bodies with each day, and the more we cook at home, the better our chances are […]
To snack or not to snack…that is the question. Whether or not to snack during the day is actually a question I am often asked and my usual reply is – maybe! Having a snack between meals can be beneficial – if you are hungry or have low energy between […]
A promising new mammography technology that finds forty-one percent more aggressive cancers and can reduce patient recall rates by as much as forty percent has arrived at the BreastCare Center at Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott Valley. This new technology, known as breast tomosynthesis, creates a 3-dimensional image that […]
We concentrate so much on carbohydrates, protein and fat in our daily diets which is important; but I think what is more important is the food we put on our plate and the source of where we get these carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Getting a good balance of everything by […]
Physicians across the U.S. and in Arizona recognize Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) as a pioneer in Patient Blood Management (PBM). After its May 12, 2016 PBM Symposium – Doctors and Patients: The Patient Blood Management Collaboration – many predict YRMC will also become a destination for patients seeking the […]
What does the phrase “precious resource” bring to mind? Most Yavapai County residents think “water” but for Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) caregivers – physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals – these words are associated with strategies to conserve patients’ blood. YRMC launched its Patient Blood Management (PBM) program in […]
Hal Harner has logged tremendous distances on the stationary rowing machine at Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC’s) Wellness Center. So many, in fact, that the YMRC volunteer was recently recognized by the rowing machine’s manufacturer for reaching five million meters (3,107 miles). “That’s the equivalent of rowing from Los Angeles […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) East and West have received Level IV Trauma Designation from the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), Bureau of Emergency Services and Trauma System. “This is confirmation of YRMC’s work to prepare for trauma designation,” said Irene Connor, RN, Director, Emergency Services, YRMC East. YRMC joins […]
Quality and convenience don’t always go hand-in-hand, but at Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC’s) new YRMC Outpatient Services Building, they’re perfectly paired! “What distinguishes YRMC’s Outpatient Services Building from other such centers is its association with YRMC, a brand that the community knows, trusts and associates with high-quality healthcare,” said Larry […]
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) or MRI Digital Technology in Western Yavapai County will take a major leap forward when Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) introduces its new broadband digital system in February. The MRI’s digital technology – located in a newly constructed MRI suite at YRMC West – will deliver: […]
Celebrity chefs and butter-drenched recipes are common fare in today’s food-frenzied world. But visit Rita Carey Rubin’s kitchen on the studio set of Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC’s) Your Healthy Kitchen and you’ll soon see that food can be both flavorful and healthful. Click here to watch Rita on AZTV’s […]
Orthopedic surgeons understand that precise alignment is key to successful joint replacement surgery. Thanks to its Computer-Assisted Navigation system, people undergoing hip and knee replacement at Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) can experience the results of this exceptional accuracy: improved joint stability and better range of motion. Computer-Assisted Navigation technology […]
Today we are going to cook up some roots – which I think are some of the most under-appreciated plant foods out there. Other veggies, like cauliflower, kale, broccoli, and even brussels sprouts have had their day in the sun, but roots, like turnips, parsnips, rutabagas, beets, even carrots and […]
I was at the farmers market a few weekends ago, filling my basket with some beautiful winter roots and greens, when a fellow shopper commented on his bad childhood memory of eating mushy, waterlogged, mashed rutabagas. It wasn’t a great memory – and I really couldn’t blame him from steering […]
I decided that today we’ll be making some delicious and unusual types of pesto from unexpected ingredients with our very special guest, Aimee Novak, owner of Soldi Back Alley Bistro in Prescott. Welcome to ‘Aimee Novak’s Pesto Possibilities’. In this video you’ll discover a whole new way of looking at […]
We want to eat healthy in the winter, but just thinking about cold, crisp salads with this kind of weather. It’s just not happening. How do you get a salad to be comforting in the winter? The first thing to think about is using seasonal produce. Fortunately winter is a […]
I’m so excited to share my first of many visits to AZTV’s Morning Scramble with Sandy Moss, where I will be cooking all sorts of healthy and delicious meals to share with the community. As a registered dietician and certified diabetes instructor here at YRMC, I work with patients mostly […]
As you can see on this video, we are out on another field trip today – but we haven’t really gone too far – just to my backyard – where we are about to grill some of these gorgeous vegetables. If you’ve seen any of our previous videos, you already […]
You know, I have never met a vegetable I didn’t like, and I especially like vegetables that are simply prepared – allowing their own special flavors to shine through. That being said, it’s fun to dress them up sometimes, and just a simple sauce, pesto or spice blend tossed with […]
When the holiday season comes around each year, I start thinking about food (even more than I usually do!), and what I can prepare to make the holidays special. I do enjoy making holiday meals that take a little more time to prepare and that are a bit more decadent […]
There’s not a lot of cooking going on in our kitchen today – we’ll just be boiling some water and gathering some fruit, vegetables, herbs and spices together to make healthy beverages you can enjoy every day! What we choose to drink each day really has a big impact on […]
We’re visiting Whipstone Farm in Paulden, Arizona today where they’re harvesting fresh produce for the weekly farmers market in Prescott. Whipstone is one of more than 60 local vendors who sell their high quality, locally grown food each Saturday morning in Prescott. Shanti Rade is the owner of Whipstone and […]
Today I’d like to talk about preventing cancer with healthy lifestyle habits, including exercise and, of course diet. Lots of good research over many years has helped us narrow down some really important recommendations for living cancer-free and these are summarized in a report that was published a few years […]
I am pleased to welcome a very special guest today, Dr. Pierre Tibi, Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the YRMC James Family Heart Center. I meet with many heart patients that come into our cardiac rehab program and they are usually very concerned about making changes to their diets to […]
Today, as you will see, is all about cooking with kale – one of the most nutritious greens you can find in the market or grow in your own garden. Kale belongs to the big family of cruciferous vegetables, which includes broccoli, cauliflower, collard greens, mustard greens, bok choy, Brussels […]
I’m here today with some very special guests, Stephen and Cindy Scott, owners of Terroir Seeds and Underwood Gardens, located in Chino Valley and online at UnderwoodGardens.com. Stephen and Cindy both have so much knowledge – for everything from creating healthy, fertile soil and growing food from seed to building […]
We’ve been using a lot of different herbs in our kitchen to boost the flavor, color and nutrients in meals. Although you may not be used to cooking much with herbs like parsley and mint – cilantro may be an herb you know and love. After all, in Mexican and […]
In an earlier post, we explored ways to use more fresh herbs in your kitchen, starting with parsley, one of the most nutritious, inexpensive, and versatile herbs. Remember, cooking with herbs adds a ton of fresh, vibrant flavor to meals, which helps you cut back on the amount of salt […]
