‘Health & Wellness’ Archives
The Vistas in Longmont offers continuous care
By Sandy Barnes Berthoud Recorder The Vistas is the first retirement community in Longmont to offer residents continuous care, says Executive Director Ginny Walker. The 124-unit facility at the intersection of Hover Road and Ninth Avenue provides three levels of service ranging from independent living to assisted living and memory care. Since opening in July, several of the independent living apartments have become home for residents who receive their meals in the club dining room and ... Full Story
Keeping mentally sharp: Helpful advice for seniors
By Sandy Barnes Berthoud Recorder Comedian Bill Cosby has a joke about your brain heading southward as you age. The minute you sit down, you remember what it is you have forgotten, he says in one of his vintage routines on getting older. (more...)
Healthy Gourmand: Creative pumpkin recipes for good
By Sandy Barnes Berthoud Recorder There’s no need to wait until Thanksgiving to enjoy the delicious flavor of pumpkin. From pie and bread to soup, pumpkin can star in low-fat recipes that not only taste good but also provide essential nutrients, including vitamin A. Here are three recipes to try. Happy eating! (more...)
Nutrition, lifestyle choices key to reducing breast
By Laurie Hindman Berthoud Recorder Michelle Bowman is a woman on a mission: to educate as many women as possible on breast health and the prevention of breast cancer. “I don’t want anyone to ever have to go through what I experienced,” she says. A breast cancer survivor, Bowman is also a registered nurse, licensed acupuncturist and the director of Longmont United Hospital’s Health Center of Integrated Therapies. Last week the Berthoud Recorder profiled Bowman’s diagnosis of breast ... Full Story
Breast cancer survivor Bowman advises women to follow
By Laurie HindmanBerthoud RecorderMichelle Bowman was living in Mexico when she dreamed she had breast cancer. She also had discomfort in her left breast. Upon return to her home in Berthoud she went immediately to her family physician, who did a thorough breast exam and assured her she had nothing to worry about. Bowman is a registered nurse, a licensed acupuncturist and the director of Longmont United Hospital’s Health Center of Integrative Therapies. (more...)
Healthy Gourmand: Warming Up with Hearty Vegetable
By Sandy Barnes Berthoud Recorder Sitting down to a bowl of home-cooked vegetable soup is a simple pleasure, as well as a nutritious one — especially as the weather cools down into fall mode. Here is a fairly easy recipe aimed to please busy cooks and their families. And it only takes about 15 minutes of preparation and an hour of simmering. When paired with a grilled cheese sandwich, this makes a great meal for lunch or supper. (more...)
The Healthy Gourmand: Flavorful and Inexpensive
By Sandy Barnes Berthoud Recorder For those who enjoy a glass of wine with their evening meals, or at a party with friends, there are many inexpensive and interesting organic varieties to consider. Why choose organic you might ask. One of the primary reasons people buy organic wine is that the grapes used to produce it are free of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers, and have minimal sulfite content. (more...)
The Healthy Gourmand: A Look at the ‘Dirty
By Sandy Barnes Berthoud Recorder A list of the “dirty dozen” fruits and vegetables got national attention last week, with stories appearing in the media about the Environmental Working Group’s report on pesticide levels in produce. According to the extensive study, which included six measurements of pesticides in samples of fruits and vegetables, peaches and imported grapes contain the highest levels — with apples, sweet bell peppers, celery and strawberries following closely. (See ... Full Story
The Healthy Gourmand: A New Twist on a Favorite
By Sandy Barnes Berthoud Recorder Whether at home or school, most youngsters and their mothers often rely on a simple favorite: the peanut butter and jelly sandwich. It’s quick, simple and fairly nutritious. However, delicious and even healthier alternatives exist in the form of other butters like sunflower and almond. And you don’t have to go to a special organic grocery store to find them. Most local grocery stores carry alternative butters, usually located near the extensive peanut ... Full Story
The Healthy Gourmand: Hearty Weekend Breakfast Ideas
By Sandy Barnes Berthoud Recorder Weekends are a good time to have a hearty breakfast that keeps you going well into the afternoon. Here are three recipes that are delicious and provide essential proteins and other nutritious ingredients. The bran muffins go well with the omelet, and the pancakes can be a meal in themselves. If there is time on busy weekday mornings, these recipes also can be used to start the day off right. (more...)
