Health Topics

What Causes Allergies?

You have an allergy when your body overreacts to allergens that cause problems for most people. Your body’s overreacting to the allergens is what causes symptoms:…

News Bulletin - March/April 2008

Nopales (Cactus) •  Nopales (cactus pads) are a vegetable native to Mexico. •  Nopales range in color from pale to dark green and have a slightly…

News Bulletin: November-December 2007

Sweet Potato A healthy portion of nutrition news, brought to you by Sequoia Community Health Centers. •  Sweet potato is a tender warm-weather vegetable and native…

Facts on Flu Shots

How much do you really know about the flu? Don’t fall for the myths. “The shot can give you the flu”.  False. Flu vaccines are made…

Cold vs. Flu

The cold and the flu are both respiratory illnesses but they are caused by different viruses. More than 200 different viruses are known to cause the…

The Four Pillars of Diabetes Care

Type 2 Diabetes has become a world wide pandemic that is affecting men, women, adults, adolescents, and even children. The outcomes are devastating to the individual…

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

by Rich Maloof The body needs omega-3’s but can’t produce them on its own.Omega-3 fatty acids, a type of polyunsaturated fatty acids, must come from the…

Go for Whole Grains

Whole-grain foods are more nutritious and fiber-rich than foods made with processed white flour. New research suggests that a diet rich in whole grains may help…

Healthy Breakfast: The Best Way to Begin Your Day

It might be the last thing on your morning to-do list, or it might not be on your list at all. But a healthy breakfast refuels…

News Bulletin: July-August 2007

A healthy portion of nutrition news, brought to you by Sequoia Community Health Centers. Watermelons •  Watermelon is a sweet and delicious warm season fruit, but…

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