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Barley Risotto with Semi-dried Tomatoes and Basil Serves: 4 Ingredients 766g barley (pearl raw) 1 (330g) large brown onion (diced) 3 (35g) garlic (minced) 22g button mushroom (largely diced) 2.01 stock (chicken or beef) Salt to taste 2 tsp (6g) black pepper (cracked) 5 tbsp (120g) extra virgin olive [...]
The pediatricians in the Emergency Department at CentraState Medical Center offer parents these tips to help keep kids safe around the house. Injuries in the home These are one of the top reasons children visit the ER. Keep any object that is sharp, hot, toxic, or a choking hazard [...]
Breakfast Burritos Serves 4 Ingredients 1 cup green onion, chopped (green part only) 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced ½ pound bulk sausage (get one with no onion or garlic added) ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 7 eggs ⅓ cup [...]
Back-to-school time means back to playing sports. Here are some tips for parents to keep your kids safe when they get back in the game. Prevent Dehydration Make sure your child is fully hydrated before playing sports. Send them with a refillable water bottle to drink from throughout the [...]
Cold season runs from September until March or April. Colds—which are the most common illness among children of all ages—can still make most children feel miserable. Because colds are respiratory viral infections, antibiotics, which treat bacterial infections, are not useful for treatment. Common Cold Symptoms Watery nasal mucus Sneezing [...]
What kid doesn’t love having fun in the great outdoors? Here are some tips to keep them safe. Prevent Dehydration Make sure your child is fully hydrated before leaving the house to play outside. Send them with a refillable water bottle to drink from throughout the day. Take Breaks [...]
By Troy Sukkarieh, MD Kidney stones are often the uninvited guests to the most significant days of our lives. Because they can strike without much warning, I’ve treated patients for kidney stones on their wedding day, graduation day, and even before – and during – their honeymoon. Unfortunately, kidney [...]
By Emily Bessemer, DPT, CLT-LANA Imagine suddenly feeling like you have to urinate at a crowded event, or urinating every time you cough or sneeze. For many women and men, this is a frequent concern that seriously impacts the quality of their lives. Whether caused by a medical issue, [...]
By Rekha Gohel, MD While urinary tract infections are common in women, they may be misdiagnosed as a neurological disorder in seniors. Left untreated, the infection can result in permanent kidney damage. Learning how to recognize the symptoms of infection in women, seniors and even men can ensure proper [...]
Imagine how it feels to live in agonizing pain every day. That was the heartbreaking reality for Pauline Lukenoff-Bishop, who suffers from severe arthritis in her neck, back, and joints. For decades, the 57-year-old Hazlet resident endured constant, throbbing pain that extended from her head down to her knees. “I couldn’t [...]
