Healthy Life: Welcome to fall allergies
Fall is the peak time for many viral illnesses. However, it is also a time of seasonal allergy surges.
Dianna Richardson
Dr. Dianna Richardson has been serving Jefferson City and the surrounding communities for more than 22 years. She has worked in the field of health and nutrition as a wellness practitioner for more than 30 years. Richardson holds a doctorate in naturopathy, along with degrees in nutrition and a master's degree in public health education. She may be found at the Health, Wellness & Nutrition Center, LLC on Dix Road in Jefferson City, Missouri.
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Healthy Life: Foods for fall health
With the passing of Labor Day, we move quickly into the fall season. School is back in session, temperatures begin their slow decline, and certain foods are mo…
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Healthy Life: Beat the heat with creative sandwiches
As the dog days of summer linger through August, light yet nutritious sandwiches may offer a full belly without heating up the kitchen. August is National Sand…
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Healthy Life: A melon by any name
Melon season has arrived! There is nothing quite like slices of chilled melon on a hot summer day to cool the body and restore lost electrolytes.
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Healthy Life: Diet plays a role in healthy skin
Have you noticed some days your skin seems healthier than others? It may be changes in your diet or things you haven't been eating regularly that are the culpr…
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Healthy Life: Feed your brain
Our brains are an energy-intensive organ. About 20-25 percent of daily calorie intake is used by the brain for automated things like breathing, digesting and m…
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Healthy Life: Fenugreek offers host of health, flavor benefits
Fenugreek is an herb most often associated with Indian cooking. It is also used in Middle Eastern dishes as well as some Asian dishes. The leaves and seeds of …
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Healthy Life: Crack a shell for National Egg Month
Did you know May is considered National Egg Month? Although often avoided, eggs are a tremendously "nutrient dense" food. Eggs are a complete source of protein…
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Healthy Life: More than a sweet treat
As April showers give way to May flowers, for many thoughts turn toward Mother's Day. This special day is celebrated in various ways. However, flowers and a sp…
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Healthy Life: Pecans pack a health boost
The U.S. produces about 80 percent of the world's pecan crop. There are more than 1,000 varieties of pecans with many of the varieties named for Native America…
