From the PMR Blog
Practical articles on pain, injury recovery, movement, nutrition, and everyday wellness.
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May 11, 2019
Low Blood Pressure Diet: Fluids, Salt and Meals That May Help
A low blood pressure diet may ease dizziness. Learn how fluids, salt and meal size affect hypotension, habits that help and when fainting needs 911.
April 20, 2019
Foods Good for Digestion: What to Eat for a Healthier Gut
Discover foods good for digestion, from fermented foods to prebiotic plants and kiwifruit, plus which foods to limit and when to see a doctor about symptoms.
March 30, 2019
Stomach Ulcer Diet: Foods to Eat and Avoid While You Heal
A stomach ulcer diet can ease discomfort while treatment heals the ulcer. Learn what causes ulcers, which foods may help and which symptoms are an emergency.
March 9, 2019
Foods That Lower Blood Sugar: What Helps and What Doesn’t
Looking for foods that lower blood sugar? See which foods keep levels steadier, what research says about cinnamon and vinegar, and when to call your doctor.
February 16, 2019
CCHO Diet: How a Consistent Carbohydrate Diet Works
A CCHO diet keeps carbs steady from day to day to help manage blood sugar. Learn how carb choices work, how to plan meals and when to get help.
January 26, 2019
Low Sugar Diet: How to Cut Added Sugar Without Feeling Deprived
A low sugar diet cuts added sugar, not fruit. Learn how much is too much, how to spot hidden sugar on food labels and easy swaps for drinks and snacks.
January 5, 2019
Type 2 Diabetes Diet: What to Eat and How to Plan Meals
A type 2 diabetes diet is flexible, not strict. Learn the plate method, how to choose and count carbs, and how activity and your care team fit in.
December 15, 2018
Good Eating Habits: How to Build Them and Make Them Stick
Good eating habits shape how, when and why you eat. Learn daily habits worth building, how to change old routines and how to handle stress eating.
November 24, 2018
Food Allergy Symptoms in Adults: From Mild Reactions to Anaphylaxis
Food allergy symptoms in adults range from hives and an itchy mouth to anaphylaxis. Learn how fast reactions start and which signs are an emergency.
November 3, 2018
Long Term Effects of Childhood Obesity and How to Change the Path
Learn the long term effects of childhood obesity on the heart, blood sugar, joints and mental health, and why habits and care started now can lower the risk.
October 13, 2018
Food Intolerance vs Allergy: How to Tell the Difference
Food intolerance vs allergy: one involves your immune system and can be life-threatening, the other mostly your gut. Learn the signs and when to get help.
September 22, 2018
Nutrition for Kids: What Growing Bodies Need and How to Serve It
A practical guide to nutrition for kids: key nutrients for growing bodies, picky eating tips, smart snacks and drinks, and when to call the pediatrician.