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WILL PINKSTON | The Sun Crystal Troutt from Troutt Gardens in Massac County, Ill., stands behind her booth of homemade food stuffs, ingredients and home-grown heirloom vegetables Thursday in the cafeteria of Western Baptist Hospital. Local farmers market vendors set up shop in the cafeteria every other week to provide hospital staff healthy food options.
Locally grown for peak taste, nutrition
Fresh off the vine, from the hive or out of the oven: A local farmer’s market has taken its homemade goods from their traditional outdoor stands and into the hospital setting to provide nutritious,...
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Cooper-Clayton helps smoker conquer the habit
After 30 years of smoking, Paducah resident Frank Schuler knew he wanted to quit. He just didn’t know how. Schuler wasn’t facing any major health issues, but he was certain his life would be bet...
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Heat and medication: A recipe for disaster
People may not be aware that heat, like the kind many regions of the country have been experiencing this summer, puts extra stress on the heart and certain medicines can make things worse. Some dru...
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WILL PINKSTON | The Sun Freshly picked from locally grown farms, these baskets of vegetables overflow at Heath Health Foods in June. Many of the health store's customers inquire about the juice fasting diet which involves consuming only freshly juiced vegetables for an extended period of time to cleanse bodily systems.
Juice it up!
Looking to try some of the most popular freshly-squeezed juice recipes, but don’t know where to start? The following is a list of several contributed recipes from readers and Heath Health Foods...
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Fast track to losing weight?
Although the practice of fasting has been around for centuries as a means of meditation, religious connection or form of protest, the idea of fasting for dietary concerns is a relatively newer pros...
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Murray physician offers area-specific allergen tests
Dr. Arthur Allen of Murray ENT recently started offering a region-specific allergy test that covers 30 potential allergens. The test reveals which common allergens affect the body, and to what e...
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New surgical robot aids local physicians
The next generation of sophisticated da Vinci robotic surgery is now available at Western Baptist Hospital, extending its minimally invasive options to heart and lung procedures. More than 600 p...
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Emily Williams, 31, was diagnosed with a slow heartbeat following a fainting spell at her home in February. After receiving an MRI-safe pacemaker at Western Baptist Hospital, Williams' quality of life has improved.
Peace of mind: MRI-safe pacemaker relieves woman’s fainting spells
Emily Jaeger Williams’ husband, Jason, unknowingly diagnosed her slow heartbeat years ago. “He would listen to my heart and say it was slow,” said Williams, 31, a customer service representative...
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Stylish kicks or arch enemies? Getting to the foot of the problem
There’s no limit to the varying styles of shoes on the market nowadays, but even with numerous options available, aching dogs can still sweep people off their feet. So when selecting that next pair...
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WILL PINKSTON | The Sun Dr. John Cecil, pediatrician at Dallas Medical Family Clinic, reviews electronic medical records at the clinic in between patients Tuesday. According to Cecil, common pediatric digestive issues tend to arise from a child's dietary habits.
Poor diet can give kids digestive trouble
Although it often seems like children can eat anything from sugary sweets to fried foods and everything in between without feeling the consequences, when poor nutrition does catch up, children’s di...
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