Diet and Prevention
Take control of your lifestyle to prevent falling into old habits this fall!
Research and practice have shown the immense impact that lifestyle can play on our body as well as overall health. Many people feel that they lose control of their health when they are not feeling well or when life becomes busy or stressful. For this reason, the Stram Center believes it is essential to embrace a healthy lifestyle and allow people to take control of their health.
Read MoreSummer is the Season of Colorful Foods!
Keep meals interesting, try new greens, fruits, and vegetables!
Read MoreHerb of the Month: Bo He
Bo He - AKA peppermint - is used in Chinese Medicine to refresh the mind and move stagnant liver energy.
Read MoreCancer Survivorship: Things To Consider
Bringing attention to the after-math of surviving cancer is extremely important, as more people than ever are surviving cancer. Dr. Puc offers some things to consider based off more than 20-years of experience in the clinical practice of adult hematology and medical oncology.
Read MoreSoy as a Potential Tool for Cancer Prevention-Risk Reduction
As cancer is the 2nd most common leading cause of death in the United States, it is very important to embrace a healthy lifestyle to promote cancer prevention and cancer risk reduction. One food that has been found to have a strong connection to preventing certain cancers as well as helping fight cancer that someone may have is soy foods. Read below to learn more about the cancer prevention/cancer fighting potential of soy as well as to find a tasty tofu recipe!
Read MoreHeathy Habits for Healthy Skin and Cancer Prevention
Skin cancer is a major problem in this country that many times can be prevented if the proper steps are taken. The National Cancer Institute estimates 40-50% of Americans who live to age 65 will have skin cancer at least once. Yet nearly all skin cancers are preventable if detected and treated early.1 Key lifestyle techniques, including nutrition have been found to be an important piece of skin cancer prevention. Read below for more information, including a healthy recipe full of cancer fighting compounds.
Read MoreHERB OF THE MONTH: The Nature of Sweetness
Excessive sweetness, whether in an herb or foods can have negative effects on health.
Read MoreSimple Dietary Techniques for IBS Management
Unfortunately many people around the world suffer from intestinal distress, also known as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). For many patients at the Stram Center, we are able to use food and supplements to help one manage their IBS. In recognition of IBS Awareness Month, below is some basic information on our dietary approach for IBS Management at the Stram Center. Also be sure to try the tasty IBS Smoothie below.
Read MorePoint of the Month: Transforming Food to Nutrients with Acupressure
Acupressure tips to help promote healthy transformation of food into nutrients.
Read MoreUsing Natural Flavor Enhancers to Create Delicious and Nutritious Meals!
In recognition of National Nutrition Month® 2016, work to Savor the Flavor of Eating Right! Many feel that the only way to flavor food is to add oil and/or salt. While oil and/or salt can be an important part of flavoring a dish, there are many other more nutritious and delicious ways to flavor foods using natural flavor enhancers. Natural Flavor Enhancers are food items that can be used to enhance the flavor of your food. It is recommended to experiment with the many possible flavor combinations by using several flavor enhancers in a dish. Below are examples of common flavor enhancers.
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