3 Fun Family Activities for Fall
THE BEST FALL SPICES TO BOOST YOUR FAMILY’S HEALTH
It’s the season of fall spices. Pumpkin spice — which is actually a mix of many different seasonal spices — is a favorite, but it’s not the only one we should try this year. Seasonal spices are a fun way to literally spice up your meals, and many of them also have surprising health benefits!
has been shown to help reduce the pain and swelling associated with arthritis. The anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric may also help reduce inflammation in the brain, which has been linked to depression and Alzheimer’s. How to add more turmeric to your diet: Homemade curries are a great way to get a good dose of turmeric.You can also add turmeric to roasted vegetables or taco seasoning. SOMETHING FOR YOUR STOMACH: GINGER If you’ve ever drunk ginger ale on a plane to calm your upset stomach, then you’ve already experienced the healing properties of ginger. Ginger can be used to treat nausea, including nausea due to motion sickness and pregnancy. Studies show that ginger can also offer relief to cancer patients suffering from nausea caused by chemotherapy. How to add more ginger to your diet: There are many baked goods that call for ginger.Your morning coffee or tea could also benefit from a hint of ginger. These are just a few spices that are also superfoods! Do some research to discover the secret benefits of your favorite spices.
SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART: CINNAMON
Cinnamon can actually help lower your blood sugar levels, which is especially beneficial for folks with Type 2 diabetes. The Johns Hopkins Medicine website also reports that cinnamon has heart-healthy benefits. For example, studies show that cinnamon can reduce high blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels, thus decreasing the risk of developing heart disease. How to add more cinnamon to your diet: Sprinkle cinnamon on oatmeal or plain yogurt for a warming boost of flavor.You’ll also find cinnamon in pumpkin spice, a seasonal favorite. SOMETHING FOR YOUR BRAIN: TURMERIC Recent research has found that turmeric can reduce inflammation. A compound in turmeric called curcumin
TeamMember Spotlight: Cheyenne Stallions Emmett Native and Dedicated Dental Hygienist
This month, we’d like to highlight our new hygienist, Cheyenne. We’re so excited to have her join us at Elkins Dental! Cheyenne graduated from Idaho State University this year and obtained her license in August. She is not only excited to join our group as one of our amazing dental hygienists but also can't wait to implement everything she’s learned to help our patients’ smiles.
-Kalie and Caryn Whether it’s her softball team or her Elkins Dental team, Cheyenne always works her hardest. We’re lucky to have someone as driven as Cheyenne working side by side with us! healed after treatment. Knowing that I did something to help improve their health, and seeing them get back to their optimum health, is very satisfying.” In her free time, Cheyenne enjoys spending time with her family, riding horses, or visiting her family ranch. She also loves to play softball; during a normal summer, you can catch her out on the field with her team. Cheyenne was able to shadow her hygienist to see what it was like from the viewpoint of a dental hygienist. After visiting the dental office a couple of days each week, Cheyenne fell in love with it and decided she wanted to become a dental hygienist. This choice led her to leave Emmett as she worked toward earning her degree. After four years of hard work, she’s excited and satisfied to be back in her hometown. Now, Cheyenne works to give people the smiles they deserve.“The best part about what I do is seeing the satisfaction on my patients’ faces after a cleaning or when they’ve
Cheyenne’s journey to become a dental hygienist started when she went to her dentist.“I was introduced to dentistry when I was little,” she remembers.“I loved my hygienist and how she treated her patients. She made everything personal, loved what she did, and had a great attitude. I was always interested in what she did, and whenever my siblings would go back with her, I wanted to go with them to watch and learn more about it. The more I thought about it, the more oral health piqued my interest.” Her interest stayed with her as she grew up, and in high school, she began to actively seek out ways to learn more. For her senior project,
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