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Healthy Community Healthy You – Music & Exercise
Dr. Megan Johnson McCullough –Healthy Community Healthy You – Music & Exercise – move it move it groove it groove it The sweats dripping, the music is pumping, and you are in the workout zone. Music practically coincides with exercise. It’s a sin to forget your headphones when going to the gym. Having the latest […]
Read More →Healthy Community Healthy You – Whiplash – Surprise Distress to The Body
Dr. Megan Johnson McCullough — Whiplash is caused by a forward or backwards jerking of the head. The most common cause is from being in a car accident. Symptoms don’t always immediately present themselves, but tend to surface at least within 24 hours of the trauma. Soft tissue becomes damaged from the jerking motion to […]
Read More →Healthy Community Healthy You – Chia Seeds – Not Just A Silly Plant To Grow
Dr. Megan Johnson McCullough –Cha-cha-cha-chia…. you remember the Chia Pet?? Now, health food stores are making claims that these tiny seeds are packed with nutrients and can help curb hunger. Chia is a type of seed that come from the Mexican desert plant called Salvia hispanica. “Chia” actually means strength. The ancient Mayan and Aztec […]
Read More →Healthy Community Healthy You – Body Fat – Extra Layer That Could Go Or Not
Dr. Megan Johnson McCullough–Oh that extra layer, extra cushion, or extra roll we cringe looking at in the mirror. Body fat is that extra storage dump that seems to creep up on many of us. These fat cells called adipose tissue add up in the body and suddenly there is an excess amount we don’t […]
Read More →Healthy Community Healthy You – Hepatitis C: The Liver’s Enemy
Dr. Megan Johnson McCullough –Hepatitis C is a type of viral infection that causes inflammation to the liver. The hepatitis C virus (HCV) is spread through blood that is contaminated. It is most commonly spread via shared needles or other tools that inject drugs. HCV can be short term, but for about 70-85% of people, […]
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PTSD: Movement is medicine Post-traumatic stress disorder can happen to anyone who has experienced a dangerous, shocking, or scary event. The person can feel afraid and triggered by certain situations. In a split second, the person can enter the “flight or fight” mode. They feel they must protect themselves from harm. Some people can naturally […]
Read More →Healthy Community Healthy You – Soy – Pros & Cons
Megan Johnson McCullough — Soybeans produce soy which can be processed into a protein that can used in powder or in the form of milk. It comes from an Asian plant and is enjoyed by many in the form of tofu, miso, or protein powder. It is found on many nutrition labels as an ingredient. […]
Read More →Healthy Community Healthy You – Deoderant vs Antiperspirant
Megan Johnson McCullough–Deodorants are applied to the arm pits, feet, and other body parts to prevent body odor (BO) from making its smelly presence. Their purpose is to eliminate odor and control sweat near the underarms. When a person excessively sweats, using an antiperspirant might be a consideration. The primary difference between these two sweaty […]
Read More →Healthy Community Healthy You Burping – Oops Excuse Me!
Megan Johnson McCullough –When you eat, food enters the mouth, is swallowed, then travels down the esophagus and into the stomach. Upon arrival, the digestive system uses bacteria, acid, enzymes, and chemicals to help pull nutrients from food to be used for energy. Sometimes as you swallow, you might take in additional air. This can […]
Read More →Healthy Community Healthy You -Overeating -Ignoring Hunger Signals
Megan Johnson McCullough –We are all too familiar with that feeling of being stuffed. For some it’s a rare occasion, but for others each meal can present the chance to eat and eat until overeating strikes again. We might do this at the end of a long day. It’s a holiday so why not? Or maybe when […]
Read More →Healthy Community Healthy You – Avocados – Green Machine Fruit
Megan Johnson McCullough — Avocado is the main ingredient found in guacamole, a topper for salads, on a sandwich or wrap, and even in smoothies. The Hass is the most common variety in the U.S. Each serving is packed with 20 vitamins and minerals, potassium, folate, and lutein. Potassium helps control blood pressure, folate is needed for cellular repair, and lutein […]
Read More →Healthy Community Healthy You – Weight Comparisons – More Or Less Than You Think
Megan Johnson McCullough — The scale. Oh the scale. That piece of equipment can be a psychological mess, but when it shows a number less than then it was last time, it’s our best friend. An unhealthy relationship for sure. But I thought it would be fun and insightful to chat about how much a pound really is. […]
Read More →Healthy Community Healthy You-Root Canal – Rescuing A Tooth
Megan Johnson McCullough –Anyone who has had a root canal can tell you it’s a dent in the pocket, but also worth the expense to alleviate the pain or sensitivity from a tooth that is badly decayed or infected. A root canal is that final step to save a tooth or else an abscess (inflammation from bacteria) may form. The term “root […]
Read More →Healthy Community Healthy You: BPAs – Water Bottle Considerations
Megan Johnson McCullough –Eat this. Don’t eat that. Drink this. Don’t drink that. We hear confusing, changes, messages all the time from the news, internet, and social media about what is best for our bodies and what should be ruled out. BPA is on the list for me as another one of these confusions. How can drinking out […]
Read More →Healthy Community Healthy You – Sciatica
Megan Johnson McCullough –A common type of pain associated with the sciatic nerve affects may people, particularly in their low back and left leg areas. Sciatica usually affects this one side of the body starting at the low back, running through the thigh, and then all the way down the leg. It can even reach […]
Read More →Healthy Community Healthy You: Yogurt – Bacteria That Is Good For You
Megan Johnson McCullough — Yogurt is the result of bacterial fermentation of milk. This bacteria is called yogurt cultures. The fermentation of lactose produces lactic acid which is a milk protein. This milk protein gives yogurt both its taste and texture. Cow’s milk is the most popular dairy source used for yogurt production since it […]
Read More →Healthy Community Healthy You – SODA
The fizzy drink that doesn’t pop your health Megan Johnson McCullough– When soda was first introduced in the 18th century, it was actually used for medicinal purposes. This flavored carbonated water was popularly served from fountains in order to help headaches and indigestion. Then the bubbly refreshment became a staple of American culture. Cherry and […]
Read More →Healthy Community Healthy You – Rotator Cuff Injury
Megan Johnson McCullough —Rotator Cuff Injury: When less is more..Our shoulder joint is a leading commander for our upper body movements. Composed of 4 ligaments (tissues that connects bones to other bones) that stabilize the shoulder, injury to the area is quite common. Repetitive motions, especially overhead movements, are a major culprit. Baseball and tennis […]
Read More →Nicotine: The Tobacco Plant Sedative & Stimulant
Megan Johnson McCullough – The tobacco plant was first introduced in Europe over 2,000 years ago. Nicotine is found in tobacco plants. During the 1600s the popularity of smoking pipes and cigars was on the rise. At that time, tobacco had mixed reviews. Some considered it medicinal while others saw the toxic danger. Tobacco was […]
Read More →Healthy Community Healthy You: Cheat Meal: Do’s & Don’ts Of This Indulgence
Megan Johnson McCullough — Avid gym goers crave the designated cheat meal. When it comes to food, it’s certainly human nature to have the urge to let loose every now and then. These cravings come in different capacities for each of us. Some can have that ice cream cone once a week or couple slices […]
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Calendar & Upcoming Events
Aug18Thu6:45 pm Pride of Vista Lions Meeting @ Coyote CafePride of Vista Lions Meeting @ Coyote CafeAug 18 @ 6:45 pm – 8:00 pmThe Pride of Vista Lions Club meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month on Zoom. Programs and Business are conducted at both meetings depending on speaker availability. Meeting begin at 6:45 pm. Check [...]Aug19Fri3:00 pm Summergrass: San Diego Bluegrass... @ Antique Gas And Steam Engine MuseumSummergrass: San Diego Bluegrass... @ Antique Gas And Steam Engine MuseumAug 19 @ 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The first Summergrass San Diego Bluegrass Festival gathering was held in August of 2003 at the rustic Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum in the north San Diego County community of Vista, and it has[...]Aug20Sat8:00 am Vista Farmers Market @ Vista Courthouse LotVista Farmers Market @ Vista Courthouse LotAug 20 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pmEvery Saturday – Fresh fruits and vegetables, vendor booths.