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Hana: My grandma’s skin has become thinner and even if she bumps her arms on practically anything she bruises pretty bad. How can she make her thin skin thicker? Megan: There is no scientific way to reverse thinning skin. However using retinols that have vitamin A can help. Drinking plenty water keeps the skin hydrated […]
Read More →Healthy Community Healthy You – Plantar Fasciitis – Heel To Toe pain
Dr. Megan Johnson McCullough –Overly stretched, tiny tears can lead to inflammation and pain in the arch of the foot. This condition, called plantar fasciitis, accounts for nearly 1 million doctor visits per year. Our foot has a thick band of tissue called fascia that runs from our heel to our toe. This troublesome foot […]
Read More →Healthy Community Healthy You – Break Up With The Scale
Dr. Megan Johnson McCullough — The glaring number, Oh, the scale. That number. That statistic. The games that nasty measurement tool can play. Why does it matter so much?? How has our society equated weight to being confident, comfortable, or “in-shape”?? Data can be motivating and an indication of progress when trying to lose weight. […]
Read More →Healthy Community Healthy You – Insulin – A Very Sensitive Hormone
Insulin is the hormone that take the glucose from the blood and moves it to the cells for use for energy and for storage. We typically hear about this topic in relation to diabetes. That is because people with diabetes high levels of insulin in their blood. As a result of this insulin imbalance, either […]
Read More →Healthy Community Healthy You – Brush your teeth – A Must For Hygiene
Dr. Megan Johnson McCullough –The American Dental Association recommends brushing your teeth two times per day with fluoride toothpaste. One of our childhood milestones was learning to brush our teeth. This practice is a regular routine in our lives. We know we have to get the front, sides, and all the way in back. We […]
Read More →Healthy Community Healthy You – Urinary Tract Infections – A Woman’s Bathroom Nightmare
Dr. Megan Johnson McCullough –So many women suffer from urinary tract infections (UTI’s) we are hearing about medications on T.V. commercials and even the radio. Some researchers have estimated that the likelihood of getting a UTI is 1 in 2 women. Many women have them repeatedly. It might seem silly, but after using the restroom […]
Read More →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 […]
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Sep26Tue5:30 pm Vista City Council @ Vista City HallVista City Council @ Vista City HallSep 26 @ 5:30 pmVista City Council Meeting Notice and Agenda for February 23, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. Conducted via Teleconference. Meeting will be viewable online. second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Council meetings are shown on cable[...]Sep27Wed6:00 pm “Saturday Night Fever” At The Mo... @ Moonlight Amphitheatre“Saturday Night Fever” At The Mo... @ Moonlight AmphitheatreSep 27 @ 6:00 pm
Moonlight Stage Productions’ 2023 season continues with “Saturday Night Fever” (September 13-30). CALENDAR INFORMATION “Saturday Night Fever” (September 13-30). Gates open: 6:30 pm – Curtain: 8:00 pm-. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. for dining and picnicking.[...]7:32 pm Moonlight Stage Production Pres... @ Moonlight AmphitheatreMoonlight Stage Production Pres... @ Moonlight AmphitheatreSep 27 @ 7:32 pm – 8:32 pmSaturday Night Fever – September 13-30, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. Wed – Sun Nights, September 13-24, 2023 Wed – Sat Night, September 27-30, 2023 Gates open: 6:00 pm Curtain: 7:30 pm Gates open at 6:00 p.m.[...]Sep28Thu6:00 pm “Saturday Night Fever” At The Mo... @ Moonlight Amphitheatre“Saturday Night Fever” At The Mo... @ Moonlight AmphitheatreSep 28 @ 6:00 pmMoonlight Stage Productions’ 2023 season continues with “Saturday Night Fever” (September 13-30). CALENDAR INFORMATION “Saturday Night Fever” (September 13-30). Gates open: 6:30 pm – Curtain: 8:00 pm-. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. for dining and picnicking.[...] -
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