August 2011

How much salt is too much?

Monday, August 15, 2011 - 4:51pm

Ever want to know how much salt you really eat?  Try this:

 

Sharon Recycles: Packing Foam

Saturday, August 13, 2011 - 9:25am

In my opinion,  Styrofoam™  and similar foam packing products should be outlawed!  There has to be a more Eco-Friendly way to ship things, right?  I have always found it a nuisance to store or dispose of it.  It gets worse when it reaches the landfill.  First, it is extremely bulky and takes up so much room.  Second, it easily breaks off and blows everywhere as it so light weight.  Most importantly,

Sustaina Center strives to provide 21st century medicine

Monday, August 8, 2011 - 8:42am

The Institute of Medicine has set the framework for what patients should expect in the delivery of 21st century medicine.  We will strive to meet these guidelines and invite you to provide your input.

1.  Care based on continuous healing relationships.  You will receive care whenever you need it and in many forms, not just face-to-face visits.  You will find help on the Internet, on the telphone, from many sources, by many routes, in the form you want it.

Did you know?

Sunday, August 7, 2011 - 8:29pm

Every kilogram (2.2 pounds) of weight you gain after age 18, even if you are normal weight (body mass index 18-25), will increase your risk to die from heart disease by 1 to 1.5 percent.

For example, if you start in the normal weight range and you gain 10 kilograms (22 pounds), you will increase your risk to die from heart disease by 10-15%.