Pamela Marie Bertke MSW LSW LPN

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• Side Effects of Acne Treatments

  Most people experience acne at one point in their life. It’s very common in teens, but even older adults can encounter a breakout, especially during pregnancy. Excess oil, dead skin cells, and dirt on your skin’s surface clog the pores creating pimples or tiny localized infections. Acne...

• The Benefits of Buckwheat

  Buckwheat is not actually a wheat. Although it is a whole grain it is neither a grain or a cereal.  Similar to quinoa, buckwheat is derived from the seeds of a flowering plant. It is naturally gluten free making it a great ingredient in many dishes and smoothies. Buckwheat originated in the...

• Weight Watchers May Be Worth a Shot

  Patients who were obese or overweight, when referred to Weight Watchers, lost two times more weight compared to those who were treated by doctors, according to a study published in the journal, Lancet. In this study 772 overweight or moderately obese participants were assigned to two groups – one...

• What to Eat When You're Sick

  When you are diagnosed with a chronic illness, or a temporary illness, you should eat properly and maintain a healthy diet. Difficulty in swallowing, nausea, bloating, lack of appetite, and many more symptoms add to the difficulties when you are sick. Eating the right type of food is very important,...

• Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pregnancy: What to Consider

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• Chicken Caprese Recipe with Extra Virgin Olive Oil

  Most people have had (and enjoyed) a caprese salad-- a simple Italian salad, made with sliced fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and sweet basil, seasoned with salt and olive oil, usually served as an appetizer.Here it’s taken one step further and the same ingredients are used for a main entree. Sizzling...