Gene Kielhorn D.O MDVIP

Picnic in the park, thanks to everyone who came it was a lot of fun and the food was wonderful !!

I am hoping to see my patients join me on July 25, picnic in the park !

Farmers market!

Keeping the Same Primary Care Physician Can Lead to a Longer, Healthier Life

If you've been a loyal patient of your doctor, here's some good news: Patients who continuously use the same primary care doctor live longer, according to a recent study published in the BMJ Open journal. Results also suggest a consistent primary care doctor is particularly valuable for patients living with a chronic condition or mental health illness. Here's what you need to know »

Summertime usually means spending more time outdoors -- which is great -- but I want to you remember that pollutants, allergens and humidity can affect your breathing. But some foods and spices can help maintain your respiratory health. Here are a few that I eat regularly.

5 Foods to Help Your Respiratory Health Did you know that what you eat can benefit how your lungs function, and how well you can breathe? Give these five foods a try for improved respiratory health.   Pears Eating more fresh fruit like pears may decrease production of phlegm, found a Scott

Many of patients complain about their sinuses during the summer. My first question to them is: Is your air conditioning on high? I realize that AC helps you get through the dog days of summer comfortably, but it can wreak havoc on your sinuses. Here’s why that happens.

How do air-conditioners cause "sinus congestion"? There are several reasons:- Change in temperature and humidity. Walking into a cold, dry room can trigger a runny nose. This is similar to how walking outside on a cold winter day can also cause runny nose (vasomotor rhinitis). The cold air may trigger ne

Chopped Greek Salad with Chicken

Chicken turns this Greek-inspired salad into a substantial main course. Feel free to substitute other chopped fresh vegetables, such as broccoli or bell peppers, for the tomatoes or cucumber. Use leftover chicken, store-roasted chicken or quickly poach a couple boneless, skinless chicken breasts while you prepare the rest of the salad. Serve with pita bread and hummus.
Ingredients
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, or oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
2 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken, (about 12 ounces; see Tip)
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion½ cup sliced ripe black olives
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Preparation
Active 25 m | Ready In 25 m
Whisk vinegar, oil, dill (or oregano), garlic powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add lettuce, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives and feta; toss to coat.
Tip: If you don't have cooked chicken, poach 1 pound chicken breasts for this recipe. Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a medium skillet or saucepan. Add lightly salted water (or chicken broth) to cover and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer gently until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the middle, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition information
Serving size: about 3 cups; recipes makes 4 servings
Per serving: 343 calories; 18 g fat(5 g sat); 3 g fiber; 11 g carbohydrates; 31 g protein; 126 mcg folate; 89 mg cholesterol; 5 g sugars; 0 g added sugars; 6,798 IU vitamin A; 14 mg vitamin C; 148 mg calcium; 2 mg iron; 581 mg sodium; 659 mg potassium
Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (136% daily value), Folate (32% dv), Vitamin C (23% dv)
Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2
Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 3 1/2 lean meat, 2 fat

June 2018

Fish Oil and Vitamin K May Help Osteoarthritis Pain

Typically, doctors prescribe medications, physical therapy and gentle stretches to soothe osteoarthritis pain. However, fish oil and foods rich in vitamin K also seem to help. Here's what you need to know »




4 Surprising Summer Health Hazards And How to Avoid Them

Summer is a time for enjoying dips in the pool, visits to the beach and fun, family vacations. But it also has its fair share of health hazards. Here's MDVIP-affiliate Dr. Bret Wohler's advice on avoiding four common ones »





To***co Use on the Rise as Ma*****na is Legalized

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Are Whole Grains Healthy?

When you stand in the bread aisle, do you find yourself wondering which bread is healthiest? If you're confused, you're not alone. MDVIP-affiliate Dr. Lou Malinow shares his advice »

I love this easy-to-make Stuffed Avocados recipe. You can serve it for lunch or as a light supper. But it’s great for the summer because it helps protect the skin with its high content of antioxidants and vitamin E. https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/stuffed-avocados

I try to get in as many berries as I can over the summer, which is why I often make this this Raspberry, Avocado and Mango Salad. The raspberries may help protect your skin as they are a natural anti-carcinogen, anti-mutagen and cancer inhibitor.
https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/raspberry-avocado-mango-salad

When I want a light, summer dinner, I make these Stir-Fried Noodles with Green Tea. The tea contains compounds that can help protect your cells from sun damage.
https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/stir-fried-noodles-green-tea

Looking for a healthy Fourth of July dessert? My family loves these Frozen Chocolate-Covered Bananas and they’re so easy to make.
https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/frozen-chocolate-covered-bananas

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