Alison Robinson

June is National Papaya Month!!

Fresh or frozen papaya is great in smoothies https://whatscooking.fns.usda.gov/recipes/myplate-cnpp/batido-smoothie
and as a yogurt or oatmeal topping https://whatscooking.fns.usda.gov/recipes/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/fruit-salad-jicama

Enjoy these couple recipes from ChooseMyPlate.gov

A new documentary titled “Game Changers”, takes an in depth look at moving to a more plant based diet.. Take a look: http://gamechangersmovie.com/

The movie follows James Wilks, mixed martial arts fighter and champion on his quest to speed healing following near career ending injuries. He started researching nutritional support for athletes, esp…[Read more]

April is Emotional Well-being Month!! Emotional well-being is essential to your overall health. Positive mental health allows you to realize your full potential, cope with the stressors of life, and work productively. But when the stressors of life are overwhelming, your emotional health can be challenged. Here are a few stress management…[Read more]

During a recent seminar, I have learned that sitting is essentially the new “smoking”. Meaning sitting for long periods of time, in one position, isn’t good for our bodies, our joints or frankly…our sanity. So…what can do you about it, if you work behind a desk all day? Desk Yoga!! Below are few poses to help you stay fit and limber, while…[Read more]

Spring is a time to get moving and get healthy. The Allegany County Health Department is trying to do just that by making it easier for staff to make healthier choices. This spring and summer we have come up with a few ideas to help folks get into the habit of healthy living. Such as:

– Walking during breaks to the nearest Farmers’ Market -…[Read more]

While people don’t think about it. Mosquitos are more than just a nuisance, they too can carry diseases. Zika can be sexually transmitted from a person who has Zika to his or her sex partners, even while they are not symptomatic. While we aren’t in mosquito season yet, it’s right around the corner, not to mention many Americans seek warmer…[Read more]

Here at the health department we are encouraging our staff to be more mindful of their current health, which includes blood pressure. We are going to set up blood pressure self-check stations, in staff occupied areas, were they can use a digital blood pressure machine to check their current blood pressure. We will also have information at each…[Read more]