by Libby Parker | Dec 25, 2015 | Eating Disorder, Medical Nutrition Therapy
Have you been looking at my (or other RD’s) websites and brochures and not sure what to expect? Nutrition counseling is a very individualized service just like with traditional psychotherapy. Some dietitians create specific meal plans, analyze intake with...
by Libby Parker | Apr 28, 2013 | Healthy Living, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Nutrition Education, Supplements
Considering supplements to boost your health? What do you take? Do you even need them? More is better, right? Let’s dig in a bit and see…. Dietary supplement, as defined by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is, “A product taken by mouth that...
by Libby Parker | Mar 20, 2013 | Healthy Living, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Nutrition Education
Hypertension is a problem characterized by high blood pressure. A normal blood pressure reading should be less than 120/80. Pre-hypertensive is 120-139/80-90, and a hypertensive person has a blood pressure reading of more than 140/90. This pressure takes a toll on the...
