Enjoy fresh spinach throughout Spring! Here’s how you can prolong the life of spinach. Choose bright greens leaves, avoid yellowish and bruised leaves. Store in the refrigerator and wash as needed. Rinse each leaf under cold running tap water until all the sand is removed. Avoid soaking in water when washing! Oh the things you… Continue reading Manipal Nurse: Bring Home Spectacular Spinach
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When I think about all the patients and their loved ones that I have worked with over the years, I know most of them don't remember me nor I them. But I do know that I gave a little piece of myself to each of them and they to me and those threads make up the beautiful tapestry in my mind that is my career in nursing.
Manipal Nurse: Power up for a Healthy start
A well-balanced breakfast every day provides energy to help you mentally and physically. So power up and get a healthy start! Get the morning nutrition you need with quick breakfasts: Low-fat yogurt layered with crunchy cereal and fruits Smoothie with low-fat milk, frozen strawberries and a banana Whole-wheat pita stuffed with a sliced, hard-boiled egg… Continue reading Manipal Nurse: Power up for a Healthy start
7 Tips for those who are starting a jogging/running regimen – Manipal Nurse
For me personally, running has been an activity I have had to learn to like. The feeling after, however, is a natural high that I immediately loved. Make no mistake, I don’t run marathons…or even half marathons. I run until it hurts because for me, pain is not fun. I find the more often I… Continue reading 7 Tips for those who are starting a jogging/running regimen – Manipal Nurse
Manipal Nurse: Treating the Common Cold
It happens all the time, we have a patient requesting antibiotics for a runny nose and sore throat that has afflicted them for 2-5 days. Generally speaking, most sore throats and runny noses are caused by a viral infection, although there are a few exceptions. Antibiotics for viral infections will not help get rid of… Continue reading Manipal Nurse: Treating the Common Cold
7 Tips to Healthy Eating for the Post Sessional Holidays
First, focus on people, not food. Show interest and make friends. Second, plan before you eat at a party. Check out the food choices offered and sample the food in small amounts to avoid eating too much. 1. Eat an apple so you don’t go to parties with an empty stomach. An empty stomach makes… Continue reading 7 Tips to Healthy Eating for the Post Sessional Holidays