Recent Blog Posts

How Much Protein Should I Eat Each Day?

Indulging in a sumptuous steak or savoring a perfectly grilled chicken is a quintessential American delight. Our culture glorifies meat, often leading us to consume more protein than necessary in a single meal. Before you head out for a night on the town at Let’s Meat KBBQ or O-Ku for some sushi take a moment to learn about protein and your body’s basic requirements. Understanding Protein: The Building Blocks of Life Proteins consist ...

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Can Kids Get Salmonella?

Are you ever tempted to let your child pop a few grape tomatoes into their mouth, or let your child snack on that fresh carrot before you can get home to wash it? You may find the risk simply isn’t worth it. Young children are known for constantly catching colds or fighting some sort of illness, but children, particularly those under five and infants who are not breastfed are also at higher risk of ...

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Recent Blogs

What’s the Difference Between Heat Exhaustion and Heatstroke?

When summer heat hits in Ballantyne, whether you’re out hiking Ballantyne Greenway or walking around Ballantyne Village, it’s important to ...

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When Should I Seek Treatment for a Poison Ivy Rash?

With miles of greenways and wooded paths woven throughout Ballantyne, from the Lower McAlpine Creek Greenway to the Four Mile Creek trails ...

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Are My “Allergies” Actually COVID?

If you’re dealing with congestion, a runny nose, or constant sneezing this season, it’s easy to assume allergies are to ...

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