Malnutrition actually refers to two different meanings, being under nutrition or over nutrition. Typically, when people refer to someone as being malnourished, they are usually referring to the under nutrition aspect. Listed below you will find five signs of malnutrition that are related to the under nutrition side. 1. Extreme Weight Loss Extreme weight loss due to lack of consuming the proper amount of calories … Continue reading 5 Signs of Malnutrition
At Colquitt Regional, the speech pathology department is fully staffed and has a combined total of more than 50 years of experience. They work with patients of all ages and in a variety of settings including inpatient, outpatient, Home Health, private preschools, daycares, and at the Culbertson Head Start site. Speech pathology services at Colquitt Regional have continually grown over the years due to the … Continue reading Community Partners Drive Education and Treatment Options
When babies are first born they are easily exposed to the world and all the diseases in it. For their protection, babies must receive a plethora of vaccinations in a series of three to four doses. The vaccinations that are required for babies to receive between birth and 15 months are as follows: Hepatitis B, Rotavirus, Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Acellular Pertussis, Haemophilus Influenzae Type B, … Continue reading Vaccinations for Babies
Breastfeeding a newborn baby can be stressful to begin with. New mothers can be unsure of what their newborns can consume and how much. The key to successfully breastfeeding is to make sure that you are eating a well balanced diet so that you can keep up your strength and stamina to continue. One major beverage to stay away from during this process is alcohol. … Continue reading Breastfeeding 101
Cholesterol is found in every cell in your body and helps with hormone and vitamin D production. Your body creates all the cholesterol it needs to function; however, some foods also have cholesterol in them. Cholesterol is carried through the bloodstream by two types of lipoproteins, low-density lipoproteins and high-density lipoproteins. LDL Low-density lipoproteins are considered “bad” cholesterol. High levels cause plaque to buildup in … Continue reading The Good and the Bad: Cholesterol Basics You Need to Know
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