Healthy Me

The word diet has become a 4-lettered word. Fads and gimmicks have become the norm, and they do not provide lasting effects. Because of this, there are many failed attempts to lose weight and nutrition is not properly addressed. Sadly, social media and popular internet sites have contributed to the diet dilemma. I’d like to plant a few seeds of knowledge and see if this food for thought can weed out some misperceptions and take you from Rx pharmacy to PBD (plant-based diet) farmacy. Food is medicine; it is powerful and accessible medicine.

As Labor Day approaches on Monday, Sept. 4, some Eskenazi Health locations and departments will be closed or have limited hours. You can see the full list below. Enjoy the holiday!

These are the easiest breakfast sandwiches to make in advance, and you get to eat a hot breakfast even during the busy work week.

Tone up your triceps with this easy exercise.

Eskenazi Health is celebrating National Kale Day on Wednesday, Oct. 4. The public is invited join the festivities to learn about the health benefits and versatility of kale!

This is the first blog post in our new series titled Taking the Lead: An Inside Look at Eskenazi Health's Leadership. Different leaders throughout Eskenazi Health will be featured, giving an inside look at their work roles, backgrounds, passions and even hobbies. We hope you enjoy learning about some of the exceptional leaders Eskenazi Health is proud to employ.

Eskenazi Health warns that the use of kerosene, gasoline and other accelerants can quickly turn a small fire into a dangerous, life-threatening situation.

We often face a variety of conflicts in our daily lives, but for some of us the battles we face late at night can be particularly challenging. Sleep is vital to one’s overall physical and mental health, so difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep (insomnia) are conditions that have wide-ranging effects, and must be taken seriously. Some people also have other types of sleep disorders, like obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and restless leg syndrome (RLS) but this article will focus on sleep hygiene and insomnia.

Listed among the largest federally qualified health center systems in the country, Eskenazi Health Center eagerly anticipates recognizing and celebrating National Health Center Week, Aug. 13-19, 2017.

Indianapolis, Aug. 10, 2017 – On Monday, August 21, 2017, a brief solar eclipse will be visible beginning noon Eastern Daylight Time across North America when the moon blocks the sun for approximately 2 minutes 40 seconds, in which the otherwise hidden solar corona, or outer atmosphere, will be made visible. This will be the first solar eclipse over the U.S. mainland since 1979 and the first to cross from coast to coast since 1918. Indianapolis will not experience a total eclipse, so viewing the sun directly during this time will be unsafe and could burn the delicate structures of the eye.

In a large bowl, toss together the tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and feta cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

This exercise is great for firming the glutes and improving core stabilization while the hips are extending. This is important in preventing lower back pain because the lumbar spine must be stabilized during lower body extension to reduce strain on the lower back.