By Dr. Gerard Muraida “Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh, o'er the fields we go, laughing all the way” is widely recognized as part of the lyrics to the beloved 164-year-old holiday song “Jingle Bells”. It was written by James Pierpont in 1857 in...
By Dr. Shellie L. Rosen, DOM, L.Ac. Processed food is often loaded with dangerous ingredients and lacks beneficial nutrition. It provides minimal satisfaction while placing you on a blood sugar roller coaster. Dietary fiber is something your mom or dad lectured you...
By Wei-Ann Bay, M.D., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Happy new year to you and your family! The new year always brings hope and many opportunities for a fresh a start. I ended 2021 with two articles on diabetes complications and would like to start the new...
By Dr. Gerard Muraida Every year we pledge to ourselves that the new year will bring a change for the better. Let’s begin 2022 with positive thinking and practicing kindness not only to others but also to ourselves. This may begin by refraining from setting...
By Dr. Shellie L. Rosen, DOM, L.Ac. Are you getting tired of your same old summer snacks? Have you added plantain chips to your rotation? This healthful snack is sure to help satisfy your cravings and replace your electrolytes, all while assisting immunity and...
By Wei-Ann Bay, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico My mother is 80 years old and my father is 82, and they’ve been married for 56 years. Just like most couples they engage in the back-and-forth banter that my siblings and I listen to...
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it accounts for 20% of female deaths. Coronary artery disease, also commonly known as coronary heart disease or...
