Article Archives: Health

Healthy Holiday Eating Tips

December 5, 2013 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

Holidays are a time when families come together and share in the good feelings of the season. Holidays are also a time when families cook a lot of good tasting food that isn’t so good for your body. Over half of all people in the United States gain weight during … Read More

Flu Vaccine Important for People of All Ages

October 31, 2013 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

As a physician, I often see patients coming into my office with fevers, aches, chills and other troublesome symptoms. These cases often rise in the winter and early spring as the flu season grips Indiana. While washing your hands, eating healthy and limiting your contact with potential germs can help, … Read More

Trick-or-treat safety tips: Halloween 2013

October 3, 2013 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

Halloween is a time for trick-or-treating, dressing up in your favorite costume and eating lots of candy. It also presents some hazards that can be prevented by following some simple safety rules. Typically, hospitals and health providers see an increase in falls, burn-related injuries and pedestrian accidents during the Halloween … Read More

Avoid the Poison Ivy Itch

September 5, 2013 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

For families wanting to get in some last-minute adventures outdoors this summer and fall, it is important to be cautious of poison ivy and other poisonous plants. Poison ivy is a year-round threat that is common in the Midwest. There isn’t a year that goes by that we don’t see … Read More

Back-to-School Tips for Children

August 1, 2013 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

Whether children like it or not, the new school year is about to begin. While parents prepare their children with school supplies and other items needed for classes, it is also important to make sure vaccinations and immunizations are up to date. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) … Read More