The Role of Nutrition in Immunity The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has put a spotlight on the critical role of nutrition in supporting immune health. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that “while no foods or dietary supplements can prevent or cure COVID-19 infection, healthy diets...
Nutrition and Childhood Food Allergies – Healthcare Professionals Newsletter, October 2020
October 6, 2020
Nutrition and Childhood Food Allergies Food allergies in children are steadily on the rise, affecting approximately 1 in 13 children, or about two students in every classroom.¹ While the cause of this increase is unclear, nutrition plays a key role in preventing or minimizing allergies in...
The Role of Plant-Based Nutrition in Cancer Prevention – Healthcare Professionals Newsletter, September 2020
September 3, 2020
The Role of Plant-Based Nutrition in Cancer Prevention Cancer is a leading cause of death globally, with about one-third of cases due to five leading behavioral and dietary risks including smoking, low fruit and vegetable intake, and lack of physical activity.¹ In the United States, research...
Medical Nutrition Therapy for Gastroparesis – Healthcare Professionals Newsletter, August 2020
August 5, 2020
Medical Nutrition Therapy for Gastroparesis Gastroparesis is a complex medical condition characterized by delayed gastric emptying of solid food in the absence of a mechanical obstruction of the stomach. Nausea, vomiting, early satiety, postprandial fullness, acid reflux, weight loss, and...
Orgain Healthcare Professional Ambassador Survey – You Asked,We Listened! Thank you again to everyone who participated in the Orgain Healthcare Professional Ambassador Survey. We appreciate your time and valuable feedback and are committed to using this information to implement enhancements...
Telehealth & Managing Diabetes During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Healthcare Professionals Newsletter, June 2020
June 18, 2020
Managing Diabetes During the COVID-19 Pandemic While people with diabetes (PWD) are not more likely to contract COVID-19 than the general population, co-morbidities (including diabetes and heart disease) can increase the risk of developing complications associated with the coronavirus.1 A...
Supporting Clinicians During a Global Health Crisis – Healthcare Professionals Newsletter, May 2020
May 8, 2020
Ways to Support the Well-Being of Clinicians During a Global Health Crisis Enhancing CommunicationSkills for Telehealth As telehealth care becomes the most common way to provide counseling, it’s important for clinicians to understand the most effective communication strategies to deliver a...
Continuing to Counsel While Social Distancing – Healthcare Professionals Newsletter, April 2020
April 20, 2020
Continuing to Counsel WhileSocial Distancing As healthcare professionals, we know social distancing is not just about protecting one’s own health, but also about protecting the health of those who are most at risk from COVID-19. Recent history has shown social distancing can significantly slow...
This month’s practitioner spotlight features private practice dietitian and health coach Beth Beisel, RD. Throughout her career, Beth has made massive strides in influencing public policy and has become an expert on the topic of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). She has volunteered her...
An Interview with Dr. Jim Painter, PhD, RDN – Healthcare Professionals Newsletter, February 2020
February 24, 2020
This month’s practitioner spotlight features Dr. Jim Painter. Jim earned a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois and is currently an Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas, School of Public Health. His current areas of research include reducing the risk of heart disease through...