It's summer in Michigan! I am a Michigan native so I might be biased, but is there anything better? (Answer: No.) So don’t let the warm temperatures lure you into sedentary habits like baking on the beach or lounging at the pool. There are plenty of ways to get active outside and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of a Michigan summer.
Here are my Top 5 Holland-area Summertime Activities:
Tennis elbow is one of the most common injuries of the elbow but, despite the name, it's actually more common in non-tennis players than those wielding rackets. The fancy name for tennis elbow is "lateral epicondylitis," which describes the bony area on the elbow (lateral epicondyle) where the tendons become irritated or inflamed ("itis" means inflammation).
Holland Hospital's new website makes it easier to find content that's most important to you. The website is built for the future: a mobile-responsive user experience that loads faster and looks great on all devices – smartphones, tablets and computers. The website was completely rebuilt with you in mind with concise, informative, engaging content, plus fewer clicks to find a doctor or to discover videos on topics that impact your health and wellness. Here are some highlights:
The summer always brings a lot of excitement to kids because school is out and they’re looking forward to sleeping in and fun summer activities. However, parents don’t always see it the same way. Who will bring them to these activities and pay for them? How will I keep the kids busy, happy and from fighting with each other?
As personal trainer and health coach, surveying how lifestyle choices play out, I give you NEWSTART: tips and a checklist to inventory your health habits. If any vital tool is compromised, you will duly compromise your vitality, accelerate aging and experience an obvious or mysterious sink-hole of havoc.
If you have elbow pain with throwing, there are things that a player can do. The most obvious treatment for overuse is rest, especially from the activity that created the injury. Icing the area also helps to reduce soreness and inflammation. And Ibuprofen can also help with any pain. If symptoms persist, it is important to contact a physician for an examination, to determine if X-rays or an MRI scan is warranted, especially if the player lacks full-joint motion.
Just imagine what it would be like to suffer with a debilitating health problem and be afraid to seek treatment or even tell a family member about your condition because you fear they won’t understand. This would be a very lonely experience.
In 2016, more than 200 cases of Lyme disease were reported in Michigan. Lyme disease is caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi, which is carried by Deer ticks, and is the most common tick-borne illness in the U.S.
Two different types of ticks make up over 90% of the tick population in Michigan: the American dog tick (75%); and the Black-legged tick, or more widely known as the Deer tick, (15%).
Sweet, glorious spring! It’s that time of year again when the snow is finally gone and everything comes alive once more. You may not get as jazzed for fresh produce as I do, I am a dietitian after all, but I am looking forward to all the spring produce Michigan has to offer – produce like radishes, spring greens, asparagus, strawberries, rhubarb and fresh herbs. What’s more, beginning May 17th, you can find many of these seasonal produce items, and more, at our local Holland Farmers Market from 8 am to 3 pm every Wednesday and Saturday!
At Holland Hospital, our goal is to put our patients first. For 100 years, you and your neighbors have counted on us to deliver care that’s not only compassionate and cutting edge, but also convenient. That’s why, with the introduction of mysecurebill.com, we’re now making paying for the care you receive easier than ever before.