Allina: Health tip of the week http://www.allina.com/ac/stay.nsf/rssfeed Allina Hospitals and Clinics health tip of the week Health: Help prevent metabolic syndrome http://www.allina.com/ac/stay.nsf/tips/Help_prevent_metabolic_syndrome <html><table> <tr><td><b> </b> </td></tr><tr><td>A possible precursor to diabetes and heart disease </td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td> </tr><tr><td><b></b></td> </tr><tr><td></td></tr> </table></html> 18 Jun 2009 00:17:25 CDT 469D89FA0FC1420B862575DA0016775E Pharmacy: Some medications can help trigger heat-related illness http://www.allina.com/ac/stay.nsf/tips/Some_medications_can_help_trigger_heat-related_illness <html><table> <tr><td><b> </b> </td></tr><tr><td>Here's a list </td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td> </tr><tr><td><b></b></td> </tr><tr><td></td></tr> </table></html> 17 Jun 2009 00:17:25 CDT B228B61592757E60862575D900167745 Pharmacy: Understanding various types of insulin http://www.allina.com/ac/stay.nsf/tips/Understanding_various_types_of_insulin <html><table> <tr><td><b> </b> </td></tr><tr><td>How they differ </td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td> </tr><tr><td><b></b></td> </tr><tr><td></td></tr> </table></html> 17 Jun 2009 00:17:25 CDT 0DCFD21BEC418FDA862575D90016773C Pharmacy: Taking an herbal supplement http://www.allina.com/ac/stay.nsf/tips/Taking_an_herbal_supplement <html><table> <tr><td><b> </b> </td></tr><tr><td>Recommendations to help stay safe </td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td> </tr><tr><td><b></b></td> </tr><tr><td></td></tr> </table></html> 15 Jun 2009 00:17:25 CDT A75E75C40D301EDB862575D700167717 Pharmacy: Have unused medications? http://www.allina.com/ac/stay.nsf/tips/Have_unused_medications <html><table> <tr><td><b> </b> </td></tr><tr><td>Don't flush them away</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td> </tr><tr><td><b></b></td> </tr><tr><td></td></tr> </table></html> 12 Jun 2009 00:17:25 CDT E423DD6DFED2B06B862575D4001677FA Nutrition: Get enough dietary protein http://www.allina.com/ac/stay.nsf/tips/Get_enough_dietary_protein <html><table> <tr><td><b> </b> </td></tr><tr><td>Here's how</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td> </tr><tr><td><b></b></td> </tr><tr><td></td></tr> </table></html> 2 Jun 2009 00:17:24 CDT B5904AA8D41A3307862575CA001677C7 Nutrition: Eat enough fiber http://www.allina.com/ac/stay.nsf/tips/Eat_enough_fiber <html><table> <tr><td><b> </b> </td></tr><tr><td>It's a needed part of a healthy diet </td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td> </tr><tr><td><b></b></td> </tr><tr><td></td></tr> </table></html> 1 Jun 2009 00:17:24 CDT E81AD13308D03F8B862575C9001677B9 Nutrition: Eating out with a diabetic child http://www.allina.com/ac/stay.nsf/tips/Eating_out_with_a_diabetic_child <html><table> <tr><td><b> </b> </td></tr><tr><td>Suggestions for meals away from home </td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td> </tr><tr><td><b></b></td> </tr><tr><td></td></tr> </table></html> 29 May 2009 00:17:23 CDT 73A91CA1EB5172AC862575C600167732 Nutrition: Risk factors for high cholesterol? http://www.allina.com/ac/stay.nsf/tips/Risk_factors_for_high_cholesterol <html><table> <tr><td><b> </b> </td></tr><tr><td>Why some people are more likely to have it </td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td> </tr><tr><td><b></b></td> </tr><tr><td></td></tr> </table></html> 19 May 2009 00:17:24 CDT CA087A034B8DEFCB862575BC0016776B Pharmacy: Manage medications safely http://www.allina.com/ac/stay.nsf/tips/Manage_medications_safely <html><table> <tr><td><b> </b> </td></tr><tr><td>These suggestions can help you avoid overdose, interaction or reaction.</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td> </tr><tr><td><b></b></td> </tr><tr><td></td></tr> </table></html> 8 May 2009 00:17:28 CDT D3E374983EAC9DD0862575B100167733 Health: Are you at risk for gallstones? http://www.allina.com/ac/stay.nsf/tips/Are_you_at_risk_for_gallstones <html><table> <tr><td><b> </b> </td></tr><tr><td>Why you're more likely to get them</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td> </tr><tr><td><b></b></td> </tr><tr><td></td></tr> </table></html> 6 May 2009 00:17:17 CDT A7BD8562339F2D01862575AF001677AA Health: Help your child cope with diabetes http://www.allina.com/ac/stay.nsf/tips/Help_your_child_cope_with_diabetes <html><table> <tr><td><b> </b> </td></tr><tr><td>The adjustment may take time</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td> </tr><tr><td><b></b></td> </tr><tr><td></td></tr> </table></html> 6 May 2009 00:17:21 CDT 56D0D803EE46C549862575AF001677AC Nutrition: Common food allergies in children http://www.allina.com/ac/stay.nsf/tips/Common_food_allergies_in_children <html><table> <tr><td><b> </b> </td></tr><tr><td>Certain foods tend to trigger symptoms such as abdominal pain, itchy or swollen lips, or diarrhea. </td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td> </tr><tr><td><b></b></td> </tr><tr><td></td></tr> </table></html> 5 May 2009 00:17:16 CDT 3A349F3CDFB9E04A862575AE0016776D Pharmacy: Help prevent sunburn http://www.allina.com/ac/stay.nsf/tips/Help_prevent_sunburn <html><table> <tr><td><b> </b> </td></tr><tr><td>It's helpful to know what increases your risk of being burned by the sun.</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td> </tr><tr><td><b></b></td> </tr><tr><td></td></tr> </table></html> 5 May 2009 00:17:17 CDT 9E04A49B21202E7D862575AE0016776C Fitness: Get fit after baby is born http://www.allina.com/ac/stay.nsf/tips/Get_fit_after_baby_is_born <html><table> <tr><td><b> </b> </td></tr><tr><td>But don't overdo it </td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td> </tr><tr><td><b></b></td> </tr><tr><td></td></tr> </table></html> 4 May 2009 00:17:17 CDT B24CE5978F1ACA8C862575AD00167761 Health: Easing back pain during pregnancy http://www.allina.com/ac/stay.nsf/tips/Easing_back_pain_during_pregnancy <html><table> <tr><td><b> </b> </td></tr><tr><td>Suggestions to help reduce the strain</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td> </tr><tr><td><b></b></td> </tr><tr><td></td></tr> </table></html> 1 May 2009 00:17:17 CDT D890102C17CDD787862575AA00167765 Health: After baby is born http://www.allina.com/ac/stay.nsf/tips/After_baby_is_born <html><table> <tr><td><b> </b> </td></tr><tr><td>While the birth of a son or daughter can bring you and your partner closer, the stress of parenting can be a challenge for many couples.</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td> </tr><tr><td><b></b></td> </tr><tr><td></td></tr> </table></html> 29 Apr 2009 00:17:18 CDT E9B32C5AC102500D862575A800167772 Health: Take care of your feet http://www.allina.com/ac/stay.nsf/tips/Take_care_of_your_feet <html><table> <tr><td><b> </b> </td></tr><tr><td>Suggestions for good foot health </td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td> </tr><tr><td><b></b></td> </tr><tr><td></td></tr> </table></html> 27 Apr 2009 00:17:16 CDT 96DED7E102CCC519862575A60016776C Health: Blood tests during pregnancy http://www.allina.com/ac/stay.nsf/tips/Blood_tests_during_pregnancy <html><table> <tr><td><b> </b> </td></tr><tr><td>What your doctor is screening for </td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td> </tr><tr><td><b></b></td> </tr><tr><td></td></tr> </table></html> 23 Apr 2009 00:17:16 CDT 27401E65CAEB658E862575A200167796 Pharmacy: Considering an alternative therapy? http://www.allina.com/ac/stay.nsf/tips/Considering_an_alternative_therapy <html><table> <tr><td><b> </b> </td></tr><tr><td>Here are signs that it may be fraudulent and unsafe</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td> </tr><tr><td><b></b></td> </tr><tr><td></td></tr> </table></html> 17 Apr 2009 00:17:22 CDT 865799226E53BDC48625759C00167727 Fitness: Aerobic exercise http://www.allina.com/ac/stay.nsf/tips/Aerobic_exercise <html><table> <tr><td><b> </b> </td></tr><tr><td>It gets your heart pumping and can help you lose weight </td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td> </tr><tr><td><b></b></td> </tr><tr><td></td></tr> </table></html> 8 Apr 2009 00:17:16 CDT FFE85F3BDC2CCE0D86257593001677FA Fitness: Sticking with exercise http://www.allina.com/ac/stay.nsf/tips/Sticking_with_exercise <html><table> <tr><td><b> </b> </td></tr><tr><td>Suggestions to keep up your routine </td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td> </tr><tr><td><b></b></td> </tr><tr><td></td></tr> </table></html> 7 Apr 2009 00:17:18 CDT D9C09A853C7001FF8625759200167745 Pharmacy: Birth control pill side effects http://www.allina.com/ac/stay.nsf/tips/Birth_control_pill_side_effects <html><table> <tr><td><b> </b> </td></tr><tr><td>They shouldn't last more than a few months</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td> </tr><tr><td><b></b></td> </tr><tr><td></td></tr> </table></html> 3 Apr 2009 00:17:16 CDT D6F412A2CF8533228625758E001676FC Health: About heart arrhythmia http://www.allina.com/ac/stay.nsf/tips/About_heart_arrhythmia <html><table> <tr><td><b> </b> </td></tr><tr><td>It's an irregular heartbeat </td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td> </tr><tr><td><b></b></td> </tr><tr><td></td></tr> </table></html> 2 Apr 2009 00:17:16 CDT 6DD8C9BEE35EED888625758D0016771C Pharmacy: Calming chickenpox http://www.allina.com/ac/stay.nsf/tips/Calming_chickenpox <html><table> <tr><td><b> </b> </td></tr><tr><td>Help keep your child comfortable </td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td> </tr><tr><td><b></b></td> </tr><tr><td></td></tr> </table></html> 1 Apr 2009 00:17:17 CDT E4B9BBEB4569F9098625758C00167747 Nutrition: What's behind high cholesterol? http://www.allina.com/ac/stay.nsf/tips/What's_behind_high_cholesterol <html><table> <tr><td><b> </b> </td></tr><tr><td>More than just your diet </td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td> </tr><tr><td><b></b></td> </tr><tr><td></td></tr> </table></html> 1 Apr 2009 00:17:15 CDT D144FCE2209DEE208625758C00167751 Health: Protect aging feet http://www.allina.com/ac/stay.nsf/tips/Protect_aging_feet <html><table> <tr><td><b> </b> </td></tr><tr><td>Help prevent painful problems </td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td> </tr><tr><td><b></b></td> </tr><tr><td></td></tr> </table></html> 30 Mar 2009 00:17:18 CDT 8ABEE19C3A6E71088625758A001677A2 Nutrition: Your children need iron http://www.allina.com/ac/stay.nsf/tips/Your_children_need_iron <html><table> <tr><td><b> </b> </td></tr><tr><td>The very young may be deficient</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td> </tr><tr><td><b></b></td> </tr><tr><td></td></tr> </table></html> 26 Mar 2009 00:17:23 CDT 5D58E820A3EB19E78625758600167706 Pharmacy: Remember to take your medicine http://www.allina.com/ac/stay.nsf/tips/Remember_to_take_your_medicine <html><table> <tr><td><b> </b> </td></tr><tr><td>A list of helpful reminders </td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td> </tr><tr><td><b></b></td> </tr><tr><td></td></tr> </table></html> 25 Mar 2009 00:17:17 CDT B413ACE65466BB0C862575850016778C Pharmacy: Taking a daily aspirin http://www.allina.com/ac/stay.nsf/tips/Taking_a_daily_aspirin <html><table> <tr><td><b> </b> </td></tr><tr><td>For some, it may not be safe</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td> </tr><tr><td><b></b></td> </tr><tr><td></td></tr> </table></html> 24 Mar 2009 00:17:16 CDT DD5E2EEC8DB35D9786257584001677CD Health: Check your baby's feet http://www.allina.com/ac/stay.nsf/tips/Check_your_baby's_feet <html><table> <tr><td><b> </b> </td></tr><tr><td>Make sure they're developing normally </td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td> </tr><tr><td><b></b></td> </tr><tr><td></td></tr> </table></html> 23 Mar 2009 00:17:17 CDT 58AF097FAC2A9FCC86257583001677A7 Pharmacy: Your body needs zinc http://www.allina.com/ac/stay.nsf/tips/Your_body_needs_zinc <html><table> <tr><td><b> </b> </td></tr><tr><td>Here's why</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td> </tr><tr><td><b></b></td> </tr><tr><td></td></tr> </table></html> 20 Mar 2009 00:17:19 CDT B0A526D4DAA761D58625758000167755 Health: Stress and diabetes http://www.allina.com/ac/stay.nsf/tips/Stress_and_diabetes <html><table> <tr><td><b> </b> </td></tr><tr><td>The body's response can affect your blood sugar </td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td> </tr><tr><td><b></b></td> </tr><tr><td></td></tr> </table></html> 18 Mar 2009 00:17:20 CDT 986DB64859BF47318625757E00167716 Health: Have your child's hearing checked http://www.allina.com/ac/stay.nsf/tips/Have_your_child's_hearing_checked <html><table> <tr><td><b> </b> </td></tr><tr><td>Children need regular hearing tests to identify problems before they worsen. Here's when to see an audiologist.</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td> </tr><tr><td><b></b></td> </tr><tr><td></td></tr> </table></html> 16 Mar 2009 00:17:29 CDT 711996BCD52F89578625757C00167720 Pharmacy: Minor reaction to childhood immunizations http://www.allina.com/ac/stay.nsf/tips/Minor_reaction_to_childhood_immunizations <html><table> <tr><td><b> </b> </td></tr><tr><td>Here's how to ease minor discomfort after your child gets shots.</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td> </tr><tr><td><b></b></td> </tr><tr><td></td></tr> </table></html> 13 Mar 2009 00:17:21 CDT 73794491E677616D862575790016776B Fitness: Try relaxation techniques http://www.allina.com/ac/stay.nsf/tips/Try_relaxation_techniques <html><table> <tr><td><b> </b> </td></tr><tr><td>Relaxation techniques may help you relax, beat stress, and can even help ease insomnia.</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td> </tr><tr><td><b></b></td> </tr><tr><td></td></tr> </table></html> 9 Mar 2009 00:17:23 CDT DCC46AC5DB342D568625757500167742 Health: Why baby won't breastfeed http://www.allina.com/ac/stay.nsf/tips/Why_baby_won't_breastfeed <html><table> <tr><td><b> </b> </td></tr><tr><td>Here are possible explanations </td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td> </tr><tr><td><b></b></td> </tr><tr><td></td></tr> </table></html> 5 Mar 2009 00:17:23 CDT 734A034F3C1AEA6586257571001BF5A8