Strawberries are a great sign of summer here, and spinach is always healthy and in season. This salad is a wonderful compliment to meat dishes like steak or prime rib chicken and salmon, and as a side to pastas, making it a BBQ favorite. The
Is quitting smoking a goal for you this year? Then way to go! Smoking harms nearly every organ in the body. It ruins your lungs and makes you more susceptible to heart disease, cancer, and stroke. It ages your face with wrinkles. It makes you
A Blog by Dr. Pullen I just read an article in the Washington Post titled, “Five Myths About Obesity,” by Deborah Cohen.I came away with a reaffirmation of my belief that the causes and best ways to deal with our obesity epidemic is complicated. Without
The new year is underway…so, how are you doing on your resolutions? According to the Journal of Clinical Psychology of top ten New Year’s resolutions, three of them involve health and wellness. The number one resolution this year of the people surveyed was to lose
What is bullying? You may think it’s isolated and easy to spot. But, you’d probably be surprised to find out that two of out every three teens is physically or verbally harassed every year. To make matters worse, the exponential growth of social networking has
For the ninth year now, Sound Family Medicine has awarded scholarships to local high school students as well as our employees. All recipients are patients or employees of Sound Family Medicine, and special consideration was given to those applicants planning to pursue a career in
Spring and summer in the Pacific Northwest… the sun is shining, the birds are singing and the flowers are blooming. Unfortunately, that pesky pollen is also out, wreaking havoc on your eyes, nose, ears and throat. Some people have come to just accept their seasonal
It seems like every time we turn on the news, we hear that health care costs are out of control, but most of us feel that we are unable to stop the speeding train. Our American mindset tells us that more is better, and this
The cold weather is almost gone and we’re starting to get more frequent gifts of sunshine. The winter here can feel so long and when March hits, the end of winter brings a whole new energy level to the community. It’s not unusual for Pacific
By Cyd Marckmann, ARNP According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 4.4% of the United States population currently has Adult Attention Deficit/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. We live in stressful times. Many of our neighbors are struggling financially and many are commuting longer hours
How often do you visit your doctor? Odds are, you’re in his/her office only one to two times per year. That’s just 1 to 2 days out of 365, where someone else is caring for your health. The rest of the year, it’s up to
As late as the 1950s, more than 20,000 cases of polio were reported in the U.S. each year. Many of these cases resulted in paralysis or even death. Less than 20 years after a vaccine became available, polio infections were reduced to about 10 total.
As we enter the final month of summer vacation, our children are getting ready to go back to school and that means fall sports will be in full swing as well. Your children will need to see the doctor for their basic sports physical, but
If you’ve ever had chickenpox, you’re at risk for Shingles. That’s because the virus that causes chickenpox stays in your body throughout your lifetime. Later in life, this virus can reactivate unexpectedly and erupt as Shingles — a red, blistering rash, usually accompanied by deep,
Managing diabetes can be a challenge. A smart nutrition plan is part of a necessary balancing act because food intake, physical activity, and blood sugar determine the amount of insulin that is required to maintain a healthy level of blood sugar. To be quite honest
Join Sound Family Medicine in an effort to ‘Get Fit’ and fight hunger in the Bonney Lake community. Experience the craze that is taking the fitness world by storm, and learn the Latin-inspired Zumba® moves from certified instructors. Try free samples of the latest nutritional
Spring is in the air! But for some, there is also something else in the air– allergies! For many people, allergy season is synonymous with toting around plenty of tissues, taking countless anti-histamines, and avoiding the outdoors. But could that all be changing? Is there
By Edward Pullen, MD. Check out drpullen.com, a medical blog for the informed patient. HPV vaccine for boys age 11-12 is now recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, according to a Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) last month. They specifically recommend the
Nutrition is a key component of healthy living. No matter who your provider is, all doctors and health practitioners preach the benefits of eating right as part of a balanced lifestyle. The benefits of good nutrition are undenyable. It’s not just about looking better, it’s
Some couples seem to get pregnant without even trying. For others, it takes plenty of patience and luck. If you are seeking guidance on how to get pregnant or how not to get pregnant, here is what you need to know – and when you
