Stress and Your Health
From the Chase Brexton Health Care Nutrition Team: In our 2026 blog series, we will be covering various topics exploring the intersection between nutrition and mental health.
Chronic Kidney Disease and Nutrition
Chronic Kidney Disease, or CKD, is a condition when the kidneys become damaged over time.
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Potassium and Nutrition
Potassium is an essential mineral found in our blood which comes from the foods we eat.
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Breast Cancer and Nutrition
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to the CDC, breast cancer is the second leading type of cancer among females. Although more rare, breast cancer can happen in men at about every 1 out of 100 cases.
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Gout and Nutrition
Gout is a form of arthritis caused by excess uric acid in the blood. Uric acid is made when a chemical called purine is broken down. Purines occur naturally in the body and are also found in some foods.
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Vitamin B12 and Nutrition
Vitamin B12, or cobalamin, has many important roles in the body. It is necessary for red blood cell formation, DNA synthesis, nervous system function, cellular metabolism, and energy production.
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Anemia and Nutrition
Anemia is where there are not enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the body’s tissues and organs. Symptoms include tiredness, dizziness or feeling light-headed, chest pain, cold hands and feet, headache, shortness of breath, pale skin, bruising, and hair loss/thinning.
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Constipation and Nutrition
Constipation is a condition in which you may have fewer than three bowel movements a week; stools that are hard, dry, or lumpy; stools that are difficult or painful to pass; or a feeling that not all stools have passed.
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GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) and Nutrition
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), also referred to as heartburn or reflux, is when the acidic contents of the stomach flow back up into the esophagus (the tube that goes from your mouth to your stomach), causing a burning sensation. Other symptoms of GERD may include chest discomfort, chronic cough, sore throat, sensation of a lump in the throat, disrupted sleep, and/or trouble swallowing.
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Type 2 Diabetes and Nutrition
What is Diabetes: Diabetes occurs when blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Glucose is the body’s main source of energy. The body can make glucose, and glucose also comes from food. Insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas, helps glucose get into the cells to be used for energy. With diabetes, the body does not produce enough- or any- insulin or does not use insulin effectively. This leads to glucose accumulating in the bloodstream and over time, high blood sugar levels can cause increased risk for damage to the eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart, and blood vessels.
