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What is a Healthy Blood Pressure for a Healthy Heart? Ask a Nutritionist.

Apr 18, 2019 Comments Off on What is a Healthy Blood Pressure for a Healthy Heart? Ask a Nutritionist.
May 21 @ 1:59 pm

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, puts you at a greater risk of heart disease. Many people who have it don’t know it. It’s important to have your blood pressure checked routinely. If your blood pressure stays higher than 130/80 for a period of time, it can cause serious…

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How Should I Adapt My Diet for Spring? Ask a Nutritionist.

Apr 2, 2019 Comments Off on How Should I Adapt My Diet for Spring? Ask a Nutritionist.
May 21 @ 1:59 pm

Joanne M. Gallivan, M.S., R.D.N. is a registered Dietitian Nutritionist and volunteer at Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic. Prior to joining the Clinic, she served as the Director of the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP). It’s Springtime! With spring finally arriving, it’s time to take stock of your current eating…

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Am I at Risk for Diabetes? Ask a Nutritionist.

Mar 6, 2019 Comments Off on Am I at Risk for Diabetes? Ask a Nutritionist.
May 21 @ 1:59 pm

Joanne M. Gallivan, M.S., R.D.N. is a registered Dietitian Nutritionist and volunteer at Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic. Prior to joining the Clinic, she served as the Director of the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP). Did you know that one in three Americans are at high risk for developing type…

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10 Tips for a Healthy Heart: Ask a Nutritionist.

Feb 14, 2019 Comments Off on 10 Tips for a Healthy Heart: Ask a Nutritionist.
May 21 @ 1:59 pm

Joanne M. Gallivan, M.S., R.D.N. is a registered Dietitian Nutritionist and volunteer at Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic. Prior to joining the Clinic, she served as the Director of the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP). February isn’t just for Valentines – it’s also American Heart Month! Heart disease is the…

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What’s a Reasonable Weight loss Goal? Ask a Nutritionist.

Jan 9, 2019 Comments Off on What’s a Reasonable Weight loss Goal? Ask a Nutritionist.
May 21 @ 1:59 pm

Joanne M. Gallivan, M.S., R.D.N. is a registered Dietitian Nutritionist and volunteer at Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic. Prior to joining the Clinic, she served as the Director of the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP). Setting a lofty New Year’s Resolution? Think again! Have you started off the new year…

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