Creamy Keto Soup
This recipe is a great base for most any type of creamed soup you enjoy. I used frozen spinach in my batch, but sautéed Brussels sprouts, mushrooms, or asparagus would work just fine instead. Creamy Keto Soup 32 oz heavy cream 1 1/2 cup water or broth 6 oz cream cheese 1 cup shredded white […]
Measures of “Improving Health”
Recently, another health care provider mocked my use of the phrase, “improving the health of my patients”, saying that it’s vague and not measurable. Her comments gave me pause, because the goal of every nurse I’ve ever met has been to help people improve their health. Ask any nurse why he or she became a […]
Connecting the dots… How Chronic Diseases Manifest
Oftentimes, a patient will come in or someone will post on Facebook that new symptoms have occurred and evaluation is now needed. Today’s blog article will discuss some of the most common symptoms that bring patients in for diagnosis and treatment. We’re going to give 2 fictitious patients a run through a visit with me: […]
The Chaos Within
In the last article, we discussed the 3 processes that the body uses to metabolize, utilize, and store glucose. In this article, we will discuss several conditions that occur when those processes become overwhelmed and organs are unable to keep up with their usual functions. First of all, if you haven’t read my “peas and […]
Bac’n Brussel Sprouts
16 oz washed and quartered Brussel sprouts 6-8 slices of bacon 3-4 Tbsp butter Salt, pepper, & garlic to taste In skillet, fry bacon until to your liking. I like my bacon really crispy. Remove cooked bacon from pan and allow to cool for a few minutes. Add butter to bacon grease in pan. Add […]
25 Top Tips to Eat Healthy & Honor God with Our Lifestyle (Part 2 of 2)
Now that we know God has a better plan for our health, how do we find it? What do we do now? How do we get healthier? 1. Start wherever you are. Making small changes over several weeks can add up to MAJOR health benefits. Some people can go “cold turkey,” cutting out all grains […]
Does God care if I’m overweight or unhealthy? (Part 1 of 2)
Many years ago, I took part in a Bible study that focused on losing weight using several different techniques that did help me become thinner. One of the weekly studies focused on a Bible verse from Proverbs 23:When you sit to dine with a ruler, note well what is before you, and put a knife […]
Biographical Sketch of Blog Author, Jenni Gallagher
Jenni is a board certified family nurse practitioner and certified health coach, currently practicing in the Omaha area; she has also practiced in Southcentral Alaska and Northcentral Mississippi. Jenni holds a Master’s degree from the University Of Mississippi Medical Center School Of Nursing. She currently owns & practices in her own health care office that […]