vitamin
Stay-at-home FAQs from California Department of Health
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/21/2020 - 10:06am
The California State Public Health Officer and Director of the California Department of Public Health have ordered all individuals living in the State of California to stay home or at their place of residence, except as needed to maintain continuity of operation of the federal critical infrastructure sectors.
Some people may be confused and hear different messages and wonder exactly what are "essential services". To list what the State order covered they have come out with a guideline to help navigate these unchartered waters.
What does this mean?
South Lake Tahoe man arrested on theft and drug charges
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/17/2017 - 5:26pm
A 38-year-old South Lake Tahoe man was arrested early Saturday for felony suspicion of attempted commercial burglary and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
William Jack Phelps was taken into custody in the 4200 block of South Carson Street.
According to the arrest report, a security guard contacted the sheriff’s office regarding a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of Big Lots, 4215 South Carson Street.
Preventing childhood lead poisoning
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/05/2017 - 8:58am
Every parent wants to provide a safe and healthy environment for their child. El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Nursing is hoping to increase awareness among parents about the hidden dangers of lead exposure to children. October 22 through October 28, 2017, is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.
Talking to your teen about stress
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 9:49am
Any parent will tell you raising teenagers is a stressful time! Are you in that stage? Talk to your teenager about it. Your stress may be similar stress for your teen.
Vitamin D: The Sunshine Vitamin
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/19/2016 - 4:14pm
With the cool fall weather approaching, it’s important to think about a very important vitamin we can absorb from the sun: vitamin D. According to city data, South Lake Tahoe boasts an average of 249 days of sunshine per year so we should all be quite abundant in our vitamin D stores. However, many of us spend hours indoors and nutrition research shows about 40 percent of adults are lacking this vitamin.
Below are some common questions about vitamin D and how to get the most from this important nutrient.
What is vitamin D?
Eating Well: Good for positive mental health
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/07/2015 - 5:42pm
Most people take up exercising to make sure their bodies are the best they can be. And here in South Lake Tahoe, we’re lucky enough to have everything we need to make this possible. Whether it’s hiking, cycling, skiing, or snowboarding, you’ll always be active when you’re here.
Keep Fluffy and Fido away from these toxic items!
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/04/2015 - 10:46pm
Dear Hopeful Henry,
I read your article about Halloween safety, thank you for the information on the artificial sweetener now showing up in peanut butters. I was hoping you could advise on what other food items are bad for my dog.
Thanks,
Betty
Betty, so glad you found the information from last week’s article useful and your question is a great one. To answer your question with the most accuracy I obtained this list from the ASPCA Poison Control Center.
Spring into Wellness: Promoting Positive Mental Health
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/09/2015 - 7:40pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe and the Mental Health Collaborative have declared May 10 to 16, Mental Health Awareness Week. Throughout the week, public events and articles, like the one below, will highlight “Each Mind Matters” in South Lake Tahoe.
According to California’s Mental Health Movement and the Centers for Disease Control, half of us will experience a mental health concern in our lifetime.
Talking to your teen about stress
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/23/2015 - 7:57pm
Event Date:
April 2, 2015 - 6:00pm
Any parent will tell you raising teenagers is a stressful time! Are you in that stage? Talk to your teenager about it. Your stress may be similar stress for your teen.
July 2014 in Tahoe: Billy Ray Cyrus, Sinbad, Carrie Underwood, Train
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/02/2014 - 8:37pm
WOW! This is probably the busiest concert month since I've been keeping a blog.
#4thofJuly events include parades and fireworks on both ends of the lake in #LakeTahoe plus Billy Ray Cyrus in Incline Village and Sinbad at the Montbleu on July 5th, Black Star Safari, 4-piece puzzle, and Groovebox at the American legion July 4th, Red White & Bass feat. Love and Light, Muppet Punk, Gurbtron, Trevor Selby, Tre Tuna, DJ Chango at Lakeside at Night and Stylust Beats, Subtropixx, Aux, IJV at Tahoe...
July 01 Unauthorized Rolling Stones @ Harrah's
Free Barton Health Wellness Lecture: Maximizing Nutrition and Exercise for the Busy Life with Paula Crenshaw
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 10/06/2012 - 9:35pmEvent Date:
November 7, 2012 - 6:00pm
Even with your busy Lake Tahoe lifestyle, do you find it difficult to balance exercise and diet? If so you won't want to miss Barton Health's free wellness lecture: "Maximizing Nutrition and Exercise for the Busy Life" with Paula Crenshaw, MD. This free event will be Nov. 7, 6 p.m. at Kahle Community Center in Stateline. Among the topics for discussion are: Food vs vitamin pills? Research shows why food nutrients are better than supplements; What foods have the greatest nutrient value?
