Tune Your Body for Winter Sports Friday, January 7, 2022 | Katie Gollotto, DO Winter is upon us in Tahoe, and while weather outside may look frightful, it makes the mountains so delightful! With resorts open and the snowpack building in the backcountry, excitement continues to ... READ MORE
Mental Goal Setting in 2022 Monday, January 3, 2022 | Ryan Carr Setting goals is crucial to leading a life you love, having a sense of fulfillment, and being happy. The new year marks a great time to chart a course for personal, professional, and health-related go... READ MORE
Ski and Snowboard Conditioning Exercises Wednesday, December 29, 2021 | Barton Healthy Tips All exercises are written for the right leg, but remember to do the exercises on both sides. Single Leg Bridge - Lie on the floor with knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Straighten the left k... READ MORE
Exercise Injury Prevention for Your Ankles Wednesday, December 22, 2021 | Caroline Barichievich The feet and ankles, supporting the weight of the rest of your body, are prime targets for painful injuries. From broken bones to frostbite, you're at extra risk for foot and ankle injuries during win... READ MORE
Medical Care Hours During the Holiday Season Monday, December 20, 2021 | Barton Health News Throughout this holiday period, we're here if you or your loved ones need medical care: Barton Emergency Department 2170 South Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA - 530.541.3420 24-Hour Emergency Care Barton Ur... READ MORE
Avoid Back Injuries This Winter Friday, December 17, 2021 | Zachary Child, MD Our winter wonderland provides an abundance of opportunities for enjoying outdoor recreation, but also presents opportunities for injury. Take steps to keep safe on the slopes, clearing snow around yo... READ MORE
Health Benefits of Giving Wednesday, December 15, 2021 | Amy Smith, FNP Acts of kindness like volunteering, donating to charities, or offering emotional support to a loved one often bring about a warm, fuzzy feeling, especially during the holidays. This happiness and sati... READ MORE
Pumpkin-Cranberry Gift Loaves Thursday, December 9, 2021 | Barton Healthy Tips Ingredients 1 29-ounce can of pure pumpkin (about 1 ¾ cups) 1 ¼ cups sugar ¾ cup of liquid egg substitute (such as Egg Beaters) ½ cup vegetable oil 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder ... READ MORE
Are You Mentally Prepared for Ski Season? Thursday, December 9, 2021 | Ryan Carr There's more to preparing for the slopes than getting in shape. Physical fitness has a lot to do with your ability to enjoy ski season. But your mental fitness is just as important. Hitting the... READ MORE
Tips for a Healthier Holiday Season Thursday, December 9, 2021 | Ariel Rearick, MS, RD It’s common to indulge during the holidays, especially with added festivities, family visits, and increased stress. Overindulgence is often followed by restrictive dieting and feeling the need to burn... READ MORE
Exploring Birthing Options Wednesday, December 8, 2021 | Amanda Weavil, MD No matter how much you plan or research ahead of time, child birth may not go as expected. There are important choices to make, and even when you have given birth before, a lot can happen in the momen... READ MORE
Winter Vegetable Stew Monday, December 6, 2021 | Barton Healthy Tips Ingredients 1 cup onions, cut into ½-inch wedges 1 sweet potato 2 carrots 1 lb. banana or Hubbard squash 1 cup parsnips 2 cloves garlic 1 red bell pepper 2 cups low-sodium, low-fat vegetable broth 1 c... READ MORE
Train for Knee Injury Prevention Friday, December 3, 2021 | Barton Healthy Tips Ski season is almost here in Lake Tahoe, and as exhilarating and refreshing it is to hit the slopes, injury is a common reality. For two-plankers, controlling ski equipment separately with each leg pu... READ MORE
Infection Prevention At-a-Glance Thursday, December 2, 2021 | Jacob Vinocur “Cold, flu, and COVID season” is upon us, and while these illnesses are more common in the winter months, it’s not the diseases’ virology which makes them more prominent this time of year. Instead, it... READ MORE
Overcoming Ankle Instability Thursday, December 2, 2021 | Paul Ryan, MD Winter sports are here, and whether it’s on the basketball court, the slopes, or the ice rink, ankle sprains may happen. An ankle sprain is the most common sports-related injury, accounting for 40% of... READ MORE
Get Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis Sooner, Not Later Wednesday, December 1, 2021 | Leah Krull, MD Cold temperatures can cause increased pain and inflammation from arthritis—get help to stay active this winter. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a disease in which your immune system attacks your ow... READ MORE
Scapular Dyskinesia Exercises Tuesday, November 23, 2021 | Jeremy Vandehurst Standing Overhead Triceps Stretch Hold: 30 seconds | Daily: 2 | Weekly : 7 Setup: Begin in a standing upright position. Movement: Lift one arm straight overhead, then bend your elbow as far as possibl... READ MORE
Understanding Migraines Friday, November 19, 2021 | Erin Jones, MD A migraine is a throbbing type of headache distinguished by the fact that symptoms other than pain occur with the headache. Nausea and vomiting, lightheadedness, sensitivity to light (photophobia), an... READ MORE
New Equipment Donated to the Center for Orthopedics & Wellness Tuesday, November 16, 2021 | Barton Health News A new StairMaster was donated to the Center for Orthopedics & Wellness. The StairMaster offers a low-impact aerobic workout, which improves strength, cardio, and balance, while burning calories qu... READ MORE
Why MRI? Technology with an Advantage Tuesday, November 16, 2021 | Barton Healthy Tips Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive, painless scan that uses a strong magnet along with radio waves to generate images of physiological processes, organs, and other anatomy. MRI sc... READ MORE