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A Testament to Teamwork: UKHS Cardiac Rehab

Over the past ten years, I’ve had the opportunity to work closely with many clients offering the Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation (ICR) program. While each is unique, sometimes I’m blown away by a dramatic increase in patient volume after a program implements Pritikin ICR. Ever since the University of Kansas Health System’s cardiac rehab (CR) department at Olathe Health transitioned its program to ICR in 2022, it’s been amazing to watch the department exceed everyone’s expectations.

11 smiling health care workers dressed in scrubs with their ID tags clipped to their lapels stand in an exercise space where they teach the Pritikin program

What Does Heart Month Mean to Me?

This year marks the 100th year since the inception of the American Heart Association, the primary sponsors of American...

The Magnificent Mineral: Exploring Magnesium in Whole Foods versus Supplements

Magnesium has been getting attention lately with its purported ability to enhance sleep quality and reduce anxiety. But...

Gluten-Free Diet: Should You Try It?

In recent years, there have been three trends driving the popularity of avoiding gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye,...

A Guide: Asking Your Representatives to Support HR Bill 1406 and S3012

Until the introduction of the Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act (HR 1406, S 3012), I...

Collagen: Unmasking the Fountain of Youth

Marketing ads for collagen – in creams, serums, pills, powders, protein bars, gummies – are everywhere. Who doesn’t...

Why Self-Care Is Important

The concept of self-care is gaining a lot of attention recently and can look like many different things from...

The CALORIE Conundrum

Should you count them? Are they all created equal? Which calories are best? Good questions! Let’s take a deeper look at...

Defining Your How and Why

I saw a video the other day with Neil deGrasse Tyson, and he said one thing that made my mind explode. He talked about...

Pritikin Inspired: Biscuits-n-Gravy

Our latest Pritikin Kitchen challenge was brought to us by Emily from Graham Hospital in Canton, IL. Her patients...

New Year's Resolution: A Check-in

Earlier this year, I shared my New Year’s resolution to limit the amount of time that I spend watching and following...