Egg Substitutes In Smoothies (Recipe!)
Eating healthy when you are busy is tough. Trust me, I know! I work 12-hour night shifts, am pursuing my doctorate degree, and raising two wonderful boys. If you are like me and have a whole 3...
View ArticleHealth Benefits of Mulled Wine (Recipe!)
Nurse Mia Ross is over the pumpkin spice craze and she’s helping mulled wine make a healthy comeback. Red wine is perfect for the cool weather, but why drink basic Cabernet when you can add delicious...
View ArticleNurse Gail Goes To NYC Active Shooter Training
As a member of the New York City Medical Reserve Corps (NYC MRC), I am frequently invited to participate in public health-related drills and workshops. On the heels of the November 13th mass shootings...
View ArticleWhich Is Worse? Red Meat Or Processed Meat?
The latest classification of meat as a carcinogen is obviously bad news for meat-loving carnivores. However, this claim has come under recent scrutiny, and from my professional perspective, we need to...
View ArticleNurseGail.com 2015 Year In Review
It’s always nice to use the year’s end as a time to reflect, thus we’ve compiled a list of our top-ten most viewed posts from 2015. We had an exciting year here at Nursegail.com and can’t wait to...
View ArticleRearrange Meals To Lose More Weight
Our doctoral candidate, Allysen Kelly BSN RN, explains when you eat is just as important as what you eat: We’ve always been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but does this...
View ArticleSeasonal Affective Disorder: More Than Winter Blues
Snowflakes, brisk walks, and winter sports inspire some people to feel alive and active this time of year while others hunker down and hibernate during colder months. Some people blame their sluggish...
View ArticleParaben Safety For Babies And Adults
Ursula Johnson is a nurse, mother, and owner of Love This Hair. She sheds light on the safety of commercial product preservatives and gives readers her honest opinion on paraben usage. For years there...
View ArticleAsk NurseGail.com: I’m A 45 Year Old Man. Do I Need A Physical?
Nurse Gail, I am married with kids. I am 45 years old and live in NYC and have not had a complete physical in years. Is it recommended for someone my age? And also, do you recommend a doctor/nurse...
View ArticleYear-round Skincare Tips (including thermal water!)
Nurse Allyson Kelly is a stickler for skin care routines (have you seen her skin?!*) and shares her secrets to keep your skin looking young and healthy throughout the year. Life on the west coast...
View ArticleOrthorexia: An Eating Disorder Masked By Healthy Intentions
As a registered nurse, it is my job to stay on top of pertinent public health trends, which is why I feel inclined to warn you that there is a new eating disorder in town, unofficially labeled...
View ArticleMEDTECH: Minimize Anxiety With Meditation Apps
Liz is a nurse who understands the importance of relaxation for optimal health, especially her own. She shares her tips to minimize anxiety with meditation apps and internet resources. Ohmmmm…...
View ArticleMEAL PREPPING: Nurse Gail’s Healthy Turkey Sausage Patty Recipe!
I encourage everyone to eat a plant-based, low-carb, protein-rich diet. Unfortunately, these meals can take a bit more thought and time to prepare and, if you’re like me, other things take priority...
View ArticleBreakfast Is Killing America
If you’ve been to my office for a physical exam, you’ve probably heard my “breakfast is killing America” spiel. To be clear, eating food in the morning isn’t the issue. The problem rather, is the...
View ArticleCamping with Ticks – Prevent Lyme and RMSF with Doxycycline
Gail Ingram is an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner, former Girl Scout, and self-proclaimed campfire chef. Using personal experience, she explains how she handles the growing tick, Lyme, and Rocky...
View ArticleSummer 2017 NYC Seniors Go Fishing on Pier 63 – Mondays 3PM to 5PM
If I were old enough (and retired enough) to participate in this event, I would! The Hudson River Park is hosting all-ages events throughout the summer including sing-alongs (Hudson River Flicks)...
View Article6 Colloidal Silver Claims – True or False?
Nurse Practitioner Gail Ingram MS, PC-AGNP discusses a curious comment left on her Facebook page. The comment left by a friend on my personal Facebook page: Colloidal silver works better than...
View ArticleFirsthand Recommendations to Help Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria
Our editor, Nurse Mia Ross (now Mia Yousefzeda), has been living in Puerto Rico for the last year and she knows firsthand how you can help the island recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Last...
View ArticleSchool Nurse Reviews Airborne & Emergen-C for Teachers
My talented colleague, Alyssa Singh BSN RN, is a school nurse in Seattle and we recently chatted about cold remedies and immune boosters. Alyssa said, “Every day, I am subjected to dozens of unwashed...
View ArticleNo-cook Oatmeal with Dehydrated or Frozen Fruit – HEALTHY BREAKFAST
HEALTHY BREAKFAST No-cook Oatmeal with Dehydrated or Frozen Fruit by Dr. Allysen Kelley FNP-BC and Gail Ingram MS PC-AGNP. QUICK-EASY-TASTY. Let’s face it–breakfast can easily turn into dessert before...
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