This March, enter our “Show Us Your Healthy Lunch” Contest for a chance to WIN a custom lunch cooler from Shield HealthCare! A healthy lunch consists of a well-balanced meal that includes vegetables, fruit, whole grains and lean protein. Entering the contest is easy – simply follow these three steps: Visit the Shield HealthCare Facebook… Continue reading Show Us Your Healthy Lunch Contest

From February 9-15, 2014, Shield HealthCare is proud to celebrate the fourth annual Feeding Tube Awareness Week® with the Feeding Tube Awareness Foundation. Feeding Tube Awareness Week raises public awareness about the positive benefits of tube-feeding. A feeding tube is a lifesaving medical intervention that provides essential nutrition and hydration. This annual event gives us the opportunity to… Continue reading Shield HealthCare Celebrates Feeding Tube Awareness Week 2014

Don't miss the latest Enteral Nutrition Support Newsletter with important information from Shield HealthCare's registered dietitians!

IBS and Stress Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects up to 20% of adults and up to 14% of children in the U.S.  IBS is described by researchers as a gut-brain disorder because of the way serotonin signaling is altered in IBS patients. Serotonin is a key mediator of gut motility, or movement, and sensory perception. … Continue reading Pediatric Corner: Advances in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

To prevent clogs, adverse reactions, interactions and other related issues when giving medication through a feeding tube, follow these six tips.

More than 120,000 babies are born with a birth defect each year in the United States. This National Birth Defects Prevention Month, learn what you can do.

Not sure what to resolve to do differently this year? Change may require some doing, but before you can take action, you may need to work on your frame of mind. Set a theme for the way you want to think and feel about yourself this year and take it from there. Here are some… Continue reading How to Make Positive Changes in 2014

It doesn’t have to be January 1st to make healthier habits, but it’s as good as any time to start. Adopt a start low, go slow approach to ensure your success. Commit to one goal at a time. You’re more likely to stick to it. Start small. For example, if you know you won’t be… Continue reading New Year’s Resolution: Version 2014

Don’t take any chances this flu season! Arm your immune system and fight the flu by eating some of the nutritious foods from this list.

Shield HealthCare's Registered Dietitian answers questions about vitamins, minerals, supplements, fiber, probiotics and more.