While nurses are often cast as heroes in movies and television shows, the tragedies they endure on the job are rarely resolved with precision when their shifts end. And unlike the protagonists found in popular dramas, it can be difficult for these frontline workers to find emotional release after a devastating day in the hospital. Nurses reported that the challenges facing the sector are feeling even more pronounced in the wake of Covid. A 2023 study by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing revealed that an estimated 100,000…
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SMALL BITES: Bay Area delicacies come and go; greet a friend
Ethels Gastronomy opened last week in Petaluma. Ethels was born out of a bagel chef business Nicholas Abrams launched during the early days of the pandemic and named after her grandmother. Abrams told J. the bagels sold out by 11am on the second day of business. Opening day was a huge success, he said, and we were so excited to be open. As I mentioned in this column recently, I travel for Jewish gastronomy, so I plan to have a full column on Ethels Delicatessen soon. Changes Underway in Sacramento:…
Read MoreAyurveda warning: a soothing laxative to keep constipation at bay
Whether it is due to diet, an unhealthy lifestyle, dehydration, pregnancy or certain medications, constipation a condition characterized by infrequent bowel movements or difficulty passing stool has become an increasingly common problem today. In fact, according to a national gut health survey conducted in 2018 by Abott, one of India’s health companies, 22 percent of the Indian adult population suffers from the condition. Therefore, it is extremely important to identify the root cause and nip the problem in the bud before it becomes chronic. While consuming more fiber-rich foods and…
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