Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Holly Mansfield
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Eating right and staying healthy may seem difficult at times, but the Ramstein Health and Wellness Center specialists are here to help members of the KMC. They now provide a healthy lifestyle class to teach people the information they need to get their body in tip top shape.
April 10, 2014 ×
by Capt. Jeremy F. Brooks
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
Every Service member knows certain basic skills to survive in combat. Knowledge of dietary supplements is another matter.
April 3, 2014 ×
Photos by Airman 1st Class
Michael Stuart
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
The 86th Force Support Squadron invited Bokwa creator and co-CEO Paul Mavi to instruct fitness classes March 20 on Ramstein.
April 3, 2014 ×
by Capt. Wah-Yung Tsang
General dentist
Fluoride is a natural element that strengthens tooth enamel to become more resistant to cavities, and it helps repair or re-harden enamel in order to arrest the early cavities.
March 20, 2014 ×
Story and photo by Tech. Sgt. James M. Hodgman
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs
More than 170 members of the international medical community from 16 nations filled Ramstein’s Hercules Theater March 10 for the first day of the 29th Ramstein Aerospace Medicine Summit and NATO Science and Technology Organization Technical Course.
March 20, 2014 ×
by Maj. Risa Riepma
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Nutrition Care Division
What does the slogan “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right” mean to you?
Consumer research has found the taste of food is more important to consumers than nutrition content in terms of making food choices. How do we enjoy the taste of food and still eat healthy or “right?” Believe it or not, it can be done.
March 13, 2014 ×
Courtesy of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs
Lt. Col. (Dr.) Wesley Clarkson is a cardiologist and OIC of the Cardiology Clinic and Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.
March 6, 2014 ×
Courtesy of the 86th Mission Support Group
Dextromethorphan, or DXM, an ingredient in more than 140 cough and cold medications, is a safe and highly effective cough suppressant; however, when ingested in excessive amounts, DXM produces physiological effects that include hallucinations, feelings of detachment from surroundings and self, loss of motor control, drowsiness, rapid heartbeat and vomiting.
February 27, 2014 ×
by Tech. Sgt. Jessica McNabb
86th Dental Squadron
Glorious day! A baby is on the way. So much to do and so little time to do it. There are checklists for everything, so you should be good to go, right? Make sure oral hygiene is on your little bundle of joy’s checklist. That’s right. As soon as they get those pearly whites, you need to be prepared to take care of them.
February 20, 2014 ×