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Guest Blog by Sloan Luckie
During a presentation at a corporate health awareness event, I was asked, “ How did you get a six-pack? You probably do a gazillion crunches, right?” “No”, I answered, “Abs are made in the kitchen.” Developing six-pack abs (or reducing your abdominal/waist circumference) has more to do with nutrition and total [...]
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I was recently asked at a Body Under Construction book signing, “Since everyone knows that we should eat right and exercise in order to live longer, healthier lives, why don’t we do it?” Here were the “UN-LUCKIE” 7 reasons I gave her.
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Dr. Veronica interviews Dr. Eric Ding about the health benefits of cocoa. This is a chocolate lover’s dream land-8 chocolate bars a day will do the trick. Also hear from Richard Ruhling, MD, MPH who teaches total health seminars and says “What I’ve discovered is that medicine can make you sick, disable and even kill [...]
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Over half of mental disorders are caused by imbalances in the body that cause the brain and emotions to go array with life stressor. Discussion with Mary Ann O’Block a physician who is able to diagnose and treat major depressive disorder minus pharmaceuticals, Dr. Veronica Collings, a non force chiropractor who diagnosis underlying inflammatory problems [...]
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Have you ever noticed that you get sick with a cold or the flu much more often than others around you? Or someone you know is constantly sniffling and maxing out on sick days at work? This happens because there are certain aspects of a person’s life that can make them more susceptible to getting [...]
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Did you know that some hair products and hair dyes can be harmful to your health?
Recent studies by the National Cancer Institute and other organizations have found increased risks for cancer in hairdressers. This may be correlated to the chemical dyes and other harmful products they use as part of their work on a regular [...]
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By Guest Bloger Lisa Wimberger
Well into this century science believed our brains were hardwired and fixed, and that we could not generate new brain cells. Fortunately, for the betterment of mankind, science changed its tune. It is now widely accepted, and empirically proven, that our brains are elastic and regenerative. Each of us has the [...]
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By Guest Blogger Sloan Luckie
Do you find yourself constantly fatigued and devoid of energy? Are you in a constant battle to lose that extra 10+ pounds? Have you experienced plateaus in developing muscle mass?
Well, one change that may help is simply getting more…sleep.
A lack of sleep can give your body a one-two punch:
You eat more [...]
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The only proven successful way to be healthy, fit and nutritionally sound is to develop a strong balance in the way you live your life, how you eat, play and work. And if some of us need a little outside influence or help to get there, so be it.
No matter how much we argue this [...]
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Breast cancer comprises up to one third of all cancer cases in women and it is believed to kill almost half a million people every year. Some lifestyle changes can go a long way to helping reduce the risk of a woman developing this common malignancy.
Diet:
There is a direct correlation between the diet and the [...]
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Nothing is more frustrating as a medical practitioner to witness your patients, those whose health you have a vested interest in, continuously waltz through life without paying much attention to what is being said to them. Case in point, in my practice as Social Media Medicine expert, so many people gripe about how they can’t [...]
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With all the hype over misdiagnosed ADHD in kids and the reason for their hyperactivity in general, researchers shedding new light on old information that links academic performance with physical education makes perfect sense. So often we have seen schools eliminating what once were thought to be valuable aspects of our children’s education. Physical education [...]
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How do you spell relief? N-E-T-I P-O-T. People either love it or hate it… this allergy, cold and sinus treatment is never in the grey area. Many a runny nose and congested sinus has been cured by the small plastic genie-in-a-bottle water spout. For those brave enough to try it, the loyalty runs strong. But [...]
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Some people think that yoga is for a very specific type of person: someone who wants to be (or already is) highly flexible, and who is seeking to be one with the universe. Well, people, I’m here to clarify that you don’t have to be a “hippie” to join a yoga class. Drop your judgments [...]
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Male circumcision has been a longstanding controversy in America today. It’s a medical practice that revolves around religious practice, personal preference, familial beliefs and even cultural rites of passage. However, as with any surgery, there are reasonable risks involved with make circumcision that should be considered seriously. With so many deep rooted reasons for choosing [...]
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“Beauty rituals are as ancient as time,” says Huffington Post writer and beauty expert. Well, I agree! Our world has seen an array of beauty practices across various cultures for many generations. For ages, natural substances like spices and plant extracts have been utilized in unique ways to promote beautiful skin, hair, nails and bodies. [...]
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Just this week a study released by Stanford School of Medicine revealed that family members of bypass surgery patients tend to lose weight as a result of the patients’ success and influence. This could not be better news for so many Americans who continue to struggle with their weight and lack adequate positive influences around [...]
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You remember when your Mom told you that you should at least be sleeping 8 hours every night? She was right! Getting enough sleep is crucial to wellness because of the restoration that happens at certain levels of sleep depth. Recently, studies show that if someone consistently neglects to get in a full night’s rest, [...]
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By guest blogger Dr. Piero, DDS
New data concerning women’s health has linked periodontal disease to breast cancer. This came from a recent study in October 2010 at Huddinge, Sweden by the Department of Dental Medicine, Division of Periodontology, Karolinska Institutet.
Over 3000 women between the ages of 30-40 years were part of a 16 year randomized [...]
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I’m a proponent of good health, but I’m also an advocate of great sex! Seriously, folks, our bodies are made for enjoying intimacy (responsibly). However, our society as a whole leads a lifestyle that strongly hinders sexual arousal and pleasure from taking place. I’m referring to our diets. Food. The choices that we’re making every [...]
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A recent article published in the New York Times by Dr. DANIELLE OFRI, M.D. boasts a realistic perspective on how the daily grind can wear on a medical professional’s patience and optimism. When it comes to sitting with patients in the confines of the examination rooms, the healing and diagnosing magic happens. However, outside those [...]
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Doctors are some of the smartest people that I know. I’m not just boasting because I’m a doctor; I really have a significant amount of respect for those trained in the medical industry. But, honestly – some doctors can be downright dumb! That is, when it comes to social interaction and effective communication, some doctors [...]
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Appalling. Disappointing. And not surprising. That’s what I think about the recently released survey results that show an astonishing rate of pre-teen children exploring bulimia as a weight-loss tool. According to the Huffington Post article, “Kids Vomiting to Lose Weight, Even Before Puberty,” out of 16,000 responses from surveyed pre-teens, “15 percent of 13 to [...]
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Americans love speaking of the human rights abuses in China. In fact, this Asian country is actually winning against the United States in the race for long life. China is not just outperforming us in the area of studies; they are also outpacing our country’s citizens in the competition for life span and expectancy! We [...]
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Carrots are one thing, but fish are another! It wasn’t just an old wife’s tale that your mom was quoting when she made you eat your carrots to improve your vision. She wasn’t lying when she said that carrots would help your eyes to adjust well to seeing at night. No, in fact, there is [...]
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Okay folks, enough with the medicine. Every time someone has a headache or a cold, they run for pill-packed relief. The truth is that the generations before us survived these non-detrimental symptoms without significant problems. Before we had Tylenol, Aspirin and Ibuprofen, families actually used natural ingredients to alleviate their aches. Even with Aspirin’s heart-healing [...]
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How well do you know what your body needs, in today’s fast paced, supplement-overdosed lifestyle? How do you treat your pain – with clinical treatments, alternative herbal treatments or more significant lifestyle changes that are based on a holistic approach to understanding your body?
Now, I’m not a wack-a-doodle who is encouraging my audience to lean [...]
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Are you pro-active and self-accountable about your daily health, or do you play the victim when you come down with a cough, congestion, sneezing and runny nose? Forget the overly dramatic complaints of your typical hypochondriac; I’m talking about legitimate sicknesses that people can easily avoid with the daily choices that they make. Yes. I’m [...]
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We are a nation full of overweight children hurtling down a destructive path toward future major health problems. In this week’s episode of Wellness for the Real World, Dr. Veronica talks slimming strategies with Ira Green, who runs a weight loss camp for children, and Dr. Tom Potisk, an author who shares his first-hand experience.
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When it comes to which gender carries more added pounds, the guys win. Or rather lose. In this week’s Wellness for the Real World, two men offer their fitness prescription to Dr. Veronica: New York Times reporter Brian Stelter, who is healthier thanks to his “Twitter Diet,” and radio host/author George DeJohn, whose bluntness matches our always [...]
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Adam and Eve may not have benefitted from eating fruit in the Garden of Eden but that doesn’t mean we can’t. In fact, Dr. Rita Hancock, the guest on this week’s episode of Wellness for the Real World, tells Dr. Veronica how we can eat anything we want and still lose weight as long as we [...]
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Thirty-four percent of adults age 20 and over in the United States are obese while another 34 percent are overweight (and not obese), according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater and is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, certain types [...]
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As soothing as tea can be, tea with caffeine right before bedtime can interrupt your sleep. That’s why herbal teas are preferred for those with sleep or relaxation issues.
Brewed teas are made from tea leaves and all tea is made from the dried, processed leaves and buds of the Camellia Sinensis bush, which is native [...]
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If it’s true that multi-tasking is only halfway doing a task, then we’ve all got a lot of unfinished work to do. We respond to emails while on the phone, check Facebook under the conference table, and keep tabs on our top sites while under deadline. In this week’s Wellness for the Real World, Dr. Veronica [...]
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Figure conscious tea drinkers need to look no further than oolong, known as the weight loss tea. But this beverage boasts many more health benefits than fighting the battle of the bulge.
Originating in China’s Fujian province, oolong, or wulong, means “black dragon” and is one of the most popular types of teas served in typical [...]
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If you thought that the recently passed Health Care Reform bill would cure all that ails this country’s health care system, think again. Even under the new law, Americans may still lose their homes the same as a well-insured insured couple featured in Michael Moore’s 2007 documentary Sicko, which took a whack at the United States’ [...]
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Chiropractors, perhaps maligned more than other doctors, have been called everything from quacks to physical magicians. But like any profession, their talents run the gamut from subpar to extraordinary. In this week’s Wellness for the Real World, Dr. Veronica Anderson takes a crack at the field with Dr. Veronica Collings of Plymouth Meeting, PA, who also [...]
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With the New Year comes new resolutions—and millions are flocking to yoga studios to start a fitness regimen.
“Yoga is a wonderful thing because you can start exactly where you are,” says Dr. Veronica. “It’s good for all levels, all bodies, all ages.”
Yoga is a Sanskrit word meaning union or joining. In reality it’s a very [...]
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Instead of focusing on a single food this week, Dr. Veronica looks at the overall pH balance of everything we eat. With “pH diet” and “alkaline diet” being buzz words in today’s wellness community, a vital key to health maintenance is a pH balanced diet, meaning keeping your body more alkaline than acid.
pH is the [...]
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While acupuncture still has its fair share of skeptics who call sticking needles in someone to cure ailments a sham, there’s no denying the technique also has grown in popularity in the United States, especially after the World Health Organization gave it the thumbs up in its effectiveness against 28 ailments in 2003. Dr. Giosmas boasts [...]
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