Eight Strategies to Reduce Triglycerides
High triglycerides in your bloodstream can be just as much a danger signal for the health of your heart as high cholesterol, according to the Harvard Heart Letter. Trouble is, people's awareness of the threat of cholesterol, hyped in the media for years, is far greater than that of triglycerides, the most common form of fat in food and the blood. Researchers have determined that the triglyceride danger threshold is 200 milligrams per deciliter of blood. So if your level is above that, the best way to reduce it is to change your lifestyle in the following eight ways.
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Lower Cholesterol Without Statin Drugs
If you have high cholesterol and you're brimming with confidence in synthetic pharmaceuticals, then statin drugs such as Lipitor, Crestor, Zocor and Levitor are for you. If, however, you lean toward medicating your body with natural products, there are a variety of items that have been scientifically proven to lower cholesterol - without the serious side effects of statin drugs that include severe memory loss, muscle cramps, liver toxicity, hair loss, heartburn and nausea.
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Severe Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Achiness
Most people with persistent, unexplained muscle and bone pain have low levels of vitamin D in their blood, a recent study discovered. Other studies have found vitamin D to be crucially important for healthy bones, bone marrow and blood vessels, and for protecting against various cancers, diabetes and multiple sclerosis.
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Watching TV Food Ads Linked to Increased Snacking
Americans young and old who watch food commercials on TV have a greater tendency to snack and suffer weight gain, a recent study has discovered. The study, which was published in the journal Health Psychology, was done by scientists at Yale University to investigate the effects of TV food ads on viewers. In one experiment, the scientists showed two groups of children the same half-hour cartoon.
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Expert Commentary: Michelle May, M.D. 1/29/2010
We live in an abundant food environment. There are far more calories available for each person than are needed for our typical day-to-day activities - or even a moderately active lifestyle. Advertising encourages us to consume those excess calories - and it works, as these studies show.
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7 Easy Switches to Healthier Eating
It can be hard to change the eating habits of a lifetime. But it becomes easier when we take an unhealthy or low-nutrition food and substitute for it something that's similar - but very healthy. It's amazing how just a relatively few dietary substitutions like this can make a huge difference in our health. Here are seven good such substitutions:
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Fruits and Vegetables Linked to Positive Cognitive Performance
Researchers in Germany examined the links between fruit and vegetable consumption, plasma micronutrient status and cognitive performance in health subjects aged 45-105 years. Published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, the results indicated higher cognitive performance in individuals with a high daily intake of fruits and vegetables.
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Expert Commentary: Andrea Pennington, M.D. 12/10/2009
In the August 24 edition of the journal Circulation, the American Heart Association published new advice to all Americans - cut the sugar intake. Excess sugar in our diets has been linked to high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, obesity and diabetes. Experts in the field of age management medicine add that high amounts of sugar accelerate the aging process as well. So where do you start?
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Americans Strongly Advised to Cut Sugar Consumption
New guidelines released from the American Heart Association urge Americans to reduce their sugar consumption because there is mounting evidence that a high intake of added sugars can lead to a number of health conditions such as obesity, high blood pressure, and risk factors for heart disease and stroke. The new guidelines were headed by lead author Dr. Rachel Johnson and appear in the latest issue of Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association.
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Organic Found to Have No Nutritional Edge Over Standard Food
From a nutritional standpoint, organically produced foods are no better than conventionally produced ones, according to research appearing in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Though previous reviews have concluded that organic food is superior in nutritional content compared to conventionally produced food, no one has done a systematic review of the literature.
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Turnpike Medical
Turnpike Medical
3601 Hempstead Tpke.
Levittown,
NY
11756
Call: 888-500-9360
Pinched nerves are brutal. If you are the unfortunate sufferer of a pinched nerve, relief is probably the only thing on your mind. Unfortunately, relief is hard to come by and often does not last. If you are looking for options that work, Turnpike Medical, located near Levittown, New York, may be able to help you. Using a multidisciplinary approach is extremely beneficial because your chances of finding relief are greatly increased. Using the knowledge of their diverse staff of medical doctors, chiropractors, massage therapists and physical therapists, Turnpike Medical is able to offer their patients more than your average chiropractic center.
Dr. Louis Miller
Advanced Pain Relief Center of South Florida
6133 Lake Worth Road
Lake Worth,
Florida
33463
Call:
Are you finding yourself living with too much pain and muscle stiffness that you don't know what to do? Do you feel at the end of the road? If so, don't despair because there is help in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County. Dr. Miller and Associates can offer you Manipulation under Anesthesia or MUA, a type of back pain treatment that has helped many of Dr. Miller's patients, so it can help you.
Christopher Trahan OMD., LAc
Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine
54 West 21st Street (near 6th Ave)Suite 910
NYC,
NY
10010
Call: (888)-530-0611
In order to lose weight in Manhattan, NYC in a natural but effective way, the Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine headed by Dr. Trahan O.M.D., L.Ac. specializes in a holistic approach to fight against weight in excess.
Turnpike Medical
Turnpike Medical
3601 Hempstead Tpke.
Levittown,
NY
11756
Call: 888-500-9360
Stress can cause serious risks to your health. If you are working a high stress job, or if your life is full of stress and it is having an effect on your health and wellbeing, you need to take action. Turnpike Medical offers a wide range of options for patients suffering from high stress lifestyles. They employ a multidisciplinary approach, using the skills and experience of their diverse staff of medical doctors, chiropractors, massage therapists and physical therapists. Your wellbeing is a priority, and the staff at Turnpike Medical will ensure you receive the proper treatment and care you need. If you are looking for relief in the Levittown, New York area, call Turnpike Medical today.
Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
NYC,
NY
10032
Call: 888-838-9148
Are you having trouble losing weight? Have you tried diet after diet looking for the key to cutting the pounds? There are many weight loss diets out there that claim to have the miraculous solution to weight loss, but for people besieged by obesity it may seem impossible to lose weight using traditional methods. If you feel that you need assistance to cut the pounds needed for your health then Dr. Marc Bessler and the team at Columbia University Center for Obesity Surgery can help. Using the latest laparoscopic (minimally-invasive) weight loss procedures Dr. Bessler has helped people in the Manhattan, NYC area win the weight loss battle. The boost that you need to best obesity is only a phone call away.
Richard W. Walker Jr., MD
Healthe and Well PC
201 Enterprise Ave. Suite 800
League City,
Texas
77573
Call: 888-450-2599
Showing signs of aging? Suffer from age-related health conditions? At Healthe and Well, PC in Bay Area Houston, Texas, Richard W. Walker Jr., MD uses Bio-identical Hormone Replacement therapy. Bio-identical Hormone Replacement therapy is part of Dr. Walker's Age Management program. In this program He doesn't just deal with the conditions of aging, but goes after the root causes of these conditions, reducing or reversing the problem if possible.
Dr. Louis Miller
Advanced Pain Relief Center of South Florida
6133 Lake Worth Road
Lake Worth,
FL
33463
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Have you been living with muscle or joint pain and want it to stop? Are you feeling low in energy and can't sleep? You sound like you have the symptoms of Fibromyalgia which can ruin your daily life. Dr. Louis Miller, based in Jupiter, Palm Beach County is a professional and licensed nutritionist who can help to treat the pain using his holistic therapy methods.
Christopher Trahan OMD., LAc
Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine
54 West 21st Street (near 6th Ave)Suite 910
Manhattan,
NY
10010
Call: (888)-530-0611
Are you tired of going on useless diets that take all of your time but none of your weight? Dr. Trahan at the Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine in Manhattan, NY, has already helped many people with weight loss problems by using Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture, and a combination of Chinese and Western herbs.
Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
NYC,
NY
10032
Call: 888-838-9148
Are you struggling to find the right combination of diet, exercise and nutrition to cut the pounds? Is obesity causing your health to deteriorate? You don't have to fight the scale on your own any longer. Obesity surgery has proven an effective weight loss alternative for those who've struggled to lose weight through traditional means. If you're looking for a dedicated team of professionals to help guide you through the weight loss journey, the Columbia University Center for Obesity Surgery offers the Manhattan, NYC area, the tools and education they need to cut the pounds.
Richard W. Walker Jr., MD
Healthe and Well PC
201 Enterprise Ave. Suite 800
League City,
Texas
77573
Call: 888-450-2599
Noticed signs of aging? Want to get that youthful look back? At Healthe and Well, PC in Bay Area Houston, Texas, Richard W. Walker, Jr., MD provides patients with anti-aging techniques. For many people reaching 40 and 50 can be difficult to deal with. Signs of aging start to develop ranging from weight gain to decreased focus. You don't have to accept the aging process anymore. Dr. Walker utilizes preventative techniques to get the root of the disease before it occurs, affecting the body and mind.
Dr. Jeffrey K. Linder DC
Bryant Park Wellness Center
500 Fifth Avenue, Suite 222
New York,
New York
10110
Call: 212-768-4078
Finding healthy alternatives for weight loss can be difficult. So many diets out there can lower your metabolism, eat away at your muscle mass, or even cause you to gain weight. If you are struggling with your weight and looking for a healthy option, the Bryant Park Wellness Center can help. Dr. Jeffrey Linder’s holistic approach to medicine believes that wellness is achieved through eating well, moving well and thinking well. He will work to help you naturally regain and maintain your health, control your weight, decrease your susceptibility to disease, and decelerate aging. Located in the Midtown Manhattan area the Bryant Park Wellness Center can help you discover healthy weight loss options.
Dr. Steven Shoshany
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
NYC,
NY
10012
Call: (888) 435-7155
You want to be rid of the nagging pain that limits what you are able to do each day, but surgery is frightening and pain medication on a daily basis is out of the question. In New York City near the B, D, F, V, N, R, W, and 6 train, Dr. Steven Shoshany, D.C. of the New York Integrative Medical and Rehab makes use of non surgical procedures for pain relief like chiropractic and spinal decompression.
Dr. Steven Shoshany
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
NYC,
NY
10012
Call: (888) 435-7155
Chronic back pain is a terrible burden to bear. Not being able to stand, sit, or move without feeling pain means that every facet of a life is affected, and the fear of surgery or a dependency on pain killers just to live "normally" is frightening. However, there are non surgical alternatives to surgery or medications that provide lasting back pain relief. At New York Integrative Medical and Rehab in NYC near the B, D, F, V, N, R, W, and 6 train, Dr. Steven Shoshany, D.C. uses chiropractic adjustment, spinal decompression and other alternative back pain treatments.
Dr. Jeffrey K. Linder DC
Bryant Park Wellness Center
500 Fifth Avenue, Suite 222
New York,
New York
10110
Call: 212-768-4078
If you have asthma, your symptoms may be more serious if they are also triggered by allergens. Finding effective relief for your asthma may be easier than you thought. At the Bryant Park Wellness Center, they have implemented the latest technologies to bring you effective allergy elimination. Using their holistic approach to medicine in conjunction with cutting edge computer technology, fast, effective relief can be yours. Dr. Jeffrey Linder uses his care and expertise to help you change your lifestyle so you can improve your health and quality of life.
Richard W. Walker Jr., MD
Healthe and Well PC
201 Enterprise Ave. Suite 800
League City,
Texas
77573
Call: 888-450-2599
Always feeling tired? Living an unhealthy lifestyle? At Healthe and Well, PC in Bay Area Houston, Texas, Richard W. Walker Jr., MD uses integrative medicine to get you back to a healthy lifestyle. Integrative medicine is a total approach to a persons' well-being. Traditional western-style healthcare is combined with complementary therapies to achieve a healthy body.
Turnpike Medical
Turnpike Medical
3601 Hempstead Tpke.
Levittown,
NY
11756
Call: 888-500-9360
If you are in need of physical therapy services, you know finding good treatment is not always easy. Turnpike Medical offers a multidisciplinary approach and has a knowledgeable staff of medical doctors, chiropractors, massage therapists and physical therapists. The more options you have, the better your chances are of finding relief. Turnpike Medical uses the most advanced treatments and is currently serving patients in and around the Levittown, New York area.
Turnpike Medical
Turnpike Medical
3601 Hempstead Tpke.
Levittown,
NY
11756
Call: 888-500-9360
Tired of living unhealthy and unsatisfying life? If you want a healthy, happy lifestyle there is a staff of experienced health care professionals ready to make you feel good about yourself. The practitioners at Turnpike Medical Center in Levittown, New York can help you.
Richard W. Walker Jr., MD
Healthe and Well PC
201 Enterprise Ave. Suite 800
League City,
Texas
77573
Call: 888-450-2599
Gained some pounds in the last few years? Don't have as much stamina as you used to? Struggling with fading eyesight? Aging is a natural process that we go through every day of our lives. Still, getting older doesn't mean that you have to accept a lower quality of life. If you or a loved one is looking for a way to ensure that you don't miss any steps as you get older, age management can help. Age management's goal is to maintain optimal wellness as long as possible. With over 30 years of medical experience, Richard W. Walker Jr., MD and the team at Healthe and Well, PC offers the Bay Area Houston, Texas Community the tools they need to age well.
Turnpike Medical
Turnpike Medical
3601 Hempstead Tpke.
Levittown,
NY
11756
Call: 888-500-9360
Back pain can be extremely hard to live with. If you are suffering from a bulging or herniated disc, you are probably experiencing severe discomfort. Back pain is one of the most common disorders affecting adults today. Herniated discs are so painful because of the pressure on your spinal nerves. If you are looking for effective relief, Turnpike Medical offers a multidisciplinary approach to treating back pain. With the help of medical doctors, chiropractors, massage therapists and physical therapists, you are guaranteed to receive the highest quality care and treatment available. If you are ready to take action and seek treatment in Levittown, New York, Turnpike Medical can bring you the results you need and deserve.
Turnpike Medical
Turnpike Medical
3601 Hempstead Tpke.
Levittown,
NY
11756
Call: 888-500-9360
If you are suffering from low back pain, whether it is due to an injury, accident, or stress, it may be affecting your performance. If your low back pain is preventing you from being able to do the things you need, it may be time for treatment. Turnpike Medical offers a wide range of treatment options to help you get back to normal. More options means you are more likely to see success. If you are looking for safe, effective techniques, Turnpike Medical%u2019s knowledgeable staff of medical doctors, chiropractors, massage therapists and physical therapists can treat you using the latest technologies and techniques. Located near Levittown, New York, Turnpike Medical is the smart choice for relief.