December 2011
17 posts
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16 Ways to Live a Longer Life
Pay attention to detail and be persistent
Build meaningful relationships with friends and make new friends
Choose your friends wisely (bad and good habits are contagious)
Quit smoking and lead by example (quitting is also contagious)
Get in the habit of taking naps (relieves stress and replenishes energy)
Eat Mediterranean! (fruits, veggies, fish, whole grains, olive oil)
Fall in love and...
Jumping Rope Can Burn 1000 Calories/Hr
Why Should I Jump Rope?
Can burn 1000 calories/hr
Tones and builds lean muscles
Combines agility, timing, coordination, and endurance
Improves cardiovascular health
Easy to learn, inexpensive, and portable
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6 Great Energizing Breakfast Options
Whole-grain waffle with ricotta cheese and fresh peaches
Quinoa, yogurt, fresh apple, and cinnamon parfait
Breakfast BLT: half English muffin, turkey bacon, lettuce, tomato
Greek yogurt with almonds and banana
Sliced apple with cinnamon and cottage cheese
Spinach (or other veggies), 1 egg, 2 egg-white, light cheese scrambler
Via Joy Bauer “8 Energy-Boosting Breakfasts”
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9 Green Gift Wrap Ideas
Old newspapers
Recycled aluminum foil
Reusable gift bags
Reusable shopping bags
Maps that you don’t use
Make the wrapping part of the gift (bucket, blanket, beach towel)
Natural fabric wraps (check out some options here)
100% recycled paper
Make a collage on the gift box with magazine clippings
Via GaiamLife “Top 10 Green Gift Wrap Ideas”
13 Things You Didn't Know About Your Heart
Take the Heart Quiz here.
Your heart does not stop beating during a heart attack.
Almost an equal number of American men and women die from heart disease.
Heart disease is the number 1 killer of women in the US.
Back, stomach, jaw, neck, or chest pain could be a sign of a heart condition.
“Broken heart syndrome” is a real medical condition
Heart attack patients can have sex as...
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Donate a Winter Coat this Holiday Season
Imagine having to choose between eating and staying warm.
18.7 percent of New Yorkers are living in poverty.
Last year 58,000 people stayed warm because of the NYC Coat Drive.
Despite this generosity, 17,000 people were left in the cold.
Let’s donate 100,000 coats this year to keep NYC warm this winter!
Donate a coat or volunteer with New York Cares here.
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Meet Dr. Brian Kessler, M.D. at Spine and Sports
Dr. Brian Kessler, Medical Director at Spine and Sports Medicine
“New York City is tough on the body. Hard work and long commutes cause not only aches and pains, but also trauma to the body. I believe in helping people return to a pain-free life. You don’t have to be a professional athlete to receive the highest quality pain management and rehabilitation. Whatever the cause of your pain,...
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Enjoy Holiday Parties Without Packing On Pounds
Start the day with a healthy breakfast.
Have a light, healthy snack an hour before the party
Wear snug, form-fitting clothes (will be less likely to eat junk).
Watch the specialty cocktails and eggnog (stick with wine or wine spritzers).
Be careful when snacking on cookies, cake (opt for healthier snacks).
Stick with ONE OF EACH (one of each type of food option, and a small portion).
When...
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SPINE AND SPORTS TEAM: Meet Carroll Ruiz, LMT
Carroll graduated from the Swedish Institute in 2002. During the past 5 years, she has practiced in settings including private clinics, medical spas, and JFK International Airport spas.
Specialties
Swedish massage
Deep tissue massage
Shiatsu
Reflexology
Aromatherapy
Additional training involves Hot Stone and other pertinent spa-related treatments. She believes that increasing the...
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Holiday Season Do-Not-Eat List
Turkey Skin Enjoy just the white meat without the skin.
Stuffing Try wild rice stuffing instead.
Buttery Mashed Potatoes Opt for twice-baked potatoes instead.
Sweet Potato Casserole Leave out the butter and marshmallows.
Pecan Pie Substitute with mixed nuts or pumpkin pie.
Fancy Finger Painting Snack on fresh fruit, chilled shrimp, veggies.
Potato Pancakes Limit the oil when cooking.
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The Shoulder: Injuries and Causes of Pain
“The Shoulder is a very common site of injury for ‘weekend warriors’. In addition to the superficial deltoid muscles which do the bulk of the movement of this joint, the smaller, internal rotator cuff group is highly susceptible to injury. In fact, it is estimated that by the time we reach the age of 60, 60% of people will have some degree of measurable damage to one of the...
Substitute Red Meats with Healthy Protein
Harvard Public School Study showed that a daily serving of 50 grams of processed red meat (2 slices of bacon) was associated with a 51% increased risk of Type 2 Diabetes.
Substituting one serving of red meat with a healthier protein source reduced the risk of diabetes by up to 23%.
Replace Red Meat with Healthier Proteins
Fish
Poultry
Nuts
Beans
Lentils
Whole Grains
Low-Fat Dairy
Via...
9 Reasons You Should Go Organic
Organic Food is Higher in Nutrients
Organic Food Tastes Better
No Genetically Modified Ingredients
Protect Your Children & Yourself from Chemicals & Toxins
Reduce Pollution in Drinking Water
Preserve Water, Soil, Air Quality
Protect Farm Worker Health
Support Wildlife Habitats & Save Energy
May Reduce Your Cancer Risk
Check out “15 Reasons to Eat Organic...
Award-Winning Dr. Juan-Carlos Izquierdo...
Juan-Carlos Izquierdo, D.C.
Licensed New York State Chiropractor
New York State Board Certified
B.S. Degree in Applied Psychology from Farleigh Dickinson University
Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University in Atlanta
Advanced courses in Upper Extremity Diagnosis & Treatment and Lumbar Diagnosis & Treatment at NYU Medical School
Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician...
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Plate Size and Color Affects Your Consumption
The smaller your plate size, the less food you tend to eat.
A colored plate has less contrast with your food, so you tend to fill it more.
Using plates that contrast with your food can help you eat healthier portions.
A white plate is usually the best option, you tend to fill it with less food.
Read full story here.
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Keep NYC Warm - Donate a Winter Coat
Imagine having to choose between eating and staying warm.
18.7 percent of New Yorkers are living in poverty.
Last year 58,000 people stayed warm because of the NYC Coat Drive.
Despite this generosity, 17,000 people were left in the cold.
Let’s donate 100,000 coats this year to keep NYC warm this winter!
Donate a coat or volunteer with New York Cares here.
5 Reasons to Eat Sushi and Sashimi
Sushi can be a healthy food choice. The healthier alternative “sashimi” is recommended for those with diabetes or high blood pressure. Be careful when adding soy sauce because it is packed with sodium. Learn more here.
Health Benefits of Sushi & Sashimi
Low in saturated fat
High in protein
High fish oil content (promotes healthy cardiovascular system)
High in vitamin E
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