Spine and Sports Medicine NYC

• 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 shopping, park on the opposite side of the mall, get a good walk in.
• Politely decline the offers to try all of your family’s homemade desserts.
• Bring something healthy to the party for your family 
• Don’t feel guilty if you splurge a bit, we all do it! 
• Don’t forget to exercise during the holidays!

• A federal requirement that would place graphic images on cigarette packs was blocked early November by US District Judge Richard Leon.
• He felt that the graphic images (which have been approved by the FDA) go beyond conveying the health risks.
• A lawsuit by cigarette companies to fight the requirement could take years to resolve and the US will have to wait until the smoke clears.
• At least 43 other countries require graphic labels on cigarette packs.
• Read the full story from Huff Post here.

• Promotes a Healthy Nervous System (potassium)
• Helps brain function, muscle growth (potassium) 
• Regulates blood pressure (magnesium & calcium)
• Fights free radicals/common colds (vitamin C)
• Bone health and prevention of osteoporosis (vitamin K & calcium)
• Repairs sun damage and aids in skin detox and reparation (glucoraphanin)
• Strengthens immune system (beta-carotene, zinc, selenium)
• Prevents cancer (indole-3-carbinol and glucoraphanin)
• Aids digestion and metabolism (high in fiber)
• Improves vision and prevents cataracts (vitamin A & carotenoid lutein)
• Prevents heart disease (carotenoid lutein, vitamin B6, folate)

Via Health Diaries “10 Health Benefits of Broccoli” 

• Kale
• Oranges
• Peanuts 
• Kidney Beans
• Salmon
• Whole Grains 
• Apricots

“Eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, choose healthy fats and high-fiber carbs, and reduce your intake of red meat, sugars, and refined flours.”

Via RealAge “7 Foods for Healthy Eyes”

• Fresh Berries 
• Avocados/Guacamole
• Nuts (Brazil Nuts, Almonds, Walnuts)
• Oranges
• Asparagus
• Chai Tea
• Dark Chocolate

Via RealAge “Foods To Calm You Down Fast”

• 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 Food”

Imagine this. When you get here it’s all about you. You’re “it”. The entire visit with your physical therapist or doctor is centered around giving you an experience uncommon in today’s impersonal medical world. After all, you are a dignified human being with specific needs that require talented people who truly care, delivered in a spa-like environment that is first class in every respect.

Our goal at Spine and Sports is to markedly improve your life. Pain relief is usually the first step. Restoring your human potential and optimizing your health is next. We continuously ask ourselves the question, “how can we best serve your health needs?” We live in that question. And the answer, in short, is always the same: a commitment to excellence in everything we do. Excellence is the answer. It’s what we value most. As such, our staff is continuously upgrading their knowledge base in order to give you the best.

Spine and Sports combines several specialities: physicians, physical therapists, chiropractors, dentists, and other rehab specialists. Each patient is assigned to their own personal physical therapist who knows and understands each patients’ personal and often complex needs. The physical therapists’ and doctor’s goal is to help you move from pain, injury, or dysfunction to pain-free restoration of function in the shortest possible time.

To learn more about Spine and Sports Medicine or to schedule an appointment, call us at 212.986.3888 or check us out at http://spineandsports.com.

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