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“Back Pain Technology Cheats Mother Nature
After helping hundreds of Westchester County herniated disc sufferers eliminated their pain, Local Doctor explains how…
Helps Herniated Discs Heal Naturally… In As Little As 25 Minutes!”
At Last! Westchester County Doctor Offers Technology That Doesn’t Just End SEVERE Pain From Herniated Discs, But Helps Your Body To Start Rebuilding Them… As Fast As Humanly Possible! Best Part: You can check it all out for FREE if you like! There is no doubt… technology has made all of our lives better… and easier. Just about every miraculous medical cure and comfort of modern living can be attributed to amazing breakthroughs in technology. Heck, laser eye surgery can give people who are almost as blind as a bat perfect 20/20 vision. How amazing is that? That’s why it’s no surprise that technology might be able to solve your back and neck pain from herniated/bulging discs or sciatica…for good. Here is why: Back and neck pain can be devastating. And nothing is worse than going to doctor after doctor… trying treatment after treatment… spending money you can’t afford… and still suffering in pain. That’s why… I bet you would love to instantly end your pain… without any risk what-soever… and have it never come back for the rest of your life? Well, that might NOT be so easy. But, what if there was a wonderful advancement in technology that, with a handful of simple, non-invasive treatments, could possibly have you out of pain and on your way to healing naturally? Better yet, what if this technology could possibly heal your herniated/bulging discs (instead of cutting it out like surgery) so you have the best chance to live pain-free and do all the things you want and love to do? And what if this technology was: 3 FDA cleared! 3 Proven safe and effective! 3 Allows your herniated discs to heal naturally without the risky and dangerous side effects of surgery! 3 Relieves pain fast… in some cases in as little as 25 minutes! Well, guess what? There is such technology and there is a very good chance it can help you… like it has already helps thousands of herniated/bulging disc and sciatica sufferers all around the country… No Matter How Bad Your Pain Is, How Long You’ve Been Suffering Or How Many Other Treatments And Doctors Have Failed You! Don’t laugh. It’s really true. Here’s proof…
When you have a herniated disc, compressive forces cause your spinal bones to come together… basically squashing your disc. The space in between your bones decreases and the soft, jello-like disc material leaks out. This disc material that leaks out is called a herniated disc and can cause severe pain, numbness and tingling in your neck, back, arms or legs when the herniation pushes into and “pinches” a nerve. So it makes sense, if you could slightly pull the spinal bones apart… that would open up the space, take the pressure off the disc, the disc off the nerve and solve the problem. Right? But the only problem is… how do you do that? For years and years, doctors have been trying to do it with traction. But traction has been proven ineffective and often very painful. Why? Traction doesn’t work because when you have a herniated or bulging disc, the area is injured and when you try to move, your muscles go into spasm. Spasm is your body’s way of trying to protect you from causing further injury. That’s why traction hurts so much. As soon as the traction starts… your muscles overprotect the area and spasm. But the good news is: Now there is technology that out-smarts your body’s natural spasm reaction. In other words: It fools mother nature! This technology is called non-surgical spinal decompression (NSSD) and here’s how it works… NSSD is very different from plain traction because it has advanced computer technology that actually senses your spinal muscles. When it starts to gently pull, it immediately knows when your muscles start to contract and it stops pulling. As soon as your muscles relax, it starts pulling again. The amazing thing is: the computer senses your muscles contraction so early… you don’t even feel what is going on. Which means you never feel any pain! In fact, the only thing most patients feel is… RELIEF!!! But the best part is: NSSD is able to gently separate your spinal bones which, in many cases, actually sucks the herniated disc material back into the disc where it belongs! This takes away your pain and allows your herniated and bulging discs to heal naturally!
And check this out: Treatments are pleasant and simple. All you have to do is lie on your back, listen to your favorite music, read a magazine… or… take a nap! The wonderful technology does everything while you simply RELAX the pain away! To sum up NSSD: • For most patients it is 100% painless… in fact many patients actually fall asleep during treatment! • Works fast! Most patients get relief after a handful of treatments – some after the very first! • Is non-invasive so it does not have the dangerous risks of surgery! • Gets to the root cause of the problem and helps it heal naturally! Isn’t modern technology wonderful? And wouldn’t you like to… Give This Great Technology A Try… For Free? If you would, there’s great news. There is a Doctor located at 222 Westchester Ave. Suite 405 in White Plains who has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in this wonderful technology and has been treating herniated/bulging disc and sciatica patients with incredible success. His name is Dr. Jonathan Donath DC, MS and he is so excited about the results he’s been getting, he would like to share it with as many pain sufferers as possible. But There Is A Catch… There’s always a catch... isn’t there? Even though this technology has helped a majority of the patients Dr. Donath has treated… it is not a wonder cure and it does not help everyone.
On the right: healthy disc. Center: Herniated disc with soft disc material leaking out. On the left: Herniated disc material compressing or “pinching” nerve.
For that reason, Dr. Donath does a complete examination on every potential patient and only accepts you if he feels you are most likely to get the pain relief and outcome you are looking for. Dr. Donath’s Special Deal For You! Because the economy is so bad and Dr. Donath wants to help you if possible, he is offering the first 17 people who respond to this article a free consultation and NSSD qualification examination. And if you qualify for NSSD treatments, Dr. Donath will also give you one treatment for FREE! And if you do not qualify, Dr. Donath will help you find the best option for you. That’s why, if you suffer with pain from a herniated/bulging disc or sciatica you should call 914-259-8104 right now. When Barbara answers the phone, simply tell her you would like your free non-surgical spinal decompression consultation and examination. If you are one of the first 17, she will schedule you within the next few days. If you are in a lot of pain or already scheduled for surgery, tell Barbara and she will be sure to get you in immediately. Maybe even today.
On right: Herniated disc with spinal bones “squished” together. Center: NSSD slightly pulls the spinal bones apart, opens up the disc space and allows herniated material to move back into the disc. Left: Herniated material completely back in center of disc allows the disc to heal naturally. Your consultation and examination should take about 60 minutes. During this time you can get all of your questiones answered in a warm and friendly environment. You will know exactly what’s causing your pain and the best possible way to solve it. Dr. Donath will explain to you all your possible options along with his recomendations so you can make the best choice for YOU.
Why Limited To 17? Dr. Donath has limited the number he will accept right now to 17 because he does not believe patients should wait and they should also get the quality personal attention they deserve. When you go for your free visit, I’m sure you will see how unique and pleasant the experience is. It’s nice to be treated like a person and not a number or based on insurance coverage. It’s also nice to know exactly what’s causing your pain and how to relieve it as fast as possible. Dr. Donath’s favorite cases are the one’s that were able to cancel back surgery after only a handful of treatments. Dr. Donath also loves when a herniated disc patient that is in excruciating pain and thinks they’ve tried everything, lays down on the NSSD table, takes a 25 minute nap… and… wakes up with all their pain GONE! Just imagine how it would feel to have all your pain finally gone. Imagine going to bed and being able to sleep the entire night through… … and waking up refreshed and energized… ready to take on the brand new day – without the pain and stiffness that has been terrorizing you. And imagine finally knowing you have the solution to your herniated disc pain. Well, you may not have to just “imagine” anymore… because… NSSD might start relieving your pain… in just 25 minutes! So, if you’d like to see if you qualify and give this amazing technology a try for free… give Barbara a call at 914-259-8104 right now. Why wait one more day in pain when the solution may be one quick phone call away? Call now before someone else gets your free spot. One More Thing It’s Important… Ever since getting this wonderful technology, Dr. Donath’s office has been flooded with calls. For that reason, if when you call, the lines are busy or you go to voice mail… just keep calling back. The possibility of living pain-free is well worth the time and effort it may take you to get through and schedule your appointment. 914-259-8104
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STAMFORD HOSPITAL
Stamford Hospital is a 305-bed, not-for-profit community teaching hospital serving Lower Fairfield County for more than 115 years. Providing access to the latest technology with a compassionate, patientcentered care approach, areas of expertise include Cancer Care, Heart Services, Orthopedics and Women & Children’s Health. Stamford Hospital is an affiliate of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System, a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons and a member of the Planetree Alliance, a group of hospitals nationwide focused on patient-centered care. In support of our mission, the Hospital has a long tradition of community education and outreach.
physical, emotional and spiritual needs. The promise of a new state-of-the-art medical campus has been compassionately conceived as the springboard for this new definition of healing, where taking care of people involves providing the absolute finest in care across the entire continuum, from prevention and wellness, to diagnosis, treatment and ongoing support. The future of Stamford Hospital is that of a caring partner, not only in sickness but also in health. It is the interaction of mind and body. It is Healing. Reimagined. Distinguishing features of the new Stamford Hospital: • All new Patient Care Units with all private rooms and private bathrooms, centralized nurses’ stations for more flexible care delivery and two family lounges on each floor. • A unique approach to Emergency Care with separate treatment areas for trauma, cardiac, urgent, behavioral health and pediatric patients — more than doubling the number and size of exam rooms. • Significantly larger surgical suites to accommodate the latest technologies. • A new Pediatric Unit in the Whittingham Pavilion, adjacent to the current Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to centralize mother-child services.
THE NEW STAMFORD HOSPITAL: OPENING 2016
Designed to meet the needs of tomorrow’s patientcentered care, the new Stamford Hospital will allow for the continuous advancement of medicine while providing a more calming and welcoming environment for patients and their families. At Stamford Hospital, we believe that to heal is to make whole, to look not only at disease or injury, but more broadly at the complete person and his or her
• An expansion of the ICU, emphasizing the Hospital’s commitment to critical care and tertiary services. • A centralized location for all Heart & Vascular Institute services, including Electrophysiology, Catheterization and Interventional Labs.
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Healing. Reimagined. Opening in 2016, the new Stamford Hospital is the boldest, most sophisticated public health initiative ever undertaken in Fairfield County. Offering the highest level of acute care and an exceptional array of integrative therapies, the new facility has been designed to embody our PlanetreeŽ philosophy of patient-centered care. All to help our patients heal better, faster — and ensure the health of our communities fo for generations to come.
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It might seem hard to believe, but the celebration that is Thanksgiving Day is almost here. Thanksgiving is a U.S. holiday, but giving thanks is universal. It brings with it a reminder to stop and give thanks for all of the things in our lives that we have, and the amazing friends and families we are all fortunate enough to have in our lives. Thanksgiving is not just a placeholder between Halloween and Christmas: It is a time to express gratitude for everything that you have. Thanksgiving traces its origins to ancient harvest festivals. It became an official U.S. holiday in 1863 under President Abraham Lincoln. In 1941, President Franklin Roosevelt signed a law fixing Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday in November. From there, it has been feasts, football and family. Thanksgiving is a time to express gratitude for everything that you have. Take a look around: You have so much to be thankful for! From all of us at Healthcare News, Happy Thanksgiving! Visit Fairfield County Healthcare News on Facebook to get even more updates on local health and wellness
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Stamford Hospital Health Wellness & Sports Expo 2015
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The fourth annual Stamford Hospital Health Wellness & Sports Expo returned to Chelsea Piers Connecticut, 1 Blachley Road. The expo kicked off with the second annual Run Walk for Health & Hunger, a 5K from Chelsea Piers through Cove Island Park to benefit the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County. Everyone visiting Expo 2015 received a Passport For Life, sponsored by HealthyCT, which enables them to record their health screening results and collect stamps from visiting the exhibits. Those with 40 stamps will receive a complimentary day pass to Chelsea Piers Connecticut. Expo 2015 featured complimentary health screenings for adults by Stamford Hospital, flu shots provided by CVS Pharmacy, children’s activities, athlete and author appearances, plus the latest information, products, services and demos from over 90 exhibitors, healthy holiday gift shopping opportunities and more.
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I had trouble believing this myself, but what if I told you that there exists a recently FDA approved laser that can grow your hair back? It feels like an episode from a SciFi movie, only better because it is true, and the FDA agrees. Pioneers in laser medicine have discovered that Low Level Laser Light Therapy (known as LLLT) can resuscitate dying hair follicles and stimulate hair to grow again. How does it work? The laser heals the follicle by improving blood circulation, nutrient flow, and rate of removal of harmful DHT (from testosterone) among other positive benefits. On a cellular level, this means improved metabolism and protein synthesis, increased ATP (energy) production to repair the weakened follicle and cellular stimulation. All this means prevention of hair loss, improved hair quality and hair growth. But don’t take just my word for it, take the FDA’s. The FDA looked at data from thousands of patients who received a full treatment cycle, and they found it to be SAFE and EFFECTIVE. There is no pain, no surgery, no drugs, no side effects. And it works. This all translates into a modern day medical miracle. Very few people are not candidates for benefit from this device, whether you are young or old, male of female. (If all your hair is dormant, and your scalp is shiny bald with no inkling of remaining hair, you would have been excluded from the study). Of course, it takes a commitment to your hair. Each cycle is 20”, and you need to complete a 48 treatment cycle… so far, hair doesn’t grow from trees…but it can grow from a laser!
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Travel For all your travel needs contact: Rene Prasad Grand Explorations, LLC rene@grandexplorations.com 866-869-1760 www.grandexplorations.com
As far back as I can remember, I’ve loved to explore new places. As an adult, it could be as simple as trying a new restaurant or as complex as my upcoming solo trip to Hong Kong and Beijing. However, my love for adventure had much more humble beginnings. Back when I was small, I found myself exploring the woods behind the cabin that my family was vacationing in or wandering one block farther than my mother allowed. And even though on some level it can be a bit frightening (I’m a little nervous about the solo China trip since I’m not able to speak or read Chinese at all!), it doesn’t stop me from wanting to see new places and discover new things.
It turns out that this may be beyond my control. Scientists have discovered genome DRD4-7R, otherwise known as the “Wanderlust Gene.” According to researcher David Dobbs, some of the traits are a stronger urge to explore new places, ideas, foods and relationships, as well as a tendency to embrace adventure, movement and change. Aside from my lack of adventure when it comes to trying new cuisine (I don’t care that researchers from the Oxford of University say that bugs are healthier than steak or chicken, I still won’t eat them), I’d say this describes me pretty well.
In addition to the genetics involved, my upbringing definitely played a part. Travel was always a priority to my family. Every year, we always took a family vacation somewhere. I remember the excitement of piling into the car with my three sisters and taking off for parts unknown. Some years we would drive for hours and end up in the Smoky Mountains, some years it was just a quick trip to a local cabin, but each year it was a destination that was very different from the suburban neighborhood in which we lived. The belief of embracing places and people that were different and unfamiliar became instilled in me at a young age.
Between nature and nurture, I didn’t have a chance. I’ve either got a trip planned, I’m on a trip or I’m researching where my next trip will be. Before I became a travel consultant (agent), I traveled extensively for work and if I had a week at home, I would start to get antsy. Although I stumbled into becoming a travel consultant, it turned out to be a much better fit for me than my previous corporate job ever was. I am able to live vicariously through my clients and can share in their anticipation of their upcoming travel and their excitement of telling their travel adventures after their trip.
Although far from being a health care professional, I like to think that I help contribute to my clients’ health in my own way. Not only can a well-planned vacation give a person time away from stress, but there have been many studies that show that travel also reduces depression, death from heart disease and increases cognitive health. The best part? These benefits are seen after only a day or two of travel. I’m definitely not suggesting that this take the place of any course of treatment that a medical doctor has prescribed but I do think it’s a great supplement.
I’m looking forward to sharing information and my thoughts about travel in the upcoming months. I welcome your feedback and if you have questions or topics that you’d like to have.
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Travel this Thanksgiving is predicted to be the highest since 2007. If you are like me, you'll be one of the 3.5 million travelers that will be getting on a plane this year. Do yourself a favor and allow plenty of time before your flight. Even if you are an experienced flyer, allow extra time. Not only are there a LOT more people, and a lot of unexperienced flyers, in the airport, but traffic getting into the airport will be heavier as well. I know that this is not a new tip because I see it every year but it bears repeating for a reason. If you miss your holiday flight, you are not likely to find another one in time for your turkey dinner!
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American Family Care Urgent Care, a national chain of urgent care walk-in clinics, opened its seventh location in Connecticut Oct. 16, this one in Fairfield. The principal is Dr. Steven Heffer, a 15-year town resident. He is also the owner and medical director of AFC Doctors Express Urgent Care in Bridgeport, which opened March 2014. The AFC Urgent Care name, as in Fairfield, will replace the AFC Doctors Express Urgent Care name, as in Bridgeport and nationally, in the next year as part of a rebranding effort. AFC Urgent Care officials said the company’s locations provide a time-saving, cost-effective alternative to the hospital emergency room for many illnesses and injuries, plus “fast, convenient and affordable care for both nonlife threatening medical emergencies and routine health needs.”
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Patients are seen by board-certified physicians and experienced staff on a walk-in basis. AFC Urgent care said most insurance plans apply. Self-payment is also an option. Services include X-rays, lab tests, pre-employment physicals, Department of Transportation physicals, drug screening, sports and school physicals, vaccinations and travel medicine. Hours are slated for seven days per week. Heffer was recognized in May with the “Doctors of Distinction” Community Service Award from the Fairfield County Business Journal. He is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with more than 20 years experience in emergency medical care. After more than a decade as an emergency room physician at Greenwich Hospital, Heffer opened his first AFC center in March 2014. The Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce later named the business its 2014 Business in Bloom Award winner.
“Our goal at AFC Urgent Care in Fairfield is to provide our patients with fast, effective medical treatment and advanced medical services,” Heffer said. “Their care and well-being are the primary focus of our mission. We are committed to setting a new standard in urgent care, expanding access to quality medical services and becoming a trusted health resource for the Fairfield community.” Established centers are known as AFC Doctors Express Urgent Care; Fairfield is one of the first clinics opening as AFC Urgent Care. Over the next two years, more than 140 Doctors Express locations in the U.S. will be renamed AFC Urgent Care. The new AFC Fairfield clinic will be open seven days a week, including evening hours. For more information, please visit www.AFCUrgentCareFairfield.com or call 203-583-8400.
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Start with a support group Sometimes all you need is an opportunity to share your feelings and swap strategies in a nonjudgmental and supportive atmosphere. Check to see if your local hospital, church or synagogue offers resources. Or try your town's recreation center, which may have a senior or elder program that also gives caregiver support.
Keep a journal It’s a safe place to write out your thoughts and help relieve stress. Try a gratitude journal, where you jot down everything that you're grateful for; a venting diary; or a reminiscence log, where you record memories of your loved one. Find the right online help Caring.com/support-groups offers caregiver support groups for a wide range of conditions (including Alzheimer's, diabetes, cancer, MS and Parkinson's). AARP’s online caregiving resource center offers a space to connect to others facing issues around caregiving for the elderly; so does the caregiver support section at AgingCare.com.
When you’re caring for others, it's critical that you first take care of yourself. By not doing so, you put yourself at risk of exhaustion, health problems and even total burnout. These five tips from Healthcare News should keep your stress in check.
Organize with an app Apps for caregivers alleviate stress by helping you stay on top of the details. You can, for example, track appointments and medications and take notes at office visits. Try: CareZone.
Steal time for you Often a caregiver brings in her loved one for an appointment and just sits in the waiting room, when she could be taking a quick walk outside or phoning a friend. Set aside time for things that nourish you; simply sipping your coffee on your patio for an extra 15 minutes can help renew your energy.
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Women’s Expo
St. Vincent’s Southern Connecticut Connecticut Expos, producer of several women’s events in Connecticut announced the 2nd annual St. Vincent’s Southern Connecticut Women’s Expo! The event took place September 27 & 28 at the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, CT. This event attracted thousands of women looking to shop for the latest products and services in fashion, beauty, health, wellness, nutrition, fitness, financial planning, careers, home decor, automobiles, gifts, vacations, spas, education and much more! Health screenings, including mammograms along with health & wellness related discussions provided by St. Vincent’s physicians. Attendees were pampered with free beauty treatments including: makeovers, facials, massages, and hair touch-ups provided by Marinello Schools of Beauty. According to Nick Curci, President of Connecticut Expos: “We are very excited to be able to return to the Webster Bank Arena after a very successful event last year. We will continue to entertain and educate women in the Greater Bridgeport area and New Haven County. This event completes the coverage of our Women’s Expo brand across the entire state of Connecticut.” “We could not ask for a better title sponsor and partner than we have with St. Vincent’s Health Services – we have great plans together to make this event an even more successful and substantial forum to empower women in all parts of their lives”.
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Early symptoms of diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes, can be subtle or seemingly harmless — if you have symptoms at all. Over time, however, you may develop diabetes complications, even if you haven't had diabetes symptoms. In the United States alone, nearly 7 million people have undiagnosed diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. But you don’t need to become a statistic. Understanding possible diabetes symptoms can lead to early diagnosis and treatment — and a lifetime of better health. If you're experiencing any of the following diabetes signs and symptoms, see your doctor. If you notice any possible diabetes signs or symptoms, contact your doctor. The earlier the condition is diagnosed, the sooner treatment can begin. Diabetes is a serious condition. But with your active participation and the support of your health care team, you can manage diabetes while enjoying an active, healthy life.
Healthcare News recommends that you should see a doctor if you experience some of the following symptoms:
Excessive thirst and increased urination Excessive thirst and increased urination are classic diabetes symptoms. When you have diabetes, excess sugar (glucose) builds up in your blood. Your kidneys are forced to work overtime to filter and absorb the excess sugar. If your kidneys can't keep up, the excess sugar is excreted into your urine along with fluids drawn from your tissues. This triggers more frequent urination, which may leave you dehydrated. As you drink more fluids to quench your thirst, you'll urinate even more
Weight loss Weight fluctuations also fall under the umbrella of possible diabetes signs and symptoms. When you lose sugar through frequent urination, you also lose calories. At the same time, diabetes may keep the sugar from your food from reaching your cells — leading to constant hunger. The combined effect is potentially rapid weight loss, especially if you have type 1 diabetes.
Blurred vision Diabetes symptoms sometimes involve your vision. High levels of blood sugar pull fluid from your tissues, including the lenses of your eyes. This affects your ability to focus. Left untreated, diabetes can cause new blood vessels to form in your retina — the back part of your eye — and damage established vessels. For most people, these early changes do not cause vision problems. However, if these changes progress undetected, they can lead to vision loss and blindness.
Fatigue You may feel fatigued. Many factors can contribute to this. They include dehydration from increased urination and your body's inability to function properly, since it's less able to use sugar for energy needs.
Slow-healing sores or frequent infections Doctors and people with diabetes have observed that infections seem more common if you have diabetes. Research in this area, however, has not proved whether this is entirely true, nor why. It may be that high levels of blood sugar impair your body’s natural healing process and your ability to fight infections. For women, bladder and vaginal infections are especially common. Tingling hands and feet Excess sugar in your blood can lead to nerve damage. You may notice tingling and loss of sensation in your hands and feet, as well as burning pain in your arms, hands, legs and feet.
Red, swollen, tender gums Diabetes may weaken your ability to fight germs, which increases the risk of infection in your gums and in the bones that hold your teeth in place. Your gums may pull away from your teeth, your teeth may become loose, or you may develop sores or pockets of pus in your gums — especially if you have a gum infection before diabetes develops.
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Have a healthy Thanksgiving: 5 tips to avoid overindulging
During Thanksgiving, it’s easy to go overboard with the calories and consumption. Temptations of pumpkin pie, grandma’s famous stuffing and sweet potatoes topped with marshmallows make it seem impossible to be disciplined. But eating healthfully on Thanksgiving doesn't mean you have to forgo all your favorite foods. If you've got your eating under control for the majority of the time, go ahead and have a piece of pie — just don't lose control entirely. Keep your willpower and your wits about you. You can do it!
1. Stick to healthy portions: Fill up half your plate with vegetables and fruits, a quarter of it with potatoes and a quarter of it with turkey.
2. Substitute healthy ingredients: For mashed potatoes, mix in roasted garlic instead of butter to perk up the flavor. For green bean casserole, swap out fried onions with toasted almonds for a less-oily alternative.
3. Eat before you indulge: If you're going to a Thanksgiving lunch, be sure you eat breakfast before. If you're going to a dinner, be sure you eat lunch or have a snack in the afternoon.
4. Drink lots of water: Many times when people think they are hungry, they are actually just thirsty. By drinking lots of water throughout the day, you'll lower the risk of overeating.
5. Avoid snacking: Abide by the “out of sight, out of mind” mantra. Once you've filled your plate with food, cover up the food and put it away.
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As a board-certified internist who has been in practice for over 13 years, I spend much of my time attempting to alleviate the pain and suffering of my patients. As a clinician, one of the biggest challenges I face is helping my patients deal with musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain syndromes—those all-too-common, yet frequently debilitating ailments caused by bad backs, pinched nerves, arthritis, and the like. Unfortunately, much of what I have to offer my patients boils down to the following: take a pain pill, stretch if you can, wait, and hope for the best. After a failed trial of “conservative” therapy a call might go out to the orthopedic surgeon for assistance; a truly satisfactory result is not common. The simple fact is that physicians are not well trained to deal with musculoskeletal pain, and patients can suffer as a result. Thankfully, my views on this topic have been turned completely upside down since I havepersonally discovered Dr. Jonathan Donath’s outstanding practice. After beginning a vigorous exercise regimen I started to experience awful neck and upper back pain, accompanied by numbness and tingling down my left arm and fingers. For weeks I tried to nurse the pain with non steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, but the pain persisted and got to the point that I was almost unable to work, sleep, or most importantly, play guitar. I wasliterally in tears from the excruciating pain. A neurosurgeon diagnosed a herniated disc and pinched nerve in my neck and offered to decompress it with an operation. In desperation I called Dr. Donath instead. My visit to Dr. Donath’s office was an outstanding experience. He spent about an hour with me and combined multiple modalities to fix the herniated disc in my neck: deep massage, active release techniques, traditional manipulation, cold therapy, and finally spinal decompression. After that first hour with Dr. Donath my pain had decreased from a 10/10 down to a manageable 4/10, and I was able to comfortably move my head and neck. That very night I was able to play guitar again. Two days later I went back for another series of treatments and the pain decreased even further. After about five days the pain was absolutely gone. Unbelievable! Since then he has used the same wonderful techniques to help me overcome painful bouts of sciatica as well. My own patients and family members have become “believers” in Dr. Donath’s abilities as well--- the results he achieves are real and lasting. He is my go to guy for the majority of musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain syndromes that I now realize are truly treatable. Dr. Robert Sidlow MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine
I am a pediatrician and in my work, I have to bend down a lot and I’m constantly lifting kids. I usually have one to three bad flare ups of low back pain every year. When my back would "go out", I could barely walk to the bathroom and would have to lie down in bed for a few days. I have tried everything: doing nothing and "toughing it out", muscle relaxants, physical therapy, chiropractic, therapeutic massage, and even painful steroid injections. Nothing worked. When I moved to Westchester, I met Dr. Jonathan Donath. In just a couple of sessions with Dr. Donath, the pain completely disappeared. If it hadn't happened to me, I wouldn't have believed it. During my last flare up, I was expecting to be on my back for 2-3 days and in pain for 2 weeks. Instead, after one session with Dr. Donath, I was able to walk; two more sessions and I was fine. I could walk, bend down and I had almost no pain. Since that last back episode, Dr. Donath has helped me with my tendonitis in my right hand and with my chronic knee problems. I recommend Dr. Donath to everyone with back, muscle or joint pain. Even if you have not had relief with other treatments and other Chiropractors, give Dr. Donath a chance. I did and he changed my life. Eugene Dinkevich MD, Mount Vernon, NY It’s my great pleasure to write about Westchester Spinal Decompression Center. I really don’t have words to express my feelings about the care I got in last 3 months. I was almost handicapped, living with terrible pain all the time, crippling my day to day life. I am a medical doctor and work in a hospital with all sorts of amazing physicians, but after seeing a physical therapist, getting epidural steroids injections, many orthopedists and neurosurgeons, finally my destination lead me to see Dr Jonathan Donath. With great skepticism, I lied down for spinal decompression therapy. It was unbelievable that after only two initial sessions, my radiating pain down my leg had almost disappeared. Gradually, I started getting better, started doing exercises that they gave me midway through the treatment. Now, I am doing all my daily activities without any pain. I highly recommend Dr Jonathan and his colleague Dr Kavita for any problems related to the musculoskeletal system, you will definitely feel at home and will get better. Dr. Pankaj Jain, M.D New York, NY Dr. Jonathan Donath DC, MS, Clinic Director Joint Effort Chiropractic / Westchester Spinal Decompression Center www.jointeffortchiro.com www.westchesterpainrelief.com
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