Unfortunately, the days of summer are coming to and end. Ever wonder why your mood is so much better in the summer time? Many of us have significantly less stress because our rigid routines are often more lax over the summertime. In addition to this decreased stress, the increased length…
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In the 1980’s and 1990’s we were all told to eat low fat because the fat in our foods was leading to obesity. It turns out that this may have been one of the greatest public health mistakes in the modern error. Food companies jumped on the low fat bandwagon…
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Depression is a very complex emotion that is influenced by many factors. Sometimes depression can be brought on by a serious illness in yourself or a family member. Other times, depression may be due to significant life altering events. In many cases, genetics and gene expression can play a crucial…
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As you begin your new exercise regimen it is quite common to have mixed emotions, which can range the gamut from determination to fear. We all fall off the wagon sometimes and that is absolutely okay. Once you have committed yourself to the dietary and lifestyle changes, you will…
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I suffered from chronic daily headaches for about 8 years. The headaches were never terrible nor debilitating, but always present. It was as if I was in a constant state of fogginess. During medical school, I drank about 1 liter of diet soda every day while I studied. In residency,…
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One of the most common causes of hand and wrist pain is a condition called Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. This condition is usually the result of the median nerve getting trapped and compressed in the carpal tunnel as it courses towards the hand. The carpal tunnel is a tunnel in…
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The definition of organic is "relating to or derived from living matter". With regard to the food industry, the definition of organic is somewhat vague. Organic foods are "produced by methods that comply with standards of organic farming". The issue with this definition is that these standards are not in…
Read MoreLast week we discussed the importance of aerobic and anaerobic training and this week we will focus on the importance of incorporating strength training into your exercise regimen. Basically, there are several different categories of exercise: Isometric Exercises, Isotonic Exercises and Isokinetic Exercises. By combining the first two types…
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