Dana Santas is the yoga trainer for the Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Tampa Bay Lightning, Orlando Magic and dozens of pros in the NFL, NHL, NBA, and MLB. In her article featured on CNN, titled “Three yoga tips to stress less this holiday season”, she highlights major game changing tips for your health this holiday season. (CNN) — There’s no escaping — it’s the season for stress! Whether you love them or dread them, the holidays tax our bodies and our minds. Spending hours on your feet shopping and cooking, the constant temptation to overeat and drink, navigating the holiday social scene — they all take their toll. During the holidays, we’re often bombarded with more stress than any other time of year. This is especially true if you’re playing host or traveling to visit friends and family. The holidays require a great deal of physical and mental energy Read the full article →
In an article written by Nicholas Bakalar for The New York Times, he discusses that Short-term psychotherapy may be an effective way to prevent repeated suicide attempts. Short-term psychotherapy may be an effective way to prevent repeated suicide attempts. Using detailed Danish government health records, researchers studied 5,678 people who had attempted suicide and then received a program of short-term psychotherapy based on needs, including crisis intervention, cognitive therapy, behavioral therapy, and psychodynamic and psychoanalytic treatment. They compared them with 17,034 people who had attempted suicide but received standard care, including admission to a hospital, referral for treatment or discharge with no referral. They were able to match the groups in more than 30 genetic, health, behavioral and socioeconomic characteristics. The study is online in Lancet Psychiatry. Treatment focused on suicide prevention and comprised eight to 10 weeks of individual sessions. Over a 20-year follow-up, 16.5 percent of the treated group attempted Read the full article →
In a Women’s Health Article written by Ashley Patton (below), she highlights five foods that are known causes to keeping you from a solid night’s rest. If you’re having trouble falling—or staying—asleep at night, your diet could be to blame. Steer clear of these top sleep saboteurs, and you should be getting a good night’s rest in no time, said dietitian Shelly Redmond, R.D., author of “Eat Well and Be Fabulous.” Caffeine You know that caffeine will keep you wide-awake, but what you may not realize? Coffee and soda aren’t the only culprits. Some OTC meds contain caffeine, too, as do many teas. If you’re caffeine-sensitive, start opting for decaf and checking the labels of any meds you’re planning to take about eight hours before bedtime. Alcohol A glass of wine might sound like it’ll help you relax and fall asleep, but studies have actually found that alcohol causes frequent Read the full article →
Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in women, with one in eight women being diagnosed with it in their lifetime. It is estimated that over 220, 000 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 40,000 will die. While it is rare in men, an estimated 2,150 men with be diagnosed and approximately 410 will die each year (http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-facts). In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we would like to feature The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction at The Plastic Surgery Center. They specialize in breast reconstruction, an option many choose after treatment or mastectomy. The award-winning surgeons of The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction at The Plastic Surgery Center comprise the largest private plastic surgery practice in New Jersey and a location in Manhattan. They have been trained at top institutions and are renowned for their technical expertise as well as their empathy Read the full article →
When a soldier returns from fighting for his country, how is he treated? In most cases, soldiers are honored for their bravery and loyalty to their nation. Sometimes, a parade will even welcome them back home. When a U.S. nurse who volunteers with “Doctors Without Borders” returns from treating ill patients in West Africa, how is she treated? She is immediately detained from the airport and placed in an outdoor isolation tent in Newark, New Jersey, with no basis for quarantine. The media’s over sensationalized Ebola coverage has caused major hysteria. Kaci Hickox was the first person to be quarantined in New Jersey under Governor Chris Christie’s mandate. In his efforts to “protect people in New Jersey”, Christie is now under major scrutiny in the media. Hickox told CNN in a phone interview that her tent was like a “prison”, continuing on that she had a “port-a-potty type restroom”. She Read the full article →
