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 →
What is Chiropractic? Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health. Chiropractic care is used most often to treat neuromusculoskeletal complaints, including but not limited to back pain, neck pain, pain in the joints of the arms or legs, and headaches. Although chiropractors care for more than just back pain, many patients visit chiropractors looking for relief from this pervasive condition. In fact, 31 million Americans experience low-back pain at any given time.1 The Chiropractic model focuses not only on acute spinal pain and injury, but spinal health, maintenance, and restoration, prior to these conditions. By the patient shifting focus from pain and injury, to prevention and wellness, many of these conditions can be thwarted. I always encourage a spinal examination at least once a year, to locate, detect, and, if Read the full article →
Epilepsy is a neurological condition that from time to time produces brief disturbances in the normal electrical functions of the brain. Normal brain function is made possible by millions of tiny electrical charges passing between nerve cells in the brain and to all parts of the body. When someone has epilepsy, this normal pattern may be interrupted by intermittent bursts of electrical energy that are much more intense than usual. They may affect a person’s consciousness, bodily movements or sensations for a short time (Source: www.epilepsyfoundation.org). These physical changes are called epileptic seizures. That is why epilepsy is sometimes called a seizure disorder. The unusual bursts of energy may occur in just one area of the brain (partial seizures), or may affect nerve cells throughout the brain (generalized seizures). Normal brain function cannot return until the electrical bursts subside. Conditions in the brain that produce these episodes may have been Read the full article →
