The fall is here bringing with it another allergy season! The USA loses millions of dollars in annual production from employees calling in sick due to allergies. Many persons (like myself) suffer from adult-onset allergies, while others have been suffering since childhood. Did you know that only 8 types of foods account for approximately 90 percent of allergic reactions? As…read more →
Never has your diet been more important than during what I call the current Covid-19 Era! This is not the time to be going to the hospital or outpatient clinics for heart surgery. One of the most dangerous aspects of Covid-19 is its unpredictability as to which body organs it chooses to attack! My friend Don recently had a heart…read more →
As of the writing of this week’s column, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy was granted an extension to negotiate with lawmakers on two bills to legalize and decriminalize marijuana in New Jersey. This is after the measures passed both houses of Legislature on 12/17/2020. “Voters overwhelmingly support the legalization of cannabis and we are taking every step necessary to assure…read more →
I probably watch too much news these days. It’s not easy to find positive articles. People often say, “when the dust settles, I’m going to do this or that.” The dust has begun to settle. What are YOU doing? The other day, I texted one of my Rockaway clients to check-in and see how he and his wife were doing. …read more →
We love our dogs in the United States with almost 90 million nationwide. That means nearly one-half of households have a dog in their home. Other than companionship, there are other advantages to having a dog in this Covid-19 new world. For example: Safety & Security: Dogs are another layer of security as barking dogs can keep burglars at bay. …read more →
The Coronavirus is here in the USA and has already proven deadly in Washington state! Do you think you know all about it? Read these 7 debunked myths and find out for yourself. Surgical masks will protect me from the virus: Surgical face masks are not designed to block out virus particles nor do they lay flat on the face. …read more →
The winter is a time when many folks (especially in cold weather states) hibernate and gain weight. Diet fads and quick weight loss schemes rarely work. Changing habits and lifestyle choices are a better way to approach the issue. Be realistic: Setting unrealistic goals that won’t be achieved is a good way to get depressed and gain weight. Set modest…read more →
Crazy things can happen in split seconds especially with kids back in school. Follow these Hands-Only CPR steps to save a life. It might be yours one day! Take charge & delegate: Have one person call 911 on speakerphone, one wait for the ambulance and one get the AED (external defibrillator). Check their breathing: You want to check their breathing…read more →
by Shayna Hiller If you are even 14 percent involved or interested in the world of health, nutrition, and wellness, you probably have heard that drinking smoothies is good for your health. No, I’m not talking about a Wendy’s frosty (omg yum but gross simultaneously). I’m talking about the green concoction many health-savvy folks devour daily in an effort to…read more →
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