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Can Yoga Help You Drop Your Blood Pressure?
by Dr Andreas Movement Therapy and Muscle Rehab
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There have been over 120 studies that suggest yoga may reduce your blood pressure (BP). The studies include focus on relaxation, breathing, integrated yoga techniques and biofeedback, and spent 1 week to 4 years of follow-up with the number of participants ranging from 1 to 428. The total people studied were 6693, including both healthy and sick persons and included 389 elderly and 299 adolescent participants.... 7/10/2014 7:00:00 AM
Sherrie Campbell
8 Signs You’re Dating a Psychopath
by Sherrie Campbell
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Are you in a love relationship with a psychopath? Psychopaths are nearly impossible to detect. They appear to be normal, happy, charming, wonderful people who have it together. They do not appear disturbed, callous or devious. They tend to be extremely successful, convincing and in control of their lives. So, unless you are clear on what to look for, you could end up in the worst and most confusingly... 7/7/2014 7:00:00 AM
John Valenty
​Do Computer Glasses Reduce Eye Strain?
by John Valenty
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Approaching 43 years of age and still putting in 12+ hours a day on the computer, I wanted to know if computer glasses would help reduce my eye strain and eye fatigue making the long days a little easier. My chief complaint was predominantly eye strain from the monitor glare. When I turn the monitor’s brightness down to where the glare isn’t bothersome, I can work longer, but the vividness of the... 7/5/2014 7:00:00 AM
Dr Andreas Movement Therapy and Muscle Rehab
World Cup of Pain
by Dr Andreas Movement Therapy and Muscle Rehab
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Okay, so the US has been eliminated from the World Cup, but the games go on. If you are a soccer enthusiast and play the game yourself, you know that injuries can be more than the fake ones you see in the tournament when players attempt to draw penalties.50-80% of football / soccer injuries affect the feet and legs. Usually areas most commonly injured in the legs are the ankle, foot, knee, and lower... 7/3/2014 7:00:00 AM
Michelle Hennessey
Vitamin B ~ Benefits and consequences of a deficiency
by Michelle Hennessey
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There are six different B vitamins, B1 (Thiamine), B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (Niacin), B5 (Pantothenic acid), B6 (Pyridoxine), and last but not least, B12 (Cobalamin). They each have their own role in your health while also all working together in different teams for different bodily functions. For example riboflavin (B2) is used by the body in two separate enzymes to help produce other chemicals that help... 6/28/2014 7:00:00 AM
Dr Andreas Movement Therapy and Muscle Rehab
Summer Is Time To Get Moving
by Dr Andreas Movement Therapy and Muscle Rehab
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It’s summer, and it’s time to shed the heavy coats and get out into the sunshine and move your body, especially if you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. Just like when you put on a heating pad when the snow isfalling, the natural warmth of the sun this time of year can make you feel a greater sense of mobility.Outdoor activities can help you lose weight, strengthen your muscles, and improve joint health.... 6/25/2014 7:00:00 AM
Tom Porpiglia
June Is PTSD Awareness Month
by Tom Porpiglia
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June is PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) awareness month and you may be wondering who gets PTSD and why, and who it affects. Everyone is susceptible to PTSD as the result of experiencing trauma. PTSD is a normal reaction to an intense, abnormal, potentially life threatening experience, or an experience that threatens ones sense of safety and well-being. It's very personal. What one person experiences... 6/22/2014 7:00:00 AM
John Valenty
Write a Review and Call Me in the Morning
by John Valenty
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Internet users are rating their doctors--by the thousands. Wellness.com has collected more than 620,000 patient reviews and 1.1 million satisfaction survey responses. This growing base of consumer reviews and survey data makes healthcare practitioners and procedures easier to shop. Have you reviewed your doctor yet? Keep in mind that star ratings and reviews are discretionary feedback by people who... 6/20/2014 7:00:00 AM
Dr Andreas Movement Therapy and Muscle Rehab
Vitamin D Day
by Dr Andreas Movement Therapy and Muscle Rehab
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New studies suggest that higher levels of vitamin D may protect people from premature death from cancer and heart disease, and that low levels actually increase the risks. They also suggest that higher levels of Vitamin D help level blood pressure and stave off other diseases, especially in women. Vitamin D supplementation has been both supported and debunked as a lifespan booster, and researchers... 6/18/2014 7:00:00 AM
Rob Greenstein
What Is Concierge Medicine and Is It Worth It?
by Rob Greenstein
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Concierge medicine is known by many names, including direct primary care, private practice, boutique medicine, and retainer-based medicine. One of the fastest growing trends in medicine, the concierge medical model takes the business of medicine away from the assembly-line practice and brings medical care back to a personal relationship between doctor and patient - for a fee.Concierge medicine has... 6/18/2014 7:00:00 AM
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