Preventative Care. Dr. David Samadi will explore the new and often debated areas of preventative care. Prevent cancer, check your blood pressure, eat the right foods and other prevention tips. Get a medical doctor's take on herbal treatments, yoga, homeopathy, acupuncture, vitamins, supplements, massage therapy, spiritual treatment and other forms of alternative therapy for prevention.
Stress can take a serious toll on someone’s physical and emotional health. Even more so, chronic stress can lead to more serious and potentially life-threatening health conditions. The good news is there are ways to prevent and manage stress. This involves avoiding the triggers that cause you stress.
Read MoreYou know what they say "manage your stress or your stress will manage you.” As it turns out, this is no wives tale; there is more truth behind this saying than you might realize. Perhaps the most shocking fact about stress is that it affects your body systemically, not just in one area. This stress can originate from anywhere and, at a basic level, is your body’s reaction to situations that can be perceived as potentially dangerous. As the New Year approaches, taking control of the stressors in our lives becomes ever more important to keep to our resolutions dedicated to being healthier and happier.
Read MoreOf course, freezing yourself seems extreme but the benefits of a therapy called Cryotherapy is a 2-3 minute full-body freeze in a chamber where nitrogen-iced air circulates at minus-200 degrees Fahrenheit which has showed benefits that range from stress relief to reduced inflammation, better sleep, improved skin tone and increased metabolism.
Read MoreWe all get in bad moods. The key is knowing how to beat it. A long-term bad mood can have significant repercussions especially on our energy levels. Although it's not always easy to snap out of it. Here's how to beat it and minimize the impact of the inevitable bad mood.
Read MoreA recent Gallup poll showed that full-time American workers are at their jobs more than 47 hours per week on average. 18% of respondents claimed they work at least 60 hours per week. As a result, of course, many of us are under a ton of stress from the pressure created at work to fulfill projects, finish on deadlines and keep coworkers and managers happy. All of this stress can lead to a burnout. Burnout is defined as the feeling of not being able to cope with your workload and frustration that comes along with that.
Read MoreYou’ve heard the adage before: “manage your stress or your stress will manage you.” As it turns out, this is no wives tale; there is more truth behind this saying than you might realize. Perhaps the most shocking fact about stress is that it affects your body systemically, not just in one area. This stress can originate from anywhere and, at a basic level, is your body’s reaction to situations that can be perceived as potentially dangerous. As the New Year approaches, taking control of the stressors in our lives becomes ever more important to keep to our resolutions dedicated to being healthier and happier.
Read MoreAs it turns out, there is more truth behind this saying than you might realize. Perhaps the most shocking fact about stress is that it can affect all parts of your body, not just in one area.
Read MoreA new survey demonstrates increasing acceptance and utilization of acupuncture for treatment and health promotion. The analysis was published in the journalEvidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine and looked at utilization rates, demographics and reasons for using acupuncture.
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