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there is a failure to eliminate whatever caused it, chronic inflammation can be the end result. Chronic inflammation can last for months to years, and can be exacerbated by lifestyle habits like obesity, smoking and sedentary living. A diet high in refined carbohydrates, sugars, fried foods and red meat are known to promote inflammation in the body. This is why a diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods and spices is crucial to promoting longevity and reducing disease. The anti-inflammatory diet focuses on healthy, antioxidant-rich, whole foods. Specific foods known to reduce the risk of inflammation include olive oil, tomatoes, almonds, dark green leafy vegetables, fresh fish and fruits such as berries. There are several spices that can also provide anti-inflammatory benefits and add flavor to any healthy dish. Here are a few of my favorites:
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tissues and organs from oxidative damage. Try adding fresh ginger to smoothies, or add a few slices to your tea.
Curcumin is a special component of turmeric that is known for its inflammation-fighting powers. There is evidence that curcumin can inhibit tumor initiation, promotion and invasion. Many people are intimidated by turmeric, but its mild flavor pairs well with many dishes. Try turmeric in a brown rice pilaf, or add to roasted vegetables. You can also sprinkle some in scrambled eggs.
Cinnamon
Cinnamaldehyde, a compound in cinnamon, is suggested to have anti-inflammatory effects in the body. Saigon cinnamon specifically is known for its spicy taste and beautiful aroma. Cinnamon offers a flavor boost in both hot and cold dishes. Add to oatmeal or simply sprinkle on a freshly cut apple for a tasty treat.
Cayenne
The active ingredient in cayenne is called capsaicin, and it is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Always remember to start with a small amount and gradually increase when cooking with cayenne. Try adding a pinch of cayenne to summer marinades and rubs for a spicy kick.
Use these spices in their food form and really let the flavors shine. Anti-inflammatory herbs and spices can make for a great addition to any main course or side dish. Stefani Pappas, MS, RDN, CDN, CPT, is a Clinical Dietitian Nutritionist at St. Francis Hospital. She also provides private and group nutrition counseling at her office in Great Neck, NY. Visit her website www.StefHealthTips. com for more information or call 516-225-1745 to schedule an appointment.
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Gingerol, a polyphenol in ginger, is also a relative of capsaicin- this explains why ginger has a bit of spiciness. Ginger has historically been used to help treat many diseases, and is known to protect
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calcium into the body is with a healthy diet. Here are a few ways to add calcium to your diet to keep bones healthy: • Start the day with calcium-fortified orange juice. • Cook cereals with skim milk Dr. Victor or almond milk (instead of Romano water) or add two tablespoons of nonfat dry milk. Vitamin D, for example, • Spread low fat cream cheese is important for the absorpon bread or toast instead of tion of calcium and aids in butter or margarine. improving muscle strength • Add low-fat cheeses to sandand balance. A deficiency wiches, salads and pizzas. of Vitamin D can cause soft, • Add sardines to salads or thin, brittle bones. It’s also sandwiches. associated with depression, • Include higher calcium Parkinson’s disease and greens, such as spinach, seizures. Moderate weight broccoli and kale, in your training is always recommendsalad. ed to keep bones strong, even • Enjoy low-fat or fat-free yofor senior citizens. gurt with berries for dessert. Instead of taking calcium • Make smoothies with frozen pills, the best way to get fruit, fortified orange juice
and low-fat or fat-free yogurt. A poor diet can lead of a lot of health complications, but poor bone density is usually overlooked by many people trying to get healthy. Getting enough Vitamin D and calcium in the diet is well worth the effort. Dr. Victor Romano (www.romanomd.com) is an orthopedic surgeon and the author of Finding The Source: Maximizing Your Results—With and Without Orthopaedic Surgery. He is board-certified in orthopedics and sports medicine with over 25 years of experience in the field. He graduated cum laude from the University of Notre Dame and completed medical school at the University of Loyola-Chicago.
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Overcome Sleep Challenges To Maintain Optimal Health period. Sleep deprivation is linked to a wide range of health consequences that can jeopardize safety, emotional and mental stability, as well as long-term well-being. Mood and cognitive abilities are hindered by even a single night of poor quality sleep. You may feel cranky, sad or foggy. And, chronic sleep deprivation is linked to higher rates of anxiety and depression. Memory suffers, as does your ability to concentrate. This goes handin-hand with one of the most
serious, sleep-related health risks—accidents. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that more than 1,550 deaths and 40,000 injuries each year in the United States are related to driver fatigue. Although the cognitive and emotional effects of sleep deprivation are obvious, the metabolic and physiological impact builds over time, putting you at a higher risk for developing a range of chronic health conditions, including
obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. “Sleep is essential. It’s not optional,” said Dr. Penny Stern, director of Preventive Medicine at Northwell Health. “We all need to view sleep as a vital component of good health. It shouldn’t be considered slothful or wasting time.” Often, simple lifestyle changes can dramatically improve sleep quality, which include: cutting down or eliminating caffeine; keeping the bedroom cool, quiet and
dark; maintaining a consistent sleep schedule; avoiding daytime napping; exercising on a regular basis; sleeping on comfortable, quality bedding (natural fibers are best); turning off electronic devices and TV at least one hour before bedtime and establishing a relaxing bedtime ritual that helps prepare you for sleep. If you are experiencing sleep difficulties, it’s important to speak with your doctor. In some cases, prescription medications or the timing of medications can impact sleep. A sleep evaluation may be recommended to determine the cause of the problem. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment may include cognitive behavioral therapy or the use of a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine if sleep apnea is a factor. Learn more about strategies and treatments for sleep disturbances by visiting www. northwell.edu/KIWH or call the Katz Institute for Women’s Health Resource Center at 855-850-5494 to speak to a women’s health specialist. —Submitted by the Katz Institute for Women’s Health
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With the start of gardening season comes the start of the seemingly endless battle with pest control. While options like using chemical pesticides or hiring an exterminator can be tempting, they can be harmful to the environment and dangerous for children and pets. A practical alternative to harsh chemicals is organic pesticides, many of which you can make at home. There are also physical barriers that can be used to prevent pests from making contact with plants. These techniques tend to be cheaper and safer than typical methods of pest control.
At home insecticide
A simple insecticide that can be made at home is a mixture of about 5 tablespoons of all natural liquid soap to every gallon of clean water. Spray
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on the top and bottom of plant leaves and it will kill soft-bodied insects that come in contact with the plants while wet. Other ingredients can be added to target specific problems, such as adding a teaspoon of garlic or red pepper to get rid of chewing insects, or apple cider vinegar if powdery mildew is a problem.
Diatomaceous earth
Also known as DE, diatomaceous earth is a natural powder that is effective in ridding gardens and houses of insects. Sprinkling it at the base of plants and surrounding areas, or mixing 4 tablespoons of DE with a gallon of water and spraying it onto plants are both effective methods of use. DE can be found for purchase online or in your local home improvement store.
Floating row covers are lightweight fabrics, usually made out of a clear plastic or polyester. These covers are laid over plants and anchored to the ground with weights to prevent them blowing in the wind. Covers keep pests such as birds and bugs from being able to disturb the crops, while still allowing sunlight and rain to seep in. There is no interference with the plants growth, as the covers are so light that the plants can support their weight, as they grow taller.
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These secreted or excreted chemical factors are a viable option to keep pests away from plants, by attracting them to a different place. Insects are attracted to the smell, and get caught on the sticky paper on the trap, so they remain away from your garden.
Whatever method you decide to use, be aware of the safety precautions that need to be taken. Even if powders or Ultrasonic pest repellers liquids are non-toxic, they should still Another alternative to sprays or be kept out of the reach of children, chemicals, ultrasonic pest repellers and not used for purposes beyond emit high frequency sounds unable their intended use. It is a good idea to to be heard by the human ear, or larg- wear sunglasses and a mask to cover er pets such as dogs or cats. These your eyes, mouth and nose to avoid high frequencies are heard by pests coming in contact with chemicals.
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Liver Disease: More Than An Epidemic L iver disease has become an epidemic in the United States. Despite new therapies on almost all fronts, the incidence of new liver disease is clearly on the rise and nearly one in three Americans have some type of it. While the vast majority will have significant but non-life threatening disease, the country is expeTHE SPECIALIST riencing a significant rise in David Bernstein, MD liver related deaths. Cirrhosis, a consequence of all chronic liver diseases, is characterized Morbidity and by complications such as liver cancer, ascites, gastrointestinal mortality from bleeding, encephalopathy, liver disease is infections and kidney failure. increasing across These complications can be fatal, utilize significant health the country. The care resources and carry two conditions personal, social and financial that account for burdens on patients and their families. this are alcohol From 1999 to 2016, anand non-alcohol nual deaths from cirrhosis related fatty increased in the U.S. by 65 percent and annual deaths liver disease. from liver cancer doubled to the National Cancer Institute more than 11,000 per year. has stated that primary Deaths due to cirrhosis are expected to triple by 2030 and liver cancer is the solid organ
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cancer whose incidence is increasing the most, even more than lung, breast, colon and pancreas. These statistics beg the question of why and where are deaths from cirrhosis so dramatically on the rise. With hepatitis C on the way to eradication with new curative therapies and hepatitis B being controlled with effective therapies, the increase in deaths from cirrhosis is driven by an increasing prevalence of alcoholic and non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases. Increases in deaths due to liver disease were greatest amongst the Caucasian, Hispanic-American and Native American populations. All U.S. states showed an increase in cirrhosis related deaths except Maryland. The areas of the country with the highest increase in deaths were the South and West with Kentucky, New Mexico, Arkansas, Indiana and Alabama. All states had significant increases in deaths from liver cancer, with Arizona and Kansas leading the pack.
New York, while experiencing an increase in liver related deaths and liver cancer, has seen a slower increase than most of the remainder of the country. New York ranks 45th in alcohol related cirrhosis while Louisiana and California are first with the highest number of people with alcoholic related cirrhosis. Most concerning is that people aged 25-34, regardless of race or gender, experienced the greatest rise in cirrhosis related mortality and this is entirely driven by alcohol related liver disease. For the record, it takes a lot of alcohol to develop cirrhosis at an early age. Alcohol use and abuse among young people, even teenagers, is on the rise. It is perhaps an even greater problem than the catastrophic opioid epidemic sweeping the nation. The rapid increase in deaths from alcoholic cirrhosis among young people brings new challenges to health care. How can we intervene to prevent alcohol related disease when most people aged between
25-34 rarely seek preventive medical care and only present when something dramatic has occurred? It takes a good 10 years or more of active drinking to develop cirrhosis. If we are to intervene to prevent alcoholic cirrhosis from occurring at age 25-34 then we need to begin discussions with children as early as elementary or middle school. Morbidity and mortality from liver disease is increasing across the country. The two conditions that account for this are alcohol and non-alcohol related fatty liver disease. Both of these conditions are preventable with education and behavioral modification. It seems a prudent idea for our health care system to allocate significant dollars on disease prevention, education and behavior modification. This will save money and lives in the future. I urge our policy makers to take this approach, especially in the west and south where the problem is the greatest and the resources allocated the least.
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housands of Long Islanders are expected to join the American Heart Association’s Long Island Heart Walk on Sunday, Sept. 18 to raise funds to fight heart disease and stroke, America’s number one and number five causes of death. The annual event begins at 8:30 a.m. at Jones Beach, Field 5, in Wantagh. The non-competitive, three-mile walk includes teams of employees from local companies, along with friends and family members of all ages. “Participating in the Heart Walk can make an extraordinary impact in the community by investing funds in education and prevention programs, advocacy initiatives, and cutting edge scientific research which will save lives,” said Vito Giannola, vice president and treasurer of North America for Luxottica Group Long Island and Chair of the 2018 Long Island Heart Walk. “I look forward to working with Executive Leaders across Long Island to help raise awareness and funds for the American Heart Association to continue its mission to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.” About 80 percent of cardiovascular disease can be impacted by our own actions. To drive this message home, the Heart Walk will highlight the pillars of a Healthy for Good mission—Eat smart. Add color. Move
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American Heart Association’s Long Island Heart Walk to save lives returns more. Be well, to help encourage our Heart Walkers to adopt healthier behaviors. Participants will enjoy free yoga, hula hooping and a silent disco to get their hearts pumping. Learn CPR, take a Healthy Selfie or stop by the food tent to enjoy some healthy snacks provided by Shop Rite. Families can enjoy some fun at the Voxx International Kid Zone for face painting, crafts and carnival games. This year, Casey Coco, who was born with a congenital heart defect called
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There’s a healthy new chocolate snack in town BY JENNIFER FAUCI JFauci@antonmediagroup.com
Diana Levy considers herself a “health conscious chocoholic.” As the founder of Undercover Chocolate Co., a brand that carefully sources all-natural, non-GMO, gluten-free ingredients and fair-trade chocolate, Levy is all about creating delicious and healthy snacks using everyone’s favorite ingredient: quinoa. The perfect crispy chocolate snack, Undercover Quinoa comes in a variety of flavors, including milk chocolate, dark chocolate and blueberries, dark chocolate and sea salt, dark chocolate and currants and dark chocolate and seeds. But is it really as irresistible as it sounds? The answer: Yes.
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Tell me about yourself and Undercover Chocolate Co. Prior to having children, I worked in Public Relations and had a short stint as an options trader. I then was a stay at home mom for many years with my three daughters and when they got older, I started a small chocolate business where I made chocolate covered treats for events like weddings and Bar and Bat Mitzvahs. I sold some treats in smaller retail and online outlets.
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Would you say it’s a family business? While my husband still runs his merchant banking firm, Octagon Capital Group, he is also chairman of Undercover and is involved with everything from setting up our computer systems to sales. My three daughters, now ages 20, 17 and 17 are also big fans of Undercover and contribute as Brand Ambassadors and help create content for our social media platforms.
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This seems like it shouldn’t be a question, but why chocolate? I’ve always loved (and have been obsessed with) chocolate. Initially the chocolate company seemed like a good way to have my own small business in an area where my husband also had experience, having helped advise several larger chocolate companies financially.
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How did you come up with this guilt-free, gluten-free snack? After a few years in business, I realized that even though I loved chocolate, what I really craved and wanted to offer my family, was a healthier, lighter chocolate snack that used the same high-quality chocolate —but much less of it—over natural healthy ingredients. I spent many months experimenting with every ingredient I could think of and wrote out recipes for myself every day for months. As I was experimenting, two of my daughters were diagnosed with Celiac Disease, and it became incredibly important that whatever snack I came up with was also gluten-free and made in a gluten-free facility.
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I know quinoa is having a moment and has been popular for a few years now. Why choose that grain? My older daughter, Arielle, claims it was all her idea. She came home a few years ago raving about the nutritional qualities of quinoa and how delicious it is in salads and as a side dish. I tried every grain I could get my hands on and for whatever reason, Quinoa just tasted the best, is gluten-free and also an incredible natural source of protein, fiber and nutrients.
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