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“Back Pain Technology Cheats Mother Nature
After helping hundreds of Fairfield County herniated disc sufferers eliminate their pain, Local Doctor explains how…
Helps Herniated Discs Heal Naturally… In As Little As 25 Minutes!” At Last! Fairfield County Doctor Offers Technology That Doesn’t Just End SEVERE Pain From Herniated Discs, But Helps Your Body To Start Rebuilding Them… As Fast As Humanly Possible! Best Part: You can check it all out for FREE if you like!
There is no doubt… technology has made all of our lives better… and easier. Just about every miraculous medical cure and comfort of modern living can be attributed to amazing breakthroughs in technology. Heck, laser eye surgery can give people who are almost as blind as a bat perfect 20/20 vision. How amazing is that? That’s why it’s no surprise that technology might be able to solve your back and neck pain from herniated/bulging discs or sciatica…for good. Here is why: Back and neck pain can be devastating. And nothing is worse than going to doctor after doctor… trying treatment after treatment… spending money you can’t afford… and still suffering in pain. That’s why… I bet you would love to instantly end your pain… without any risk what-soever… and have it never come back for the rest of your life? Well, that might NOT be so easy. But, what if there was a wonderful advancement in technology that, with a handful of simple, non-invasive treatments, could possibly have you out of pain and on your way to healing naturally? Better yet, what if this technology could possibly heal your herniated/bulging discs (instead of cutting it out like surgery) so you have the best chance to live pain-free and do all the things you want and love to do? And what if this technology was: • FDA cleared! • Proven safe and effective! • Allows your herniated discs to heal naturally without the risky and dangerous side effects of surgery! • Relieves pain fast… in some cases in as little as 25 minutes! Well, guess what? There is such technology and there is a very good chance it can help you… like it has already helps thousands of herniated/bulging disc and sciatica sufferers all around the country… No Matter How Bad Your Pain Is, How Long You’ve Been Suffering Or How Many Other Treatments And Doctors Have Failed You! Don’t laugh. It’s really true. Here’s proof…
When you have a herniated disc, compressive forces cause your spinal bones to come together… basically squashing your disc. The space in between your bones decreases and the soft, jello-like disc material leaks out. This disc material that leaks out is called a herniated disc and can cause severe pain, numbness and tingling in your neck, back, arms or legs when the herniation pushes into and “pinches” a nerve. So it makes sense, if you could slightly pull the spinal bones apart… that would open up the space, take the pressure off the disc, the disc off the nerve and solve the problem. Right? But the only problem is… how do you do that? For years and years, doctors have been trying to do it with traction. But traction has been proven ineffective and often very painful. Why? Traction doesn’t work because when you have a herniated or bulging disc, the area is injured and when you try to move, your muscles go into spasm. Spasm is your body’s way of trying to protect you from causing further injury. That’s why traction hurts so much. As soon as the traction starts… your muscles overprotect the area and spasm. But the good news is: Now there is technology that out-smarts your body’s natural spasm reaction. In other words: It fools mother nature! This technology is called non-surgical spinal decompression (NSSD) and here’s how it works… NSSD is very different from plain traction because it has advanced computer technology that actually senses your spinal muscles. When it starts to gently pull, it immediately knows when your muscles start to contract and it stops pulling. As soon as your muscles relax, it starts pulling again. The amazing thing is: the computer senses your muscles contraction so early… you don’t even feel what is going on. Which means you never feel any pain! In fact, the only thing most patients feel is… RELIEF!!! But the best part is: NSSD is able to gently separate your spinal bones which, in many cases, actually sucks the herniated disc material back into the disc where it belongs! This takes away your pain and allows your herniated and bulging discs to heal naturally!
And check this out: Treatments are pleasant and simple. All you have to do is lie on your back, listen to your favorite music, read a magazine… or… take a nap! The wonderful technology does everything while you simply RELAX the pain away! To sum up NSSD: • For most patients it is 100% painless… in fact many patients actually fall asleep during treatment! • Works fast! Most patients get relief after a handful of treatments – some after the very first! • Is non-invasive so it does not have the dangerous risks of surgery! • Gets to the root cause of the problem and helps it heal naturally! Isn’t modern technology wonderful? And wouldn’t you like to… Give This Great Technology A Try… For Free? If you would, there’s great news. There is a Doctor located at 222 Westchester Ave. Suite 405 in White Plains who has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in this wonderful technology and has been treating herniated/bulging disc and sciatica patients with incredible success. His name is Dr. Jonathan Donath DC, MS and he is so excited about the results he’s been getting, he would like to share it with as many pain sufferers as possible. But There Is A Catch… There’s always a catch... isn’t there? Even though this technology has helped a majority of the patients Dr. Donath has treated… it is not a wonder cure and it does not help everyone.
On the right: healthy disc. Center: Herniated disc with soft disc material leaking out. On the left: Herniated disc material compressing or “pinching” nerve.
For that reason, Dr. Donath does a complete examination on every potential patient and only accepts you if he feels you are most likely to get the pain relief and outcome you are looking for. Dr. Donath’s Special Deal For You! Because the economy is so bad and Dr. Donath wants to help you if possible, he is offering the first 17 people who respond to this article a free consultation and NSSD qualification examination. And if you qualify for NSSD treatments, Dr. Donath will also give you one treatment for FREE! And if you do not qualify, Dr. Donath will help you find the best option for you. That’s why, if you suffer with pain from a herniated/bulging disc or sciatica you should call 914-259-8104 right now. When April answers the phone, simply tell her you would like your free non-surgical spinal decompression consultation and examination. If you are one of the first 17, she will schedule you within the next few days. If you are in a lot of pain or already scheduled for surgery, tell April and she will be sure to get you in immediately. Maybe even today.
On right: Herniated disc with spinal bones “squished” together. Center: NSSD slightly pulls the spinal bones apart, opens up the disc space and allows herniated material to move back into the disc. Left: Herniated material completely back in center of disc allows the disc to heal naturally. Your consultation and examination should take about 60 minutes. During this time you can get all of your questiones answered in a warm and friendly environment. You will know exactly what’s causing your pain and the best possible way to solve it. Dr. Donath will explain to you all your possible options along with his recomendations so you can make the best choice for YOU.
Why Limited To 17? Dr. Donath has limited the number he will accept right now to 17 because he does not believe patients should wait and they should also get the quality personal attention they deserve. When you go for your free visit, I’m sure you will see how unique and pleasant the experience is. It’s nice to be treated like a person and not a number or based on insurance coverage. It’s also nice to know exactly what’s causing your pain and how to relieve it as fast as possible. Dr. Donath’s favorite cases are the one’s that were able to cancel back surgery after only a handful of treatments. Dr. Donath also loves when a herniated disc patient that is in excruciating pain and thinks they’ve tried everything, lays down on the NSSD table, takes a 25 minute nap… and… wakes up with all their pain GONE! Just imagine how it would feel to have all your pain finally gone. Imagine going to bed and being able to sleep the entire night through… … and waking up refreshed and energized… ready to take on the brand new day – without the pain and stiffness that has been terrorizing you. And imagine finally knowing you have the solution to your herniated disc pain. Well, you may not have to just “imagine” anymore… because… NSSD might start relieving your pain… in just 25 minutes! So, if you’d like to see if you qualify and give this amazing technology a try for free… give April a call at 914-259-8104 right now. Why wait one more day in pain when the solution may be one quick phone call away? Call now before someone else gets your free spot. One More Thing It’s Important… Ever since getting this wonderful technology, Dr. Donath’s office has been flooded with calls. For that reason, if when you call, the lines are busy or you go to voice mail… just keep calling back. The possibility of living pain-free is well worth the time and effort it may take you to get through and schedule your appointment. 914-259-8104
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STAMFORD HOSPITAL
Stamford Hospital is a 305-bed, not-for-profit community teaching hospital serving Lower Fairfield County for more than 115 years. Providing access to the latest technology with a compassionate, patientcentered care approach, areas of expertise include Cancer Care, Heart Services, Orthopedics and Women & Children’s Health. Stamford Hospital is an affiliate of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System, a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons and a member of the Planetree Alliance, a group of hospitals nationwide focused on patient-centered care. In support of our mission, the Hospital has a long tradition of community education and outreach.
physical, emotional and spiritual needs. The promise of a new state-of-the-art medical campus has been compassionately conceived as the springboard for this new definition of healing, where taking care of people involves providing the absolute finest in care across the entire continuum, from prevention and wellness, to diagnosis, treatment and ongoing support. The future of Stamford Hospital is that of a caring partner, not only in sickness but also in health. It is the interaction of mind and body. It is Healing. Reimagined. Distinguishing features of the new Stamford Hospital: • All new Patient Care Units with all private rooms and private bathrooms, centralized nurses’ stations for more flexible care delivery and two family lounges on each floor. • A unique approach to Emergency Care with separate treatment areas for trauma, cardiac, urgent, behavioral health and pediatric patients — more than doubling the number and size of exam rooms. • Significantly larger surgical suites to accommodate the latest technologies. • A new Pediatric Unit in the Whittingham Pavilion, adjacent to the current Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to centralize mother-child services.
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Healing. Reimagined. Opening in 2016, the new Stamford Hospital is the boldest, most sophisticated public health initiative ever undertaken in Fairfield County. Offering the highest level of acute care and an exceptional array of integrative therapies, the new facility has been designed to embody our PlanetreeŽ philosophy of patient-centered care. All to help our patients heal better, faster — and ensure the health of our communities ffo or generations to come.
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A key aspect of American Heart Month programs slated throughout the nation in February involves getting the word out to women about the importance of heart health. Many women don’t realize that heart disease is the number one killer of females; one in three American women will die of heart disease – more than from all forms of cancer combined. But the good news is that 80 percent of heart disease and stroke can be prevented with health and lifestyle changes, according to the American Heart Association. That’s why the association launched the Go Red For Women initiative to help empower females to take charge of their heart health – its website is www.goredforwomen.org. The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute later added a red dress to the initiative as a symbol that’s often used for female heart disease awareness.
The local Go Red For Women campaign in Fairfield & Westchester Counties, sponsored by the American Heart Association, has a full schedule of programs planned for February. Among them is a new Go Red event to be held on Feb. 11 – featuring a live-stream airing of the Red Dress Collection fashion show that takes place in New York City. The show, presented by Macy’s, features top designers, models and celebrities sharing their support for women’s heart health during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Notables who have taken part in the past as models at the event include actress Barbara Eden; and TV hosts Hoda Kotb, Rosie O’Donnell and Star Jones. “It’s a great opportunity to see celebrities parade down the catwalk in exquisite red outfits,” says Kaye.
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TV host Star Jones and a doggie friend took to the catwalk at a previous Red Dress Collection fashion show.
The Westchester live stream takes place at the movie theater at The Bristal assisted-living facility in Armonk from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. A dinner precedes the fashion show; the live stream starts at 8 p.m. Both are open to the public, but RSVPs are necessary: contact Deena Kaye, director of Go Red for Women of Fairfield and Westchester Counties, at 203-295-2941 or by email at deena.kaye@heart.org. Also, a Go Red for Women Leadership Breakfast will be held on Feb. 12. Sponsored by Morgan Stanley, in partnership with the American Heart Association’s Westchester and Fairfield County chapters, it takes place at Morgan Stanley’s headquarters in Purchase, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Speakers include Dr. Heidi Hanna, the CEO and founder of Synergy, a group that provides brain-based training for individuals and organizations. Hanna has been featured at many national and global conferences, speaking about stress, resilience and empowerment; she is the author of the New York Times best-seller, “The SHARP Solution: A Brain-Based Approach for Optimal Performance.” The breakfast is free to the public, but advance RSVP is required: contact Deena Kaye at the phone number or email that’s listed above for the Go Red live-stream fashion show. And that’s not all – mark your calendars for the 2016 Westchester-Fairfield Go Red for Women Luncheon, to be held on May 4. It takes place at the Stamford Marriott Resort and Spa, and the day also features a health and wellness exhibition that’s free to the public. For information, go to www.westfairgoredluncheon.heart.org. The American Heart Association also encourages all women to visit the Go Red website, www.goredforwomen.org for heart-healthy tips and other information.
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Know what’s a medical emergency
Most heart attacks begin with subtle symptoms — with only discomfort that often is not described as pain. The chest discomfort may come and go. Don't be tempted to downplay your symptoms or brush them off as indigestion or anxiety. Don't “tough out” heart attack symptoms for more than five minutes. Call 911 or other emergency medical services for help. If you don't have access to emergency medical services, have someone drive you to the nearest hospital. Drive yourself only as a last resort, if there are absolutely no other options. Heart attack symptoms vary widely. For instance, you may have only minor chest discomfort while someone else has excruciating pain. One thing applies to everyone, though: If you suspect you're having a heart attack, call for emergency medical help immediately.
Typical heart attack symptoms
Chest discomfort or pain This discomfort or pain can feel like a tight ache, pressure, fullness or squeezing in your chest lasting more than a few minutes. This discomfort may come and go.
Shortness of breath You may pant for breath or try to take in deep breaths. This often occurs before you develop chest discomfort, or may not experience any chest discomfort.
Stomach pain Pain may extend downward into your abdominal area and may feel like heartburn.
Lightheadedness In addition to chest pressure, you may feel dizzy or feel like you might pass out.
Upper body pain Pain or discomfort may spread beyond your chest to your shoulders, arms, back, neck, teeth or jaw.
Anxiety You may feel a sense of doom or that you're having a panic attack for no apparent reason.
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Therapeutic Recreation (or TR) is one of the fastest growing health-related professions. Certified TR specialists serve individuals with developmental, mental, and physical disabilities. They may also serve senior citizens and youth who are at risk in both the institutional and community settings. Other settings could include hospitals, nursing homes, correctional facilities, wilderness programs, community centers, and senior centers. The TR program is an emphasis you can choose within the Recreation Management major. The program allows students the opportunity to become certified by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).
Who would like TR? Therapeutic Recreation is the path for you if you enjoy: Serving other people in various capacities. The outdoors, physical activities, and other forms of unconventional therapy. Interacting with the senior citizens, people with developmental, mental, and physical disabilities, or youth.
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Sweating You may suddenly break into a sweat with cold, clammy skin. Nausea and vomiting You may feel sick to your stomach or vomit.
Ears, Nose and Throat Disorders: Kids ENT Health Month
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Kids ENT Health Month is aimed at offering parents and caregivers the latest information about the care, diagnosis, and treatment for pediatric ear, nose, and throat disorders. There are a few common ears, nose, and throat disorders that children are diagnosed with every year here are a few of them: Even though these symptoms are similar to a viral sinusitis, bacterial sinusitis needs to be treated with antibiotics. When diagnosed with bacterial sinusitis you may need to take antibiotics for as long as 3 weeks. However, if your sinusitis is due to allergies your doctor may recommend daily antihistamine to be taken as well.
Throat Disorders –Tonsillitis and Sleep Apnea Tonsillitis is the infection of your tonsils; they usually become inflamed because of chronic infections. Signs that your child may have tonsillitis are: • Soreness in the throat • Swollen tonsils • Coughing
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Ear Disorder – Acute Otitis Media Middle Ear infection also known as Acute Otitis Media is an infection of the air-filled space behind the eardrum. There are 15 to 30 million visits to the doctor each year in the United States for chronic ear infections. Ear infections are the most common reasons why an American child visits the doctor. A few symptoms to identify Acute Otitis Media are: • Fever • Ear Tugging • Ear Stiffness • Irritability or feeding difficulties in infants
Most doctors would treat this ear infection with a regimen of antibiotics. When antibiotics are not effective, the doctor would then suggest a bilateral myringotomy. This surgery simply involves placement of small tubes in the eardrum of both ears, then to drain the fluid buildup and keep the pressure constant inside the ear as well as the outside of the ear.
Nose Disorder – Sinusitis Sinusitis is inflammation of the sinuses, which is usually caused by an infection. Allergies can also lead a person to develop sinusitis. There are two types of sinusitis such as, viral sinusitis and bacterial sinusitis. Viral sinusitis is more associated with the common cold. A few symptoms to identify bacterial sinusitis are: • Stuffy or runny nose that lasts for 10 to 14 days with a cough • A fever greater than 102°F (39°C) • Pain in the upper teeth • Constant thick green mucus discharging from the nose
Many doctors treat tonsillitis with a tonsillectomy.This procedure is the removal of the tonsils that has been chronically infected, or en-
larged in most cases, which would have lead to obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep Apnea is a sleeping disorder where someone’s breathing is interrupted during sleep. However, Obstructive Sleep Apnea is most common in children. Signs of an Obstructive Sleep Apnea are: • Snoring • Heavy breathing • Very restless while sleeping
An effective way to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea is having an operation called denotonsillectomy, which is the removal of your tonsils and adenoids. Kids ENT month is a great way for others to know about ear, nose, and throat disorders that should not be taken lightly. Some of these disorders can lead to serious complications if not treated immediately. Take the action and get your children screened for these disorderss. Courtesy of healtheo360
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DestinationSpotlight:Alaska It might seem a little unusual to be thinking of Alaska when it’s so cold and snowy in Connecticut. However, if you are considering visiting Alaska this summer, now is the time for planning. Even more so if you are thinking about seeing Alaska the way that most visitors do - from a cruise ship. With a very short season from May - September, the choice dates sell out fast, as do the most desirable shore excursions. Not sure why you would visit our 49th state or what you would do once you got there? Here are five reasons why you should put it at the top of your list.
Bears, Eagles, Whales and More I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and where I now live in Connecticut is very urban. Although I do occasionally see some wild turkeys in neighboring towns and literally had a deer run down my street in Illinois, there’s not a lot of opportunity to see some real wildlife outside of a zoo. Real wildlife like whales. And bears. And eagles and moose. And don’t forget the puffins! Alaska has all of that and more. You are practically guaranteed to witness lots of amazing creatures in their natural habitats. Glacier Bay National Park Part of a 25-million acre World Heritage site, Glacier Bay National Park is not to be missed. Only about two cruise ships per day are allowed to travel inside this park surrounded by mountains and full of abundant wildlife and, of course, glaciers. A park ranger will board the ship in the morning and be available all day to answer any questions, give a narration of the sites that you are passing and host a ranger talk.
Enjoy the Great Outdoors At 375 million acres, Alaska is by far the largest state. It is also the least populated. With all of that open space full of rivers, mountains and forests, it should be no surprise that there are many outdoor activities available. From salmon fishing on rivers to hiking in the mountains to a relaxing float trip, there are outdoor activities for everyone to enjoy.
Get your Blood Pumping If you’re looking for something that will get your blood pumping a little more, Alaska has you covered there as well. Ziplining through a rainforest? Check. Kayaking down rivers? Check. Helicopter to a glacier hike? Floatplane over stunning scenery and land on a secluded lake? Mountain biking through the wilderness? Check, check and check. If you’re looking for adventure, you’ll find plenty of options.
One of a Kind Alaska Growing up in Illinois, we spent more than one vacation driving north to Wisconsin. So I know that you can find lumberjack competitions and Native American cultural experiences in other places. But where else can you find both of those along with salmon fishing and salmon bakes, authentic gold rush towns and a crab fisherman’s tour on a boat from The Deadliest Catch. Oh, and did I already mention the rainforest? Alaska is a one of a kind experience, and one that everybody should know for themselves. There are many ways to see Alaska - by train, car or boat. Join me on August 14th as I sail from Seattle on the Norwegian Pearl to Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay and Ketchikan. http://www.grandexplorations.com/alaska-cruise---aug-2016.html
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Glen Island’s warm setting and family atmosphere serve as the framework for the quality of life at the respected facility
When Harry Wruble hires someone at Glen Island Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, he carefully reviews their credentials and resume. However, Wruble also looks at something else closely. “They have to have heart,” said Wruble, Glen Island’s Administrator/Corporate Compliance Officer. “We want people that take pride in their work. We want people who do great work. I can’t begin to tell you how great our staff is. When we hand out our satisfaction surveys, we get great reviews.” Glen Island, located in New Rochelle, is committed to providing residents with compassionate nursing care and always respects their personal dignity. It has been certified as a residential health care skilled nursing facility since 1998, but Glen Island has been providing the community with long-term and custodial health care services since the mid-1960s. In 2013, Glen Island was recognized as one of the best nursing homes in the country by U.S. News and World Report. Glen Island, a 182-bed facility, provides patients with longterm care, rehabilitation, post-acute, respite and dementia care in a comfortable setting. Therapy and treatment is available 365 days a year. The caring staff is nurturing and is determined to make every patient as comfortable as they can be. Glen Island’s warm setting and family atmosphere serves as the framework for the quality of life at the respected facility. Wruble asks potential hires for more than just their resume and references. All Glen Island employees are required to participate in client satisfaction training. “We want our staff to be wonderful,” Wruble said. “We call our patients guests. When a guest goes to church, the grocery store, to a friend’s house, we want them to say great things about Glen Island. That has been the response we get, which is great. We teach all of our employees to say please, thank you, how may I help you, have a nice day and smile. Our goal is to provide the best customer service.”
The average stay at Glen Island for guests ranges from four to five days, to eight weeks. At the time of placement, residents are assessed for their restorative potential to return home. Guests that are evaluated as being able to return to the community after treatment are deemed short-term. The need for restorative therapy (physical, occupational, speech), or sub-acute nursing care are the most common reasons for short-term placement. Residents who are chronically sick, disabled, or diagnosed with dementia are more likely to be admitted for a lengthy stay and considered long-term.
In addition to Glen Island’s compassionate care, it offers: • Short-term rehabilitation to get you home safely and quickly. • Quality nursing staff that is available 24/7. • A warm and friendly environment that acknowledges every resident. • An intimate knowledge of patients’ food preferences. • Picturesque water views and a secured patio for outdoor enjoyment on the Long Island Sound. • A philosophy that enables each individual to retain their independence because of the skill and diligence of Glen Island's staff. • On-site laundry services, daily housekeeping, a seamstress, barber shop and beauty parlor. • A variety of stimulating educational and entertaining on-site activities and community outings including spiritual services, visits to restaurants and museums, shopping and watching holiday specials.
It’s no wonder why Glen Island’s reviews are consistently sparkling. “We are very proud of our reputation,” Wruble said. “There is a standard that our wonderful staff has set.”
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Healthcare News - Fairfield County
Healthcare News - Fairfield County February, 2016
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Cellulite Treatments: Myths and Truths Healthcare News - Fairfield County February, 2016
Despite being a completely benign condition, much like wrinkles, cellulite is a major beauty concern of women worldwide with corresponding myths and deceptions taking the place of fact and reason. Myth Busting
Men don't get cellulite: To some extent that's true. Physiologically, women are far more prone to accumulating fat on the thighs and hips while men gain weight in the abdominal area. Plus, for women, the connective tissue beneath the skin has more stretch and is vulnerable to disruption, which is the perfect environment for developing cellulite. Some men do get cellulite—just statistically not as much as women. Drinking water helps: If water could change skin structure and reduce fat we assure you no one would have cellulite, or would be overweight for that matter! Drinking water is beneficial (although there is really no research showing how much is healthy versus unhealthy) but there's no research showing water consumption will impact fat anywhere on your body, let alone the dimples on your thighs.
Water retention causes cellulite: It's ironic that low water intake is considered a possible cause of cellulite, and the polar opposite—retaining too much water—is thought to be a factor as well. There's lots of speculation of how water retention can affect cellulite but there's no actual research supporting this notion. Further, fat cells actually contain only about 10% water, so claiming to eliminate excess water won't make a difference; any measurable result would be transient at best. It's true that water retention can make you look bloated and feel like you've gained weight, but water itself doesn't impact fat or the appearance of cellulite.
Eating a specialized diet can help: A healthy diet that encourages weight loss may help your entire body look better. However, because weight in and of itself is not a cause of cellulite, dieting won't help. It cannot change the skin structure of your thighs, which is what causes the dimpled contours to show. For some people cellulite is made worse by the accumulation of extra fat. In those cases, weight reduction may decrease the total area and depth of cellulite, but general weight loss isn't going to make much difference.
Exercise can help: Exercise helps almost every system in the human body, but it won't necessarily impact the appearance of cellulite. Exercise doesn't improve skin structure and it can't affect localized areas of fat.
Detoxifying the body reduces the appearance of cellulite: Detoxifying the body for consumers has taken on the meaning of purging it of pollutants or any other problem substances in the environment or in the foods we eat. In terms of the way this concept has been mass marketed, there is little research showing credible efficacy as to whether or not detoxification of the body is even possible. However, "detoxifying" the body as it is used in the scientific community describes the process of reducing cellular damage primarily by antioxidants or enzymes that prevent certain abnormal or undesirable cell functions from taking place. There's no doubt this is helpful for the body. Whether or not this reduces cellulite is completely unknown because skin structure and fat accumulation are not caused by toxins in the environment or in your body. Furthermore, there are no studies showing toxins of any kind prevent fat from being broken down. Courtesy of Paula’s Choice
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What We Do Know There are three leading theories about cellulite formation: 1. Women have unique skin structure on their thighs, which causes cellulite to easily form. 2. The connective tissue layers on the thigh are too weak or thin to maintain a smooth appearance—allowing fat contour to show through. 3. Vascular changes and possible inflammatory conditions may be to blame.
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What do doctors do to treat their own pain? PAGE 18
February, 2016
Healthcare News - Westchester Healthcare News - Fairfield County
As a board-certified internist who has been in practice for over 13 years, I spend much of my time attempting to alleviate the pain and suffering of my patients. As a clinician, one of the biggest challenges I face is helping my patients deal with musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain syndromes—those all-too-common, yet frequently debilitating ailments caused by bad backs, pinched nerves, arthritis, and the like. Unfortunately, much of what I have to offer my patients boils down to the following: take a pain pill, stretch if you can, wait, and hope for the best. After a failed trial of “conservative” therapy a call might go out to the orthopedic surgeon for assistance; a truly satisfactory result is not common. The simple fact is that physicians are not well trained to deal with musculoskeletal pain, and patients can suffer as a result. Thankfully, my views on this topic have been turned completely upside down since I havepersonally discovered Dr. Jonathan Donath’s outstanding practice. After beginning a vigorous exercise regimen I started to experience awful neck and upper back pain, accompanied by numbness and tingling down my left arm and fingers. For weeks I tried to nurse the pain with non steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, but the pain persisted and got to the point that I was almost unable to work, sleep, or most importantly, play guitar. I wasliterally in tears from the excruciating pain. A neurosurgeon diagnosed a herniated disc and pinched nerve in my neck and offered to decompress it with an operation. In desperation I called Dr. Donath instead. My visit to Dr. Donath’s office was an outstanding experience. He spent about an hour with me and combined multiple modalities to fix the herniated disc in my neck: deep massage, active release techniques, traditional manipulation, cold therapy, and finally spinal decompression. After that first hour with Dr. Donath my pain had decreased from a 10/10 down to a manageable 4/10, and I was able to comfortably move my head and neck. That very night I was able to play guitar again. Two days later I went back for another series of treatments and the pain decreased even further. After about five days the pain was absolutely gone. Unbelievable! Since then he has used the same wonderful techniques to help me overcome painful bouts of sciatica as well. My own patients and family members have become “believers” in Dr. Donath’s abilities as well--- the results he achieves are real and lasting. He is my go to guy for the majority of musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain syndromes that I now realize are truly treatable. Dr. Robert Sidlow MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine
I am a pediatrician and in my work, I have to bend down a lot and I’m constantly lifting kids. I usually have one to three bad flare ups of low back pain every year. When my back would "go out", I could barely walk to the bathroom and would have to lie down in bed for a few days. I have tried everything: doing nothing and "toughing it out", muscle relaxants, physical therapy, chiropractic, therapeutic massage, and even painful steroid injections. Nothing worked. When I moved to Westchester, I met Dr. Jonathan Donath. In just a couple of sessions with Dr. Donath, the pain completely disappeared. If it hadn't happened to me, I wouldn't have believed it. During my last flare up, I was expecting to be on my back for 2-3 days and in pain for 2 weeks. Instead, after one session with Dr. Donath, I was able to walk; two more sessions and I was fine. I could walk, bend down and I had almost no pain. Since that last back episode, Dr. Donath has helped me with my tendonitis in my right hand and with my chronic knee problems. I recommend Dr. Donath to everyone with back, muscle or joint pain. Even if you have not had relief with other treatments and other Chiropractors, give Dr. Donath a chance. I did and he changed my life. Eugene Dinkevich MD, Mount Vernon, NY It’s my great pleasure to write about Westchester Spinal Decompression Center. I really don’t have words to express my feelings about the care I got in last 3 months. I was almost handicapped, living with terrible pain all the time, crippling my day to day life. I am a medical doctor and work in a hospital with all sorts of amazing physicians, but after seeing a physical therapist, getting epidural steroids injections, many orthopedists and neurosurgeons, finally my destination lead me to see Dr Jonathan Donath. With great skepticism, I lied down for spinal decompression therapy. It was unbelievable that after only two initial sessions, my radiating pain down my leg had almost disappeared. Gradually, I started getting better, started doing exercises that they gave me midway through the treatment. Now, I am doing all my daily activities without any pain. I highly recommend Dr Jonathan and his colleague Dr Kavita for any problems related to the musculoskeletal system, you will definitely feel at home and will get better. Dr. Pankaj Jain, M.D New York, NY Dr. Jonathan Donath DC, MS, Clinic Director Joint Effort Chiropractic / Westchester Spinal Decompression Center www.jointeffortchiro.com www.westchesterpainrelief.com
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