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After helping hundreds of Westchester County herniated disc sufferers eliminated their pain, Local Doctor explains how…

“Back Pain Technology Cheats Mother Nature Helps Herniated Discs Heal Naturally… In As Little As 25 Minutes!”

At Last! Westchester 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: 3 FDA cleared!

3 Proven safe and effective!

3 Allows your herniated discs to heal naturally without the risky and dangerous side effects of surgery!

3 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 Barbara 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 Barbara 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 Barbara 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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Holiday Tipping: Tips and mistakes DO:

Make a list and create a plan of action early in the season. In this tough economy, decide which people are the most important to you before allocating your budget.

Keep list of your tipping—whether cash or gift–from year to year. Although you may forget, the recipient probably will not.

Try to give gifts graciously in person.

Present gifts of cash and gift certificates as early in the season as possible, as some recipients may be depending on them for holiday gifts or spending.

Child care providers, nannies, and teachers appreciate gifts selected or suggested by your children. These could be in addition to your gift.

Gifts of food should be selected with the recipient’s diet, food preferences/allergies, entertaining needs

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he annual ritual of holiday tipping need not be awkward, uncertain, or stressful. Because many service people with whom we deal on a regular basis throughout the year expect to be recognized with cash, determining the correct amount can be tricky. Each season brings a variety of general guides for allocating your tip money; however, these amounts can vary considerably.

All tipping should take into account length of time they have worked for you; frequency of their service (daily, weekly, monthly); quality of service and personalized attention; extra services they may provide, and—most important– your relationship with them. Your appropriate “TIP”, a nineteenth century acronym for “to insure promptness”, will, hopefully, ensure continuing reliable service.

Because you are expressing gratitude, a note or card is what makes your gift special. In general, cash is the most impersonal gift, a gift certificate is more personal, and the chosen, wrapped gift the most personal. A thoughtful gift not only says “thank you”, but demonstrates that you have taken the time to know them as individuals.

DO NOT:

Give money or gifts to employees of a company unless you are certain that their policy allows it.

Give gifts worth more than $20 to postal workers. They are not allowed to receive cash, gift certificates, or gift cards. A special gift: a letter of appreciation addressed to the postmaster of the local office to be added to their personnel file.

Gift your boss, except in unusual circumstances, as this could be seen as bribery. A group gift will prevent competitive gift giving at the office.

Give cash to teachers or other professionals, such as lawyers, doctors, nurses, financial planners, etc. However, sometimes parents may join to give a collective gift to a teacher.

When tipping the same individuals annually, do not set up expectations that you may not be able to meet the next year.

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The dedicated HCN staff didn’t want to just thank you. We would like to take this opportunity to wish you and yours a heartfelt Happy Holidays. Have a healthy and safe holiday season and don’t forget to make a New Year’s resolution.

More on that in January’s edition!

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Dominican Sisters Family Health Services 2014 Hope Gala a Great Success!

Dominican Sisters Family Health Service, Inc., a leading New York visiting nurse service, held its 2014 Hope Gala on Saturday, October 25 at The Ritz-Carlton Westchester, in White Plains. An evening of Dinner, Dancing, Silent Auction and special prizes was enjoyed by a crowd of nearly 200 guests, and was the most successful Gala that DSFHS has yet to enjoy, raising more than $130,000.

The featured entertainment was New York Yankee great -- and Grammy-nominated Bernie Williams and his All Star Band, as well as a special guest appearance by Grammy-nominated guitarist Gil Parris. Mike Bennett of WHUD FM was the evening’s emcee, and entertained the crowd with his wit and banter.

The first award of the evening, the 2014 Cimino Community Service Award, was presented to: Jim and Fran Dowling, for their tireless efforts in making our

community a better place through their many volunteer efforts.

DSFHS’s top Awards given at the event that evening, were the 2014 Mother Mary Walsh Awards, presented to: Dr. Thomas Lansen, Chief of Neurosurgery at Northern Westchester Hospital Center; Tara Meenan Lansen, Founder, President and CEO of Compufit Inc., and Ralph Martinelli, Vice President of Today Media and Publisher of Westchester Magazine, 914 INC, Hudson Valley, Westchester Home and Westchester Weddings magazines.

The Mother Mary Walsh Award is presented to those who reach out to serve their community, demonstrate leadership, believe in the uniqueness of each person and live out strong family values.

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When it comes to taking care of infants, toddlers, children, and families’ healthcare needs, our agency is “at home” throughout Westchester County. We partner with some of the Community’s best physicians and hospitals -- helping our precious patients remain in the comfort and safety of their own homes.

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Tips to keep your waistline in check during the holidays 1. eat Before You go: It may sound crazy. You are being invited to dinner to savor all those delicious treats that have been cooked sometimes for hours in anticipation. But the truth of the matter is sometimes we are guilty of “starving” ourselves all day!

Eating only one huge meal at the end of the day will be really hard on your liver and stomach. Remember its about not only keeping your waistline but ensuing healthy habits. Instead, have a healthy breakfast upon waking and a a sensible lunch. That way when it’s time to gather around the table for dinner, you’ll be much more able to resist second-helpings. Your body will thank you for it.

2. Water is the Source of Life: This is the most sensible thing to do every day. Drinking at least 64 ounces a day should be your goal for optimal health, but it is especially important on a day when u are tempted to overeat. Water will keep you hydrated and give you a feeling of fullness. Good bye extra calories!

3. exercise: Cut your calories intake even before you pile them on! A brisk walk or energetic jog around the block, in a nearby park or on a walking trail can be a wonderful option! Too cold?

Pop in a walk-at-home DVD. Just take time out for at least 20 minutes of aerobic exercise before you eat your Holiday meal. Or even implement a physical activity after the meal. Suggest an all Family after dinner stroll. You can spend quality time with your loved one being healthy!

4. Chew Slowly and Savor Your Food: You’re at the table the food is irresistibly delicious and its melting in your mouth!

There is still a tactic you can use to stop the mindless overeating!

Savor every bite slowly! Pay attention to the amazing flavors and how they complement each other, really notice the texture, seasonings and uniqueness of each dish. You’ll not only eat less, you’ll enjoy each moment of your Holiday dinner celebration.

5. Make Smart Choices: We’d never suggest skipping dessert altogether on a holiday, but we can encourage you to make smart choices among the available sweets. The problem more often than not is that at holiday celebrations people offer various types of delicious desserts. If it’s too hard to choose between apple and pumpkin pie, opt for a smaller sliver of each. If temptation is too big and you want to reach for a second helping remember, tomorrow is another day so you could ask to take home a slice.

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Leave your cell phone out of the Holiday festivities Each Holiday Season, you expect a dinner with all the trimmings, a few extra pounds and maybe some gentle teasing from your overbearing uncle.

But blaring cell phone rings? Camera flashes? The sound of teenagers sending rapid-fire texts?

Unfortunately, these are some new habits found on Holidays. Sigh.

To help keep harmony when your family gathers for the Holidays, we provide a few tips that will ensure a peaceful and stress-free gathering, without the interference of overwhelming cell phone usage.

1. Silence is golden: All cell phones should be on silent or vibrate mode during Holiday dinner 2. Create a cell-phone free zone: Family can text, talk, surf online, and check Facebook as much as they want during the football game and kitchen prep, but not at the dinner table 3. No paparazzi: Take photos of family before or after the meal, but don’t whip out your camera phone during dinner 4. Take personal conversations outside (or in a different room): If you must take or make a call on Christmas or Hanukkah dinner, step into another room, so others aren’t forced to overhear your call 5. Take a break between courses: If people need to check their phones build in breaks between the meal and dessert when everyone is stretching their legs anyway Or better yet, how about a technology-free Holiday?

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The Importance of Elder Law: You must protect your assets, family and future now!

For nearly 30 years, practicing law has been Ely Rosenzveig’s passion.

His inspiration?

That comes from, among other things, his life experiences, the people he has met, and the clients he works with every day.

The widow who didn’t have a will and was concerned about her financial future.

The family that was reeling from health issues impacting their elderly loved ones without any planning in place to address their needs, leaving them with the prospect of exorbitantly expensive care needs.

Ely Rosenzveig was a rabbi in Westchester County. The plight of some in his congregation moved him to practice elder law and trust and estate planning. He would become a senior partner at one of the foremost elder law firms in the country, but left to join hands with his son, Ariel.

“I really jumped at the opportunity to work in this area of law,” Ely Rosenzveig said. “I think it’s special kind of work. To help people and work with your son is incredibly rewarding. Ariel is a great asset – a wonderful and gifted young attorney.”

The law firm of Ely J. Rosenzveig & Associates, P.C. in White Plains practices in all areas of elder law, including trust and

estate planning, administration, and litigation, tax counsel, asset protection and special needs planning, Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security disability benefits, guardianships, long term care planning, spousal recovery claims, and Medicaid lien resolutions.

Father and son pride themselves on an unyielding commitment to the zealous advocacy of their clients’ interests. Estate planning is one of the most important steps any person can take to make sure that their final property and health care wishes are honored, and that loved ones are provided for in their absence. A comprehensive estate plan can resolve a number of legal questions that arise whenever anyone dies.

Appropriate estate and Medicaid planning can help preserve assets, reduce taxes, and help individuals qualify for Medicaid.

“People don’t want to talk about illness and death,” Ariel Rosenzveig said. “It’s a tough subject. People are reluctant, but the type of measures that we implement for our clients can save them and their loved ones a lot of money. Proper planning will help provide financial and emotional security for all involved.”

The firm is very experienced in making sure that those eligible for Medicaid and Medicare get the benefits they deserve.

Ely J. Rosenzveig & Associates, P.C. has been very successful in negotiating the complex bureaucratic minefield in which Medicaid is now mired, a dynamic only exacerbated with the passage of the Deficit reduction Act of 2006, and the new rules regarding the look-back requirements, and penalty period calculations for non-Medicaid exempt asset transfers.

The firm has achieved remarkable results for clients on a host of Medicaid related issues, from getting Medicaid approvals for coverage of home care and institutional care benefits, to very accommodative resolutions of Medicaid spousal recovery claims, where the office of Medicaid aggressively pursues the non-institutionalized (i.e., or “community”) spouse for Medicaid benefits provided.

No matter what the case, Ely J. Rosenzveig & Associates, P.C. prides itself on working with each client individually, catering to each one’s diverse needs.

Estate planning should begin at a young age with a will, health care proxy, living

will and durable power of attorney. As you grow older and accumulate assets, it is especially important that you speak with an experience elder law attorney issues pertaining to issues concerning Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and further estate planning.

Elder law is about more than just saving money. When viewed properly, elder law is about two major things: First, ensuring that your personal wishes — financial, medical, and legal — are carried out; and second, understanding that elder law is a family matter affecting an intricate web of individual relationships.

Knowing that your potential long-term care needs have already been addressed frees you and your family from needless worry.

And Ely and Ariel Rosenzveig are there to help their cherished clients every step of the way.

“We want every client to feel like they are our only client,” Ely Rosenzveig said.

“We are totally committed to ensuring that we be fully responsive to our clients’ every need. For us, this is tremendously rewarding. It is the very reason why we have become elder law attorneys.”

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the lady with the

PROBLEM PROSTATE It caused her many a sleepless night. At all hours, without fail, her husband’s enlarged prostate would cause him to get up in the middle of the night and awaken her. So she took her prostate problem to the experts at Phelps Memorial Hospital Center where they treated his Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) with the most powerful GreenLight Laser, the “XPS.” After a short recovery, her husband enjoyed long-term results. And she was finally able to put her prostate problem to rest.

See if you’re a candidate for the green light laser at Phelps Memorial Hospital Center.

Call 1-888-888-2311 s phelpshospital.org

Get better. Here.

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Making Strides Westchester Walk More than 4,500 people participated in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Westchester Walk on October 19 at Manhattanville College. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is the largest network of breast cancer events in the nation, uniting nearly 300 communities to finish the fight. The event at Manhattanville raised over $800,000. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States, other than skin cancer. It is the second leading cause of cancer in women, after lung cancer. photos by Anthony Mairo

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ColumbiaDoctors of the Hudson Valley Cardiologist Dr. Joseph Lee offers tips on prevention of cardiovascular disease Dr. Lee speaks before AARP Rockland at monthly luncheon At a recent meeting of the Rockland chapter of AARP, held at the JCC in West Nyack, ColumbiaDoctors of the Hudson Valley (CDHV) cardiologist Dr. Joseph M. Lee, M.D., M.S., R.P.V.I, presented to more than 75 community members about prevention of major cardiovascular diseases.

During his presentation, Dr. Lee addressed early identification of life-threatening conditions, such as heart attack, stroke, aortic dissection, acute limb loss, deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism beyond managing the traditional risk factors of high blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, and smoking. “Cardiovascular disease is currently the leading cause of death here in the United States and globally,” said Dr. Lee. “I’m here today to help bring awareness to “vascular” disease, which is often underdiagnosed and undertreated before it is too late.”

Dr. Lee shared the tools he uses to detect a wide range of cardiovascular disease conditions, identify high-risk patients and provide treatment options that reduce the patient’s overall cardiovascular risk. In addition to reducing traditional risk factors, Dr. Lee explained the importance of a systematic approach tailored to the individual patient for prompt and accurate diagnosis and treatment.

“We value Dr. Lee’s key insights on this critical health issue,” said Ted Arin, AARP Rockland chapter president. “Our meetings are designed to inform and entertain our members on a variety of subjects, with health and wellness being of high importance.”

Based out of CDHV’s Suffern office, Dr. Lee is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Vascular Ultrasound, Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography and Internal Medicine and is board eligible in Nuclear Cardiology. In

Pictured (l-r) Dr. Joseph Lee, M.D., M.S., R.P.V.I, of ColumbiaDoctors of the Hudson Valley, with AARP Rockland Chapter President Ted Arin at a presentation held at JCC Rockland.

addition to his position at CDHV, Dr. Lee is an Assistant Attending Physician at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Lee earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a Master of Science in Biological Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He went on to complete medical school at Temple University School of Medicine, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Dr. Lee completed his internship, residency and fellowships in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease,

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology and Cardiovascular Imaging all at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center.

Dr. Lee also has achieved Level III proficiency in Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography and Cardiac Electrophysiology.

About ColumbiaDoctors of the Hudson Valley With offices in Suffern and Monroe, NY, ColumbiaDoctors of the Hudson Valley provides quality cardiovascular and general medical services to residents of the lower Hudson Valley, with a focus

on prevention, diagnostic testing, and treatment. Its physicians and nurses, who have special expertise in women’s heart health and older adults, are committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care at every step of a patient’s treatment. CDHV physicians are faculty members of the Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons and affiliated with New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, one of the nation’s top academic medical centers.

The affiliation with New YorkPresbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center brings the vast resources of one of the nation’s top heart care hospitals close to home. ColumbiaDoctors of the Hudson Valley was founded in 1979 as Ramapo Cardiologists and later renamed Hudson Heart Associates.

ColumbiaDoctors of the Hudson Valley is located at 222 Route 59, Suite 302, Suffern, NY, Phone: 845.368.0100,with offices also at 745 State Route 17M, Suite 203, Monroe, NY, Phone: 845.774.1403.

Please visit www.ColumbiaDoctorsHudsonValley.com for more information.

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Dr. Joseph Lee, M.D., M.S., R.P.V.I, of ColumbiaDoctors of the Hudson Valley, spoke before more than 75 members of the Rockland chapter of AARP at JCC Rockland. Dr. Lee’s presentation focused on the risks, symptoms, and conditions associated with cardiovascular diseases.

Be healthier at work with five easy tips You love your job. Well, most of the time: It can be a stressful existence.

Your job can actually cause health problems in some cases.

The most recent national surveys recognized stress, mental health, and high-blood pressure and obesity as the biggest concerns. With downsizing, people are often taking on a bigger workload while trying to manage both their health and wellness and that of their family. It’s a time crunch of trying to balance it all and fit it all in.

Yes, it’s tough out there. But here are five great tips for ensuring that you’re healthier at work:

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Westchester Neurological Consultants, PC Premier Neurological Care 970 N. Broadway, Suite 107 Yonkers, NY 10701

T: (914) 966-0505 F: (914) 966-0515 www.westchesterneuro.com Westchester Neurological Consultants, where we serve the greater New York City community with world-class patient care. Our multidisciplinary experts offer a comprehensive approach with advanced diagnostic and treatment services for all neurologic conditions. We remain dedicated to compassionate and empathetic care while achieving optimal neurologic outcomes.

Our team of friendly and passionate professionals is committed to providing expert neurologic care through advanced training and the latest technologies, all in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere.

We take pride in attentively guiding our patients through their challenging diagnosis and treatment.

Emad Soliman, M.D., Ms.C. Chief of Neurlogy, St. Johns Riverside Hospital, St. Joseph Medical Center Manjeet Singh-Dhallu, M.D. Director of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases Rishi Batra, M.D. Director of Neuromuscular Disorders Brijesh Malkani, M.D. Director of Sleep Medicine Calvin Natanzon, M.D. Director of Epilepsy Gina Guarneri, ACNP-BC Pain Management and Neurology Nurse Practioner

Introducing: Dr. Adnan Qureshi Director of Interventional Pain Management, Spine, Musculoskeletal, and Sports Medicine Dr. Qureshi joins WNC as a Interventional Pain Management, Spine, Musculoskeletal, and Sports Medicine physician. Dr. Qureshi completed medical school at Ross university and did his general surgery internship at Drexel university. PM&R residency was done at SUNY upstate followed by a fellowship in interventional spine and sports medicine at Alabama orthopedic, spine and sports medicine associates. During his fellowship, he worked as an inpatient physiatrist at St.Vincent's hospital East and Trinity Hospital Center in Birmingham. He specializes in minimally invasive, non surgical management of musculoskeletal, orthopedic and spine conditions. Dr. Qureshi has a strong interest in electrodiagnostic, sports, and regenerative medicine.

1. Stretch breaks to relieve tension.

2. Walking clubs to build common goals and team morale.

3. Desk ergonomics, or “get fit while you sit”, which ensures that you have the right chair, desk and lighting for optimal comfort at work.

4. “Lunch and learns,” where speakers come in and talk about anything related to wellness, such as naturopathy or stress reduction techniques.

5. Health fairs, employees can get tests for blood pressure, blood glucose, blood type, body mass, posture, cholesterol and nutrition.

Some of the procedures that Dr. Qureshi can offer you: • Cervical, thoracic, lumbar epidurals (interlaminar and transforaminals) • Caudal epidural • cervical, thoracic, lumbar intra articular facet joint injections and medial branch blocks • sympathetic blocks • peripheral nerve blocks • ultrasound guided musculoskeletal injections (all joints) • electrodiagnostic studies • botox for spasticity and dystonia • Radiofrequency Ablations of facet joints, hip and knee • vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty • Intradiscal steroid injections and Discograms • spinal cord stimulator trials • Platelet Rich Plasma Injections

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Some tips to keep your skin looking good during the harsh winter 3. Moisturize differently and don’t pick at dry skin: Peeling off dead skin is dangerous and will not help to revitalize new skin cells. Try using a heavier moisturizer in the winter that is oil-based, not waterbased, to nourish skin from the inside and help balance natural oil production.

Make sure to grab an oil-based moisturizer with SPF, even when the sun isn’t out. UV rays that cause skin damage are present year-round, rain or shine. You should also keep a small bottle of moisturizer with you if you are going to be outdoors for most of the day, as your skin may dry out as the day goes on.

5. Bundle up in layers and take off wet clothes: Wet clothes that are worn close to the skin can cause irritation and sores. Try dressing in layers, which will allow you to take clothes off when you experience overheating and sweating.

6. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate: It’s most important to keep your skin hydrated. Drink a lot of water and avoid soda and alcohol. It’s important to keep in mind that overall, people drink less water in the winter and are not fully hydrated. So drink up, even if you aren’t thirsty.

The winter can be brutal on your skin. Dry heat from radiators zaps moisture, and strong winter winds can lead to increased irritation and redness.

Still, tight dry skin and chapped lips don’t have to be a way of life during the colder months.

Between the harsh weather outside and the blasting heat inside, your skin needs extra TLC during the colder months.

Here are some quick tips: 1. Avoid hot showers and baths: As tempting and as enjoyable as it is to jump into a hot shower on a cold winter day, don’t. Bathing in hot water breaks down the lipid barriers in your skin, which causes a loss in moisture.

Instead, take warm showers, not hot, and avoid staying in for an extended period of time.

2. Exfoliate: The top layer of skin cells are either dead or old and make your skin look. Exfoliating gets rid of the dead skin cells and reveals newer, healthier-looking skin. We suggest using a light exfoliate scrub, but to not over-exfoliate.

4. Use a humidifier: In winter months, the lack of moisture in the air causes skin to crack and become itchy. Humidifiers put moisture back into the air and prevent extreme dry skin. They also enhance moisture absorption in the nose and assist with mucus secretions, which are important in preventing things like sinusitis, especially in the winter months.

Career Opportunities Dominican Sisters Family Health Service, Inc., one of New York’s premier home care agencies, is committed to providing exceptional care for our patients in the comfort of their home. We create an atmosphere of learning and development for our healthcare professionals.

Due to our exciting growth plan, we are expanding our services into Putnam, Rockland, Orange, NYC (all 5 boroughs) and Nassau counties.

There are excellent career opportunities for RNs/Pediatrics & Adults, Nurse Liaisons, PTs, OTs, SLPs and Social Workers.

We offer a professional work environment and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Please send resume and cover letter to: careers@dsfhs.org or fax to 914-941-4787 Also visit us at www.dsfhs.org.

DSFHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome diversity.

A Solution to a Growing Problem For Seniors When seniors and business owners own a life or Key-Man Insurance, they’re essentially sitting on untapped funds. Through a life settlement, Advanced Loan or 1035 Exchange transaction they have the ability to harness the power of their life insurance.

These options are not known to many, in tapping into funds to pay for:

Advanced Benefit Loan versus Mortgage Loan: As people look to finally settle down and enjoy the fruits of their labor, it is estimated that 75 million people will look to retire over the next twenty plus years. This calculates to an average of 10,000 people a day as they reach the age of 65. These numbers have many businesses reaching out to this particular demographic in the fields on medicine, travel, finance, and home development.

• In-home and Long Term Care • Grandchildren College Education • Family trust establishment • Paying off mortgage and business loans • Recapitalization of a businees • And Other Essential Services

Home developers have started to market their new home developments in an effort to reach out to this growing community. These new developments look to cater to residents, who are 62+ years, in small towns in the tri state are. These new developments have all the amenities of a self-contained community, such as restaurants, marinas, yacht clubs, shopping and access to mass transit to travel in and out of New York City.

With the construction of all these new communities and all of its luxuries, these developments come with a high price tag. For some retirees, the price is too exuberant and taking out a mortgage is not desirable. Most retirees just want to enjoy their new home and not work on paying a 30 year mortgage. This is where an Advanced Benefit Loan can help.

Taking an advanced benefit loan against their life insurance, they will not have to take a mortgage to pay for their new home. The loan is collateralized against their life insurance. When the life insurance contract matures, the loan is paid by the life insurance proceeds; anything left will be inherited by their heirs.

Why do this??

1. No payment of income tax, this is a loan against your life insurance.

2. No home mortgage loan, you will own your home out right.

3. No credit checks or credit approval by banks.

This loan program is designed to assist seniors in accessing cash from their existing life insurance policy with no income requirements, no future premium obligations, and no out-of-pocket expenses.

In order to qualify, a senior must have in-force a life insurance policy. A senior will never be rejected due to lack of income, poor credit history, or previous bankruptcy.

If you would like to apply or have questions, call us today, we can speak with you to access your financial need, review your life insurance policy and determine your eligibility. If you are eligible, you will be asked to complete a loan application and provide requested documentation. Once we complete our review of your policy, we will notify you of approval and the amount of the loan.

B & M Capital, Inc. 503 Fairfield Woods Road, Fairfield CT 06825 Phone (203) 296-4852 email: info@bnmcapital.com Website: bnmcapital.com / bmlifesettlements.com

Let me educate you on the benefits of selling your life insurance, taking an Advanced Loan or doing a 1035 Exchange

Seniors need to be informed:

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There are millions of seniors who are in great need of financial resources during retirement, especially given the unknown high cost of long-term care.

According to the National Underwriter Company, a $1 million policy with only $103,000 surrender value Can be worth as much as $638,000.

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We also know that more than 90% of seniors are unaware that their life insurance policy may have value beyond their cash surrender value.

Isn’t it time to explore another financial option?

You need to be informed:

85% of universal life policies and 90% of Term policies never pay out a death benefit.

Free consultation!

Please contact us for more information:

203-296-4852 Isn’t it time to explore another financial option?

Visit us online at www.bnmcapital.com And LinkedIn

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Making the Case for Beneficiary Reviews

By Andrew J. Cavaliere, CLTC

Designating a beneficiary can be an obvious choice for many people. It is usually your spouse and/or your children. It is a private decision while you are alive, but it immediately becomes a permanent decision after you die. Everyone wants to maintain control of their financial accounts and insurance payouts, which is why it is so important that you choose someone to inherit your assets.

However, what if you forget to change your beneficiary designations after a divorce or falling out with listed beneficiary? Don’t forget that beneficiary designations supersede language in a will and bypass probate.

They can even have priority over a court-ordered judgment…!

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And just how important are contingent or secondary beneficiaries? Consider the following hypothetical example: It was a second marriage for both Jim and Mary. Jim had a son from his previous marriage while Mary had two daughters from hers. They both knew it was important to have a plan to dispose of their assets. In fact, they had named each other as primary beneficiaries on their life insurance policies, IRA’s and bank accounts and purchased their home as joint tenants.

Unfortunately, they never got around to creating simple wills or designating contingent beneficiaries, and then the unthinkable happened. Jim and Mary were both involved in a head-on car collision. Mary was killed instantly and Jim survived for only 10 days. Because Jim passed after Mary, the house, and all of their life insurance, qualified assets, savings accounts and investments were distributed to Jim’s son.

Mary’s daughters were left with nothing.

Is that how Jim and Mary would have wanted their assets distributed? Probably not, but once someone dies, it’s impossible to understand what their intentions really were. This serves to remind us exactly how important both primary AND contingent beneficiary designations truly are. Unfortunately, many clients are never reminded to keep them up-to-date according to their wishes – and as we have seen, the results can be devastating.

Conducting periodic beneficiary reviews with your advisor every few years is an excellent way to guarantee that the people you care about the most in life are also the same people to receive your assets in death.

For more information or a FREE financial review, please call Andrew J. Cavaliere, CLTC at 914-682-2190 or toll free 877-676-9900. Andrew is certified in Long-Term Care (CLTC) from the Corporation for Long-Term Care Certification, Inc. Andrew is a member in good standing of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), which is the premier Association of financial professionals nationally. Andrew’s offices are located at 50 Main Street, White Plains, NY 10606 and at 500 West Putnam, Greenwich CT 06831.

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Don’t ruin that killer workout by overeating after it You feel like you sweated off 1,000 calories during that grueling workout with the trainer from hell.

So it’s fine to indulge in a greasy cheeseburger, some fries and a few beers later that evening, right? Actually, it isn’t. Step away from the burger. We repeat. Step away from the burger.

Research shows that people tend to reward themselves with unhealthy foods and large portions after exercising, and that they often eat back all of (if not more than) the calories they just burned. Before you dig in, you have to understand your body’s true nutrition needs so you don’t end up gaining weight despite all your hard work. Here some tips that will help you avoid overeating after that productive workout.

Always eat before you workout You have two options: Eat a small regular meal that will deliver you all the carbs and proteins you need before you train (honey, toast, yogurt or some ham), or you can opt for a specially formulated pre-workout meal that is low in calories and will boost your energy levels. Pre-workout meals prevent muscle breakdown, they will speed up the muscle recovery process (your muscles are damaged during the workout) and they will also prevent you from feeling hungry when you get home.

Stay hydrated Water will keep your body well-hydrated and it will function properly.

At the same time, make sure to drink water in-between your workouts, as it will boost your energy and will fill you up. Focus on cold water, as your body will burn extra calories to heat it up during the workout!

Increase your intake of whole foods and fiber Focus on low-calorie foods that have high fiber contents – they will make you feel full throughout the entire day. Focus on whole foods such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains that have a low glycemic index as well as lean proteins: these foods will deliver you the nutrients your body needs.

Eat less, but more often If you workout, then you must never skip breakfast, this will kickstart your metabolism. Eat something light yet nutritious for lunch, along with a small meal right before the workout. After you finish working out, you can eat fruits or boiled veggies, but do not overdo it.

It is essential to eat a bit every three to four hours: this way, you will give your body a constant supply of calories and you will prevent blood sugar spikes, which are responsible for that intense feeling of hunger.

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Resource Directory Adult Day Health Center JewishHome Lifecare / Sarah neuman Center 845 Palmer Avenue, Mamaroneck, NY 10543 phone: (914) 864-5800 www.jewishhome.org

Audiology Premiere audiology Karen Manley Au. D. CCC-A Doctor of Audiology At Premiere Audiology we strive to offer you a wide variety of choices for your hearing solutions. We work with many hearing instrument manufacturers so you can find the right hearing instrument for you at a price you are comfortable with.

House Calls available!

2065 Boston Post Rd. Larchmont, NY 10538

(914) 834-0130 www.Premiereaudiology.com Insurance Accepted —Financing Available

Chiropractors westchester Spinal Decompression Center Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, mS 222 Westchester Ave. Suite 405 White Plains, NY 10604

914-421-1502 www.westchesterpainrelief.com

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Education

Elder Law Estate Planning

Prepare for a Career in Healthcare Sector Management at Long Island University.

Lamson & Cutner, P.C. 9 East 40th Street, New York, NY 10016 Tel: 877-493-3535 • Tel: 914-449-1300 Email: health@lamson-cutner.com www.lamson-cutner.com

Earn an advanced certificate or an M.B.A. degree in the growing field of healthcare management at Long Island University’s Hudson Graduate Center at Westchester.

Demand for healthcare managers with business skills has never been greater. Responding to this need, Long Island University has launched a new Healthcare Sector Management program, offering two graduate study options in the field of healthcare administration.

After completing your advanced certificate or your M.B.A. at the University’s Hudson Graduate Center at Westchester, you will be prepared to advance in middle and upper management positions in the healthcare industry.

Option A: The Advanced Certificate in Healthcare Sector Management Enhance your credentials by enrolling in the advanced certificate program. Certificate candidates will complete four healthcare sector management courses for a total of 12 graduate credits on a part-time basis in just two semesters.

Option B:The M.B.A. Degree with a Healthcare Sector Management Concentration Students in the M.B.A. program follow the standard 48credit curriculum, normally completed by part-time students over a 24-month period, with a focus on leadership in healthcare organizations.

The Healthcare Sector Management Program will be offered at Long Island University’s Hudson Graduate Center at Westchester, located on the grounds of Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase, N.Y. Courses are offered on weekday evenings and on Saturdays.

“The healthcare management field is one of the few sectors of our economy we know will continue to grow significantly over the next five years,” according to Dr. Lynn Gunnar Johnson, director of the M.B.A. Healthcare Sector Management program.

For more information, please contact the Admissions Department at 914-831-2700 or Westchester@liu.edu.

Long Island University Hudson Graduate Center at Westchester 735 Anderson Hill Rd. Purchase, NY 10577

Elder Law Estate Planning EttingEr Law Firm 150 Grand Street, White Plains, New York 10601 (914) 684-6100 Trustlaw.com 9 NY locations. Call 800-500-2525 ext. 117 or email pbrown@trustlaw.com to schedule a free consultation.

Combining Elder Law and Estate Planning, we address our clients’ needs for comprehensive estate planning to avoid probate, save estate taxes and keep assets “in the blood”. At the same time, we take steps to ensure that our clients’ assets are protected from the costs of long-term care as they age by using Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts. Our trademarked free maintenance program includes a review every three years to insure your plan will work when you need it.

ELDER LAW ATTORNEYS WHO CARE AND GET RESULTS Frequently, individuals who need long-term care, and their families, must confront the fact that the ruinous costs of home care, or nursing home care, will soon deplete their life’s savings, often leaving them, their spouses, and other family members in dire circumstances. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Lamson & Cutner, one of New York’s preeminent Elder Law firms, can show you how proper and ethical tools and strategies will allow you to obtain the care that you need from Medicaid, while preserving your money, investments, and property.

Make an informed decision about your future.

Call now for an in-depth consultation, where you will receive sophisticated and thorough advice, and straightforward answers to all your questions.

Life & Health Insurance

Residential & Health Care Services • 24- Hour On-Site Nursing Services • Attending Physicians/ Medical Director • IV Therapy/ Wound care • Dental/ Podiatry • Mental Health/ Social Services • Registered Dietitian & Specialized Diets • Full Service Dining-Room • Housekeeping & Laundry Services • In-House Beauty Parlor • Therapeutic Recreation • Exercise Program/ Nursing Rehabilitation • Palliative & Comfort Care • Specialized Residence For Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Rehabilitation Services • Physical/ Occupational & Speech Therapy • Short Term Stay Available • Surgical Recovery • Cardiac Recovery • Pulmonary Care • Orthopedic Recovery & Care • Neurological Recovery & Care • Medically Complex Care • Disease Management Education

Physical Therapy A Healthier You Physical Therapy, LLP

KEYSTONE FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Keystone Financial advisors 50 Main Street, Suite 1000, White Plains, NY 10606 Tel: 914-682-2190 • Fax: 914-931-8400 Toll: 877-676-9900 www.Keystonefa.com • acavaliere@Keystonefa.com ANDREW J. CAVALIERE, CLTC Life Insurance Health Insurance Long-Term Care Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Guaranteed Fixed Annuities Medicare Supplements

Hospitals Burke rehabilitation Hospital 785 Mamaroneck Ave. White Plains, NY 10605 914-597-2268

Nursing & Rehabilitation

VICTORIA HOME Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Person- Centered Care on a Riverview Estate Since 1916.

Victoria Home is a New York State Licensed Nursing Facility.

Please contact us for more information or to schedule a tour.

25 North Malcolm Street Ossining, New York 10562 (914) 941-2450 Fax: (914) 941-2962 www.victoriahome.org

Move Better • Feel Better • Live Better Personalized In-Home Physical Therapy and Wellness Services for All Abilities!

A Healthier You Physical Therapy(AHYPT) provides personalized in-home physical therapy and wellness services in lower Westchester and Fairfield Counties.

Owners Dr. Delali Goka, PT, DPT and Dr. Stacey Rittenberg, PT, DPT, NCS bring over twenty-five years experience in rehabilitation, fitness, and wellness to your doorstep.

Their passion and expertise are evident in their approach to patient care.

Choose AHYPT to: • Gain peace of mind at home • Recover faster from surgery or injury • Take back control of your health • Manage a chronic condition or pain effectively • Achieve you personal best In-Home Physical Therapy Services • Evaluation/Treatment of Orthopedic, Cardiopulmonary and Neurological Conditions • Balance Training • Fall Prevention • Customized Home Exercise Programs • Caregiver Training Programs • Home Safety Evaluations • Aquatic Therapy • Endurance Training • Vestibular Rehabilitation Wellness Services • Wellness Assessments • Personalized Wellness Programs • Wellness Seminars • Wellness Parties Phone: (914) 458-2249 E-mail: info@AHealthierYouPT.com Web: www.AHealthierYouPT.com

all Listings are also available online at http://www.healthcarenewspaper.com. Click on resource Directory on the top right side. to include your business in our next edition call Jim at 845-534-7500 ext. 219 or email Jim@healthcarenewspaper.com

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• Sub-Acute Rehabilitation • Skilled Nursing Facility • Adult Day Services • Home Health Care • Independent Living • Affordable Housing for Seniors • Assisted Living • Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care • Respite/Short-Term Stay • Hospice Care • Caregiver Support • Spiritual Care

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Resource Directory Psychology

Phelps Hospital CFO named “Westchester CFO of the Year”

Senior Living

White Plains Psychology, PLLC Esperanza H. Steinberg, Ph.D.

56 Doyer Avenue, Suite 1C White Plains, NY 10605 914-623-8822 www.WhitePlainsPsychology.com

Services DML LICE SERVICES OF WESTCHESTER (914) 424-1367 60 Blanchard Avenue Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 Dale Longworth, the Original Lice Expert of Dobbs Ferry/Westchester has removed lice and eggs from thousands of children and their families using all natural and non-toxic products. She has been in business as a professional lice technician since 1997 and is highly recommended by doctors and nurses throughout Westchester County. Her services provide a relaxing and pleasant atmosphere for you and your children during treatment and you will be guaranteed to leave satisfied and lice free!

Senior Living

FREE Service Helping Families Find Senior Residences Golden Years Living Solutions is a FREE senior living advisory service. We help families navigate the overwhelming process of finding and selecting a new senior residence for a loved one. We work directly and personally with each of our clients to guide and assist them through the entire process in choosing the right residence. We provide information regarding various senior living options (including care, services, amenities, activities and costs) and we help evaluate the most suitable arrangement for you or your loved one. These residences include: 55+ Communities, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Residential Care, Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Skilled Nursing, Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care.

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Our dedicated short-term rehabilitation suite is staffed by Burke Rehabilitation professionals. The exemplary clinical team of professionals will design a personalized treatment plan for care in our nurturing environment.

Features include country kitchens, recreation rooms on each floor, a courtyard garden for recreational use, private dining and family rooms and wireless internet access.

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Vincent DeSantis, Vice President of Finance and CFO of Phelps Memorial Hospital Center, has been named “Westchester CFO of the Year” among companies with more than 500 employees. The annual awards ceremony, sponsored by Westchester County Business Journal, TD Bank, McGladrey, Rakow commercial realty group, Heineken and BMW, was held recently at Wainwright House in Rye. In his remarks at the ceremony, DeSantis said, “Being a CFO is a hard job, but it’s also an exciting job that allows me to be creative, generate growth and go beyond the numbers. I am accepting this award on behalf of the Phelps leadership team and all my colleagues in the finance department,” he added. “I work with the most amazing people in all areas of the hospital and I thank them for their trust and confidence.”

“Phelps was very fortunate to have Vinny join us in 2001,” said Keith F. Safian, President and CEO of the hospital. “His vast knowledge of revenue cycle management, banking, and payer negotiations has led to the development of a finance

division that has enabled Phelps to manage effectively in one of the most regulated industries and states, and in one of the most competitive healthcare markets in the country.”

Previously, DeSantis was Associate Executive Director/CFO of Long Island Jewish Medical Center, a member of the North Shore-LIJ Health System, one of the largest healthcare systems in New York, where he served in various management positions over a period of 10 years.

Earlier in his career, he was senior manager of the Healthcare Division of the Manhattanbased accounting firm, Deloitte & Touche, LLP, where he specialized in audit and accounting services for healthcare, colleges and universities, and governmental agencies over a period of 18 years.

DeSantis earned his BBA and MBA at Iona College in New Rochelle, NY, and is a New York State CPA. He has been an adjunct professor of healthcare finance in the graduate division at Iona College and in Mercy College’s undergraduate School of Business, Bachelor of Science General Accounting program.

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Take the chill out of winter with these ways to save money on home heating Bundle up: Put on a sweater or sweatshirt, wear socks and fuzzy slippers. Place a soft, comfy blanket on the couch to cuddle up in while watching TV. Put throw rugs on hardwood and tile floors to eliminate the shock of the ice cold surfaces. It doesn’t cost anything to wear warmer clothes inside and by doing so you can keep the temperature a few degrees cooler and save big.

Turn down the heat: Turn the heat down at night and when no one is home. This doesn’t mean turn the heat to 45 degrees, but turning it down to 60 overnight or while you’re away can make a big difference. Why keep it at 70 degrees when you’re either sleeping or out of the house for more than 12 hours a day?

Warm up the oven: After baking cookies or making dinner in the oven, leave the door open a crack. There’s a lot of heat in that oven, so letting it escape puts the heat to good use by warming up the kitchen and surrounding rooms meaning the furnace has to run a little bit less. Use a space heater only in the current room you are hanging out in. This will make you feel more comfortable without heating all of the other rooms in the house and wasting energy.

Be on crack patrol: Use silicone to fill any cracks in doors, windows, etc, including the basement floor and walls. You would be surprised at how much heat is lost through cracks that seem insignificant. A tube of caulk or silicone will only run you a few dollars and it’s an easy weekend project.

Shut ‘em down: Close any vents going to rooms that are not used regularly.

That guest room that sits empty when you don’t have any guests? Close the door and the vents. Doing so can easily cut 100-200 square feet off of your energy footprint.

Weather stripping is your friend: Put weather stripping around windows and doors. Weather stripping helps quite a bit, especially in older homes. You’d be surprised how the seals around your doors and windows can deteriorate over time.

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What do doctors do to treat their own pain?

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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