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DANGERS OF CONVENTIONAL ROOT CANALS Proponents of the Anti-Root Canal Movement base their opinion on the dangers of root canal treatment on the works of Dr. Weston Price, a brilliant dentist who lived in the first quarter of the 19th century. While Dr. Price's work was revolutionary for his time, especially in the study of diet and dental diseases, his observations regarding root canal therapy is based on outdated techniques and technology used to perform root canal therapy over 100 years ago.

While proponents against root canal therapy mean well and sincerely want to help the public, they are not aware of modern innovations that make their arguments obsolete.

This article will educate you on the revolutionary modern approach which has been designed

by Dr. Jeff Etess, Endodontist and Dr. Alex Shvartsman, Integrative Holistic Dentist in Smithtown Long Island.

This new method is the root canal protocol that has changed everything! At Long Island Center for Healthier Dentistry, we focus on modern, safe and minimally invasive dental techniques and technology to treat our patients. The key to long term root canal treatment success consists of several steps: Identifying all the nerves in the tooth, removing all the tissue from the root canal, disinfecting the empty root canal space, including all the hundreds of side branches of the nerve commonly missed by conventional techniques, disinfecting all the millions of dental tubules inside the tooth, sealing the space with a non-toxic and biocompatible sealer and immediately sealing the top of the tooth with a bonded restoration. These materials and technologies were simply not available 100 years ago, when Dr. Price did his research. Times have changed, progress has been made. So before, you condemn your tooth to the garbage can, educate yourself on what is available TODAY. In our office, all root canal treatment is done by a trained root canal specialist (Endodontist), Dr. Jeff Etess, who is committed to patient comfort and holistic health. Root Canal therapy is one of the more challenging dental procedures, therefore experience is critical to success. Dr. Etess performs root canal therapy 5 days a week, 50 weeks a year. He constantly updates his techniques based on the latest research and technology.

Diagnosis: Many root canal infections are due to missed nerves or canals within the root which leave bacteria to fester, cause infection and release toxins into the body. To avoid this problem, Dr. Etess uses the Galileos 3-D ultra low radiation dental x-ray to clearly identify all the canals in a tooth before treatment. This is the only tool available today to clearly see all the canals. In fact, many teeth have two canals per root that are often missed by many dentists. The upper first molar is notorious for this. In addition, he uses microscope magnification lenses to see inside the tooth at 800 times magnification!

Complete Disinfection: Performing root canal therapy using a rubber dam (an isolating rubber shield) is paramount to success and is the standard of care. Many dentists skip this important step due to laziness or rushing. By isolating the tooth under the rubber shields, bacteria-rich saliva is kept out of the tooth during the important disinfection procedure. Root disinfection has come a long way since Dr. Price's day when formaldehyde, gluteraldehyde, lead powder and other toxic substances were used. Today, the standard of care is to use the equivalent of Chlorox bleach to rinse out the root canals. The trouble is that this caustic liquid does not penetrate into the many side-branches of the nerve and the dentin tubules inside the tooth itself, leaving bacteria, fungus, and other infectious organisms inside the tooth.

In addition, to non-toxic antibacterial irrigation within the tooth, Dr Etess uses the

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Powerlase dental laser via the P.I.P.S protocol specifically designed to kill germs inside of the tooth. PIPS stands for Photon Induces Photoacoustic Streaming. Using laser energy the specially designed P.I.P.S. laser tip creates mini shock waves inside the tooth tubules eradicating all the cells within the tooth creating a perfectly disinfecting effect, while preserving the tooth's structure, including collagen fibers!

In addition, Dr Etess uses Ozone disinfection both by sterile ozonated water irrigation, followed by ozone gas sterilization. The gas penetrates deep into the tooth's dentin to kill all the germs. While either technique can fully disinfect the root canal, by combining both together, we take a "belt and suspenders approach, because we do not want to take the remote chance of leaving even once bacteria within the tooth. Patient can be re-assured by Dr. Etess's thorough disinfection protocol.

Biocompatible root sealer: Just as important what is taken out, is what is put in. Dr. Etess then seals the root canal system with the non-toxic, biocompatible bioceramic sealer that adheres to the tooth and creates a transient alkaline environment that is toxic to bacteria, but safe to us. This is another layer of disinfection. This modern sealer is a game changer as most common root canal sealers can be irritating and even caustic to the body. Often, some of the sealer can extrude past the tooth. This is especially common when a large infection is present. This is actually a good thing, and dentists get excited when this happens as this is proof of complete sealing at the apex of the tooth. a very critical step to achieve. So, using a non-toxic sealer is very important. Histological studies in the bioceramic sealer have show zero inflammation, irritation and reactivity within the body.

Restoration Timing: Many dentists take at least 2 visits to perform root canal therapy, some may take 3-5 visits! Not only is this time consuming for the patient to run back and forth to the dentist; studies show that performing root canal therapy in one visit is actually more advantageous. Recent research in the realm of bacterial leakage through temporaries have shown that ALL TEMPORARY FILLINGS LEAK. In fact, bacteriarich saliva percolates down the sides of the filling causing re-contamination. Sealing the top of the tooth with a bonded core filling avoids recontamination of the root canal system.

Dr. Jeff Etess has become the only Biomimetically trained Endodontist on the east coast. Before you needlessly extract your savable teeth, make sure you do not Dr. Golan Dr. Shvartsman follow advice of "experts" that rely in 100-year-old outdated research who are unaware of modern research and innovation.

Alex Shvartsman, DDS, MAGD, AIOAMT, is located at The Long Island Center for Healthier Dentistry, 260 E Main Street, Suite 109, Smithtown NY, 11787. Call Dr. Shvartsman at (631) 361-3577 or visit www.SmithtownSmiles.com Howard Golan, DDS, MWCLI is located at 245 Hillside Ave. Williston Park, NY 11596. Contact Dr. Golan at 516-627-1687 or visit www.enamelrules.com

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LYME DISEASE: The Great Mimicker by Dr. Howard Robins What’s Wrong with Me? Michael came into the office taking short baby steps.

His 19 year-old arms and hands were bent and twisted into a weird spasmodic position. His head tilted to the side, eyes nearly closed with his face in a strange grimace. He spoke in short three or four word sentences.

He had been suffering since he was 13 years old and his father was ready to institutionalize him for the rest of his life.

Until he became ill, he was a normal boy and a computer whiz. One day, he developed what appeared to be the flu, except it was in the summer and not the flu season.His doctor recommended typical care for the flu, bed rest and lots of fluids. Things got worse. Testing showed “nothing wrong,” just a high white blood cell count. The doctor was savvy, so he tested for Lyme disease. It was negative. That is, until 2 years later.

Several courses of oral and intravenous antibiotics failed to work.

The symptoms improved but never went away and came back with a vengeance when the medicine was stopped. His symptoms worsened over the years and several Lyme experts later left him in the state in which he arrived into our office. He had late stage Lyme disease.

Are you suffering with symptoms of an illness that doesn’t seem to respond to any normal treatment? Have the doctors changed the diagnosis several times or can’t agree on a diagnosis? Does nothing seem to help get rid of it that should? Maybe, just maybe, you are suffering from the “great mimicker” Lyme disease. Even if you know you have it, but believe you can’t get rid of it, don’t give up hope! Read on.

The Cause Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne disease in the Northern Hemisphere. Borrelia burgdorferi is the main cause of Lyme disease in North America, though up to five co-infections are often present.

The disease is named after the towns of Lyme and Old Lyme, Connecticut, USA, where a large number of cases were identified in 1975. It is a worldwide pandemic.

The infection is transmitted to humans by the bite of infected ticks.

The ticks are extremely small and often fall off the body after feeding, thus masking the fact that you’ve been bitten. They are so light that they can be air-borne landing on grass, plants, bushes or animals.

The Symptoms and the Difficulty in Diagnosis

appearance. The “bulls-eye rash” is thought to occur in only about 80% of infected patients adding to misdiagnosis. Patients often experience flu-like symptoms, such as headache, muscle soreness, fever, and malaise, which can also confuse early diagnosis.

Unfortunately, left untreated, symptoms may involve the joints, heart, and central nervous system. The disease can affect multiple body systems at the same time and produce a wide range of symptoms. Not all patients with Lyme disease will have all symptoms, and many of the symptoms are not specific to Lyme disease, but can occur with other diseases as well, also making it difficult to diagnose.

Also, blood testing frequently shows false negative testing or indeterminate results, causing doctors to delay diagnosis and treatment until it’s too late to easily kill the infections. It may take several years after numerous false negatives to finally test positive for Lyme infection!

Every part of the body can be affected. Various acute neurological problems including facial palsy, which is the loss of muscle tone on one or both sides of the face, as well as meningitis, which involves severe headaches, neck stiffness, and sensitivity to light are common in untreated cases.

Nerve inflammation causes shooting pains that may interfere with sleep, as well as abnormal skin sensations. Mild encephalitis may lead to memory loss as well as sleep disturbances, and mood changes.

In addition, some case reports have described altered mental status as the only symptom. All this makes often makes it extremely difficult to diagnose leading to incorrect treatment and unnecessary suffering often for many years.

The late stage is where the infection has fully spread throughout the body. A polyneuropathy that involves shooting pains, numbness, and tingling in the hands or feet may develop. A neurologic syndrome called Lyme encephalopathy is associated with subtle cognitive problems, such as difficulties with concentration and short-term memory often accompanied by profound fatigue.

Other progressive late stage symptoms include cognitive impairment, weakness in the legs, awkward gait, facial palsy, bladder problems, vertigo, and back pain. In some cases untreated Lyme disease may cause psychosis, which has been misdiagnosed as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Panic attacks and anxiety can occur; there may also be delusional behavior.

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HEALTH, SICKNESS AND FREEDOM I think the best definition of health that I know of is freedom. At least that is the way that I best understand it in term of my own health.

When I think about my own colitis in my past, the experience was the opposite of freedom.

Every decision that I made from the time my symptoms started had to include that status of my digestion.

Very simply I needed to make sure that I would have the availability of a bathroom if I needed it. Throughout the years, I was more exhausted by my symptoms than by any of my studies or by any work that I did.

Very simply, my condition was the opposite of freedom. My symptoms were a prison that prevented me from doing what I wanted to do and how I wanted to do it. Of course, I leafed lessons about myself and life, but I think the truth is that those lessons were lessons that are most helpful to a sick person.

I see that a lot of healthy people in my life have not needed to learn these lessons and have done just fine. Lessons on the limits of what I can do and how I can do it, and when I can do it when I was sick, are only useful as a sick person.

For myself, I think that means admitting to myself that ideally, the lessons that I have learned - the process of getting sick, being sick and getting better, will be less and less useful. Lessons learned being a sick person should not be useful to a well person. This means that being sick is a waste of time in some sense, just like being in prison would be a waste of time.

You may want to take a philosophical approach to a situation like sickness just as one could take a philosophical approach to prison.

I think that people that talk about the lessons learned through sickness are those that place value on suffering. Often, it is those people, and even myself, who believed there would be no solution to our sickness.

Sure, in that case, if there is nothing that can be done to get better, then it makes sense to think of the best things that you can learn from being sick.

Even those who would argue that sickness or suffering is a benefit would quickly take a solution if they believed that it would solve their own health problem, whether it was a drug or a herb or a vitamin or a homeopathic. If a person wants to suffer, I am not someone that would get in their way. Having been very sick in the past for years, I view being sick

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as a waste of time, effort and energy.

The only thing you need to know about being sick is that you are sick.

Once you know that, then your job is to solve the problem that being sick presents. Over the last 20 years, I really feel that the chances of going from being sick to being well have increased greatly.

Remember the body is really designed to restore balance. Not only that, but it is really good at restoring balance if given a chance. Any illness can be described as a state of imbalance. If we think of the body trying to get back to balance, then the first goal is to try and figure out what is keeping the body out of balance.

I think the first thing to do to find out what is keeping the body off balance is to test for food allergens. Remember, if the body has an allergic reaction to a food, then that means the body is treating that food as if it is a bacteria or a virus. As long as you keep eating a food allergen, you will be keeping the body out of balance.

There are three ways that the body can react to a food that it thinks of as a bacteria or virus. The first way is the IgE allergic response. This is the immediate reaction to foods, and usually occur within a few hours. The next system that is activated when the body is trying to defend itself is the IgA. The IgA may take up to a week to show signs. The last system that is activated is the IgG. The interesting thing about IgG is that a reaction in this part of the immune system may take up to a month to show up.

Because some of them take so long to show up, this is why I call them the hidden food allergens. By hidden, I mean that it is not likely that a person would be able to figure out that one particular food is causing a reaction that is keeping them sick by creating an inflammatory reaction. I am so glad that we can finally test and find these hidden reasons for our sickness.

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ALLERGY FREE/GLUTEN FREE: Fuel Your Body with Calories That Count!

by Jill Motew, Founder, Zemas Madhouse Foods (www.zemasfoods.com) Ever consider how the food you eat affects your energy level or mood? Think about how you typically feel after indulging in your favorite candy bar: you get a quick burst of energy only to feel sluggish and hungry 20 minutes later. Imagine if you "fueled" your body instead with wholesome, nutrient-rich food.

Imagine consuming calories that count to optimize your energy level, keep your stomach fuller longer, and are guilt-free. It's possible with new Zemas Madhouse Foods gluten free baking mixes.

Consumers' food preference for 2014 is all about going back-tobasics predicts the grocery advisory firm dunnhumbyUSA. Specifically, consumers want to shed additives and ingredients like gluten that can induce sensitivity or an allergy; eat alternative grains that are high in protein and fiber; and enjoy natural snacks that are minimally processed.

Zemas gluten-free, ancient whole grain baking mixes are the latest example of the trend in products made from natural ingredients that are inherently good for your health.

All seven varieties of Zemas' gluten-free mixes are also the only baking mixes that are topeight allergen free, and certified kosher, vegan and non-GMO Project Verified. The mixes are made without refined sugar, which means they are low on the glycemic index so you won't experience a "sugar high" or the crash and burn that comes after a typical snacking binge.

Zemas is committed to the creation and manufacturing of gluten-free, ancient grain baking mixes that support a clean eating lifestyle. We created our new superfood mixes and healthy recipes so people can enjoy delicious, nutrient-packed baked goods that are actually 'fuel' for their bodies.

Zemas' tasty mixes are easy-to-make and put a healthy twist on everyday favorites.

Zemas mixes come in seven varieties: Peruvian Sweet Potato Pancake & Waffle Mix and More (NEW!), Black Bean Brownie Bites (NEW!), Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix (NEW!), Multigrain Pancake & Waffle Mix and More, Gluten-free Cocoa Teff Pancake & Waffle Mix and More, Cinnamon Oatmeal Apple Muffin Mix and More, Rosemary Millet Focaccia & Pizza Crust Mix and More.

The Ancient Grain Difference: Naturally Occurring Gluten Free Ancient grains date back thousands of years and ironically, they are making a comeback. Why? These grains have naturally occurring vitamins and minerals and are a healthy alternative to traditional grains made from white, wheat or rice flour that lack nutrients entirely. Minimally processed and all natural, ancient grains are also easily digestible and naturally gluten-free, making them a great alternative for those with celiac disease or sensitivity to wheat.

Zemas uses only ancient whole grains, including teff, quinoa flakes and millet. Since Zemas products are pre-mixed, the time-consuming steps of sourcing each grain, accurately measuring (tip: you cannot substitute ancient grains for flour cup for cup) and mixing is eliminated. Each mix also contains Zemas superseed trio (chia, hemp and flax meal) with built-in omega-3's (healthy fats that fight inflammation), fiber, and protein for added nutrition.

Consider a Gluten-Free Diet for Your Family Millions of Americans are eliminating wheat from their diet because they experience sensitivity to gluten, which is increasingly processed and harder for our bodies to digest. After eliminating gluten, some have noticed their autoimmune disease side effects dissipate, seen improvement in behaviors associated with Attention Deficit Hyper-Activity Disorder (ADHD) and feel better when eating "clean." Consumer Affairs says gluten-free eating will be a top diet-trend for 2014, and it is expected to become a $6.6 billion industry by 2017.

With over 25 years experience as a self-taught nutritional cook and baker, I developed gluten-free, ancient grain based mixes and recipes from a health, fitness and ADHD perspective, after four of my five kids were diagnosed with the disorder. I view food as fuel for my active family and when it comes to gluten-free eating, there's no better way to feed them than with healthy ancient grains as part of a well-balanced daily diet.

ZEMAS MADHOUSE FOODS’ NEW HARVEST MUFFIN RECIPE:

1 Zemas Gluten-Free Peruvian Sweet Potato Pancake & Waffle mix 3⁄4 c. milk of choice (almond, rice, coconut, dairy) 1⁄4 t. xanthan gum 2 eggs (or use egg substitute) 1⁄2 c. pure maple syrup 1/3 c. coconut oil (olive oil, grapeseed oil) 1 c. pumpkin puree, canned 1 T. pure vanilla extract 1⁄2 c. Calimyrna figs, chopped 1 1⁄2 c. cranberries, fresh or frozen 1⁄2 c. toasted hazelnuts, chopped (don’t use nuts if you have a nut allergy) Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray muffin tin with non-stick spray. In a mixing bowl combine Zemas mix and xanthan gum, set aside. In a second bowl whisk all liquid ingredients. Combine liquid mix with the dry then add chopped ingredients. Fill each tin 3⁄4 full and bake 28 minutes. Use a toothpick to check if the muffins are done. Allow to cool for 10 minutes in the tin then remove and cool on a wire rack.

Follow the delicious Zemas recipes on the back of the package or go to www.zemasfoods.com for more, and just add the ingredients, bake and enjoy.

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Your Body is an iPhone If you went to the cell phone store and got a cell phone or iPhone for the first time, you would probably be very excited about all the potential features it has, but you’d probably only use it for phone calls in the beginning (me being one of those people).

But after you use it for a while, you realize how many features it truly has and slowly start experimenting with all them.

You learn that you can talk with someone through a video, you can check your emails straight from your phone and you can organize your life by downloading a calendar organizer. After a while, you can't imagine life without your cell phone.

If you lost or broke your cell phone, within the same week (if not day) you would run back to the cell phone store and spend $500 to replace your phone because not a day could go by without you having your third arm.

An iPhone and your body are more similar than you might realize. Your body has endless features as well that it uses to keep YOU running correct.

It's that one body of yours that sends 10 million messages down from your brain every second regulating and controlling everything. It's your body that replaces every cell with a new one every 7 years.

It's your body that allows hundreds of thousands of chemicals to be created and released throughout the body at the right amount and time. Sometimes, your chemistry can get out of balance. If you eat meat, a specific enzyme to digest meat is produced and if that enzyme doesn't produce enough, then you have 'indigestion.'

When your thyroid is lacking thyroid hormones, you are considered to have 'hypothyroidism.'

When the right amounts of 'melatonin' aren't being produced by your pineal gland, you cannot sleep throughout the night.

When your body chemistry is out of balance,

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nothing works right. For your organs and glands to make the right chemicals at the right time and right amount, there has to be a master control system telling them what to do. That master control system consists of your brain and neurological system.

When your brain has a clear connection to the organs in your body and everything is in balance, you are all the 'you' that you can be!

The state of your body not only affects your health capacity but indirectly affects your income capacity, work capacity, relationship capacity, etc.

Unlike an iPhone though, you cannot take your body and nervous system to the 'Body Store' and get a new one when it stops working correctly. When you learn more and more about how amazing your body and nervous system really is, the more you understand it is critical to take care of it so that you have health freedom your entire life!

You only have one body for your whole life and if you take care of it properly, it will take care of you. So be sure to consistently learn how to give it what it needs, stay away from what it doesn't and remove anything interfering it.

Dr. Ray Omid is based at Advanced Holistic Healthcare, 901 Stewart Avenue, Suite 285, Garden City, NY 11530. You can visit him at www.advancedholistichealthcare.com. Dr. Omid currently speaks at support groups, civic groups, libraries, places of worship, corporations, clubs and organizations.

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Research-Based Exercise Prescription: High Intensity Interval Training Part 6 Much like “band aid” and “Q-tip,” “HIIT,” which is an acronym for high-intensity interval training, has both a specific and general meaning. However, unlike those supplies in your medicine cabinet, the distinction between the two connotations of HIIT is extremely important to recognize. In “the field,” HIIT is used to describe any form of exercise that involves bouts of vigorous exertion performed in an intermittent manner. However, research that has established HIIT as a viable option for everyone from athlete to cardiovascular patient defines it in a more precise manner. Consequently, if you are investing your time and effort in a HIIT program based on the assumption that you will achieve what has been scientifically documented, it is essential to understand what constitutes the formal version of this type of training.

A recent systemic review and meta-analysis in the British Journal of Sports Medicine addressed the disconnect between HIIT in theory and practice. Weston et al. assessed previous research in order to quantify the efficacy and safety of HIIT compared to moderate-intensity continuous exercise in individuals with chronic cardiometabolic disease where poor lifestyle choices were main contributors. Consequently, only previously-published HIIT studies that had a group comprising individuals that fit this description were considered for inclusion. Another inclusion criterion was that articles must document randomized control trials in full-text format. Finally, the methodology had to involve an intervention of at least four weeks that consisted of HIIT and a matched program of moderate-intensity continuous training with an accepted measure of intensity (e.g., heart rate or rating of perceived exertion) used to gauge the difference.

Studies that involved another form of exercise (e.g., resistance training) in addition to the required aerobic protocol were included, but only if both groups were exposed to the same volume and type of ancillary work.

The authors conducted a search of electronic databases through April 2013 and found 418 “hits” according to their keywords (“high intensity training/exercise,” “interval training/exercise,” “intermittent training/exercise,” low volume training/exercise” and “aerobic interval training/exercise”). After assessing abstracts, 401 were excluded and another seven were eliminated after detailed analysis. Consequently, 10 investigations involving a total of 273 patients met the inclusion criteria and were included in the systemic review and meta-analysis. The diseases that the subjects had were coronary artery disease (two studies), heart failure (five studies) and hypertension, obesity or metabolic syndrome (one study each). Seven studies used uphill walking/running on a treadmill as the primary exercise modality while three employed stationary cycling.

When results were tabulated, 13 outcome measures indicated that the positive adaptations to exercise training were greater for HIIT compared to moderate-intensity continuous training. For example, maximal rate of oxygen consumption (an index of cardiores-

by Dr. Fred DiMenna, Ph.D., C.S.C.S. piratory fitness), high-density lipoprotein (the so-called “good cholesterol”), insulin sensitivity, cardiac function, enjoyment of exercise and quality of life were all increased to a greater extent by HIIT. Moreover, HIIT was more effective for reducing systolic and diastolic blood pressure, triglycerides, fasting glucose, oxidative stress and inflammation. The take-home message is that HIIT results in greater benefits with a reduced investment of time and it is also important to note that no adverse effects were reported in any of the studies. However, these authors do suggest a number of contraindications to HIIT just to be on the safe side.

Given findings from recent studies that I have documented previously, the results of this meta-analysis should come as no surprise. However, when Weston et al. discuss the implications of their findings, they address the importance of defining HIIT in a consistent manner and, to this end, propose a classification scheme to standardize terminology. Their recommendations also illustrate the need for discrimination as they specify either treadmill walking/running (increasing speed or incline) or stationary cycling as accepted modalities for HIIT. These exercises provide the circulatory overload that drives the robust improvements in both central and peripheral cardiorespiratory function that come from regular HIIT training.

The exercise selection suggested by Weston et al. is not particularly sexy; therefore, it should come as no surprise that in “the field,” HIIT is being prescribed in conjunction with a much broader range of maneuvers. For example, traditional resistance training, calisthenics, bodyweight training, kettlebells, sandbags and TRX suspension equipment are all used for what is purported to be HIIT. However, using these types of exercise in a circuit-training manner is much different than the HIIT that is established by the research.

Importantly, these exercises do not provide circulatory overload because a limited amount of muscles are working very vigorously, which actually restricts circulation at least during work intervals. Consequently, heart-rate elevation during this type of training occurs because venous return is transiently reduced, which is the exact opposite of the stimulus required to induce documented HIIT adaptations. This exemplifies why the “target heart rate zone” is one of the most misunderstood concepts in the world of exercise. Simply stated, if a cardiorespiratory stimulus overload is being provided during an exercise bout, heart rate will definitely be elevated to the requisite level (e.g., for HIIT training, 80-100% peak heart rate according to recommendations by Weston et al.); however, heart rate can be elevated to a similar level during exercise (or, for that matter, non-physical circumstances of everyday living) with no such overload being encountered.

Fred DiMenna is a two-time Natural Mr. United States and retired WNBF drug-free bodybuilder who has a PhD in exercise physiology from University of Exeter in the U.K. He is main or contributing author of over 30 articles listed on PubMed and serves as an adjunct professor at both Columbia Teachers College and Adelphi University. Visit him at www.freddimenna.com or e-mail at mrnaturalus@yahoo.com.

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Tryptophan is an essential amino acid in the human diet, obtained from food or supplements. Besides being a building block for protein and the B vitamin, niacin, tryptophan functions as a precursor for serotonin and melatonin production with the help of vitamin B6. Serotonin is the chief "feel good"

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L-tryptophan supplementation promotes a more positive outlook. Melatonin, a pineal gland hormone, has the important role of inducing and maintaining sleep. Because L-tryptophan is converted to melatonin in the body, it plays an important role in promoting restful sleep. The body's natural supply of melatonin diminishes with age.

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CHRONIC HEALTH PUZZLES SOLVED! Health Transformation through Metabolically-Tailored Nutrition Conventional medicine is well suited to treat acute conditions like a heart attack or injury from a car accident but it does a poor job with chronic conditions, prevention, or health promotion. For chronic conditions and true health promotion, the approach to use is Functional Medicine, which is the field of health care less concerned with naming a condition and more concerned with understanding its causes. Most chronic states of unwellness can be explained by an interaction between the individual's unique genetic make-up and modifiable factors of diet, lifestyle and environment. This gives rise to an altered state of physiology and metabolism resulting in unpleasant signs and symptoms, which can eventually be labeled as a "disease." In my experience, the most important influences on a person's state of health are stress, toxicity, lack of exercise, inadequate sleep, food sensitivities, nutrient deficiencies, and other dietary factors. A functional medicine approach to evaluation and treatment offers a scientific, effective, and safe option for anyone with chronic health complaints. Trina's case is a great example.

When Trina came to see me for her first consultation on August 13, 2012, she was in very poor health. She said she wanted my help with hypothyroidism. She had been diagnosed hypothyroid about a year before and began taking Synthroid (thyroid replacement hormone). Despite improvements on her limited blood tests, she wasn't feeling any better. Actually, she hadn't felt well in years. Trina had many and varied symptoms, including exhaustion, "serious digestive symptoms," and inability to lose weight, to name a few.

I did a thorough evaluation of Trina, including detailed history, in-office examination, symptom questionnaires, and many laboratory tests. Within four days, we had some lab test results back and had our second consultation. The lab tests revealed several important things, including the fact that Trina's thyroid condition was autoimmune in nature. Her thyroid hormones were actually out of balance, including an elevated reverse T3 (this is not correctable with hormone replacement). Trina had signs of pancreatitis and insulin resistance. She was sensitive to gluten - an important contributor to autoimmunity. Trina tested positive for the MTHFR genetic mutation, which impairs the body's production of the active form of folate. Active folate is essential for the ubiquitous biochemical process of methylation. I recommended dietary changes, nutritional supplements (including 5-MTHF to address the genetic mutation), and exercise for Trina.

A few weeks later, we had our third consultation. This one was over the internet and telephone as Trina had returned home to the Bahamas. Additional functional

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These were tests that conventional doctors don't order (or even know about in most cases!). We identified additional food sensitivities, many nutrient deficiencies, malabsorption, intestinal yeast excess, leaky gut syndrome, and mercury toxicity (an explanation for Trina's elevated reverse T3).

Trina's program involved dietary modification to accomplish several things, including elimination of foods her immune system was reacting to. She took multiple nutritional supplements to correct nutrient deficiencies, aid mercury detoxification, improve insulin sensitivity, improve different aspects of gastrointestinal function, heal her leaky gut, and improve the autoimmune process. Additionally, Trina had her amalgam (mercury-containing) dental fillings removed and replaced with different material. Since she was mercury-toxic, we wanted to remove an ongoing source of mercury exposure.

Trina was disciplined with her new lifestyle. She stuck with her dietary plan, took her nutritional supplements, and began exercising. Trina came to see me for follow-up evaluation in April, 2013. I was amazed with her transformation.

By addressing underlying causes, Trina has had tremendous improvements. Her thyroid hormones improved and inability to lose weight is obviously no longer a problem for Trina. Her body fat percentage went from 44 to 19. She lost 58 pounds of fat and nine inches from both her waist and hips! Now her digestion is fine. She has also had good improvement of fatigue, insomnia, dry skin, mood, and memory.

Trina weight trains three days a week. She goes running at 4:45 am three days a week. When Trina came to see me, she was unable to run the 100-yard length of her driveway. Now she can run 12 kilometers!

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ON THE COVER: Lauren Sesselmann day. I wake up in the morning telling myself I’m going to achieve those goals and have a positive day. I love, especially the night before games, to meditate. I lay down and just let my mind and body relax. I also do mental training with our sports psychologist. We use a program called Brain Paint, where you are hooked up to a computer and told to close your eyes and relax and think about accomplishing your goals. You envision yourself performing everything right, you control your breathing and think positively.

This puts me in a good headspace going into a game. We also do a weekly “spiritual” study with whoever wants to join. We all come from different walks of life and religious backgrounds, so it’s very refreshing to learn about each other in that light. I’m a big believer in having faith, and that pushes me through the hard times.

Do you follow any specific nutritional program (whole foods, clean, gluten free, vegan, etc).

My diet is a little bit different than most because of our training program. We train almost everyday, sometimes twice a day, and burn roughly about 1500 calories per session, so we really need to make sure we refuel our bodies the right way. We have a nutrition specialist that works with us to make sure we are getting enough proteins, carbs, and sugars for our total body weight. We all have to maintain our weights, and if we gain too much or lose too much we try to figure out where the problem is and we alter our diets. I try to eat gluten free as much as I can because of stomach issues and food sensitivities, but my morning usually consists of high fiber cereal, steel cut oats with fruit, cinnamon and honey, or a smoothie. My lunch consists of some type of sandwich/soup/salad, and my dinner consists of some type of meat, vegetable, rice or pasta.

And I have the biggest sweet tooth, so I always leave room for a little taste of dessert!

Describe your philosophy of wellness: I personally don't believe in counting calories or having to be a certain size to be healthy and happy. Everyone is different and we shouldn't strive to be like someone else. I think if you eat healthy, enjoy certain things in moderation, drink water, take your vitamins, and workout your mind, body and soul, and have fun, you will be happy and enjoy life. That is my philosophy. If you are working hard, achieving goals you set for yourself no matter how small they are, that is a step in the right direction.

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The circuits in the DVD are only 10 minutes and work the total body. I think the biggest excuse people have is that they don’t have enough time to work out, or they are always traveling, or don't want to spend hours at the gym. My circuits require no equipment and can be done anywhere you are: in the kitchen making breakfast, at the office reading emails, at the beach taking in the sun...anywhere...they are designed for you to work hard for 10 minutes then get back to your daily routine. I promise you will get a great workout and unleash the inner athlete.

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Tell us a little about yourself: I grew up in Green Bay, WI. I currently live out of a suitcase:) My job takes me all over the world and we are constantly on the move, so I really don’t call a certain place home. But, I grew up in Green Bay, WI and go back there as much as I can! When I am training with Canada, we spend most of our time in Vancouver, B.C, and during summer months, I spend wherever I am playing soccer professionally. I received a degree in Marketing/Advertising at Purdue University, IN. After graduating, I worked for a year as a client rep for IBM. Then I decided to live my dream, so I left on good terms and got drafted into a professional soccer league! As you know, I am a prior Olympic soccer player (won the bronze in the 2012 games in London).

How did you get into fitness/Have you always been fit?

Since I was little, I’ve always loved playing sports and running around outside with the neighborhood kids. I was a huge basketball player and dancer until I fell in love with soccer. I started playing soccer when I was 11; my mother signed me up but I didn’t want to play. I ended up sitting on the bench most of practice crying until I was talked into giving it a try. I went out there and scored a goal! After that, you couldn’t get me off the field! When I went to high school, I got into lifting, plyometrics, added cardio, etc.

Once I started, I noticed a huge difference in my game and that brought me to the college level.

What do you do to stay in shape on a daily basis...describe your workout schedule/what activities you engage in, your specific workout routine....

When I’m in season, we are training 6 days a week with 3-4 double days a week.

We usually do on field soccer work about 5 times a week in the afternoons, and the other sessions consist of either fitness, weight training, or a mobility session. When I’m not in camp, I love mixing it up and trying new things - spin, kickboxing, swimming, Pilates, yoga. You name it, I try it. I can get bored really easily so the variety makes working out fun and motivating!

What do you do to stay in shape mentally, emotionally, spiritually?

Being a champion to me is not only working out your body, but your mind as well. I think your mentality is what pushes you day to day. I use to struggle with my mental game, taking myself out of things and then my performance would suffer. Being with the national team has really opened my eyes and mind to more mental and spiritual training. I take more time for myself before I go to bed setting my goals for the next

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"No More Allergies: A Complete Guide to Preventing, Treating, and Overcoming Allergies" (Gary Null Publishing, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, Inc., February 2014) by Dr. Gary Null, author of more than seventy books on healthy living, gives you western doctors are quick to prescribe. Allergies can manifest in a variety of ways, often in ways that are not considered "allergic" as each individual copes with allergies in different ways. Allergies ranging from seasonal (pollen and leaf mold) and environmental (dust mites, pesticides, sick building syndrome) and food allergies can trigger headaches, brain fog, chronic fatigue, muscle and joint stiffness and breathing problems mimicking other conditions that doctors may misdiagnose as the main source (migraines, asthma, etc). Allergies can have far more serious consequences than simply the sniffles as they an cause chronic inflammation over years leading to other more serious conditions like arthritis, heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer's.

Dr. Null writes that allergies are the result of "an immune system that is in hypervigilant mode." The challenge in alleviating allergy sufferings then begins with building a stronger immune system. Dr. Null offers readers clear, precise understandings of what triggers an allergy including which foods to eat and which foods to avoid, which supplements to take and even allergy-fighting delicious recipes.

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Suffering from headaches, digestive symptoms, or skin issues? Allergies may be the cause. How do you take control of your health? His clear, concise explanations are a testament to why Dr. Null has acquired such a loyal following over the years. Inspiring testimonials underscore the efficacy of this book. There are also pages and pages of scientific studies to allow you to do your own research.

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High School Science Project Reveals High Levels Of Fukushima Nuclear Radiation in Grocery Store Seafood Using a $600 Geiger counter purchased by her father, Canadian high school student Bronwyn Delacruz measured seafood bought at local Canadian grocery stores for radioactive contamination. What she discovered was horrifying. Much of the seafood, particularly the products that were made in China, tested very high for radiation. So one wonders if this is caused by nuclear radiation from Fukushima.

Delacruz studied a variety of seafoods - particularly seaweeds - as part of her winning science project. "Some of the kelp that I found was higher than what the International Atomic Energy Agency sets as radioactive contamination, which is 1,450 counts over a 10-minute period," she said. "Some of my samples came up as 1,700 or 1,800," she said.

Delacruz said the samples that "lit up" the most were products from China that she bought in local grocery stores. It is inexcusable that the Canadian government is not testing this seafood and allowing their citizens to succumb to the radiation exposure.

The Japanese have been testing fish off the coast of Japan, and one fish that was recently caught near Fukushima was discovered to have 124 times the safe level of radioactive cesium! A test in California discovered that 15 out of 15 Bluefin tuna were contaminated with radiation from Fukushima. Radioactive water is still gushing out of the damaged nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean.

PBS reporter Miles O'Brien has pointed at the extreme negligence of the US government when it comes to testing seafood for Fukushima radiation here. Think of your pets, as the fish not fit for human consumption will end up in your beloved petʼs canned and dry food. “Dollar” stores that are prevalent in our communities sell canned fish fit for human consumption from China. So read your labels and avoid this stuff like the plague. Stop feeding your pets fish-laden products of any kind. New Living Magazine warned you three years ago about this happening.

According to researchers at the University of South Wales, the radioactive ocean plume from the Fukushima disaster is going to hit our shores at some point during 2014. Multiple independent tests have already confirmed that levels of nuclear radiation detected on California beaches are more than 10 times normal levels.

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REMEMBERING IFBB ATHLETE ELENA CUZUIOC: A Trophy to the World Italian IFBB Athlete Elena Cuzuioc and her husband and IFBB Pro Athlete Emiliano Dell'Uomo are among the most noted athletes and couples in the European Bodybuilding and Fitness Industry in Italy, and they were just beginning to gain notoriety here in the United States.

Elena competed at this year's Arnold Classic Amateur Competition.

Elena and Emiliano met in the Bodybuilding Industry, and as they got to know each other, they fell madly in love. Their love was evident to everyone that they came in contact with, and everyone who came in contact with them could sense the energy of the love they had for each other.

Elena and Emiliano soon wed on April 30, 2011. One of Elena's wishes was to enjoy a honeymoon in New York. That wish came true this late February and early March during the weekend of her participation in the Arnold Classic Amateur Competition.

Over the years, Elena exhibited significant results in both National and International competition. She and Emiliano built a close relationship with their master trainers, well known coaches Cristiana Casoni and Mauro Sassi, who are known in the industry as being two of the more prepared coaches in Europe. Those who know Casoni and Sassi know that they have not only developed strong competitors out of the athletes that they have trained, but also built strong personal bonds with them, including Elena and Emiliano.

Friends like well-known photographer Giorgio Mesghetz and Web entrepreneur Vittorio Galeano describe Elena as someone who enriched the lives of everyone who came in contact with her. It is said that behind every great man is a great woman, and everyone

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who came in contact with Elena saw that she always stood behind Emiliano in everything that he did. Emiliano and Elena were a team in all aspects of their lives, including being proud IFBB Competitors. Emiliano describes Elena as his pillar of strength in all of his endeavors, and she would bring sunshine into all of his days. Those who knew Elena saw someone who always put her husband before herself and saw him through all of his efforts in his competitions. The making of a bodybuilding athlete is never easy, but if that athlete has someone who provides support, as was the case with Elena and Emiliano, anything can happen.

Sadly, the world of bodybuilding and fitness suffered a great loss on the morning of March 11, when Elena's life came to a tragic end as the result of an automobile accident in Italy. Tributes to Elena poured in from around the world. Bodybuilding and fitness athletes here in the United States join those around the world in offering condolences to Emiliano, Elena's family, her friends, her coaches, and all of those whom she touched.

Elena was a role model to many, and her legacy is that she was a pillar of strength to more than just Emiliano. Her legacy is that she was the perfect example of good character, hard work, dedication, and the pursuit of excellence. It is these characteristics of hers that will continue to live on in others for years to come and for which she will always be remembered.

She has left us one of the most valuable gifts of all, and that is the gift of inspiration.

I would like to thank photographer Giorgio Mesghetz for providing these beautiful images and Vittorio Gagliano for sharing his thoughts about Elena.

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Healthy Sleep Tips to Help the Whole Family Catch Some Zzzz’s Sleep is a precious commodity, and most adults and kids aren't getting enough. You can stave off illness, moodiness, and allaround fatigue if you simply get a little more shuteye every night.

A bonus? It can also help you look better. However, let's face it, very few of us are getting the recommended amount of shut-eye that experts recommend.

While adults only need between 7-9 hours of sleep on average each night, school-age children need nine to 12 hours of shut-eye at night. According to the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, up to 25 percent of children have difficulty falling or staying asleep. And while studies reveal inconsistent bedtimes and lack of quality rest can set off a chain reaction of fatiguerelated health and behavior issues, parents are often left feeling helpless.

Despite early skepticism, melatonin supplements are increasingly gaining acceptance, with many adults using melatonin to combat travel jet-lag or to help wind down in states of insomnia at night. Studies on melatonin use in children have found it to be effective, particularly in reducing the time it takes to fall asleep, and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine considers temporary use safe for children.

As a pediatrician, my view is that an adult or child shouldn't need to take something to fall asleep every night. Sleep is critical to health and plays an important role in our ability to concentrate, our demeanor and attitude, energy level and even immune system.

When routines are interrupted, especially with children, a small dose of melatonin can help us get back on track quickly.

As a father of four boys, I understand the slightest disruption to your family's hard-won bedtime schedule can throw off a child's sleep cycle. I reached for melatonin when my own son's nightly reading routine slipped into a habit of late-night marathons that left him cranky and tired the next morning. I gave him Zarbee's Children's Sleep tablets for three nights until he settled back into his normal bedtime schedule. My son still reads before bed, but now he starts earlier and we have a strictly enforced lights out time.

Daylight Savings Time, back-to-school transitions, and vacations - especially travel that takes you to a new time zone - are some of the most common sleep culprits I experience and hear about from parents of patients. Even sleepovers and the occasional late night can wreak havoc on a kid's sleep pattern for days. That's when melatonin is appropriate. It's like a reset button for your bedtime routine. I developed Zarbee's Sleep and Zarbee's Children's Sleep for those exact situations where you need a little extra help to ease yourself (or your little one) into restful and peaceful sleep.

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Good "Sleep Hygiene," especially consistency, is what's needed for long-term sleep success.

Here are Six Tips to Getting a Good Night's Sleep: Sleep Tip #1. Consistency is Key. Nothing is more important to sleep than a consistent schedule; whenever possible keep routines and sleep schedules the same every night of the week. For children, avoid letting them stay up later and sleep in longer on the weekends. The three-hour shift in your child's sleep cycle is like the jet lag felt the morning after a flight from New York to California.

Sleep Tip #2. Create a Sleep Friendly Bedroom. Bedrooms should be a dark, quiet and slightly cool place where you feel completely comfortable. For children, get rid of television sets and other bedroom distractions. Avoid using the bedroom for punishments or time-outs. You can also equip your child to handle nighttime fears by providing a nightlight, stuffed animals, or flashlight.

Sleep Tip #3. Stick to a Routine. Dedicating 20-30 minutes each night to the same bedtime routine is great for adults, but even more important for children. Routines allow children the time to prepare for sleep. Dim the lights and turn down the volume. Avoid high-energy play too close to bedtime, as it can leave children feeling "wired" for several hours.

Sleep Tip #4. Go 'E-Free' in The Evenings. In our device driven world, it's not enough to just keep the TV off before bed. Studies have shown that the light emitted from electronics, including handheld devices, electronic books and video games, can interfere with normal sleep cycles.

Sleep Tip #5. Brighten the Day and Stay Active. The morning sun or other bright lights will help shift the timing of your natural sleep cycle. Early light exposure will result in earlier evening drowsiness. Daily physical activity will also improve you energy in the day and your ability to fall asleep.

Sleep Tip #6. And Finally, Know the Numbers. It's important to acknowledge how many hour of sleep is needed for each age group and if you or your family are hitting the optimum sleep hours for each individual.

Cortisol, Babies and Sleep Training Some people do not support sleep training because they believe it's stressful for babies. They cite a rise in the cortisol levels of the child, as proof of their beliefs. In actuality, however, using proven sleep-training methods, creates less stress on babies and families.

Cortisol is a stress hormone that is produced in the adrenal glands. It's a hormone that responds to our fight-or-flight instinct, by raising blood pressure and blood sugar, as sudden bursts of energy are needed. In adults, cortisol levels rise in the morning and decrease at night. In newborn babies, cortisol levels peak every 12 hours and are not related to night or day which is one reason why babies experience day/night confusion when it comes to sleep. Once a baby reaches the age of 3 or 4 months, the pattern of cortisol production resembles an adult's patterns; rising in the morning and falling at night.

One of the main goals of sleep-training is teaching a baby how to self soothe, so that they don't experience disruptive night wakings and the constant need for help falling asleep. So while it is true that a baby's cortisol level can rise during this process, it is also true that cortisol levels rise when babies are sleep deprived. In fact, they are much more likely to have chronically high levels of cortisol when they don't sleep properly, and don't experience the restorative sleep they need. In turn, this sets up a vicious cycle where sleep becomes even more elusive.

The long-term benefits of a child being able to get the consolidated sleep he or she needs at night, and a nap-time, cannot be overstated. As a child sleep consultant, I know that morning and afternoon naps serve two different purposes, outside of the obvious need for rest. Morning naps are cognitively restorative, whilst afternoon naps are physically restorative.

In addition, more studies point to sleep deprivation as being a contributing factor of childhood diabetes, obesity, anxiety, depression, inability to focus, hyperactivity, over diagnosis and incorrect diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactive disorder, and lower reading and math scores. Sleep deprivation is particularly taxing for mom who is at a higher risk for postpartum depression when she is not getting the rest she needs, Sleep deprivation also takes a toll on marriages and the workplace. It also needs to be pointed out that a baby who is cared for by a chronically depressed mother, will experience a rise in cortisol levels due to the mom's inability to show concern and sensitivity.

There will always be those who feel sleep-training is too stressful for the child, that in the long run, it can cause psychological, emotional and mental harm.

However, a 2012 study published in Pediatrics, strongly supports sleep-training as a healthy part of development. This study showed that babies who were sleep-trained using either the Ferber method or the camping-out method, did not have an increased

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risk of emotional, psychological, or behavioral disorders at age 6. In fact, babies who were in the control group and not sleep-trained, actually had a higher rate of behavior disorders. Furthermore, mothers of infants who were not sleep-trained had a higher rate of depression.

When it comes to sleep-training, more than likely, there will be crying, and yes, a rise in cortisol in the beginning. But what needs to be considered is the benefit a child, (and consequently an entire family) derives from experiencing consolidated, unbroken sleep: happy, calm, and a greater ability to learn. When sleep-training takes place in a home where the child feels secure, cared for, and loved, and the parents are working to achieve the best outcome for everyone's benefit, then it's a win-win situation, and cortisol the stress hormone, can be kept at an appropriate and healthy level.

If you want to pre-empt sleep problems, or if you already know your child is not getting the sleep he/she needs, start by making sure your baby sleeps in a room that is: a) Cool: The optimal temperature is 68-70 degrees. b) Quiet: A white noise machine is perfect at blocking out indoor and outdoor noise. Avoid using mobiles or song machines as they are over-stimulating. c) Dark: On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the darkest, you want 10! (Incidentally, these tips work for adults as well!)

Once your baby reaches the age of 4 months, you can begin to put him or her on a nap schedule: The morning nap will begin between 8:15 and 9 am; the afternoon nap will begin between 11:30 am and 1:00 pm; If your baby is under the age of 8 months, there will probably be the need for a half hour nap later in the afternoon.

As the mom of 4 grown children, I can tell you firsthand how stressful parenthood can be. I can also tell you that if you can avoid, or overcome sleep issues, you will minimize many of the challenges, while increasing much of the joy, of being a parent.

Angela Walsh is a Certified Child Sleep Consultant, and the founder of Babes in Sleepland. She can help tired and stressed families get back on track, and get the sleep they need and desire. To learn more about Angela and how she can help you, visit her website, babesinsleepland.com We all know about not sleeping with our cell phone by our beds...but the hours we spend on our cell phones daily has been linked to headaches, mood imbalance, cognitive dysfunction and sleep impairment according to researchers from Wayne State University in the US and Swedenʼs Karolinska Institute. They reported their findings at Massachusett Institute of Technologyʼs Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium (PIERS). Researchers say the most dramatic effect cell phone usage has is that it causes users to have trouble falling and staying asleep at night. More than HALF the subjects suffered from the reported adverse symptoms.

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HEALTH FREEDOM: SURPRISE MEDICAL BILLS NOW AGAINST THE LAW IN NY STATE! New York Curbs Medical Bills Containing Surprises

by Anemona Hartocollis March 30, 2014, New York Times

Every year, thousands of New Yorkers find themselves responsible for a surprise medical bill from a doctor, like an anesthesiologist, who becomes involved in their care but, unbeknown to the patient, is not covered by their insurance.

Now a provision in the state budget agreement announced is intended to protect consumers by requiring that they be given a reaSuperintendent Ben Lawsky speaks at Coalition news conference, sonable amount of notice when an 3/28/14, with Heidi Siegrifed of NYFAHC and Kate Breslin of Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy out-of-network doctor will be treating them.

If they are stuck with a surprise bill, patients will be responsible only for whatever their co-pay would be if the doctor were in-network. The out-of-network doctor and the insurance company will have to hash out the bill using what is known as baseball arbitration, with each proposing a price and an arbitrator choosing one of them. The law will go into effect in one year.

"The heart of the bill came out of the fact that the No. 1 complaint on health insurance issues we receive year after year is people who get stuck with surprise balance bills," Benjamin Lawsky, superintendent of the state's Financial Services Department, which regulates insurance, said on Sunday.

Usually the doctors involved are not the primary physician whom the patient has come to know but a radiologist, pathologist or anesthesiologist involved in a procedure, like surgery or colonoscopy. Sometimes, patients make it to the operating table before they learn that the out-of-network doctor is involved in the operation.

Insurance plans typically either do not permit patients to go to doctors out of their prescribed network, or charge more when they do. Mr. Lawsky said that patients with plans restricting them to in-network doctors tend to be the patients who are most cost-conscious and can least afford surprise bills.

He said his department got several thousand complaints a year but suggested that many more people had the problem but did not complain.

"We think this is potentially a national model," Mr. Lawsky said. "These surprise balance bills are very prevalent around the country." The bill was widely supported by consumer advocates and organizations like the American Cancer Society, as cancer patients are often saddled with such bills.

"It's a huge cause of credit problems and consumer bankruptcy," Mark Scherzer, a consumer advocate, said.

The law would be the toughest in the nation, said Chuck Bell, program director of Consumers Union, the nonprofit that publishes Consumer Reports.

One patient affected by the old system was Claudia Knafo, a concert pianist from the Upper West Side of Manhattan who needed spinal surgery. Ms. Knafo said she carefully researched which surgeon to choose, and chose one at her usual hospital. He listed her insurance plan on the hospital website and a patient coordinator confirmed the coverage, she said. After the surgery, the insurance company told her that the doctor had dropped her plan in 1997. She received a bill for $101,000, and her insurance paid only $3,500, leaving her with a $97,000 surprise balance.

Ms. Knafo considered bankruptcy and divorce before the state attorney general and Mr. Lawsky interceded and she was let off the hook. "Our lives OBAMACARENY.ORG were really consumed by this," We will explain all available plans, she said on Sunday. Two years the Benefits and the Premiums later, she added, "I still somePossible Subsidies or Tax Credits times have nightmares that it's not Help you enroll in the plan resolved." that is best for you!

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PRAISE FOR GOVERNOR CUOMO According to Beth Finkel, NY State Director of AARP: "Too often, New York patients are billed for services outside of their network that they didn't choose or know they would be receiving, particularly in emergency situations. For older patients, the unexpected bills can break their delicate kitchen table economies. AARP commends the Governor for his leadership in tackling this crucial health care issue and moving to protect New Yorkers from surprise medical bills that could break the bank. This legislation is much needed in New York. We thank Governor Cuomo for proposing it and the Legislature for supporting it as part of the final state budget."

Chuck Bell, Programs Director for Consumers Union stated: "Consumers Union commends Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders for enacting strong consumer protections against surprise out-of-network medical bills, as part of the state budget. These comprehensive, carefully-formulated provisions are a huge step forward for preventing unexpected medical bills, which put significant financial and psychological strain on New York patients and their families."

"Through this action, New York State is leading the nation by enacting the toughest state consumer protections in the country against surprise medical bills. Gov. Cuomo's plan creates a comprehensive, efficient framework for improving network adequacy, improving consumer information, and quickly resolving surprise bills when they do occur. The approved legislation features an independent arbitration process to ensure that billing disputes are quickly resolved, and that the consumer is removed from the center of the dispute. This aribitration process and hold harmless provisions protect consumers from unnecessary debt and collections processes, and from being ensnared in protracted arguments between insurance companies and providers. " Elisabeth Benjamin, Community Service Society Health Care For All New York (HCFANY), a coalition of more than 160 consumer advocacy organizations dedicated to achieving quality affordable health coverage for all New Yorkers, says “Surprise medical bills have harmed thousands of New Yorkers and their families for years. Surprise medical bills arise when a consumer is treated by an out-of-network provider without their knowledge, for example for surgery provided after an emergency admission. Surprise out-of-network bills lead to medical debt, which is associated with nearly two-thirds of American personal bankruptcies. The new law contains a critical element that holds consumers harmless in surprise billing situations by taking them outof-the-middle of billing disputes between providers and insurance plans. The legislation also ensures that medical providers and insurance carriers can quickly and efficiently resolve out-of-network billing disputes, leading to a more efficiently run health care system.

HCFANY lauds Governor Cuomo, Superintendent of Financial Services Benjamin J. Lawsky and Deputy Superintendent Troy Oechsner as well as the leadership of the State Assembly and Senate for their leadership in ensuring New Yorkers enjoy amongst the best insurance protections in the nation.”

IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED A SURPRISE MEDICAL BILL: WHAT TO DO Important note: The new New York State out-of-network consumer protections do not take effect until 2016, because it will take some time to write and implement the new rules for preventing surprise bills, and communicate them to the health plans and providers, and establish the independent dispute resolution process.

However, the providers and health plans do know these changes are coming, so that should give them a strong incentive to provide good information and assistance for avoiding unnecessary out-of-network expenses.

In the mean time, if you have problems with a surprise medical bill, you can contact the New York State Department of Financial Services (http://www.dfs.ny.gov/consumer/fileacomplaint.htm or 1 (800) 342-3736), the New York Attorney General (http://www.ag.ny.gov/bureau/health-care-bureau or 1-800-428-9071), or Community Health Advocates http://www.communityhealthadvocates.org/ or 1-888-614-5400) to lodge a formal complaint against your insurance company and/or medical professional who has surprised billed you.

Visit www.FairHealthConsumer.org to look up information about specific rates for outof-network reimbursement, and to compare the Usual and Customary Rate to the Medicare Rate.

For more specifics on this new law: http://stopsurprisemedicalbills.org/

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LYME DISEASE: The Great Mimicker Cont’d from page 3 Lyme arthritis usually affects the knees and feet and in some patients, arthritis can occur in other joints, including the ankles, elbows, wrist, hips, and shoulders. Pain is often mild or moderate, usually with swelling at the involved joint.

In some cases, Lyme disease kills. If it doesn’t, by late stage IV the symptoms it causes will sadly and likely make you wish you were dead.

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pharmaceutical medicine that comes even close to that safety record.

Easy to see why ‘Big Pharma’ is not interested in letting the news out about ozone.

You can learn more about intravenous medical ozone at www.ozoneuniversity.com. Recently Gary Null, PhD, made a powerful documentary called “Ozone Therapy: The Miracle Medicine” (available at www.garynull.com) discussing the use, safety and medical benefits of it. Some 40 patients also appear giving testimonials demonstrating ozone’s ability to completely get rid of many diseases and conditions including Lyme Disease.

You can also call Dr. Howard Robins in his Manhattan office at 212-581-0101 with questions. He is considered my many to be the foremost clinical expert on intravenous medical ozone in North America with over 22 years experience and over 185,000 treatment performed.

Please don’t wait any longer. You’ve suffered long enough, haven’t you? Isn’t it time to stop living in pain and misery and get your life back?

In many, but not all cases, antibiotics may eliminate the infection and its symptoms, especially if the illness is treated early.

Unfortunately, even when caught early, antibiotics don’t always work.

Many people are allergic to the drugs needed or develop sensitivity reactions and have to stop them. Delayed or inadequate treatment (often treating for too short a period of time) can lead to the more serious symptoms, which can be disabling and even harder to treat, that If you have questions, you may contact Dr. Howard Robins at 212is, unless medical ozone is used.

581-0101.

Dr. Robins is considered by many to be the foremost clinical Over the past 22 years, intravenous medical ozone has been safely and effectively used to destroy and eliminate Lyme disease, expert on the use of Ozone in North America with over 21 years of clinieven in late stage infections. Often when all hope is gone, even after cal practice and 180,000 treatments performed. years of suffering medical ozone has proven successful.

What happens is, when medical grade oxygen and ozone gas is safely and painlessly injected by trained professionals into a vein (you can’t get an embolus from oxygen, only from nitrogen gas), the extra ”O” in the ozone molecule acts like a glue stealing an electron from anything in our body that it can latch onto. Healthy cells in our body contain natural anti-oxidants that protect them against damage or destruction.

Only pathogens are destroyed.

So why haven’t you heard about ozone therapy? Follow the money trail! It may be hard to believe, but the pharmaceutical industry along with help from the FDA has suppressed information about it’s benefits and it’s use here in the USA, because of the money that would be lost if the use of antibiotics, antivirals and antifungal medicines were diminished due to it’s amazing benefits.

Ozone is simply a non-patentable medicine. Since it is a highly reactive gas, it has to be made “fresh” at the time of its use in a machine that passes electric current through medical grade oxygen in a special hand-blown glass tube. It can’t be stored in a powder, tablet, capsule or liquid form like other medicines.

Usually in just a few weeks, symptoms begin to diminish offering hope and finally giving relief. Intravenous medical ozone when it enters the body attacks and kills all Lyme disease causing bacteria. It does it safely, virtually with no adverse reactions. In addition, it destroys all unwanted viruses, fungus, yeast, mold, harmful free radicals and toxins, thus cleansing your body and boosting your own natural immune system.

Long Island And did I say it does it safely and Therapy with virtually no adverse reactions? The most famous study done on its safety was Available published in Germany in 1982.

In Germany, medical ozone therapy is used pre and post-operatively to prevent infections. Jacobs, et al., reported in his published study that close to 400,000 patients were given over 5,500,000 treatments over a two-year period with an adverse reaction rate of .0007! There is no

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