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Get off the couch......

Posted by Charles Waisbren on October 12, 2018 at 5:00 PM

Go out and take your dog for a walk....Studies show that it is good exercise for everyone...

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Trim and fit: You may still have heart disease......

Posted by Charles Waisbren on October 05, 2018 at 12:32 PM

You may be trim and fit.....and yet you may still have heart disease. There are five major risk factors for heart blockages: FAMILY HISTORY, high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and smoking. Hence, even if you are a non smoker with a terrific blood pressure, good blood sugar and a normal cholesterol level, if you have a family history of heart disease you are at risk. For people with risk factors, I continue to recommend an ultra-fast CT of the heart vessels to get a better idea of the cardiac status. 
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Prescription strength fish oil is the way to go......

Posted by Charles Waisbren on September 28, 2018 at 12:35 PM

If you have atherosclerosis, it is now proven that a statin PLUS Vascepa ( a prescription fish oil with only EPA) prevents a cardiac event better than just a statin only. The over the counter fish oils are not pure or potent enough to have this benefit.....
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Caution: Your feet are at risk.......

Posted by Charles Waisbren on September 02, 2018 at 11:38 AM

Public showers, locker rooms and swimming pools can be hazardous to your foot health. They are breeding grounds for fungus....Wear flip flops and keep your toe nails short to help prevent athlete's foot.

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Develop good sleep hygiene!

Posted by Charles Waisbren on August 24, 2018 at 5:07 PM

Most people know they need to eat right and exercise to be healthy. But what about sleep? We spend about one-third of our lives asleep, and sleep is essential to better health. But many of us are struggling with sleep. Four out of five people say that they suffer from sleep problems at least once a week and wake up feeling exhausted. So how do you become a more successful sleeper? You need good sleep hygiene!:

Bedtime: Go to bed at about the same time every night, includingweekends.

Don’t Sleep In: Keep your wake-up time consistent. Don’t sleep in on the weekends..

Avoid Screens: Turn off the tablet, the television and the phone. The blue light in your screen has the same effect on your brain as sunlight, which means it wakes you up just when you want to be drifting off..

No Night Eating: Don’t eat meals close to bedtime and avoid evening and late night snacking. If your body is churning through a big meal, it’s certainly not going to get the rest it needs. And if you’re overweight or prone to digestion problems, you’re likely to experience painful heartburn and reflux if you binge too close to bedtime.

Keep It Cool: Cool bodies sleep better, but most people keep their bedrooms too warm at night, which can interfere with sleep. Taking a hot bath before bedtime is a good idea, because once you get out of the bath, your body cools down more quickly, which will help you drift off to sleep.

 

Vinegar for weight reduction.......

Posted by Charles Waisbren on July 29, 2018 at 9:56 AM

Vinegar actually slows down the absorption of carbohydrates. Hence it blocks sudden rises in blood sugar. Because of this, it can be helpful in controlling diabetes as well as in assisting in modest weight reduction.
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Don't have your vacation ruined.....

Posted by Charles Waisbren on July 20, 2018 at 8:58 AM

It is now vacation time. Prepare for the unspeakable. "Traveler's Constipation" is real....... Drink lots of water and increase your fiber intake on your trip.
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