Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Diet and Nutrition, Gastroenterology, Health Tips, Holistic Health, Popular, Women's Health
You’ve heard about it, everyone seems to be doing it, all the hot celebrities are endorsing it—but what exactly is a “cleanse”?
Technically, a cleanse is any dietary or lifestyle regimen that serves to remove toxins from the body and restore optimal health. Weight loss often is a desired side effect, but is not the primary goal. Cleansing, when done properly and not as an extreme crash diet, can be a healthy part of a routine that, many believe, will leave you feeling good, healthy and energized. Advocates also state that cleansing improves your immune system, fights cancer, treats depression and provides a spiritual experience. (more…)
Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Health Tips, Rehab Medicine
Guest post by Abigail Strubel, MA, LCSW
The addiction self-help groups Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous have a name for the holiday season: “The Big Three”—Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. These holidays often are associated with increased alcohol consumption among non-addicts, as well as increased risk of relapse for people in recovery.
Not only is alcohol often served as part of celebratory meals, or used to create traditional holiday treats like fruitcake and eggnog, but the holidays themselves can cause stress or increase feelings of loneliness or disappointment. These feelings can become significant relapse “triggers”—factors that might lead to a return to substance abuse.
So how can a recovering addict stay sober during the holiday season? By maintaining a relapse prevention plan—simple steps you can take and tips to remember that will help prevent your triggers from increasing your desire to use again. (more…)
Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Health Tips
Guest post by Robin Kerner, PhD, Director, Quality Initiatives and Outcomes, Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Mount Sinai Roosevelt
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…trees, lights, extra pounds and family stress! The season looks so pretty and perfect on holiday greeting cards; however, for most of us, life is more complicated than what those scenes capture. This discrepancy can create even more stress as we may wonder, “Am I the only person out there who doesn’t love the holidays?” Let me start by saying this is definitely not the case. If you find yourself struggling this time of year, know you are not alone—and there are things you can do to help manage the stress and depression that can set in during the holiday period. (more…)
Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Health Tips, Your Health
According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, about one third of cancers in high-income countries can be attributed to preventable factors such as nutrition and physical activity. In the United States, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women, astoundingly impacting one in every eight women in their lifetimes.
At this time, we don’t know exactly why many women develop breast cancer, but the following tips from the Dubin Breast Center’s Clinical Nutrition Coordinator Alexandra Rothwell, RD, can help to reduce your risk for cancer and may help to prevent recurrence among cancer survivors.
Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Diet and Nutrition, Exercise, Health Tips
The holidays often are an excuse to indulge in sweet desserts, alcohol and higher-fat delicacies. If you or someone you love is trying to lose weight, the holidays can be challenging. Parties, open bars, large meals and perishable gifts all provide temptations for dieters. If you know someone who is trying to lose weight, it is important to support his or her effort. Think first before gifting them with a sweet treat. Here are some alternative ideas for your generosity this holiday season: (more…)
Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Health Tips, Your Health
Having to eat gluten free or having a child in your family who needs to eat this way can be challenging this time of year, when so many festivities center on food. The same recommendations for year-round nutritional and emotional health in tackling gluten-free eating are even more important during the holiday time.
There are some trends that make gluten-free eating more manageable these days. Yes, the word about gluten-free living is spreading. It is apparent that many more people know about and are choosing gluten-free foods for a variety of reasons.
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You’ve heard about it, everyone seems to be doing it, all the hot celebrities are endorsing it—but what exactly is a “cleanse”?
