Health Experts

3 Tips for diabetes awareness

Dr. Matthew Alpert O.D. — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:29:00 -0800

It’s the time of the year of again when taking a nap on the couch seems to beat out exercise a little more often that we’d like to admit. It can be pretty easy to forget about our health in all the commotion of the holiday season, but it’s important for us to be aware of and understand our risks for diseases like diabetes.

Lose weight with the MyPlate food guide

Michele Dudash — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:54:00 -0700

After years of following the food pyramid, the USDA recently changed its look with the new MyPlate food guide icon. Following this new guide can help you fill your plate wisely and may even help you lose weight, too. Try these diet tips on for size.

Tips to prevent diabetes-related complications in aging parents

NYC Senior Care — Thu, 19 May 2011 12:25:00 -0700

It's estimated that one-third of adults over the age of 65 are living with diabetes. While diabetes can be managed relatively easy for younger adults, seniors managing diabetes present special challenges that can hinder keeping their condition under control. To help manage diabetes in senior parents and loved ones, take these steps to help lower the risk of complications and issues that can arise from an inconsistent and inadequate diabetic care routine.

Low-calorie ways to stay hydrated this summer

Michele Dudash — Wed, 11 May 2011 12:04:00 -0700

The summer season brings rising temperatures, bright sunshine and active people in the great outdoors. These factors can zap your hydration status, leaving you searching for the nearest thirst-quenching fix. While water may be the best source of hydration, these healthy low-calorie concoctions will also do the trick.

Spring clean your kitchen for healthier eating

Michelle Dudash — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:29:00 -0700

Signs of spring have already sprung as budding flowers and rising temperatures are leaving people inspired to clean out their homes. Whether your mantra is to divide and conquer, or gut out the kitchen completely, these tips can help you start off spring and summer in a healthier way.

7 Best ways to bust stress

Dr. Claudia Welch — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 12:06:00 -0700

Fast, ambitious lives can cause anxiety that becomes as much a part of our daily rhythms as our work and lattes. Whenever we are stressed, our bodies respond by releasing stress hormones, including cortisol, that can stay in circulation for days. This can lead to many serious health problems, like increased risk of heart disease, osteoporosis, menstrual problems, infertility, stroke and cancer. Here are seven fun things you can do to decrease your stress and better your health.

Inspiring tips for Alzheimer’s caregivers

Olivia Ames Hoblitzelle — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 08:50:00 -0700

When my husband first received a tentative diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, I initially felt detached and numb. Could this really be happening to us? He’d been forgetting more than was average for someone in their early 70s, yet I felt mainly disbelief. In the months that followed, my family and I experienced a wide range of feelings: sadness, grief, anxiety, resentment, frustration, fear and anger – all totally understandable. If you’re facing emotional duress because a loved one has Alzheimer’s, here are some of the best tips to help you and your loved one on this journey.

The HCG Diet: Your questions answered

Michelle Dudash — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 03:49:00 -0700

Swimsuit season is right around the corner, leaving many women looking for something new to try this spring to lose those stubborn winter pounds. The HCG diet is one of the hottest diet crazes of the moment, leaving dieters curious. Here are the answers to the big questions.

How to get toned with yoga

Michelle Dudash — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 09:27:00 -0700

Madonna, Gwyneth, and Jennifer do it, and so can you. Yoga that is. Sculpting, strengthening, and stretching like the celebrities has never been easier with the help of some good yoga moves. So what is it that's stopping you? Julia Pearl, a Phoenix-based certified yoga instructor and star of her own DVD series, helps break down the barriers between you and your yoga mat.

5 Tips to help your tween girl become a physically and emotionally healthy woman

Erika Katz — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:42:00 -0800

Don’t you love the drama of the tween years? Though you may be tempted to throw your hands in the air and give up on your tween daughter, you really do have the ability to bond with your tween girl and help her grow up into a physically and emotionally healthy young woman. Here’s how.

Nutrition for kids: How to get your kids to eat vegetables

Michelle Dudash — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:07:00 -0800

You’ve tried and tried, yet your child may still push the vegetables to the side of his or her plate or toss them under the table for the family dog to find. What's a mom to do when this happens? Janice Newell Bissex, MS, RD, and co-author of No Whine with Dinner, prefers the "weaving" method over hiding vegetables completely. “Kids should learn to eat vegetables and enjoy them as they grow up because they want to and because they think vegetables taste good. Serving vegetables out in the open from day one, and sprinkling them throughout most recipes is an effective approach.”

How to get more out of your health care

Cynthia Haines, MD — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 11:29:00 -0800

In the coming months and years, you will likely be shouldering more and more of the burden of health care expenses -- if it hasn’t happened to you already. This can be an unsettling concept, when good health can often feel out of our control. Accessing health care also costs you time and energy -- arguably much more important than money. Believe it or not, you really can stay healthier for less money and with less use of the health care system. Here’s how.

Losing weight with the new Dietary Guidelines

Michelle Dudash — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 07:25:00 -0800

Over time, the Food Guide Pyramid has evolved, and on January 31, 2011, the USDA declared the new nutritional laws of the land. With more than two-thirds of Americans overweight, the recommendations address a portly population. Uncle Sam may help you shed a few pounds if you follow these new Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

10 Snacks that are scrumptious and diet savvy

Michelle Dudash — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:28:00 -0800

For many, ringing in the New Year means beginning resolutions to eat healthier and lose weight. However, this doesn’t have to mean snacking on just carrots and celery. Try out these new snacks that are under 200 calories to help keep you on track, scrumptiously.

2-week weight loss: Tips for getting started

Kim Grundy — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 05:51:00 -0800

Whether you are trying to shed those last five pounds for a wedding, reunion or to fit back into your favorite pair of jeans, you can lose weight and keep it off with our 2-week weight loss plan. No extreme measures or fad diets – just small adjustments to your everyday life. Here is how to get started.

How to manage your emotions at work

Alberto Villoldo, PhD — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:09:00 -0800

It's natural for you to feel angry or sad at different times and sometimes for no reason whatsoever. No amount of positive thinking will keep you from these occasional feelings, and though they may not last long, they can lead to trouble at work. When you experience instinctive emotions that are toxic, they may not only have detrimental effects on your health, they can also impair your ability to perform on the job.

Overcome toxic emotions to improve your relationships

Alberto Villoldo, PhD — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 11:56:00 -0800

You are always in relationship with another, be it your beloved, your family, the taxi driver or yourself. Relationships bring out the best and worst emotions in us. When you're in a relationship, it's easy to get overwhelmed with instinctive "toxic" emotions that begin to negatively affect your physical and emotional well-being as well as your long-term brain health. Here's how you can overcome toxic emotions in your relationships and be the happiest and healthiest you can be.

Weight loss: Support for keeping the pounds off

Jaime Brenkus — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 08:30:00 -0800

Success in life is not about a matter of inches or pounds. Success is when you start taking the first steps toward a meaningful, worthwhile goal. In determining your health-related goals, whether it be weight loss or just overall fitness, it’s smart to also choose a health and fitness facility that not only offers support but also fits your lifestyle.

How to lose weight and still enjoy carbs

Michelle Dudash — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 08:35:00 -0800

Your New Year resolutions may find you jumping on the low-carb wagon. However, one can live on meat, green vegetables and eggs for only so long, but what if you discovered that you could eat your favorite starchy foods again and still stay on track? Emerging evidence shows how you can, and should, welcome those foods and how they may even help you lose weight.

Teaching our kids the art of creativity

Dr Ben Michaelis — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 11:35:00 -0800

As parents we often put a tremendous emphasis on our kids doing well in school. A good education is important, but academic learning is just one type of intelligence. It’s important to remember that school is not an end in and of itself but a way to help children develop. There are many ways we can encourage learning that do not involve long division or physics. Promoting creativity is one way you can have a tremendous impact on your child’s development and well-being as well as bond with them in a fun and meaningful way.

Clean food: Healthy eating in the New Year

Terry Walters — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 13:40:00 -0800

A new year has started, and if you're like me, you over-indulged a bit too much over the holidays. But we all want to look better, feel better and be healthier in 2011. How can we reach that goal? As the author of two books, Clean Food and Clean Start, I've learned a lot about eating more nutritiously with ease and all the benefits you will enjoy, and I'd like to share some of my knowledge with you about how you can eat healthy this year.