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health concerns, Healthy Lifestyle May 11, 2015 0Comments

Dangers of Smoking

One of the most common medical questions revolves around smoking. Smokers want to know the dangers of smoking and how quitting can help. Once a person stops smoking, how quickly can they reduce their risks and regain their health? The truth is that smoking negatively affects every aspect of your health, from minor inconveniences to major health issues and possible death. The dangers of smoking are very real, but preventable.

Cigarettes contain a variety of harmful ingredients that are not meant for human consumption. Formaldehyde, arson, tar and a long list of other damaging chemicals combine to create a potentially lethal combination. The effects don’t take place overnight, but over time. The risk for serious health problems increases with repeated use.

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GI Health, kidney stones, Stomach pain May 10, 2015 0Comments

Common Causes of Stomach Pain

Everyone has been through abdominal pain. The question becomes is this something due to temporary indigestion or is it something more serious? Without the diagnostic skills of your friendly gastrointestinal doctor in Queens what are the known symptoms of serious abdominal pain? And what are the causes of serious stomach pain?

Symptoms of Stomach Distress

Everyone has been through the kind of stomach pain that comes and goes. This is usually the result of either what we’ve eaten or if we’ve eaten too much. But there are more serious causes of stomach pain and these are defined as the more serious symptoms:

GI Health, kidney stones, Stomach pain May 10, 2015 0Comments 0Likes

Diet and exercise, Dry Skin, Skin Health May 6, 2015 0Comments

8 Foods That Are Bad for Your Skin

Science tells us that your skin is pretty much what you eat. You can eat foods that stop cancer — with orange peels as a surprising albeit mostly inedible example. You can also eat foods that can make pretty much your every skin concern much worse. Here are eight foods that are bad for your skin.

Diet and exercise, Dry Skin, Skin Health May 6, 2015 0Comments 0Likes

Diet and exercise, Healthy Skin May 4, 2015 0Comments

The Best Diet for Healthy Skin

You are what you eat isn’t just an old saying. It’s actually scientifically documented by many studies. All of these studies say, in one form or another, that what you eat determines your skin condition. Here are seven common foods, according to trial studies as well as advice from a top dermatologist in NJ that will help to keep your skin healthy and clear and, in one case, even fight skin cancer.

Diet and exercise, Healthy Skin May 4, 2015 0Comments 0Likes

digestion, Nutrition, Yogurt March 19, 2015 0Comments

Health Benefits of Yogurt

Undoubtedly, yogurt has become one of America’s favorite foods. In a recent report from the market research company NPD (National Purchase Dairy), yogurt consumption has doubled since the year 2000, and there are no signs of its popularity slowing any time soon. In fact, data out of National Agricultural Statistics Services show that yogurt sales have risen by more than 100 percent in the new millennium, with profits for yogurt companies in the billions. Throughout the country, yogurt is a fave of both young and old, not just for its creamy yumminess, but for its many health benefits as well. If you’re not a yogurt eater yet, the following information on the myriad health benefits that yogurt can offer might just change your mind.

digestion, Nutrition, Yogurt March 19, 2015 0Comments 0Likes

GI Health, Nutrition, Unhealthy habits March 15, 2015 0Comments

How to Maintain GI Health

How you feel can be a direct result of your gastrointestinal health. Your physical and emotional well-being, level of energy, and ability to perform your daily activities are directly linked to how effectively your digestive system is performing its job of flushing waste and toxins out of your body. Without a properly functioning digestive tract, the human body becomes a sluggish mess. If left untreated, all those toxins can cause serious complications to literally every organ and every system of your body. The fact is, though, that maintaining proper GI health often is a matter of making just a few adjustments to your lifestyle. If you’re feeling listless, heavy, and unable to enjoy everyday activities, your digestive system may need a little assistance. Following are some tips from GI doctors in Queens that can help you maintain proper GI health in order to get back to your regular, energetic self.

GI Health, Nutrition, Unhealthy habits March 15, 2015 0Comments 0Likes

Skin Cancer, Skin Health March 12, 2015 0Comments

Demographics of Skin Cancer

The incidence of skin cancer is on the rise in the United States. Although statistics show that some cancer rates are down, the fact is that skin cancer is the most common form of cancer being diagnosed in the country. Skin cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer, since the causes are often due to certain behaviors that can be avoided. And yet the recent rise in skin cancer cases may be seen as proof that this type of cancer may not be taken quite as seriously as other types of cancer. Following is information on the demographics of skin cancer incidence throughout the country, as well as steps that can be taken to help prevent the development of the many types of skin cancer.

Skin Cancer, Skin Health March 12, 2015 0Comments 0Likes

Dry Skin, Moisturize, Skin Health March 9, 2015 0Comments

How to Prevent Dry Skin in Winter

Winter in New Jersey can be a snowy wonderland. From fun family wintertime activities, to cuddle time in front of the fire, winter brings fabulous opportunities to bond with loved ones and spend exciting times together. But winter sure can be hard on your skin. When Old Man Winter stirs up the best of his blistery freezes, the first thing we want to do is duck indoors and crank up the heat. Unfortunately, all that heat generation can cause dry, itchy, flaky skin. So what do you do when winter conjures up frosty weather that causes you to turn up skin-drying heat inside? Here are some tips from top dermatologists in New Jersey on how to prevent dry skin in winter that will help you maintain moist, healthy, supple skin, even when Jack Frost throws you his best wintertime curve ball.

Dry Skin, Moisturize, Skin Health March 9, 2015 0Comments 0Likes

Diet and exercise, Healthy Skin, Moisturize March 5, 2015 0Comments

How to Keep Skin Healthy

Did you know skin is a body organ? It’s true. As a matter of fact, your skin is the largest organ in your body, and just like every other bodily organ, it needs proper care and nutrients to keep it healthy. Do you spend too much time in the sun, with your skin unprotected from UV rays? Do you forget to drink 6 to 8 glasses of water every day? Do you neglect eating 4 to 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day? Do you smoke or use other tobacco products? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, your skin likely isn’t as healthy as it could be, and that could mean you’re looking older than you have to. Keeping your body’s largest organ in optimal condition isn’t difficult. In fact, it can take minimal effort on your part. Following are a few tips from top dermatologists in Livingston on how to keep your skin healthy for a lifetime.

Diet and exercise, Healthy Skin, Moisturize March 5, 2015 0Comments 0Likes

circulation, digestion March 2, 2015 0Comments

Health Benefits of Drinking Water

The human body is made up, on average, of approximately 60 percent water. Your body needs to maintain its proper percentage of water in order to keep you in optimal health. Unfortunately, if you’re not drinking enough water on a daily basis that means your health is at risk. There are a number of medical conditions, ranging from mild to severe that can occur if your body doesn’t get the water it needs. From skin to digestion to circulation and even body temperature, water works in your body to keep the whole thing performing optimally. If you’re someone who isn’t drinking enough water every day, you’re likely also experiencing health problems that you may not even realize are directly linked to your lack of H2O consumption. Top dermatologists in New Jersey recommend drinking between 6 and 8 glasses of water daily. Following is information on the health benefits of drinking water that just may convince you to wise up and drink up!

circulation, digestion March 2, 2015 0Comments 0Likes