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10 Unexpected Ways You Are Aging Your Skin

June 1, 2016 by Melissa Chapman

Chances are that you are doing all you can to maintain youthful looking skin. You may be diligent about wearing sunscreen daily, using an anti-aging product, and applying moisturizer. However, there are a few mistakes that people often make, not realizing that they are sabotaging their skin and causing extra wrinkles.

Dr. Kally Papantoniou a board certified New York Dermatologist who often sees “skin saboteurs” in her practice, shares 10 skin sins that are easily avoidable. Be honest, are you guilty of any of the following? (more…)

Food and Nutrition: Carbs, Fats, Sugar: Will the Real Culprit Please Stand Up?

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – San Francisco, CA, May 25, 2016 – For more than fifty years, we’ve suffered whiplash as each new scientific study seemed to contradict the preceding one and en masse, we changed our diets to conform to the latest nutritional advice – advice that was supposed to keep us healthy and slim. And what happened? We got fat. According to the NIH, more than 2 in 3 American adults are considered to be overweight and more than 1 in 3 adults are considered to be obese. (more…)

Spine Doctor Gives Tips on Natural Relief From Back Pain

May 2016

Sleep is supposed to be a respite from our troubles, but sometimes the way we sleep – and the mattress and pillows we surround ourselves with – can actually contribute to troubling back pain, according to interventional pain management specialist Dr. Kaliq Chang of Atlantic Spine Center. (more…)

Tackling a True Pain in the Neck: Whiplash Diagnosis and Treatment

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – West Orange, NJ, May 24, 2016 – The old expression “a pain in the neck” takes on new significance when it’s whiplash that’s causing the problem. A common injury that’s often misunderstood, whiplash should be swiftly diagnosed and treated if those affected want to quickly recover, according to Daveed Frazier, MD, a Harvard-trained, orthopedic spine surgeon at Atlantic Spine Center. (more…)

FitnessWALKING: 6 Ways To Walk Off Weight After Menopause

ByCINDY KUZMA

With age comes wisdom, a full life, and discounts on movie tickets and rental cars. But as your body moves through—and beyond—the shifts ofmenopause, biology does throw a few whammies your way in the weight gain department: About 10 pounds, on average, according to San Francisco-based functional medicine specialist Marsha Nunley, MD. (more…)

Why Everyone Is Talking About Microneedling

Stephanie Booth, 5/17/16

Maybe you have scarring from all the acne you had in high school. Or maybe you’ve got wrinkles that you are SURE make you look years older than you really are. Either way, we’ve got one (long) word for you: microneedling.

That’s right. Microneedling. It could be exactly what your skin is craving. Microneedling — aka skin needling, micro needling, or the slightly sci-fi-sounding “collagen induction therapy” — is a fast in-office procedure in which a dermatologist rolls a device covered with teeny-tiny shallow needles over your skin, essentially poking holes into its surface. (Don’t worry; a numbing cream is applied first.) (more…)

Tips for Seniors About Anti-aging Hormones, May 2016

A recent study found that fewer than 3% of Americans met the standard for a healthy lifestyle according to four criterion: eating a healthy diet, (basically eat more fruits and vegetables), exercising at least 150 minutes a week, not smoking, and maintaining a normal body weight.1

Functional medicine specialist Dr. Marsha Nunley, founder of H.E.A.L. Medical, emphasizes the importance of healthy habits as we age. “With senior citizens constituting the fastest-growing segment of our population, it is a public health challenge as well as an individual one to keep our bodies and minds functioning at optimal levels,” she says. “It is critical to eat a plant-based diet that maintains a healthy weight and to exercise regularly,” she says, “but it isn’t enough.” For people of all ages, but especially those at middle age and older, replenishing depleted hormones offers benefits beyond those achieved with a healthy lifestyle.” (more…)

Revolutionary collagen-boosting microneedling the hot new skin saver

May 12, 2016

Microneedling is taking the beauty industry by storm and could be the answer to every mature woman’s prayers. It is a technique that turns back the clock for a more youthful appearance. According to dermatology specialist Dr. Sonoa Au of Advance Dermatologu P.C.,microneedling is a minimally-invasive, collagen-inducing procedure for people who don’t mind a bit of prickly therapy to help combat acne scars, wrinkles or stretch marks on their skin. Also called skin needling, the procedure uses a device covered with tiny, shallow needles to essentially poke holes in the skin surface. “Those holes are actually therapeutic, since they cause a micro injury that prompts skin to stimulate collagen production, filling in fine lines, plumping the skin and contributing to a younger look,’ says Dr. Au. (more…)

5/10/16

Program on spine treatment

Atlantic Spine Center, a nationally recognized leader for endoscopic spine surgery, will be holding the seminar, “Why Minimally Invasive Spine Treatment May Be Right For You.”

The presenters will be Dr. Kaixuan Liu, founder of Atlantic Spine Surgery and  a board-certified physician who is fellowship-trained in minimally invasive spine surgery; and Dr. Praveen Kadimcherla, a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon at Atlantic Spine Center.. This seminar will be of value for people who suffer with chronic neck or back pain and who are interested in learning about minimally invasive treatment options and procedures that might help to alleviate their chronic neck or back pain. (more…)

Kimchi for Your Gut Health

MAY 5, 2016 BY DR. MARSHA NUNLEY

How does your garden grow? Your inner garden is made up of trillions of bacteria that live on and in you – mostly in your intestines – and it influences your physical and mental health in ways you’ve never imagined. Some of the most exciting research on health and nutrition finds that  these bacteria – which constitute your microbiome – play a role not only in your properly functioning digestive system, but in weight control, cardiovascular health, immunities, and even moods and emotions. And just as a flower garden needs tending to keep weeds from crowding out the tulips, your inner garden needs tending to maintain a diverse mix of beneficial bacteria. Feed these bacteria the right foods and they will proliferate and keep harmful organisms out. But feed them junk and the bad bugs will flourish. (more…)

Kimchi for Your Gut Health

MAY 5, 2016 BY DR. MARSHA NUNLEY

How does your garden grow? Your inner garden is made up of trillions of bacteria that live on and in you – mostly in your intestines – and it influences your physical and mental health in ways you’ve never imagined. Some of the most exciting research on health and nutrition finds that  these bacteria – which constitute your microbiome – play a role not only in your properly functioning digestive system, but in weight control, cardiovascular health, immunities, and even moods and emotions. And just as a flower garden needs tending to keep weeds from crowding out the tulips, your inner garden needs tending to maintain a diverse mix of beneficial bacteria. Feed these bacteria the right foods and they will proliferate and keep harmful organisms out. But feed them junk and the bad bugs will flourish. (more…)

Botox and the millennial

May 03, 2016, By Lisette Hilton

Social media, selfies and reality TV celebrities are among the influences driving millennials to the cosmetic surgeon’s office for neurotoxin injections and more, according to 2015 stats released earlier this year by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). (more…)

Pain Issues: Do’s and Don’ts for Back Pain Prevention While Sleeping

(HealthNewsDigest.com)  – West Orange, NJ, April 2016 – Sleep is supposed to be a respite from our troubles, but sometimes the way we sleep – and the mattress and pillows we surround ourselves with – can actually contribute to troubling back pain, according to interventional pain management specialist Dr. Kaliq Chang of Atlantic Spine Center. (more…)

Sports Enthusiasts: Stay Sun-Safe This Summer, 4/26/16

Tips for optimal sun protection during golf, biking, swimming, and other outdoor pursuits

With summer swiftly approaching, outdoor sports enthusiasts can once again look forward to time on the links, in the pool, on the track and other places where the sun’s rays will surely enhance their enjoyment. But diligent efforts at ultraviolet (UV) sun protection need to be part of the lineup as well in order to protect amateur athletes against skin damage, according to Suzanne Friedler, MD, of Advanced Dermatology P.C. (more…)

Tips for Runners; Strengthen Your Butt! Spring 2016

Runners often hurt. Minor aches and pains and the threat of a serious, disabling injury plague runners of all ages and at all levels. “We see runners all the time who have had occasional discomfort in a knee,” says physical therapist John Fulton of Armonk Physical Therapy and Sports Training. “They take a couple of logical steps – scale back their runs, try icing, stretching, maybe new shoes – but the knee doesn’t improve and sometimes gets worse. The problem may be that the root cause of their discomfort is injury or weakness in the gluteus medius and the pain won’t be alleviated until that is corrected.” (more…)

BEAUTY NEWS: Spring Cleaning Skin Care Tips, Dermatologist Shares How To Wash Hair & Avoid Body Acne Properly

Apr 18, 2016 By Kim West

Dealing with problematic dandruff, dullness, bacne or blemishes on your chest? Let’s approach skin care like we do our spring cleaning and clean house! Say goodbye to blemishes with these tired and true professional tips from dermatologist Dr. Kally Papantoniou. (more…)

It’s The Caveman Diet For Your Skin

Over the past few years, Paleo eating plans have taken the blogosphere by storm — with celebrities and foodie bloggers continuously gushing about the popular “caveman diet.” But we’re not here to talk about diets. The Paleo lifestyle has become such a thing that we’ve seen Paleo products (from brands like Primal Life Organics and Araza Natural Beauty) pop up in the beauty aisle, too. (more…)

Pain Issues: Understanding Sciatica, What You Should Know

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – West Orange, NJ, April 12, 2016 – What is sciatica? Many have heard the term but don’t understand how this painful condition is caused, diagnosed or treated, according to Praveen Kadimcherla, MD, an orthopedic spine surgeon at Atlantic Spine Center. (more…)

Get Cellulite-free for Spring!

By Denise Mann, April 11 2016

Every year, another new cellulite treatment comes along, promising it’s not just the latest, but also the greatest way to get rid of dimply, cottage cheese thighs and rears. And a huge price tag is often attached to the hype. “We spend one billion dollars each year on new ways to eradicate cellulite, and often end up disappointed,” notes Valerie Goldburt, MD, PhD , a dermatologist at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Fortunately, Dr. Goldburt adds, there are some very effective and natural ways to combat it without spending a fortune! (more…)

Spring 2016

Click here to read what physical therapist Roxanne Perry with Armonk Physical Therapy and Sports Training had to say in Health Monitor about staying active in spite of arthritis related hand pain.

Health Monitor Magazine, Staying Active with Arthritis Related Hand Pain

Trouble with Blotchy Skin? 4/2016

As we age, our skin changes. When we look in the mirror, we no longer see a blemish-free, pearly white or smooth, brown complexion. Instead, pesky spots start to appear here and there causing many to fret about their appearance.

Millions of women must cope with blotchy skin, yet there is only so much you can do with make-up to conceal uneven skin tone. Red, white, or dark patches may be irritated or itchy and may appear anywhere on the body; however they are most common – and most visible – on the arms, neck, and face. (more…)

8 BENEFITS OF PILATES YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT, 4/1/16

Rock-hard abs. Long, lean legs. Yeah, you know what Pilates is about. But, let’s get real: Pilates is so much more. Check out these eight lesser-known, completely awesome, benefits of Pilates. (more…)

Keep Your Baby Sun-Safe This Summer

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New York, NY, March 24, 2016 – As spring approaches and we all start to enjoy the sun’s warmer rays, babies – who are especially vulnerable to the damaging effects of ultraviolet (UV) light – need vigilant care from their parents to protect them from these dangers, according to Kaleroy Papantoniou, MD, of Advanced Dermatology P.C. (more…)

 New Jersey Hills Media

West Orange Spine Center to present seminar on stem cell treatment. Seminar on March 31 is free

Mar 24, 2016

Atlantic Spine Center, a center for endoscopic spine surgery, will present a seminar titled, Stem Cells: An Effective Alternative to Spine Surgery at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 31 at 475 Prospect Ave., Suite 110 in West Orange.

The presenter will be Dr. Kaliq Chang, interventional pain management specialist at Atlantic Spine Center. This seminar will be of value for people who suffer with pain from degenerative disc related conditions and who are interested in learning if they are candidates for this type of procedure to alleviate their chronic back pain. (more…)