September 19th, 2008 — , Nutritional and Cuisine from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
With the fresh fruits of summer now fading into memory and the weather turning cool, a whole new season of produce comes to the fore. COOKING LIGHT published a great piece on PUMPKIN POWER! From grocery stores to CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture), there are hard squash and pumpkins aplenty in…
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Related StoresSeptember 5th, 2008 — , Chicago - Special Events from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
Galleria UNICO and Dr. Dominic Gaziano present a special event this week, Wednesday, September 10th6:30 - 10pmIn the new Galleria Unico, 44 E. Superior, on the 2nd floor. TEA FOR YOUR HEALTH, BEAUTY & CANCER PREVENTION TREATMENT! Free…
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Related StoresAugust 17th, 2008 — , Prevention and Medical from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
What is GERD (acid reflux)?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly referred to as GERD or acid reflux, is a condition in which the liquid content of the stomach regurgitates (backs up or refluxes) into the esophagus. The liquid can inflame and damage the lining (cause, cause esophagitis) of the…
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August 4th, 2008 — , Exercise, Mind, energy from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
Yoga books tell us that Yoga, as we all know, is aimed to unite the mind, the body, and the spirit. Yogis view that the mind and the body are one, and that if it is given the right tools and taken to the right environment, it can find harmony and heal itself. Yoga therefore is considered…
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Related StoresJuly 17th, 2008 — , Beauty and Image, Nutritional and Cuisine from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
A study published in The New England Journal of Medicine last week says,” A low-fat diet is not the only safe and effective way to shed pounds, according to a new study that shows low-carbohydrate and Mediterranean diets also result in weight loss, and appear to also offer other health…
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Related StoresJuly 13th, 2008 — , Exercise, Prevention and Medical from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
If you belong to a gym–and there are 42.7 million of you! Putting in time at the gym is supposed to make you healthier, but if you aren’t careful, it could cause an unexpected illness. If fungi or bacteria wanted to find the ideal place to grow, your gym might offer one of the best sites around….
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Related StoresJuly 10th, 2008 — , Pets, Prevention and Medical from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
You’ve probably noticed that when you pet a soft, warm cat or play fetch with a dog whose tail won’t stop wagging, you relax and your heart feels a little warmer. Scientists have noticed the same thing, and they’ve started to explore the complex way animals…
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Related StoresJuly 7th, 2008 — , Mind from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
I’ve recently learned about an incredible event about which I’m pleased to provide some information…The first ever International Happiness Day on July 10th!
The goal: Get 1,000,000 people or more to choose to experience deep inner happiness starting on July 10th! More than 194 countries…
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July 1st, 2008 — , Exercise, Prevention and Medical from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
Dancing is so popular! It’s all over television these days. And it can be great creative exercise for the people that say they don’t have time to exercise! Everyone can find some time dance….dance while you are cleaning the house!
Dance forms develop flexibility and coordination.
Dance…
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Related StoresJuly 1st, 2008 — , Beauty and Image, Prevention and Medical from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
Summertime…It’s time to show some skin. You should do a general body survey, looking for dark moles that may have changed in color or gotten bigger lately. If you have been a sun worshiper most of your life, then it is time to take a closer look at your skin.
Many skin conditions heal themselves…
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Related StoresJune 23rd, 2008 — , In the News from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
The victim count in the tainted tomato outbreak leaped to 550 last week even as U.S health officials announced that the salmonella contaminant did indeed come from farms in Florida and Mexico. The whole scare seems to be over - “The marked increase is not due to new infections,…
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Related StoresJune 23rd, 2008 — , Recommended Reading from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
I recently discovered Judy Lubin and her book THE HEART OF LIVING WELL - and her blog, HEART AND STYLE. Judy is founder of Heart and Style, is a women’s health and lifestyle expert, speaker, advocate and author. Judy inspires and empowers women to live a heart-inspired life—a…
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Related StoresJune 17th, 2008 — , In the News, Men's Health from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
In the news recently, an experimental vaccine can provide long-term protection against prostate cancer in mice genetically predisposed to the disease, new research indicates.
“By early vaccination, we have basically given these mice life-long protection against a disease they were destined…
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June 17th, 2008 — , Nutritional and Cuisine, Prevention and Medical from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
Gout (also called metabolic arthritis) is a disease created by a buildup of uric acid. In this condition, monosodium urate or uric acid crystals are deposited on the articular cartilage of joints, tendons and surrounding tissues due to elevated concentrations of uric acid in the blood stream. This…
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Related StoresJune 13th, 2008 — , Beauty and Image from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
General guidelines for anti-aging and better skin say low saturated fat, lots of salmon, lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, and low salt and low sugar. In addition to these general guidelines, there are specific foods that have a roll in anti-aging and that you should regularly include in your…
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Related StoresJune 8th, 2008 — , Prevention and Medical from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
Since we spend more time outside in the summer, we are exposed to more insects, like bees and wasps that can sting us. Weare also exposed to outdoor allergens. If you are an atopic person(a person with allergies) you should take steps to prevent ortreat possible allergic reactions. If you are…
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Related StoresJune 5th, 2008 — , Great Resources, Recommended Reading from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
Wellsphere builds online healthy living communities that help people ‘Get active, Eat better and Unwind’. Wellsphere’s groundbreaking platform works by connecting each member with local health and wellness resources, classes and activities…
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June 3rd, 2008 — , Prevention and Medical from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
The American Cancer Society did an article about food choices and colon cancer. The link between diet and colorectal cancer is so strong that learning to make sound food choices can influence your risk of developing, or not developing this disease.
In the American Cancer…
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Related StoresMay 30th, 2008 — , Great Resources, Recommended Reading from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
Trusera is an online network where people can find and share common health experiences with others. In a nutshell, Trusera connects people with others who have been through similar health experiences, sharing what worked for them. Trusera gives people relevant, useful and actionable information so…
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May 29th, 2008 — , In the News, Mind from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
FDA Approves VYVANSE™ (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate), the First and Only Once-Daily Prodrug Stimulant to Treat ADHD in Adults. Within the first eight months since its introduction in the United States, VYVANSE has achieved over one million prescriptions. In a clinical study with adults,…
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May 22nd, 2008 — , Beauty and Image from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
I have a friend who works for an upscale retail store, for a very upscale skin care line. And it amazes me to watch the people that go from counter to counter, looking for a miracle cream or serum to give their face a “face-lift”. Companies that claim their eye cream will turn back…
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May 19th, 2008 — , Beauty and Image, energy from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
Many experts believe that a lifetime of overeating sugar can make skin dull and wrinkled. At blame is a natural process that’s known as glycation, in which the sugar in your bloodstream attaches to proteins to form harmful new molecules called advanced glycation end products (or, appropriately,…
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Related StoresMay 8th, 2008 — , Beauty and Image, Nutritional and Cuisine, Prevention and Medical, energy from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
Why is Raw Food So Good For You? “Because from thirty to eighty-five percent of the nutrition in foods is destroyed in cooking. That is an average fifty percent loss! Fresh, raw foods contain the highest level of enzymes. Enzymes are the catalyst for the hundreds of thousands of chemical reactions…
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Related StoresMay 8th, 2008 — , Nutritional and Cuisine from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
Saturated and trans fats are BAD and polysaturated and monosaturated are GOOD fats.Monounsaturated fats (MUFAs) lower total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol) while increasing HDL cholesterol (the good cholesterol). Nuts including peanuts, walnuts, almonds and pistachios,…
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Related StoresMay 8th, 2008 — , Beauty and Image, Prevention and Medical from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
One of the common causes of puffy eyes is the fluid retention of our head in that part of the eye. Fluid can easily be stored under those eyes when we sleep in our stomachs. Overnight, the fluids in our body go to the head and do not circulate properly.The best remedy is to sleep with your heads…
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Related StoresMay 5th, 2008 — , Nutritional and Cuisine from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO! This date is observed in the United States and other locations around the world as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. For the most part the celebrations combine food, music and dancing on this day.One of my favorite foods is homemade guacamole! Avocado’s are sometimes…
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May 2nd, 2008 — , Mind, Prevention and Medical, energy from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
Hopefully it’s a nice spring day where ever you…
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April 29th, 2008 — , In the News from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
I just wanted to take a moment and give a quick shout out and congratulations to a very special person, Ambre Lake. She was the recent winner of Bret Michael’s heart on the VH1 reality show Rock of Love. A southern-born performer who struck an equal balance between acting and modeling, I had…
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April 28th, 2008 — , In the News, Prevention and Medical from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
SMALL amounts of unprotected sun exposure could actually be good for you. Most humans tend to get most of their vitamin D from exposure to sunlight, so people who avoid the sun completely or who always wear sunscreen to protect themselves against skin cancers are at risk for vitamin D…
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April 25th, 2008 — , Beauty and Image, Prevention and Medical from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
Antioxidant Guide has lots of useful information about anti-aging supplements and vitamins. The term “Antioxidant” refers to a group of organic substances, including vitamins C and E, vitamin A, selenium (a mineral), and a group know as carotenoids - beta-carotene being the most popular and…
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Related StoresApril 21st, 2008 — , Exercise, Prevention and Medical, energy from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
Assess how far you walk a day. On the same day, record how long you sit in a day. Some of us can’t help how little we walk! The workplace has become so modernized that we rarely need to leave the hub that it our desk. Figure out one day how much walking you actually do. You can…
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April 17th, 2008 — , Exercise, energy from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
So let’s assess how in or out of shape we are. If you are not in shape, don’t worry you are not alone, 86% of Americans are out of shape. Certain individuals may not have the capacity to do exercise at more intense levels, but most people do. For the most part, you are in acceptable…
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April 13th, 2008 — , Nutritional and Cuisine from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
People used to always complain that healthy food had no taste or did not taste good. And, back in the old days, you had to search through countless books and magazines to find good recipes. Thanks to the Internet, you now have millions of recipes at your fingertips. Some of my favorite sites…
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Related StoresApril 10th, 2008 — , Nutritional and Cuisine, Prevention and Medical from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
There is a lot of truth behind the old saying, “You are what you eat!”There’s no doubt that healthy eating habits contribute to a healthy body. It’s been known for decades that heart health, weight control, illness prevention and overall body functioning are all affected by what we eat.Many of the…
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Related StoresApril 7th, 2008 — , Nutritional and Cuisine, Prevention and Medical from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
Nuts of all sorts are rich in the antioxidant vitamin E. Almonds are loaded with a form called alpha-tocopherol. Pecans and walnuts are particularly rich in another form of E — gamma-tocopherol. Researchers have found that both forms may help lower the risk of heart disease.Although nuts are high…
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Related StoresApril 3rd, 2008 — , Prevention and Medical, energy from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
How many times a day do you laugh? Do you know we laugh about 100 times more as a child? Research has shown health benefits of laughter ranging from strengthening the immune system to reducing food cravings to increasing one’s threshold for pain. There’s even an emerging therapeutic field known as…
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Related StoresMarch 31st, 2008 — , Prevention and Medical, energy from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
The nose and it vital functions
The nose is no joke.
The nose has 3 functions to moisten air and filter it as we breathe, and to facilitate smell.
The truth is smell doesn’t get the credit it deserves. Our sense of smell allows us to enjoy the scent of fresh flowers,…
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Related StoresMarch 27th, 2008 — , Mind, energy from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
Winter slowly disappears, the weather gradually gets warmer and we know that spring is finally here. Spring is a time to both take command of your stresses and to take time to smell the roses. I will outline several steps to bring your stress level down and…
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March 24th, 2008 — , In the News from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
We live in an amazing time! Growing up when I was in school, we actually had to go to libraries to do a report! Remember looking things up in the card catalog? And then hoping the library had the item in house?Do you remember reading the newspaper to read about yesterdays news? Now we get news and…
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March 20th, 2008 — , Prevention and Medical from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
American Academy of Opthalmology published a great list of allergy health tips at Medem . Springtime allergies bother many of us when nature begins to bloom.
Your Eye M.D. offers you these tips for dealing with the itchy, watery eyes that often accompany spring allergies:
If you’ve never had…
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March 17th, 2008 — , Nutritional and Cuisine from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
When your thoughts turn to St. Patrick’s Day, what usually comes to mind? Green beer, corned beef and cabbage, and Irish soda bread? One Irish saying goes, Ní geal an gáite ach san aít a mbíonnan biadh! or Laughter is gayest where the food is best! But the day’s celebration needn’t include…
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March 14th, 2008 — , Nutritional and Cuisine, energy from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
Water is booming these days! It’s big business. First - most of the advice you get about drinking water is dangerously wrong. We talked about the benfits of drinking water here before.
No one really knows for sure exactly how much water you should drink, and the blanket advice we get is pure…
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March 11th, 2008 — , Nutritional and Cuisine, Prevention and Medical from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
When I was growing up, my grandmother always said, “Don’t eat so fast! You should chew your food 30 times!” - Don’t laugh, but that is very true. Technically,a person is supposed to chew their food about twenty times before they swallow it.Most of us are not aware that the process of…
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March 5th, 2008 — , In the News, Prevention and Medical from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
All patients, whether fighting a deadly disease or managing a chronic condition, live in hope of new medicines and improved therapies. We are meeting these hopes everyday, with new medicines and treatments that improve health and give patients better treatment options.Disease is our common enemy….
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March 3rd, 2008 — , Mind, Recommended Reading from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
Why do some people zig, while others zag?Understanding personality types has been studied for years. Each of us has different personalities and shade our perception and affect the way we work, live, and interact. Discovering and understanding our own…
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February 28th, 2008 — , In the News, Prevention and Medical from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
The Food and Drug Administration cannot warn people enough about the possible dangers of buying medications online. Some Web sites sell medicine, such as prescription and over-the-counter drugs, that may not be safe to use and could put people’s health at risk. Counterfeit drugs are fake or…
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February 25th, 2008 — , Beauty and Image, Prevention and Medical from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
AGE SPOTS, sometimes referred to as liver spots or solar lentigines, can vary in size and usually appear on the face, hands, shoulders and arms — areas most exposed to the sun. Though age spots are very common in adults older than age 40, they can affect younger people as well.Unprotected…
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February 21st, 2008 — , Nutritional and Cuisine, Prevention and Medical from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
I published a post a couple weeks about foods and how they can help the body in different ways. While doing some research online I found a great blog GREAT HOME REMEDIES with a post about when NOT TO EAT fruits and vegetables. Did you know …If you have colitis or diarrhea, do…
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February 18th, 2008 — , Nutritional and Cuisine, Recommended Reading from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
There is a new blog in town and I wanted to take a moment and welcome her!Natural chef Sue Bette offers personal chef services,in San Francisco, and her blog will be engaging with others about great, healthy food, and resources centered on the use of whole, seasonal, and local…
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February 15th, 2008 — , Exercise, energy from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
I know that in the Wintertime, sometimes you just don’t feel like getting out to go to the gym. But there are lots of things you can do indoors. Winter and bad weather are no excuse to not work out!Buy a yoga or stretching mat to use in front of the TV or your bedroom. You can pick up some…
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