Cortisol: Friend or Foe?

Cortisol: Friend or Foe? The First in a Series of Stress Management Strategies Cortisol has two primary functions: “Proactive” – where it promotes the coordination of circadian events such as the sleep/wake cycle and food intake “Reactive” – where it facilitates the ability to cope with, adapt to, and recover from stress. In the proactive…

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August 23, 2014

9 Most Effective Exercises for Women to Reduce Stress

9 Most Effective Exercises for Women to Reduce Stress You feel devastated and the only thing that can soothe you is some delicious ice-cream? This is the way to deepen your stress. Your body will suffer even more, because it is a significant blow to your health. Instead, go to the gym, cope with the…

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August 22, 2014
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More Than Just a Protein Shake

Integrative Medicine of New Jersey offers Integra-X, a proprietary, research-based functional food formulated to nutritionally support individuals with insulin/glucose dysregulation and related health issues. Additional clinical applications: • Help Reduce Glycemic Impact of Meals • Support Healthy Body Composition • Support Healthy Blood Lipid Metabolism • Provide Antioxidant Support • Support the Maintenance of Healthy…

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August 13, 2014

Different Time Trends of Caloric and Fat Intake

Different Time Trends of Caloric and Fat Intake Between Statin Users and Nonusers Among US Adults: Gluttony in the Time of Statins? Abstract IMPORTANCE: Both dietary modification and use of statins can lower blood cholesterol. The increase in caloric intake among the general population is reported to have plateaued in the last decade, but no…

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August 11, 2014

Do You Suffer with Histamine Intolerance?

Integrative Medicine of New Jersey Do you experience unexplained headaches or anxiety? What about irregular menstrual cycles? Does your face flush when you drink red wine? Do you get an itchy tongue or runny nose when you eat bananas, avocados, or eggplants? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you could have…

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August 3, 2014

Store Bought Salad Dressings: The Unhealthy Truth

Stay away from store bought salad dressings and, for the most part, the “all natural” versions as well. Here are some of the reasons why: 1. Pick up any salad dressing bottle and you’ll likely see canola oil, soybean oil, and/or vegetable oil as the main ingredients. These oils are heavily processed, rich in inflammation-promoting…

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August 1, 2014

Beans: Protein-Rich Superfoods

High in fiber and antioxidants, beans aren’t just good for the waistline, they may aid in disease prevention, too. More than just a meat substitute, beans are so nutritious that the latest dietary guidelines recommend we triple our current intake from 1 to 3 cups per week. Beans are comparable to meat when it comes…

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July 29, 2014

An Apple a Day Can Revitalize Your Love Life.

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” has been a common saying for more than a century, and it turns out that people have been repeating it for good reason. Modern research shows that apples improve health in numerous ways, and the latest study found that apples can even boost a woman’s sexual pleasure.…

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July 28, 2014

Prayer Changes Your Brain in 4 Simple Ways

Millions of Americans believe prayer works. Yet the mainstream media tends to avoid the subject altogether. But our Mind Health Report team at Newsmax Health wanted answers to questions like these: 1. Can modern science explain prayer? 2. Does praying strengthen your brain and prevent mental decline? 3. What benefits, if any, does prayer offer…

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July 28, 2014

Watching Too Much TV Linked to Early Death

Watching Too Much TV Linked to Early Death If you watch television for three or more hours a day, your risk of premature death is double that of someone who watches only one hour or less, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. The health risks of too much…

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July 14, 2014