Posts Tagged ‘healthy manhattan’

Filmmaker Journeys to Understand Visions

Written by admin on January 25, 2012. Posted in Breaking News, Healthy Manhattan

By Anam Baig Jonas Elrod is a filmmaker in New York who woke up one day to discover that he was having visions and could see angels, demons, ghosts and auras. “My first vision was pretty personal,” he said. “I was in San Francisco working on a film when I woke up in my hotel
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The Wild West of Yoga Apps

Written by admin on January 24, 2012. Posted in Breaking News, Healthy Manhattan

Sifting through the mass of meditation apps By Paulette Safdieh Bundling up and walking to the gym for yoga class seems less and less appealing as the New York winter rolls on. The hundreds of yoga apps offered on smart phones and tablets mean you can still roll out a mat and enjoy a moment
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City Weighs in on Staying Fit and Losing Weight

Written by admin on January 11, 2012. Posted in Healthy Manhattan

New York City’s Department of Mental Health & Hygiene has launched many efforts to combat obesity. The agency’s website, which can be found by visiting www.nyc.gov is a treasure trove of information about healthy eating and free fitness programs. Here is a sample
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Working Out a Way to Really Take Pounds Off in 2012

Written by admin on January 11, 2012. Posted in Breaking News, Healthy Manhattan

By Linnea Covington It’s the same story every year: After weeks of indulging in cookies, cake, giant meals and more drinks than you can remember, the holidays have ended and you feel like a beached whale. Hence, one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions: Get in shape. But just because you start the year
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Best Time to Stop Smoking is Now

Written by admin on January 11, 2012. Posted in Breaking News, Healthy Manhattan

By Dr. Cynthia Paulis The great thing about a new year is starting with a clean slate and looking at the next 12 months with a new set of goals. If you are a smoker, now is a great time to stop
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Alternatives Assist in Breast Cancer Treatment

Written by admin on October 26, 2011. Posted in Breaking News, Healthy Manhattan

Yoga, acupuncture and herbs may work well with radiation and chemo By Ashley Welch After Dr. Allison Stern Rosen was diagnosed with breast cancer over 10 years ago, there were some constants she could count on in her life. Fatigue, muscle and bone pain and overall difficulty in moving plagued her on a daily basis.
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Yoga Done Right is Good for the Bones

Written by admin on October 26, 2011. Posted in Breaking News, Healthy Manhattan

Some forms of yoga help people with osteoporosis By Laura Shin Yoga and Pilates classes have become increasingly popular in the fitness world in recent years. Now, experts say that if practiced in a modified way, these exercises could prevent—and even treat—osteoporosis. “When you stimulate the bones, it builds up bone density. If you start
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Making Strides Against Lung Cancer

Written by NY Press on October 19, 2011. Posted in Blog, Breaking News, Healthy Manhattan

NYCs largest lung cancer event kicks off in Battery Park with event goodies galore
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A Tough Cancer to Treat

Written by admin on October 13, 2011. Posted in Breaking News, Healthy Manhattan

Pancreatic cancer is often detected late because symptoms do not seem serious By Ashley Welch Last week, pancreatic cancer took the life of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. Several days earlier, Dr. Ralph Steinman, winner of the 2011 Nobel Prize for medicine, died from the same cancer, just days before the award was announced. The National
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Raynaud’s Disease: Cold Feet Not Related to Weddings

Written by admin on October 13, 2011. Posted in Breaking News, Healthy Manhattan

Symptoms include numb fingers and toes, particularly for younger women By Dr. Cynthia Paulis Red, white and blue may be patriotic colors, but when they occur on your fingers it may be a sign of something known as Raynaud’s disease. The condition is characterized by a vasospasm and in some cases can be associated with
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