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Four healthy lifestyle factors–never smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, and following a healthy diet—may be associated with as much as an 80 percent reduction in the risk of developing common chronic diseases, according to a recent study in JAMA’s Archives of Internal Medicine.
Cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes–chronic diseases that together account for most deaths–are largely preventable. “An impressive body of research has implicated lifestyle factors such as smoking, physical activity, diet, and body weight in the causes of these diseases,” the authors write.
Earl Ford, M.D., of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, and [...] Continue Reading…
Physical activity performed in midlife or later appears to be associated with improved cognitive function, according to a report in the January Archives of Neurology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Mild cognitive impairment can occur with age and dementia, affecting normal thinking, learning and memory. Each year, 10 to 15 percent of individuals with mild cognitive impairment develop dementia, compared to 1 to 2 percent of the general population. Previous studies have indicated that exercise may improve cognitive abilities.
Exercise can benefit health by:
• Improving mood.
• Combating chronic disease.
• Maintaining weight loss.
• Increasing energy.
• Regulating sleep patterns.
The study, led by Laura D. Baker, Ph.D., of [...] Continue Reading…
Congratulations to the Acupuncture & Massage College students who participated in the Chinese New Year celebration held at Miami Dade College Kendall campus last Sunday!
Acupuncture & Massage College students who participated in this event included: Loren Browne, Yanely de Armas, Dionne Ambert, Angel Collins, Jennifer Broadwell, Tammy Anderson, Michelle Daniels, Luis Sanchez, Carmen Garcia, and Rosa Cerda.
The students were terrific and offered mini-massages, stress surveys and information about AMC’s Clinic services and Oriental Medicine and Massage Therapy programs to event attendees. A very successful day!
For information about our classes or treatment please call 305.595.9500
Individuals with asthma may experience a worsening in asthmatic symptoms if they have a vitamin D deficiency, according to a new study.
Vitamin D can affect lung function and asthmatic treatment. “Our findings suggest that low vitamin D levels are associated with worse asthma,” says lead researcher Dr. E. Rand Sutherland, from the division of pulmonary and critical care medicine at National Jewish Health in Denver.
Vitamin D is found in several dietary sources such as milk, fish and fish oils and eggs. In addition, the sun increases production of vitamin D; as little as 10 to 15 minutes of [...] Continue Reading…
It’s Sunday in Miami and the weather is quite unusual for us this time of year. It our dry season yet it has been raining just about every day. Lately we have experienced more cold spells than I can remember in the 32 years that I have taken up residence here. Today the air is crisp and the wind is blowing fiercely. I am on my way to visit my mother at the assisted living facility in Homestead. She is 84 years old and hardly knows who I am or where she now resides.
Two [...] Continue Reading…
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment for massage therapists is expected to increase 20 percent from 2006 to 2106, faster than average for all occupations.
Key points about the current massage therapy industry:
• Massage therapists schedule an average of 41 massages per month and charge an average of $63 for an hour of massage.
• Average annual income for a massage therapist is $31,500.
• Practitioners work in several settings, including their home, spa, salon, office, health care setting, and health club.
• Massage therapy is practiced as a second career for eighty-two percent of practitioners.
• Currently, 42 states and the District of Columbia regulate [...] Continue Reading…
Individuals who follow the Mediterranean dietary pattern, rich in vegetables, fruits, nuts, whole grains, and fish, appear less likely to develop depression, according to a study in a recent issue of Archives of General Psychiatry.
Previous research has suggested that the monounsaturated fatty acids in olive oil, used abundantly in the Mediterranean diet, may be associated with a lower risk of depressive symptoms.
Almudena Sánchez-Villega., Ph.D., from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, and colleagues studied 10,094 healthy participants who completed an initial questionnaire between 1999 and 2005.
Participants reported their dietary intake on a food frequency [...] Continue Reading…
Results from the 13th annual consumer survey conducted by the American Massage Therapy Association indicate that an increasing number of Americans are seeking massage for medical and health reasons, with relaxation and stress reduction as the top reasons people get massages.
A vast majority of Americans, 86 percent, agree that massage can be effective in reducing pain, and 85 percent agree that massage can be beneficial for health and wellness.
“Even with the ongoing economic crisis, people are not willing to compromise their health,” says Judy Stahl, AMTA president. “It’s a clear signal of massage’s value when those making [...] Continue Reading…
A large percentage of adults experience memory loss due to stress, anxiety, depression, fatigue, and insufficient sleep. Short-term and long-term memory loss may also be caused by Alzheimer’s disease, neurodegenerative illness, viral infections, and medications.
Supplementing your diet with herbs can combat memory loss by improving blood and oxygen flow to the brain and boosting energy levels.
Herbs that improve memory include:
• Ginkgo biloba revitalizes and improves concentration by improving blood flow to the brain.
• Hawthorn is an antioxidant that strengthens blood vessels and removes toxins.
• Ginseng is an energy boosting herb which stimulates mental activity.
• Rosemary enhances mental clarity and recall.
• Gotu [...] Continue Reading…
Acne is caused by imbalanced energies and toxins in the body, which build up and lead to facial acne. According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), acne is caused by an imbalance in yin and yang energy.
Deficient yin energy can result in excess heat in the body, while deficient yang energy can result in a deficiency of heat. Both types of pathogenic heat cause either too much heat or dampness which results in acne.
The majority of teenagers experience acne due to hormonal changes or stressed emotions, which increases yang energy and manifests as an excess heat syndrome. This [...] Continue Reading…
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