This article was originally published in the op-ed section of The Jerusalem Post on 3 August 2024: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-812973 Is Exercise overrated? An interesting question coming from a personal trainer with 26 years’ experience! Exercise and activity are essential components toward achieving good health. It is one of the 6 aspects of lifestyle medicine and can [...]
To say that over the years we've been through unprecedented tough times might be an understatement. With Covid, the whole world was in the same boat. Yes, there are times we are all stressed to some degree or another. But how we handle our stress can have a big influence on how we get through [...]
It is commonly known that exercise is considered very good “medicine” for many physiological problems. Exercise can help prevent heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, and countless other physical problems. More and more, exercise is being recommended by doctors and other health providers in place of, or in conjunction with, medication for high cholesterol, high blood [...]
When something goes wrong or you don’t feel well or right, you make an appointment with your family doctor. The doctor takes your history and examines you. Usually, you’ve just picked up a virus, minor bacterial infection or a common cold. The doctor will advise you on the best treatment and when necessary, prescribe the [...]
We all have stress. It’s a fact of life. And it’s a good thing to have some stress. Imagine a world with no stress at all. When our kids cry, we might not respond. When a term paper is due, you might not get it done in time. And when your wife calls you for [...]
There is one thing that hasn’t changed since I was born. Heart disease is still the number one killer in the Western World. Here are the latest available statistics: 610,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every year. This equals 25% of all deaths. Heart disease is the leading cause of death [...]
It seems ironic that while preparing for Yom Tov, when we are specifically commanded to be happy, we are in a constant state of stress and anxiety. Did I get everything needed while shopping? Did I remember to clean and look everywhere for Chametz? Did I order enough Matzah? Is everything ready and prepared for [...]
Those of us involved in health, fitness and weight loss, can usually look forward to an increase in our client load after Chanukah. The over-consumption of high calorie foods, like latkes and jelly donuts, along with general over-consumption over the 8 days has to have a negative effect. Besides having to get good eating habits back [...]
Prior to writing my columns, I always try to think through an idea before I put it to paper. This column was to be no exception and I actually began mapping it out in my mind several weeks ago. Just when you think you have it all down, something comes along that you can’t ignore [...]
We are in the thick of it now. It’s that time of year when the seasonal stressors can take their toll if we allow them to. It’s the Purim-Pesach season. This means all the Purim preparations-- arranging a Purim Seuda, buying everything you need, preparing and delivering your Meshloach Manos -- and the second Purim [...]
