Fresh Eggs, Safe Eggs

Here is a blog post revealing the safety of fresh eggs. Buy local!

Breast Cancer and Exercise

Here's a link to a study that shows that the chances of developing breast cancer after the age of 30 decrease with exercise! So get out there and be healthy!

Blood Pressure Control

Do you realize that there is an all natural blood pressure control? Numerous scientific studies have found that Transcendental Meditation (TM) significantly lowers the blood pressure. TM is an simple easy technique of meditation. Often I have patients say that they have too many thoughts to meditate. That is not a problem with TM because thoughts are a part of TM. For more information on TM go to TM.org oor call 1-888-LearnTM.

To Your Health,
Nicholas D'Orazio

Eating Out

Everyone likes to dine out now and again.

But Consumer Reports just reported that the Center for Science in the Public Interest recently examined some top eating out spots and found that many of the meals are packed full of sodium - more than a day's allotment!

There are some helpful tips on how to curb your sodium intake while you're eating out. Check out their article here.

Conflict of Interest Disclosures

Here is good news for those concerned about the relationship between medical doctors and pharmaceutical companies. There are those pushing for stricter disclosure requirements for when a conflict of interest exists between medical professionals (even academic journals, institutions, and researchers!) and pharmaceutical companies.

How to Go Organic

Shopping for healthy food can often seem expensive. But Consumer Reports gives some helpful tips on how to find organic food, in particular, for less money. Check their information out here.

The Perfect Contest for Our Office

This will be fascinating to watch. A $10 million prize is being offered to the winner of a contest slated to transform the health of people in a small community. The winner will be chosen based on a "community index" of measures such as the improved ability to climb stairs, reduced emergency room visits and reduced health costs.

If you ask me, someone needs to send in the New Garden Medical and Wellness Center model!