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!

Need A New Health Plan?

Consumer Reports Health has recently issued a report that gives some great warning signs to look for if you are in the market for a new health insurance carrier. Entitled "7 Signs a Health Plan Might Be Junk", this brief article gives some excellent advice on what to avoid. Many times, an "affordable" health plan ends up costing you more in the long run.

More and more people are finding that their health plans don't cover what they were led to believe they would. If you are in the market for a new plan, check out the article.

If you already have a policy, and are interested in care at our facility, know that at New Garden Medical and Wellness Center, we do our best to find out exactly what your plan covers before you are treated. There are often benefit restrictions in policies that are not known unless specifically asked. We want you to be as informed as possible in your options for health care.

Consumer Reports and Low Back Pain

Consumer reports recently did a survey of their readers to determine what worked best for the relief of low back pain. The results are not not surprising to us at New Garden!

The highest satisfaction rating came from people who visited a chiropractor or a physical therapist. And those who visited a physical therapist would have had to visit a medical doctor for a script!

There you have it! Visit New Garden Medical and Wellness Center, the place where those three professionals COMBINE their unique disciplines. The options for the treatment and management of low back pain are so numerous that they can be overwhelming. Don't give up. Go to the professionals that Consumer Reports readers have found highly satisfactory!