Monthly Injection May Boost Success in Treatment of Alcoholism

By Dr. Rallie McAllister Monday, July 26, 2010, 04:59 AM EDT

A once-monthly injection of an abstinence-promoting drug, known as Vivitrol, may help people suffering from alcoholism break the chains of addiction and reclaim their lives.

Alcoholism is a potentially deadly disease with staggering personal, social and economic costs. Nearly 18 million Americans currently abuse alcohol or are alcohol dependent. Read more

Beetroot Juice May Be a Better Sports Drink

By Dr. Rallie McAllister Friday, July 23, 2010, 05:01 AM EDT

The best performance-enhancing beverages for seasoned athletes and weekend warriors may not be sports drinks, after all. If you're willing to experiment, you may find that you're able to exercise longer and recover more quickly after downing a glass of beetroot juice or even a cup of coffee.

The results of a study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology showed that drinking beetroot juice prior to working out boosted stamina in male subjects and enabled them to exercise longer. Read more

Chemical in Plastic Poses Special Risk for Women With Hormone Imbalance

By Dr. Rallie McAllister Thursday, July 22, 2010, 05:02 AM EDT

A chemical found in plastic household products may pose a significant risk to women with polycystic ovary syndrome, the most common cause of hormone imbalance in women of reproductive age and a leading cause of infertility in the U.S.

The chemical, Bisphenol A (BPA), is a known hormone disrupter present in a variety of polycarbonate plastic items used daily by most Americans. Familiar sources of BPA include water bottles, milk cartons, food storage containers and the plastic coatings inside food cans. Read more

Traveling This Summer? Be Prepared for Motion Sickness

By Dr. Rallie McAllister Wednesday, July 21, 2010, 04:56 PM EDT

If your summer vacation involves any type of travel, you may find yourself suffering from motion sickness. An estimated 90 percent of Americans will experience the condition at least once in their lives.

Motion sickness occurs when the brain receives conflicting information regarding movement from the eyes, the body and the inner ear. Motion sensors in your joints and tendons help your brain keep track of your body's movement, while a sensitive network of fluid-filled sacs and canals in your inner ear make it possible for you to maintain your balance. Read more

Refreshing Summer Fruits Offer Important Health Benefits

By Dr. Rallie McAllister Friday, June 25, 2010, 06:14 AM EDT

Summer offers a perfect opportunity to enjoy a bounty of delicious, fresh fruits. Like other plant foods, fruits are packed with vitamins, minerals, enzymes and antioxidant compounds known as phytochemicals.

These health-promoting agents help protect plants from environmental hazards, including insects, fungi and ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Although the human body isn't capable of producing many of the natural compounds found in plants, we can enjoy their protective benefits by consuming a variety of fruits, vegetables, legumes and grains. Read more

Feast Slowly to Prevent Holiday Weight Gain

By Dr. Rallie McAllister Friday, November 27, 2009, 10:49 AM EST

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and while many Americans are eagerly anticipating the traditional holiday feast, some are dreading the accompanying weight gain.

If you want to avoid packing on extra pounds this holiday season, it's important to eat the good stuff in moderation. In addition to consuming sensible portions of your favorite foods, dining at a leisurely pace and stopping eating before you feel stuffed play important roles in preventing weight gain. Read more

Got a Cold? Bring on the Chicken Soup

By Dr. Rallie McAllister Friday, November 06, 2009, 05:38 AM EST

People have been catching colds since the beginning of time — and for just as long, we've been trying to cure them. In spite of our best efforts, the common cold remains one of the most frequently acquired illnesses in the world.

If you're like most adults, you can expect to catch a cold two to four times each year. With each infection, you'll likely spend around eight to 10 days coughing, sniffling, sneezing and generally feeling miserable. Read more

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Late-Night Snacking Can Sabotage Weight Loss Efforts

By Dr. Rallie McAllister Friday, October 30, 2009, 09:02 AM EDT

If you're trying to slim down, you already know you need to cut calories. The results of a new study suggest that when it comes to losing weight, the timing of your meals and snacks may be just as important as the number of calories you consume.

Published in the Sept. 3 issue of the medical journal Obesity, the study provides the first concrete evidence linking meal timing and weight gain. Read more

No Gab Zone

By Joe Weider Friday, October 09, 2009, 08:31 AM EDT

Tip of the Week: One group of muscles you want to avoid working at the gym is those of the jaw.

I consider myself to be a fairly gregarious fellow. I especially enjoy chatting with people who share my love of exercise — just not in the gym. Or, if I do, it's after I've finished my workout.

To my mind, you need to treat your workout as you would a job. You have work to do and a limited amount of time in which to do it. The more focused and efficient you are at your work, the faster you will progress, both in your career and in your training. Read more

Exercise Beneficial at Any Age

By Dr. Rallie McAllister Friday, October 02, 2009, 05:21 AM EDT

No matter what your age, it's never too late to start exercising. In fact, if you're a senior citizen, physical activity is an excellent way to improve your overall health.

In older adults, regular exercise reduces the risk of illness, injury and even death. The results of a recent Harvard study demonstrated that physical activity can increase life expectancy, even in folks who don't begin exercising until the age of 75. Read more

Know When to Take a Day Off

By Joe Weider Friday, June 19, 2009, 07:14 AM EDT

Tip of the Week: Tired, achy, lethargic? Put down that weight, and step away from the gym!

Although this week's tip might not apply to everyone, if you're like me, it can be a very beneficial one to always keep in mind. You see, as a devoted trainer, I often find it hard to actually not train. If left to my own devices I might start every day off with a workout for months on end. Read more

The Spicy Life

By Scott LaFee Tuesday, June 16, 2009, 06:56 AM EDT

With summer comes barbecues and lots of grilled meat, which means not just good eating but possibly a bellyful of carcinogens known as heterocyclic amines or HCAs.

HCAs are created when meat is cooked. Levels vary with the type of meat. Bacon and rotisserie chicken have the highest levels; hot dogs have the lowest. (Possibly because most hot dogs barely qualify as meat.) Read more

Solution to Swine Flu

By Shawn Dell Joyce Thursday, May 21, 2009, 07:18 PM EDT

The current swine flu outbreak highlights how our food system is making us ill. Our best antibiotics are losing their effectiveness, and we are creating super-microbes on our factory farms. Antibiotics have saved countless lives, but recently antibiotic-resistant infections are on the rise. Microbes have been on the planet a lot longer than we have, can evolve a lot more quickly than we can, and have begun to overcome our best defenses. Read more

Asthma Screening Program

By Paramus Post Tuesday, May 12, 2009, 09:11 PM EDT

The Center for Allergy, Asthma and Immune Disorders at Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC) is participating in a nationwide Asthma Screening Program in cooperation with the Allergy and Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA) and the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). The program is open to all Bergen County residents.
You are welcome to participate in this complimentary screening. Read more

A Teen Can Not Grow on Shakes Alone

By Joe Weider Tuesday, May 12, 2009, 06:24 AM EDT

Tip of the Week: If it doesn't bring you joy, don't do it.

I hear so many people complaining about how they have to drag themselves to the gym or force themselves to go outside for a run. To me, that's no way to live. I can't imagine having to force myself to do anything, much less do it every day. Read more

Monthly Injection May Boost Success in Treatment of Alcoholism

Beetroot Juice May Be a Better Sports Drink

Chemical in Plastic Poses Special Risk for Women With Hormone Imbalance

Traveling This Summer? Be Prepared for Motion Sickness

Refreshing Summer Fruits Offer Important Health Benefits

Feast Slowly to Prevent Holiday Weight Gain

Got a Cold? Bring on the Chicken Soup

Late-Night Snacking Can Sabotage Weight Loss Efforts

No Gab Zone

Exercise Beneficial at Any Age

Know When to Take a Day Off

The Spicy Life

Solution to Swine Flu

Asthma Screening Program

A Teen Can Not Grow on Shakes Alone

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