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NJIB’s
JAN 2019 LifestyleLedger
As January rolls around, we begin making promises to ourselves that this next year will be better than the last. Maybe you try to make it to the gym more often or give up greasy foods. Others may attempt to limit bad habits, like watching too much television. Even if you’re not an avid resolution maker, everyone tries to start fresh in the new year — and our clinic is no different. I’m proud to announce a new mission for our clinic, as New Jersey Institute of Balance has transformed into NJIB. Loyal patients and curious newbies can expect the same level of passionate care we’ve always given those who come to us for help. We’ve even improved upon that by adding more services to our line-up. Massage therapy, nutritional counseling, reiki, acupuncture, DNA analysis, and drug testing are among some of the new services patients can try. We’ve been at our Bayonne location for nearly six months now, and we’re so excited to keep growing in the community. We’ve been focusing on perfecting our new therapies and honing in on tried- and-true options for healing. In the meantime, we’re becoming more active at local community events. Meeting all of you has motivated us to continue expanding our healing options. The reason behind this shift is simple: Bettering your body is more than just healing it. We can provide you with great exercises to work out a kink in your shoulder or find you relief from back pain. But if you continue to eat inflammatory foods and avoid physical activity, the potential for that pain to come back is heightened. We want to do more than just help you recover from your injuries; we want to help you lead a healthier life. Visit Our Improved Clinic and See What We Can Do for You New Year, New Us, New You!
Some of this starts with education. Our nutrition programs offer
our patients the opportunity to learn more about their bodies and the best ways to fuel them. Other programs are about finding healing solutions that are unique and catered to the individual person, which centuries-old practices, such as massage therapy, acupuncture, and reiki, target. (Learn more about reiki on Page 3 of this newsletter!) Your capacity for healing and living a healthier lifestyle extends beyond the medical dimension of treatment. As a health professional, I share a common frustration with everyone in the medical community. Some patients will come to us for help, and after a few months of various solutions, we hit a wall. Our patient is still struggling, living through pain and symptoms that are signaling there is still something wrong with their body. We were tired of hitting that wall. Medical professionals get into the industry to help others, and even being unable to aid one patient is extremely frustrating. Adding new services and adhering to a new mission of total-body wellness and care will only be rewarding for our patients. We can’t wait to help patients who feel hopeless, who feel sluggish and tired, and those who are frustrated by empty promises.
Come in and visit your new neighbors. We can’t wait to meet you.
–Dr. Michael Russo
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Mom Really Does Know Best “Make a face like that, and it’ll stay that way forever.” You may have heard something like this from Mom’s book of wisdom. Maybe you never disputed the idea that mother knows best. But as you grew up, it slowly became clear that hair doesn’t grow back faster and thicker if you shave it, cracking your knuckles doesn’t cause arthritis, and gum doesn’t illnesses. The effects of garlic can actually be more effective than over-the-counter flu medications. Some studies show that regular consumption of raw garlic lessens the likelihood of getting a cold, so if you feel a tickle in your throat, try a clove before you open the medicine cabinet. Heartburn Means a Hairy Baby 3 Wives’ Tales Proven True
stay in your stomach for months after you swallow it. After a whirlwind of wives’ tales over the years, many common claims have been put under scrutiny. Wives’ tales have been known as pseudoscience and blind intuition, but even as many were disproved, some surprisingly proved to hold weight. Here are three wives’ tales that have proven to be true. Garlic Cures Colds For decades, moms have professed the healing properties of garlic, suggesting it can cure colds and help the body fight sickness. It turns out they were absolutely right. Garlic has antiviral properties that strengthen the immune system and nutrients that help combat Eating for Your Joints
It’s hard to list wives’ tales without bringing up one about pregnancy. Many are solely based on intuition, but a few that sound odd are legitimate. In 2007, a study done by Johns Hopkins attempted to debunk the myth that heartburn during pregnancy would mean a hairy baby at birth. Instead of proving it wrong, they found that 82 percent of women with severe heartburn during pregnancy gave birth to hairy babies. Turns out the hormones that cause heartburn in pregnant women also affect fetal hair growth. Joint Pain Predicts the Weather
Did you ever look at your mom with skepticism when she would predict rain because her knees hurt? If so, you might owe your mom an apology, because there is a scientific connection. The drop in barometric pressure that’s common during storm weather causes pain in arthritic joints.
How Diet Can Impede or Assist Your Healing
Don’t Be So Beige As mentioned, proteins are great sources of filling nutrients, but when you don’t dress up your meal with colorful fruits and vegetables, your body is missing out. Kale, deep-colored berries, broccoli, and cabbage are some of your joints’favorite foods. Plus, you can easily add these veggies in with your favorite proteins by creating stir-fries, coleslaws, or a fruity dessert. Think BeforeYou Drink Even if you consciously watch what you eat, you still may be introducing your body to harmful ingredients through the drinks you choose to consume. Frequent and excessive alcohol use has been linked with arthritis and chronic pain, because the products in alcohol exacerbate the body’s inflammation. Additionally, coffee can have anti-inflammatory benefits, but the creamers we use contain dangerous ingredients. Instead, opt for less alcohol, and stir in coconut-based creamers into your coffee. Your body will thank you, and you will still enjoy your favorite way to unwind or wake up. If you’re looking for help with your nutrition, NJIB has the expertise to help. Learnmore about our options online at NJIB.org. Schedule an appointment today by calling 201-339-1109.
You’re adhering to your physical therapist’s recommendations, and you give your body the rest it needs. So, why does it feel like you’re stuck in pain?
The answer may be sitting in your fridge. The food and drink we ingest play a large part in our body’s mobility and healing. Food can fuel our bodies forward, but inflammatory foods will wreak havoc on your joints, muscles, and, ultimately, your health. Learnmore about making healthier substitutions with the following advice.
Proper Burger Etiquette Leanmeats, nuts, and beans are packed with healthy proteins to leave you feeling full after eachmeal, but what you do with a
protein can negate its power. For example, a turkey burger is a great alternative to a beef burger. But a processed bun, loads of sugary ketchup, and greasy, fatty cheese mask turkey’s benefits and inflame your body. Instead, opt for low-lactose and low-fat cheeses, wrap your turkey burger in lettuce or high-fiber bread, and top it with juicy tomatoes. You’ll never eat a burger the same way again.
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How Reiki Can Stimulate Healing Energize Your Body
Reiki taps into the energy balances that yoga and tai chi promote, while focusing on stimulating positive energies within the body, like acupuncture aims to do. As with massage therapy, reiki encompasses the same practice of creating an atmosphere designed for each client, and reiki’s light applications to the skin can mimic massage therapy movements. Reiki’s healing property isn’t so much about anatomically curing an injury through its movements. The practice is more about empowering the body to utilize its own charged-up energy and restorative properties to promote healing. Because of this, patients who are battling or living with cancer, heart disease, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, infertility, and autism have used reiki to aid in their treatment, therapies, and pain relief. At NJIB, we believe in offering a wide variety of treatment options to our patients to give them the best chance at a healthy life. Learn how reiki can energize your body by visiting NJIB.org. Schedule an appointment with one of our practitioners by calling 201-339-1109.
The foundation of physical therapy is the knowledge that the human body has the power to heal itself through coordinated movement and exercise. But it’s not the only form of therapy to utilize the human body for its own healing. When paired with other types of healing and relief, reiki can provide a patient the empowerment to foster a better lifestyle. The practice continues to surge in both medicinal and alternative- healing methodologies. Reiki’s English translation, “universal life energy,” is the perfect descriptor for the healing power of this Japanese practice. Certified practitioners stimulate their patients’ energy fields by applying light pressure onto a patient’s body or hovering their own energy field over it. In a reiki session, the movements, touch, position of the patient, and the atmosphere of the room are all determined by the patient. This method creates a relaxing and inviting experience to promote the rejuvenation of a stalled energy field over injured patients.
Though vastly different in its methods, reiki follows some of the same principles as many other popular alternative forms of relief and fitness.
HAVE A LAUGH!
Citrus and Avocado Salad
Inspired by Bon Appétit
Ingredients
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1 blood, cara cara, or navel orange, sliced 1/8-inch thick and deseeded 1 Meyer or regular lemon, sliced 1/8- inch thick and deseeded 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 bunch arugula
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1/2 cup fresh mint leaves 1 avocado, cut into wedges Salt and pepper, to taste
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Directions
1. Heat oven to 425 F. 2. In a rimmed baking sheet, toss citrus slices with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast citrus until lightly charred and caramelized, about 10–15 minutes. Let cool. 3. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine onion and lemon juice. Season with salt and let sit for 5 minutes. 4. Add citrus, arugula, and mint to onion mixture. Drizzle with remaining oil, season with salt and pepper to taste, and toss thoroughly. 5. Add avocado, combing very gently to not crush avocado.
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INSIDE This Issue
NJIB’s Goals for 2019
3 Wives’Tales That Are True
The Connection Between Diet and Healing
What Is Reiki, and How Can It Help?
Citrus and Avocado Salad
Put MLK Jr.’s Message of Love Into Practice
In many of his speeches and sermons, Martin Luther King Jr. spoke about love. He wasn’t talking about the romantic kind, though. King often used the term“agape,”an Ancient Greek word used to refer to the unconditional love of God for man, to talk about universal love for all people, regardless of race, religion, or circumstance. We commemorate King on Jan. 21. It’s a celebration and a National Day of Service, so take the opportunity to honor King’s message of universal love. Here are three ways to put agape into practice. 1. Pay a visit to a historical site. Immerse yourself in King’s message this month by visiting the places where these historic events occurred. Our nation is full of opportunities to become better acquainted with the birth of the civil rights movement, from the King Center in Atlanta, Georgia, to Selma, Alabama, where protest marches were held in 1965. After all, if we don’t know our past, we are doomed to repeat it. 2. Educate yourself and others about the struggles people have faced. Learning about the experiences of others cultivates empathy. When you interact with someone across cultural or subcultural boundaries, it helps to reduce prejudice. Promote positive interactions in your community by Commemorating MLK Jr. A Message of Universal Love
hosting a film night or book club focused on the civil rights movement. You can feature a movie like“Selma”or“13th.”For a book club, select an autobiography or biography that puts yourself in someone else’s shoes, like Maya Angelou’s“I KnowWhy the Caged Bird Sings,”or Rebecca Skloot’s“The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.” 3. Share themessage of nonviolence and give back to your community. At the center of King’s message was the principle of nonviolence. Consider how you can advocate for nonviolence in your community. You could donate your time or money to a local shelter for victims of abuse, or volunteer your home to foster abandoned pets. If you’re part of a PTA or another school organization, encourage students to put an end to bullying. The Mix It Up program has anti-bullying lessons and activities that support King’s message.
Take some time to reflect on Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision this month and take part in the universal message of love. Don’t we all want more of that?
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