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BioVeda Health and Wellness Center of Cerritos Introduces Smoking Cessation Program
BioVeda Health and Wellness Centers, LLC is pleased to announce the introduction of a new smoking cessation program now available at BioVeda Health and Wellness Center of Cerritos. The center, headed by Dr. James Augustine, is successfully managing patient health through a holistic program which combines acupuncture, applied kinesiology and homeopathy to boost the immune system, promote natural detoxification and increase core level energy, often resulting in the alleviation of symptoms associated with such conditions as allergies, IBS, chronic fatigue, migraines, skin conditions, and general pain and inflammation.
This clinic utilizes meridian and energy stress assessment to measure the patient’s neurological reactions to specific environmental substances and to determine which substances are negatively impacting the patient. The substances that trigger a physiological stress spike, which is measured by the body’s impedance to each substance, are recorded and then presented back to the patient during low level light therapy. Light therapy conditions the autonomic nervous system to react normally to the otherwise harmless substances.
The system is designed to reduce physiological stress, not to be confused with anxiety, which not only weakens the immune system, but is also the trigger for food allergies, seasonal allergies, pet allergies, asthma, eczema, migraines, shingles, celiac and numerous other auto-immune related conditions. How these specific substances affect the stress levels placed on our immune system has a direct impact on the quality of our daily lives.
The smoking cessation program uses light therapy and homeopathic remedies to help a person quit, while reducing cravings, side effects, stress and irritability. It helps to remove harmful toxins known to build in the blood, tissue and cells through habitual use of tobacco products. It is faster than traditional methodologies, requiring 3 visits over a one week period, along with the use of a herbal remedy and homeopathic supplement.
“I have a holistic healthcare practice and believe in the future of energy medicine. It fits into my practice to help me discover the causes of healthcare problems. Since the core of healing in the body is the central nervous system, interference to it causes ill health. This therapy assists in removing interferences to allow the body to heal. I’m especially excited to now have a smoking cessation program for those struggling with this addiction,” states Dr. Augustine.
BioVeda Health and Wellness Centers are being established across the country through BioVeda Health and Wellness Centers, LLC., based in Boca Raton, FL. Each clinic is independently owned and operated by a licensed physician. BioVeda, which means “knowledge and wisdom of the body,” reflects the vision and commitment of the BioVeda Health and Wellness Center of Cerritos to alternative health care methods that can help thousands of patients reduce their level of suffering from common and debilitating symptoms and increase their overall health and wellness. Patients receive a customized treatment plan which best fit their individual symptoms and conditions; however, many patients notice significant results after just a single therapeutic session. The cost for therapy is very affordable and results are long-lasting.
CDC Wants You for Wellness Study
The thirst for wellness information and advice never seems to be quenched. There is a new national opportunity to help provide data and learn more.
Heart disease and stroke are the first and third leading causes of death for both men and women in the United States. To avoid the high costs of treating these conditions, employers must consider providing worksite prevention services and interventions to promote employee health.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with Emory University, state health departments and worksite experts have developed the CDC Worksite HealthScoreCard (HSC) to support efforts in these areas. The HSC examines worksite health promotion interventions (programs, policies and environmental supports) that employers can put in place to promote a healthy workforce, reduce health care costs and increase productivity.
In the first phase of this project, the CDC/Emory study team held meetings and focus groups with subject matter experts and potential end-users to develop the survey tool, establish a weighting and scoring methodology and improve the tool’s scientific evidence base, usability and relevance. The second phase of this project will focus on field-testing the tool in order to evaluate its reliability and validity in preparation for public dissemination. They have invited Indiana businesses to participate in this study.
Health on Monday: The push-up – A symbol of health and wellness
They can be done anywhere as they do not require any equipment of any kind and the many variations of the push-up allow you to target different muscle groups of your body. If you are a beginner, performing traditional push-ups can be a challenging endeavour since they require considerable upper body strength to perform correctly. Luckily there are many levels of progression that make this exercise effective for both beginners as well as advanced athletes.
Movement analysis and muscle involvement
The push-up brings about two primary movements in the body:
1 Horizontal adduction of the shoulder: This movement is brought about through contraction of the pectoralis major (chest muscle) and the anterior deltoid (frontal head of the shoulder muscle). The degree to which either of these 2 muscles are loaded depends on the angle of the arms to the torso and the width of the hand placement
2 Elbow extension: Elbow extension refers to the straightening of the elbow joint during exertion and happens during the lifting phase of the body. The primary muscle responsible for this muscle is the tricep, located in the posterior side of the upper arm.
Besides these primary muscles, a whole lot of other muscles are involved in the push-up movement. The shoulder girdle is locked in position through contraction of the serratus anterior, located on the upper part of your rib cage, just under your arm pits. Your body is kept in a straight position through contraction of the rectus abdominus, the “six-pack” muscle on the anterior part of your torso and the contraction of the hip flexors which prevent your hips from crashing to the ground during the movement. Your quadriceps or anterior thigh muscles contract in order to keep your knees from bending during the movement.
Variations
In a typical push-up position, body weight is distributed between hands and feet. By tilting the body’s position the loading between hands and feet can be altered, which affects the amount of weight the arms have to lift during the exercise. During the typical push-up about 60% of the body’s weight is transferred to the arms, with the remaining 40% being borne by the feet. Once the body is inclined, the load applied to the arms is reduced, therefore facilitating execution of the movement. On the contrary, the loading of the arms can be increased by tilting the body in a way to elevate the foot position in comparison to the hand position.
Beginner’s variation on your feet
Stand against a table or other similar elevated object. Place your hands on the table and tilt your body forward on the balls of your feet so that you form a right angle between your torso and your arms. Keep your body in a perfectly straight line, taking care not to stick out your bum. Now bend your elbows, lowering your chest towards your hands and keep your abdominals braced. Once your elbows are bent around 90 degrees, push back up into the original position.
Beginner’s variation on your knees
Kneel on the floor and position a box or other sturdy, elevated object, about 30-40cm in height in from of you. You can also use your stairs for this exercise by kneeling in front of them and placing your hands on the first step, shoulder-width apart. Bend your elbows and lower your chest towards the step, whilst slightly sticking out your butt. You can pivot the movement from your hips, which further reduces the load on your arms.
Advanced variation: Spiderman push-up
This variation is great for challenging the core muscles besides working all the other muscles used in the conventional push-up. Assume a push-up position on the floor supporting yourself on your hands and toes. Whilst lowering your body towards the floor, lift off one foot and bring your knee forward towards the elbow of the arm on the same side. Your whole body should tilt slightly forward on your hands to maximize engagement of the core muscles. Return your foot to the floor and repeat with the other side.
Various other modifications to the push up exist. These can include props like stability balls, TRX suspension trainers, dumbbells, kettlebells and more. They can add variety and fun to your workout and help to challenge your body from various angles to keep improvements coming long term.
The push-up not only replaces but surpasses most fitness equipment in terms of effectiveness, functional application and workout options and should be a staple exercise of any fitness programme. It is equally relevant for both men and women and effective for building whole body strength and burning calories.