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Does a new year on the horizon inspire thoughts of your own personal renewal? Westchester’s health and wellness experts are ready to help you start the new year becoming a healthier you.
Restoring your sensational smile: The Center for Cosmetic Dentistry
Keeping skin healthy through winter: Farida Skin Care Studio
Nourishing and healing the body: Dina Khader Nutrition
Understanding and benefitting from CBD: Therapist Preferred
Kicking off a healthy new year: Westmed Medical Group
Be proactive: White Plains Hospital
Keys to feeling healthier and younger: KEY Wellness/Karen Young Yoga
Restoring your sensational smile: The Center for Cosmetic Dentistry
Q. Is there any way to actually see my new smile before committing to getting veneers?
A. Yes! We take digital impressions and photos, and then convert all the data into a smile design through high-tech digital simulation. This allows us to present photos and a video of your new teeth digitally placed in your actual mouth. You are able to see your new smile before any work is done!
Robert L. Rioseco, DMD, FAGD, AAACD
The Center for Cosmetic Dentistry
147 Underhill Ave
West Harrison
914.761.8229
www.zendentist.com
Keeping skin healthy through winter: Farida Skin Care Studio
Q. How can I take care of my skin during winter?
A. Don’t let the cold, dry winter air spoil your new year’s resolution for healthy and beautiful skin. Here are my top three tips to help you maintain your skin during frigid winter days:
- Apply sunscreen daily. Even on dreary days, UV rays break through the clouds and can cause skin damage.
- Adapt your skincare regimen. Use a fragrance-free moisturizing gel cleanser, then apply hyaluronic serum followed by a heavy moisturizing cream.
- Moisturize throughout the day. In cold weather, a lightweight cream or ointment is a better choice than lotion.
Farida, Skin Therapist
Farida Skin Care Studio
445 Hamilton Ave
White Plains
845.553.4455
farida@faridastudio.com
www.faridastudio.com
Nourishing and healing the body: Dina Khader Nutrition
Q. What can nutrition help with?
A. Nutrition goes way beyond weight loss — it can help with emotional stress, building super immunity, auto-immune conditions, diabetes, heart disease, support cancer treatment, sleeping issues, moodiness, cravings, and neurological issues to name a few.
Q. Other than acupuncture, is there anything else that can help with injuries and pain?
A. Yes, we have found that specific mud packs on an injured area can help enormously to significantly reduce pain and inflammation. Mud packs are also effective with concussions and brain trauma.
Q. Can we get enough nutrients from our food?
A. Unfortunately, due to soil depletion and lack of healthy nutrients in our soil, we no longer can receive sufficient vitamins and minerals from our food. This is especially true if we do not either consume organically grown foods or purchase our foods from local farmers. This is a significant reason why people’s immune systems are getting weaker and people are getting sicker.
Dina Khader, MS, RD, CDN, MIfHI
Dina Khader Nutrition
4 Smith Ave
Mount Kisco
914.242.0124
www.DinaKhader.com
Understanding and benefitting from CBD: Therapist Preferred
Q: I’ve heard a lot about the benefits of CBD, but I don’t know how to start. Any suggestions?
A. One of the keys to long-term success with anything is to build a consistent routine. That is definitely true with physical and mental health. Many people incorporate CBD products into their daily routine to help with focus, anxiety, inflammation, immunity, aches, pain, and sleep issues. Therapist Preferred is a Westchester-based THC-Free CBD company focused on helping active people maximize their lifestyle. Founded by a Rye physical therapist and his patient, our products include sports creams, soft-gels, gummies, tinctures, and even dog treats. Find us online or contact us to find a local retailer near you.
Therapist Preferred
hello@TherapistPreferred.com
www.TherapistPreferred.com
Facebook: @ThrpstPreferred
Instagram: @ThrpstPreferred
Kicking off a healthy new year: Westmed Medical Group
Q. With COVID-19 and the Omicron variant still so prevalent in our community, what can we do to stay healthy and connected with our healthcare providers?
A. Your care team at Westmed is here for you, offering in-person or Virtual Visits with your primary care providers and specialists. We have implemented rigorous safety and sanitizing protocols, such as masking, frequent deep cleaning, mobile check-in, and limited visitor policies — and we are still offering a variety of testing options for our patients. If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, you can obtain diagnostic testing at Westmed through our Urgent Care Clinics or by booking an appointment with your Primary Care Provider (both PCR and Rapid Testing available). If you still have questions or need help, contact your Primary Care Physician via the My Westmed Patient Portal or by phone. Patricia Calayag, Chief Medical Officer
Q. What’s the ONE tip you would share with every patient to kick start a healthy new year?
A. I’d like to remind everyone that the most important thing we can do for one another is to take the best care of ourselves! Eat healthy food, protect against COVID by getting vaccinated and boosted, and wear a mask when outside of the home. Diane Pagan, NP, Complex Care Program Director
A. The ONE tip I would share with every patient to kick off a healthy new year would be to stay mindful of food safety. If you are fortunate enough to have a gathering of family and friends in this age of COVID, remember to keep surfaces, utensils, and hands clean; separate raw and cooked foods; make sure you cook meats thoroughly by using a food thermometer and chill correctly — refrigerate perishables within two hours and check your refrigerator to insure it is at 40 degrees or lower. Patricia Talio, Certified Diabetes Educator
Westmed Medical Group
800 Westchester Ave
Rye Brook
914.682.6511
www.westmedgroup.com
Be proactive: White Plains Hospital
Q. How can I get proactive about my health?
A. The start of a new year is the perfect time to take stock of your overall well-being and prioritize your health once again. According to the American Heart Association, nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure. This develops slowly over time and can lead to heart attack, stroke, and other serious health threats. What’s more concerning, most people with high blood pressure don’t know they have it. Your physician can help you understand the risk factors and get you on the path to good health — so make sure you are getting checked annually. Dr. Jeannette Yuen, Cardiologist, Scarsdale Medical Group
Q. What is one easy strategy to keep my heart and body healthy?
A. Avoid processed foods and eat fresh! Processed foods tend to have higher levels of sugar and salt, which can exacerbate diabetes and high blood pressure. Think about the layout of your grocery store — most fresh foods are found around the walls of the store. So, if you avoid the middle aisles and shop the perimeter, your cart will fill up with fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, and meat. You’ll be able to prepare fresh foods, know what’s in your food, eat better, and feel better. Dr. James Peacock, Cardiologist/Electrophysiologist, White Plains Hospital
Q. I’m thinking of starting a family. What do I need to know?
A. First, timing is everything — especially when most women have just a three- to five-day window every month to get pregnant. Today, there are tons of apps that can help you chart changes in your menstrual cycle and identify the ideal time to try for a baby. If you have been attempting to get pregnant for over a year, your doctor can test you and your partner for infertility issues. Certain medical conditions can also affect your ability to get pregnant, so it’s always good to consult with an expert. A good doctor is a must from the start. They will be your most valuable resource during your pregnancy. The birth process is extremely personal, so you will want to find an OB/GYN who will be your partner and respect your personal preferences in the delivery room. Dr. Nabil Khoury, OB/GYN, White Plains Hospital
White Plains Hospital
41 E Post Rd
White Plains
914.681.0600
www.wphospital.org
Keys to feeling healthier and younger: KEY Wellness/Karen Young Yoga
Q. What are the most effective anti-aging wellness strategies?
A. Everyone wants to feel healthier and younger this year! Luckily, simple behaviors, done consistently, can have a major anti-aging benefits and affect the way we look, move, and feel.
- Meditation is Mandatory! Meditation can be practiced in a gazillion ways, such as: simply focusing on your breath, allowing yourself to become 100% immersed in a favorite solo activity, engaging in progressive relaxation by shifting your awareness to different body parts, and of course, with the help of meditation apps and coaches.
- Yoga is for Every Body! Linking movement and breath triggers the relaxation response, decreases stress, releases pain, and strengthens the body.
- Resistance Rules! Frail is an F-word. A full body strengthening program can help you gain muscle mass and strength, and increase mobility and metabolism.
- Eat Elitely! Proper nutrition is essential. By eating whole foods of the highest quality, including proteins, produce, healthy fats, and low glycemic starches, we feel better and are less likely to crave sugar and processed foods.
Forget quick fixes — they never produce long-term results. If you get stuck, hire a professional wellness coach to guide you.
Karen Young, MPH, CHES, RYT
KEY Wellness/Karen Young Yoga
347.225.3737
karenyoungyoga@gmail.com
www.karenyoungyoga.com
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