The Connection Bernards-Ridge Edition Sept/Oct/Nov 2018

www.theconnectionsnj.com Physical Therapy | Chiropractic | Acupuncture Nutrition/Weight Loss | Hormone Optimization Biofeedback Therapy | Stress Management Call for a FREE New Patient Consultation. WOMEN’S HEALTH Healthy and Strong at any Stage of Life. Somerset 908-252-0242 www.NMRnj.com Dr. Claudia Tamas Reduce Pain & Stress United Acupuncture Health Center Health Center MOST MAJOR INSURANCES ACCEPTED NJ Office: Crosspointe, 27 Mountain Blvd. • Suite 8 • Warren 908-756-1538 Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 10am-7pm; Sat.: 9am-1pm Peter Ng, LAc, NY, CA, NJ NCCAOM Board Certified Jennifer Ng, LAc, NY, CA, NJ NCCAOM Board Certified •Pains/Aches/ Numbness •Allergies /Asthma •Stress /Sleeping Problems •PMS/Menopause •Digestive/ Circulatory Problems •Stroke Rehab •Depression/Anxiety •Chronic Fatigue •Nausea, Pain & Fatigue from Chemo •Bell’s Palsy • Infertility •Arthritis Pain WOMEN’S HEALTH By: Dr. Claudia Tamas Natural Medicine & Rehabilitation As women, we take on the responsibil- ity for the health of our families, our community and ourselves. Many times it is the women who establish the lifestyle habits and build the founda- tion for their loved ones’ health and well-being. Re-establishing our habits in the areas of what we eat, think and do can be healing and life giving instead of disease producing. Through activity and exercise, positive thinking and optimal nutrition each woman can do their part in creating health for themselves, their families and their community. Strength is defined as “power, force, vigor, moral resistance.” We all need this attribute in order to attain and maintain health for ourselves and our families. Our healthcare system needs us to be much stronger and disciplined in our health habits as we watch that system buckle under the weight of costly treatment options for the man- agement of advanced stages of chron- ic diseases such as heart disease, type II diabetes, many cancers and autoim- mune diseases, obesity and others, albeit with very little success. Simply put, our bodies and our healthcare sys- tem need us all working much harder at being healthy. Our mission at Natu- ral Medicine & Rehabilitation (NMR) is to create a stronger, healthier commu- nity via health education on therapeu- tic lifestyle changes and holistic based therapeutic options. Through the con- cept of the Triad of Health which addresses our physical, emotional and nutritional components, we strive to create increased awareness and sup- port women’s active roles as pillars for change in our homes, schools and community. Nutrition impacts every aspect of our health. Food is not merely fuel for our bodies; it becomes our body as the nutrients are utilized to create struc- tures that make up our muscles, bones, hormones, organs and brain! Therefore all the systems in our body are influenced greatly by what we eat. The quality of our food has far reach- ing impact on just about any chronic health condition and every meal can bring us closer or further from illness. Physical activity has a direct connection to mental health and confidence. Specifically strength training has the following benefits: improved body composition and metabolism, opti- mized hormonal balance, better self- esteem and confidence, improved bone density and improved overall function in the long term. Decreased strength is associated with increased frailty, decreased mobility and func- tion, depression, increased risk for falls and fractures and loss of independ- ence. Starting a strength training pro- gram under the supervision of a pro- fessional for a female at any age is one of the most useful gifts for increased longevity you can give yourself. Stress has an adverse overall effect on all aspects of our health. Our “happy hormone,” serotonin, is synthesized mostly in our gut. What we eat can greatly influence how we feel physical- ly but also emotionally. We all know that stress causes disease, and the opposite is also true: happiness causes health. Studies show that prayer, med- itation and spiritual practice are effi- cient ways to manage stress, improve happiness and optimize health. Our bodies are wonderfully and innately designed to heal, repair and thrive. At NMR we believe that “we are what we eat, think and do.” Establish- ing healthy lifestyle choices within these areas will create a stronger, healthier community by empowering all individuals to create better health and better life for themselves and their families. Call 908-252-0242 for a complimentary new patient consultation www.NMRNJ.com Dr. Claudia Tamas, DPT received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy, graduating with Alpha Eta honors from Seton Hall University, also receiving the Award for Excellence in Research in 2014. Her clinical training includes pediatric rehabilita- tion, neurological rehabilitation for conditions such as acute and chronic stroke, vestibular con- ditions, spinal cord injury and orthopedic rehabil- itation. Claudia is a Certified Strength and Con- ditioning Specialist, a Certified Running Injuries Specialist and is currently pursuing a Masters in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine at University of Western States. PAGE 44