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Winter's the time when the immune system becomes erratic and cold and flu become common. To prepare the body, mind and spirit for this transition, Lakeside Natural Health Centre is organizing the 'Autumn Renewal Cleanse' program. The session is scheduled for the 22nd and 29 of October and the 5th of November at the 7Elmwood Avenue based centre.

The 3 week long session includes detoxification education seminars for 30 minutes each, weekly menu plan and recipe pack, change of season soup mix, and email support for the entire duration of the cleansing program.

"Winter causes cold and influenza wrecking havoc on the immune system. While medications take care of the symptoms, naturopathic treatment can help to boost the body's natural defenses. Treatments include effective supplementation, lifestyle changes and intake of antiviral botanicals can work wonders for your health," says a spokesperson for the Mississauga based naturopath clinic.

Besides preparing for seasonal problems, naturopathy also contributes to a healthy skin through natural dermatology. "A variety of problems can contribute to a dull looking skin. At LNHC, we work with patients to determine food sensitivities, toxin overload, hormone imbalances, immune system dysfunctions to treat conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, rashes and itchy skin," adds the spokesperson for LNHC.

Lakeside Natural Health Centre regularly arranges programs such as alternative fertility programs, Mississauga breastfeeding support programs, etc. They also help with pregnancy care, provide natural prenatal support, and administer naturopathic medicine.

About Lakeside Natural Health Centre:

Lakeside Natural Health Centre is an Ontario based team of naturopaths who offer naturopathic medicines. They offer natural infertility solutions, intravenous therapy, etc. at their Elmwood Avenue based centre.

To know more, visit, http://lakesidehealthcentre.com

It's raining discount at The American Dental Center in Miami. They have announced special discounts on all services including dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, dentures, tooth extraction, teeth whitening, dental veneers etc.

There's also another offer announced by the dental implants surgeon in Miami. Guests can claim these discounts when they come for examination, x-rays and cleaning. They're also running a referral program where guests get $ 50 for every referral.

"We offer help with general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, cleaning, examination, and x-ray, teeth whitening, crowns, veneers, fillings, implants, veneers, periodontics, etc." says a spokesperson for the dentists in North Miami. Each of these services can be claimed at an offer price.

Dentists can be called for an emergency irrespective of the time and day of date. In fact they specialize in emergency dentistry. They're also warm and friendly and can easily be contacted at any time of the day.

The team led by experienced dental surgeon Dr. Rafah Abdelmonem and his team of experienced dentists put patients at ease with their warm demeanor and pleasant smile. They also accept most insurance plans.

"At American Dental Center, we help children who need to visit the place. "We treat patients as young as 10 years. The Dentist also answers your questions regarding the time for fitting braces, filling cavities, etc," adds the spokesperson.

About The American Dental Center:

The American Dental Center is a renowned dental implants center managed by Dr. Rafah Abdelmonem. The dentist can be contacted at any time of the day in case of emergency situations. Besides the Miami dental office, Dr. Abdelmonem also has an office at Homestead.

To know more, visit, http://dentalcentermiami.com

Chiropractors at the Mississauga based Dynamic Chiropractic Health and Wellness Centre regularly announce events aimed at helping seniors remain agile and active. The latest one is to be held on the 6th of August at their Clarkson wellness centre. The session begins at 8 am and lasts for 30 minutes. It includes an upbeat warm up, a low impact aerobic session, a safe and easy stretch routine, and finally a relaxing cool down.

"Our Clarkson centre is located between west of Port Credit and south of Streetsville. Each of these sessions are designed to help seniors remain active," says a spokesperson for Dr. Gerald Dumol, a chiropractor in Mississauga who is the Director at the health and wellness centre. He is a member of the Ontario Chiropractic Association, Canadian Chiropractic Association, The College of Chiropractors of Ontario and the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association.

Among the services offered by the clinic include- Active Release Techniques or ART, medical acupuncture, sports rehabilitation, and registered massage therapy. Among the massage therapy service offered by the clinic include- Swedish massage, Trigger Point massage, Myofascial Release, joint mobilization, and remedial exercises. These services are ideal for those suffering from lower back pain, spinal pain, and other chronic pain.

"Our clinic at Clarkson is one of the best in Mississauga and outfitted with the most modern equipments required for rehabilitation and therapeutic purposes.

About Dynamic Chiropractic Health and Wellness Centre:

Dynamic Chiropractic Health and Wellness Centre is a Clarkson, Mississauga based clinic that helps and treats patients with care and service.

To know more, visit, http://www.dynamicchirohwc.com/

The world's population depends on a variety of grains for their daily source of carbohydrates, nutrients, fibers, minerals and vitamins, etc. In fact, grains continue to be the main dish for all meals in many countries around the world. But are all of them healthy, and what are the different types of grain? Dr. Adam Scott attempts to answer some common questions related to grains through his health articles.

Dr. Scott is a medical school graduate from the New York Medical College and a retired physician who practiced from his own clinic. He is now a freelance medical writer who likes to share information about little known facts.

"Although wheat, rice and corn continue to remain the most popular grains in the market, there are hundreds of other types of grains that are now making a comeback. These are often more healthy than traditional choices," says Dr. Scott.

He cites the example of Amaranth. "This is one of the earliest known grains and is high in protein. In fact, a single serving of Amaranth can meet about 7% of protein and 42% of iron requirements in a day," he says. They're a perfect choice as a breakfast cereal and are often found in graham crackers.

Millet on the other hand is known to protect the body against cardiovascular diseases as well as Type-2 diabetes. There is also Quinoa which is known to contain more minerals than any other grain - about 16% of total dietary protein requirement. They are easy to cook and easy to digest as well.

There are so many other types of grains that are far healthier than conventional choices. But a lack of awareness therefore makes them less popular. Dr. Scott's effort is to make these ancient grains popular.

About iHealthNet.org:

iHealthNet.org is a website dedicated to providing simple and straightforward answers to common health problems and remedies. The site also provides information on alternate medicines, treatments, and natural cures.

To know more, visit, http://www.ihealthnet.org/different-types-of-grains-explained

One with the Water®, a non-profit swim school in Los Angeles recently received a generous grant from the Los Angeles Triathlon Club to provide swimming lessons for 32 special-needs students and at-risk youth. The grant will cover a complete program of small-group swim lessons, taking each child from no water experience to basic water safety and swimming ability.

The 1,800+ member, thirteen-year-old LA TRI Club has recently expanded its focus to include philanthropy. "The LA TRI Club has made an impact on kids all over the southland," says LA TRI Club board member Larry Turkheimer. "Now, once again, we have stepped forward to help One with the Water have the ability to give kids the opportunity to swim and most importantly, feel accomplished."

Turkheimer was inspired to donate to One with the Water after seeing the benefits made from last year's Coast2Coast Swim Challenge proceeds. "I was approached by Coach Kenneth Rippetoe of One with the Water to see if the LA TRI Club would be interested in supporting their programs. Last year we helped 20 needy kids learn to swim through One with the Water." This year, One with the Water has offered the swimming lessons to families of CoachArt, a non-profit offering free lessons in the arts and athletics to patients ages 6-18 living with chronic illnesses such as Arthritis, Cancer, Cystic Fibrosis, Diabetes, HIV/AIDS, Sickle Cell Disease and Asthma.

One with the Water offers competitive swim training and year-round swim instruction for children and adults with a wide variety of skill levels, from total beginner to competitive athlete. In addition to their national-level competitive swimming skills, One with the Water's swim instructors are trained to work with children and adults diagnosed with autism, Asperger's, ADD, ADHD, Down and CHARGE syndrome, auditory processing disorders and dyslexia and others. Founder and Head Coach Kenneth Rippetoe, certified by the American Swimming Coach Association Disability Level 3, was featured on the Sundance Channel's documentary program 'Push Girls', working with paraplegic swimmer Mia Schaikewitz.

Since its founding, One with the Water has given out over $20,000 in scholarships to needy students and changed the lives of 400 swimmers. One father — whose son is on the Autism Spectrum — reported that his son "really responded to head Coach Kenneth Rippetoe, and looks forward to his class more than anything else right now. After the first class, he suddenly looked forward to and enjoyed swimming, as opposed to dreading it. He made huge strides, the biggest he has ever made, working with One with the Water."

Tax-deductible donations to the "Pay-It-Forward" scholarship program of One with the Water, a 501(c)(3), can be made at the organization's website: OneWithTheWater.org/donate.aspx.

For people who are trying to lose weight easily, Tealux, a leading online tea store from Montreal, has come up with unique Pu-erh tea which is proven to result in significant weight loss. Pu erh tea is a certified herbal tea with roots back in China.

Tealux sells over 100 certified herbal teas and Pu-erh is one of their special collections.

"If your diet pills are not working and you are getting no time to exercise, our Pu-erh tea would help you to lose weight easily. It's a widely accepted unique fat loss tea which is produced from hundred percent Pu-Erh tea leaves to support the customers with weight loss & great metabolic benefits. The Pu-Erh tea weight loss benefits have been witnessed by several people from various countries around", said a spokesperson for Tealux.ca.

The tea contains polyphenols which make the tea healthy & offers a distinct fragrance to it. Pu-Erh tea is one among the healthiest of teas in the world since it's enriched in antioxidants given its highly oxidized nature. Although Pu-Erh tea contains caffeine like the other brews, the caffeine content is below the damage level here.

"It's good to note that Pu-erh is really a very special tea. The best part about the tea is that unlike the other teas, Pu-Erh is made from broadleaf variety which can facilitate fast microbial action that can lead to numerous health benefits. You will be glad to know that Pu-Erh tea comes with anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties", said the spokesperson, while speaking about the uniqueness of this Chinese herbal tea.

"Another interesting part is that, unlike the other herbal teas such as green tea or oolong tea, Pu-Erh tastes much better as it goes through prolonged aging or storage after fermentation. It involves a post fermented processing while the other teas involve either no fermentation or partial or full fermentation", he added.

Apart from easy weight loss, the special herbal tea also comes with a number of other health benefits. According to reports, Pu-Erh tea can help in reducing Cholesterol level, blood sugar serum cholesterol, preventing cardiovascular issues, reducing diabetes. It's also said to help in various oxidation related issues, improving mental alertness as well as sharp thinking capabilities.

Tealux is offering Pu-Erh tea in a variety of flavors. These include Ginger Treasure, Fruity delight, Jasmine SWIRL, Earl Grey, Orange zest, Chocolate, Caramel, Coconut, Vanilla Mint and many more.

To know more about Pu-Erh and to order the tea from Tealux, visit http://www.tealux.ca/buy_puerh_tea_online_store

For the Seattle folks struggling with weight issues, the eminent Seattle nutritionist, Angela Pifer has reportedly arrived with unique nutrition programs assuring sure shot weight loss and quality health. Her Seattle Lifestyle Program has been touted as "The Best" for health and weight loss by several distinguished medical professionals.

Angela Pifer is a leading certified nutritionist (MSN, C.N.) who founded Nutrition Northwest, a major Seattle nutrition consulting center. Pifer is an expert in designing bespoke nutrition programs that could help out the clients in addressing their specific lifestyle goals as per their situation.

The esteemed nutritionist holds years of experience in working with adult & young athletes, stubborn fat loss, emotional eating, various digestive conditions, food sensitivities, diabetes, menopause effects and detoxification.

"If you are looking for the right support or guidance regarding effective fat loss and optimal health, count on Nutrition Northwest. We have come up with distinct nutrition programs that can provide you unmatched support in your fat loss and health goals with day-to-day interactions and guidance", said a spokesperson from Nutrition Northwest.

"Our program has been acknowledged as the best for quality health and weight loss by eminent doctors & nowhere in Bellevue or Seattle you are going to find the unparallel level of dedication & commitment offered here to assist you in reaching your weight loss and health goals", he added.

Pifer's Seattle Weight Loss Program & Nutrition Program would support the clients with numerous benefits. It also enables a person to stop dieting, overcome prolonged emotional eating issues, offer a satisfactory health plan rich in comfort and flavor and manage various digestive conditions such as IBD or IBS.

With years of experience, Pifer mainly focuses on personalized health & fat loss plans for each client so that they can experience the deserved weight loss only.

When it comes to the nutrition and health loss programs at offer by Angela Pifer, there are 4 such programs; an Introductory Program on Nutrition for one week, a 30 days long Health Lifestyle Program and a 90 days long Nutrition & Lifestyle Program. She is also offering a 28 days Clean & Lean Group Program which is a follow up of Pifer's highly successful 28-Day Vegan challenge Program that was extended in 2006 and achieved more than 5,500 satisfied participants.

Nutrition Northwest also reported of special programs dedicated to treating certain conditions individually like emotional eating, digestive problems, food sensitivities, prenatal nutrition, weight loss and detoxification.

To know further about Pifer's weight loss and health programs from Nutrition Northwest, visit www.nutritionnorthwest.com

VitaMedica introduces the ABCs of Recovery Support, a tool that guides patients in finding nutritional solutions to speed plastic surgery recovery time. The ABCs address common concerns like bruising, swelling, inflammation and healing after a plastic surgery procedure.

"With so many supplements on the market, VitaMedica's ABCs of Recovery Support offers plastic surgery patients a simplified approach in selecting the best supplements for post-operative recovery," said Yvette La-Garde, VitaMedica's director of education.

The ABCs incorporate the use of Arnica Montana, Bromelain and Clinical Support:

A - Arnica Montana, is a homeopathic remedy that has been used for centuries to provide temporary relief of bruising, swelling and pain from soft tissue injury. As a natural bruise treatment, Arnica Montana is ideal for injectables and fillers (e.g., Botox®, Restylane®, Radiesse®;), non-surgical procedures (e.g., Fraxel®, IPL) or facial surgery procedures (e.g., eyelid surgery, facelift, nose reshaping).

B - Bromelain, is an enzyme extracted from pineapple that helps reduce swelling, inflammation and pain. As a natural anti-inflammatory, bromelain is ideal for less-invasive surgical procedures (e.g. chin implant), minimally invasive surgery procedures (e.g. breast augmentation) or facial surgery procedures (e.g., eyelid surgery, facelift, nose reshaping).

C - Clinical Support, is a multi-nutrient supplement formulated specifically for recovery after plastic surgery. This two-part supplement promotes wound healing, boosts immune system function and reduces cellular damage generated by surgery and anesthetics. As a recovery supplement, Clinical Support is ideal for individuals with impaired wound healing (e.g. diabetics, smokers) and is well-suited for a wide range of comprehensive surgical procedures (e.g., tummy tuck, "mommy makeover", liposuction, Cellulaze®, facelift, nose reshaping).

It's no surprise that a proper diet supports overall health and wellness but around the time of surgery, optimal nutrition is even more important.

VitaMedica Founder and Medical Director David H. Rahm, M.D. notes, "Most people don't consider that for a wound to heal successfully, you'll need elevated levels of several key nutrients, including carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals. Without this, you may be at risk for increased bruising and swelling, delayed wound healing and other complications."

With so many aging baby boomers taking supplements, they naturally want to take their regular multi-vitamin & mineral after a plastic surgery procedure. However, a regular multi is not designed to support the body's needs for healing.

According to Dr. Rahm, most multis do not contain adequate levels of certain vitamins and minerals to support the healing process. Also, a multi doesn't contain nutrients that address bruising, swelling or inflammation. Importantly, multivitamins typically contain vitamin E. This vitamin is not recommended as it can have adverse effects when taken around the time of surgery.

As a practicing board-certified anesthesiologist for over 20 years, Dr. Rahm is very familiar with this topic. He says, "Vitamin E isn't the only nutrient that can be problematic during surgery. Dietary supplements as common as fish oil, Echinacea and St. John's Wort can all have adverse effects when taken around surgery."

To better communicate the ABCs of Recovery Support, VitaMedica has developed support materials including consumer brochures, infographics, videos and a dedicated webpage.

For a full list of supplements to discontinue around the time of surgery, refer to VitaMedica's Surgery Supplements Guidelines. For more information on the dietary & lifestyle measures you can take to support healing and speed recovery, see VitaMedica's Recovery Guidelines.

Since 1997, VitaMedica has offered a targeted line of nutraceuticals for recovery and wellness through aesthetic medical practices including aesthetic plastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons, cosmetic dermatologists, medical skin care clinics and medical spas. For more information, please call VitaMedica at 1-888-367-8605 or visit http://www.vitamedica.com.

The owners of two local Pilates businesses, Brigitte Alcantara of Studio 615 Pilates and Libby Bideau of Libby Pilates, today announced their short-term partnership for the 2013 summer. By combining talents and class schedules, both studios are able to offer a full roster of Pilates training to the West Los Angeles area during the typically slow summer months. Clients will have the benefit of experiencing classes taught by either instructor at varying times.

"Our partnership enables us to offer a full roster of classes throughout the summer months when vacations and travel plans sometimes make it challenging," said Ms. Bideau. "We're very excited to have more alternatives for busy, working clients and those visiting Venice for the summer."

Ms. Alcantara explains, "Collaborating for the summer allows us to give Venice and the surrounding communities an opportunity to enjoy some diversity in techniques. We also have more times slots available to better accommodate our clients' schedules."

The partnered Pilates studio, located at 615 Hampton Drive in Venice, begins June 8 and runs through August 31. In addition to group classes, both instructors offer private one-on-one sessions.

For more information or to schedule a training session, contact Studio 615 Pilates at (310) 392-7170, www.studio615pilates.com or Libby Pilates at (310) 625-7356, www.libbypilates.com.

About Studio 615 Pilates:

Studio 615 Pilates has been the Pilates centerpiece in the Venice community for the past 15 years. Brigitte Alcantara brings style, art, passion, heart and soul to each client through her classes and private sessions. The energy and beauty of the space is serene, and Brigitte's care and attention will keep your body moving in bliss. Call for an appointment at (310) 392-7170 or visit online at www.studio615pilates.com.

About Libby Pilates:

With almost two decades of teaching experience, Libby Bideau brings her passion for movement to class. Her mixed training offers a variety of influences and techniques from various experts and experiences including: Yoga Alliance Certification; Core Fusion Master Workshop; Passing the Torch Mentorship with Julian Littleford; and Thai Yoga Massage intensive workshop. Call for an appointment at (310) 625-7356 or visit online at www.LibbyPilates.com.

Same Day Spine Surgery, the leading spine surgery outpatient facility, has assured better patient care than hospitals. The American outpatient medical center claimed of providing cutting edge and effective treatments with better equipments and more personalized care than hospital treatments.

"We have a firm belief that outpatient care facilities are much more effective than hospital in-patient treatment procedures. According to us, the first step to best recovery is to walk out from surgery center the very day of the surgery. Thus, here we release all our patients on the same day of their surgery so that they recover comfortably from home. Hospitals are known for high infection rates given the aggregation of too many patients in one place- but when you get to recover in a secured environ of at home nursing & care there is always the minimal chance of catching infections", said a spokesperson from the major American outpatient back surgery center.

A good achievement they had is that all their centers reported of no infection issues with the patients last year. They always follow a tailored treatment approach for all their patients as per the patient's specific conditions and symptoms.

Same Day Spine Surgery emphasized on taking a multidisciplinary approach in treatment which enables them to find out the best possible option for each patient. The outpatient spine care facility informed to take care of diverse spine conditions such as DDD, Building disc, pinched nerve, Radiculitis, Spinal stenosis and many more.

"It's good to mention that we have a better quality staff team here than usual hospitals. We are backed by nationally leading board certified doctors who are experts in minimal invasive advanced treatments such as laser disc surgery. With us you are always assured of executive level treatment with more advance technology like laser disectomies, stem cell therapy, minimal invasive fusion, etc which is unlikely in hospitals", the spokesperson added.

This laser spine surgery outpatient facility has come up with prompter surgery times than hospitals. Unlike hospitals, they never keep patients under prolonged anesthesia which could harm them the other way. For more info, visit http://www.samedayspinesurgery.com/