Do you feel stress or nervous energy creeping in at the thought of an abundance of mishloach manos (read: sugar and treats) available to your kids? Take a deep breath and read below to promote a healthy balance (both nutritionally and emotionally) so you can skip the stress and experience a more positive and meaningful…
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10 Secrets About Working Out from a Personal Trainer
Working out but not losing weight? Find it difficult? Or still have that baby pooch? Read on. Sock sneakers are not sneakers. Neither are Toms or any sort of slip-on fashion sneaker. They don’t give you the proper foundation to exercise and the lack of support is a great cause for injury. No shoes are…
What Kinds of Fad Diet Should You Avoid?
A gimmicky diet promising amazing results might work in the short term, but it’s a bad idea both long term and health-wise. Here is how you can spot them — so you can avoid them and choose a better direction. The new calendar year is often a time when people embark on health and weight…
What Do People Most Want to Know About United Refuah?
Are you considering your health care options for 2021? Some of these questions might be on your mind when thinking about United Refuah. Once in a while, Moishe Katz, the Director of United Refuah, will answer the main phone line at United Refuah. During one such time, there was a man from Lakewood on the…
Should You Eat That Donut on Chanukah? “Yes” Says This Nutritionist
There’s no need for total deprivation, nor do you need to throw your health goals out the window come Chanukah. This is what to keep in mind while having your treats and enjoying them too. Despite all the excitement and magical feelings come Chanukah, there are many people who feel stress and anxiety when thinking…
It’s Been Over Two Years: My Experience with United Refuah Health Share.
“United We Save” is a good motto. Because it’s true, you do save a lot with United Refuah. But beyond the savings, you receive great care as well. This is my experience. Have questions? Register for United Refuah’s Webinar taking place Sunday, December 6th. More than two years ago, in the summer of 2018, when…
These are the Vitamins Doctors Recommend to Boost Your Immunity
Yes, vitamins can help prevent you from getting sick! I’m totally not a health nut and I might even be the first one to think, “I’m fine the way I am, leave me alone!” It’s my husband, though, that places the vitamins in my hands and says “take this!” He’s been speaking to doctors on…
Masks: Everything You Need To Know
This is why you need to wear one when doing your errands…and how to make one yourself. Overnight, masks have become a symbol of social responsibility. If you still need convincing, here’s why you now should be wearing a mask in public spaces to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. To start, this coronavirus is…
5 Easy Ways to Stay Healthy in Quarantine
You’ll need to take care of yourself so you can have the energy to take care of others and stay healthy. Almost overnight, we’ve been thrown into an overwhelming, new reality. How on earth are we supposed to keep it all together for our families without falling apart ourselves?! Here are a few simple tips…
How to Lose Pesach Pounds in Quarantine Quandary
There’s no structure. We’re home all day. But it is still possible to lose some weight. With Pesach behind us and with more quarantine time ahead of us, I want you to know that losing some post-Pesach pounds IS possible. All you need is some motivation and organization. (Yes, I know these 2 are hard…