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Releasing Stressors to Lose Weight

Posted: Jan 03 in Blog by

Having a stress disorder in Rochester can make many different areas of your life incredibly difficult. Stress and unnecessary burdens can make it difficult to lose weight or even maintain weight loss, and can also affect other aspects of your health. Many people dealing with stress focus more on coping mechanisms and ways that they [...]

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Hot Flashes in Menopause

Posted: Dec 22 in Blog by

Women experiencing menopause symptoms in Rochester are not alone. Most women going through menopause experience hot flashes. A hot flash occurs when a woman suddenly becomes flushed with heat, and is sometimes accompanied by redness and sweating. Sometimes hot flashes occur during sleep in the form of night sweats. Until menopause begins, there is no [...]

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Eat Mindfully to Cope with Stress

Posted: Dec 09 in Blog by

When faced with stressful or challenging situations, you may find yourself reaching for favorite comfort foods. Loaded with calories and fat, junk foods attempt to fulfill the emotional cravings that many of us feel during times of stress. After indulging in these foods, however, your stress level remains high and your physical body feels lethargic [...]

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Tips for Overcoming Anxiety

Posted: Dec 02 in Blog by

An anxiety attack can occur without warning at any time or any place. It causes a person to feel nauseous or breathless and perhaps confused or dizzy. An attack can make you feel embarrassed or out of control. It can be a scary experience and one that is of great concern to many people. One [...]

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Overcoming Stress and Weight Gain

Posted: Nov 17 in Blog by

For many people, overeating or indulging in high-calorie “comfort foods” is a common response to stress. This can lead to problems such as weight gain, obesity, and a lack of proper nutrition. In order to control this response, it is important to learn to manage stress and to identify the signs of stress eating. One [...]

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Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Stress Management

Posted: Oct 28 in Blog by

For the Waterford individual seeking help with stress management, progressive muscle relaxation may be the right solution. When faced with anxiety or stress, the muscles in your body become tense. This sometimes leads to pain. Progressive muscle relaxation, a proven technique often used in psychotherapy, helps to relieve the muscle tension associated with stress and [...]

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Tips for Managing Anxiety

Posted: Oct 20 in Blog by

Struggling with an anxiety disorder not only has negative effects on your mind, but your body as well. Most of us are used to anxiety-filled environments and find stress to be a daily occurrence, whether it’s caused by a work overload, a sick child, an unpaid bill, or any other stressful situation you may encounter [...]

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PTSD and Anxiety May Cause Panic Attacks

Posted: Oct 14 in Blog by

We all encounter anxiety in everyday life, and often this anxiety can become overwhelming, and even lead to a panic attack. A panic attack is characterized by sudden, intense fear that causes physical symptoms such as chest pain, accelerated heartbeat, difficulty breathing, sweating, dizziness, chills, stomach pain, and nausea. In cases where a Troy patient [...]

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Fitness for the Mind and Body

Posted: Sep 16 in Blog by

Commitment to a change in lifestyle, complete with new healthy eating habits and routine exercise, is a vital part of any weight loss plan. This is especially important for patients who have undergone bariatric surgery. Surgery provides a physical change in the digestive system, helping to speed weight loss. The dedication and motivation to maintain [...]

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Benefits of Aerobic Activity on the Brain

Posted: Aug 30 in Blog by

When most people think about the benefits of aerobic activity, they think of it strengthening the heart and lungs, and improving circulation. However, in addition to these physical benefits, aerobic exercise can boost brain function which helps to improve emotional health, cognition, and anti-aging memory capabilities. Practically any activity that requires continuous physical activity can [...]

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