The Continuous Glucose MonitorWelcome back! Berman Health and Wellness continues to help hundreds of patients each month reach the highest quality of life imaginable. One of the most common ways we are approaching this is by improving blood sugar stability for each and every patient. We mentioned back in Blog 3 the importance of bloodContinue Reading»
September is National Suicide Awareness Month, but every month should have focus on mental health. Mental Health is so important and is more prevalent than one thinks. According to recent studies,1 in 5 adults in the United States live with mental illnessIn 2020, nearly 52.9 million adults were living with Mental IllnessIn 2022, 40 millionContinue Reading»
When we hear blood sugar we (or most of us at least) immediately think, “I don’t have Diabetes,” or “My doctor said my sugar is fine,” or “I don’t eat a lot of candy or sugar.” These are not my top concerns for individuals and their blood sugar. You don’t need to have diabetes to haveContinue Reading»
The Gut starts at the mouth → pharynx → esophagus → stomach → small intestine → large intestine → anus – the whole entire pathway. The intestinal lining makes us or breaks us. The intestinal lining is the inside of our intestines: the borders, the protectors, the keys to our immune system. If we haveContinue Reading»
1.Plan Ahead – Read the menu before you go. You are more likely to make unhealthy choices when you are hungry or in a hurry. Having a plan ahead of time will make you more prepared to keep your will power. 2.Pre-game – Have a healthy snack before you leave or on your way. IfContinue Reading»
Who says that cooking holiday favorites can’t be healthy AND delicious?Here are some simply substitutions to incorporate into your cooking this holiday season. Give them a try and let us know how they turned out! 1. Unsweetened Coconut Cream vs Heavy Cream – Unsweetened coconut cream is a tasty, creamy alternative to heavy cream. WhenContinue Reading»
The Holidays have become a time of “weight gain”, but then we will refocus on January 1st to get back on track and get the weight back off. Unfortunately, we gain three pounds this holiday season, lose 2 pounds the next 10 months, then gain three more pounds the next season. As we continue thisContinue Reading»
1 Get Comfortable from The StartBefore you even take off, make sure you are comfortable. Are there too many bags near your feet disallowing you to be in a good position? Making sure you have enough room to allow for proper posture is key. Adjust your seat to allow you to have good foot contactContinue Reading»
Quick question: How many of you have web searched “preventing back pain”? Yes, I thought so… We’ve all heard and read about what can cause back pain; incorrect lifting, bad posture, sports injury… but did you know that you may be making a common mistake in your daily routine, that might be encouraging back pain? What I’m about to tell you,Continue Reading»
Hey, it’s Dr. Jake Berman! Have you ever wondered why your muscles are so sore the day after a hard workout?It’s INFLAMMATION!Inflammation is the swelling or bloating that causes extreme tenderness in the muscles. Every workout causes microscopic damage to muscle fibers; the inflammation process repairs this damage during the following recovery period. A lot of people treatContinue Reading»