November 2011
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Harvard: Giving thanks can make you happier
November kicks off the holiday season with high expectations for a cozy and festive time of year. However, for many this time of year is tinged with sadness, anxiety, or depression. Certainly, major depression or a severe anxiety disorder benefits most from professional help. But what about those who just feel lost or overwhelmed or down at this time of year? Research (and common sense)...
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A healthy Thanksgiving?
Friends,
We know that Thanksgiving can be a challenging holiday when you are watching what you eat and, most importantly, what you don’t eat. If you are brining some dishes to a family celebration or cooking yourself, we suggest that you take a look at these great ideas from Mark Bittman over at the New York Times. Although we would suggest staying away from the desserts, you might...
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A mayor consumo de frutas y verduras, menor riesgo...
Por Genevra Pittman
NUEVA YORK (Reuters Health) - En un estudio sobre más de 20.000 afroamericanas de Estados Unidos, las consumidoras de dos o más porciones diarias de frutas eran menos propensas a desarrollar fibroides uterinos que las que apenas probaban esos alimentos.
Los fibroides no siempre producen síntomas, pero pueden causar dolor o hacer que el período sea más prolongado y...
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¿Tiene hipertensión? El kiwi podría ayudar
Un pequeño estudio halló que tres kiwis al día reducían los niveles más que una manzana al día
MARTES, 15 de noviembre (HealthDay News) — Una manzana al día no necesariamente garantiza no tener que ir al médico, pero quizás tres kiwis ayuden, al menos según un pequeño estudio que ha mostrado que la peluda fruta marrón podría ayudar a reducir los niveles de presión arterial.
Los hombres y...
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Even Without Weight Loss, Mediterranean Diet Helps...
Foods like olive oil and avocados may help body use insulin
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 16 (HealthDay News) — A new study offers further evidence that a Mediterranean-style diet is good for your heart.
The research found that unsaturated fats from foods such as avocados, olive oil and nuts increase the body’s ability to use insulin. Reduced insulin action can lead to diabetes, which is a...
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October 2011
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Healthier Diet, Stronger Sperm?
Two studies show diet can affect mobility of sperm, quality of semen
MONDAY, Oct. 17 (HealthDay News) — For years, nutritionists have rallied around the notion that “you are what you eat.”
Now, new research suggests this adage might even extend to the strength and quantity of sperm.
The observation stems from a pair of studies slated for presentation Monday at the American...
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Beber poca cantidad de agua podría elevar el...
Por Amy Norton
NUEVA YORK (Reuters Health) - Las personas que beben menos de un par de vasos diarios de agua serían más propensas a desarrollar niveles de azúcar en sangre anormalmente altos.
Cuando eso ocurre, aunque no de manera suficiente como para encajar en la definición clínica de diabetes, los médicos consideran que la persona tiene “prediabetes”.
En el nuevo estudio, los...
September 2011
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WatchAt Talita Kum, we have a special philosophy regarding food and nutrition. We often ask that our clients get accustomed to excellent habits instead of settling for mediocre ones. Although it’s tough at the beginning, over the long term clients learn how to cook fresh healthy food at home, what to eat when going out to restaurants, and what kind of exercise regiment to keep.
With such a...
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Is Junk Food Really Cheaper?
By Mark Bittman
THE “fact” that junk food is cheaper than real food has become a reflexive part of how we explain why so many Americans are overweight, particularly those with lower incomes. I frequently read confident statements like, “when a bag of chips is cheaper than a head of broccoli …” or “it’s more affordable to feed a family of four at McDonald’s than to cook a healthy meal...
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Comer más porotos y menos arroz blanco reduciría...
Por Adam Marcus
NUEVA YORK (Reuters Health) - Los porotos y el arroz son una combinación clásica del hemisferio occidental, pero un estudio de Costa Rica revela que comer más porotos que arroz sería mejor para la salud.
En 2.000 hombres y mujeres, los autores hallaron que los que comúnmente reemplazaban una porción de arroz con una de porotos tenían un 35 por ciento menos posibilidades de...
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More Evidence Links Diabetes, Dementia
Findings point up another reason to keep blood sugar levels in check, researchers say
MONDAY, Sept. 19 (HealthDay News) — People with diabetes are at significantly higher risk of developing all types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, finds a new study that bolsters previous research connecting the two illnesses.
The study of more than 1,000 people in Japan found that 27...
Regulatory Modifications
Due to recent changes in the regulatory environment in the State of Texas, Talita Kum Clinic will be modifying various aspects of its operations. Our clients should be aware that new legal documents will be added to all our intake formats.
Moreover, starting today we will begin 24/7 audiovisual surveillance of our premises for the safety of our clients and clinic staff. You will be advised on...
August 2011
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Military to Implement Integrative Medicine for...
In June 2011, senior military medical leadership met with The Bravewell Collaborative and renowned scientists and physicians to discuss improving pain management for warriors and veterans through the use of integrative medicine. This meeting, held at the Pentagon, was part of the Army’s effort to provide “a standardized DoD and VHA vision and approach to pain management to optimize the care...
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Washington Post: Health and fitness habits can...
How old is the man in the photo below? Hint #1: His first full-time salary as a lawyer was $12,000 a year. Hint #2 : He drew a low number in the Vietnam War draft lottery. That my husband, Jim, looks good for his age has been true throughout our 20 years of marriage, but never more so than now. He is 62. It’s been a fun parlor trick. When the “Guess Your Age” guy at the West Virginia...
July 2011
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Suplir carbohidratos con frutos secos mejora...
Reemplazar el “muffin” diario con uno o dos puñados de frutos secos ayudaría a los diabéticos a controlar mejor el azúcar en sangre y el colesterol.
Un equipo halló que cuando personas con diabetes tipo 2 reemplazaban algunos carbohidratos habituales con media taza diaria de frutos secos, los niveles de glucosa y colesterol “malo” disminuían levemente en tres meses.
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Health Tip: Insufficient Sleep Can Be Dangerous
Here’s how it affects your health
By Diana Kohnle
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
(HealthDay News) — A good night’s sleep does much more than help you stay awake through a long day. It actually helps protect your health.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists these problems that can arise as a result of insufficient sleep:
Increased risk of chronic diseases,...
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La distancia psicológica respecto a los problemas...
Las personas que ven las cosas de forma egocéntrica son menos propensas a razonar con sabiduría, sugiere una investigación
LUNES, 18 de julio (HealthDay News) — La sabiduría se obtiene al ver las cosas desde la distancia, como una “mosca en la pared”, asegura un estudio reciente.
Al adoptar esta perspectiva de distancia psicológica, las personas son más propensas a razonar...
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Study Finds Benefits of Therapeutic Massage for...
Neck pain is a common health problem in the United States.
People suffering from neck pain often turn to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies. Although therapeutic massage is one of the most popular CAM therapies for neck pain, little is known about its effectiveness for this condition.
In an NCCAM-funded study conducted at the Group Health Center in Seattle, 64 adults with...
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Massage Beats Meds for Lower Back Pain, Study Says
Both relaxation and structural massage worked in the short term, researchers report
TUESDAY, July 5 (HealthDay News) — Massage therapy may be better than medication or exercise for easing low back pain in the short term, a new government-funded study suggests.
Seattle researchers recruited 401 patients, mostly middle-aged, female and white, all of whom had chronic low back pain.
Those...
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Un historial de depresión puede dejar a las...
Un estudio halla que un estrés menor puede desencadenar problemas mentales en los que se enfrentaron a la adversidad temprano en la vida
MIÉRCOLES, 6 de julio (HealthDay News) — Las personas que experimentan adversidades graves a principios de la vida y las que han tenido episodios anteriores de depresión se deprimen con mayor facilidad que otras cuando se enfrentan a contratiempos...
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“Mindful eating” could help in losing weight, from...
Mindful eating may help with weight loss
A small yet growing body of research suggests that a slower, more thoughtful way of eating could help with weight problems and maybe steer some people away from processed food and unhealthy choices.
This alternative approach has been dubbed “mindful eating.” It’s based on the Buddhist concept of mindfulness, which involves being fully aware of what...
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Lifetime Weight Loss Program
We are proud to introduce our new lifetime weight loss program!
Our six month program will provide you with the information, support, recipes and guidance that you will need to lose up to 8 pounds per month. Most importantly, our program isn’t a diet but rather an entire new way for you to eat, for life. We tailor the food you will eat to your needs, educate you on how to shop and prepare...
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Talita Kum se expande a América Latina
A partir de hoy, nuestra clínica se expande a América Latina ofreciendo nuestros servicios de citas virtuales desde México hasta Chile.
Nuestros terapeutas estarán ofreciendo los servicios de consulta médica alternativa, la cual incluye bioenergética, consulta de inteligencia emocional y nuestros servicios de consejería. Para más información nos puede llamar o contactarnos por correo...
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Worldwide Virtual Appointments
Starting today our alternative medicine consultation, emotional intelligence consultation and counseling services will be available worldwide through our new virtual appointment platform. To set up an appointment, call or send us an email.
At the present time virtual appointments are only available worldwide for current patients and non-U.S. residents or citizens living outside of the United...
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La meditación de práctica reflexiva y consciente...
LUNES, 9 de mayo (HealthDay News/HolaDoctor) — Una sencilla técnica de meditación pueda ayudar a aliviar el tormento que sufren los pacientes de una enfermedad intestinal crónica, según un estudio reciente.
La investigación, llevada a cabo en la Universidad de Carolina del Norte en Chapel Hill, encontró que las mujeres con síndrome del intestino irritable que practicaban la...
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Pensamiento creativo
Un estilo de vida que fomente la creatividad contribuye al desarrollo de habilidades que pueden ser útiles en nuestra vida personal y profesional.
La creatividad (denominada también inventiva, pensamiento original, imaginación constructiva o pensamiento divergente) es la generación de nuevas ideas o conceptos, o de nuevas asociaciones entre ideas y conceptos conocidos que dan lugar a...
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free aromatherapy when you refer-a-friend
Starting today, if you refer a friend we will provide you with a free bottle of our proprietary aromatherapy, a $14 value. You must currently be our patient and you will receive the free aromatherapy after the first visit by the person that you referred. Just be sure to let your friend know that you referred them so that we can make a note and provide you with your free bottle of...
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The Triumph of New-Age Medicine
Montori and Amit Sood are not the only voices of support for alternative approaches at the Mayo Clinic, a medical center renowned not only for the excellence of its medical care, and for the relatively low cost of that care, but also for a culture that is fanatical about doing whatever is best for each patient over all other considerations. With its soaring, graceful buildings and an almost...
June 2011
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Sylvia González, M.D. on national radio with María...
Un mensaje de audio en Español con información de...
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visit our website on your mobile device
At our clinic, we love technology. That’s why we built a website you can access from almost any device. If you want to check in on us, you can do so from you mobile phone by pointing your browser to our domain. Our platform will take it from there and format our website for whatever Android, iOS or RIM device you might be using.
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taller solo para hombres
Nuestra clínica te invita al entrenamiento para combatir frustraciones y estrés a traves del desarrollo de la inteligencia emocional. Alejandro Hernández Palmer, especialista en eltema te apoyará.
Reservaciones y pagos al (214) 432-6162
Costo $30/persona 10 personas/cupo total
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at the cutting edge of EMR technology
We are proud to say that our clinic has been using Electronic Medical Records for over two years. Today, we only use paper for our key legal forms leaving our practitioners free to use their laptops and tablets to document client follow-up appointments. We not only save paper but also reduce overhead and have more free time to focus on what matters to us, our patient’s health.
what is complementary and alternative medicine?
Introduction
Many Americans use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in pursuit of health and well-being. The 2007 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), which included a comprehensive survey of CAM use by Americans, showed that approximately 38 percent of adults use CAM. This fact sheet presents an overview of CAM, types of CAM, summary information on safety and regulation, the...
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follow us through Pulse or any other RSS...
if you use pulse on your iPhone or Android device you can now add us by searching for our website www.talitakumclinic.com or entering our RSS address directly www.talitakumclinic.com/rss
“The human person is the reason for our existence. Hence, the individual defines...”
– talita kum clinic guiding principles
you can now find us on facebook
we now have a page on Facebook where you can see all of our clinic information!
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taller solo para mujeres
Nuestra clínica tendrá un taller de sexualidad y sobrepeso dirigido por Sylvia González, M.D.
Ven comoda, ponte tus tenis para compartir con otras mujeres tus dudas y preguntas sobre tu sobrepeso o las enfermedades sexuales. ¡Que mejor que tener a una doctora de confianza! Formaremos grupos para disfrutar caminatas al lago, asistir a clases de Zumba y remo.
Reservaciones y pagos al (214)...
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follow us @talitakumclinic
You can now follow our website on Twitter @talitakumclinic
examenes de VIH sin costo
El día del examen de VIH se conmemorará el lunes 27 de Junio. La organización Manos Unidas estará el Consulado General de Mexico en Dallas ese día para proveer examenes gratis y confidenciales de VIH/SIDA, sífilis, clamidia y gonorrea. No se necesita cita o ayunar.
1210 Riverbend Drive
Dallas, TX 75247
9:00a a 1:00p
Si desea más información llame al (214) 943-4444
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sylvia gonzález m.d. featured on Univision report →
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medicina integrativa y alternativa
“La medicina complementaria y alternativa es un conjunto diverso de sistemas, prácticas y productos médicos de atención de salud que no se considera actualmente parte de la medicina convencional”, define el Centro Nacional de Medicina Alternativa y Complementaria (NCCAM) del gobierno de Estados Unidos y agrega; “La medicina integrativa combina tratamientos de medicina...
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“We seek to share our vision of health with our patients and society as a whole.”
– talita kum clinic guiding principles
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