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In the wake of accusations against Matt Lauer, Charlie Rose, Harvey Weinstein and other powerful notable public figures from entertainment and politics, sexual assault is a hot topic in the news and on social media. Many argue that not enough is being done to protect women inspiring a “me too” campaign which has spread on social media inspiring women to share an incidence of inappropriate sexual advances. Dr. Sanam Hafeez, a NYC based licensed clinical psychologist, teaching faculty member at the prestigious Columbia University Teacher’s College and the founder and Clinical Director of Comprehensive Consultation Psychological Services, is incredibly passionate about the topic given she sees the negative long-term consequences of sexualassault. In this open honest, Q&A Dr. Hafeez shares insights to offer clarity and help drive the conversation forward.
Who typically commits sexual abuse or assault.
Sexual abuse or assault is most commonly reported as being committed by a relative, a parent or a sibling. It can also be a close family friend. Such assaultusually takes place at home, and for years, goes unreported or unaddressed. Sexual assault can also take place in the workplace or with a work colleague outside of the office location. This is what we are seeing in the news as more and more people become comfortable coming forward.
It is important to note that sexual assault also occur in dating, committed relationships, even marriage. If one person feels uncomfortable and clearly declares their unease or fights a certain type of intimacy, it is assault if it is forced on them. Often, women ignore such assaults as just part of their relationship.
What is the mindset of the assailant?
Opportunity, a sense of entitlement and oppression over the victim. They want to assert power over the victim. Partly it’s a pathology that leads people (often men) to coerce another person into a sexual act. It can be a form of control that someone feels they are lacking which drives them to dominate someone they perceive as weaker. It is definitely more psychological than physical, as the tactics are often based in domination, a sense of strength along with the satisfaction of ‘owning’ the victim.
What are the thoughts of the victim when it happens and after?
Typically, victims experience feelings of fear and guilt that they somehow helped precipitate it in some way. They also have a horrible sense of being bonded forever with the assailant in hiding the crime. They also experience rumination as they replay the event over and over leading to anxiety or depression, self-doubt and a sense of extreme vulnerability. They question their safety and ability to protect themselves.
Why do many people refrain from coming forward with an accusation?
Many fear persecution, losing family and loved ones, being 'tainted', not being believed and the “drama” of it all. They figure best to remain quiet as not to stir anything up. When it comes to the workplace, many fear losing their jobs or having their name linked to something scandalous. This is why they often remain silent. What we see currently in the news media is a momentum of more and more people coming forward because they see they will be protected once they do. We also see workplaces sticking to their core values as an organization regardless of how notable the accused is. The statement made by NBC after Matt Lauer’s firing went in this direction.
What are the key things women must do when assaulted and why are they so important?
First, report the assault immediately to if not family or close friend, the police. Stepping forward to police prevents it from happening again to you and to others. It's incredibly important to keep the evidence, clothes, texts, etc. seek medical and psychological treatment. Document everything. This is more difficult for children who may cope through playing or with drawing. Parents should pay close attention to what their kids express during play. Oftentimes children who are sexually abused feel anxious or frightened that "something bad will happen" if they tell a grown up. Kids become paralyzed with fear and then deny or bury the memory of the trauma.
What should parents tell their children about inappropriate sexual advances from adults?
It is very important that parents make kids feel 100% safe should they ever have anything to share with parents. Having open discussions about their bodies so they understand what is and isn't appropriate is also key. Parents should tell their children that any contact that makes them feel uncomfortable is unacceptable and they should always tell their parent or a trusted adult. Kids must be empowered to be assertive and vocal to the adult making the advances. Finally, children should not feel pressured or forced to hug, kiss or be overly affectionate with anyone.
What are long term ramifications if children do not speak up?
They learn that the behavior is either acceptable or become timid and afraid to address it. It shadows their lives in other ways as well. They may bury the incident only to later develop anxiety, addictions to alcohol, drugs or food. They may develop an eating disorder, engage in cutting, or other self-damaging behaviors.
What are long term ramifications if adults don't speak up?
Trauma affects people of all ages. When adults keep the incident to themselves and try to forget it, it still lingers in their mind. Anything can trigger the memory or the feelings associated with it such as anxiety, fear and a general uneasiness. This may arise in intimate relationships where a person may be closed off sexually or emotionally without knowing why.
What is the treatment for moving past sexual assault?
One form of therapy that has been extensively researched and proven to be effective for treating trauma such as sexual assault is EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. This combined with cognitive behavioral therapy and talk therapy helps heal.
Does admitting it happened and seeing the accused brought to justice help the person get over their experience if so why? If not what else must they do to heal?
Yes, many avoid the experience because if they admit it to the world then they have to admit it to themselves and relive it. In reality, having the accused brought to justice brings closure, hopefully a possibility that it won't happen to others but there's healing in the exposure. Exposure therapy is one of the best treatments for all trauma.
What else would you like people to know about this subject?
That sexual assault exists a lot more than people think and would like to believe. Yes, there are some guidelines to what constitutes it, but there are some rules of thumb when it comes to children in particular. For example, a child cannot consent to any form of sexual activity, period. When a perpetrator engages with a child this way, they are committing a crime that can have lasting effects on the victim for years.
Child sexual abuse does not need to include physical contact between a perpetrator and a child. Some forms of child sexual abuse include: exhibitionism, or exposing oneself to a minor, masturbation in the presence of a minor or forcing the minor to masturbate, obscene phone calls, text messages, or digital interaction, producing, owning, or sharing pornographic images or movies of children, sex trafficking and other sexual conduct that is harmful to a child's mental, emotional, or physical welfare.
Education is a must, to help spread awareness and teach both adults and children what is and is not appropriate.
What are some ways parents can educate their children?
It all depends on the age, cognitive and developmental level of the child but at any age, a parent should try and instill some basics into their child about abuse. For instance; telling very small children or toddler about who can bathe them or touch their private parts, teach them to have a healthy body image but understand privacy. As they get older, allow children to explore developmentally but have them be aware of their rights, such as even not kissing grandma if they don't feel like it. Giving children that control allows them to understand the ownership over their bodies and realize its value. Explain as they get older what types of actions constitutes assault but always, at all ages, explain, that they need to tell a trusted adult when someone hurts or violates them.
About the Doctor:
Dr. Sanam Hafeez PsyD, a NYC based licensed clinical psychologist, teaching faculty member at the prestigious Columbia University Teacher’s College and the founder and Clinical Director of Comprehensive Consultation Psychological Services, P.C. a neuropsychological, developmental and educational center in Manhattan and Queens.
She can certainly provide answers to specific questions regarding the connection between grief and anxiety. Feel free to send them to me.
Dr. Hafeez masterfully applies her years of experience connecting psychological implications to address some of today’s common issues such as body image, social media addiction, relationships, workplace stress, parenting and psychopathology (bipolar, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, etc…). In addition, Dr. Hafeez works with individuals who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), learning disabilities, attention and memory problems, and abuse. Dr. Hafeez often shares her credible expertise to various news outlets in New York City and frequently appears on CNN and Dr.Oz.
INTRODUCING THE BON-VIVANT GIRL
New Lifestyle Brand Helps Women Embrace a Happier, Healthier Life
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[New York, NY – Dec 1, 2017] – Psychotherapist, certified health coach and author Nathalie Botrosannounces the launch of her new lifestyle brand: The Bon-Vivant Girl. Dedicated to helping women leave the negative messages about themselves behind and teaching them to embrace a rich, full life, the BVg life is bold, funny, practical, healthy, fearless, full of love and – most importantly – crazy happy.
A happy and healthy life will be yours not by following the rules and social pressures promoted by the media, but because you know how to take pleasure and find joy in everything you do!
– Nathalie Botros, The Bon-Vivant Girl
As part of the launch of The Bon-Vivant Girl brand, a lifestyle-focused website debuted in November to provide women with a digital destination to experience the living well mantra and follow the continuing journey of the original Bon-Vivant Girl. The site has lifestyle tips, experiential articles about Nathalie's own continuing views on her everyday life, and travel and dining advice that is specific to her experiences eating out in NYC and dining, dancing and shopping her way around the world.
Future sections of the site will include information about The Bon-Vivant Girl workshops where women will have an opportunity to "get personal" with the original BVg as well as an online shop, which will feature a few highly-curated products to inspire and delight aspiring BVgs.
 Nathalie is the author of the 2017 title, If You Are What You Eat, Should I Eat a Skinny Girl? which encapsulates her philosophies and provides a road map for readers who are ready to disrupt their way of thinking and begin to live happier, healthier lives.
Translated from French, “bon-vivant” means “well living” and Nathalie has made it her mission to help others live well – just as she has done for herself. In the book Nathalie shares her experiences and struggles in a humorous and honest way that has inspired other women to take up the habits of The Bon-Vivant Girl.
Being a Bon-Vivant Girl is about taking action and living a rich, full life. If You Are What You Eat, Should I Eat a Skinny Girl? will show you how to love and accept yourself, and that "size doesn’t always matter" to a BVg.
– Nathalie Botros, The Bon-Vivant Girl
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Today I can call myself a Bon-Vivant Girl, because I live my life fully. I travel, I go out, I party within reason, and most importantly I am happy. This is my new era and I want to share it with everyone.
— Nathalie Botros, The Bon-Vivant Girl
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- Why do you call yourself The Bon-Vivant Girl?
- How did your background in psychotherapy help you develop the attitudes and ideas that form the basis for creating the Bon-Vivant philosophy?
- What did you learn about yourself during the process of becoming a certified health coach?
- What was the impetus for launching The Bon-Vivant Girl brand?
- In your journey you talk about sparkling periods and black periods. Tell me how you came to understand those different times in your life and how what changes did you make in your life to bring the two extremes into balance?
- You are fond of saying “Size doesn’t always matter.” What does that mean to a Bon-Vivant Girl?
- As part of your new brand, you launched a lifestyle website. Tell us about that. What’s the “Hungry for Happy” mission?
- You mentioned a future section where you will offer curated items for people to buy. What types of products will you offer and why?
- What do you see as the next steps for The Bon-Vivant Girl as a brand?
- How does your first book, “If You Are What You Eat, Should I Eat a Skinny Girl?” fit into the message and mission of The Bon-Vivant Girl?
- What is your favorite tip in the book?
- What are some of the tips you’d like to share with women today to help them find the road to the Bon-Vivant life?
- Perhaps the most surprising thing is that your website has sections dedicated to cooking, home remedies and tips. How do these fit into the overall BVg brand?
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About The Bon-Vivant Girl
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Nathalie Botros / The Bon-Vivant Girl is a certified health coach and psychotherapist who teaches women how to how to live their life to the fullest potential. She is a world traveler with a big appetite for food and experiences. Nathalie was born in Lebanon, raised in Turkey, studied in Switzerland, played and worked in Italy before eventually landing in New York City. Nathalie gained a considerable amount of weight when she moved to NYC and, after trying several unsuccessful diets, she decided to fuse her health coach training with her psychotherapist mind to blow up the pattern of binge and purge. She created a new approach for happiness – a pathway and a pattern that starts from what she calls being “Hungry for Happy.” This new attitude put her on the road to a happy and healthy life… a bon-vivant life.
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Izzy Camilleri invites you to swap your resolutions for intentions this new year
Canadian fashion designer and author shares tips on mindful eating and other sustainable lifestyle habits
‘Tis the season of indulgence and celebration! One that typically leaves us looking to start the new year with a fresh slate. From shedding weight on a fad diet, to embarking on a new fitness regime, we’re all guilty of setting high expectations for the person we want to be when the calendar hits January 1.
Instead of making goals with tight timelines and unsustainable habits, Izzy Camilleri suggests changing our mindset to live a life of intention. Entrepreneur, mother, fashion designer and author, she knows a thing or two about struggling to meet unrealistic health goals while balancing a multi-career lifestyle. When she freed herself from restricting diets and harsh expectations, she discovered true health and happiness through eating with intention.
“All of my life I spent years on the diet roller coaster of reaching my ideal weight, and eventually falling back into old eating habits,” said Izzy Camilleri, author of Izzy’s Eating Plan. “When I discovered the concept of eating intentionally and using food’s nutrients to target the different areas of my body, I was ultimately able to find the healthiest version of myself - and sustain it!”  Izzy’s Eating Plan Credit: Chris Chapman
Izzy’s simple discovery of intentional eating, led her to share her story and lifestyle guidelines in her most recent endeavour, Izzy’s Eating Plan. The easy-to-follow plan guides readers to make health-conscious choices that can lead to sustainable weight loss and overall well-being. Below are some of Izzy’s go-to food groupings that contribute to the health and optimal functioning of different areas in the body:
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- Tuberculosis could be fought more effectively with future drugs – thanks to new research into an old antibiotic by University of Warwick and Francis Crick Institute
- Deeper understanding of how simple but effective drug D-cycloserine attacks bacteria opens up possibility of development of new, desperately needed antibiotic drugs
- Bacterial infections are becoming increasingly resistant to drugs – new drugs needed to curb this deadly global crisis
Tuberculosis, and other life-threatening microbial diseases, could be more effectively tackled with future drugs, thanks to new research into an old antibiotic by the University of Warwick and The Francis Crick Institute.
Led by Professor David Roper at Warwick’s School of Life Sciences and Dr Luiz Pedro Carvalho from The Francis Crick Institute, a paper published today in Nature Communications reveals a deeper understanding of how the antibiotic D-cycloserine uniquely works at a molecular level.
This could lead to more effective future antibiotics – which are desperately needed to fight increasingly drug-resistant and deadly bacteria.
D-cycloserine is an old antibiotic drug which is effective against many microbial diseases such as tuberculosis, but is often used as a second line treatment, because of some adverse side-effects.
The researchers have now discovered that it acts chemically in very different ways on multiple bacterial targets – possibly the only antibiotic in the world to do so.
The drug attacks bacteria by inhibiting two separate enzymes (D-alanine racemase and D-alanine—D-alanine ligase) each required to build and maintain the structural integrity of bacterial cell walls.
With the D-alanine racemase enzyme, it is known that the drug forms a molecular bond with a chemical group required for the enzyme activity, stopping it from working.
The researchers have observed, for the first time, how D-cycloserine inhibits the D-alanine-D-alanine ligase enzyme.
David Roper, who is Professor of Biochemistry and Structural Biology at the University Warwick, commented:
“In this new discovery, we see that D-cycloserine binds to the D-alanine-D-alanine ligase enzyme and becomes chemically modified on the enzyme. The chemical species formed here has never been seen before.
“We now understand fully how this antibiotic drug can have totally different methods of working on separate targets. This appears to be a unique amongst the antibiotics.”
Dr Luiz Pedro Carvalho, from the Mycobacterial Metabolism and Antibiotic Research Laboratory at the Francis Crick Institute, said:
“Perhaps more important than how D-cycloserine works, this study highlights an increasingly obvious fact: we know much less than we think about how antibiotics really work and how bacteria become resistant.
“Only by truly understanding molecular and cellular events caused by antibiotics or in response to their presence will we truly understand how to make improved drugs, which are much needed in face of the current threat of antibiotic resistance.”
A longer term goal will be to modify the structure of D-cycloserine, so that it more closely resembles the newly discovered chemical species, and in so doing produce an antibiotic that is more specific and avoids some of adverse side effects of D-cycloserine – enabling its wider use in the fight against antibiotic resistant infections.
There is a global crisis in healthcare because bacterial infections are becoming increasingly resistant to the antibiotic drugs we use to treat them.
Antimicrobial resistance threatens many aspects of human activity including medicine and agriculture and could lead to more deaths than cancer.
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The research, ‘Inhibition of D-Ala:D-Ala ligase through a novel phosphorylated antibiotic’, is published in Nature Communications.
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Where to Wellness Holiday in 2018: Your 12 Month Guide
Follow the sun, sea and a sense of wellness in 2018 with a year’s worth of inspiration in health-enhancing wellness experiences around the world. Health and Fitness Travel, the wellness holiday specialists, reveal their month-by-month guide of the best wellness holiday destinations for 2018, so you can make this the year to nourish your mind, body and soul.
January: New Year Cleanse in Thailand: The Barai Vital Body Cleanse
Welcome in the New Year with a full body detox surrounded by the exotic flora and palm-fringed beaches of Hua Hin, Thailand. The Barai is a luxurious hideaway for spa-seekers in need of a cleansing break to revitalise from the indulgences of the festive period. Detoxifying treatments including abdominal massages and moor mud wraps, combined with a healthy detox menu to leave you feeling thoroughly cleansed. Relaxing wellness activities coupled with energising fitness classes will ensure you return home feeling healthier.
Average January Temperature: 30C (85F)
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February: Holistic Weight Loss in Sri Lanka: Santani Weight Loss
Find yourself amongst the lush greenery of Sri Lanka as you shed the last of the Winter weight and centre in on the new you. Work up a sweat with energetic group fitness classes and outdoor activities, and decrease your stress-levels with daily meditation and yoga sessions. A personalised diet plan coupled with raw cooking and lifestyle classes will help you to make long-term changes, making 2018 your healthiest year yet.
Average February Temperature: 20C (68F)
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March: Digital Detox in Portugal: Pine Cliffs Digital Detox
Set in the sunny Algarve, give your mind and body a well-deserved break from technology with a two-day digital detox at Pine Cliffs. Learn to switch off, with meditative breathing classes, relaxation massages, and an ‘energy break’ under the retreat’s signature pine trees. Get active with personal training on the beach and paddle board sessions in the sea, and enjoy nutrient-dense meals and juices, leaving your mind cleared and body re-energised.
Average March Temperature: 21C (70F)
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April: Spring Surf & Yoga in Morocco: Paradis Plage Surfing
Take a welcome break from the relentless April showers and catch an early Summer in Morocco. With private and group surfing classes suitable for surfers of all levels, there’s no better place to enjoy a spot of springtime surfing in the warm African sun. Stretch out any post-surfing tightness with daily yoga classes and experience other active adventures, from mountain hikes to cultural excursions. No matter what happens out on the waves, this healthy holiday won’t leave you feeling wiped out, as you emerge rejuvenated from your refreshing spring renewal.
Average April Temperature: 25C (78F)
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May: Get Mindful in Marbella: Marbella Club Mindful Triathlon
Enjoy a healthy escape in the Mediterranean sunshine for a complete mind and body makeover. Combining your favourite fitness activities with mindful and balancing practices, you’ll experience a greater sense of harmony between your mind and body. Work up a sweat with beach circuits and personal training, then find balance with a variety of yoga styles, guided meditations and Tibetan bowl vibrational massages. With an emphasis on learning how to live a mindful life, return home with an increased sense of well-being.
Average May Temperature: 23C (73F)
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June: Summer Shape Up in Ibiza: The Body Camp
Slimming is synonymous with summer, so head over to Ibiza for a luxury boot camp style fitness regime to get you looking and feeling great. Enjoy a daily fitness schedule of circuits, aerobics, Swiss ball, boxing, running, swimming, deep stretching, body sculpting and, of course, rebounding. You’ll also have mindfulness sessions to soothe the mind, cookery workshops to feed it, and creative workshops to let it lose. All of this is interwoven with a full body massage and manicure to ensure you leave glowing with well-being.
Average June Temperature: 26C (79F)
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July: Get Active in Sardinia: Forte Village Fusion Fitness
Delve into an active Summer as you get fit by the beach on the Mediterranean island of Sardinia. Boasting magnificent sea views and excellent wellness facilities, Forte Village is a revitalising fitness and sports holiday for solos, couple and families. Adults can enjoy a bespoke Fusion Fitness programme offering a personalised workout plan, and a range of energising activities and treatments with a series of six thalassic pools. With its vast range of eight hotels, 21 restaurants and amenities; this healthy holiday offers something for everyone.
Average July Temperature: 29C (84F)
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August: Soothing Summer Spa in Italy: Lefay Spa
Nestled in the alpine mountains surrounding Lake Garda, this wellness retreat is a hive for like-minded people looking to indulge in well-being. The resort’s signature spa, ‘World of Water and Fire’ features a private saline pool with a suspended moon above it to create a truly calming atmosphere to relax and unwind. Spa treatments are holistic in nature and range from East to West in origin to allow guests to benefit from a wide-ranging cannon of knowledge and return home rejuvenated.
Average August Temperature: 28C (82F)
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September: Mental Makeover in Portugal: The Mind Coaching Retreat at Macdonald Monchique
With summer drawing to a close, there is no better time to go on a mind coaching retreat. Lack of sleep combined with too much stress can cause serious health issues, both physical and mental. Set in the picturesque Algarve, let expert mind coach, Steve McKeown, take you through a psychological programme using state-of-the-art techniques to build mental strength. With lifestyle tips and group sessions, return home rejuvenated and more in touch with your inner-self, as a healthy mind means a healthy lifestyle.
Average Temperature September: 29C (84F)
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October: Autumn Ayurveda in India: Atmantan Ayurveda
If you don’t want to wave goodbye to summer just yet, venture to the North of India for a holistic break that boasts ultimate relaxation and self-discovery. Nestled between the Sahyadri mountains and Mulshi Lake, this spiritual hideaway provides a platform for total rejuvenation in soothing tranquillity. A wealth of ancient Ayurvedic spa treatments await you, in addition to reflexology and a variety of yoga practices. Purify and heal your body with Ayurvedic approaches, to return home feeling rebalanced and cleansed.
Average Temperature October: 33C (91F)
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November: Farm-to Spa Wellness in Costa Rica: The Retreat
Beat the winter blues by venturing to Costa Rica, a tropical paradise famed for its bio-diversity and pleasing temperatures during the crisp winter months. The Retreat provides a luxurious yet secluded wellness experience, with only eleven rooms that all boast unparalleled views over the ocean. Delight yourself with organic spa treatments at the Cristal Lotus Spa, whether a contouring body scrub or a mint-chocolate treatment for glowing skin. With activities such as cooking and gardening, this back-to-nature wellness holiday will help you acquire a new-found sense of well-being.
Average Temperature November: 31C (88F)
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December: Pre-Christmas Restorative Break in St. Lucia: BodyHoliday
Typically, a time of year for over-indulgence, break the mould and venture to this leading St Lucian wellness resort for a healthy start to the holiday season. Prepare your body and mind for the festive season with a special pre-Christmas wellness programme, designed by leading health and well-being experts. Hosted by Olympic legends, Colin Jackson and Leon Taylor, enjoy a wellness experience like no other, that will prepare you not only for Christmas, but for the rest of your life.
Average December temperature: 30C (86F)
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at BodyHoliday from £2,355pp. Price is all-inclusive, and includes a wellness programme, return flights and transfers.
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About Health and Fitness Travel
Health and Fitness Travel is a global luxury wellness travel company that originated in the UK in 2010 and is committed to providing healthy holidays that enhance and change lives. Created by Paul Joseph and Adam Heathcote as a result of their passion for health and fitness travel and offering bespoke holidays to improve people’s well-being to lead happier and healthier lives.
Health and Fitness Travel offers clients a tailor-made seamless service with the very best health and fitness holidays, handpicked by its expert team, together with exclusive and added value packages with the best deals. As leading specialists, Health and Fitness Travel has also created their own collection of trademark healthy holidays in various destinations which include Fusion Fitness™ BodyBreaks™ and Discover Recover™, offering clients the best value and holiday experience. For more information visit: www.healthandfitnesstravel.com
Filter Wrong Ways Of Losing Weight From The Correct Weight Loss Tips
The weight gaining is afrequent problem facing men and women in the 21st century.There area number of people who suggest whimsical diet tricks which does allow some weight loss. However, while following the bandwagon there is also tremendous energy loss and muscle loss resulting in a lose-lose situation. Hence, a strategic and correct course of action in the direction of achieving the weight loss goal can definitely work in the long run to keep the body ripped as also healthy. The plan of action needs to be tailored as per the individual health history and weight loss requirements.
Regular exercise
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Psychologicaland physiological changes towards healthy food habits
Are you the ones who just can't stop hogging on your favoritePizza , Pasta on just smelling or seeing it. Also, do your taste buds get provoked uncontrollably on seeing a pudding, ice-cream? You are definitely not far from being on the list of the obese people struggling to lose weight.Dr. John Hopkins one of the much esteemed Doctors has suggested a novel approach to lose weight. He suggests that the body needs to revive and improvethe body's metabolic rate with a simple,non-complicated nutrition program. The medical history of the patients and some medications suggested by the doctor facilitate healthier physiological changes within no time. He also proposes a number of diet pills which make possible the elimination of the unhealthy food cravings completely. This essentially helpsin shedding those pounds and inches and have flatter and sexier abs.
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Also, there is good news for the people who love to binge on the otherwise sugary and unhealthy chocolates. Eating dark chocolates can in fact aid in the mission of going from fat to slim. Dark chocolates are rich in antioxidants and help in eliminating the saturated, bad fats out of the body and also keep the energy levels high.
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Whether in your early 20's or at are screwed up with a bad figure and many weight loss problems at the age of 40, now tremendousweight loss is possible with therapeutic, herbal medicines which have mild or no side effects. Some inspirational real weight loss stories have proven that losing weight is no more a big challenge with the help of some fantastic medicinal support along with some diet and exercise precautions. Without any bariatric surgery, miraculous loss of 100 pounds and more in a yearis possible with the help for drugs which are available in format of pills, syrups as also injections for a rapid and progressive weight loss in a less painful and stressful manner. Some drugs are very powerful in curbing the appetite levels and enable in blocking the absorption of excessive fats in the body. However, most drugs are not meant for the pregnant ladies as it can damage the fetus. Some medications play an active role during the bulking phase and some show the magic in the cutting phase and also the drugs differ for men and women. Some steroids bring about hormonal changes which are irreversible and hence must be taken only on doctor's prescription. The weight reduction in this way also allows the old people to look young and feel better.
Side effects of starving for weight loss
Starving to death is the funda applied by many to lose weight. In a recent interview with Gracy a popular Nutrition who is blogging at HCG diet drops site, She said “The irregularityof meals can create a total chaos as the body will not get the required glucose and energy required for the everyday workouts. Skipping of meals can lead to overeating in the next meal which can be dangerous to the weight loss goal achievement.”
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The Government of Canada invests more than $1.4M in research to improve the health of Indigenous seniors
Sudbury researcher is tackling age-related diseases in First Nations communities in northern Ontario and Saskatchewan
SUDBURY, ON, Dec. 4, 2017 /CNW/ - Indigenous populations in Canada are rapidly aging and facing a rise in multiple chronic diseases and disabilities. Recent data indicate that more than half of Indigenous people aged 65 and older report limitations in their ability to live an independent lifestyle. The Government has made it a priority to address the health needs of Indigenous people of all ages.
Today, Paul Lefebvre, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, on behalf of Canada's Minister of Health, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, announced an investment of more than $1.4 million to support a research project focused on improving the health of Indigenous seniors. Specifically, the project will study the issue of dementia and how this condition affects Indigenous communities, including families and caregivers.
Dr. Janet McElhaney and her team at the the Health Sciences North Research Institute (HSNRI) in Sudbury will partner with First Nations communities in northern Ontario and Saskatchewan to:
- identify the needs of Indigenous seniors living with multiple conditions;
- develop and adapt interventions to address the health issues and barriers to care for seniors; and
- evaluate the effectiveness of community-specific interventions.
The new investment from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) will help support innovative research that will ensure healthier aging among Indigenous communities.
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"I would like to congratulate Dr. McElhaney and her team from Health Sciences North for collaborating with community partners on this important project. The Government of Canada is committed to investing in innovation and research to provide Indigenous peoples with lasting solutions to the health challenges they face."
Paul Lefebvre
Member of Parliament for Sudbury
"I commend Dr. McElhaney and her team at Health Sciences North for their ongoing dedication and commitment to reducing the health inequities faced by Indigenous populations across Canada. I am proud of the Government of Canada's commitment to improve health outcomes for Indigenous seniors by supporting projects like those being undertaken by Dr. McElhaney and her team. I am confident that we will all benefit from the improvements in dementia care that are produced by the world-class research being conducted in Greater Sudbury and the Nickel Belt region."
Marc Serré
Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt
"CIHR applauds Dr. McElhaney's research efforts and genuine compassion that have led her to work in partnership with Indigenous communities to ensure Indigenous peoples have access to the same quality of care and support that other Canadians enjoy. CIHR is delighted to support research that will have a real, tangible impact on improving the health of aging Indigenous peoples. We wish the team success and look forward to seeing their progress."
Dr. Carrie Bourassa
Scientific Director
CIHR Institute of Aboriginal Peoples' Health
"The funding from CIHR will provide an opportunity for collaborative community-based research that will identify the needs of Indigenous older persons with and develop interventions to address the health issues and barriers to care for older adults. It will allow us to work with communities and find innovative solutions while working to develop the next generation of researchers."
Dr. Janet McElhaney
HSNRI Vice President of Research and Scientific Director
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- Project Grants are designed to support researchers at any career stage build and conduct health research and knowledge translation projects covering a range of areas, from discovery science and clinical research to strengthening the health care system and examining the social determinants of health.
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At the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) we know that research has the power to change lives. As Canada's health research investment agency, we collaborate with partners and researchers to support the discoveries and innovations that improve our health and strengthen our health care system.
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Project Grant – Healthy Aging in Indigenous Populations
| Researcher
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Institution |
Project Title |
Project |
Funding Amount |
| McElhaney, Janet |
Laurentian University of Sudbury |
Integrated knowledge translation to address multi-morbidity and promote healthy aging in Indigenous people |
This project includes partnerships with First Nations communities in Northern Ontario and Saskatchewan to better understand how to address the health needs of aging Indigenous populations. The team will use a holistic approach that takes into account the body, emotions, the spirit, family and community. |
$1,476,450 |
Total funding: $1,476,450
SOURCE Canadian Institutes of Health Research
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Spinal fusion surgeries are typically performed for people with failed conservative treatments of complicated herniated discs, spinal stenosis, instabilities and previous spinal surgeries most commonly.
Spinal Surgeon Dr. Ken Hansraj wishes to make the public aware that there is hope for these end-stage, most difficult cases.
According to a report by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), approximately 488,000 spinal fusions were performed during U.S. hospital stays in 2011 (a rate of 15.7 stays per 10,000 populations.) The average total hospital costs for spinal fusions was estimated at $81,960 in 2008. The cost to society is about $20 billion per year.
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