Health 366 articles

With health, there are no divisions: physical, emotional, mental – they’re all intertwined. And caring for each of them is of utmost importance. Here’s how to do just that, and make the most of your life.

Our Shuls: A Call for Access
Our Shuls: A Call for Access
Stairs. A simple, structurally unextraordinary albeit useful form of craftsmanship. They’re not really given much thought: If the choice exists between a walk-up and an elevator, the latter’s winning every time....
Feb 1, 2019
By Akiva Frishman
What a Pleasant Surprise
What a Pleasant Surprise
People sign up for our various programs in our health clinic for a variation of reasons.  Although many clients come here in order to lose weight, there are usually health issues...
Jan 28, 2019
By Alan Freishtat
What Your Posture Says About You
What Your Posture Says About You
I bet I’m not alone on this one. Raise the metaphorical hand if, when you were growing up, your parent or grandparent poked a finger in your back, admonishing to stand...
Jan 28, 2019
By Hylton I. Lightman, MD, DCH (SA), FAAP
I Don’t Believe It (And Neither Should You)!
I Don’t Believe It (And Neither Should You)!
Yosef has a few medical issues and will be starting our 10 Week program soon. He came to see me in my office for a consultation. Aside from being overweight and...
Jan 23, 2019
By Alan Freishtat
“What Are You, Crazy?” Changing the Way We Speak
“What Are You, Crazy?” Changing the Way We Speak
I used to work for an organization that was composed of some of the most creative individuals you could ever hope to find. The down side was that, when we had...
Jan 15, 2019
By Rabbi Jack Abramowitz
Simplifying Weight Loss
Simplifying Weight Loss
With the knowledge we have today, we know that losing weight and being able to keep it off is actually very complex.  There is no shortage as to the amount of...
Jan 15, 2019
By Alan Freishtat
Are You Eating Enough?
Are You Eating Enough?
It makes sense—just eat less and you will lose weight. That is what Davida and Gittel thought. Both in their mid to late 40’s, they came to me for consultations on...
Jan 9, 2019
By Alan Freishtat
OT with Mr. T: Let’s Talk Activities!
OT with Mr. T: Let’s Talk Activities!
Mr. T explores and explains the different areas of occupation, areas of daily life where occupational therapy helps individuals live life to its fullest. Learn about how OT can help you...
Jan 3, 2019
By Tani Guterman
Raising Mental Health Awareness in Baltimore
Raising Mental Health Awareness in Baltimore
Last week, the Baltimore Orthodox community was treated to an outstanding event. The theme of the night was raising mental health awareness: how to help oneself and others, the importance of...
Dec 27, 2018
By OU Staff
The Back of the Box Only!
The Back of the Box Only!
Often, my dieticians and hear about how healthy someone thinks they are eating. “After all,” they tell us, “I am careful to buy products with no harmful ingredients and I always...
Dec 24, 2018
By Alan Freishtat

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