Dr. Dov J Berkowitz

Dr. Dov J Berkowitz | Sometimes the little steps we take (consistently) make the biggest impact, so why not try one or more of these five easy health tips to create a better and healthier you? It only takes twenty-one days to establish a new habit, and today could be “Day One.” Remember this, the Titanic would not have sunk had the guy in the Crow’s Nest not lost his binoculars, and little efforts can yield big results, which could mean the difference between sinking and staying afloat! Dr. Dov J Berkowitz 1) Eat Plain Oatmeal | Dr. Dov J Berkowitz You know that oatmeal that comes in the round cardboard container? That oatmeal is the one I’m talking about. You just mix some water into the oatmeal till it’s fairly good and soaked, heat in microwave for about 45-55 seconds (that’s SECONDS) and then drizzle some honey over it. You don’t even need milk because the honey gives it enough liquid. Of course you can always add some berries and milk if you don’t particularly care for bland. BENE...

About tension headache | Dov J Berkowitz More than 300 known medical disorders can produce headaches. Primary headaches include migraine, tension-type and cluster headache. Furthermore, about 90% of the people who see a doctor for headaches will generally have one of the above mentioned types of headaches. Primarily, headaches are considered to be harmless, but there recurrence can be an issue for many people. Tension headaches are further divided into episodic or chronic with the presence or absence of pericranial muscle tenderness (pain on the outside of the skull). Dov J Berkowitz Dov J Berkowitz | People with episodic tension-type headaches will normally have a history of at least 10 previous headache episodes lasting from 30 minutes to 7 days but occurring fewer than 180 times a year. This type of headache must have at least two of the following characteristics like: o Pressing/tightening (non-pulsating) quality, located on both sides of the head o Mild or moderate intensity o Not...

Dr. Dov Jay Berkowitz | It’s flu season and it appears that this year’s strain of flu virus came out early and strong. It has been affecting the very young and people with weakened immune systems causing the world great concern as to the severity of this strain called H1N1. It’s said that this particular strain has been around for quite some time, appearing in the early 1950s and late 1970s. For this reason it is believed that older adults who are generally in good health are likely to have developed a natural immunity to this particular strain of flu virus and as a result are not at high risk. Dr. Dov Jay Berkowitz This however leaves a large population of younger people and people afflicted with respiratory and cardiovascular ailments, as well as anyone with a weakened immune system, both old and young, at high risk. So how can they and you effectively strengthen your immune system and beat H1N1 this flu season? Dr. Dov Jay Berkowitz – Does the forth coming vaccine offer enough prote...

Dr. Dov J Berkowitz | The key in preventing influenza is actually very simple. You just need to increase your immune system so you could have more protection against any viruses. There are a lot of easy ways you could do so you do not need to have any drugs or chemical substances. Just do some of these useful tips to increase your immune system in natural and healthy way. Dr. Dov J Berkowitz Eat an orange in a day. Orange has a high content of vitamin C. this is one of the main supplements to increase immune system and to prevent influenza. Get enough rest. Our body will be recharging energy during our sleep, so your body will be strong enough to prevent any virus infections. Avoid or reduce stress. Stress has a very great effect in weakening your body. Eat onion everyday. It is very helpful in increasing immune system and fight against bacteria. Drink enough water. Use ginger in your cuisine – Dr. Dov J Berkowitz Eat enough food that contains high content of vitamin E, such as nut and...

Dr. Dov J Berkowitz | Do you have a bad heart condition? I am not speaking of the organ in your chest which pumps blood throughout your body; I am referring to the spiritual heart. This is the place where our innermost ideas, perceptions, and desires reside in each of us. The spiritual heart actually reflects our true nature and will. This is our secret place where man can never know our true intentions; therefore, it cannot be judged by man, but it will certainly be judged by God. Dr. Dov J Berkowitz Is your heart being governed by God or the world? Let’s explore both of these options. Do we truly want Him to come into our hearts and become ruler over our life? Are we genuine and are our intentions good? The only way we can be committed to God is to allow the Word of God to govern our ideas, perceptions, and desires. All aspects of our lives should be based on godly principles. Human nature, the sin within us, is an enemy of God. (Dr. Dov J Berkowitz ) Because of our sinful nature, ou...

Dr. Dov J Berkowitz | There are a few simple changes you can make to your daily life to make yourself a healthier person, and ultimately let you live a longer life. These simple health tips can give you more energy throughout your day and even give you a “natural high” that can improve your mood and self-esteem. Dr. Dov J Berkowitz The first tip is to exercise at least three times per week for roughly thirty minutes to an hour per exercise. Some good exercises can be as simple as walking around the neighborhood or taking a swim at a local swimming pool. If you’re hesitant to start, try beginning with smaller time limits and work your way up to the right amount. By doing so you’ll train your mind to make exercise one of your top priorities. The second health tip is to stretch before going to sleep. This loosens your muscles and tendons to make you more flexible and limber. Most people don’t know this, but when you’re more flexible you reduce the chance of injury to your body, because yo...

The Perfect Gift Dr. Dov Jay Berkowitz | We are in the month of February, which means that it is National Heart Month. Love is leaping in the air and people like to share what’s in their hearts with those they care most about every single Valentine’s Day. Let this year be the year to give the gift of a healthy heart, the most perfect gift which continually gives to others. The heart is the most valuable organ in the body, yet it is often the most mistreated. Heart disease is the number one killer disease in the United States. It is a silent killer that has extreme consequences, such as heart attack and stroke. Clogged arteries and stress on the body can create high cholesterol levels and high blood pressure, which are attributed to coronary heart disease, coronary artery disease and cardiovascular disease. These diseases all have one thing in common, they kill your heart. Love Takes Action The causes of heart disease are fairly common, detectable and most importantly are adjustable. Mo...