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"It's easier to maintain your health than regain it." —Dr. Ken Cooper
Traditionally the role of the physician was to heal the sick. However as we have come to understand better how the body works and what are the factors that make a difference in health or sickness, it has become increasing clear that it is better to prevent illness than to try to heal the problem after it shows up.
"A stitch in time saves nine"
In the past 10-15 years preventive medicine has become ever more important. As your physician, my role is not only to provide you with advice and help in overcoming illness, but perhaps more importantly, to give you help and advice on how to prevent future illness before it occurs.
In the past illness was considered something that happened to us, but now we have come to realize that often illness occurs because of our lifestyle and choices we make.
Perhaps as much as 75% of illnesses treated today are a result of the way we live our lives today.
The purpose of this section is to highlight lifestyle changes that will help us maintain good health both now and in the future and how to deal with the major causes of illnes.
"An informed patient is a healthier patient"
What are these major causes of illness?
- Smoking see information on Smoke Cessation Help
- Excessive Alcohol
- Lack of exercise see information on Exercise
- For Serious Exercisers and athletes see Tips on Training and Nutrition
- Being overweight or obese see information on Weight loss
- Poor eating habits and poor food choices
- Poor sleep quality see Sleepless Nights: What To Do
- Excessive stress and poor coping skills see information on Stress Management
- Aging : Like it or not the aging process begins to take its toll on our health once we become "30 something". See what you can do to slow the aging process and its effects in Aging Gracefully section.
Below is a list articles on various topics which I feel may help in maintaining good health. In the Links section you will find Links to other internet sites with useful medical information.
Ralph Giarnella MD
360 North Main Street
Southington CT 06489
Telephone: 860-628-2852
FAX: 860-621-8637
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Herb and drug interactions: 'Natural' products not always safe
Herb and drug interactions: 'Natural' products not always safe
Ginseng a No-No for Patients on Coumadin Popular Herb Cuts Effect of Lifesaving Drug
Simplify Your Life: Where to Begin Grow Your Soul (It's Easier Than It Sounds)
The Metabolism Myth There's no biologic reason to get fatter as you grow older
