Dr. Dov Jay Berkowitz

Dr. Dov J Berkowitz | On PBS’ “The Art of Aging”, a number of Japanese centenarians – people who are 100 years or older – are interviewed. But unlike most centenarians their old age, these people are independent. One of the interviewees, named Saburo Shoochi, live alone and still actively participates and contribtutes to the local child care. Ryohei Omiya broke the record for 100m dash in his age group. Gin Sato still actively teaches how to play japanese musical instrument. And lastly, Keizo Miura, still actively ski down the European Alps! Dr. Dov J Berkowitz What’s their secret? That was the objective of the interviews and the studies. Brain scans showed their brains are approximately 30 years younger than they should be… but could genetics be the reason for this “miracle”? The answer is yes, genetic played a role, though it’s smaller than you might think. Dr. Dov J Berkowitz | One of the elderly interviewed, at one point in his life, could not walk, was depressed and could barely w

Dr. Dov Jay Berkowitz | Becoming popular worldwide, you will find people wearing yoga pants not only when they are working out but also as a fashion statement. You can shop online and get the latest trends. The types of clothes you wear say a lot about you. However, at times you want to feel good about yourself without thinking much about what others say. The good thing is that they’ll have you looking fine and make you feel fantastic. They are comfortable. You can wear them at home, during your morning run, in the gym, while shopping or any other appropriate time. Of course, you cannot wear them at work unless you are a fitness instructor. It is important to note that according to research, what you wear has significant impacts on your well-being. Also, what you wear can enhance your self-confidence especially during social interactions. Let’s dive into some of the benefits. Dr. Dov Jay Berkowitz Benefits for the wearer | Dr. Dov Jay Berkowitz They might alleviate your stress levels I

Dr. Dov Jay Berkowitz | There are many benefits of using castor oil. This oil is obtained from the seeds of a plant mostly grows throughout the tropical regions such as eastern Africa and India. These seeds are very poisonous if you take them orally. Castor oil is rich in triglycerides and many acids, large percentage of ricinoleic acid. It is a pale yellow liquid having no odor or flavor. But according to some observations, it is said that it has a bad taste and very strong obnoxious odor. The main component of this oil is ricinoleic acid, which has anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. Dr. Dov Jay Berkowitz Essential fatty acids present in this oil are linioleic acid and oleic acid. Oleic contains unsaturated, omega 9, fatty acid and linoleic is an, omega 6, fatty acid. It is effective in rheumatism, multiple sclerosis and arthritis. It is also effective in ringworms, sunburns, abrasions, acne, dry feet, stretch marks, spots and many more. In the present time it is also us

Dr. Dov J Berkowitz | There are a lot of things that can cause back pain. Most commonly, poor daily habits are the ones that cause you to having an aching back. If you’re constantly suffering from back pain, or if you need to take steps to prevent a painful back, try to avoid these five unhealthy habits. Dr. Dov J Berkowitz Sitting for Too Long | Dr. Dov J Berkowitz Sitting improperly can also overstretch the spinal tendons and strain the structures surrounding your spine. Sitting for a long period of time can degenerate the muscles in your back and they can become less flexible. It can also reduce the amount of blood circulating and the oxygen going to the muscle cells. Additionally, it changes the natural curve of your spine, which means your back muscles have to hold your back in shape. Improper Lifting Improper lifting of heavy objects increases the stress placed on the back and can easily cause muscle tears, tissue damage or in more serious cases, small fractures. To avoid this, u

Dr. Dov Jay Berkowitz | It is very important to be in good health. A sound body and mind ensures happiness. Below are a few natural health tips. Dr. Dov Jay Berkowitz The below natural health routines followed on a day to day basis helps in better health: Drink a minimum of 8-10 glasses of water in a day. Maintain a decent routine daily like getting up early, exercise, food and sleep. Have to be very careful about water and must drink only clean water. Do physical activities like walk, swim, cycling etc. Minimum 8 hours of sleep is very important. Make sure to avoid any fried foods. Yoga and Meditation will be very helpful. Do not smoke or consume tobacco, alcohol. There are also many other natural health tips that can help for various reasons: Get relief from toothache by gargling with Luke warm water preferably mixed with salt after brushing in the night. If one is suffering from joint pain, you may boil tamarind leaves and apply to affected parts. Chewing gum helps in to reduce ear

Dr. Dov Jay Berkowitz | After five thousand years of written documentation, Yoga may well be the oldest self-improvement system that ever existed. We don’t know what Yoga knowledge may have been lost before man started to record it. In the time period beyond 5,000 years a fair amount of knowledge would have been passed on by word of mouth, and as a result, some of it would be missing. Dr. Dov Jay Berkowitz There are many different types of Yoga, but all of them contribute to mankind’s self-improvement. So, mankind has been a work in progress for thousands of years and has organized systems to constantly improve. Let’s look at some Yogic principles that are often recognized as “modern” self-improvements. Activate your mind and body together through daily Yoga practice. The mind is more powerful than the sum of its thoughts and it must be controlled. The mind that is allowed to wander usually produces random and unproductive thought. In varying degrees, most styles of Yoga tie the physic