Your partner for wellness
IT USED to be that patients put their lives completely in the hands of doctors. They were powerless to help themselves get well. Not anymore. The Medical City has taken a path that most traditional hospitals haven’t: They have made it their philosophy to see the patient as a partner in the healing process. Through The Medical City’s different centers, doctors are able to better educate patients — and their families — on their illnesses. Open communication between doctor and patient is very important, with the latter encouraged to speak up about allergies, fears and preferences, so as to identify the best programs and therapies that will help promote a faster recovery. A unique Homecare Service also allows people who have been discharged from the hospital to recuperate in the comfort of home with the support and assistance of caring medical staff from the hospital.
In addition to its excellent medical facilities, the hospital also has The Wellness Center at the 2F, Podium Building, which provides services for teens, adults and elderly patients. For more information on The Medical City, visit www.themedicalcity.com
GET (JOINT) CRACKING!
Here’s one bad habit that’s actually good for you. If you’re one of those people who likes to pop your joints and knuckles, only to be cautioned by others that it’s not healthy, just keep on cracking. According to research from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, people who crack their back, neck, knuckles or knees every few days generally have healthier joints than those who don’t. And, no, the noisy habit will not cause arthritis. In fact, scientists say that when you intentionally pop these joints, you ease pressure and prevent buildup of bony deposits.
A KIWIFRUIT A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY
The kiwifruit has trumped the mighty apple! Here’s why… ❉ Kiwifruit is extremely rich in Vitamin C, which helps stave off illnesses like colds, and heal cuts and skin diseases.
It also contains beneficial nutrients like folate, potassium, fiber, carotenoids, polyphenols, chlorophyll, glutathione and pectin.
❉ It’s an antioxidant superstar. Eating kiwifruit helps neutralize the free radicals in your body, which damage cells and may lead to inflammation that can cause cancer and other chronic diseases.
❉ Kiwifruit promotes heart health by lowering your triglyceride levels and reducing platelet hyperactivity.
❉ It literally moves you. People with constipation will appreciate this juicy fruit for its laxative effect.
❉ It’s low in calories. At just 93 calories for two pieces of kiwifruit, it’s a guilt-free snack. Slice it, dice it or juice it to make it a part of your daily meals.
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