by admin | Aug 18, 2025 | health |
I hope you have been enjoying your summer. I can’t believe that it will be over in a few weeks. I was inspired to write today’s Newsletter by an experience I had today. This morning, I traveled out of the City. When I arrived at my destination, I was immediately struck by the delicious clean air coupled with the sight of the beautiful blue Hudson river. I felt my body and mind slow down. I instantly became more present. What a contrast from the hub-bub and intensity of my daily life. This Newsletter is devoted to encourage us to “take a break” and get in tune with our bodies as we transition to Fall. I have written about the health benefits of the Japanese discipline of Forest Bathing, called Shinrin-Yoku. Shinrin-Yoku stimulates the parasympathetic (peaceful) part of our Nervous System and it encourages us to step away from the ‘technostress” (1) of our everyday lives. Shinrin-Yoku Benefits: (1) 1. Increased Natural Killer cell numbers and activity, “suggesting a preventive effect on cancers.” 2. “Reduces blood pressure and heart rate showing preventive effect on hypertension and heart diseases.” 3. “Reduce stress hormones, such as urinary adrenaline and noradrenaline and salivary/serum cortisol contributing to stress management.” 4. “Increases the activity of parasympathetic nerves and reduces the activity of sympathetic nerves to stabilize the balance of autonomic nervous system.” 5. “Improve(s) sleep” 6. Increased DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate). 7. “Reduces the scores for anxiety, depression, anger, fatigue, and confusion, and increases the score for vigor, showing preventive effects on depression.” 8. “Shinrin-yoku in city parks also has benefits on human health.” 10. “Shinrin-yoku may have preventive effect on COVID-19 by boosting immune function and by reducing mental stress.” —————...
by admin | Jul 21, 2025 | health |
I hope you are staying cool in the summer heat. A few weeks ago, I co-moderated a wonderful webinar, “Clinical Insights Into Psychedelics, Counterfeit Medications, and Integrative Supplements”, with an expert panel of colleagues. Please see the link to the webinar below. I encourage you to watch it and learn about these topics that can impact our health. Watch the Webinar: Clinical Insights Into Psychedelics, Counterfeit Medications, and Integrative Supplements Have a wonderful rest of the day! To Your Health, Dr. Jill Past Newsletters: Please feel free to read my past Newsletters on my blog Dr. Jill Baron Newsletters and Blog which has helpful tips for you to feel good and optimize your health. Feel Free to Forward to a Friend: If a friend has forwarded you this email, I invite you to receive my Newsletter by clicking on the link Dr. Jill Newsletter Sign Up. After filling out the form, you will receive a Stress Management Guide gift in your inbox! Please click on the book image to purchase on Amazon! A Great Gift for Health! Disclaimer: Please note that the content on this Newsletter does not constitute medical advice. Please consult with a physician before making any medical, nutritional, or lifestyle changes recommended in this...
by admin | Jul 1, 2025 | health |
I hope you are staying cool in this hot weather, at least in New York City. On June 19th, 2025, I presented a lecture to the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Miami on the topic: “Building Resilience during Challenging Times.” It was well received for which I am grateful. The recording is now available for you to watch. I hope you find it informative and helpful. Please click on the link below to watch it. “Building Resilience During Challenging Times” To Your Health, Dr. Jill Past Newsletters: Please feel free to read my past Newsletters on my blog Dr. Jill Baron Newsletters and Blog which has helpful tips for you to feel good and optimize your health. Feel Free to Forward to a Friend: If a friend has forwarded you this email, I invite you to receive my Newsletter by clicking on the link Dr. Jill Newsletter Sign Up. After filling out the form, you will receive a Stress Management Guide gift in your inbox! Please click on the book image to purchase on Amazon! A Great Gift for Health! Disclaimer: Please note that the content on this Newsletter does not constitute medical advice. Please consult with a physician before making any medical, nutritional, or lifestyle changes recommended in this...
by admin | Jun 24, 2025 | Newsletter |
I want to invite you TONIGHT at 6pm to 7:30pm for an informative webinar. Please see below. If you want to register, please do so by 5pm today by emailing Nick Novak at nnovak@nycms.org EFT Classes: Please check out my dear friend and colleague, Dr. Patricia Muehsam’s EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) online classes–beginning TOMORROW. EFT has been shown to help some people feel better. The New York Times just did an article about it: What Is Tapping, and Can It Really Improve Mental Health? It may not help everyone, and the research is not conclusive yet, but Dr. Muehsam finds it helps her and her patients. To learn more about her EFT classes please click Dr. Muehsam EFT Tapping Class. To Your Health, Dr. Jill Past Newsletters: Please feel free to read my past Newsletters on my blog Dr. Jill Baron Newsletters and Blog which has helpful tips for you to feel good and optimize your health. Feel Free to Forward to a Friend: If a friend has forwarded you this email, I invite you to receive my Newsletter by clicking on the link Dr. Jill Newsletter Sign Up. After filling out the form, you will receive a Stress Management Guide gift in your inbox! Please click on the book image to purchase on Amazon! A Great Gift for Health! Disclaimer: Please note that the content on this Newsletter does not constitute medical advice. Please consult with a physician before making any medical, nutritional, or lifestyle changes recommended in this...
by admin | Jun 17, 2025 | health |
Climate change is causing global warming, and we are at risk for its effects on our health. We must be prepared when we are outside to prevent heat related illness. Heat exposure can also affect the immune system, the cardiovascular system, and cause inflammation and gastrointestinal symptoms (1). Please refer to my earlier Newsletter for important tips to prevent Heat Related Illness: Dr. Baron’s Tips to Prevent Heat Related Illness. Here are 5 More Strategies to Beat the Heat: 💧Hydration: Add a pinch of sea salt and a splash of lemon or coconut water to boost electrolytes naturally—especially if you’re sweating more than usual (2). 🥗 Eat Cooling Foods: Cucumber, watermelon, mint, and leafy greens help cool the body and support detox pathways. (3) 🌞 Protect Your Cells from Oxidative Stress with antioxidant foods such as with organic berries and watermelon, and Sockeye salmon, which is rich in astaxanthin, which supports mitochondrial function (3, 4, 5, 6, 7). 🌬️ Time Your Physical Activity: Exercise early or late in the day when it’s cooler. 🧠 Calm your nervous system with breathwork, hydration, and being in a cool comfortable environment after exposure. Stay well and stay cool, Dr. Jill Please Note: 🌿10% off supplements through my online store: 👉 Dr. Baron’s Online Store *Remember to always discuss supplementation with your healthcare provider before starting them. 📚 References 1. https://newsroom.heart.org/news/heat-exposure-may-increase-inflammation-and-impair-the-immune-system 2. Kuberski T, Roberts A, Linehan B, Bryden RN, Teburae M. Coconut water as a rehydration fluid. N Z Med J. 1979 Aug 8;90(641):98-100. PMID:290921. 3. Manivannan A, Lee ES, Han K, Lee HE, Kim DS. Versatile Nutraceutical Potentials of Watermelon-A Modest Fruit Loaded with Pharmaceutically Valuable Phytochemicals. Molecules. 2020 Nov 11;25(22):5258. 4. Blueberries in focus: Exploring the phytochemical potentials and therapeutic applications. Journal of Agriculture and...
