by admin | Sep 25, 2025 | health |
I hope you are having a lovely fall. On August 14, 2025, new blood pressure prevention and management guidelines were released in a joint statement by leading medical groups, including the American College of Cardiology (ACC), the American Heart Association (AHA), the American Medical Association (AMA), and others. There were some interesting findings. Below is a summary of these guidelines from the AHA website, which I hope that you find helpful. If you are interested in the full report, click on the aforementioned link or please see reference 2, below. “Top 10 Things to Know About the New AHA/ACC High Blood Pressure Guideline”(1) “1. There is stronger proof now that high blood pressure is linked to increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia. If you have high blood pressure, lowering it now may help protect your brain health in the future. 2. High blood pressure is the leading risk factor for stroke and a number of heart conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib). 3. During or after pregnancy, you can develop high blood pressure, including a dangerous condition called preeclampsia. Checking blood pressure before, during and after pregnancy helps you and your health care team stay on top of your health. Talk to your health care professional about treatment options. 4. Know your numbers: Normal blood pressure is when: Systolic pressure (top number) is less than 120 and Diastolic pressure (bottom number) is less than 80 If your blood pressure is higher, talk to your health care professional about how to lower it. If your systolic is higher than 180 and/or your diastolic is higher than 120,...
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...
