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James L Geiger MD
The Balancing Act on the Lifetime TV Network
Jan 17th 2011 0700PST/EST
Essential Protection
Essential West Nile Prevention
Climate Change=Mosquitoes=Disease or Death
I’m not going to ask if you believe all the buzz about climate change or global warming.
Instead I’ll ask you this: “Do you doubt that mosquitoes can infect you with life-threatening West Nile Virus? Do mosquitoes thrive in warmer climates?”
Don’t answer yet.
First, I’d like to share some pesky truths with you:
- In 2000 the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that global warming had caused malaria to spread from three districts in western Kenya to 13 and led to epidemics of the disease in Rwanda and Tanzania.
- In Sweden, cases of tick-borne encephalitis have … Continue Reading
New Year – New You
Exercise Makes You Smarter and Healthier.
I don’t have to be a mind reader to know that many of you are already thinking about making a New Year’s Resolution.
For most of us, a worthwhile resolution usually involves our health.
My own personal resolution is to give you some of the best reasons in the world to exercise and follow a healthier lifestyle.
Exercise is essential to our health, particularly for women.
Studies show that exercise at different “doses” of physical activity yields different responses in cardio-respiratory fitness among sedentary, overweight, and postmenopausal women with elevated blood pressure.
Women who exercise to varying degrees … Continue Reading
Kingly Christmas Gifts
Did the Three Wise Men Want the Christ Child to be Wealthy and Healthy?
Hark, did the Herald Angels Sing about Essential Oils?
So, you’re probably wondering, “What does Christmas have to do with essential oils?”
Well, you may recall the story of a visit by three wise men to the Christ Child, as told in the Bible, St. Matthew 2:1:
“. . now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem . . . they presented unto him gifts: gold, and frankincense and myrrh.”
Could it be … Continue Reading
Can a Chocolate Christmas Save Your Life?
Since you’re a chocolate lover – here is a Christmas stocking stuffer idea for the ones you love:
Chocolate could be the best medicine since prescription drugs for your heart and your overall health.
Oh happy Christmas and pass the Pot of Gold!
Before you go face-first into that box of chocolates, read on.
Chocolate: The Taste of Good Health
In Panama there is a tribe of people on Kuna Island. “So?” you ask.
Well, apparently, the tribe’s older folks seem to have a remarkably low incidence of various heart diseases, diabetes, and cancers.
Is it coincidence that cocoa beverages are a principle portion of their diet?
Maybe. … Continue Reading
Christmas Sapping Your Energy? Make this One a Happy, Healthy Holiday
Shopping. Decorating. Kids. Grandchildren. Family gatherings. Turkey. New Years Eve.
Okay, this is no time to be yawning and pining away for a nap. Christmas is a high-energy holiday season and if you snooze, you lose.
You want to savor every moment of the season but . . for some reason you’re tired?
Don’t be alarmed. Time does that to a body.
I’ve noticed a trend in recent years among grandparents – they’re exercising more and eating better. Why? Many of them say they want to be around to enjoy their grandkids. More importantly, they want to be healthy so they can do active … Continue Reading
From the Operating Room to Your Living Room
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 5, 2010
Scottsdale, AZ – Local Doctor Makes National Television Debut
From the Operating Room to Your Living Room
He puts people asleep for a living most days but you’ll definitely want to sit up and listen to what this local doctor has to say on January 17, 2011.
That’s when Scottsdale’s own Dr. James “Tad” Geiger will appear on The Balancing Act, a Lifetime Network national cable television show.
Dr. Geiger is already in Florida filming for the show, which will air on Jan. 17 from 7-8 a.m. ET/PT.
The Balancing Act is America’s only one-hour morning show about women and for … Continue Reading
Signature Aromatherapy Scents: More than perfume.
Futuristic Aromatherapy
Fruit spoilage
The growth of different microorganisms responsible for spoilage of fruit and vegetables can be diminished using essential oils linked to cyclodextrins.
Essential oils are antimicrobial in general, and rosemary, oregano, coriander, thyme, sage, and the phytomolecules cinnamaldehyde and eugenol from cinnamon essential oil, are suitable alternatives to chlorine and irradiation for preservation of perishables.
Doctor and Banker Scents You’ll Sense
Commercial aroma-dispensing systems are utilized to provide “signature aromatherapy scents” for corporations, hotels chains, and department stores. These scents are dispensed using the buildings’ ventilations systems and with smaller units located near elevators and in … Continue Reading
