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"There is no use trying, said Alice; one can't believe impossible things. I dare say you haven't had much practice, said the Queen. When I was your age, I always did it for half an hour a day. Why, sometimes, I believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast." -- Lewis Carroll
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Dear Patients and Friends,
Happy New Year! At the Northport Wellness Center, we believe that 2011 is the year to make the impossible - possible, to climb mountains of dreams and reach the top. This is the year to inspire and be inspired, live well and be well. This is the year for success.
The Northport Wellness Center has big plans for the year 2011! We are developing new programs and services that we are confident will enable you and your loved ones to better reap the benefits of good health, free from pain and full of great vigor.
We welcome you to partner with us in your health this year, as we strive to assist you in achieving your wellness goals along your path to optimal health.
Happy New Year!
Alan Sherr, DC
Founder, Director
Northport Wellness Center
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| The Great Vaccine Debate: "Medical Journal Says Autism Study Was a 'Fraud.'" Case closed? Or not? |
 A recent article by Wall Street Journal Reporter, Ron Winslow says: "An influential but now-discredited study that provoked fears around the world that childhood vaccinations caused autism was based largely on falsified data, according to an article and editorial published Wednesday in the British Medical Journal." The study the British Medical Journal was referring to was led by British doctor Andrew Wakefield and other researchers and was published in the journal, The Lancet in 1998. The study concluded that the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine was linked to autism and gastrointestinal disorders. The Lancet withdrew the article in January of last year after concluding that "several elements" of the paper were incorrect. However, the journal didn't describe any of the discrepancies as fraud. Still, Dr. Wakefield was stripped of his medical license last May, citing "serious professional misconduct" in the way he handled the research.
However... Speaking at a recent CNN interview, Dr. Wakefield defended his research. He said, "The study is not a lie. The findings that we made have been replicated in five countries around the world."
The editorial in the British Medical Journal noted that Dr. Wakefield "has refused to join 10 of his co-authors in retracting" the paper's conclusions.
The Lancet wasn't reached for comment.
Considerations: Having lost his medical license and perhaps the confidence of a once loyal community of followers, Dr. Wakefield really had nothing more to lose - and yet, he refused to admit that the study was falsified. Why?
Furthermore, within hours of this "breaking news," numerous other pro-vaccine articles were published promoting the safety and efficacy of vaccines, for example:
"Vaccine Protects Mice from Cocaine's Effects, Study Finds,"
"Chickenpox Vaccine Cuts Hospitalization Rates, Says Study,"
"Double Doses of Chickenpox Vaccine Most Effective, Study Says,"
"U.S. Backs Vaccines for Drug, Nicotine Addiction,"
"Flu Cases Show Spike Amid Complacency About Vaccines,"
and finally, and might I add, of course,
"Seasonal Flu Vaccine Still Available."
Hmmmmmm.
Join our Facebook Discussion Group on the GREAT VACCINE DEBATE. CLICK HERE! |
Recipe of the Month!
| By Holistic Health Counselor, Katharine Silvestri
 Honey-Macadamia Halibut
Macadamia nuts add a unique flavor to this already delectable fish. For a healthy presentation, serve over organic brown rice with a side of green beans and carrots.
Enjoy this recipe! CLICK HERE!
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Family Wellness: Broadening A Picky Eater's Menu
| By Michelle Gabrielle Centamore
 New Year's Resolutions that include improving diet are not just for adults! This year, why not assist your child on a path to optimal health by implementing a plan to help improve their diet and eating habits, too?
Do you have a picky eater? Trying to broaden the menu for a picky eater can be very frustrating for parents, a daily uphill battle where nobody really wins. But it's not about winning. It's about health, flexibility and trust. The willingness to try new foods can lead to a willingness to try new experiences altogether, confidently and successfully. And of course, it does make life a little bit easier for you at family meals.
Encourage your child to try new foods! Click HERE!
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| Monthly Specials | Get your Skin into Shape in 2011!
Northport Skin Fitness' NYS Lic. Aesthetician and Certified Laser Technician, Margaret E. Kabacinski uses non-invasive laser treatments to help improve the appearance of skin without the risks associated with invasive plastic surgery procedures. You can address everything from unwanted facial hair to cellulite to spider veins, as well as to simply rejuvenate your skin. Treatments are safe, comfortable and affordable.
Book an appointment and GET ONE FREE! Call Margaret at 631.262.1222.
Detox Your Body! Achieve Optimal Wellness!
Optimal Wellness of Long Island offers a safe, gentle and wonderfully effective way to help you remove potentially harmful toxins in your body in order to achieve optimal wellness.
For the month of January:
* Upgrade from Breast Thermography to a Woman's Health Screening (1/2 Body Thermography) and receive a free Lymph Drainage! Men's Health Screening will receive the same free Lymph Drainage. Cost: $375.00
* First Time Colon Hydrotherapy session will receive $15 off. Regularly $125.00
For the Months of January - March:
* Iridology/Sclerology: Save $25.00 and get a FREE Bach Flower Consultation with a FREE Flower Essence Mixture: Regularly $150.00
For more information, call the Northport Wellness Center at 631.262.8505.
5 Squares, "The Gourmet Diet, Fresh to Your Door," provides freshly prepared, delicious, healthy and nutritious gourmet food delivered to your doorstep.
This month, you can buy 6 weeks of 5 Squares Gourmet Meals upfront and get 6 Saturdays for FREE!
5 Squares Gourmet Meals take all of the work and hassle out of eating properly, and put you in control of simultaneously managing your weight and eating well.
For more information, please call 5 Squares representative, Lisa Diedrich, at 631.831.4315 or email her at elitefitnesslv@live.com . You can also visit www.5squares.com for a complete overview of the program.
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Special Event
|  Northport Wellness Center Alliance Member, Emily Eisen, M.Ed., Director/Instructor/Educational Kinesiologist for BRAINWORKSPLUS, will be presenting 6 parent education workshops beginning January 20, 2011.
All Workshops are 2 hours. Participants are encouraged to bring a big bottle of water and dress to move and play! Handouts will be provided.
The workshops will focus on the following:
Session 1: YOUR CHILD, YOU AND THE BRAIN-BODY CONNECTION - 1/20/11
Session 2: BRAIN POWER, BALANCE AND WHOLE BODY COORDINATION - 2/10/11
Session 3: BRAIN POWER & LISTENING POWER - 3/10/11
Session 4: BRAIN POWER & SEEING POWER - 4/7/11
Session 5: THE POWER OF OUR WORDS - 5/12/11
Session 6: THE POWER OF PLAY - 6/9/11
The fee for these workshops is as follows:
All 6 Workshops: $180/parent/couple, NWC affiliates: $160
Individual Workshops: $35/parent/couple, NWC affiliates: $28
Emily Eisen is a Licensed Brain Gym® Instructor, Sanctioned Bal-A-Vis-X® Instructor, Certified Language of Mastery™ Instructor and NYS Certified Art/G&T Instructor.
To register or find out more, please contact Emily Eisen at 631.651.9207 or via email at balance@brainworksplus.com. |
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For more information, please call the Northport Wellness Center at
631.262.8505 or visit www.northportwellnesscenter.com.
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