Village Center For Wellness
VCFW Capability, Certification, Exprience, & Specialty Areas Nutritional Selection, Consumption & Combination Practices Exercise Value, Activity Tips and Supporting Matreials Air Quality Value & Good Breathing Techniques Water Quality Value and Good Consumption/ Usage Practices Better Sleep Development & Insominia Cure Tips Chinese Medicine: Background, The Art, The Science & Acpuncture Properties

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Equipment
Our on-going research in the area of exercise equipment from time to time discovers unique devices and exercising techniques that can provide beneficial tools to support healthy and efficient exercise.

Evidence-Studies
Provided below are short abstracts of studies related to Nutrition, Exercise and Eastern Medicine with links to sites providing more information .

Training
Trainers, Activities, Organizations ' YMCA, Public Gyms, Fitness Canters and Continuing Education.

Other Resources
Ongoing development for increasing VCFW Clinic resources are presented here....

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Exercising Equipment
Cost effective and proven exercising equipment that is worthy of further investigation is presented in this section for your review.
(Many of these links take you out of our web site so you'll have to use your browser "Back" button to return here.)

The sprint training X-ciser stepping device gives you a full cardio workout in just a few minutes a day and is specifically designed to allow any age and fitness level a way to burn fat while sprint training.

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Monitoring Devices
Blood Pressure Monitors, Pedometers, Pulse Rate Indicators, and other such health monitoring devices can be very helpful regulating your current health capacity and measuring therapeutic progress. Our clinic is continuously reviewing this marketplace to assess the product capability and effectiveness. We will provide you information of our findings to assist you in your selection.... biased on our diagnosis of or your health status.
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Misc. Equipment
Our on going research in the area of Health and Exercise from time-to-time discovers unique devices and techniques that can provide beneficial tools to support a healthy life style.
  • Air Quality Alternatives

  • High particulate matter, odors, pet dander and airborne viruses affect our unconscious breathing habits and overall health in our activities of daily living. We will gladly advise you on a device and application that will benefit you the most based on the results of our diagnosis of your present health status.

    • Air Filters/Purifiers
      Managing airborne particulate matter and viruses assists the body's natural defenses to maintain as low as possible toxic burden insults. This is particularly important to those whose immune system is compromised or suffer from chronic respiratory disorders. Based on our diagnosis of your current health status... we'll provide information to assist you in a source and selection for the right air cleaner for you. Some air cleaner products that have received acclaim from our patients are listed below:.

    • The Bonaire Model BAP815 serves 10' x 12' rooms while the BAP825 services larger 12' x 15' rooms. They are 3-speed, quiet and have remotes.

      The Honeywell 17000 changes air 6 times/hour for 12' x 14' rooms, has 3 speeds, filter usage indicator lights, is quiet and easy filter access. .

    • Surgical Masks

    • These items are useful as a first-line-of-defense for air quality situations as the result of disaster events e.g. forest fires, or environments suspected of highly contagious airborne viruses. Everyone who maintains a disaster survival kit should include a supply of these items. They can be easily obtained online but be certain of product quality and supplier reputation. Our diagnosis of your specific condition helps determine the appropriate product.

    • Indoor Plants that Clean Air

    • Please consult our Growing Air page for a unique method to manage indoor air quality naturally,

  • Water Quality Alternatives
    It's important to have your water supply taste good... that way you'll naturally drink more which is promoting your health. Water districts are required to publish the contents in their water so be certain to check that report to assist in the selection of the best water quality device for you. We'll gladly assist you in reviewing your water company's report and help you with a proper selection biased on our diagnosis of your present health status.

    • Water Filters

    • Most water filters employ material to remove chlorine which will give better taste. If one is using tap water as main source of hydration these devices are useful for maintaining daily compliance of drinking at least 64 oz. of water by making tap water a little more palatable.

    • Water Purification

    • Water Putrefiers, like Reverse Osmosis Systems, are generally more costly and remove all impurities, including some desirable minerals, from your water supply. If your municipal water supply has questionable high contaminant levels or does not meet EPA minimum contaminant levels these types of systems may be useful. Due to their efficient filtration techniques they may remove important minerals necessary in body processes. With this in mind... if you use this type of purification, please consider a good quality mineral supplement.

    • Bottled Water

    • Bottled water is gaining in popularity but is relatively expensive and inconvenient for home consumption at the intake quantities we recommend. Bottled water is a convenient source of hydration for people on the move. Depending on the purification process the bottler uses, one should again consider a good quality mineral supplement if you rely frequently for this as your main source of hydration. Additionally, if you use plastic as a storage medium for storing your water, please be aware of the current theories of the possibility of certain chemicals leaching into the contents of plastic storage devices. This is currently a controversial topic in the scientific community that we periodically monitor.

  • Essential Oils
    We prefer plant essential oils, used with nebulizers and diffusers that insert health promoting plant essences into room air versus the popular deodorizers that mask odors with synthetic low grade perfumes. We can guide you to resources that offer you the appropriate products for your specific needs. Some of these same devices and oils are used in our clinic�s therapeutic treatments.
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Various Evidence-Based Studies / Grants
  1. UM study acupuncture and knee osteo-arthritis 2004
  2. UM research study grant 2005
  3. Tai Chi studies on health:
    1. 12-Mo study health effects on elderly
    2. Effect of Tai Chi on cardio-respiratory function after bypass surgery
    3. Effect of Tai Chi on immune system - shingles UCLA
  4. Resistance training lowers diabetes risk in older adults Purdue
  5. Insufficient Sleep Contributes to Health Risks
  6. Fast-Acting Carbs May Hasten Vision Loss over Time

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Trainers
Personal Trainers can be a very effective way to receive personal exercise plans tailored precisely to take your current condition to the next fitness level while employing closely monitored ramp-up and sustaining levels.
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Activities
We will be offering a series of events that we support and provide you the access links. Public activities such as Health Research fund-raising events, Bicycling, Hiking, Running, and Triathlons can be very helpful for both mental and physical goal development. . Stay tuned...
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Organiations
Organizations can be of extreme benefit toward developing mental and physical well-being while providing fun, entertainment and new friends. Some of these organizations acclaimed by our patients are:
  1. YMCA Fitness Programs
  2. Healthy Lifestyle programs develop the physical body to enjoy happy, productive lives while growing in mind and spirit. The YMCA Long Beach programs promote self-esteem and good health in a supportive environment with the opportunity to serve and become active members of the community.
  3. Fitness Centers
  4. Continuing Education
  5. Network of Help - Our Clinic's medical network includes licensed Neurologists, Internists, Orthopedists, Physical Therapists and others to also assist you in your path to wellness.

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Books to Read
  • The Web That Has No Weaver Understanding Chinese Medicine - Ted J. Kaptchuk OMD
  • Between Heaven and Earth A Guide to Chinese Medicine - Harriet Beinfield LAc./Efrem Korngold OMD.

  • How to Grow Fresh Air   - Dr. B.C. Wolverton
  • Fantastic Voyage How To Live Long Enough To Live Forever - Ray Kurzweil and Terry Grossman M.D.
  • Happiness Is A Serious Problem - Dennis Prager
  • Your Body's Many Cries For Water - F. Batmanghelidj M.D.
  • The Paleo Diet - Loren Cordain Phd.   Nutritional Tools
  • Healing with Whole Foods Asian Traditions and Modern Nutrition THIRD EDITION - Paul Pitchford
  • Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain ; John Ratey Md.   www.johnratey.com

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Published Reports
  • Published Reports concerning our Clinic's specialty areas will be periodically offered in this section to offer expanded information, sources and links to assist you in further understanding.

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