If you're one of the 50 million Americans who suffer from Arthritis, you know how difficult it can be to live with the painful symptoms. This program was designed to help you adjust your lifestyle with the goal of lessening symptoms, as well as learn about the avenues open to you for treatment. Rheumatologists Nisha J. Manek, M.D. and April Chang-Miller, M.D. offer a wealth of advice on the pros/cons of medication, the importance of diet and exercise, techniques for dealing with pain and lifestyle changes that can help you live with arthritis. Also addresses are some common misconceptions about the condition. The DVD also offers a grocery shopping guide for healthy eating, a meditation session with Rodney Yee and a yoga session that specifically targets common pain spots like the fingers, legs, neck and hips.
PLAYING TIME 91:00
DVD PRICE $20.00
BACK PAIN DVD BY MAYO CLINIC
75 million people suffer from back pain. Although back pain is not life threatening, it makes life enormously difficult for those who suffer from it chronically. By taking an integrative approach to dealing with the pain, which includes the use of exercise, healing practices and proper diet, back pain can become less frequent and much more manageable. The program offers advice from medical doctors Ralph E. Gay M.D. and Randy A. Shelerud, M.D., who discuss the anatomy of the spine, the causes of back pain, the connection of back pain with stress and the importance of exercise practices, like Pilates or yoga. Rounding out the program is an "action" section, which includes a segment on making strong dietary choices, a meditation session from Rodney Yee and a back-themed yoga session, also from Yee. Program comes packages with a 52-page guidebook.
PLAYING TIME 93:00
DVD PRICE $20.00
DIABETES DVD BY MAYO CLINIC
For one just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, It is no doubt a very troubling time. There is good news however; making positive lifestyle changes can go a long way towards helping one keep the disease at bay. This program from Gaiam's "Mayo Clinic Wellness Solutions" series will give you then information you need to make informed decisions on diet, exercise and disease management. Endocrinologist Lori R. Roust, M.D. and Larry Bergstrom, M.D. give viewers a detailed overview of what causes diabetes and symptoms that one should watch for. They also delve into glucose testing, important information about eating choices and controlling sugar intake and how 30 minutes of exercise a day can do wonders for one with the disease. Also included is a yoga session with Rodney Yee, focusing on postures designed digestion and circulation, and a meditation session (also hosted by Yee).
PLAYING TIME 90:00
DVD PRICE $20.00
FIBROMYALGIA DVD BY MAYO CLINIC
Muscle aches, tactile sensitivity, weakness, fatigue… all of these symptoms can be associated with fibromyalgia. While the exact cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, there are ways to lessen the uncomfortable nature of the condition, and help one to live a healthier, less painful existence. This edition in Gaiam's "Mayo Clinic Wellness Solutions" series assists viewers in gaining a better understanding of what fibromyalgia is and how to better deal with the effects. Doctors Jeffrey M. Thompson M.D. and Amit Sood M.D. offer advice on managing stress, sleep patterns, the need for exercise and other environmental triggers that can worsen fibromyalgia symptoms. Most of all, they help those suffering from the condition to realize that they have control and can improve their situation. Also included on the program is a guide to smart grocery shopping, a meditation session with Rodney Yee and a yoga session, also from Yee. Packaged with a 52 page guidebook.
PLAYING TIME 93:00
DVD PRICE $20.00
HEART HEALTH DVD BY MAYO CLINIC
According to the Center for Disease Control, heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. Given that fact, it's important to arm yourself with information, especially if you have a family history of heart disease, to help you live a long and healthy life. HEART HEALTH offers advice from Cardiologist Bijoy K. Khandheria, M.D. and Larry Bergstrom, M.D. in ways that one can live in a manner that is beneficial to the heart. Discussed are diet, the importance of having your cholesterol checked, the importance of exercise and an overview of how the heart operates. They also cover the warning signs of a heart attack and what to do if you think you might be having one. Aside from the informative feature, this DVD also offers a guide to nutritional grocery shopping, a meditation session with Rodney Yee and a yoga session (also with Yee) that covers postures aimed at improving cardiovascular health.
PLAYING TIME 90:00
DVD PRICE $20.00
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE DVD BY MAYO CLINIC
High blood pressure is often called the silent killer. It has no symptoms, there is no specific cause in 90% of the cases and as many as 1 in 3 people suffer from it, many unknowingly. Luckily, if it has been determined that you have blood pressure, management of the condition can be made easy with some healthy lifestyle changes. This DVD from Gaiam's collaborative "Mayo Clinic" series is an ideal resource for helping you change your life to adapt to the condition. The program features advice from medical doctors on diet, exercise and the importance of managing stress in your life. Additional segments include a trip to the grocery store, where you will learn which foods are good for keeping blood pressure in check and which aisles to avoid, a segment on becoming more conscious of your sodium intake and two healing arts sessions from Rodney Yee, one on meditation and the other covering basic yoga postures for relaxation. Includes 52 page guidebook.
PLAYING TIME 93:00
DVD PRICE $20.00
INSOMNIA DVD BY MAYO CLINIC
Everyone knows that a poor night of sleep often results in exhaustion the following day. Unfortunately that's the tip of the iceberg. Poor sleep can also exasperate mood disorders, cause health problems and even be a danger to others, when that person gets behind the wheel of a car. The big question is how to deal with it. On this program from the "Mayo Clinic Wellness Solutions" series, viewers will learn of different lifestyle changes that can be implemented to improve sleep patterns. Mayo Clinic doctors Eric J. Olson, M.D., Peter J Hauri, Ph.D. and Amit Sood, M.D. offer guidance to help viewers re-evaluate their nightly pre-sleep activities and identify trouble spots. The program also features meditation and yoga sessions by Rodney Yee, both specifically geared toward sleep preparation, and a nutritional guide.
PLAYING TIME 83:00
DVD PRICE $20.00
MENOPAUSE DVD BY MAYO CLINIC
Society often regards menopause as a disease or negative affliction, worthy of dread. This mindset is completely false - menopause is simply a natural transition period in a woman's life. With this program in the Mayo Clinic's line of healthy living DVDs, viewers will get the opportunity to learn about the changes in the body that take place during menopause, as well as how to deal with the changes. Doctors Lynne T. Shuster and Richa Sood offer balanced advice on topics like the pros and cons of taking estrogen, the types of medication that can be used to ease discomfort, how to keep post-menopausal weight gain in check, surgical menopause (for those who have experienced a hysterectomy) and the stages of menopause. Following this is a nutrition guide for healthy eating and both a meditation and yoga session by Yoga Master Colleen Saidman, who specifically describes how the moves and techniques apply to menopausal women.
PLAYING TIME 90:00
DVD PRICE $20.00
WEIGHT LOSS DVD BY MAYO CLINIC
If randomly asked people on the street about a personal trait they would like to change, weight loss is likely to be high on the list of responses. As people age, they often pack on a few extra, unwanted pounds, and find themselves uncertain of how to shed them. Though the simplistic adage of "burn more calories than you intake" summarizes the solution in broad strokes, doctors Donald Hensrud, M.D. and Amit Sood, M.D. delve into the more complex aspects of weight loss on this program from the "Mayo Clinic Wellness Solutions" series, like habits, the effects of marketing, portion control, learning to eat healthy food without depriving yourself of things you like and the dangers of not acting on the problem. The program also includes both a yoga and meditation session tailored to weight loss from Rodney Yee, and a guide to healthy grocery shopping.
If you're one of the 50 million Americans who suffer from Arthritis, you know how difficult it can be to live with the painful symptoms. This program was designed to help you adjust your lifestyle with the goal of lessening symptoms, as well as learn about the avenues open to you for treatment. Rheumatologists Nisha J. Manek, M.D. and April Chang-Miller, M.D. offer a wealth of advice on the pros/cons of medication, the importance of diet and exercise, techniques for dealing with pain and lifestyle changes that can help you live with arthritis. Also addresses are some common misconceptions about the condition. The DVD also offers a grocery shopping guide for healthy eating, a meditation session with Rodney Yee and a yoga session that specifically targets common pain spots like the fingers, legs, neck and hips.
75 million people suffer from back pain. Although back pain is not life threatening, it makes life enormously difficult for those who suffer from it chronically. By taking an integrative approach to dealing with the pain, which includes the use of exercise, healing practices and proper diet, back pain can become less frequent and much more manageable. The program offers advice from medical doctors Ralph E. Gay M.D. and Randy A. Shelerud, M.D., who discuss the anatomy of the spine, the causes of back pain, the connection of back pain with stress and the importance of exercise practices, like Pilates or yoga. Rounding out the program is an "action" section, which includes a segment on making strong dietary choices, a meditation session from Rodney Yee and a back-themed yoga session, also from Yee. Program comes packages with a 52-page guidebook.
For one just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, It is no doubt a very troubling time. There is good news however; making positive lifestyle changes can go a long way towards helping one keep the disease at bay. This program from Gaiam's "Mayo Clinic Wellness Solutions" series will give you then information you need to make informed decisions on diet, exercise and disease management. Endocrinologist Lori R. Roust, M.D. and Larry Bergstrom, M.D. give viewers a detailed overview of what causes diabetes and symptoms that one should watch for. They also delve into glucose testing, important information about eating choices and controlling sugar intake and how 30 minutes of exercise a day can do wonders for one with the disease. Also included is a yoga session with Rodney Yee, focusing on postures designed digestion and circulation, and a meditation session (also hosted by Yee).
Muscle aches, tactile sensitivity, weakness, fatigue… all of these symptoms can be associated with fibromyalgia. While the exact cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, there are ways to lessen the uncomfortable nature of the condition, and help one to live a healthier, less painful existence. This edition in Gaiam's "Mayo Clinic Wellness Solutions" series assists viewers in gaining a better understanding of what fibromyalgia is and how to better deal with the effects. Doctors Jeffrey M. Thompson M.D. and Amit Sood M.D. offer advice on managing stress, sleep patterns, the need for exercise and other environmental triggers that can worsen fibromyalgia symptoms. Most of all, they help those suffering from the condition to realize that they have control and can improve their situation. Also included on the program is a guide to smart grocery shopping, a meditation session with Rodney Yee and a yoga session, also from Yee. Packaged with a 52 page guidebook.
According to the Center for Disease Control, heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. Given that fact, it's important to arm yourself with information, especially if you have a family history of heart disease, to help you live a long and healthy life. HEART HEALTH offers advice from Cardiologist Bijoy K. Khandheria, M.D. and Larry Bergstrom, M.D. in ways that one can live in a manner that is beneficial to the heart. Discussed are diet, the importance of having your cholesterol checked, the importance of exercise and an overview of how the heart operates. They also cover the warning signs of a heart attack and what to do if you think you might be having one. Aside from the informative feature, this DVD also offers a guide to nutritional grocery shopping, a meditation session with Rodney Yee and a yoga session (also with Yee) that covers postures aimed at improving cardiovascular health.
High blood pressure is often called the silent killer. It has no symptoms, there is no specific cause in 90% of the cases and as many as 1 in 3 people suffer from it, many unknowingly. Luckily, if it has been determined that you have blood pressure, management of the condition can be made easy with some healthy lifestyle changes. This DVD from Gaiam's collaborative "Mayo Clinic" series is an ideal resource for helping you change your life to adapt to the condition. The program features advice from medical doctors on diet, exercise and the importance of managing stress in your life. Additional segments include a trip to the grocery store, where you will learn which foods are good for keeping blood pressure in check and which aisles to avoid, a segment on becoming more conscious of your sodium intake and two healing arts sessions from Rodney Yee, one on meditation and the other covering basic yoga postures for relaxation. Includes 52 page guidebook.
Everyone knows that a poor night of sleep often results in exhaustion the following day. Unfortunately that's the tip of the iceberg. Poor sleep can also exasperate mood disorders, cause health problems and even be a danger to others, when that person gets behind the wheel of a car. The big question is how to deal with it. On this program from the "Mayo Clinic Wellness Solutions" series, viewers will learn of different lifestyle changes that can be implemented to improve sleep patterns. Mayo Clinic doctors Eric J. Olson, M.D., Peter J Hauri, Ph.D. and Amit Sood, M.D. offer guidance to help viewers re-evaluate their nightly pre-sleep activities and identify trouble spots. The program also features meditation and yoga sessions by Rodney Yee, both specifically geared toward sleep preparation, and a nutritional guide.
Society often regards menopause as a disease or negative affliction, worthy of dread. This mindset is completely false - menopause is simply a natural transition period in a woman's life. With this program in the Mayo Clinic's line of healthy living DVDs, viewers will get the opportunity to learn about the changes in the body that take place during menopause, as well as how to deal with the changes. Doctors Lynne T. Shuster and Richa Sood offer balanced advice on topics like the pros and cons of taking estrogen, the types of medication that can be used to ease discomfort, how to keep post-menopausal weight gain in check, surgical menopause (for those who have experienced a hysterectomy) and the stages of menopause. Following this is a nutrition guide for healthy eating and both a meditation and yoga session by Yoga Master Colleen Saidman, who specifically describes how the moves and techniques apply to menopausal women.
If randomly asked people on the street about a personal trait they would like to change, weight loss is likely to be high on the list of responses. As people age, they often pack on a few extra, unwanted pounds, and find themselves uncertain of how to shed them. Though the simplistic adage of "burn more calories than you intake" summarizes the solution in broad strokes, doctors Donald Hensrud, M.D. and Amit Sood, M.D. delve into the more complex aspects of weight loss on this program from the "Mayo Clinic Wellness Solutions" series, like habits, the effects of marketing, portion control, learning to eat healthy food without depriving yourself of things you like and the dangers of not acting on the problem. The program also includes both a yoga and meditation session tailored to weight loss from Rodney Yee, and a guide to healthy grocery shopping.
