NJ Top Docs Presents, Bergen Medical Associates! Bergen Medical Associates is committed to the highest level of patient care. Our Board Certified physicians provide an individualized approach to address each patient’s medical needs. Our practice offers experience, professionalism and attentive care. Their practice offers experience, professionalism and attentive care and is represented by Board Certified physicians in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Rheumatology and Endocrinology and Metabolism, and Allergy and Immunology. Bergen Medical Associates offers appointments week nights and Saturdays to help accommodate people’s busy schedules. They pride themselves on responsiveness and will attempt to provide timely appointments especially when urgency exists. They have several nearby Bergen County locations offering convenient access to our services. Bergen Medical Associates offers many services & treatments, including: Allergy Endocrinology Gastroenterology Nutrition Rheumatology Weight Management Hospital Care Bergen Medical Associates grew as an extension of the highly regarded Bergen Gastroenterology practice. The combined medical group of nearly 40 physicians offers a wide range of services and specialties including primary care, cardiology gastroenterology, cheumatology, neurology and others that provide a seamless continuum of care from routine physicals to emerging medical issues including those that require hospital stays. “You need to start with excellent practitioners, but what sets us apart Read More
December’s Healthy Recipe: Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies Ingredients: 1 Cup Natural Peanut Butter 1 Cup Sugar 1 Teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract 1 Large egg, lightly beaten Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and place the racks in the upper and lower third of the oven. In a medium bowl, mix the peanut butter, sugar, vanilla and egg until well combined. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the mixture about 1 inch apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten the mounds with the tines of a fork, making a crosshatch pattern on the cookies. Sprinkle coarse salt on top of the cookies. Bake until golden around the edges, about 10 minutes, switching the position of the sheets halfway through baking. Transfer to racks to cool. Repeat with the remaining dough.
December is AIDS Awareness Month There are more than one million Americans living with HIV. However, about one in five of that million is unaware that they are infected. Each December 1st, World AIDS Day, is dedicated to spreading world-wide awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV. Serving as the kick-off for the entire month of awareness, the need for money and improvement in education is a major driving force. Throughout December, many organizations host fundraising events such as walks and conferences throughout major cities. During the month, it is common for people to sport red ribbons, which is the global symbol for solidarity with those that have HIV or AIDS. The HIV crisis has not gone away and with someone getting infected nearly every ten minutes in America, it certainly won’t be going anywhere for a while. As per the AIDS.gov website, “The Department of Health and Human Services encourages organizations to observe the HIV/AIDS Awareness Days.” The site has tips for local organizations to plan awareness events: Local events are most successful when individual participants are encouraged to take action in response to HIV/AIDS. Here are some actions you can suggest. Get tested for Read More
NJ Top Docs and NJ Top Dentists are proud to feature the following November 2015 approved providers:
Scotch Plains, NJ – December 8, 2015 NJ Top Docs and NJ Top Dentists are proud to feature the following November 2015 approved providers: Please note that all listings hyperlinked in blue are links to their online profile. Those that are bolded in black do not have an online profile at this time. NJ Top Docs Include: Cardiology Dr. Ihab Girgis Shore Heart Group Monmouth County Dr. Marcus L.Williams Cardiac Associates of North Jersey Bergen County Dr. Riple Hansalia Shore Heart Group Monmouth County Dr. Russell Cornell Cardiology Consultants of Toms River Ocean County Chiropractic Care Dr. Kenneth M. Ermann New Jersey Health Care Associates Bergen County Dr. Donald DeFabio DeFabio Spine & Sports Rehab Union County Dr. Paul Lewandowski Morris County Dr. Robert J. Haley Haley Chiropractic Bergen County Dr. Stanley B. Piltin White Horse Chiropractic Center Camden County Chiropractics & Spinal Disorders Dr. Karen Callaghan & Dr. Anthony Holvick Atlantic County Family Spine & Rehab Atlantic County Dermatology Dr. Lisa Silbret Monmouth County Dr. Alan Schechter Monmouth County Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine Dr. John Vitolo Advocare Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Sussex County Dr. Rafael Read More
NJ Top Docs Presents November’s Healthy Recipe: Miso Glazed Tofu 1 tablespoon miso paste 1 tablespoon rice-wine vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce 1 (14-ounce) block extra-firm tofu 4 baby bok choy, halved 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 tablespoon sesame seeds Preheat oven to 350°. In bowl, whisk together miso paste, 1 tablespoon rice-wine vinegar, honey, and 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce until smooth. Slice tofu into 4 pieces. Dry with paper towels. Add to marinade; toss. Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes, turning once. Discard marinade; transfer tofu to baking dish. Bake until browned (30-35 minutes). Steam halved baby bok choy in saucepan of shallow simmering water, covered, until tender. In bowl, combine ginger, 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice-wine vinegar, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper. Slice tofu; serve with bok choy. Drizzle with vinaigrette and sesame seeds.
Please note that all listings hyperlinked in blue are links to their online profile. Those that are bolded in black do not have an online profile at this time. NJ Top Docs Include: Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Dr. Aslam Lateef Hamilton Allergy Asthma & Sinus Cener Mercer County Anesthesiology & Pain Management Dr. Abdul Qadir Atlantic County Cardiology Dr. Mahesh Bikkina Heart and Vascular Associates of NJ Bergen County Dr. Sheikh M. Naeem Lakeland Cardiology Morris County Dr. Michael Benz Advanced Cardiac Care, PC Hudson County Dr. Errol B. Williams, II Cardiovascular Health Associates of New Jersey Essex County Dermatology Dr. Rebecca Baxt & Dr. Saida Baxt Baxt CosMedical Bergen County Dr. Sylvie Khorenian Bergen County Dr. Andrew Li Warren Skin Care Center Warren County Dr. Santiago Centurion Dermatology Associates of Central NJ Monmouth County Facial, Cosmetic, Plastic Surgery Dr. Brian Glatt Premier Plastic Surgery Center of New Jersey Morris County Internal Medicine Dr. Shirish V. Bhatt Fairfield Primary Doctors Essex County Dr. Anthony Barravecchio Allied Medical Associates Passaic County Pain Management & Physical Medicine Dr. Paul Abend Consultants in Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine Somerset County Read More
Epilepsy is a neurological condition that from time to time produces brief disturbances in the normal electrical functions of the brain. Normal brain function is made possible by millions of tiny electrical charges passing between nerve cells in the brain and to all parts of the body. When someone has epilepsy, this normal pattern may be interrupted by intermittent bursts of electrical energy that are much more intense than usual. They may affect a person’s consciousness, bodily movements or sensations for a short time (www.epilepsyfoundation.org). These physical changes are called epileptic seizures. That is why epilepsy is sometimes called a seizure disorder. The unusual bursts of energy may occur in just one area of the brain (partial seizures), or may affect nerve cells throughout the brain (generalized seizures). Normal brain function cannot return until the electrical bursts subside. Conditions in the brain that produce these episodes may have been present since birth, or they may develop later in life due to injury, infections, structural abnormalities in the brain, exposure to toxic agents, or for reasons that are still not well understood. Many illnesses or severe injuries can affect the brain enough to produce a single seizure. When seizures continue to Read More
Ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into small pieces, plus 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter plus more melted butter for greasing bowl 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar One 1/4-ounce package active dry yeast 5 cups white whole wheat flour 1 cup raisins, finely chopped 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Cooking spray 1 tablespoon baking soda 3 tablespoons granulated sugar Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/kids-can-make-healthy-cinnamon-raisin-soft-pretzels.html?oc=linkback Directions Combine 2 cups warm water (110 to 115 degrees F), butter pieces and brown sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Sprinkle the yeast over the water, and let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes. Whisk togetherthe flour, raisins, 1 teaspoon of the salt and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon in a large bowl. Add half the flour mixture to the yeast, and mix on low speed until incorporated, scraping down the side of the bowl as needed. Add the remaining flour, increase the speed to medium and continue to beat until the dough gathers around the hook and pulls away from the side of the bowl. Once this happens, continue to beat until the dough is smooth, about 5 minutes more. Remove Read More
Please note that all listings hyperlinked in blue are links to their online profile. Those that are bolded in black do not have an online profile at this time. NJ Top Docs Include: Bariatric & General Surgery Dr. Joao A. Lopes Advanced Surgical Associates Union County Cardiology Dr. Alan L. Saroff Montclair Cardiology Group Essex County Dr. Anand U. Kulkarni New Brunswick Cardiology Group Somerset County Dr. Charles J. Marotta Advanced Cardiology Morris County Dr. Hyeun Park Lakeland Cardiology Morris County Chiropractic Dr. Alexander Lyubarsky A&W Chiropractic Union County Dr. Wendy Menneg-Lyubarsky A&W Chiropractic Union County Dr. Brendon A. Beatrice Total Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine Somerset County Dermatology Dr. Jonathan Gold Dermatology Center of North Jersey Passaic County Hematology / Oncology Dr. Thomas Blom Mercer County Internal Medicine Dr. Jeanine Bulan Union County Plaza Family Care Warren County OB/Gyn & Gynecology Dr. Robert B. Beim Somerset County Ophthalmology Dr. Stephen Gollance Eye Associates of Wayne Passaic County Orthopedic Surgery Dr. Andrew Levy Center for Advanced Sports Medicine Essex County Dr. Robert Kayal Kayal Orthopaedic Center Pediatrics Dr. Mary Stailey-Simes Advocare Woolwich Pediatrics Gloucester County Read More
NJ Top Docs – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in women, with one in eight women being diagnosed with it in their lifetime. It is estimated that over 220, 000 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 40,000 will die this year. While it is rare in men, an estimated 2,150 men with be diagnosed and approximately 410 will die each year (http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-facts). With such alarming statistics for women, it is imperative for them to know about the precautions they can take to lower their risks. When actress Angelina Jolie announced that she had a preventative double mastectomy, she inspired many women to take better precaution and be more aware with their breast health. This sparked many questions from patients like, “Should I have a mastectomy or have both breasts removed?” Breast conservation or “lumpectomy” plus radiation has become the preferred method of treatment for most women. Prospective randomized trials have proven the equivalence of mastectomy and breast conserving treatment for survival. Of course there is no survival benefit from removing the other breast. Bilateral mastectomy is reserved for risk reduction in women who Read More