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s a family physician and a medical acupuncturist, Da- vid Boguslavsky, MD, spends his days seeing patients who are unwell. Many of his patients have chronic
maladies such as diabetes, hypertension and obesity; others have functional conditions such as insomnia, headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, fatigue or pain. Now, however, it is common for him to see people who are well and merely interested in staying well. As an advocate of prevention and life balance, this excites Dr. Boguslavsky. “Eastern medicine has long advocated a focus on disease
prevention and stressed the importance of proper nutrition and exercise to our bodies and minds staying healthy,” said Boguslavsky. “Recently, Western medicine has recognized the futility of treating chronic illnesses without having a parallel emphasis on disease prevention and wellness promotion.” In Boguslavsky’s practice, PremierMD, he stresses a sim-
ple approach to nutrition that emphasizes a healthy balance between proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. “Whereas, good nutrition is important to a healthy body,” says Boguslavsky, “more and more research suggests that we’ve been underestimating the positive effects of exercise on our bodies and minds. Scientific evidence is show- ing a direct connection between strong bodies and agile minds.” Not all exercise is created equal, Boguslavsky notes. He steers his patients toward the activities that emphasize the entire spectrum of physical fitness: muscular strength,
muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance, power, speed, coordination, balance and flexibility. The activities include yoga and Pilates, which both use the weight of the body to develop and strengthen muscle mass. Since more muscle tissue means more calories burned, even at rest, peo- ple lose weight faster. Pilates exercises help improve strength and endurance, while yoga postures enhance flexibility and coordination. In addition, there are so many modifications available in both forms of exercise that anyone can take part and improve from where they are.
“Ultimately we are all on this journey of life having noth- ing but our bodies and minds gracing us with the abilities to bring joy and satisfaction, peace and happiness,” Boguslavsky said. “I encourage everyone to take a moment and consider what you can do to enhance your biological, emotional and physical health. Whether it’s a daily ‘sanity hour’ or a weekly Pilates session, identify what you can do to bring your body into a healthier balance, and the rest will follow.”
David Boguslavsky, MD is a local family physician and a licensed medi- cal acupuncturist with a practice, PremierMD, in Bridgewater. He is dedicated to promoting his patients’ health and well-being, to disease prevention and treatment. Connect at
premiermd@gmail.com or visit
MyPremierMD.com. For information about Pilates and yoga, see ad on page 29.
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