Rock Star of the Month: Dr. Alexander Gimpelevich

Alexander Gimpelevich. Try saying that 5 times fast. That’s probably why our Rock Star of the Month goes by Dr. G., instead. The always professional, sometimes humorous 40^th Street resident doctor is a barrel of health and laughs. There’s so much behind those wire frame glasses we don’t know about Dr. G and are excited to find out!

In between writing prescriptions, seeing patients and setting up treatment plans we sat one-on-one with Dr. G!

10 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Dr. Gimpelevich:

1. I can “Bend it like Beckham”. Well, I try at least.
2. I’m a romantic at heart but, sorry ladies I’m taken.
3. I’m a book worm but, I only prefer reading historical books.
4. “Yadda yadda yadda”. Not a fan of Friends, Seinfeld is my definite go to funny show.
5. I want to travel back in time to experience the history I’ve spent most of my life reading.
6. I want to travel to the future to see who wins the next World Cup.
7. I was betting high while gambling in Vegas recently, I threw down $5!
8. One of my most embarrassing moments happened during my medical school interview. When asked, “What is your most embarrassing moment?” I froze!
9. GOAAAAAAAL!!! If I wasn’t a doctor, I’d be a professional soccer player!
10. Paging Dr. G. MaxWell Medical gives me the chance to deliver the best patient care possible.

Dr. G has three serious loves: His wife, his niece Ana and football! Football! Football! Dr. G has a Do More attitude on and off the soccer field!

Have questions for our Ukranian born doctor? Set up an appointment with Dr. G. to find out how you can Do More!

EatWell with MaxWell

Are you in a food funk? We can pull you from the mundane-ness of your lunch. MaxWell Medical has always encouraged a Do More initiative and there isn’t a more synergic relationship than 4food + MaxWell Medical to bring you EatWellDay! If you’ve passed by 4food within the past two weeks on Wednesdays, you’ve seen our MaxWell team encouraging the public to Do More and Eat Better!  We have been offering $1.00 off all orders of $10 or more. This coupon is valid through December 16^th and can be enjoyed with one of our promotional cards at our 40^th & 52^nd Street locations!

Did you miss the free giveaways? Or our raffle to win dinner & movies on us? Or even free medical massages at 4food? Don’t fret; you can still enjoy MaxWell Medical at 4food with our 3 exclusive burgers!

3 Burgers to De-Junk Fast Food:

1)      MaxWell Burger 40- A little over 450 calories, this burger is a staff favorite. Served with a multigrain bun and beef patty, we’re not afraid to admit we’re a little in love with this burger.

2)      MaxWell Burger 52- This is our least calorie baring burger and has our vegetarians going wild! (It may be the shiitake mushrooms).

3)      MaxWell Burger 99- A fresh fish burger is proving to be quite a catch! Enjoy it with tar tar or no tar tar sauce, its still de-lish!

Stay tuned on facebook and twitter for our next pop-up shop date at 4food! Check out 4food to create your very own signature burger or try some of their buildboard top sellers. With MaxWell Medical & 4food you can be healthy and still INDULGE MORE!

Falling for Fall: 4 Places for Fall Foliage

Next to summer in the city, there’s nothing better than NYC during autumn. There’s a certain amount of romance that makes you feel like you’re in a Woody Allen movie. Whether it’s donning on some extra layers or just watching the leaves change. Central Park doesn’t have to be your only escape from the city. MaxWell Medical has 4 Places for Fall Foliage that is a bus, train, car ride away.

4 Places for Fall Foliage

1)  Adirondack Park- This Park is the largest National Historic Landmark Park but, it’s not just known for its vivid history. The foliage makes for a breathtaking landscape and has been said to inspire the great works of Longfellow, Thoreau, Einstein and the Roosevelt’s and maybe even you!

2)  Niagara Falls State Park-   The grand waterfall makes for a far more fascinating view of fall foliage.  Enjoy a walk on the Upper Great Gorge Trail that leads to the Whirlpool Rapids to see more spectacular scenery.

3)  Old Westbury Gardens-  This majestic estate is located only 30 minutes from NYC. Take a tour inside the Charles II mansion or walk around the 200+ acres of formal gardens and landscaped grounds.

4) Connetquot River State Park Preserve- With over 3000 acres of land, there is plenty to do at this park. Whether you would rather hike or go Horseback riding, this park has beautiful views along the Connetquot River.

Break out the turtlenecks and get your walking stick ready for these fantastic places to check out fall foliage. Why stay inside when there is still so much to do in and out of NYC? MaxWell Medical wants to get out there and ADORE AUTUMN!

Get an instant Fall Foliage Report, here http://www.iloveny.com/What-To-Do/Reasons-To-Love-NY/Fall-Foliage-Report.aspx

Saving Superman: 3 Effective Fat Blasting Exercises

Look in the sky? It’s a bird, it’s a blimp, eh… It’s a really out of shape Superman.  Unfortunately because of technology Clark Kent may be out of a job as a raving reporter for the Daily Planet and Superman no longer has to be faster than a speeding bullet. What’s worse than a middle aged man in spandex, how about a middle aged, out of shape superhero in spandex? And with Comic-con around the corner we can’t seem to get DC comics off the brain. But, have no fear MaxWell Medical is here. We have three exercises guaranteed to get Superman back to a lean, mean carb fighting machine!

3 Effective Exercises to Blast Fat!

1. Rowing- Trying to figure out the best way to tone your arms? Well rowing is a brilliant way! Not only is it a great way to tone, but it also can be fun. Next time you’re at the gym, simply use the rowing machine. You’ll be building arm muscle, while also burning calories and getting an incredible workout.  One hour of rowing can help you burn 500-600 calories.

Recommendations- Row for one hour a day, 3 days a week.

2. Swimming- This is considered one of the top exercises to lose weight. Swimming can help tone your entire body and although you can’t feel the sweat dripping from your body, it will help burn plenty of calories. One hour of swimming back and forth can help you burn 700-800 calories.

Recommendations- Swim for one hour a day, 2 days a week.

3. Jogging- Although many people dread the thought of running, jogging is the perfect exercise to help you lose weight. Not only will you be burning calories, but it’s overall good for your body. One hour of jogging can help burn 450-550 calories.

Recommendations- Jog for one hour a day, 4 days a week.

Superman can’t fly around the world, save Lois Lane and be more powerful than a locomotive when he’s feeling sluggish. These fat fighting exercises can be a far better alternative to the treadmill. To those of you feeling like a superhero or just in the mood to put on some tights be sure to incorporate these exercises into your daily routine. MaxWell Medical wants you to SORE FARTHER!

Need more doses of crime fighting heroes purchase tickets to New York Comic-Con by visiting, http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com.

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Back Off!: 3 Tips to Avoid Back Pain from Bags!

10+ years after you’ve finished school you find yourself contemplating using a backpack again. Your two to three bags currently hold your wallet, phone, phone charger, purse, laptop, iPad, notebook, gym sneakers, workout clothes, heels, makeup, hairbrush, iPod, yoga mat all while grasping onto your umbrella and coffee, getting you and the bags you carry your life in, wet from the rain. The constant shifting of weight from foot to foot and the new arch forming on your back from your bags is enough to end the debate in your mind for fashion versus utility! Instead, of throwing in the towel MaxWell Medical has 3 tips to help you avoid neck and back pain from your bags!

3 Tips to Avoid Back Pain from Bags

1. Avoid Overloading- Before you go to bed, go through your bags and purse and remove all the unnecessary items. You’d be surprised to discover receipts from years ago, expired metro cards and items you can no longer identify. If you absolutely need every item, then consider carrying another bag to distribute the weight evenly on each shoulder.
2. Improper Placement of Bag- When you incorrectly place a heavy weight bag filled with books or other items on your shoulders, it can do serious damage to your back. Carrying a bag on one shoulder can cause you to lean to one side to offset the extra weight, which then can lead to lower back and upper back pain, as well as causing your shoulders and neck to strain.
3. Eighty Percent Health/ Twenty Percent Style- Before purchasing a bag simply for aesthetics, take some time to examine the bag and see if it causes any health risks. For example, long strapped shoulder bags can tug you to one side like a C-shape therefore causing you to hunch up your shoulder to keep it in place and chain bags tend to gouge the flesh.

Take the saying “Don’t carry the world on your shoulders” more literally and empty and consolidate your “world”. The damage caused by the weight of shoulder bag and heavy purses can be easily avoided. MaxWell Medical wants you to pick up those bags and CARRY ON!

** Interested in a backpack? Ameribags are better for your overall health because the weight of your bag is evenly distributed across your body and is supported by the strongest muscles in the body, the back and the abdominal muscles. **

Serve like Serena: 4 Exercises inspired by the US Open 2011

It’s amazing what competitive fire a small fuzzy green ball can bring out in us, isn’t it? From arguing whether or not it really did touch the line on the last volley, or the feeling of satisfaction you get when you come back from 40-0 and take the game against all odds. Yes, the US Open is upon us.  This year from August 29^th – September 11^th, we want you feeling ready to take on Novak Djokovic on the courts! Robert Steele, our Orthopedic Massage Therapist (and well informed tennis player) has 4 exercises that will not only help prevent injuries, but improve the strength of the muscle groups used while playing tennis.    

4 Exercises to you Serve like Serena

1. Single Leg Squats – For the upper and forward drive, the serve requires hip strength and balance. Start off by standing on one foot. Initiating movement with your hips, squat back and down on one leg as low as you can comfortably go. Then return to standing position using only the leg you are balancing on. “Single leg squats improve balance, strength, and stability through your torso”.

Recommend- 2-3 sets of 10 to 12 repetitions.

2. Overhead Slams – Take an 8-pound medicine ball, bring it over your head with both hands, and, while focusing on being tight and long, drive the ball down, enough to bring your feet off the ground. “This is fantastic for explosive power through the upper body”.

Recommend- 3-4 sets of 12 to 15 repetitions.

3. Medicine Ball Perpendicular Throws – Start off by standing 2-3 feet away from a wall. Make sure your hips are perpendicular to the wall. Hold a medicine ball in front of waist, with one hand under and one hand behind the ball. Rotate torso away from wall, taking the ball behind your hip. Drive your back hip toward the wall while throwing the medicine ball against the wall and then catch it as it returns. “The serve is a twisting force and this exercise works that movement and generates the needed power by building strength in your core.”

Recommend- Repeat 3-4 sets of 8 to 10 repetitions.

4. Reverse Side and Forward Lunges – These are straight forward, literally. As you lunge forward, to the side, or step back in reverse, always remember to not allow your knee to go past your foot but rather stay parallel to it. This helps you to not over extend your leg muscles.

Recommend- Repeat 2-3 sets of 10 to 12 repetitions.

Robert Steele advises that you “Don’t overlook the importance of strengthening the legs and core, and especially your balance when attempting to play tennis. Tennis injuries such as in the knee or elbow are some of the most common we see in the office, but can be easily preventable!”

Whether you’re a casual player who’s in it to have fun, or you’re trying to make it into the US Open by 2012, these exercises will improve your game and make it less likely that sit out on a set. Although we can’t guarantee that every serve is an ace, this tennis season, MaxWell Medical wants you to SERVE STRONGER!

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NYC Summer Bucket List

Before you bundle up in a sweater, take that first sip of Hot Cocoa and smell the crisp autumn air… make the most of the last dog days of summer. There’s nothing quite like summer in the city. Whether it’s taking in a free show, eating food from a cart, or riding your bike with a view of the concrete jungle… NYC has it all! MaxWell Medical has created our very own NYC Summer Bucket List that’ll be sure to have you perspiring for more!

(Click each suggestion to find out more)

1)      Feel sand between your toes at:

Water Taxi Beach

Jones Beach

Long Beach

2)      View the sunset across the NYC skyline from

Top of the Rock

The Highline

Circle Line

3)      See a fireworks show at Coney Island. Only 3 more chances!

August 19^th, 2011

August 26^th, 2011

September 2^nd, 2011

4)      Go bike riding at

Central Park 

Governors Island

Battery Park

5)      Visit each borough

Queens

Brooklyn

Bronx

6)      Enjoy a frozen treat off a truck (or free compliments of MaxWell Medical)

Mister Softee

 Ice Cream Truck

YoGo

7)      Revel in eating in outdoor seating at the

Shake Shack

Frying Pan

Boathouse

8)      Jam out at a free concert at

Williamsburg

Bryant Park

Summer Stage

9)      Grab some popcorn for a free outdoor movie at

Brooklyn Bridge Park

Bryant Park

Coney Island

10)   Take in a bird eye’s view of NYC from

Helicopter Ride

Roosevelt Island Tram

Empire State Building Observatory

Carpe Diem, Seize the day! Do everything you can to take in some HOT FUN IN THE SUN!

SPF MaxWell: 10 Tips on Staying Safe in the Sun!

Its surface can exceed a scorching 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit, its core is a blazing 27 million degrees Fahrenheit and if you stare directly into its fiery rays, you can go blind. Yet, millions of people around the world spend countless hours outdoors in record breaking heat, not mindful of the effects of the sun.

It is important to have as much vitamin D you can this season. MaxWell Medical wants you to Do More, relax and enjoy New York City’s unpredictable weather but, ONLY with the proper protection.

Here are 10 Tips on Staying Safe in the Sun:

1. Drink Plenty of Fluids- Increase your fluid intake, regardless of your activity level. Drink 2 – 4 glasses (16-32 ounces) of cool fluids each hour.

2. Replace Salt and Minerals- Excessive sweating removes salt and minerals from the body. These are necessary for your body and must be replaced.  Drinks containing electrolytes can be a great replacement for loss of energy.

3. Wear Appropriate Clothing and Sunscreen- When in the comfort of your own home; the less clothing you wear the better. When deciding on what to wear, we recommend lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.  SPF 15 or higher is the most effective product.

4. Schedule Outdoor Activities Carefully- Make sure that any outdoor activities you schedule are done early in the morning or in the evening hours.

5. Pace Yourself- Not everyone is accustomed to working in extremely hot environments, but if you are, start out slow and pick up the pace gradually.

6. Stay Cool Indoors- Make sure you stay in an air-conditioned area. Regardless if it is your home, library, or shopping mall.

7. Use a Buddy System- The heat can do a number on our body, so if you are working in the heat, monitor the condition of your co-workers and have someone do the same for you.

8. Monitor Those at High Risk- When it comes to heat-related illness, some people are at a greater risk than others.

9. Adjust to the Environment- Be aware that any sudden change in temperature, such as an early summer heat wave, will be stressful to your body.

a. Infants and young children.

b. People 65 years of age and older.

c. Overweight people.

d. People who are physically ill.

10. Do Not Leave Children in Cars- Even in cool temperatures, cars can heat up to dangerous temperatures very quickly. Never leave infants, children in a parked car, even if the windows are cracked open.

Make this season the summer you will never forget, but not because of your new lobster colorskin, but because you took advantage of the 104 days of summer and enjoyed every minute of it. MaxWell Medical wants you to SHINE ON all summer long!

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We be Jammin’ with Jamba Juice!

Stressed? MaxWell has a smooth solution. Smoothies that is!

MaxWell Medical is proud to announce a new partnership with Jamba Juice!

Jamba Juice is known nationally as a chain that provides fast and nutritious fruit smoothies at convenient locations, and always with a smile. We are excited to announce that the Jamba Juice located on 53rd and Lexington will be partnering with us in 2 ways during this summer season.

1)    Providing mini All Fruit Smoothies at both our locations twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday) for all of our patients to enjoy.

2)    Those with a sharp eye will be able to find the 20% discount coupon we will be offering those who receive one of our flyers in the street during the coming weeks. By liking us on facebook and presenting this flyer you will be able to receive the discount.

We hope you enjoy the refreshing goodness that can come from a Mango a Go Go, or a Razzmataz as the weather continues to warm up!

And after you like us on facebook and receive that smoothie don’t forget to continue checking in for other future goodies and giveaways MaxWell Medical will be having as the year goes on!

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Wedding Bliss?: Exercises Inspired by the Royal Wedding!

“I DO”… In 2009, more than 2 million couples in the U.S. said those two words to one another. And now the most highly anticipated wedding in decades is set for tomorrow. The royal wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton is a once in a generation event that will be watched all over the globe. As we all try to avoid the minute-by-minute media coverage of the royal pair, you are in the midst of receiving “save the date” and wedding invitations of your own. 

The month of June is the most popular month for weddings so your family and friends have already licked, sealed, stamped and sent out those invitations. But who knows, maybe you’re the one sending out invites and preparing for your own extravagate day. Regardless of the situation, we all know that it will be a long day filled with laughter, happiness, food, drinks and plenty of dancing. Just make sure at the end of the night you still have enough energy to do the “Cha-Cha Slide.” Whether you’re a bride, groom or guest, MaxWell Medical is providing you with 5 exercises inspired by the royal wedding!

5 Exercises to Make you Wedding Day Ready!

If you happen to be one of the lucky few to receive an invitation to the royal wedding, then you should start practicing your bow to the Queen. Lunges are the perfect exercise to get you prepared to curtsey.

1. Lunges- Stand straight with your feet shoulder-width apart. Bend your knees and lower body into a lunge position, keeping the front knee and back knee at 90 degree angles. Keeping the weight in your heels, push back up to starting position.

Recommend- Repeat 3-4 sets with at least 12-16 repetitions.

Grab your stilettos and make your way to the dance floor. Make sure you exercise those calf muscles so you will be well prepared to boogie down all night long.

2. Calf Raises- On a raised step, stand with your heel and arch hanging off the back of the step.  Keep just the ball of your foot and toes on the step. Rise up on your toes as high as you can in a slow and controlled manner. Slowly return to your original position.

Recommend- Repeat 3-4 sets of 15 to 20 repetitions.

Traditionally, Jewish weddings celebrate “Hava Nagila” and lift the bride and groom up in chairs. Get your deltoids ready so you can avoid any “caught on camera” accidents.

3. Shoulder Press – This exercise can be done whether you are standing or sitting. Hold each dumbbell or barbell at shoulder height next to your shoulder, with your palms facing forward. Press the dumbbells straight up, and at arm’s length overhead. Avoid arching your back. Lower the weights slowly back to the starting position. 

Recommend- Repeat 3-4 sets of 10 repetitions.

As you walk down the aisle you may have second thoughts, so get your track shoes ready just in case you need to be a runaway bride.

4. Jogging- Start off running at a slow light pace. Raise your knees with each step. Land on your heel and push off for the next step with the ball of your foot. Keep your arms relaxed and bent and swing them gently by your sides with each step. Swing each arm in tandem with the opposing leg.

Recommend- Run for at least 30 minutes to feel a good burn.

You may have to bulldoze some friends and throw elbows at family members, but it’ll all be worth when you stand victorious next to the other 40 single women hoping to catch the bouquet. This exercise will help you be triumphant as well as strengthen your core.

5. Medicine Ball Chest Pass- Stand on a balance disc with your feet shoulder width apart. Hold a medicine ball at chest level.  You can either pass the medicine ball to a partner or throw it against a solid wall. Maintain your balance on the disc by keeping your core tight throughout the movement.

 Recommend- Commit at least 30 minutes a day, 3 times a week.

Weddings can be intense. But, with these great exercises you can curtsey with the best of them, dance the night away to hava nagila, run off into the sunset and be the next to wed all while avoiding the royal wedding coverage. Make sure this wedding season doesn’t wear you out by incorporating some of these exercises into your daily routine. Whether you’re attending a wedding, planning a wedding, or running from one MaxWell Medical wants you to experience some WEDDING BLISS!

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