Alan Freishtat
Alan Freishtat is a wellness coach and personal trainer with more than 25 years of professional experience. He is a member of the International Council of the True Health Initiative, the board of Kosher Plant Based, and director of The Wellness Clinic. He can be reached at alan@alanfitness.com
The secret to lasting health changes: Motivation, ability, and environment - opinion
Israel's life expectancy is rising, but can continue to rise higher - opinion
It’s time to treat heart disease like the preventable crisis it is - opinion
Medical advancements should not wait 17 years before being used - opinion
It can take up to 17 years for discoveries in scientific research to make it to clinical practice, but why wait that long?
A time for change; it’s never too late: Start eating, living healthy this Jewish New Year - opinion
Change is always possible. There is no limit on age or the degree of repentance one may require.
Constipation: Don’t get used to bad plumbing - opinion
Constipation is one of the most common digestive problems in the United States, affecting around 2.5 million people.
A great feeling: Helping others feel good - opinion
Take your health into your own hands and feel good. Help someone else and feel good.
Why media covers easy fixes and not real health crisis - opinion
When the news media promotes these ideas, just like it did to greatly reduce the rate of smoking, we will all 'add hours to your days, days to your years and years to your lives'
Poor habits cause death more than disease - opinion
American Heart Association found that 40% to 63% of cases of sudden cardiac arrest are preventable just by eliminating eight risk factors. It all comes down to our behaviors.
The danger of alcohol is greater than we thought - opinion
Alcohol consumption can have many long-term health consequences, yet there are no meaningful warnings about it.
Risks with Ozempic: A look at an alternative to weight-loss drugs - opinion
Don’t be persuaded by the abundance of propaganda you see in ads, newspapers, magazines, TV, and the Internet. There is no magic fix!
Personal connections play a major role in our health - opinion
Study after study has shown the importance of interpersonal relationships and social connectedness in every aspect of our health.
Choosing health: Why you should live a healthy lifestyle even if you're unwell - opinion
It's too easy to say it's all genes, but personal decisions impact health.