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2014 has been a year of growth and change for our United Family. As we enter 2015 and the Year ofthe Ram,

we can look back on our accomplishments and take pride in knowing that we have helped to further improve

healthcare in China and the health of those who live here. Our United Family also looks forwards into the future as

we continue to grow and expand our premium, world-class services across Asia

Over the past yeaιUFH has celebrated many milestones. Shanghai United Family Hospital commemorated its

10th anniversary in China, highlighting the trust that patients have put in our growing network in Shanghai

In September, our premium healthcare network expanded with the opening of United Family Intermed

Hospital in UlaanbaataιMongol旧 This brand-new, 90-bed facility will provide a comprehensive range of medical

services in Ulaanbaatar and across Mongolia that adhere to the international standards of patient care and service

quality that UFH is renowned for in China

We have completed the construction of our newest facility, Qingdao United Family Hospital (QDL月， which will

officially open in the first part of 2015. Situated in Laoshan District and overlooking the Pacific Ocean, it is a beautiful,

21 ,OOO-square-meter facility with a full range of outpatient and inpatient services. QDU will be staffed by an

international team of physic旧 ns who will serve the city's patients with experience, compassion, and dedication

In addition to these two new hospitals, United Family Healthcare will be expanding its outpatient facilities with

two new clinics in Beijing's Haidian and Shuan时ng neighborhoods and a clinic in the Jing An Si area of Shanghai

It is our core philosophy to be able to serve our patients throughout their lives with the aim of preserving good

health. Through our satellite clinics we serve all members of the family, children, adults and seniors, for preventive

care and primary diagn。到 s and treatment. When further appr刮目 1， hospitalization, or surgery is necessar机。"'

hospitals are fully-equipped with the latest equipme时， facilities and medical experts

Optimum recovery often requires specialized rehabilitation services. United Family patients have the comfort

of knowing that their recovery can continue in the spec旧 lized setting of our Beijing United Family Rehabilitation

Hospita l. We can also offer home health services, in which doctors and nurses can visit patients in their home when

that is the most appropr旧te setting for care. Our specialized New Hope Oncology Center is in partnership with the

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United Family Healthcare

NeW5 & Event5 Celebrating 10 Years as Shanghai's

Trusted Healthcare Provider

This fall, Shanghai United Family Hospital and Clinics (SHU), the city's 而 rst comprehensive 日晴 international-standard hospital system celebrated 10 years of providing healthcare to the people of Eastern China in a grand ceremony h田ting 剧 er 150 people and held at the Jing An Shangri-La Hotel in the heart of Shangha i. The event was co-hosted by Robe川， L阳。n. Founder and B田Ird Chair of United Family H臼Ithcare (UFH), Dr. David Rutstein, VP for Medical Affairs, United Family Healthcare, and Emery Brautigan, General Manager of United Family H田Ithcare - Shanghai Market Hospitals and Clinics

The SHU 10th anniversary celebration included many activities looking back over the hospital's record of health日Ire excellence since 忧s

founding on December 1, 2004 as a pioneering , world-class health system providing comprehensive, integrated healthcare in a uniquely wam飞 caring， patient service-oriented environmen t. At the event, all speakers showed deep grat忧ude toward the experienced staff at SHU A large number of attendees brought ph。 ωgraphs or rec忧ed essays t。mark the culmination of the "Share Your Memories of 5hanghai United Family Hospital" event launched in August 2014 时th an extra-Iarge birthday cake, attendees joined together t。四lebrate SHU's 10th birthday and wish the hospital many more years of success as the area's leading international-st归 healthcare pr剧 d阳

Plans were also announced for expansion of United Family serv 四""Shangha i. These plans include two new hospitals in Shanghai, one in Pudong and one in Puxi, as well as a large poly-clinic in the Jingan area

United Family Healthcare Expands

8eyond China

This fall, United Family Healthcare announced the 叩ening of United Family Intermed H田阳tal in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. United Family Intermed Hospital is a jαnt cooperation between United Family Healthcare (UF问 and International Medical Center (lMC), a 1田dingm.d 曰 1 services provider in Mongolia. UFH will work with IMC t。

manage the hospital , recruit key clinical and administrative leadership, ensure international quality and safety standards, and provide a premium healthcare experience for patients in Ulaanbaatar and across Mongolia. The announcement was made during a grand opening cerem。町 in Ulaanbataar attended by the Prime Minister of Mongolia, M忖 Norovyn Altankhuyag , as well as business leaders, international insuran四 providers， and US and Mongolian government dignitaries

United Family Intermed Hospital is a brand-new facil忧yw忧 h 90 beds, providing a comprehensive rang阻 of med 臼 1 services including 。bstetrics and Gynecology (OBGY叫1， Pediatrics, Surger)巳 Internal

Medicine, Family Medicine, Dentistry, and specialty care such as Gastro四 terolog)巳 Endocrino 。由.， Urology, Cardiolc唱机 Ophthalmolog如ENT (Ear, NOSE巳 Throat)， Neurology, Dermatolog咿.， Pulmonolog如，"d

Nephrology. The hospital 刻so has an emergency department, a state-of-the-art intensive 臼re unit (lCL月， and advanced medical technology for diagnosis and treatment 飞Nith a mix of international and local physicians, United Family Intermed Hosp忧 al focuses on patient-centered 臼re and evidence-based medicine

8ringing the International-Standard Healthcare

Experience to the People of Qingda。

United Family Hea忧 hcare's world-cla邸， international-standard medical serv 四"coming to Qingdao! Scheduled to open in the spring of 201S, Qingdao United Family Hospital (QDU) will be a full-service facility with a total construction area of 30,000 square meters

Located in the scenic Shilaoren Community ofthe Laoshan District，归st 30 minutes from the heart of downtown, our newest hospital will offer our patients not only premium healthcare but also a beautiful environment in which to heal

After叩ening， ourh自由Iw山 begin with a beautiful21 ，000 呵uare-meter facilit机

delivering comprehensive, international-standard healthcare including Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, S町gery， Obstetrics and Gynecolog机 Pediatrics， Eye Clinic, and ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat) service乱 as well as other specia忧 ies. QDU will be staffed by an international team of physicians thatwill serve the city's multinational patients with experience, compassion , and dedication

4 阳"如In us In毗。ming the ne附st addition to our United Family network!

Adjusting to Life in China: A Mental Health Perspective

LJ，认q home and movinq to川阳山mingto阳homecounlrya阳anextended由叫can be slress(uleven under t阳 b的时circumst，…Jt is阳阳rtant that we prioritizeωr mental health and that o( our Ja悦对 anes throughout th四 lransitio η 豆 Here is some in(orma 自 on to heJp normaJizE "阳阳呻阳阴阳呵时归阴阳的(ormation aboutpotentialwaming呵时you are叫g'11

|Ad'ustin to life in China: Normal reactions

Having st阻挡 i s normal in our lives. Anxiety is a lso a normal "P凹门ence. For those of you that a re "traveling spouses; it is common to have mixed emotions about your new home. These emotions can get especia lly complicated if you have the extra responsibility of caring for children

5truggling with life cha llenges is not pathological; it can often be adaptive. Life can be difficult, and feeling stressed about life's difficulties does not mean you have a mental 川 ness. Being human means that you (Iike everybody e lse) will strugg le at times.

If thi s is your situation, the best strategy for mainta ining your mental hea lth s恼rt s with sta沪 ng socia lly connected. 50cia l isolation is the enemy of mental health; social connectedness is its pro tecto r. It is well-estab lished in medical lite rature that socia l isolation contributes to mood disorders and vice versa Furthermore, social support and a sense of belonging can be powerfully protective against suicide. 5taying socia lly connected ca n mea n having dinner with your family, keeping in re刊gula r

contact with people in your home count ry, or attending relig ious services. Whatever the case, it is importa时 to prio ritize socially connected ac tivities that are consistent with your values.

1 a lso recommend that you sta rt your life in China by prio ritizing self-care measures (espec i a ll y 而 you are the primary care taker in your family) . These ca n be yoga , meditation, exercise, acupunctur龟

or a walk in the park.1 knσw you're bus弘 but you're worth it!

Eth.!ttt盟国If the above techniques do not help reduce the stress and anxiety you feel, you need to know about warning signs tha t indicate i由

time to see a docto r.

For some people, moving to a new country ca n be traumatic. Th is is especia lly true for pe。同 e with a history of traumatic experiences (or even post-traumatic stress disorder) and limited socia l support You should ta lk to your doctor if you a re having extensive problems sleeping, suicidal thoughts, inappropriate anger, confusion, a sense 。f losing control of your life, hopelessness, worsening substance abuse, or unexpla ined physica l symptoms. These a re a ll warning s唱ns (either a lone or taken together) that need to be taken seriously

Adjustment disorders

An adjustment disorder may be associated with depressed mood or anxiety as a res川t of a stressfullife event. These symptoms are genera lly most intense within the 仙st three months of a move but a t other times may become chronic (genera lly defined as lasting more than six months)

The main distinction between an adjustment di s。时 er and a normal reaction to stressful life events is when your symptoms inte rfere 刷th your da ily life

P剧。p le often minimize the impact a stressful move can have on our mental hea lth. However, the conste lla tion of symptoms expe rienced during an adjustment disorder can be severe. Mental hea lth needs to be a high priority because your overall health, well-being, and abili ty to fun ction in your everyday life depend on it.

1Ma' or de ressive disorder

TheW，。叫d Hea lth Organiza tion states that depression is the lead ing cause of disabili ty worldwide. Doctors often use the te rm "depression" in a more sp民 ifi c way than is used in everyday language. Clinical depression (often called major depressive disorder) refers to a biological condition de而ned by spec i而c crite ria The key idea is that depression refers to problems in emotions (depressed mood or loss of inte rest in previously enjoyable ac tivities) , problems with sleep (either too much or too little) changes in appetite (often with weight loss or gain) 阳。blemswith

cognition (d i俑culty concentrating or thoughts of worthlessness),

and sometimes thoughts of suicide

Depression ca n have a profound effect on entire fam ilies. Indeed even mild depressive symptoms increase the risk of death from medical illness, independen忱 。f many known medica l ri sk fac tors. If you or a loved one suffers from depression, you should consult your doctor because effective treatment is av副 lab l e. "

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Pain in the neck, shoulder, lower b缸 k， or leg is a frequently encountered ailment in clinical practice. It seriously affects people's quality of life and can happen among a ll age groups. The incidence is particularly high among middle-aged and elderly. Finding a safe and effective treatment is cr itical to clinical practice

A high incidence of p副 n in the neck. shoulder. l ow.町

back, or leg is related to the human body飞 anatomical

and physiological features. Many internal and external factors, including cold, humidity, improper posture,

。V町work， stress, and strain, may lead to various pathological changes in musc才es， ligaments, and soft tissues around the joints of the neck, shoulder, lower back, and leg. These changes subsequently cause painf川disorde后 in these regions of the body. Common symptoms include neck and shou lder pain , cervicogen ic headache, periarthritis of the shouldeι lumbar muscle stra in , lumbar disc disorder, sc国ti ca， and pain in the knee

Using analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs orally or externally is widely accepted in Western medicine Despite the fact that these drugs can relieve pain ,

long-term application is by no means the best solution and can cause side effects that may bring additional suffering to patients. With greater awareness of these side effects, as well as drug-induced disorder乱 more and more people are seeking natural therapy. Acupuncture is 。 ne of the major therapies of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is an important e lement of minimally invasive, natural therapy. There is increasing interest in acupuncture for the treatment of chronic cond itions including recurring pain

Acupuncture has unique advantages in treating pain in the neck, shou lder, lower back, and leg. It can directly treat painful pαnts or areas, which ma泪mlzes

therapeutic effectiveness. Compared with drug therap班acupuncture has greater efficacy and no side effects. In addition, acupuncture not only treats symptoms but a l s。treats the causes of pain by regulating the body's function ho li stically in order to enhance clinical effects Acupuncture is therefore helpf川 In recov町ng overa ll balance in the body and preventing recurrence of pain

According to TC帆 p副 n is mainly due to qi and blood circulat ion barrier乱 which can be caused by va rious factors Painful conditions are genera lly divided into deficiency and excessive patterns. Defici 凹ncy patterns are characterized by a lack of both qi and blood and by a q• blood circu lation barrier, as well as by insufficient nourishment of tendons and veins, which is commonly caused by l engthy 川ness， strain, etc. Excessive patterns are characterized by qi stagnation and blood stasis, as well as 。bstruction of meridians caused by wind, cold, dampness,

and trauma

Acupuncture therapy plays a crucial role in treating painf川conditions and is an ideal treatment of common pain in the neck, shoulder, lower back, and l e唱

In terms of clinical ap同 ication， depending on specific conditions, acupuncture can be combined with other complementary therapies including cupping,

e lectromagnetotherap机 e l ectrotherapy， and auriculotherapy. A patient normally needs to see an acupuncture practltloner tw。 ωthree times per week for 40 to 50 minutes at a time, with a treatment course of 1 0 t。15 sessions. In addition, patients shou ld engage in daily self-management, under under the guidance of their doctors, by improving diet, maintaining regular work and rest schedules, and gett ing proper exercise in order t。

facilitate recovery of the body and enhance the effectiveness of the treatments. "

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An estimated 95% of annual human deaths from rabies occur in Africa and Asia. There are approximately 55,000 deaths from the disease every year worldwide. Of these, about 31,000 deaths occur in Asia, with about 20,000 in India alone

Among these cou时'"鸟 China has the second-greatest number 。f reported rabies cases. China has reported over 2,000 deaths per yeaι 。n average, for the last 10 consecutive years. The southeastern part of China is home to the greatest number of reported rabies cases. Howeve巳 the disease can be found throughout the mainland, and some 69.0oo people sought treatment in 2005 in Beijing alone. In Beijing, the prevalence of rabies has led to the governme时 .s implem凹tlng a

preventi呵 the spread of ~bles Vaccination is the best and捶 ;t p剖nful

way to protect yourself fr喝r rable玩 botgetting treatment within a 句旦 days of exposure can also prevent the 1ti~se

In addition ， 由 。 roughly washing wound can reduce the number of viral particles and help preven other infections as well

The most common p。拭目posure treatment, Human Rabies Immune Globulin (HR 日， is expensive and painful, so vaccination is h唱 hly recommended in areas with rabies. Potential side effects of vaccination are mild and simi lar to those of flu shots. The United 5tates Centers for 四sease Control and Prevention recommends rabies vaccination for Americans living in China, and the three-vaccine series is ava ilable at United Family Healthcare facilities

Any bite or contact with saliva from any mammal (wild or domestic) is considered a risk for rabies in China. Avoid contact 恻th dogs and cats, even friendly one乱 because rabies infection is so common. Any contact 刷th a bat is a lso considered dangerous and risky for rabies.lf you have been asleep in a room with a bat in it, you should also be immunized and given HRIG even if you have no visible bite. 9

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。ne-dog policy, and there are plans for simi lar policies to be adopted in 5hangh副 Dog height is limited to 14 inl35 .56 cm,

and falT训 ies are not a llowed to own more than one dog. It is illeg阳 1 to abandon dog 乱 and owners are not permitted to have their dogs in public places such as markets. parks. and sightseeing venues. Despite these precautions, only about 3% of dogs in China are vaccinated against the rabies virus. It is estimated that 85-95% of rabies deaths in China come from exposure to dogs and about 5% from exposure to cats

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The World Health Organization notes that China's government is highly aware of the dangers of rabies and committed to cont时 ling the problem. In Chi阳， about 12-15 million rabies vaccines are given each y回忆 which makes China the largest provider. Chinese authorities forecast nationwide rabies elimination by the year 2025

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Pregnancy and Nutrition

A balanced diet is key to a healthy pregnancy. Vi tamins and minerals play important roles in all of your bodily functions. During pregnanc机 you need more folic acid and iron than a woman that is not pregnant. But why are vitamins and minerals important in your diet? How臼n you get the extra amounts ofvitamins and minerals you need during pr呵nancy?What is a well-balanced diet? How can you plan healthy meals during pregnancy?

Vitamins and nutrition First of al l. let's talk more about the nutrients that are recommended during pregnancy

Folic acid : Also known as folate, this is a B vitamin that is important f，αpregnant women. AII women of childbearing age should take a daily multivitamin containing 0.4 millig阳ms of folic acid and include natural food sources of folic acid in their diets. Taking 400 micrograms 。他lic acid daily for at least one month before pregnancy and 600 micrograms of folic acid daily during pregnancy may help prevent major birth defects in a baby's brain and spine, called neural tube defects. Natural sources of folic acid include orange juice, leafy green vegetable乱beans, peanut乱 b叩ccoli， asparagus, p四s， lentils, and enriched grain products.lt may be hard to get the recommended amount of folic acid from food alone. For this reason , all pregnant women and all women that may become pregnant should take a daily vitamin supplement that contains the right amount of folic acid. The vast majority of brands of prenatal vitamins will contain at least this much folic acid, and most contain anywhere from 400 to 1,000 micrograms of folic acid. If you have already had a baby with an open neural tube defect, such as spinal biñda or anencephaly, you will need to take much higher doses offolic acid.ln general, however, most women only ，.间uirethe400

micrograms/day dose

Vitamin C: n市 nutrient is essential in preventing infection, promoting healing, and encouraging iron absorption. Good sources include oranges, grapefruit, vitamin (-fortiñed juices, tomatoes, strawberries, watermelon, cantaloupe, broccoli, spinach, potatoes. cabbage coleslaw, collard and mustard greens, and gree川n peppers

Vitamin 0 : This works 刷th calcium to help a baby's bones and teeth develop. It also is essential for healthy skin and eyesigh t. AII women, including those that are pregnant, need 600 international u川ts ofvitamin D a day. Good sources are milk fortified 刷th vitamin D and fatty ñsh such as salmon. Exposure to sunlight also converts a chemical in the skin to vitamin D

Calcium: This is used to build a baby's bones and teeth. AII women, including preg旧时 women， aged 1 9 years and older should get 1,000 milligrams of calcium daily. Those aged 14 to 18 years should get 1,300 milligrams daily. Milk and other dairy product乱 such as cheese and yogurt, are the best sources of calcium.lf you have trouble digesting milk products, you can get calcium from other source乱 such as brocc。Ii. darkand 1田fy greens, sardine乱。r calcium supplements

Iron:This is used by 归ur body to make a substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen t叫。"'町gans and tissues. During pregnanc班you need extra iron - about double the amount that a non-pregnant woman needs. This extra iron helps your

Weight gain Overweight and obese women are at increased risk of several pregnancy problems. These problems include gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, preeclamps陆 preterm birth , and need for Caesarean delivery. 8abies of overweight and obese mothers also are at greater risk of cert副 n problems, such as birth defects, macrosomia v圳th possible birth injury,and childhood obesity. But how much we唱ht gain is healthy? According to the Institute of Medicine (旧 M) in the United State乱 the recommended weight gain during pregnancy is as follows Ifyou are

Underw，巳 'ght- bodymass index(8MI) < 18 Norma/w，巳 'ghr- BM118.1 t024.9 。v，~呵hr - BMI25 to 29.9 Obese - BMI >30 Carrying twins

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Gain 28 to 40 pounds Gain 25 to 35 pounds Gain 15t025阳unds

Gain 11 to 20 pounds Gain 35 to 45 pounds

(12.7 to 18 kilograms) (1 1.4 to 16 kilograms) fι8 to 11 .4 kilograms) 伍 to 9 kilograms) (1 6 to 20.5 kilograms)

To get the nutrients you and your unborn baby need，同an your meals to include these daily basics

Six to 11 servings of grain products • Three r。而ν'e servings of vegerables • Twotofourservingsoffruits

Four to six servings of milk and milk products Three to four servings of meat oro的erproteln

.Six ω eight glasses of w臼"ιhω'川K吧。rmilk• Limited servings of fatty foods and s附，"

Planning healthy m国Is during pregnancy is not hard. The United States Department of Agric川ture has made it easier by creating -以choosemyplate.go咿币，is website helps everyone from dieters to child陪同 to pregnant women learn how to make healthy food choices at each mealtime

Food safety Foodp。晤。ning : In a pregnant woman, this can cause serious problems f，αboth her and her baby. Vomiting and diarrhea can cause your body to lose too much water and can disrupt your body飞 chemical balance. To prevent food poisoning, follow these general guide lines

• Washfood 阳nse all raw produce thoroughly under running tap 胸饵ter before eating, cuttin叨'， orcooking

• Keep your kitchen c1ean. Wash your hands, knives, countertops, and cutting boards afrer handling and prepaκn唱 uncooked foods. • Avoid all raw and undercooked seafood， 可Igs， and meat. Do not ear sushi made wirh raw fish. (Cooked sushi is safe.) Food such as beef, pork, 0

poultry should be cooked to a safe internal temperature.

Listeriosis:This is a type of food七。 rne illness caused by bacteria. Pregnant 叭。 men are 13 times more likely to get listeriosis than the general population. Listeriosis can cause mild, flu-like symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, and diarrhea, but it also may not cause any symptoms. Listeriosis can lead to miscarriage, st川 birth， and premature delivery. Antibiotics can be given to treat the infection and to protect your unborn baby. To help prevent lister 。到s， avoid 国ting the following foods during p阳gnancy

• Unpasteuκized milk and foods made with unpasteuκizedmilk • Hot dogs, luncheon meats, and cold cuts, unless theyare heated until steaming hot just before being 旦w，d

• Refrigerated pate and meat sp，阳ad，

• Refrigerated smoked seafood • Rawand undercooked seafood, eggs, a，η dmeat

Mercuryand自由 Mercury can come from natural and also man-made sources. Mercury in the air settles into rivers， lak盹 and oceans. Small amounts of mercury can damage a baby's brain, which is just starting to form and grow. Too much mercury can affect a child's behav­ior and lead to learning problems later in life. Some typ田 offish have higher levels of mercury than others. To limit your exposure to mercu­ry, follow a few sim向 guidelines. Ch∞se fish and shellfish such as shrim队 salmon，臼tfish， and 阳lIock. Do not eat shark, swordfish, king mackerel, or tilefish. Limit white (albacore) tuna to six ounces a week. You also should check advisories about fish caught in local waters

Other considerations Caffeine 州though there have been many studies on whether caffeine increases the risk of miscarriage, the results are unclear. Most experts state that consuming fewer than 200 milligrams of caffeine (one 12-ounce cup of coffee) a day during pregnancy is safe Vegetarians: If you are a vegetarian, as long as you国tavarietyoffo。由， there are only a few things that need special attention. Be sure you are getting enough of the following

• Calcium (obtained byconsuming four servings a d叩 ofmilk， VI叩etables such as bok ch町~ k，。他 mustard greens, broccoli, and cauliflowe巳or calcium-fortified orange juice) ν"itamin 0 (800 international unirs perday)

• lron • Vitamin B12

Prorein (A complere prorein contains all ess但nrial amino acids You will need to consult a 阳gerarian cookbook ro ensure rhe proper combinarion of planr-based foods so that a complete pro阳n is obrained.) "

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AII women (and some men) are at risk of devel。阳 0'breast cancer. While there is no surefire way to pr凹ent it there are steps we can take to lower the risk of developing breast cancer through a h田 Ithy lifestyle

The first thing that a person can do to lower their risk of developing not only breast cancer but also most other illnesses is to maintain a healthy body weight. A healthy weight is de而 ned as a body mass index (BMI) in the range of 18.5-24.9 kglm2. BMI is simply a height-to-weight rati。and acts as a quick way of assessing how healthy someone￥ weight is. Obesity (BMI >30) increases the risk of breast cancer, especially in postmenopau臼 I women,

and even more 50 in women that have gained extra weight (1 0 kg or more) since 9αng through menopause Researchers believe this may be due, in par t, to higher levels of estrogen in the blood. Estrogen precursors are found in adipose (fat) tissue, So the more fat tissue you have, the more precursors and as a result, the more estrogen. Although diabetes is not considered a contributing risk factor for breast cancer, the higher insulin levels ass。αated 刷th a higher BMI may also act t。increase risk While 1. myself, enjoy a nice glass of 问not Noir with dinner, drinking alcohol in both early and late ad川t life has been shown time and time again to increase the risk of developing breast cancer. Alcohol has a dose-response relationship with bn回st cancer risk, meaning the more you have, the worse it is; some studies have reported that for every 10 grams (one drink) of alcoholζ。 nsumed in a d，弘 the relative risk of breast cancer goes up 1 剧也. If you do choose to imbibe, it is recommended that you limit intake to no more than one drink per day. There doesn't appear to be any difference among types of alcohol (beer, wine, or 1同uor) in terms of cancer risk. but 1 would generally advise steering clear of mixed drinks as they tend to be much higher in calories. 50me observational data suggests that folic acid may help curb the risk associated with alcohol consumption, so 1 would als。consider adding a folic acid-containing multivitamin t。

your d剖 Iy routine for good measure

When it comes to diet and breast cancer risk, soy is a much-discussed topic. Unfortunatel弘 the data on this is somewhat inconclusive. For Asian women, high intake (>20 mg each day) of isoflavones, found primarily in soybeans and legumes, may reduce the risk of breast cancer by as much as 2目也 For Western women , there does not seem to be an association between soy intake and cancer risk. but this may be due to the low concentration of soybean products in the Western diet (maximum 0.8 mg daily for most women)

The effect of dietary patterns and meal components on breast canc

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health and preventing other types of cancer.

50 how do you keep h四 Ith弘 modify your risk of breast cancer, and still manage to have a li旬? It's all about variety and moderation. 1 recommend the U5DA飞S

MyPlate method for meal planning to help get everything you need in a h田Ithy diet

，---------------------、Here's how it works 1. Make half of your plate fruits and v副gg四 Try to eat a rainbow of color each day, so you are sure to get all of the vitamins (antioxidants) and minerals your body needs 2. Make one quarter of your plate a form of lean protein 50urces of 1四n protein include chicken , fish, and tofu (which also provides the protective bene而t of isoflavones) 3. For the last quarter of your plate, choose some type of carbohydrate.1 recommend whole grains for at least half of your grain servings each day. Whole grains are higher '"而ber， protein , vitamins and minerals, and folic acid 4. 5kip the alcohol and instead go for a glass of low-fat milk (or milk alternative) for extra protein and calcium and vitamin D, all of which can have protective effects in terms of breast cancer 巾k

5. Consider adding a daily multivitamin, especially if you choose to drink alcohol even in small amounts

To help reduce the risk of breast cancer and various other types of illness, try to get at least 30 minutes of physical actl川ty most days of the week

And last, but certainly not least, if you are pregnant (or 内n to be someday), give breastfeeding your best try 5tudies show that the risk of breast cancer is reduced 4.3% for every 12 months a woman breastfeeds, and it is the best form of nutrition for your baby

Formore tips about meal planning , weight management, 。r general healthy living, feel free to make an 'ppαntment with me at Beijing United Family Hospital and Clinics a町 time! 0

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Nitrous oxide is a colorless, non-flammable gas with a slightly pleasa时， sweet odor and taste. When inhaled, it brings about relaxation and also reduces sensibil忧Y to pain.lt also sometimes causes laughter, hence its common name, "Iaughing gas."

Contraindications include breathing or lung problems (such as

chest cold and emphysema), drug abuse, pregnancy, and also recent eye or ear surgery

Nitrous oxide can be administered very safely. The amount can be adjusted easily by a dentist or nurse during treatment based 。n the patient's feedback and needs. In genera l, the patient

receives 50 to 70% oxygen with no less than 30% nitrous oxide There is no after-effect such as a hangover. The gas is expelled from the body rapidly. Throughout tr，四tm，时， the patient never loses consciousness. However. 忧 is still advisable not to drive or 。perate a machine within an hour after dental treatmen t.

Nitrous oxide was discovered independently by two English chemis旬， Joseph Priestley and Hump忖y Davy, in the late 1700s Th，而 rst use of nitrous oxide as a dental anesthetic occurred in

1844, in the U5, when Dr. Horace Wells had his tooth extracted by his assistant.lts reliability has been demonstrated for 170 years In the US, a 响。 st one out of three dental clinics provides nitrous 。xide to patients

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Treating chiidhood diarrhea is significantiy different from treating diarrhea in aduits,so d。同呛 assume you shouid use the same techniques. There are three main no's when "四ting chiidhood diarrhea

Don't give your chiid strong anti-diarrh田 i medicine. Even during the course of treatment by a physician, the chiid 刷""川 show symptoms of diarrhea, which is a normai phenomenon. Let your chiid experience diarrh田- tOXInS In

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percentage with 320 million smokers over the age of 1 5. Despite

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United Family Healthcare

Network Medical Staff United Family Healthcare physicians are dedicated, compassionate professionals who have years of clinical experience From general practitioners to specia li st surgeons, many of our doctors are leading experts who are board certified in their respective fields. Our international teams of multilingual doctors hail from over 25 count时es and are sensitive to the needs 。f those in their care

With over 400 physicians and thousands of ex阳r ienced nursing and medical support sta何'， our network of facilities offers 。 ur patients across Asia world-class, international-standard care

Specia lists in the United Family system as well as at our partner institutions in the US and China can be available via telemedicine consultations at all of our locations

Visit our website for complete biographies of our doctors in each service area.

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Beijing

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Visit our Medical Servi四s at http://beijing.ufh.com.cn to learn more about our team of over 250 physicians in Beijing United Family Hospital and Clinics

Beijing United Family Rehabilitation Hospital

Vis忧。ur Medical Team at http: //rehab.ufh.com.cn to learn more about our team of over 30 rehabilitation physiciansand therapists at Beijing United Family Rehabilitation Hospital

Guangzhou

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Shanghai

Visit our Medical Services at http: //shanghai.ufh.com.cn tolearn m。陀 about about our team of over 90 physicians at Shanghai United Family Hospital and Clinics

Tianjin

• Visit our Medical Services at http://tianjin.ufh.com.cn tolearn more about our team of over 40 physicians atTianjin United Family Hospital

Qingdao - Coming Soon!

Visit http://qingdao.ufh.com.cn to learn m。陀 about our newest facility

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