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GIRLS DRINKING
SODAAND OSTEOPOROSIS
MOTHERAS GATEKEEPERTO CONSCIENCE
JENNIFER GARZA
M.D.Pediatric SurgeonHer Passion is Saving Children
WOMEN’S SPECIAL EDITION
7HORMONAL IMBALANCE
SYMPTOMS OF
Children Pass On LOVE They Receive
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HEALTHY BODY, MIND & SOUL
FITNES & BEAUTY
HEALTHY KIDS
8. GIRLSDRINKINGSODAANDOSTEOPOROSIS10. NOTEVERYONEATTENDSTHE NEIGHBORHOODSCHOOL12. CHILDRENPASSONLOVETHEYRECEIVE
14. MOTHERASGATEKEEPERTOCONSCIENCE16. DR.JENNIFERGARZAPEDIATRICSURGEON HERPASSIONISSAVINGCHILDREN18. 7SYMPTOMSOFHORMONALIMBALANCE20. AREYOUAVICTIMOFWEIGHTLOSSRESISTANCE?24. LITTLEPITCHERSHAVEBIGTEARS30. HEALTHYRELATIONSHIPS32. STEMCELLTHERAPY34. ORIENTALMEDICINEANDWOMENAGING
36. TUMESCENTLIPOSUCTION=SMARTLIPOSUCTION38. BODYGUARDFITNESS
May 2013ISSUE 55
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Contributing WritersNurulWahid,M.D.RodrigoRodriguez,M.D.ConsueloCamarilloDeG.Lic.AC,M.D.MarcellePick,OB/GYNNPLoraIncardona,M.Ed.AndreeaMacoveiciucMariaLuisaSalcinesCharlotteLibovRubelShellyErickaHerrera
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Becomingamotherwasprobably,alongsidemymarriage,themostlife-changingeventofmylife.Learningtocaresodeeplyandloveunconditionallyisincredibleandliterallyaweinspiring.Mychildrenhavebecomemyinspiration;everymorningtheymakemydaybrighterandeachdaytheymakemeabetterperson.Itismyloveforthemthatkeepsmemotivatedandworkinghardthroughouttheweek.
Thereisnoonearticlethismonththatismyfavorite.Instead,it’stheentirecollectionthat makes this issue one of my favorites. Because it’s May, we have focused onwomen’shealth,andthereistrulyinspirationandhopefoundthroughoutthisissue.Iamconfidentthatmothersandwomenofallageswillpassonthisissuetotheirfriendsandfamilyasthey,too,seethatmovingthroughwomanhoodcanbeeasierthanoncethought.
ThismonthweintroduceyoutoDr.JenniferGarza,apediatricsurgeon.ButDr.Garzaisn’tjustanysurgeon;she’sonewithheartwhotrulyloveswhatshedoes.Afteralltheyears,shestillwakeseachmorninglookingforwardtohowshewillbeabletochangethelivesoflittleonesforthebetter.SheisanotherValleynativewhohaslefthomebuthasreturnedinordertoimprovethelivesofthoseinherhometown.
Wededicate this issue toallmothers, youngandold, andwe thankyou forall thatyou’vedoneandforeverythingthatyou’vehadtobear.There’snothingstrongerthanamother’s love andwith this power comes the great responsibility ofmaking ourchildrennotonlyoutstanding individualsbutfruitfulmembersofsocietybyhelpingthemimproveandevolveintoapositiveandproductivegeneration.
Themost importantthingthatweneedtodoisguideourchildrenwithour livesbyloving,caringforandencouragingthemeverystepofthewayandbyalwaysmakingthemfeelandknowthatnomatterwhotheyare,nomatterthemistakestheymaymake,theywillalwaysbeourchildrenandweareheretolovethemandhelpthemlikenooneelsetostandupandcontinuetheirjourneys,becausethatiswhatamother’slovecando.Welovedeeplyandunconditionally.
HappyMother’sDaytoall!
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Ofallthebaddiethabitsembracedbyteens,thereplacementof water and milk with soda is probably one of the mostcommonproblemsand,unfortunately,thisbadchoiceaffectsnotonlytheirweightbutthedevelopmentandstrengthoftheirbonesaswell.
According to recent studies, the increased intake of soda,although not directly affecting the body’s calcium levels,makesbonesmorepronetodevelopingosteoporosislaterinlife.Researchisstillneededtosupportorconfirmthecause-effectrelationshipbetweensodaintakeandthealteredbonedensity,occurringmainlyingirlsintheir20s,butwhatalreadyhasbeenprovenbytwodifferentstudiesisthatadietrichinsodaandcarbonateddrinksmakesapersonuptofourtimesmorelikelytosufferabonefracture.
Thehigherthebonedensity, the lowertheriskoffracture,soanincreasedriskofbonefracturemeansalowerdensityofbonemass,whichisthecharacteristicofosteoporosis.Inhealthypeople,thehighestmassdensityandbonestrengthis reached around the age of 20, so building bonemineraldensity (BMD) during teenage years and early adulthoodis the first condition for maintaining a healthy locomotorsystemandpreventingosteoporosis.
Therecommendeddailydoseofcalcium,accordingtotheNationalAcademyofSciences,isasfollows:
•500milligrams(mg)ofcalciumforkidsaged2-3years,
•800mgforchildrenaged4-8years,
•1,300mgofcalciumforkidsandteensaged9-18years.
Butifsodaintakedoesnotaffectthebones’calciumlevel,howisitpossibleforthesebeveragestoberesponsiblefortheonsetofosteoporosissymptoms?
POTENTIAL LINK BETWEEN SODA INTAKE AND OSTEOPOROSIS
Scientistsdon’thaveaclearanswerforthisatthemomentbutapossibleexplanationfortheadverseeffectssoftdrinkshave on bone health could come from the high levels of
phosphorusinthesebeverages.Accordingtolaboratorystudies, the phosphoric acid found in soda couldstimulate the breakdown of bones when in toohighamounts.
Anotherexplanationcouldbethatmanyteenscompletely replace the intake of milk withsoda,meaningthattheyreplaceacalcium-richbeverage with a calcium-free and potentiallybone-destroying one. As a consequence, even
if soda had no negative impact on bones, thisreplacement would still favor the occurrence of
osteoporosis by preventing the delivery of sufficientamounts of calcium to bones. This fact is confirmed bystatistical data showing that kids and teens who drinksodausually have very lowamountsofmilkor avoidmilkcompletely.
However, there are also some researchers sustaining theopposite:astudypublishedintheJournaloftheAmericanCollege of Nutrition found that kids who drank non-dairybeveragesandsoftdrinkshadhighertotalcalciumintakesthan those who didn’t and concluded that one does notnecessarily eliminate milk from the diet when drinkingseveralglassesofsodaperday.Still,thisisn’texactlythebestargumentorapproachasitdoesnotanalyzethepotentiallinkbetweensodaintakeandcalciumlevelsorosteoporosis,rather theeffectsof a “regular”diet compared to amilk-rich/soda-freedietonone’soverallcalciumintake.
We’ll therefore conclude by saying that there are morestudiesandevidenceprovingthatyoungadults,teensandkids–especiallygirls–drinkinghigheramountsofsodaaremorelikelytodeveloposteoporosisandaremorepronetobone fractures due to an altered bonemass density. Ouradvice, therefore, is to encourage your kids and teens toconsumethedailydoseofcalciumthat’srecommendedfortheirageandtopracticeweight-bearingactivities,suchasrope jumping, running, football, tennis or gymnastics, tohelpbuildstrongerbones.
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We are in the midst of an era where school choice is there for the taking and what each school has to offer is unique. The blend of its faculty, extracurricular activities, college-level course offerings and leadership, not to mention its overall atmosphere and goals, distinguish one school from another. Taking all of this, and more, into consideration is especially important when deciding which school is best for your child.
To learn more about Lora the Study Coach. visit http://lorathestudycoach.com
Not Everyone Attends the Neighborhood School
Oneof themost importantaspects to research is theschool’sexpectations.Theschoolshouldbedemandingenough tochallengeyourchildbutnot sodemandingthat ittakesthefunoutof learning.Traditionalpublicschools provide a superb education, but if your childhas special interestsor theneighborhoodschool isn’tchallengingenough,it’slikelythatacharterorprivateschoolwouldbemoreappropriateandprovideamorepersonalizedexperience.
It is also important that social standards are high.Children of all ages need to be taught how to treatothers, resolve conflict, show respect, be a goodwinner and continue on when they don’t succeed atfirst.Teachersplayabigroleinsocialeducationsimplybecause students often spend more time with theirteachers thanwith theirparents, so it’sessential thatsocialskillsarepartoftheirday.
As it is important that children learn to respectauthority, it’s just as critical that they learn to beindependent.Whenchildrenarelefttoworkonaprojectindependently, it helps them develop critical thinkingskills, and when the task is completed, it provides asenseofprideandanI-can-do-itattitude,leavingthemwanting to domore. Having the independence to becreativeandmakemistakes,whenappropriate,allowsstudentstothinkforthemselvesanddevelopproblem-solvingabilities.
Lastbutnotleastistheschool’satmosphere.Itshouldhaveanoverallfeelofencouragementandsupportwithhigh expectations that your child canmeet.Althoughwewant our children to learn discipline and respect,it doesn’t mean that the school must be unfriendly.Remember,ifyouwouldn’twanttospendalldaythere,yourchildwouldn’teither.
Every school is unique andwhat is right forone childmaynotberightforanother.So,evenifyourbestfriendenrollsherchildinoneschool,youstillneedtodoyourresearchsothatyoucanchoosetheschoolthatisrightforyourchild.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Lora Incardona has been a public school teacher since 1993 and holds master degrees in bilingual education and educational leadership. Her book, Lora the Study Coach’s Easy Study Manual, education articles and blog can be found at http://LoraTheStudyCoach.com.
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CHILDREN PASS ON LOVE THEY RECEIVE
Whenyourchildrenare livingathome, therearedaysyouthinkyou’llgocrazy.Thenon-stopnoise,thetelephonesandtheslammingofthedoorscandriveanyhumanbeingoutoftheirmind.
And then it happens. You find yourselfwatching your sondriveofftocollegeandit’shardtobelievethat18yearshavegonebyandyourchildisallgrownup.
Mothersspendsomuchoftheirlivesdoingthingsfortheirchildrenthatwhenthechildren leavehome,mothershavetogetusetothesilence.Evenhavingtimefor themselvesseemsstrangeatfirst.
Letting gowas not easy forme, butwhenmy sonswentofftocollegeIstillhadmydaughterathometoconsolemyaching heart. But this month, our daughter will graduatefromhighschoolandonceagainIfindmyselflookingback,astonished at how fast the time has flown by. Thinkingabouthergraduation remindedmeaboutan incident thathappenedwithmyyoungerson.
I received a package from him one day and because mybirthday was a week away, I thought it was a birthdaypresent.IcanstillrememberhowexcitedIwasthathehadrememberedmybirthday. Iwas tearyeyedandemotionalas Iopenedthepackage.Then I foundthenewshirt Ihadboughtforhimbeforeheleftandabuttontapedtoapieceof paper where he had scribbled, “Mom, please sew thisbuttonbackontheshirt.Thankyou.Love,C.”Motherhood,doesiteverend?Dowereallywantittoend?
AsIwassewingthebuttononhisshirt,Ithoughtaboutallthe times my parents have been there for me. I thoughtabout all the loving, thoughtful things they havedone formeover theyears fornoother reason than justbecause Iam theirdaughter. I havememoriesofmymother sewingandmakingmeclothesandmemoriesofheralsomendingmy heart. When you grow up receiving love from yourparents,youendupgivingittoyourchildren.Thelovethatyoureceiveinsmalldosesonadailybasisbecomesapartofyouandwhenyoubecomeaparentyoupassthatontoyourchildren.
Itwasn’tuntil Ibecameaparentthat I realizedhowmuchmyparentslovedme.SomedaymychildrenwillunderstandallthethingsInowseesoclearly.Parenthooddoesthattoyou.Itteachesyouaboutlifeandgivesyoutheopportunitytoviewyourchildhoodthroughadifferentsetofeyes.
Maria Luisa Salcines is a freelance writer, and certified parent educator with The International Network for Children and Families in Redirecting Children’s Behavior and Redirecting for a Cooperative Classroom. Follow her on Twitter @PowerOfFamily or contact her at her Web site at www.redirectingchildrenrgv.org.
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20. AREYOUAVICTIMOFWEIGHTLOSSRESISTANCE?
24. LITTLEPITCHERSHAVEBIGTEARS
30. HEALTHYRELATIONSHIPS
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WithMother’sDayonyourminds,letmedaretostatetheobvious:Childrenwhohavethegoodfortunetointeractwiththeirmothersalotdevelophealthierconsciences.Thereisevensolidscientificresearchtosupportwhatmostpeoplehavelongsensedonthispoint.
ThehumanconscienceispartofthelikenesstoGodthatisbuiltintousbyourCreator.Itistheinternalmonitorforbehavior.Itapprovesordisapprovesouractions,givesusassurancetoproceedorwarnsusaboutdangersahead.Butaperson’sconscienceislikeathermostat.Someonehastosetit.
Inastudydoneadecadeagonow,toddlerswereencouragedto imitatetheirmothers insuchsimpleactionsasplayingteapartyortendingtoastuffedanimal.Theresearchersindexedthechildrenintermsoftheirreadinesstoimitatewhattheyobserved.Then,insubsequentsessions,theyevaluatedthosesameyoungchildrenastheywereenticedwithprizesforgamestheycouldwinonlybycheatingorbreakinganobjectthathadsomevaluetothem.
Hereishowthecorrelationworked:Toddlerswhoeagerlyimitatedtheirmothersweremorelikelytofollowtherulesandmorelikelytoexhibitasenseofguiltwhentheybrokesomething.
I’mnotapsychologist,soIcan’tofferanymeaningfulanalysisoftheexperimentorhowitwasconducted.I’mjustanordinaryguywhoremembershismother’sinfluenceinhislife.IhavewatchedmyownchildreninteractwiththeirmotherandIhavecringedatsomeoftheundisciplinedbehaviorIhaveseeninkidswhoseemtofeelnoguiltorremorseforirresponsiblethingstheydo.
Thefurorover“attachmentparenting”exploredinarecentTimemagazinearticlelargelymissesthepoint.Itisn’thowlongachildisbreast-fedorputinaslingversusabouncyseat;itisconsistentandnurturingrelationshipswithparentsthatcreatesecurityandemotionalhealth.
MaybethefactthatIdidn’twantmyfourthgradeteacher,Mrs.Whaley,totellmymotheraboutthewordssheheardmeusingontheplaygroundthatday isevidencetosupportwhatthepsychologistshavesincemeasured.Maybeallofuswhohadmotherswho investedenergy inourmoralandspiritualdevelopmenthave thoughtattimes,“Ihopemymomneverfindsoutaboutthis!”Theyforcedustothinkaboutourbehavioruntilweinternalizedsomevaluesofourown.
Ifyouarewrestlingwithatoughethicaldilemma,itmighthelpyoutothinkaboutyourmotherforafewminutes–eventhoughMother’sDaymayhavealreadypassed.
“Mychild,listenwhenyourfathercorrectsyou.Don’tneglectyourmother’sinstruction.”Proverbs1:8NLT
MOTHER AS GATEKEEPER TO CONSCIENCE
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Dr. JenniferGarzaperformssurgeryonchildrenwithseriousand even life-threatening medical conditions, a type ofmedicinethatDr.Garzaneverexpectedtobedoingwhenshesetoffonherlongroadtobecomeadoctor.
“I didn’t have an interest in surgery or working only withchildren. I wanted to do family practice and had no otherinterests.My father always toldme though, ‘Never rule outanything; youneverknowwhatyouwill endupdoing,’ and,sureenough,Ifellinlovewithkids.Tomysurprise,itbecameveryclearthatitwouldonlybesurgeryaswell—whatagreatcoincidence,”saysDr.Garza.
Dr. Garza’s practice, Valley Pediatric Surgical Specialists, islocated in north McAllen. “Children are the best patients.Theyarethestrongest,brightestandmostresilient—theyareincredible,”shesays.
Pediatric surgeons operate on children from newbornsthroughtheteenageyears.Theyareprimarilyconcernedwiththe diagnosis, preoperative, operative and postoperativemanagementofsurgeryinchildrenandbabies.Theyalsoworkwithallthespecialistsinvolvedinthechild’smedicalcare.
AlthoughittookDr.Garzatimetodecidewhattypeofdoctorshewouldbe,shealwaysknewshewouldbecomeone.Shewas born in Edinburg, Texas, into a family of doctors thatincludedherfather,Dr.MarinGarza,andherunclesDrs.BenandOmarGarza. She beganworking in her family’smedicalclinicattheageof10.ShealsobelievesshewasborntoreturntoTexas to setupherownpracticeaswell. “Wehavebeenhereforgenerations,”shesays.
Dr.Garza’sgrandfatherLeoncioGarzawasborn inMexico in1892 but fled toMercedes, Texas, to avoid recruitment intoPanchoVilla’sarmy.“At that time,youeither servedorpaidtheultimateprice,”Dr.Garzanotes.HeendedupinArkansas,where he became a pharmacist, then returned to Edinburgtoestablish theGarzaPharmacy,which still exists today.Hemarriedhergrandmother,aSouthTexasnative,andtheyhad10children,whichincludedfivesonswhobecamepharmacists,three of whom went on to become doctors. A few of thegrandchildrenwentontodothesame,includingMcAllen’sDr.JimGarza,whoisanobstetrician/gynecologist.
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M.D.Pediatric SurgeonHer Passion is Saving Children
By Charlotte Libov
Dr.JenniferGarzaattendedtheUniversityofTexasMedicalBranchin Galveston. By the time she finished medical school, she knewshewantedtobecomeasurgeon.Shebeganherfive-yeargeneralsurgeryresidency,spendingthefirsttwoyearsatSt.Mary’sHospitalinWaterburyConnecticut,aYaleUniversityprogram.“WespentsixmonthsatSt.Mary’sandsixmonthsatYaleperyearinitially,”shesaid. Shewas a surgical intern at Yalewhen she overheard somepediatricplasticsurgeonstalkingabouttheirwork.
“They were the craniofacial guys,” she said, referring to thespecialtyofplasticsurgerythatspecializesinthereconstructionoffacialfeatures.“Theywouldspendhoursmakinglistsofthetypesofdeformitiestheyneededtocorrectoneachoftheirpatients,sothatbythetimethechildrengottoschool,theywouldn’tbemadefunofandtheycouldalsogoontoleadnormallives,”saysDr.Garza.“IthoughtitwasoneofthemostamazingpartsofmedicineIhadeverseen.Itcombinedmytwoloves,surgeryandchildren,andtheideaofmakingachild’slifebetterwasthrilling.”
“Ithoughtcraniofacialsurgerywasamazing,butIdefinitelywantedtodopediatricgeneralsurgery,soIwalkedstraightoutofthatclinicand over to the pediatric surgery department to find out what Ineededtodotobeabletotakecareofchildren;andfromthatday,I’veneverlookedback,”Dr.Garzacontinued.
After that, she did two years of research at Harvard’s Children’sHospital Boston. There she participated in the development of anewtechniqueforbowellengtheningtohelpchildrenwholosetheirintestineafterbirth.Shealsohelpeddevelopanewformulationforfeedingchildrenbyveinwhoarenotabletoeatbymouthinordertohelppreventliverfailure.Then,shecompletedhergeneralsurgeryresidency at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri,where she was named Resident of the Year and AdministrativeChief Resident. She then moved to Oklahoma to complete herpediatricsurgeryfellowshipattheChildren’sHospitalofOklahomainOklahomaCity.
Shealwayswantedtoreturnhometobenearherfamily,butalsobecause of the need for a pediatric surgeon here. “Families ofchildrenwhoneedsurgeryhaveto travel far toacademicmedicalcentersformedicaltreatment.Theylosewages,therearefinancialandchildcareissues,andsomanysimplycan’taffordtomakethetrip.Itisahugestressor.Ireallywantedtohelpalleviatethisissue,”shenoted.
Dr.Garza’sdecisionwasfortunatebecauseitwasherethatshemetandfell inlovewithherhusband,BrandonHausenfluck.“WebothhadlefttheValley,andwehadbothreturned.Wemetataparty,fellinloveandgotmarried,”shesaid.
“I hadputoff a lot in order tobecomeapediatric surgeon.Withcollege,medicalschoolandresidency,thatendedupbeing18yearsoftraining,duringwhichIhadtoputalotonthebackburner.Nowtobehavingababyat 41, I just feel veryblessed,” sheadded. InApril,thecouplewelcomedbabyHenry.Lifekeepschanging.
It’stakenDr.Garzanearlyhalfherlifetobecomeapediatricsurgeon,butshesays,“I’veneverregrettedaminuteofit.Ifighttoothandnailformypatients.Itjustmakesyourworldsomuchbetterwhentheyaredoingbetter,”shesaid,adding,“Iwakeupeveryday,IpraythatIdomybestjobandit’sagreatday.”
Children are the best patients — They are incredible.“
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If you’re a woman, you most likely have a personal relationship with hormonal imbalance. We have been taught that this imbalance is just something that women have to endure but that’s not necessarily so. There are ways to mitigate the chaos.
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HORMONAL IMBALANCESymptoms of7
AccordingtoWomenToWomen.com,thefollowingarethemostcommonsymptomsofhormonalimbalance:
• Irregular/absent periods: Increasing irregularitiesinyourperiodsignaladisruption in thehormonalactivitythatcontrolsmenstruation.Oftentimes,thecauseisanimbalanceinestrogenandprogesteronedue to the effects of cortisol, one of our stresshormones.
• Weightgain:Changestoyourweightortheshapeof your body are another noticeable symptom.Shiftinghormonestellyourbodytostorefatintheabdominalarea,evenifyou’veneverhadaweightproblembefore.
• Irritability/moodiness: Feeling out of control,overwhelmed or moody results from suddenchanges in the balance of estrogen, testosteroneandprogesterone.
• Skinissues:Adultacneisassociatedwithpolycysticovarian syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal conditionthat also causes irregular or absent menstrualperiodsduetoovulationirregularities.
• Hairloss/unusualhairgrowth:Imbalancesbetweenestrogen and testosterone can cause thinninghairandan imbalanceoftestosteronecanleadtounusualhairgrowth.
• Infertility: Women with PCOS often have highamountsofandrogens(includingtestosterone)andimpaired sugar tolerance that leads to increasedestrogen,followedbylackofovulation/infertility.
• Fatigue/loss of energy: Not getting enough sleepmakes you feel tired, but fatigue can occur evenwhenyoudogetplentyofsleep,leavingyoufeelingphysicallyandemotionallydrained.
It’s importantto listentoyourbodyandacknowledgechanges thatmaybeoccurring.Sooften thenegativechanges we experience are related to hormonalimbalance. If you’re experiencing changes that aretakingawaythe joyof life, talk toyourdoctoranddosomeresearchonnaturaloptions.
Ifyou’reexperiencingwhatyouthinkmaybehormonalimbalance, consider visiting WomenToWomen.com, asitethatoffersaHormonalHealthProfileandprovidesinformation about specific symptoms, as well asstrategiestohelpyoufighthormonalimbalance.
Reproduced in part with permission from WomenToWomen.com.
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“Asaculture,webelievethatifyousimplystopeatingsomuchandjustgetmoreexercise,youcanalwaysloseweight.Personaltrainers,nutritionists, and even well-intentioned healthcare practitionersrelaythismessagetowomeneveryday.Yettherearestillwomenouttherewhocan’tloseweight.Aretheylyingaboutwhattheyeatandabouthowmuchtheyexercise?Idon’tthinkso—becauseIwasoneofthesewomen.
“When Iwas 19, I joinedWeightWatchersanddrovemyself crazyweighing andmeasuring everymorsel of food I put inmybody. Inevermissedaworkout,nevercheatedwithfood,andeverytimeIgotonthescale,I’dfindIonlylostamerehalf-poundorevengained.I know thatWeightWatchersworkswell for some people, but itdidn’tworkforme.AndnowIknowitwasbecauseIhadsomethingcalledweightlossresistance.”writesMarcellePick,OB/GYNNP
WHATISWEIGHTLOSSRESISTANCE?According toDr.Marcelle Pick, in her articleDoYouHaveWeightLoss Resistance? found at WomenToWomen.com, “weight lossresistance arises when a woman develops or has a preexistingmetabolic imbalance that makes losing weight and maintaininghealthyweightextremelychallenging,despiteherbesteffortstoeatlessandexercisemore.”
SIXCORESYSTEMICIMBALANCESTHATGREATLYCONTRIBUTETOWEIGHTLOSSRESISTANCEINWOMEN*•Hormonalimbalance(includingthyroiddysfunction)•Adrenalimbalance(chronicstress)•Neurotransmitterimbalance•Digestiveimbalance•Systemicinflammation•Impaireddetoxification
Becausethebodyisonemachinecomprisedofmanysystemsthatinfluenceeachother,itisnotuncommonforimbalancetooccurin
Are You a Victim of WEIGHT LOSS RESISTANCE?
ByMarcellePick,OB/GYNNP
more thanonesystem.Fortunately, therearemanyways tohelpbringyourbody’ssystemsbackintobalance.
1. UNDERSTAND YOUR UNIQUE PHYSIOLOGY. Work with yourphysician to identify any metabolic imbalances that may bekeeping you from losingweight, then create anutritionalplanandlifestyleplantore-balanceyoursystems.
2. CONSIDERANHERBALAPPROACH.Whenweightlossresistanceis caused by hormonal imbalance, stress imbalance andneurotransmitterimbalance,herbscanhelprelievesomeoftheburdensonyourbodysoitwillletgoofprotectiveweight.
3. EAT RAW AND OFTEN. Eating three well-balanced meals andtwosnackseachdaykeepsmetabolismupandcravingsatbay.Eachshouldincludesomehigh-qualityprotein.Certainvitamins,minerals and cofactors also aid in successful weight loss,specifically chromium, zinc, vitamin C, D3 and the B vitamins,whichareessentialforidealmetabolism.
4. MOVE.Movementisnotjustforweightlossbutforoverallhealthoftheentirebodyandallitssystems,whichiswhydailyexerciseiscrucial.Ifyou’reshortontimeorenergy,burstingandintervaltraining are super-efficient options that will help reset yourmetabolism.
5. FINDTIMETORESTANDSLEEP. If you’re serious about losingweight,makesleepatopprioritybecauseitplaysacentralroleinhowhungryyoufeel.Studiesshowthat“eighthoursofsleepbetweenthehoursof10:00PMand6:00AMisidealwhenyouwanttoovercomeweightlossresistance.”*
6. CREATEASUPPORTIVESOCIALNETWORK.Researchshowsthatpeoplewho join together in theirweight losseffortsaremoresuccessful.
*AccordingtoWomenToWomen.com
Article adapted from Do You Have Weight Loss Resistance? by Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP
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LITTLE PITCHERS HAVE BIG TEARS Helping Children Cope When a Loved One Has Cancer
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Formoreinformationaboutcancerprevention,pleasevisitwww.TexasOncology.comorcall1-888-864-ICAN(4226).
Dr.NurulWahidisamedicaloncologistatTexasOncology–McAllen,1901SouthSecondStreetinMcAllen,Texas.Nurul Wahid, M.D.,
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Imaginehowyouwouldfeelifsomeoneclosetoyouhadcancer,butyoufoundoutaboutitfromsomeoneelse.Nowimaginehowachildwouldfeelinthatsamesituation.
Howandwhentotellchildrenaboutalovedone’scancerisoneofmanyquandariesinherentwhencopingwithcancer,whichultimatelyisafamilydisease,impactingthepatientandtheirlovedones.
There is no one-size-fits-all script or timetable for telling childrenthatalovedonehascancer.Attemptingthisconversationwhenyouareveryupsetmaynotbebest,butdon’twaitsolongthatyouriskchildrenhearingthenewsfromothers.
Experts say that it is important tobehonestwith children aswellassensitivetoageandmaturitylevel.Preschoolerscanunderstandthatalovedoneisgoingtobesickforawhilewithanillnesscalled“cancer,” and that theperson is getting “medicine” thatwill helpthepersongetwell.Usingphotos,dollsorstuffedanimalstoexplaincanhelp.Whendecidingifyoushouldsharecertaininformationwithyourchildren,trustyour instinctsastowhetherornottheywillbeabletounderstandoremotionallyhandlewhatyouwouldliketosay.
Afewpointsareessentialtoconveytoallchildren:•Assurethemthattheywillbecaredforandloved.•Emphasizethattheydidnothingtocausetheirlovedone’ssicknessandthatcancerisnotcontagious.Youngerchildrenmayneedtobereassuredthatotherlovedonesarenotalsosick.
By Nurul Wahid, M.D., Texas Oncology–McAllen
•Set realistic expectations about the impact of treatment onday-to-dayactivitiesand, to theextentpossible,maintainusualactivities.
You also should prepare to answer children’s questions aboutdeath.Again,therearen’tprecisewordsforthisdifficulttopic.Youcandescribe,onthechild’slevel,thatexperiencedmedicalteamsareusingadvancedtreatmentstofighttheir lovedone’scancer–and that the patient, you and the child share determination andoptimism in the fight. It should be explained that the medicinemaycausethelovedonetofeelbadlyforawhilebutthatispartoftheprocessforgettingwell.Itmayhelpsomechildrentovisitthetreatmentcenterandtotalkwiththemedicalteam.
Even if theseconversationsgowell, childrenwill feelanddisplayemotional distress. Preschoolers often show grief throughclinginess, aggression and a regression to “baby talk.” Childrenaroundages6through10mayalsoregresstoimmaturebehavior,havedifficultyfocusing,displayangertowardthesicklovedoneandhavephysicalcomplaintslikeheadachesorupsetstomachs.Teensandtweensalsomayreactwithaggressionbutare likelytokeeptheiremotionsprivateandbeself-consciousaboutbeingdifferent.Encouragethemtotalkwithatrustedadult.
Honesty,sensitivity,clarityandkindnessaretheguidingprinciplesforhavingdifficultconversationswithchildrenaboutcancer.Theirtears and yoursmay flow, but your bonds as a family will growstronger through this ordeal, increasing the resilience needed tofacethechallengeofcancer.
F I G H TB R E A S T C A N C E RWhen I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I knew the support of my family and friends would be really important.
I chose to partner with Texas Oncology right here in my hometown, so I wouldn’t have to travel to get the care I need.
Texas Oncology is part of the country’s largest network of cancer specialists, researchers and treatment centers.
Like thousands of my fellow Texans, I’m glad I have Texas Oncology on my side.
TEXAS ONCOLOGY–MCALLEN1901 South 2nd StreetMcAllen, Texas 78503956-687-5150
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Texas Oncology delivers high-quality cancer care with leading-edge technology and advanced treatment options to help patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” in their fights against cancer. Texas Oncology, a pioneer in commu-nity-based cancer care, is an independent oncology practice with sites of service throughout Texas and southeastern New Mexico. Texas Oncology patients have the opportunity to take part in some of the most promising clinical trials in the nation for a broad range of cancers. In fact, Texas Oncology has played an integral role in gaining Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for 29 of the latest cancer therapies.
Dr. Marek is board-certified and specializes in medical oncology and hematology. He cur-rently serves as a director of Texas Oncology and is the medical director for Texas Oncology-McAllen. He has served the Rio Grande Valley for the past 22 years as a medical oncologist and hematologist, has been recognized as a “Super Doctor” in oncology for five years in a row, and was recognized as Doctor of The Year for Rio Grande Regional. Dr. Marek received his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio. He com-pleted his fellowship at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.
Billie J. Marek, M.D., FACPMedical Oncology/Hematology
“I can be part of your team… and together we can fight the battle.”Dr. Restrepo specializes in, medical oncology and hematology. He completed his fellowship at the University of Miami. He also serves on the Breast Cancer Committee of US Oncology and has completed a fellowship in breast cancer treatment. Through the Life Beyond Cancer Fundation he established the Texas Oncology–McAllen Breast Cancer Ride/Walk fundraiser to raise funds for Rio Grande Valley cancer patients. To date approximately $30,000 has
been donated to cancer patients in the Rio Grande Valley.
Alvaro Restrepo, M.D.Medical Oncology/Hematology
Dr. Ratnam has been with Texas Oncology-McAllen for 13 years, which he joined after completing his fellowship at the renowned National Cancer Institute at the National In-stitutes of Health. He has co-authored several research publications and is passionate about cutting-edge oncology care. He currently serves on the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee of US Oncology and chairman of the Credentials Committee for South Texas Health System.
Suresh Ratnam, M.D., FACPMedical Oncology/Hematology
McAllen 1901 South 2nd Street McAllen, Texas 78503 PH: 956.687.5150 FAX: 956.687.9546www.TexasOncology.com
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Dr. Wahid was fellowship-trained in medical oncology and hematology at Columbia Univer-sity College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York. He has been recognized as Physician of the Year at Rio Grande State Center in Harlingen where he has served as senior attend-ing physician for the past 13 years.
Nurul Wahid, M.D.Medical Oncology/Hematology
Dr. Litam was fellowship-trained at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. He is well known in the community and was in private practice for 27 years before
joining Texas Oncology. He has special interest in treating solid tumors.
Joseph Litam, M.D.Medical Oncology/Hematology
Dr. Shekar specializes in medical oncology and hematology. She completed her fellowship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland and trained at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
Nirupama Shekar, M.D.Medical Oncology/Hematology
Dr. West is a board-certified radiation oncologist. He was a physicist prior to becoming a physician.
Benjamin West, M.D.Radiation Oncology
Dr. Lazo specializes in medical oncology and hematology. He completed his fellowship at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. He is a recipient of several awards including the American Society of Clinical Oncology Merit Award and is the author of several peer-reviewed medical publications as well as book chapters. He received the highest hon-ors on the professional examination for his medical doctorate degree.
Guillermo Lazo, M.D.Medical Oncology/Hematology
Dr. Boek is board-certified in internal medicine, medical oncology and hematology. Prior to him joining Texas Oncology, he conducted clinical research as part of the North Central
Cancer Treatment group.
Marcelo Boek, M.D.Medical Oncology/Hematology
Dr. Salinas is a board-certified radiation oncologist. He completed his residency training at Memorial Sloan–Kettering Cancer Center in New York followed by his fellowship at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
Rogelio Salinas, M.D.Radiation Oncology
“Cancer prevention is a high priority. My aim is to identify individuals who may be at high risk for cancer and work with them to develop a plan to reduce that risk.”
Debbie Gillett is a nurse practitioner.
Debbie Gillett, R.N., N.P.Nurse Practitioner
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Dr. Cisneros specializes in hematology and oncology. She completed her residency in internal medicine as well as her fellow-ship in hematology and oncology at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. She is board-certified by the
American Board of Internal Medicine and is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
Laura E. Cisneros, M.D.Medical Oncology/Hematology
Dr. Farray is board-certified in medical oncology, hematology, and internal medicine. He received his medical degree in 1998 from the Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena in the Dominican Republic and completed his residency in internal medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. He completed his fellowship in medical oncology and hematology in 2006 at Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center/Loyola University Chicago. Dr. Farray ranked first in his medical school class. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and American College of Physicians.
Daniel Farray, M.D.Medical Oncology/Hematology
Harlingen 2121 Pease Street, Suite 101 Harlingen, Texas 78550 PH: 956.425.8845 FAX: 956.364.6793Weslaco 1330 East 6th Street, Suite 204 Weslaco, Texas 78596 PH: 956.969.0021 FAX: 956.968.9744
www.TexasOncology.com
Dr. Ghaddar specializes in medical oncology and hematology. He is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in hematology and medical oncology. He received his medical degree from the American University of Beirut in Beirut, Leba-non. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at the Good Samaritan Hospital/John Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. He completed his fellowship in hematology/oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer
Center in Houston, TX. He has been in practice with Texas Oncology since 1995.
Habib Ghaddar, M.D., FACPMedical Oncology/Hematology
Dr. Araneda specializes in medical oncology and is board-certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. He received his medical degree from San Carlos University in Guatemala and completed a medical oncology fellowship at East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee, as well as a fellowship in bone marrow transplantation at the University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida. He has special interests in breast cancer, gastrointestinal malignancies, hematologic malignancies, and molecular targeted therapy.
Marco A. Araneda, M.D.Medical Oncology/Hematology
Dr. Gonzalez specializes in radiation oncology and internal medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine as well as the American Board of Radiology, and is a member of the American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO). He completed his fellowship in radiation oncology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, in Buffalo, New York, and also completed a second residency in radiation oncology at Jackson Memorial Hospital/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, in Miami, Florida. Aside from his medical practice, Dr. Gonzalez is a Christian lay minister and a student of ancient Greek.
Carlos Gonzalez-Angulo, M.D.Radiation Oncology
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HEALTHy RELATIONSHIPSEngaginginanewrelationshipisalwaysexcitingaseverything’seasylikeSundaymorningintheearlymonths.Butastimepasses,onerealizesthatbuildingalonglastingrelationshiptakesmorethanwalksinthepark,saucytalksandthatdizzyingsensationofbeingsweptoffyourfeetwhenlookingintoyourlover’seyes.
Building a healthy andmature relationship takes time, effort, involvement, communication and thewillingnesstoshareyourmostintimatethoughts,feelingsandfearswithyoursignificantother.Unlessyou’rereadytoopenyourheartandletyourpartnerseeyouasyouare,youshouldn’tstartinvestinginarelationship,aslovetakestwo.
THE THREE PILLARS OF A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP
1. COMMUNICATION Theysayapicture isworthathousandwords,butthis ruledoesn’t reallyapplytorelationships.Oneofthesurestwaystogetengagedinthewrongrelationshipistopickthemostattractivepartnerpossibleandjustskipthewonderfulearlystageswhenthetwoofyoushouldjustsit,talkandgettoknoweachother.
Communicationdoesn’tmeansmalltalk,althoughitdoeshavetostartsomewhereandtalkingaboutyour hobbies can be a good starting point. But if all your discussions start and end with weatherpredictions,thenyou’redefinitelynotonthegoodroad. Ifyou’rereally interested inaperson, leaveyourshynessbehind,beopenandletyourtrueselfbeseen.
2. RESPECT Youcanloveandbelovedinreturnifyoudon’tshowrespecttoyourpartner.Justlikeyou,thatpersonhasfeelings,fears,desires,dreamsandstoriesfromthepast,sotrytomaketheeffortofnotpushingthingstothelimitandofnotaskinguncomfortablequestions.Respecttheboundariesthatexist,understandtheirperspectiveandletitbeknownthatyou’renottheretojudge.You’retheretobuilda strong relationship.You’re therebecauseyoucareandyoualreadyaccepted thatperson forwhattheyare!
Youmaynotagreeonallpointsbutaslongasyou’rereadytofindawaytocompromise,thingscanworkperfectlybetweenthetwoofyou.Stayrationalandmaturewhenitcomestoconflictsandtalkaboutyourproblemsthemomenttheyoccur;thiswayyou’llbothunderstandwhatmakestheotherunhappyandwhataspectsofyourrelationshiporpersonalitiesneedtobeimproved..
3. TRUST Ifyou’reabsolutelysureyou’renexttotherightone,showyourtrustbyaskingforopinionsandpiecesofadvicewhenitcomestotoughdecisionsandbysharingyourstoriesandpastexperiences,yourdreamsandfailuresaswell.Besupportiveandencourageyourpartner,asthisshowsyoutrustthepersonthattheyarenow,regardlessoftheirpast.Apologizewhenyouhurttheirfeelingsandshowthatwhatyoumostwantistobuildastrongfoundationoftrust,respectandappreciation.
Behonest.Don’t try to change yourpartner’spreferences, tastes andopinions, as you twohave tomaintainyourseparateidentities.Justbecauseyou’retogetherdoesn’tmeanthatyouhavetohavethesamelikesorgooutwiththesamepeople.Ahealthyrelationshipistheonethatgivesyouthefreedomofstayingwhoyouarewhilemotivatingyoutobecomethebestversionofyourself!
Choose one to love, then love the one you chose!
Isyourmotivationtherightone?Thesearen’tgoodreasonsforgettinginvolvedinarelationship!
EVERYONE HAS A LOVER AND YOU’RE THE ONLY ONE WHO IS STILL SINGLE.
TIP:Insteadofwastingtimecomplainingaboutyourstatus,whynotinvestyourenergyinactivitiesthatcanhelpyougrow?You’llhavesomuchmoretoofferwhentherightpersonappearsinyourlife!
I DON’T HAVE ANYONE TO TALK TO ABOUT MY PROBLEMS.
TIP: Yourloverwillbeyourbestfriendindeed,butoneneedstohaveotherfriendsaswell,forahealthyrelationship.Soinsteadoflookingforalover,whynotdedicatetimetoyouroldfriends?
EVERYONE PRESSURES ME TO GET MARRIED.
TIP: Marriageisnotforeveryone,whichiswhy1in2relationshipsendsupindivorce.What’sworse:beingsingleandinvestinginyourself,orbeinginanunhappymarriage,justtopleaseyourrelativesandfriends?
By Andreea Macoveiciuc
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Dr. Rodrigo Rodriguez, Medical director and cofounder of International Bio Care Hospital and Medical Center, is an internationally acclaimed and widely respected physician with a succesful academic career, and many research papers, symposia and conferences in his curriculum.
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STEMCELLS:ANATURALGIFTTHATPROVIDESLIFEStem Cells are one of the finest,most wonderful gifts of life,allowingourbodiestorenewthemselvesallthetime.
Stem Cell based repair in the 21st centurywill offer new hopefor patientsworld-widewho otherwisewould suffer from therelentlessprogressionofdisease.
Research and new techniques have made it possible toharvest stem cells for auto transplantation without inducingdifferentiationorlossofpotency.Thesefindingshaveopenedvastpossibilities forauto-grafting,alsoknownasAdultAutologousStem Cells. These are harvested from the same individual,processed and prepared to be re-administered, in most casesintravenously,backtothesamepatient.Inthisprocedure,donorandrecipientarethesameperson.
Autologous Stem Cells brought within clinical reach theadvantages of this modality and many obstacles previouslyfound were circumvented with self-harvested stems cells as
STEM CELL THERAPY
a successful option. The clear advantages for the use ofautologousstemcellsaremany.Belowwementionsomeofthemostimportant:
1. Rejection of transplanted cells, or graft-versus-hostdisease, is not present and for this reason donor-recipientmatchingisnotnecessary.
2. Usingadultstemcellsovercomestheethicalconcernsraisedbytheuseofhumanembryonictissues.
3. Adult stem cells do not pose the risk of stem-cell-induced tumorigenic abnormal replication that hasbeenreportedinsomecaseswithembryoniccells.
4. Self-harvested products do not bear the possibletransferofviralinfections,druginduceddiseaseoranyotherbloodbornecomplication.
ResearcharoundtheworldregardingtheefficacyofAdultAutologous Stem Cells in the management of multiplehealthissuesthataffectourmoderndaypopulationhasledtoanewandpromisingmodalityforthetreatmentofourpatients.
Harvesting stem cells from the same individual not onlymakes sense but has turned this form of therapy into amajor tool. Chronic degenerative disease, the plague ofour time, kills 68% of the industrialized world populationand here iswhere stem cell therapy can deliver themostpromisingresults.
Mostofthepublishedscientificinformationdrawsattentiontotheimportanceofafavorablemilieuforboththedonorand recipient. Proper management of the recipient in aprocess called “Pre-Condition” can influence the survivaland success of injected stem cells. Nutritional supportandlackoftoxinsalsoenhancetheabilityofthestemcellenrichedproducttoengraft.
Transplanted cells show anti-inflammatory and immunemodulatory activity, which can regulate the immunesystem as well as suppress abnormal immune reactions.Theycanalsodifferentiateintodifferenttissuephenotypesdependingonthelocalbiochemicalsignals.
All of this research endorses once more the belief andphilosophy that, for over three decades, has been thefoundation of IBC Hospital and Health Center in themanagement of disease. An individual who has beenproperlynourishedandsustainedwillhaveabettercapacitytomigratefromdiseasetohealingtooptimumhealth.
To learnmore exciting information about Stem Cells andStemCellResearch,gotowww.healthymagazine.com.
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WOMEN A G I N G
Throughout life women experience different stages – childhood,teenhood,adulthoodandmaturity.Justas thereproductivestagecomes along, years later so does the non-reproductive. As thephaseofreproductionnearsanend,adecreaseofovaryandotherglandular functions cause menstrual cycles to become irregularandeventually cause the cessationofmenses.During this normalstage of life, only 10% ofwomen experience severe symptoms ofmenopause; however, the symptoms can be so severe that theyneedattentionforawomantoregainthebalanceinherlife.
Menopausesyndromeisgenerallypresentinwomenover50yearsold;however, itcanbepresent inyoungerwomenduetosurgicalprocedures or other circumstances. When menopause is in fullswing,women experience symptoms such as hot flashes, suddensweating,sweatypalms,irritability,anger,suddencrying,insomnia,night sweats, heart palpitations, anxiety, restlessness and dream-disturbed sleep. The difficultly in dealing with these symptomsmakeswomenfeelfrustratedandevendepressed.
The fundamentals of OrientalMedicine explain that while on thepath of aging, women are sometimes overextended, and, nottaking our bodies into consideration, we exhaust ourselves. This,alongwith heavy blood loss frommenses, accidents or surgeries,causes symptomsofmenopause.OrientalMedicineofferswomena more natural approach to easing menopausal symptoms byusing nutritional guidance, herbal formulas, acupuncture andother techniques. Formore than 3,000 yearswomen’s healthhasbenefited fromacupunctureandherbal formulas.Evidenceof thishasbeenfoundinearlymedicalliterature.
There have been various research studies regarding menopauseandOrientalMedicine,but the technique that leaves thegreatestimpressionisacupuncture.Studyafterstudyhasbeendoneregardingacupuncture. The latest research, performed at the Mayo Clinic,answeredwhyacupuncturehelpsdiminishmenopausesymptoms.Itwasfoundthatacupuncturecausesaboostintheproductionofendorphins inhelpingtobalancethebody’s temperature.OnABCWorld News with Diana Sawyer, Linsey Davis discussed a studypublishedonMarch7,2011,onhormonereplacementtherapyandacupuncture that showed 53 middle-aged women classified asmenopausalhadbeenhelpedbyacupuncture.
As women treated with acupuncture feel more relaxed with lessfrequentandlowerintensityhotflashes,thosewithanxietyfeellessanxiousandhavemuchbettersleeppatternsthathelpthemregainthehealthylifetheyonceenjoyed.
Menopauseisanaturaltransitioninthejourneyoflife.Ourapproachtoit,though,mustbeguidedsafelyandnaturallyinordertoaddressmenopausal symptoms and avoid the side effects of syntheticsubstancesthatmaycausemoredamagethangoodtothefemalebody.
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HVTumescentliposuctionisoneofthesafestandmosteffectivemethodsof liposuction.Tumescent liposuctionhastwobigadvantages,amongmanyothers:first, itonlyrequireslocalanesthesia, and second, it is minimally invasive, requiringonlyafewtinyincisions!Thereforerecoverytimeisonly24to48hours.
All liposuction surgical techniques are meant to improvethe body’s contour. Liposuction is the removal of fatdeposits located between the skin andmuscle. A surgeonperforming tumescent liposuction compared to a surgeonusing traditional liposuction techniques can do this muchmore accurately and removemore of the fat layer. Whenperforming tumescent liposuction the patients is usuallyawakewhichallowsthesurgeontofeelthepatient’smuscletone aswell as the fat layer. That is how the experiencedtumescentliposuctionsurgeonisabletoremoveupto90%of the fat in the area the liposuction is being performed,whereas a surgeon who is performing a more traditionalliposuction has a patient who is more if not completelysedated;therefore,thesurgeonmustbemoreconservativewiththeremovaloffat.
THETECHNIQUEBEHINDTUMESCENTLIPOSUCTIONWiththetumescenttechnique,thedoctorinjectsasolutionintothefattytissuethatanesthetizesthearea.Itcausestheareatobecomefirmandswollen(tumescent),whichenablesthe surgeon to extract fatmore accurately and uniformly,allowingtumescentliposuctiontoproducesmootherresults.Tumescent liposuction uses a thinner cannula, which isinsertedthroughatinyincisioninaninconspicuouslocation,comparedtootherliposuctiontechniques.
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•Localanesthesiawithlessbloodloss
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SHAH EyE CENTER CELEBRATED THEIR 15TH ANNIVERSARy
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medical community attended the South Texas
HealthcareSymposiumpresentedbytheUTPAOfficefor
Sustainability,withthesupportofWorkplaceResource.
Guestslearnedaboutsomeofthemostup-to-datelean
andsustainablepracticetechnologiestobetterplanand
equiplocalclinicsandmedicaleducationalfacilities.
On April 13th 2013, Shah Eye Center celebrated
their 15th Anniversary at their Mission location. Dr.
Shah hosted the event to show his gratitude to the
community for their continuous support throughout
theyears. ShahEyeCenter istheRioGrandeValley’s
andLaredo’stotaleyecarecenterthatisfoundedona
visionofexcellence.
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RELAy FOR LIFE
FREE ORAL CANCER SCREENINGS AT CANCER CENTER AT RENAISSANCE
EVENTShv
Early Detection Saves Lives In honor of Oral Cancer AwarenessMonth,TheCancerCenter atRenaissance, theRioGrandeValleyAcademy of General Dentistry and the Jack T. Clark Foundationconducted free oral cancer screenings onApril 13th. Therewereovertwentyvolunteerscomprisedoflocalareadentists,hygienistsandMD’swhowereabletoscreen97people.ThegoaloftheJackT.ClarkFoundationistobringphysiciansanddentiststogethertoserve the oral health needs of cancer patients. The foundation’svisionistostrivetoeasethesufferingfromoralconditionsrelatedtocancerandcancertherapyandaimstospreadawarenessandtoincreasetheavailableresourcesonoralhealthforcancerpatients.
On April 26th, the American Cancer Society held itsRelay for Life of North Cameron in La Feria. Friendsand families joined together to raise funds to makeadifference in thefight toendcancerand save lives.TeamElijah-Reach4ChristPsalm18:2participatedinthewalktoshowtheirsupportandproclaimthattogetherwehave thepower, through love,prayerand faith inourLordJesusChrist, tocreateaworldwherecancercannolongerclaimthelifeofourlovedones.
