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HEALTHY BODY, MIND & SOUL
FITNES & BEAUTY
HEALTHY KIDS
8. ENJOY THEM WHILE YOU CAN10. IS IT POSSIBLE FOR ADHD KIDS TO ACTUALLY SIT DOWN AND STUDY?
32. ORIENTAL MEDICINE A NEW APPROACH TO LOOK AT DIABETES.34. ULTHERAPY SEE THE BEAUTY OF SOUND38. DIABETES AND WOUND HEALING
November 2013ISSUE 61
14. TEACHING A ‘LIFE LESSON’16. PREVENT DIABETES18. COPD AWARENESS20. HEALTHY DIET DURING PREGNANCY22. TREATING YOU NOT JUST YOUR CANCER30. OVERCOMING OBESITY
PublisherMauricio Portillo
Editor in ChiefClaudia Portillo Del Valle
Marketing DirectorArnaldo Del Valle
Copy EditorLora Incardona
Website DirectorHealthy Media
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PhotographyHealthy Media
Contributing WritersRogelio Salinas M.D.Ritu Goel, M.D.Samuel N. Landero, M.D.Armando Moncada, M.D.Consuelo Camarillo De G. Lic. AC, M.D.Lora Incardona, M.Ed.Maria Luisa SalcinesAndreea MacoveiciucEddie Zavala, NSCA, GMCarolina MartinezRubel Shelly
Social Media DirectorFaride Del Valle
A new year is always a cause for celebration and at Healthy Valley we are rejoicing as we celebrate of our 5th anniversary. There has been unprecedented growth and development since our first publication and it’s with great happiness that we can say that a celebration is in order to acknowledge our adventures, experiences and expansions. As our 1,826 days have been filled with many of each, we can say that today we are a stronger, happier, healthier community.
I believe that the Healthy Valley journey has been a blessing for many but most of all for us, who have been given the opportunity, as a company and as individuals, to learn and embrace the different choices before us when taking care of ourselves and loved ones in the midst of finding a perfect balance of Body, Mind and Soul.
We want you to know that this anniversary issue is as special as every issue that we have worked on. We have put forth our greatest effort and I have to say that a tremendous measure of credits for the content of this publication goes to the Rio Grande Valley’s own professionals and the tireless efforts of our amazing Healthy Valley team.
So, as we celebrate, we would like to extend our gratitude for the amazing support and motivation that we receive from our sponsors and readers. To all of you, we have no words to express our gratitude.
We hope that you continue enjoying this publication and wish all of you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving.
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8. ENJOY THEM WHILE YOU CAN
10. IS IT POSSIBLE FOR ADHD KIDS TO
ACTUALLY SIT DOWN AND STUDY?
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by Maria Luisa Salcines
When your children leave home, it takes a while to get use to the silence and walking past immaculate rooms. What I miss most, however, is the peaceful feeling I use to have when I’d go to bed at night and I knew that all my children were safe and sound under one roof. This has probably been the hardest thing for me to get use to, the not knowing where my children are at all times and having to tell myself it’s okay, that they will be all right.
When you’re raising children, you don’t think about all these things. You’re so busy and stressed out that sometimes you don’t stop to enjoy them. You spend a lot of time thinking about when they get older.
When my sons were born, I was in my twenties. When my daughter was born, I was thirty-five and raising her was very different. I not only knew what to expect but had already experienced my son’s childhood and understood how quickly time goes by. I was more willing to let her enjoy being a child and not in a rush to watch her grow up.
My children are all grown and now I am a grandmother of three handsome boys. Once again I find myself wishing I could somehow control the speed of life, wanting to stretch every moment I spend with my grandsons.
The time you spend with your children is never wasted. Sometimes, because you have so many things to do, you may think that playing with them or cuddling on the sofa is doing nothing. But these are truly the moments that will define your relationship with your children. These uneventful family moments will bring you closer and, as your children grow, will strengthen your relationship.
Your children are connected to you by an invisible thread of love that guides them through life and always brings them home. Your home becomes sacred grounds where they can return to to share their lives. This holiday season make time to enjoy your children. Give them your love and attention, because that is all they really need.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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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Is It Possible for ADHD Kids
to Actually Sit Down and Study?
Children with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD) often struggle in school. They have trouble
staying focused, are easily distracted, often disorganized
and tend to find it difficult to sit still or be quiet. All of
these symptoms make it nearly impossible for children
with ADHD to fully capture the information and skills
of their school lessons.
ADHD affects about 4% of US school children, yet a search for study strategies specifically for these students comes up nearly empty. Often, because of the behaviors associated with the disorder, students with ADHD miss important information presented in class, which means that they definitely need to study at home. But if they can’t stay focused, are easily distracted and have difficulty sitting still, how are they supposed to studying? Certainly they can’t study the traditional way—sitting quietly at the table reading and highlighting their notes, which is why it’s so important that students with ADHD have study skills that work with, not against, their ADHD behaviors.
The Learning Disabilities Association of California and UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute “Q.U.I.L.T.S.” Calendar 2001-2002 recommends particular study strategies for students with ADHD. Some of the recommendations are to allow students to frequently change their
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study location, divide the material to be studied into smaller chunks to allow for frequent breaks, use study strategies that involve movement and employ multiple senses while studying. Study strategies that follow the LDA’s recommendations can be found in Lora the Study Coach’s Easy Study Strategies, a book written specifically for struggling students. Some of the activities include “Roll the Cube,” “Study Bingo,” “Match Me Up” and “Who Knows More.” These study strategies allow for movement, are portable, require only small amounts of information that need to be studied and can be completed in about 15 minutes. Other activities actually require no studying at all, yet help students learn information.
Children with ADHD are not like other students and neither are their study needs. Expecting them to sit still and study on their own is simply not going to be effective and most likely won’t result in the desired outcome. That is why it is so important that parents leave no stone unturned when it comes to helping their children be successful in their schoolwork.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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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14. TEACHING A ‘LIFE LESSON’
16. PREVENT DIABETES
18. COPD AWARENESS
20. HEALTHY DIET DURING PREGNANCY
22. TREATING YOU NOT JUST YOUR CANCER
30. OVERCOMING OBESITY
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Teaching a ‘LIFE LESSON’
by Rubel Shelly
“Good character is more to be praised than outstanding
talent. Most talents are, to some extent, a gift. Good
character, by contrast, is not given to us. We have to
build it, piece by piece – by thought, by choice, courage,
and determination.”
That quote is from Coach Matt Labrum and is a memorization requirement for the 41 teenagers on his football team. There is more. Those 41 young men also have to document several hours of community service, show that they are passing all their classes and stay clear of any discipline issues at school. So is Coach Labrum trying to coach football or be a “character cop”? Hold on!
Coach Labrum is doing what more coaches, parents, teachers and bosses should do in their positions of authority. He is making the point that—using his own words—things like playing football are a “privilege rather than a right.” And privileges bring responsibilities. They do not confer permission to swagger, cheat, bully, take advantage of success or otherwise act like a knucklehead.
As background, you need to know that Coach Labrum had learned about some pretty ugly behavior by the members of his team at Union High School in Roosevelt, Utah. Some of the football players had been bullying a kid at their school. A campus culture among the football players had them skipping classes, being disrespectful toward their teachers and being generally obnoxious. So, on
September 20, Labrum suspended the entire team and confiscated their jerseys.
Labrum did what parents sometimes do with four-year-olds. He put his players in time out. He took away their toy. He called off the remainder of the football season—if his players could not commit to and carry through on something more important than football. They had to become better people.
The “contract” Labrum and his staff offered team members the next day gave them the option of community service, counseling and strict accountability. Playing football for him would no longer be anyone’s right. It would be a privilege earned by rigorous on-the-field drills and responsible off-the-field behavior.
One of the more encouraging things about this story is that school officials and parents have backed up the coach’s actions. A mother of one of the players involved probably said it best. “These boys are not going to be hurt by this,” she said. “It’s a good life lesson.”
Bud Selig has announced he is stepping down as the Commissioner of Major League Baseball. I nominate Matt Labrum for the position! Athletes from all sports who set such sorry examples of poor sportsmanship, the use of PEDs or other banned substances, and shameless self-indulgence could use a life lesson too.
Learning to be a better person is far more valuable than a winning season.
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PREVENT DIABETESby Andreea Macoveiciuc
With over 70 million Americans
suffering from prediabetes in
2010, the US has one of the
largest populations dealing with
this incipient form of diabetes.
Unfortunately though, many people
don’t even know that they have this
condition and, thus, are unaware
that their health is at risk.
Prediabetes occurs when blood
sugar levels are higher than normal
but not so high as to cause typical
diabetes symptoms. Given that
this initial form of the disease
isn’t so easy to recognize without
medical tests, many people only get
diagnosed for type 2 diabetes when
the ailment has already started
to exert its effects on the body’s
internal environment.
On the other hand, there are a few factors that can suggest that a person is more prone to developing prediabetes: excessive weight, being 45 years or older, having a family history of this autoimmune disorder, having a sedentary lifestyle, maintaining a diet very rich in sugars or having experienced a gestational diabetes episode during pregnancy.
Being aware of the factors that can trigger prediabetes, one of the most common causes of diabetes, can help you significantly diminish the risk of developing the disease. As statistics show, early diagnosis and treatment are able to prevent most of the serious complications triggered by diabetes such as kidney damage, vision loss and non-healing ulcers.
REDUCING THE RISK OF DIABETES
According to researchers, simple lifestyle and diet changes can help prevent diabetes or delay its onset by up to 58% in people already affected by prediabetes. So if you’re in one of the categories with a higher risk but don’t know where to start, the National Diabetes Prevention Program can be a good source. The program is designed to help people adopt healthier eating habits and become more active, as it’s been proven that eating the right foods and doing at least 30 minutes of physical exercises per day can lower the risk of developing diabetes.
What does the program recommend in terms of nutrition? The most important point is to watch not just the foods you eat but also the size of your portions, as overeating can increase blood sugar levels and, thus, worsen your health. So keep portions small and eat less fat and sugary products. Try to stay away from fatty meat, fried products, fast foods, margarine, candies, cookies, products made from whole milk, dressings and shortening. Eat fewer canned products and processed meats, and avoid sodas and fruit drinks. Instead, eat more whole-grain products, as these are rich in fiber, eat plenty of fresh green veggies, carrots, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, beans and peas, and have more servings of oatmeal and rice. Opt for lean meat, low-fat dairy products and home-made desserts, as these allow you to control the amount of sugar in each serving.
As for physical exercise, anything from dancing and cycling to swimming and walking briskly are good options when done for at least 30 minutes a day, 5 times a week. Not only will physical activity help keep your weight under control but it’ll keep your blood’s composition normal, keep stress levels low, and improve your immunity and circulation as well as flexibility. So make sure to choose activities that you enjoy and allow your body to benefit from the numerous positive health effects provided by physical exercises, while at the same time reducing your risk of developing diabetes.
Eating the right foods and getting 30 minutes of physical exercise per day, 5 times a week, can reduce the risk of diabetes by up to 58% in people affected by prediabetes.
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WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF COPD?Basically there are two types of COPD: chronic bronchitis and emphysema. However, the majority of patients develop a combination of both the forms.
The two forms are different by way of location of the disease. In chronic bronchitis, there is recurrent and persistent inflammation of the upper airways, or bronchi, whereas in emphysema, the disease affects the lower airways (alveoli and bronchioles). In emphysema, the walls of the alveoli are destroyed, causing impaired exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
WHAT CAUSES COPD?One of the most common causes of COPD is cigarette smoking. Acting as an irritant, cigarette smoke causes inflammation of the lung tissues. Prolonged and persistent smoking leads to permanent destruction of the lung tissues.
Prolonged second hand cigarette smoke exposure, breathing in polluted air for a long time, workplace exposure to harmful gases and fumes for a long period of time and use of fire
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COPD AWARENESS
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, also known as Chronic Obstructive Airways Disease, is the name given to a group of pulmonary, or lung, diseases that are characterized by lung inflammation and destruction. One of the most common forms of lung diseases, COPD, manifests as chronic cough producing sputum and difficulty in breathing.
for cooking in a non-ventilated place for a long time are some of the less common causes.
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF COPD?COPD presents with the following signs and symptoms:
• Recurrent cough that may or may not produce sputum
• Shortness of breath aggravated by slightest exertion that gets worse gradually over a period of months and years
• Wheezing• Reduced tolerance to exercise• Generalized fatigue and malaise• Increased frequency of acute
respiratory infections
In the initial stages, symptoms of COPD are very similar to the symptoms of acute respiratory infections such as acute bronchitis.
HOW IS COPD DIAGNOSED?Diagnosis of COPD is done on the basis of the presence of history of chronic symptoms of cough and shortness of breath. Abnormal sounds on stethoscopic examination of the chest may be heard in some cases. A chest
X-ray will show abnormal changes in the lungs.
The most significant test that is used to diagnose COPD is spirometry, or pulmonary function test. This test measures the lung capacity, which is decreased in COPD patients. An accurate diagnosis of COPD is made using this test.
HOW IS COPD TREATED?There is no cure of COPD and the aim of treatment is to provide symptomatic relief. The initial step in COPD management is complete smoking cessation, as smoking causes rapid progression of the disease, causing it to become fatal.
Inhalers such as Atrovent and Albuterol are given to relieve the symptoms of bronchospasm. Steroids and oxygen therapy may have to be prescribed in patients with severe disease.
Acute flare ups can be prevented by avoidance of cold and humid environments and second hand exposure to cigarette smoke and air pollution. Eating a well balanced and nutritious diet is also advised.
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This one is a tough one. If you are one of the lucky ones who don’t know what morning sickness during pregnancy is, you can easily adjust to a healthier diet to provide your baby with the best nutritional needs. If, on the other hand, you are like the majority of women, food aversions and nausea will make it harder for you to eat everything you ought to, at least for the first months. The good news is that, at the beginning, your baby will absorb everything it needs from your body (and your prenatal vitamins), even if you aren’t able to hold down your food.
There are some nutrients, vitamins and minerals that are more essential than others during this first stage of your baby’s life, so be diligent to increase the consumption of foods that provide them.
Healthy Diet During Pregnancy
by Carolina Martinez
PROTEINProtein is one of the most important nutrients during your
pregnancy because it is key for your baby´s growth and development. Ironically, you will find that you have aversions towards some (or all) animal proteins during the first trimester. Luckily, there are several options in
t h e vegetarian world that may help you with your protein intake and that may be easier on your stomach until nausea gives you a break. Grains, such as pinto beans, lentils, quinoa, whole grain pasta, almonds and oatmeal, are all good choices if you can tolerate them.
CALCIUMYour calcium requirements double during pregnancy: your
baby will need it to develop healthy bones. Yoghurt, cheese (pasteurized), milk, chia seeds, spinach (actually, all leafy green vegetables), figs, tahini (sesame paste) and oranges all have high amounts of calcium. Be sure to include one calcium-rich food in every meal to be able to meet the daily requirements
of 1,000 mg.
IRONIron requirements increase during pregnancy because it is an essential component of your red blood cells, which are responsible for carrying oxygen throughout your body. Because there is more blood volume when you are pregnant, you will need plenty of iron to help develop your baby´s own blood cells while maintaining yours. High iron content foods include lamb, spinach, apricots and lean meats. If you are a vegetarian, you probably need an iron supplement during your pregnancy.
FOLIC ACIDFolic acid is particularly important during your first trimester. It reduces the risk of neural-tube defects and low birth weight, and is necessary for the growth and division of cells. It will help your baby to form and develop properly from the beginning, preventing birth defects of the brain and spinal cord. Beans, leeks, fortified cereals, liver and spinach are folate-rich foods. Nevertheless, you should check your prenatal vitamin for 800 mcg of folic acid because of its vital role in this stage.
FATSChoose the good ones! There are essential fatty acids that are beneficial for both you and your baby. They are food for the brain and are found in fish such as salmon and tuna, nuts, avocado, anchovies, sardines and olive oil.
FIBERFiber will help you with your digestion throughout your pregnancy, especially if you are like the majority of women, who suffer from constipation during this period of time. Including high fiber foods in your diet will ensure that your digestive system works properly and will also benefit your baby because most fiber-dense foods are fruits and vegetables that come packed with additional vitamins and minerals.
There are many important nutrients that deserve your during your pregnancy, which is why a complete prenatal vitamin must be taken every day, but make sure that your diet is well balanced and includes the nutrients mentioned above in as many meals a day as possible in order to ensure your baby´s optimal development and growth
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TREATING YOU Not Just Your Cancer
Cancer treatment doesn’t begin or end with getting rid of malignant cells using chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. Of course, that is the number one objective of oncologists, but there’s a difference between treating cancer and treating cancer patients.
At Texas Oncology, providing the most advanced treatment that medical science offers is our priority. Yet, we know from experience with thousands of Texans that cancer also can be an emotional, spiritual and psychological illness that includes physical challenges that can accompany life-saving cancer treatment.
That’s why we support our patients by helping to identify ways to fight cancer beyond medicine or surgery only. For example, spiritual support, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and specialized nutrition are options many patients take advantage of to help them through their cancer journey. Taking care of the mind and spirit helps strengthen the body for what’s most important: healing. Carefully matching these additional techniques to individual circumstances can provide significant relief and support to patients enduring the rigors of a cancer treatment regimen.
By Rogelio Salinas M.D., Texas Oncology–McAllen
The most common non-medical care that patients receive is spiritual and emotional support from their communities. In fact, this is inherent in Texas Oncology’s mission for bringing leading-edge care to McAllen: when high-quality care is located near the critical support of family and friends, patients don’t have to choose between the two. Having family and friends close by to offer encouragement and comfort helps keep cancer patients emotionally and mentally strong for their fight. A family pastor and religious congregation provide strong spiritual support and comfort. In addition, support groups specifically for cancer patients can provide an emotional outlet with others who’ve had the same experience and truly understand what it’s like to be a cancer patient.
Complementary and alternative medicine can help ease side effects of treatment. CAM techniques include massage therapy, acupuncture, aromatherapy, guided visualization or meditation, relaxation techniques, movement therapy (like tai chi or yoga), spinal manipulation (such as chiropractic adjustments) and herbal dietary supplements. For example, specialized movement or massage therapies can ease
the swelling of lymphedema. Visualization and relaxation techniques can help reduce pain and anxiety. Patients should check with their doctor before employing a CAM technique to make sure that it won’t interfere with treatment.
Some particularly difficult side effects during cancer treatment can be nausea, loss of appetite and mouth sores. Still, eating a healthy, balanced diet is one of the best ways to strengthen the body and give it energy to heal. A registered dietitian or clinical nutritionist can suggest strategies to eat right, such as changing meal times, adding nutritional shakes and eating smaller meals and nutritious snacks, while working around side effects. Texas Oncology can provide referrals to nutritionists and dietitians with experience working with cancer patients.
For most patients, cancer’s impact is felt in multiple physical and emotional ways. Rallying every resource to get through it is the right approach. When the mind and body are in the best shape possible, the patient and treatment can focus all energy on getting well. If you or a loved one is going through a difficult disease, whether or not it’s cancer, look beyond medicine to help you get through.
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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.
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Dr. Wahid was fellowship-trained in medical oncology and hematology at Columbia University 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 attending 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. 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
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. Nabeel Sarhill is board-certified in hematology, medical oncology, and internal medicine. He earned his medical doctor-ate from the University of Tishreen Medical School in Lattakia, Syria, and completed his residency in internal medicine at Case Wester Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. His fellowship in hematology was completed at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas, and his clinical research fellowship in medicine and symptoms management at The Harry R. Horvitz Center for Palliative Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Nabeel Sarhill is a member of the American Soci-ety of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Hematology, Syrian Medical Association, Syrian Ministry of Health, American Board of Hematology, American Board of Medical Oncology, and the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Nabeel SarhillMedical Oncology/Hematology
Harlingen 2121 Pease Street, Suite 101 Harlingen, Texas 78550 PH: 956.425.8845 FAX: 956.364.6793
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
HARLINGEN
Dr. West is a board-certified radiation oncologist. He was a physicist prior to becoming a physician.
Benjamin West, M.D.Radiation Oncology
4770 N. Expressway 83, Suite 305A Brownsville, TX 78526 PH: 956-350-3975 FAX: 956-350-3425
2150 N. Expressway 83 Brownsville, TX 78521 PH: 956-548-0810 FAX: 956-548-2239
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
Balesh Sharma, M.D. specializes in internal medicine, medical oncology and hematology. He is board certified by in medical oncology. Dr. Sharma received an M.D. Delhi University in New Delhi, India, in 1990, where he also completed his residency in Anesthesia and Critical Care in 1991. He completed his medical internship at Lincoln Medical Center in New York in 1992-93. Dr. Sharma completed his residency in internal medicine at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in affiliation with Yale University School of Medicine, Connecticut. In 1998, he completed a fellowship in hematology and oncology from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, and has been in private practice since then.
Balesh Sharma, 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
BROWNSVILLE
Rebecca is board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner as well as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. She has a varied and extensive background in nursing to include radiation oncology, medical insurance and medical research. Her work as a
nurse practitioner has included pediatrics, general family practice and most recently medical oncology.
Rebecca Garza, R.N., B.S.N., M.S., F.N.P.Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Doctor specializes in general adult and pediatric urology; urologic oncology; male dysfunction; urinary incontinence and no scalpel vasectomy. Dr. Shamoon Doctor earned his medical degree from Osmania Medical College in Hyderabad, India in 1960. Following graduation, he specialized in general surgery and worked as a general surgeon in Zambia, Africa for five years. He then returned to Canada and specialized in urology. He has practiced urology in Canada and the United States sincce 1974, having practiced in Del Rio, Texas for over 30 years.
Shamoon Doctor, M.D.Urology
TEXAS UROLOGYSPECIALIST
WESLACO
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
Weslaco 1330 East 6th Street, Suite 204 Weslaco, Texas 78596 PH: 956.969.0021 FAX: 956.968.9744
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
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Thirty percent of the population in Texas is overweight or obese. The direct costs for preventive care, diagnostics and treatment for obesity, such as doctor visits and medications, in addition to the indirect costs that include lost wages and future earnings, are estimated to be $270 billion a year.
by Samuel N. Landero, M.D.
Overcoming ObesitySO, HOW DID WE GET HERE?• Convenience foods: fast food restaurants, processed foods, etc.• Increased portion sizes: as they say, “Everything is bigger in Texas”• Societal issues such as more time spent commuting, which can mean several hours a week spent
in our cars, and post-Vietnam era thinking that encourages us to “live today without worrying about tomorrow”
• Sedentary behavior, the 4 N’s: Nickelodeon, Nintendo, Netscape and Netflix.
As little as a ten percent weight loss would be of benefit for the following conditions affected by obesity: rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, gallbladder disease, carpal tunnel syndrome, heart disease, hypertension, infertility, low back pain, sleep apnea, as well as others. It is amazing to think that a weight loss of only ten percent can make such a significant impact on the prevention and improvement of the above diseases.
So, how can we attack this disease? Yes, obesity is a disease, just as high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma and depression are diseases. As such, we need to treat it like one with diagnosis, management and monitoring. One of my objectives is to help my patients move away from thinking, “I am obese,” or “I’m fat,” which states that they are obese both physically and mentally. On the contrary, they should be saying, “I have obesity, a disease that my physician and I are managing together.” This is a very important concept because once you believe obesity is just a disease, you can detach yourself from the emotion—past failures of weight loss and comments from family and friends—and start developing a successful plan to overcome it and control it.
Our comprehensive obesity plan is tailored to each patient’s specific health situation and may include medications, a custom diet, an exercise plan, laboratories, EKG and, most important, education and the close monitoring of obesity.
Call me for an appointment. Together we can start working on improving your health!
Samuel N. Landero, M.D.Ph. 956-421-2757
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by Consuelo Camarillo de Gonzalez Lic. A.C.
Diabetes is a chronic condition that is described as the body’s failure to maintain proper sugar levels. Usual symptoms of diabetes include increased thirst and hunger, frequent urination, paresthesia and dry mouth. Diabetes complications are due to persistent high levels of sugar in the blood stream, damaging vital organs. Due to the damage of blood vessels, kidneys, eyes, the heart and the peripheral nerve system, diabetes can cause atherosclerosis, kidney failure, blindness and neuropathy.
Statistics from the 2011 National Diabetes Fact Sheet say that over 8% of the US population, 25.8 million children and adults, lives with diabetes, a rate that historically increases each year. Diabetes is a fatal disease (meaning that it is not curable, only manageable) and is the leading cause of blindness in those between the ages of 20 to 75 years. Also, diabetes is the leading cause of renal failure for adults, accounting for 44% of cases.
Western medicine diagnoses and categorizes diabetes into 3 types: diabetes I or juvenile diabetes; diabetes II or adult
ORIeNtal MeDICINe a new approach to look at Diabetes.
diabetes; and gestational diabetes, which affects women only during pregnancy. Treatment via Western medicine involves hypoglycemic medication for type I and type II diabetes and, for the most challenging cases, insulin.
Oriental medicine and acupuncture, along with Western medicine, can help the body to reduce insulin needs as well as the severity of complications that often come with diabetes.
HOW ORIENTAL MEDICINE CAN HELP A DIABETIC PATIENT?
Oriental medicine, being more than 3000 years old, views the human body as a whole being. Oriental medicine practitioners recognize diabetes as a thirsty and wasting condition. They look for patterns of disharmony among the organs and for the emotions and symptoms this disharmony may cause. Practitioners also test the patient’s urine, which is put near an ant hill. If the ants are attracted to the urine, the practitioner knows that there is excess sugar in the patient’s blood. Through acupuncture, nutritional guidance, herbology, Qigong, Tui-Na and other techniques, practitioners help those
who suffer from this devastating disease.
During acupuncture treatment, the patient relaxes while comfortably lying down on a bed, as the acupuncturist carefully identifies points on the body that will help bring organism back into harmony. The patient continues resting comfortably for 20-30 minutes while the extremely thin needles regulate the Qi, or energy. After the needles are removed, the person is ready to go home.
Some herbs can be used to help control blood sugar levels as well: bitter melon, gymnema sylvestre and Chinese jam are some of the more common herbs used for this purpose. A good nutritionist can guide a diabetes patient by also recommending foods, like spinach, cucumbers, turnips, mung beans, water chestnuts and millet, to help lower sugar levels.
Oriental medicine, by balancing the human body with its own techniques, can help Western medicine treat those who need to reduce their insulin needs as well as the complications caused by diabetes. Call our office at Behavioral Wellness Center for an appointment. We will be happy to assist you with the management of your diabetes.
32. ORIENTAL MEDICINE A NEW APPROACH TO LOOK AT DIABETES.
34. ULTHERAPY SEE THE BEAUTY OF SOUND
38. DIABETES AND WOUND HEALING
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An Uplift, not a Facelift!
Ultherapy is a new type of non-
surgical, non-invasive procedure
that uses ultrasound and the
body’s own natural healing
process to lift, tone, and tighten
loose skin on the brow, neck, and
under the chin.
The only FDA-cleared procedure to lift skin on these hard-to-treat areas, Ultherapy uses the safe, time-tested energy of ultrasound to stimulate the deep structural support layers of the skin—including those typically addressed in a surgical facelift—without disturbing the surface of the skin.
NATURAL, NOTICEABLE RESULTSNow there’s a way to stand firm in the face of gravity—on your terms. With Ultherapy, there’s no downtime, no foreign substances, no radical change; just a healthy revving-up on the inside for a natural, noticeable effect on the outside.
With Ultherapy, you can go about your day after a single, 60-90 minute in-office procedure. You may notice a short-term “boost” but the natural process of creating new, more elastic, collagen builds over time—much like the effect that exercise has on building muscle (but without the multiple workouts!).
THE BEAUTY OF ULTHERAPYResults will unfold over the course of 2-3 months and some patients have reported continued improvement for up to 6 months, including lifting and tightening of the skin on the neck, under the chin, along the jawline, and on the brow. While ultrasound does not duplicate the results of surgery, Ultherapy has proven to be an inviting alternative for those who are not yet ready for surgery.
UPLIFTING ULTRASOUNDUnlike lasers, which penetrate the skin from the outside-in, Ultherapy bypasses the surface of the skin, specifically targeting the deep, structural skin tissues where collagen lives. Using ultrasound technology, Ultherapy actually works from the inside-out to lift and tighten skin non-invasively.
THE “SEE” AND “TREAT” ULTRASOUNDIn some ways, Ultherapy is just like an ultrasound imaging procedure that expectant mothers may receive. A smooth handpiece is placed on your skin and an image of the tissue beneath is projected on a screen. This allows your practitioner to “see” where they will treat your skin.
But here’s the difference: with Ultherapy, that same handpiece is also used to deliver tiny deposits of focused ultrasound energy at just the right depth below the skin, to the same foundational layer typically addressed in a surgical facelift.
THE LIFT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR Your body’s response to this energy is to recondition tired skin by stimulating the growth of fresh, new collagen. The result is a tightening and gradual lifting—or shifting—of the skin back into a more youthful position and form-fitting shape.
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anaerobic contribution to a sport or activity; all other things being equal (fitness of participants, etc.), the more intense the exercise, the higher the levels of lactate. As the results below show, boxing ranks right at the top as a test of the short-term anaerobic energy system. Researchers have compared boxing-based workouts to treadmill running to determine energy expenditure (J sport Med Phys Fitness 2001 Mar; 41(1):73-77). Eight adult males with boxing-based class workout experience took part in the study, which consisted of the three conditions: • an hour’s boxing-based workout in a
laboratory• an hour’s boxing-based workout in a
gym• an incremental run on a treadmill
In the lab and gym, the men burned 671 and 599 calories respectively. Interestingly, these calorie-burn figures compared with the energy expenditure of the hour’s treadmill run (running is a very effective way of burning calories and the runners covered about 9km in this time).
The energy expenditure figures are high for all the test protocols. More significantly they demonstrate the significant calorie expenditure that boxing-based workout can produce. Moreover, these boxing workouts are more anaerobic and require greater all body power than the treadmill running, confirming that they are an effective way of developing general fitness, power and local muscular endurance under conditions of anaerobic fatigue.
Boxing and boxing training requires energy from both aerobic and anaerobic energy systems. The demands of these energy systems vary in regard to the duration of bouts, just as they would with different length track races (Journal of Sport Science 2002; 20: 939-945). For example, a heavyweight who goes toe to toe for 15 rounds relies on a different spread of energy system usage than an amateur fighter who fights four 2-minute rounds.
According to the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, Indian researchers discovered that lactate levels peak at 14-15mmol/liter and averaged 13.6mmol/liter for four 2-minute rounds compared to 8.3mmol/liter for three 3-minute rounds (Journal of Sci and Medicine 2006; 5: 74-89). Average heart rate was also seen to increase to 192 beats per minute (bpm) from 176bpm. The higher high heart rate levels indicate a higher percentage of VO2max being utilized, a higher anaerobic energy system contribution and greater fight intensity.
Participating in at least two classes per week for a month will get you the transformation you are looking for with your body. Followed by healthy eating habits and TITLE Boxing Club’s workouts you will achieve dramatic results.
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If you think it’s just a sport for the rough and tough, you’re wrong. Boxing is now one of the most popular fitness regimes out there and if it’s a lean, toned, strong body you’re after, then this could be the sport for you.
TITLE Boxing Club, home of the POWER HOUR, offers an exclusive total body workout in a class format for all fitness levels, designed for high calorie burn, providing effective results. You can punch, kick and jab your way to the best shape of your life. There are only three main moves: hooks (“side” punches), jabs (straight forward punches) and upper-cuts (punches going upwards).
Founded in the Kansas City area, TITLE Boxing Club was created by a retired professional boxer and promoter, and a local businessman. The two partnered with TITLE Boxing, a worldwide distributor of boxing, kick boxing and MMA equipment, apparel and accessories. TITLE Boxing Club is now sweeping the nation, providing a premier total weight loss and fitness program for all fitness levels.
Our trainers at TITLE Boxing Club McAllen are boxers and/or kick boxers who lead the POWER HOUR, which consists of a 15-minute warm up to increase your heart rate and get you sweating. Next is 30 minutes on the 100-pound bag doing eight 3-minute rounds
of boxing or kick boxing. The last 15 minutes is core work using medicine balls and body resistance to sculpt the body. You will burn up to 1,000 calories in one POWER HOUR and have FUN doing it! The music is upbeat and inspiring, the workout is kept fresh yet challenging and the trainers are fun and motivating. All you have to do is get yourself to the club and we will do the rest. You can use our wraps and gloves, or purchase your own, and start hitting the bag.
Who is this workout for? Women, men and children…it’s for everyone! Whatever your personal fitness and health goals, we can help you achieve them. Whether it’s weight loss, core strength and balance or emotional release, or to build muscle, increase stamina, compliment your running workout, sleep better, relieve stress or learn boxing basics, we can help.
Weak wrists are likely the only thing that may cause worry; however, after learning how to box properly, you shouldn’t be putting any unnecessary strain on your wrists. In addition, the aim of your punches is so important—align your punches correctly and your knuckles should feel no pain, though many boxers wrap them with tape for extra support.
According to researchers, blood lactate levels are a powerful indicator of the
By Eddie Zavala, NSCA, GM
BOXING for Cardio
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LIPOSUCTION
FAT TRANSFERS
BREAST AUGMENTATION
LASER HAIR REMOVAL
SKIN REJUVENATION (SRA LASER)
SUBLATIVE LASER (ACNE SCARS)
VELASHAPE LASER (REDUCE CIRCUMFERENCE
AND ULTIMATE CELLULITE)
MICRODERMABRASION FACIALS
MIC FAT BURNING SHOTS
LYMPHATIC MASSAGE
HCG DIET
COLLAGEN FACIALS
ANTI- AGING FACIALS
TEEN FACIALS
CHEMICAL PEELS
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RESTORE YOUR HEALTHRESHAPE YOUR BODY
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TUMESCENT LIPOSUCTION
BEFORE AFTER
Proper circulation of oxygen-rich blood is necessary to ensure proper healing. Diabetic patients tend to experience slower healing due to narrower blood vessels that decrease the flow of oxygen to the surgical site. Additionally, this slower blood flow leads to a higher chance of infection. The following are factors to consider when scheduling a surgical procedure.
You can help improve your healing process by: • Making sure that you eat healthy—lots of protein and vitamin C• Alerting your physician if you notice inflammation or redness • Looking for any small openings around the wound• And above all:• Do Not Smoke!
Smoking reduces the oxygen in the blood stream, combine that with compromised blood vessels due to diabetes and you create the “perfect storm” for poor wound healing.
Always be open with your physician about any health problems you may have, especially diabetes, as this will only aid your doctor in making the proper choices in treating any medical condition you may have.
By Armando Moncada, M.D.DIABETES and Wound HealingWound care after any surgery
is very important, especially
for the diabetic patient. Plastic
surgeons are trained to make
incisions and place sutures
in such a way as to reduce
scarring. For the diabetic
patient, special attention is
given to the post operative
wound to insure proper
healing occurs.
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Juvenile Diabetes Assoc. 5K Run & K Fun WalkBentsen Palm Park1804 North Inspiration Road, Mission
EVERY MONDAY
“Doing Healthy Right” Weight Loss Class 12:00 PM and 5:30 PMThe Wellness Center at Renaissance5525 Doctors Dr., EdinburgFor more information, call 956-362-5610.
EVERY 1ST WEDNESDAY
Car Seat Inspection Station4:00 PM – 5:00 PMEdinburg Children’s Hospital1102 W. Trenton Rd., EdinburgFor more information, call 956-388-6519.
EVERY TUESDAY
Diabetes Education Class (call for Spanish class)1:00 PMSponsored by South Texas Health SystemMcAllen Medical Center, 3 East Classroom301 W. Expressway 83, McAllenFor more information, call 956-971-5850.
EVERY 2ND TUESDAY
Weight-Loss Surgery Support Group Meetings6:00 PM – 7:00 PMWeight-Loss Surgery Center416 Lindberg Ave., Ste. B, McAllenFor more information, call 956-664-9611.
EVERY 3RD TUESDAY
Spanish: Alzheimer’s Support Group 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMSouth Texas Behavior Health Center2101 W. Trenton Rd., EdinburgFor more information, call 956-388-1300.
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Cancer Support Group 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMHosted by H.O.P.E. – Helping Other Patients EmotionallyFree to cancer patients and caregiversNew McAllen Public Library, Conf. Rm. B4001 N. 23rd St., McAllenFor more information, call 956-624-3840 or email [email protected].
EVERY 1ST WEDNESDAY
La Leche League 9:30 AM – 11:30 AMSupports and encourages mothers who want to breastfeedEdinburg Children’s Hospital, 2nd Floor Family Room1102 W. Trenton Rd., EdinburgFor more information, call Ann at 956-682-9770.
1ST AND 3RD WEDNESDAYS
Breast Cancer 101 (Support Group)English @ 5:30 PM & Spanish @ 10:00 AMFor women onlyTexas Oncology-McAllen1901 South Second Street, McAllen, TXFor more information, call (956) 687-6169 or send email to [email protected].
EVERY 1ST THURSDAY
US TOO Prostate Cancer Support Group7:00 PMTexas Oncology-McAllen, Community Conference Room1901 South Second Street, McAllenFor more information, contact Anthony Sala at 956-687-5150 or [email protected].
EVERY 1ST AND 3RD THURSDAY
Juvenile Diabetes Support Group 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMSouth Texas Juvenile Diabetes AssociationEdinburg Regional Medical Center, The Texas Room1102 W. Trenton Rd., EdinburgFor more information, call 956-631-8903 or email [email protected].
EVERY 2ND SATURDAY
$10 Heart Risk Assessment 6:00 AM – 10:00 AMBy appointment onlyHeart Hospital Conference Room, 1st Floor500 E. Ridge Rd., McAllenFor more information, call 1-800-879-1033.
EVERY 3RD SATURDAY
Childbirth Education Class in English9:00 AM – 2:00 PMMcAllen Medical Center, Birthing Center301 W. Expressway 83, McAllenTo register, call Yvonne at 956-632-4372.
XCell theRaPy GRaND OPeNING
laNDRUM-CheSteR OB/GyN CeleBRateD 50 yeaRS OF SeRVING Valley WOMeN
EVENTS
On Thursday, October 24, Xcell Orthopaedics celebrated
the grand opening of its newest state-of-the-art physical
therapy complex. The celebration started with a free
lunch and gave guests the opportunity to visit Xcell’s
beautiful new facility. After the official ribbon cutting
ceremony, the guest and office staff celebrated with
an after-hours mixer. Xcell Orthopaedic would like to
thank everyone who attended and saw why Xcell is “The
Doctor’s Choice.”
For over 50 years Valley women have relied on the time-honored approach of Landrum-Chester for needs unique to their stage of life. Dr. Landrum and Dr. Chester have a rich history in women’s health care in the Rio Grande Valley and the state of Texas. Drs. Biddle, Wilson, Coronado, O’ Connor and Almonte-Gonzalez carry on with the excellence in women’s health care, and their friendly talented staff continue the mission of Landrum-Chester.
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teXaS ONCOlOGy 6th aNNUal WalK, RUN ,RIDe.
On Oct. 26 Texas Oncology of McAllen hosted the 6th
Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Ride, Run, Walk. It was
a Community Celebration and all of those who attended
participated in a fundraiser benefiting cancer survivors
of the Rio Grande Valley!
Texas Oncology Supporting The Fighters, Admiring The
Survivors, Honoring The Taken, and Never Giving Up
Hope!
