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Last month I shared a little of my own personal experience as a teen mom. We’re now going to explore WHY some teens are purposely choosing to become parents sooner than later and what we as parents can do to help steer them towards making more responsible choices. First off, lets agree that we can’t control them, however, we can provide the resources they need to make better decisions in the split second that it takes to either say, “yes�,� no�, “condom, or no condom�. You may wander, “why on earth would my baby, choose to get pregnant?� the answers vary from person to person, but I’ll name a few: Some make the choice to become a parent to fill a void. Some are in too deep with boyfriends or girlfriends to the point where they feel the need to create a “forever� bond with him or her. Some teens can’t see past their surroundings, which causes them to have a settled mindset of mediocrity. Which brings me to my next point, are we still connecting and talking to our kids or have our lives gotten so crowded that we’ve become numb to their
teenage needs and desires? We can no longer have the mindset of, “it won’t happen to my child because my baby is smarter than that� We should instead shift our thoughts to educating them on the various types of birth control, selfworth, self-respect, self-love, and the importance of planning a future. If they are already sexually active or you feel strongly that they might be considering it, it’s time to get comfortable talking to them about birth control. It probably won’t hurt to go ahead and start your young ladies on a birth control method and as often as needed remind them that birth control only prevents pregnancy. Also, don’t be ashamed to arm them with condoms or at least make sure they know where to get them, especially if you know for a fact that they are doing it. It’s better to be proactive than reactive. We are living in a time where waiting to have sex isn’t popular and some of them are feeling the pressure. If we give them what they need from us emotionally, spiritually, and physically they won’t be perfect, but they’ll feel empowered to make responsible choices concerning sex. LaTasha Hill
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thing for our bottom line, but it was the best thing to do for our patients. The clinic is designed to serve patients with non-life threatening illnesses or injuries who need prompt attention but who do not require emergency care. If you have a fever or a severe sore throat, if you sprain your ankle on the tennis court or cut yourself working in the yard and need a few stitches, the Community Care Clinic is the right place for you at the right time for the right cost. In its first year, the clinic treated around 13,000 cases. Those patients would have spent an estimated $13 million more for the same treatment in an Emergency Center.
Emergent care requires 24-hour access to a full staff of emergency medicine professionals and advanced technologies. No one asked Phoebe to open the clinic. It The Emergency Center is the highest-cost point of access for care. Often, patients wasn’t something we had to do or even necessarily needed to do. It wasn’t the best who show up in our EC don’t truly need that
level of care. Through our Community Care Clinic, Phoebe can now offer the appropriate level of care more quickly and more affordably. Respiratory infections are one of the most common illnesses our providers see in the CCC. The average cost to treat one of those patients in the clinic is $122.83. The average EC charge for a patient with a respiratory infection is $1,187.28. Phoebe’s main Emergency Center is one of the busiest in Georgia with more than 60,000 visits annually. The Community Care Clinic has helped reduce congestion and lower wait times. We’re proud to provide this service to the people of south Georgia. We encourage you to use the Community Care Clinic for your healthcare needs when it’s appropriate for your care. We look forward to treating you there and helping you maintain good health.
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5 Ways To Inspire Living Kidney Donation
By Risa Simon, Author, Shift Your Fate
BEGIN BY SHARING YOUR STORY. If you don’t feel comfortable telling your story, consider having a family member or friend become your donor advocate to help you spread the word and raise awareness about living donation and your need for a kidney. It may help to also share with people that the need for kidneys is nationwide. Let it be known that over 100,000 people wait alongside you for a deceased donor’s kidney. By making the message bigger than yourself, you are creating an opportunity to help more people by educating the public while potentially finding a willing donor. Cultivate the call to action by describing how kidneys from living donors offer better outcomes and a life-saving alternative to the long, uncertain wait. More people may be willing to consider living donation if they are aware of the need, process, risks and benefits of living kidney donation. Your job is to enlighten as many people as possible without pressuring someone to feel that they “have to” do something. The objective is pure and simple: To create interest and awareness in this altruistic path. If you’re asking for anything, you’re asking people to consider becoming your donor advocate by increasing awareness. The more people that increase awareness about living kidney donation,
the greater the potential for saving lives. Though it may be difficult, try your best to remain emotionally neutral to the different types of responses you’ll receive. Do not be surprised if some individuals act as if they’re going to help you, but never follow through. There may be overzealous offers from individuals who think they can help you, but can’t. You might also observe a lack of interest from individuals who assume they cannot help you, though they actually could. This can be difficult to witness; however, living donation is a choice that people have to make for themselves. The best you can do is to provide information about living donation and your personal experience with kidney disease. It’s important to remember that individual responses are not a reflection of how much someone cares about you. Recognize that living kidney donation isn’t for everyone. It takes a very special person to step up, and an extremely healthy person to pass the qualification process. Don’t take responses personally. Your ideal donor is out there. They just need to be exposed to this extraordinary opportunity to help.
5 WAYS TO INSPIRE LIVING KIDNEY DONATION #1: BE NATURAL, YET INFORMATIVE. Share your circumstances in a relaxed and informative way. Give your listener’s time to digest your message and contemplate a way to help. #2: MAKE IT BIGGER THAN YOURSELF. Weave the numbers of the nation’s kidney shortage into your message. Include the long, unpredictable and life-threatening wait. Optimize
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the internet. Start with your family and friends. Use email, websites, social media, blogs and bulletin boards to slowly expand your circle of influence. #3: KEEP IT UPBEAT. Though your circumstances may be grim, share the hopeful side of receiving a transplant. Be enthusiastically optimistic about receiving the gift that can optimize your remaining years. #4: HIGHLIGHT BENEFITS OF HAVING A TRANSPLANT FROM A LIVING KIDNEY DONOR. Explain how living donors allow those in need to plan and schedule their transplant when they need it most. Underscore how living donor kidney transplants offer extended years of function and better outcomes. #5: ENCOURAGE ACTION. Refer curious parties to reliable websites (NKF) and your transplant center for unbiased information and next steps. Encourage potential donors to educate their loved ones and seek their blessing before testing begins. It may take a village of offers to find your ideal donor. Take the pledge to give it all you’ve got. Share your message with someone new at least once a day. Be a voice for the voiceless. Believe your best life is not only possible—it’s coming your way now. A CONVERSATION CAN SAVE A LIFE. Learn more Need help getting the conversation started? Call our hotline 1.855.653.2273 Or email us at nkfcares@kidney.org About NKF Cares
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Making Smart Choices After Gastric Bypass Surgery On her fifth attempt, at age 64, Diana Nyad finally completed the 110.86-mile swim from Cuba to Florida. She knew exactly what she was in for, having previously encountered dehydration, terrible weather and stinging box jellyfish that triggered severe cramping and raging pain. But in 2015, for the more than 45,000 people in the U.S. who had Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RNYGB) surgery, the gastrointestinal perils they encountered post-op were a lot more challenging than they had expected. That’s because until now, researchers hadn’t clearly identified the bloating, gas and food intolerances patients develop as they begin shedding their excess weight. Researchers writing in the British Journal of Surgery revealed recently that over
70 percent of RNYGB patients cannot eat high-fat or high-sugar foods or red meats without experiencing troubling gastrointestinal distress. Well, those Food Felons that fuel obesity, heart disease, dementia, wrinkles and a lousy sex life are just what you should eliminate from your diet anyway -- and after surgery, you’re going to hear it big-time from your newly redesigned gut! So we’re here to say congrats on having the surgery, but make sure you commit to changing your habits and lifestyle before the procedure. It’ll help you reverse Type 2 diabetes and dodge complications far worse than box jellyfish stings. Then afterward, like Nyad, you’ll be able to declare: “I got to ... have a dream that was so epic and to ... stick with it, to finally arrive at that shore -- that defines a life, that story.�
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WHAT IS COLORECTAL CANCER?
The wall of the colon and rectum is made up of several layers. Colorectal cancer starts in the innermost layer (the mucosa) and can grow through some or all of the other layers. When cancer cells are in the wall, they can then grow into blood vessels or lymph vessels (tiny channels that carry away waste and fluid). From there, they can travel to nearby lymph nodes or to distant parts of the body.
Colorectal cancer is a cancer that starts in the colon or the rectum. These cancers can also be named colon cancer or rectal cancer, depending on where they start. Colon cancer and rectal cancer are often grouped together because they have many features in common.
The stage (extent of spread) of a colorectal cancer depends on how deeply it grows into the wall and if it has spread outside the colon or rectum. For more information on staging, see “Colorectal cancer stages.” The normal colon and rectum
Cancer starts when cells in the body begin to grow out of control. Cells in nearly any part of the body can become cancer, and can spread to other areas of the body. To learn more about how cancers start and spread, see What Is Cancer?
The colon and rectum are parts of the digestive system, which is also called the gastrointestinal (GI) system (see illustration). The colon and rectum make up the large intestine (or large bowel). Most of the large intestine is made up of the colon, a muscular tube about 5 feet long. The colon absorbs water and salt from the remaining food matter after it goes through the small intestine (small bowel).
HOW DOES COLORECTAL CANCER START? Most colorectal cancers begin as a growth on the inner lining of the colon or rectum called a polyp. Some types of polyps can change into cancer over the course of several years, but not all polyps become cancer. The chance of changing into a cancer depends on the kind of polyp. The 2 main types of polyps are: Adenomatous polyps (adenomas): These polyps sometimes change into cancer. Because of this, adenomas are called a pre-cancerous condition. Hyperplastic polyps and inflammatory polyps: These polyps are more common, but in general they are not pre-cancerous.
The waste matter that is left after going through the colon goes into the rectum, the final 6 inches of the digestive system, where it is stored until it passes out of the body through the anus. illustration of the digestive system showing the liver, gallbladder, ascending colon, small intestine, cecum, appendix, rectum, esophagus, stomach, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon and anus Types of cancer in the colon and rectum
interstitial cells of Cajal. Some are non-cancerous (benign). These tumors can be found anywhere in the digestive tract, but it is unusual to find them in the colon. They are discussed in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST). Lymphomas are cancers of immune system cells that typically start in lymph nodes, but they can also start in the colon, rectum, or other organs. Information on lymphomas of the digestive system is included in Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Sarcomas can start in blood vessels, muscle layers, or other connective tissues in the wall of the colon and rectum. Sarcomas of the colon or rectum are rare. They are discussed in Sarcoma Adult Soft Tissue Cancer. Written by References The American Cancer Society medical and editorial content team Our team is made up of doctors and master’s-prepared nurses with deep knowledge of cancer care as well as journalists, editors, and translators with extensive experience in medical writing. American Cancer Society medical information is copyrighted material. For reprint requests, please contact permissionrequest@cancer.org.
Adenocarcinomas make up more than 95% of colorectal cancers. These cancers start in cells that form glands that make mucus to lubricate the inside of the colon and rectum. When doctors talk about colorectal cancer, they are almost always talking about this type.
Dysplasia, another pre-cancerous condition, is an area in a polyp or in the lining of the colon or rectum where the cells look abnormal (but not like true cancer cells).
Other, less common types of tumors can also start in the colon and rectum. These include:
For more detailed information on the types of polyps and conditions that can lead to colorectal cancer, see Understanding Your Pathology Report: Colon Polyps.
Carcinoid tumors start from specialized hormonemaking cells in the intestine. They are discussed in Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors.
If cancer forms in a polyp, it can eventually begin to grow into Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) start from the wall of the colon or rectum. specialized cells in the wall of the colon called the
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ARE THERE ANY GOOD ALTERNATIVE TO COLONOSCOPY TO SCREEN FOR COLON CANCER? DEAR DOCTOR K: I heard about a new home test that detects colon cancer. Is it a good alternative to colonoscopy?
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doesn’t require sedation. These tests not only can see cancer, but also abnormalities (adenomas) that can become cancerous in the future. The tests also allow the adenomas and some very early cancers to be removed during the test.
The new test appears to be an advance, but I don’t think it’s as good as colonoscopy. Particularly for people who are at higher risk for colon cancer, I regard colonoscopy as the best test.
In August 2014, the FDA approved Cologuard, a new test for colorectal cancer. The Cologuard test is done at home. You collect a stool sample and mail it to a laboratory for analysis. Like the fecal occult test, it checks for blood in stool. But the new test also looks for abnormal DNA.
Colon (or colorectal) cancer lies in the wall of the colon. It can cause painless bleeding. The amount of blood can be so small (“occult blood�) that it isn’t visible in the bowel movement, but it can be detected by chemical tests. Performing these tests for blood in the bowel movement — fecal occult blood tests — has been a traditional way of trying to catch colon cancer early.
Colon cancers develop because genes in the cells lining the colon have developed mutations. The abnormal DNA caused by these mutations, like occult blood, is shed in the bowel movement. That abnormal DNA can now be detected by special tests.
However, colonoscopy remains the best way for catching colorectal cancer early. This test, done under sedation, uses an instrument to look inside the colon. A similar procedure, flexible sigmoidoscopy, looks at about half of the colon and
One large study of nearly 10,000 people found the new test to be very effective. People in the study were given a fecal occult blood test, the Cologuard test and a colonoscopy. Cologuard detected 92 percent of the cancers that colonoscopy found; the fecal occult test detected 74 percent. Cologuard also found 69 percent of the polyps that
were considered most likely to turn into cancer. The fecal occult test found 46 percent. On the down side, the Cologuard test produced more false positives than the fecal occult test. A false positive test says there is a polyp or cancer when none actually exists — and that requires further investigation with a colonoscopy to confirm or rule out the diagnosis. The new Cologuard was approved for screening in people ages 50 to 85 who have an average risk of colon cancer. It is not meant as a substitute for colonoscopy if you have a greater-than-average risk. This includes people with: A history of polyps or prior colorectal cancer; A strong family history of colorectal cancer; Ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease. Cologuard offers another option for colorectal cancer screening. But right now, colonoscopy still remains the best screening method. It is recommended once every 10 years for people age 50 and over who have an average risk of colorectal cancer.
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Once the dinner bell rings and it’s time to focus on the night’s main course without overshooting a calorie count, aim for a tasty yet healthy main dish like this recipe for Chicken and Vegetables. Combining skinless chicken thighs with frozen vegetables is a simple way to keep nutrition at the forefront while still enjoying a comforting dinner. Find more healthconscious recipes at health.gov.
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Recipe courtesy of the USDA Servings: 4 1 1/2 tablespoons margarine 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 cup onions, chopped 1 pound chicken thighs (4 ounces each), boneless and skinless 1 package (10 ounces) cut green beans, frozen 1/4 teaspoon pepper In heavy skillet, melt margarine. Add garlic and onions; stir until blended. Cook over medium heat, until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet. Place chicken in skillet. Cook over medium heat until chicken is thoroughly done and no longer pink in color, about 12 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm. Place green beans, pepper and cooked onions in same skillet. Cover and cook over mediumlow heat until beans are tender, about 5 minutes. Add chicken to vegetable mixture. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 3 minutes. Note: To remove bone from bone-in chicken thighs: Place chicken on cutting board. Remove skin from thighs. Turn chicken thighs over. Cut around bone and remove.
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A Smooth Way to Start Your Day
A wealth of research shows that starting each morning with a nutritious breakfast delivers benefits throughout the day. If you’re pressed for time or simply need to mix up your morning routine, put a fresh spin on a time-saving favorite by making a smoothie bowl. According to registered dietitian and nutritionist Carolyn Brown, people love to eat with a spoon and find it more mentally and physically satisfying. The same goes for adding texture, such as a crunchy topping like goodnessknows snack squares. These satisfying, gluten free snacks are crafted with the goodness of whole nuts, real fruits and toasted oats, with no artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners. Divided into four snackable squares per serving and nestled in a layer made with dark chocolate, one individual, two-bite square contains only about 40 calories. Find out more about how doing a little good for yourself can go a long way at goodnessknows.com.
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Recipe courtesy of Alison Ray of So Chic Life 2/3 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract sea salt 1/2 cup almond milk, 2 percent milk or soy milk 1 small banana (or 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce) goodnessknows snack squares (any flavor) grated coconut, to taste In small bowl, mix together oats, coconut milk, chia seeds, vanilla and pinch of salt. Cover and place in refrigerator at least 30 minutes, or overnight to help flavors soak in. In blender or food processor, combine oat mixture with remaining milk and half of the banana (or applesauce). Blend until smooth and creamy. Pour creamy oats into bowl, and top with snack squares, coconut and slices of remaining banana half. Tip: To thin consistency, use additional milk.
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The sharpness of pecorino cheese, combined with peppery arugula, complements the velvety texture of fava beans in this salad. With nutrition on your mind, a salad is always a go-to choice for a lunch that will please your taste buds without forcing you to sacrifice health goals. Find more nutritional recipes including tasty strawberries at californiastrawberries.com.
Strawberry and Fava Bean Salad with Pecorino
Recipe courtesy of California Strawberry Commission Servings: 6 2 quarts water kosher or sea salt 2 cups shelled fresh fava beans (about 2 pounds in pods) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons lemon juice
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2 cups fresh California strawberries, stemmed and quartered coarsely ground black pepper 3 cups rucola (wild arugula) pecorino cheese In large pot over high heat, bring water to boil. Add pinch of salt and fava beans. Boil 1 minute; drain and cool fava beans in ice water. Drain fava beans; pinch one end and slip off tough skins of larger beans (Note: skin on small beans is not usually tough). Discard skins. Whisk together olive oil, vinegar and lemon juice. In large bowl, season fava beans and strawberries with salt and pepper. Add rucola and enough dressing mixture to coat salad lightly. Mix gently and spoon onto platter or six salad plates. With vegetable peeler, shave cheese generously over salad. Grind more pepper on top.
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NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. In addition, National Nutrition Month® promotes the Academy and its members to the public and the media as the most valuable and credible source of timely, scientifically-based food and nutrition information. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day, also celebrated in March, increases awareness of registered dietitian nutritionists as the indispensable providers of food and nutrition services and recognizes RDNs for their commitment to helping people enjoy healthy lives.
“Put Your Best Fork Forward” is the theme for NNM 2017 which serves as a reminder that each one of us holds the tool to make healthier food choices. Making small changes during National Nutrition Month® and over time, helps improve health now and into the future. As nutrition experts, Academy members can help guide the public on gradually shifting toward healthier eating styles by promoting NNM activities and messages during March.
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Be sure to visit the Academy’s National Nutrition Month® website during the upcoming months for new and updated resources to help make the NNM 2017 celebration an infinite success!
Initiated in March 1973 as a weeklong event, “National Nutrition Week” became a month-long observance in 1980 in response to growing public interest in nutrition. Read more in the article, “National Nutrition Month: A Brief History.”
The Academy’s mission is to promote optimal nutrition and well-being for all people by advocating for its members. With more than 100,000 credentialed practitioners, the Academy is the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. The majority of the Academy’s members are registered dietitian nutritionists and nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered.
National Nutrition Month® is the property of the Academy. Its use is encouraged, but only in accordance with the Academy’s published guidelines. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.
With the first “National Nutrition Week” in 1973, it was embraced by members of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as a way to deliver nutrition education messages to the public while promoting the profession of dietetics. In 1980, the week-long celebration expanded to become National Nutrition Month®. Over the years, the theme has
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reflected trends and culture of the time, but has always remained true to its original purpose: “To increase the public’s awareness of the importance of good nutrition and position Academy members as the authorities in nutrition.” For More Information NNM inquiries should be directed to nnm@eatright.org. For media related information contact Public Relations at 312/ 899-4769 or media@eatright.org.
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