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Botox and injectables have come a long way in achieving a more youthful appearance BY JENNIFER FAUCI
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he holidays are a wonderful, but stressful time of year. In fact, some say that the start of school in September is what triggers the annual stress-fest all the way through January. But don’t let that exhaustion and worry show up on your face. Botox and injectables have come a long way. No longer do people associate Botox treatment with frozen faces and tight, unnatural looking skin. At Deep Blue Med Spa a team of certified medical aestheticians and physician assistants aim to help you relax and leave you feeling—and looking—more youthful and refreshed than you did when you walked through the door. And there’s a variety of treatments to choose from to correct wrinkles, smile lines, crow’s feet and saggy skin. For those concerned about their chin area, consider Kybella,
a non-surgical treatment with active ingredients that break down excess fat under the chin, helping to gradually contour the neck area. The formula is administered through a very fine needle and it takes about 15 to 20 minutes to complete the treatment. Two to four sessions are typically recommend depending on the needs of the patient. Perhaps you simply want injectables to combat the process of aging? Fortunately, a wide range is available to help address common cosmetic concerns such as wrinkles, fine lines, deep creases and volume loss. Botox treatment allows for smoother, more supple skin using an injectable formula made from a diluted form of botulinum toxin Type A. The formula helps to relax facial muscles that are involuntarily contracted. With little to no down time, the treatment is quick and can even be done on a lunch break. Results tend to last three to six months, and should be maintained with regular follow-up appointments. Other injectables include Dysport, Juvéderm,
Restylane, Radiesse and Sculptra Aesthetic. Beauty today is all about natural, healthy looking skin but even that sometimes needs a little help. Before you undergo treatment, a member of the Deep Blue team will assess your skin type, discuss any of your concerns and share their thoughts on what would be the best treatment and course of action for the appointment. The staff makes you feel at home during any medical or cosmetic procedure, especially for first-timers, to ensure that their physical and emotional experience is painless. Gentle injections to the face will create a less tired and more refreshed version of you (patients may experience bruising, swelling and numbness at first, all of which should fade within a few days’ time). Treat yourself to the gift of renewal this holiday season. Deep Blue Med Spa is located at 999 Franklin Ave., Garden City. Visit www. deepbluemedspa.com to find a treatment that is right for you.
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The Future Of Treating Liver Disease
020 brings with it significant hope for advancements in liver disease across many different conditions. We will see the first medication approved for the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Fatty liver disease is the most common liver disease in America. Currently, diet and exercise are the only treatments. Drug development for its treatment has been slow with most drugs failing to show efficacy or being associated with significant side effects. Obeticholic acid, however, a drug already approved for the treatment of primary biliary cholangitis, has shown promise in treating fatty liver, and will likely be approved by the FDA in late March to
accompanied by continued diet, exercise and control of diabetes in patients with this condition.
THE SPECIALIST David Bernstein, MD
treat fatty liver. While this medication is not a panacea, it finally will offer hope for patients. Successful treatment of fatty liver will not come from medications alone and this new therapy must be
There is also research being done in autoimmune liver disease and we hope to see some positive results in 2020. There are numerous clinical trials with new medications treating both primary biliary cholangitis and primary sclerosing cholangitis. These should report out early clinical results and hopefully these preliminary results will lead to the expansion in research to fill the void of treatment of these conditions. Several years ago, all the buzz in liver disease was about new treatments for chronic hepatitis Current
therapies cure more than 95 percent of people with hepatitis C using affordable 8 to 12 week regimens with minimal side effects. Sadly, there is a rise in the number of new hepatitis C cases due to the opioid epidemic, especially in our youth. The challenge in 2020 is to find and treat these patients while simultaneously treating their opioid addictions. If this can be done, we can prevent the spread of hepatitis C and hopefully get back on track to eliminate this disease in the U.S. by the stated goal of 2030. Perhaps the real need and excitement revolves around hepatitis B. More potent vaccines were recently introduced to better prevent this infection. This common condition can
be treated with essentially lifelong suppressive medications, which are not curative therapy. These treatments have been shown to reverse fibrosis and to reduce but not eliminate the risk of developing liver cancer. There is now real interest in developing new therapies to not only treat but cure hepatitis B. Several new diagnostic tests are being introduced,which will allow physicians to better monitor patients for response. 2020 looks to be an exciting year in liver medicine. I hope that by this time next year, there will be many new and exciting developments to discuss that will improve the lives of people suffering from liver disease as well as their families.
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New Year, New Workouts Get motivated with these fun fitness classes
He just left his prostate Hot Flow Yoga cancer treatment. BY CYNDI ZAWESKI
workout that you can see or feel the benefits of as immediately. People The Modern Improvement Club, walk out energized for the rest of the Syosset etting back into shape conTreating prostate cancer shouldn’t take over your life. day. Hours after the class your body www.themodernic.com sistently tops the list of “most to burn calories.” If you we’ll think yoga all chanting At CyberKnife® of Long Island, getisyou back to continues popular New Year’s resoluThe class is designed for men and complicated poses, allow The tions.” Finding an enjoyable workout the people you love—fast. and women (16-plus) of all fitness Modern Improvement Club’s Hot is the number one way to keep levels. interest and motivation high. Steven Flow Yoga class to change your mind. This 68-minute class is Koeppel, ownerthan and head trainerwe’ve at For more a decade, used CyberKnife to help men with TRX MPulse designed to energize with upbeat The Modern Improvement Club in prostate cancer not just survive, but thrive. With locations close to BeachFIT Long Island, Oceanside music and heart rate raising moves, Syosset, saidthis easing into a funtargets fitness tumors home, treatment with pinpoint www.beachfitlongisland.com none of which involveprecision—resulting standing on routine is key to reaching goalseff while in fewer visits and side ects. And, as part of Northwell Health, you’llGet ready to feel the burn with your head. avoiding injury and burn out. have access to the most experienced cancer fighters in the state. this innovative suspension workout. A modern take on Bikram style “Do something realistic,” Koeppel yoga, participants can expect a full TRX, also known as Total Resistance said. “Find something you enjoy. bodycare—because workout that canlife torch up cancer to exercises, is all about functional We’re raising the standard of health after is Find something you can sustain that 800 calories per class while increas- training. Developed by a former U.S. beautiful when you can truly thrive. makes you stronger as you go.” ing flexibility. The room is heated to Navy SEAL, the training methods If the thought of logging hours 108 degrees using the fitness center’s allow participants to leverage on the treadmill makes you want to state-of-the-art heat- gravity for the ultimate body weight next-day appointmentself-regulating at (877) 775-1854 stay Book in bed,athese boredom-busting ing system while freshly oxygenated workout. fitness are justat theNorthwell.edu/FastTreatment ticket orclasses learn more air is pumped in during class. BeachFIT Long Island in to kickstart your 2020 workout “There is really nothing else like Oceanside specializes in TRX, regime. it,” Koeppel said. “There is no other offering 70 classes a week dedicated to the core engaging routine. The fitness center’s signature TRX MPulse workouts combine High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and Constant High Intensity rounds (CHI) for a calorie burning workout. Strength work with cardio drills and mobility work ensure a multidimensional workout. “If you want to feel like you got a total body workout, TRX is the way to go,” said Christina Boccio, who co-owns BeachFIT Long Island with Staffed by board-certified lipid specialists with decades of experience. her husband, Michael. “What draws Our center works collaboratively with referring physicians to people to it is that they feel it and proactively manage patients’ blood cholesterol and risk factors: see results faster than traditional • Cardiovascular risk assessment • Familial Hypercholesterolemia workouts.” (FH) The classes are designed for all • Nutritional Counseling fitness levels and vary in length. • Family history of heart disease • Cardio-Genetic Evaluation They are also offered multiple times • Inability to achieve cholesterol/ • Coronary Artery Calcification a day, making it easy to fit into your triglyceride goal • Elevated hs-CRP or Lp(a) schedule. • Statin Intolerance • Non-Statin Therapy “People who are new to fitness • Advanced Therapy-PCSK9 can work out next to athletes and fit • Heart Attack at a Young Age inhibitors right in,” Boccio said. “It is a recipe for motivation.” czaweski@antonmediagroup.com
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designed Shred class at Dany Holdstein Two Worlds gym in Greenvale. The 50-minute class combines full body resistance training with continuous cardio training for total conditioning. This intense athletic workout uses a variety of equipment and cycle activity with built in recovery, for an efficient, easy to follow workout. Great for all fitness levels, each move can be modified or progressed. “People love the class because it goes by so fast,” Giallanzo said. “It allows people to work at their own pace so you don’t get discouraged. Each week, clients can really see their progress.”
Lyra/Aerial Hoop Dream Dance Fitness, East Meadow www.dreamdancefitness.com Talk about fun fitness. Dream Dance Fitness’ group classes are designed to keep your mind and body active. This Lyra/Aerial Hoop not only tones, it builds confidence at any fitness level. “It is great for any shape and size,” said co-owner and certified dance and fitness instructor Natasha Roman. “You can make it your own and you’re not in comparison to
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anyone else. You’ll be on a literal high.” In this hour long class, you’ll learn how to use the lyra (aerial hoop) by strengthening your core, and using various fitness techniques. Roman inspires class goers to try different tricks that empower and blast calories. “You’re suspended in the air and you feel like you’re flying,” she said. “It is fun but you’re burning a lot of calories during class and getting a great workout.”
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New Year, New Family: Taking Care of You During & After Pregnancy
Tuesday, January 28, 6:00–8:00 pm Free event Northwell Health Corporate 2000 Marcus Avenue, New Hyde Park Preparing to become a parent is an incredibly exciting time. From the moment you start trying to conceive through pregnancy and postpartum, your healthcare needs change tremendously. Join us to learn about nutrition and perinatal stress management.
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Program starts Thursday, February 6, 2020 12:00–1:00 pm, Northwell Health Corporate, 2000 Marcus Ave, New Hyde Park, NY or 5:30–6:30 pm, Katz Institute for Women’s Health, 1981 Marcus Ave, Suite E110, New Hyde Park, NY Core 4, your personalized plan for effective, long-term weight loss, is taught by a registered dietitian to educate and inspire you to make the healthy changes you need to get to your ideal weight. This 12-week program is followed by an additional three months of bi-weekly support meetings. For more information please call (516) 881-7060.
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hen Hicksville resident Arjun Mainali was attending college in his home country of Nepal, he read a story that would change his life and hundreds of others. The piece, entitled “The Blood Donor,” inspired Mainali to give blood for the first time at age 19 in 1987. “I have seen, so many times, [people] were afraid to donate blood as they used to think donating blood makes their body weaker,” he explained. “Seeing this situation, I decided to donate blood. I thought maybe I could save people.” Mainali has since gone on to donate blood 172 times across 17 countries, helping to save the lives of 516 people. January is National Blood Donor Month, the perfect time to resolve to be a regular blood donor and help save lives. Extreme winter weather in some parts of the country and seasonal illnesses often make it difficult for the American Red Cross to maintain a sufficient blood supply at this time of year. Blood donations and platelets
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The following is a list of New York Blood Center’s Long Island Donor Centers. Schedule an appointment online at https:// donate.nybc.org/donor/ schedules/zip Lake Success Donor Center, 2500 Marcus Ave, Lake Success (1/4 mile East of Lakeville Road) Massapequa Donor Center, 1050 Sunrise Highway, Massapequa (Next to Vitamin Shoppe, just east of Kohl’s) Rockville Centre Donor Center, 290 Sunrise Highway, Rockville Centre dreams so many times.” The process is simple and safe. You can donate whole blood every 56 days or up to six times a year. Anyone who is in good health, is older than 16 and weighs at least 110 pounds is eligible to donate, according to the American Red Cross. “Donating blood is not harmful,” Mainali said. “All healthy people can do it so don’t be afraid to donate.” Before you donate be sure to eat at your regular mealtimes and drink plenty of fluids, according to the New York Blood Center. If you are donating platelets, do not take aspirin or products containing aspirin, for at least 48 hours before your appointment. The process usually takes less than an hour. “Once you begin to donate and understand the importance, you’ll be likely to donate again,” Palmeri concluded. “You will feel wonderful knowing that you saved someone’s life.”
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Everything You Want To Know About Bunions But Never Asked
bunion deformity is one of the most common foot conditions. The big toe shifts toward the other toes and the inside of the joint bulges inward. The widening of the foot causes pain from tightness in shoegear something I call “shoe conflict.” As the joint becomes misaligned more pain occurs. This deformity can be corrected with foot surgery when indicated.
Definition and Symptoms
The medical term for bunion is Hallux Valgus which in Latin means big toe bending outward. Bunio means enlargement in Latin. The base of the big toe joint pushes inward as the big toe itself pushes over toward the other toes. The joint bulges inward causing a medial eminence (bump), which rubs in shoes and becomes red and inflamed over time. This pain and rubbing left unchecked often leads to greater complications.
Causes
Overpronation, aka over-flattening of the foot while standing or walking,
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One study of aboriginal tribes showed that barefoot walkers developed bunions at a similar frequency as more traditional shoe wearing populations. Shoe gear may exacerbate symptoms of bunions but aren’t necessarily causative.
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puts extra pressure on the big toe joint. This extra stress makes the big toe joint (first metatarsophalangeal joint) unstable which causes the attaching tendons and ligaments to pull the bone out of place. Over time the joint moves over and a bunion forms. Overly elastic ligaments can also contribute to a bunion’s growth.
Prevalence
About 30 percent of the population develops bunions, which indicates how common they are. Genetics play a role as do foot type and structure. Women suffer with bunions more than men, but men are not immune.
Conservative measures are tried first. These include: paring of calluses, changing shoegear, altering activity level, paddings and toe spacers, custom prescribed orthotics, anti-inflammatory injections, PRP (platelet rich plasma) therapy and physical therapy. When conservative measures do not work or the deformity is too large surgery may be recommended. Modern bunion surgery offers sophisticated and gentle options. Depending on the patient and type of bunion the right procedure is determined. I often employ a near pain-free procedure with a smaller, mini-invasive approach. The biomechanics of the foot and the patient’s lifestyle are taken into account. The days of crutches and
non weight-bearing are behind us. A cast post procedure is not necessary. With proper bandaging and use of a surgical shoe one can actually walk and bear weight right away, albeit carefully and only as needed during the first week. Stitches are removed around two weeks after surgery. Bandages are changed weekly. Each patient varies; some return to work in a couple weeks. Others may return after 4-5 weeks. Today’s diagnostics and procedures available for bunion correction assure an optimal result. Less pain, less swelling and smaller and barely visible incisions have become commonplace when a thoughtful plan is used. Dr. William Levine is a board certified Podiatrist with 26 years of experience. He is the owner of Manhasset Podiatry, a private practice located at 1180 Northern Blvd. in Manhasset. Levine is on staff at Fifth Avenue Surgery Center in Manhattan and performs surgery there.
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Staff and Directors with at least 5 and up to 18 years of experience in Assisted Living, Memory Care, Building Services, Food Service and hands-on resident care. Would you trust your loved one to anyone else?
Health, Comfort, & Peace for 2020 DR. MARLENE L. LEVY PhD, LCSW, DAIPM CONTACT:
516.944.3885
BRIEF CLINICAL HYPNOSIS • Weight Reduction • Pain Reduction •
Test Anxiety • Anxiety, Stress Management • Smoking Cessation PRESIDENT/FACULTY - “The New York Society of Clinical Hypnosis” [NYSCH.ORG] -*NYS Social Work provider for CE credits! CONSULTANT - The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis [ASCH.NET] DIPLOMATE/FACULTY - “American Academy of Pain Management” * Recorded clinical sessions * Insurance not accepted
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[The ONLY Society in the US to Certify Master Level and above State Licensed Health Care Providers]
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JANUARY 8 - 14, 2020 • HEALTHY LIVING
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Memory Care Like No Other Find strength in our expertise
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia takes both heart and science – knowing what expert approaches to take, and providing such care with compassion. This is what we do every day at The Bristal at Lake Success. Our community is dedicated 100% to state-of-the-art memory care, built upon a solid foundation of success caring for seniors at our family of assisted living communities across the tri-state area. We’ve also developed an alliance with Northwell Health’s Feinstein Institute, initiating opportunities for advancements in dementia care. Altogether, this means peace of mind for you, proven memory care for your loved one, and the freedom to share and embrace every moment. Come visit a truly extraordinary community where memory care is everything: The Bristal at Lake Success.
Schedule Your Visit Today 69 NORTH SERVICE ROAD | LAKE SUCCESS, NY 11020 Only 30 minutes from Manhattan and close to the LIRR
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