Empty Nest, January 2015 by Appen Media Group

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Bianco Primary Care As medical students, husband and wife Drs. Michael and Shelley Bianco saw a problem emerging in healthcare. Time after time they heard their physician preceptors tell patients that there was only time to discuss one health concern during appointments. With costs growing and reimbursements from insurance and Medicare shrinking, doctors are being forced to see more patients each day. The practice of medicine has become quantity focused rather than quality focused. Drs. Michael and Shelley Bianco want to change this. Bianco Primary Care is a new type of general practice that gives doctors and patients more time together. This time allows patients the ability to talk with their doctor about health concerns without feeling rushed. They are able to take the time to listen, to develop a personal relationship with their patients and to offer more than just an additional prescription. This caliber of care is delivered within the concierge or subscription model of primary care. In this type of medical practice, patients pay an annual fee that guarantees them more time with their physician. This fee, about the cost of a daily Starbucks coffee, allows the physician to have a smaller patient pool for their practice, giving them the ability to see fewer patients in the day and spend more time with those patients. Joining a concierge medical practice restores the strong doctor-patient relationship that many of us can still remember. Becoming a patient of Bianco Primary Care means same day or next day appointments that start on-time, having access to your doctor by phone or email 24/7, and developing a personal relationship with your doctor. Additionally, Drs. Michael and Shelley Bianco offer nutrition counseling, coordination with specialists and house-calls. Bianco Primary Care is accepting new patients, call for a 30 day no cost trial with Bianco Primary Care.

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• Affordable annual membership fee keeps volume low so doctors have time to listen. Limited volume practice so patients get the time they need (10 times less patients than a normal primary care practice) • Focus on individualized care and personal relationships • 24/7 access to physicians, like having a doctor in the family • 30 day no cost trial to see if its right for you • Health maintenance, acute illness, chronic disease management • Physical exams, sick visits, geriatrics, hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, thyroid and more

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Do you have Balance in your life? By: Angela Butler-Hackett, TRS Parc Communities Fitness & Wellness Director Our average life expectancy is increasing and our ability to enjoy an active and independent lifestyle well into our later years will depend, to a large degree, on how well we maintain our personal fitness level. Most of us equate quality of life in later years to being active, independent and pain free. “There is strong scientific evidence that regular physical activity produces major and extensive health benefits in older adults… in addition, physical activity is associated with higher levels of functional health, a lower risk of falling, and better cognitive function.” (World Health Organization, 2010) One of the major concerns of older adults is falling and lack of balance. More than 1 in 3 adults over the age of 65 fall every year. Maintaining balance is the result of a complex interaction of many systems

and subsystems of the human body. As we age, changes occur that reduce the efficiency of these systems, which in turn jeopardizes our balance. Balance is very complex. Our medications, diseases and physical limitations can all affect our balance as well. Five skills needed for proper balance: 1. Ability to walk and turn the head at the same time. 2. Ability to extend the hip and back. 3. Ability to reach down and pick up something. 4. Ability to reach up. 5. Ability to stand on one foot for five seconds. If you are having concerns about your balance, please contact your doctor and/or physical therapist. There are comprehensive programs that focus on improving balance. Make sure that you are taking care of yourself now so that you will have a long, healthy, and active life.

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So big deal, a little inflammation By: Leslie Gaskill, M.D. Exactly,….. BIG DEAL! Inflammation is not something to take lightly. Let’s put it this way, if you came across a smoldering fire in your house, you wouldn’t just walk away...would you? I suspect that you would consider this an important matter to tend to, because you know that even a small smoldering fire could quickly become a big rip roaring fire that could burn your house down. Your thought process might be something like, “don’t panic, just put the fire out; and put the fire out fast.!” You might even say “Whew, I am glad I caught that fire while it was small, and thank God that I just happened to walk in here and see this.” Yeh, it would be an emotional and financial disaster to lose your home. So what if we were talking about your life? All it takes is ONE fire to cause an event i.e heart attack and stroke. There are many causes of inflammation that can ultimately cause your arteries to be fragile. The arteries can suddenly rupture as plaque pushes through the wall like a volcano. A clot is formed, blocking the flow and BOOM. You have a heart attack or stroke. What causes inflammation? Great question. Stress, bad diet, migraines, autoimmune diseases( like lupus and psoriasis), smoking, cholesterol, insulin resistance, prediabetes, diabetes, PCOS, liver disease, sleep disorders, and, periodontal disease to just name a few. Don’t get a false sense of security if you are a marathon runner, passed your stress test, calcium score, and even have a phenomenal cholesterol

profile. Stay tuned to hear more from us and Plaque Busters in the national arena. If you are serious about your life, and your life is a priority, we can help you before it is too late. We are very experienced in a prevention strategy that works! It is tailored to YOU, your body and your genetics! Right now as spring approaches, most of you are wanting to “get the weight off”. We are excited about our new weight loss program and we will personally coach you. If you want to find out your genetic dietary pattern needs (we are all one of six patterns), we can help you learn how to eat for minimizing your risk of developing plaque and to help you lose weight most effectively for a lifetime. Yes, it’s true: we are not all genetically programmed to eat the same way! Out of all of Dr. Gaskill’s patients that have followed & complied with her cardiovascular prevention method for the past 7 1/2 years, none have had a heart attack or stroke! We also utilize functional/naturopathic medicine in addition to traditional Western medicine to successfully treat a large number of illnesses, including chronic fatigue, pulmonary disorders, food and chemical sensitivities, irritable bowel syndrome, ADD, obesity, migraines, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, digestive disorders, skin disorders, anxiety, depression & insomnia.

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It is estimated that more than 37 million Americans suffer from sinusitis every year, making it one of the most common health conditions in the country. In the past, patients who suffered from sinusitis had two options: medication or sinus surgery. Dr. Bryant Conger now offers balloon sinus dilation, a convenient, comfortable treatment option that may be performed right here in our offices. After the procedure, many patients experience less pain and make fewer visits to their doctor. In most cases, the patient is able to resume normal activities the day of the treatment.1 How does it work? Dr. Conger uses a small balloon to expand the sinus drainage passages and restore normal drainage. Unlike traditional surgery, this treatment does not require the removal of bone or tissue. This shortens the treatment and recovery time and eliminates the need for general anesthesia

and its side effects. Dr. Conger can determine if balloon sinus dilation is right for you. Call us today at 770.343.8675 to schedule an appointment in our Cumming or Roswell office. 1 Transantral, endoscopically guided balloon dilatation of the ostiomeatal complex for chronic rhinosinusitis under local anesthesia. Stankiewicz J, Tami T, Truitt T, Atkins J, Liepert D, Winegar B. Am J of Rhinology. 2009 May-June; 321-327.

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