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3 Reasons why you need cryotherapy during winter months Brought to you by — Hydralive Therapy You may be thinking, “It’s getting cold outside. Do I really need to continue with cryotherapy at this time of year?” The answer is: Yes! Cryotherapy is beneficial during the winter months, and you’ll soon see why as you read the advantages listed below: 1. Cryotherapy fights winter weight Seasonal weight gain during winter in the United States is 5-10 lbs. And we all know why. Gym-goers lose their motivation to exercise as temperatures drop. Cold weather breeds lethargy, and the temptation to stay indoors with a blanket, hot chocolate and Netflix is hard to resist. And then comes the holidays with all sorts of seasonal parties, feasts and treats. When you continue with Cryotherapy sessions throughout winter, you can manage this annual weight gain by burning hundreds of calories in a single session. Cryotherapy also boosts metabolism, which in turn helps you burn more calories all day. 2. Cryotherapy fights winter blues Winter blues, also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is a common mood affliction during cold, icy
weather conditions. Scientists theorize that shorter days and lack of sufficient sunlight change brain chemicals and bring on feelings of listlessness, depression and boredom that are hard to shift sometimes. Whole-body cryotherapy has proved to be a very effective treatment to shake off chronic symptoms of the winter blues. Exposure to intense cold for three minutes or less in the cryotherapy chamber causes physiological hormonal responses, releasing feel-good `happy’ hormones like endorphins, adrenaline and noradrenaline. 3. Cryotherapy promotes winter wellness Winter means cold and flu season. Controlled exposure to cold air in the cryotherapy chamber helps to rebuild compromised immune systems and fight off invasive pathogens that cause colds and flu. People suffering from arthritic joint pains and stiffness say their condition worsens during winter months. The Arthritis Foundation recommends cold therapy as one of the most effective methods of pain relief, and studies have shown that cryotherapy reduces inflammation and help manage discomforts associated with the debilitating condition. The risk of slips and falls increase dramatically when there are icy condi-
tions outdoors. Seventy percent of Americans live in snowy regions, and over 1 million people sustain weather-related injuries during this time of year. Should you find yourself with an injury, cryotherapy can impact the the body in several ways including reducing blood flow to an injured area (thereby reducing swelling), acting as an analgesic (numbing agent), reducing muscle spasm, and reducing tissue metabolism. Cryotherapy is a great way to detoxify the body during winter as well. Freezing temperatures put the body in “survival mode”, encouraging the blood supply to flow to the most vital organs to replenish them with more oxygen and nutrients. Once you step out of the cryotherapy chamber, the enriched and less-toxic blood flushes back into the rest of the body, leaving you feeling more energized and invigorated. Book a cryotherapy session this winter and see what a difference it makes to the way you feel – both inside and out. It may just be the pick-me-up you need to beat the gloom and doom of the weather and make the holidays a much healthier and happier season this year! Editor’s Note: The October issue of the Milton Herald included an incorrect Headline. We apologize for this oversight.
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How spirituality can affect overall health and wellness Brought to you by — Oaks Senior Living At Oaks Senior Living, with familyoperated, faith-based communities located throughout Georgia, we have a firm grasp of the impact spirituality can have on individuals’ overall health and wellness. Drawing from our many years of senior living and faith-based caregiving experience, we want to share how spirituality and health and wellness are connected. What is Spirituality? American Family Physician defines spirituality as “the way you find meaning, hope, comfort, and inner peace in your life.” It is personal and means something different to each individual. The Connection Between Spirituality and Health The mind, body, and spirit are connected. As a result, the health of one of these aspects affects the others. Being mindful of, and caring for, your spiritual health promotes the health and wellness of your mind and body.
Ways Spirituality Can Improve Health and Wellness Various studies have found that through personal spirituality and spiritual health, individuals: • Are more able to cope with illness and uncertainty • Experience decreased feelings of anxiety, depression, and isolation • Improve sleep habits Spirituality can help individuals find meaning, connectedness, and purpose in life. Moreover, through spiritual activities, such as meditation, yoga, mindfulness, and prayer, individuals can lower stress levels, which affect physical health and wellness. Spiritual, Faith-Based Caregiving at Oaks Oaks Senior Living is comprised of faith-based communities that provide person-centered care focused on an individual’s physical, emotional, and spiritual health and wellness. Visit oaksseniorliving.com to read the full article.
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Flu vs COVID-19 in kids: Wellstar shares what parents should know Brought to you by — Dr. Hebah Pranckun pediatrician at Wellstar Avalon Health Park, 470-267-0380 Does my child have a cold, the flu, or COVID-19? During typical flu seasons, this question has often had an easy answer. This year, the question has become much more daunting for parents DR. PRANCKUN with the added confusion of the COVID-19 pandemic. How do you make a wise decision whether to keep your child home, send them to school, or isolate them? While this may seem like murky water, Wellstar Avalon Health Park Pediatrician Dr. Hebah Pranckun shared health tips to help parents make a safe decision. COVID-19 and the flu share many overlapping symptoms, which can make it difficult to discern or diagnose. However, two symptoms stand out for COVID-19: a loss of sense of taste and/ or smell, though these are not the most common symptoms of the virus. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), while the flu and COVID-19 may have a variety of symptoms, children with COVID-19 most
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On that Most Dreaded of Diseases: Uncombable Hair Syndrome Brought to you by — Dr. Brent Taylor Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta This evening, I set to work planning to write an article that our local readers would find interDR. TAYLOR esting and informative and began writing about a skin cancer case that I recently treated. But as the days are getting colder and COVID is still in the air, I thought, wouldn’t it be nice have something fun and pleasant for a change? Which leads me to…. Uncombable Hair Syndrome. Yes, uncombable hair syndrome is an actual disease. First off, my sincere apologies to anyone afflicted with this malady if I misunderstand any distress it may cause. My only exposure to this condition was to a single case in my residency, the details of which I hope will excuse me for any seeming lack of sympathy: A beautiful couple presented to clinic with the CUTEST child you ever seen. He was a delight, babbling and smiling and running amok trying to grab everything he shouldn’t have. At first glance, nothing appeared wrong. His arms were free of eczema. His moles looked normal. He didn’t even seem to have a lick of lip licker’s dermatitis. Why was he in a dermatology clinic? Exasperated, his mom lamented, “I can’t comb his hair – you don’t understand it WON’T comb.” She went on to explain. No matter the mousse, the hair spray, the shampoo or conditioner, his obstinate hair willfully sprung back into a tussled mishmash of hairs going in every direction. These hairs had a mind of their own. Their position was not random. Instead, a certain hair would always try to go backward. The next, always forward. Push one in a certain direction, and it would spring back to the position that it preferred. My attending physician exclaimed “your child has uncombable hair syndrome!” Uncombable hair syndrome is a wellcharacterized medical condition. One can easily find information on the genes involved by turning to Wikipedia, but I strongly urge the reader to go to Google Image instead and type in “uncombable hair syndrome” and enjoy photos of the dandelion capped rascals running around with uncombable hair Several types of hair disorders are sometimes lumped together with uncombable hair syndrome but the classic disease occurs because the hair follicles have a notch or a triangular shape, and so the hair grows out with a ridge or a
groove resulting in a stiff hair that can only fall one way. The Latin name is pili trianguli et canaliculi, which, if you are a Latin scholar, perhaps means something. Children afflicted with this condition are typically towheaded with very light blonde to white hair. To be a syndrome, a disease must have two or more features that occur together as a disease “complex.” In this case, the two primary features are the uncombable hair of the child and the frustration of the mother. Scientists still debate whether the smirking laughter of the father playing on his phone in the background constitutes a third feature of this disease. This would make the syndrome a triad. Fortunately for our patient, his disease has an excellent prognosis. The hair of uncombable hair syndrome typically becomes uncombable early in childhood and normalizes in early adolescence, often at puberty. Our patient was otherwise completely healthy without any signs or markers of other dermatologic disease. Given that our patient is a boy, my attending’s advice was simple: “keep his hair buzzed until he’s about 13 or so.” “So you don’t have any treatment?!” said the mother. “Well, I thought the reassurance that it should normalize in 10-11 years and that you could buzz the hair in the meantime is a good treatment plan,” said my attending. The father laughed. The mother remained frustrated. The child’s hair remained uncombable. Please note that this syndrome should not be confused with the “wont comb his hair” syndrome as displayed by my son, age 2 (see photo). If you or someone you love suffers from uncombable hair syndrome, consider Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta. Dr. Brent Taylor is certified by the American Board of Dermatology, the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine and is a fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon and vein specialist. Kathryn Filipek, PA-C is a physician assistant with more than 15 years of dermatology experience and expertise in medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology.
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Giving thanks with comfort and support for the ones we love Brought to you by — Home Helpers of Alpharetta This year we face many challenges as the holidays approach, especially as we think of our older loved ones in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The care and support they need has never been more crucial, as critical steps to keep them safe like social distancing pose new concerns for isolation and emotional well-being. The issue goes beyond how to connect when a traditional Thanksgiving dinner becomes a concern. It goes to the heart of bringing comfort and support back to everyday living. Respite care can be just as important for family caregivers who find themselves pulled in many directions. With the difficulties posed by changing and remote work situations, in-home or online schooling issues and just obtaining supplies for home and health, providing safe care for those we love is a true gift. You may not have considered inhome care for your older loved one, but it can be a bridge that lets your family once again concentrate on the love you share. Being able to stay safe at home means you need help that is not just up to date on important issues like infection control but looks at the broader picture and can offer solutions before needs become critical. Home Helpers provides a level of Care Management that addresses where you and your loved one are today, and
what we can do to move their best level of quality of life forward. There are five major areas that go into our Integrated Wellness Plan to help your older loved one thrive. They include assessing the safety of their current situation, whether nutrition and hydration needs are being met, what kind of physical activity is being followed, mental health, and the levels of social and emotional support they receive. Our Care Managers provide an elevated level of communication and coordination, becoming a critical link with families as needs arise. Being able to respond quickly and provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and deliver extensive infection control training are just two of the ways our Care Management approach has helped us address the critical issues of COVID-19. From several days a week to 24/7 full time or live in care, a carefully matched heart-centered professional caregiver does more than just provide hands on daily attention to their care. They establish a warm bond that lets your loved one thrive in the safety of their own home. A Home Helpers caregiver has the skills to assist with all personal care, help around the house, safely speed up recovery from surgery, or provide specialized care for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, etc. We’re here to help. For a free consultation please call Home Helpers of North Atlanta at (678) 430-8511.
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Thank you to our amazing patients and friends of Roswell Dental Care! Brought to you by — Dr. David Remaley Roswell Dental Care WOW! Winning the Best of North Fulton for the 6th year is amazing! This award is such an honor, and we are truly humbled and fortunate to be part of the stellar group of businesses in North Atlanta. Roswell Dental Care has been serving the Roswell, Alpharetta and Johns Creek communities for over 30 years. Dr. Hood and I, with our wonderful staff are thrilled to be voted Best of North Atlanta for another year. We would not be the practice we are without our loyal patients. We are extremely grateful for the support of our patient family and our community and we are committed to providing the level of care that helped us earn your selection. Dr. David Remaley, DDS, Founder, and our newest dental partner, Dr. Destinee Hood, are highly trained dentists and have restored many patients’ teeth and created beautiful and healthy smiles for many years. We are especially proud of each of their patients and are devoted to providing the best possible experience for them. Both of us offer patients a comprehensive list of general, restorative and cosmetic dental services designed to meet the needs of the entire family. Our goal is to continue to serve you and help our patients and their families embrace their most confident, healthy and exceptional smile. We believe a healthy and beautiful smile can be an empowering and life-changing experience for a person.
Our goal is to continue to serve you and help our patients and their families embrace their most confident, healthy and exceptional smile. Dr. Remaley, is a graduate of West Virginia University School of Dentistry with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. He is a member of Peachtree Road Methodist Church, married to his wife Mary, a father of three sons and is active in local church and community activities. Dr. Hood is a graduate of Boston University School of Dentistry with a Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree (DMD). She went on to complete a residency program at Georgia Regents University in Augusta. She is married and the proud mother of 2-year-old son, Atticus. She and her husband, Zack, are active in the community and look forward to raising their family here. We are always accepting new patients! Schedule your appointment with us today, 470-288-1152.
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