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Iron-deficiency anemia By MELANIE STEEN, CNM Modern OB/GYN
Iron-deficiency anemia is a common condition in pregnancy, affecting approximately one in six women. Without MELANIE iron, our bodies cannot STEEN, CNM produce the proper red blood cells that supply our tissues with oxygen. Because of the increasing demands for oxygen-rich blood to sustain a pregnancy, women are often found to be deficient, or anemic. Certain additional factors make a woman more susceptible to developing anemia, such as multiple gestation, short interval pregnancies, frequent vomiting, an iron-poor diet, and a heavy pre-pregnancy menstrual flow. Women’s blood counts are often tested every trimester, as the demands for circulating red blood cells increase as the pregnancy progresses. Through a simple blood test, your provider can detect the amount of hemoglobin in your body. Hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein responsible for carrying oxygen throughout your body. When your hemoglobin levels are low, AKA anemia, your body doesn’t receive adequate oxygen to all of
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its tissues. Consequently, we can see adverse symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, racing heart, chest pain, shortness of breath, pale skin, headaches and dizziness. In addition, pregnancy outcomes can be affected, resulting in possible low birth weight, preterm birth, low iron stores in offspring, and increased susceptibility to infection. Because of the negative implications, it is of vital importance to increase your iron stores if you have been diagnosed with anemia. The most effective prevention and first-line correction includes the addition of an iron-rich diet with accompanying vitamin C (orange juice) to enhance absorption. Some examples of
iron-rich foods include: green leafy veggies, collard greens, egg yolks, raisins, prunes, liver, oysters, and some fortified cereals. Pro-tip: utilizing cast-iron while cooking can increase the amount of iron you consume, as iron passes into your food from the cookware. In addition to a change in diet, depending on your deficiency, your provider may also encourage an oral iron supplementation of ferrous sulfate 2-3 times a day, or in severe cases, IV iron infusions. If you have been diagnosed with anemia, or are experiencing any of the above symptoms, know that you are not alone. Please speak with your Modern OB/GYN provider for more information.
(about 5-10% based on most estimates). Rather, cancer is mostly due to poor lifestyle choices. If you want to significantly reduce your odds of developing cancer, be sure to eat a plant-based diet full of fruits, vegetables, beans, and grains. Organic is best. Avoid processed, sugary food. Drink plenty of clean, filtered water. Exercise
regularly. Don’t smoke. Enjoy alcohol in moderation. Get plenty of sleep. Seek to minimize stress. Embrace a strong support system of family and friends. Oh, and be sure to see your doctor for regular check-ups, including the recommended cancer screening tests. Hopefully you won’t get cancer, but if you do, early detection is key.
How to prevent cancer By Jonathan Stegall, MD The Center for Advanced Medicine February is National Cancer Prevention Month, so now is a great time to talk about how to prevent canDr. Stegall cer. To be honest, we aren’t doing a very good job of this in our society. The lifetime risk of developing cancer has been steadily rising, to the point that roughly 40% of the population will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives. Why are we seeing so much cancer today? You might wonder if cancer is simply due to genetic causes, but that is actually a very small cause of cancer today
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Emory Women’s Center at Findley Road expands service to include midwifery care Emory Women’s Center at Findley Road is excited to expand our women’s health service to include midwifery care. Our Certified Nurse-Midwives are experts in providing safe and satisfying personalized healthcare to mothers during pregnancy, labor, birth, and breastfeeding. Our Certified Nurse-Midwives’ family-centered care extends throughout the postpartum period and beyond. To make an appointment call: 404-778 - 3401
Emory Women’s Center at Findley Road is excited to expand our women’s health service to include midwifery care. Our Certified Nurse-Midwives are experts in providing safe and satisfying personalized healthcare to mothers during pregnancy, labor, birth, and breastfeeding. Our Certified Nurse-Midwives’ family-centered care extends throughout the postpartum period and beyond. While midwifery has roots in traditional birthing practices, the choice to use a midwife has become increasingly popular in our modern time, with the number of hospital births attended by midwives increasing annually. In 2018 National Vital Statistics Reports recorded that Certified Nurse-Midwives attended 351,968 births nationally, which represents 9.1% of total US births.
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Midwifery at Findley Road FAQs What is a Certified Nurse Midwife? Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) are classified as advanced practice registered nurses (APRN). In addition to traditional RN training, CNMs complete coursework through an accredited master’s or doctoral degree program. Our certified nurse-midwives can provide reproductive healthcare services, as well as care throughout and after delivery. What services can a CMN provide outside of my pregnancy and delivery needs? Emory CMNs complement our full range of women’s health services. Working in partnership with our OBGYNs, our CMNs may provide you other healthcare services such as: • Breastfeeding training and education • New parent education on infant care (i.e., SIDS and colic) • Birthing process preparation for
parents-to-be and counseling on issues including anesthesia and how to handle complications • Providing regular exams before and after childbirth • Staying with a mother during the labor and delivery process • Being on the lookout for complications that require medical intervention by one of our Emory Women’s Center OBGYNs • Providing postpartum care for mothers and infants OBGYN or CMN, how do I know which is right for me? Part of the benefit of choosing Emory Women’s Center is the partnership with our Emory faculty obstetrics and gynecology physicians who are present twenty-four hours a day at Emory Johns Creek Hospital. If you have been diagnosed with a preexisting condition that may create a need for complex care management or cesarean delivery, our OB-GYNs are on-hand to assist in any pregnancy need to safely deliver your baby. If you are interested in learning more about Emory Women’s Center at Findley Road or want to schedule an appointment with one of our Certified NurseMidwives, please contact us at 404-7783401. 12000 Findley Rd., Johns Creek, GA 30097.
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Why most people really should get the shingles vaccine By Dr. Brent Taylor Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta The varicella zoster virus (Chickenpox virus) is insidious. It infects us when we are young then often lies in wait for decades. You can’t Dr. Taylor feel it. You can’t see it. But it’s there, waiting to strike again – as a rash called shingles. The virus’s opportunity to cause shingles often comes when our bodies have been worn down by another illness, an immunosuppressive medication such as prednisone or a stressful life event. The virus starts to replicate; it emerges from its home in cell bodies called dorsal root ganglia near your spine or skull and travels down the nerves to a patch of skin where the virus erupts in a blistering, painful rash. For many years, shingles was thought to be a mild condition – a painful rash that came, lasted a few weeks, then was gone. With time, shingles was recognized to carry the risk of serious long-term complications. For example, the virus that causes shingles can cause strokes or encephalitis (inflammation of the brain that can cause brain damage). If the virus reactivates in the facial nerve, shingles can cause paralysis of one side of the face and hearing damage. If the virus reactivates in a nerve that goes both to the nose and to the eye, then blindness can result (known as herpes ophthalmicus). So Red Alert: shingles on the face can be a vision or hearing emergency. However, the much more common complication of shingles is “post-herpetic neuralgia,” which means nerve pain after herpes infection (VZV, the virus that causes shingles, is a member of the herpes family of viruses). Post-herpetic neuralgia is nothing to dismiss lightly. It is a neurologic syndrome of pain, tingling, itching or other discomfort that occurs often for months to years after the rash of shingles has gone away. The pain can at times be debilitating. There
is no cure. One only hopes it improves with time. Medications like gabapentin can help treat the symptoms, but such medications carry their own side-effects and problems. The CDC recommends that most individuals fifty years or older receive two shots of the Shingrix vaccine two to six months apart. Because protection from shingles is strongest only for the first five years after vaccination and most cases of shingles occur in those sixty and older, some physicians advocate getting vaccinated at age sixty or older instead of fifty. Dermatologists usually do not carry or administer the vaccine, so the exact age to be vaccinated should be discussed with your internist or family doctor as should any questions about whether re-vaccination is advisable after a number of years. Why all the fuss? Is shingles really a common enough problem to worry about? Currently, about half of people living to age eighty five will develop shingles at some point in their lives, and post-herpetic neuralgia occurs in at least ten percent of cases of shingles. Shingles is not fun. Its Norwegian name is “helvetesild” which means “hell’s fire.” Many Norwegians are descendants of the Vikings, known to be a tough and stoic lot and if they call something “hell’s fire,” then it is worth avoiding! Evidence is mixed, but treatment with valacylovir and other medications within 72 hours of the onset of shingles decreases pain and may decrease the chance of developing post-herpetic neuralgia. If you are ever worried you may have shingles, be sure to seek healthcare immediately and avoid and warn individuals who are pregnant, immunocompromised or who otherwise might be harmed by catching shingles, as the virus is contagious. Dr. Brent Taylor is a board-certified dermatologist, fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon, and is certified by the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine. Surgical, medical and aesthetic services are available. If you or a loved one has a skin or vein care need, please consider making an appointment today.
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FILLING THE GAPS: Veneers, Implants and Dental Bonding By Dr. David Remaley Roswell Dental Care Repairing broken, damaged teeth is at the heart of modern dentistry, allowing millions of people to have the smiles they want. Damaged teeth can be incredibly detrimental to our self-image. Teeth that are stained or starting to yellow work to prematurely age us and create an overall less attractive appearance. Repairing damaged teeth is typically done using three methods all offered by Roswell Dental Care — porcelain veneers, dental implants, and dental bonding — all of which help restore and brighten smiles. How Porcelain Veneers Are Done We utilize the most updated technology available, one of which only 20% of the dental practices have upgraded to this technology. A computerized digital scan of the patient’s teeth is first made which helps create porcelain veneers customized to each patient. No more gooey, messy impressions! Temporary veneers are used between treatments. After the temps are removed the custom veneers are bonded to teeth’s surface for immediate, visible improvement. Veneer Candidates Patients with moderate to severe yellowing or stains across the surface of the teeth are great candidates because they repair and strengthen the surface. Veneers also can repair teeth that are crooked or fixing large gaps between teeth. Dental Implants Teeth with extensive damage may need more than just surface treatment. Some teeth may be so damaged as to need replacement, which is where DENTAL IMPLANTS come in. Dental implants help repair teeth that are damaged and restore functionality for a beautiful, naturally healthy smile Dental Bonding Similar to veneers, DENTAL BONDING uses a process that targets the surface of the teeth to create a bright, beautiful smile again.
Dental bonding is a quick process with minimal downtime After choosing the correct shade for your teeth, the surfaces of the teeth are lightly etched and brushed with a bonding liquid that keeps the resin adhered to teeth. This resin is sculpted, molded, and hardened with a special light. Interested in Learning More? Our doctors are extensively trained in cosmetic dentistry and have helped many patients completely renew their smiles! For more information about smile makeovers, or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Remaley and Dr. Hood to have your smile evaluated and receive an accurate estimate for your treatment. Give Roswell Dental Care a call at 470.288.1152.
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The New Strong Gaining control over your fitness and your life For many people, aging equals lower metabolism, weight gain and less energy for activities you enjoy. This is directly related to loss of lean muscle. While you can’t avoid getting older, there are some steps you can take to stop the process of muscle loss and start rebuilding healthy, lean muscle. It doesn’t matter how old you are or whether you haven’t exercised in years. You can still regain lean muscle that improves your shape and increases your metabolism. Our downfall is inactivity. Too much sitting is the new smoking. Our bodies were meant to be active, stay active and be strong. When we stop doing meaningful exercise, we lose ground. What is meaningful exercise? A critical component of stimulating the improvements we seek from exercise is the achievement of momentary muscular failure in each exercise performed. With steady-state activities, like walking on a treadmill or biking, there is no mo-
mentary muscular failure involved. Unless activity is demanding, it is practically worthless from an exercise perspective. However, if an activity is sufficiently demanding to take the targeted muscles to momentary failure, then it qualifies as meaningful exercise. Muscle failure should be viewed as a means of signaling the body that it needs to get stronger in order to meet the demands being placed upon it. What is the SuperSlow Zone solution? The SuperSlow Zone protocol is the original and genuine slow-motion, personal strength training workout. The exercise protocol has been proven successful in both building muscle and increasing resting metabolism, thus allowing the body to burn more calories at rest. SuperSlow Zone provides a safe and effective workout in a short amount of time so that you can get in, get out, and get on with your busy life!
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Your long term care policy could be the key to staying in your own home Brought to You by — Home Helpers of Alpharetta You or your older loved one planned ahead years ago and bought a Long Term Care (LTC) Policy. While you’ve faithfully paid your premiums every year, it may be as long as 20 years or more since you reviewed what that policy can provide. As care needs begin to surface, many people aren’t using the benefits they’ve paid for or understand when it makes sense to utilize LTC. Let’s review some general guidelines that apply to most policies, and some facts that may surprise you. There are typically two circumstances when you can consider starting LTC. The first is when you need help with at least two Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s). Those are the everyday basic activities of bathing, dressing, toileting or incontinence, transferring and eating. The second is when there is cognitive impairment. This could be due to conditions like dementia, Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s. While physical assistance may not be the main concern here, help is needed with reminders and cues to just get through each day. Your LTC plan will have forms that you can provide to your doctor who will write an order confirming the need for assistance. Using your LTC policy does not affect Medicare. Here are some important facts. Your policy has benefit amounts, maximums and terms you need to know. There is typically an elimination period of 30, 60 or 90 days depending on the policy you chose. The elimination period on a longterm care policy works like a deductible: It’s the number of days you pay for care before the policy pays out. This
may, however, be waived for in-home care and reimbursement could start immediately. Call your provider if you have questions about these details. While LTC can be applied towards assisted living, many people don’t know that it can also apply towards in-home care if provided by a licensed agency. This can allow you to age in place in the comfort of your own home. It’s important to always stay current with your premiums. An added benefit is that once your policy is activated, you won’t pay premiums during the time you’re receiving care (the benefit). When you consider in-home care, you need to make sure you are working with professionals who understand and can help you navigate the use of your LTC plan. At Home Helpers of Alpharetta, we handle all the ongoing paperwork and filings that are needed as you use your LTC policy. We can also join you in a call to your LTC provider to help determine what your policy provides. Our skilled Caregivers have been trained to execute a comprehensive care plan that’s created for your unique needs. They can assist with all personal care, help around the house, provide transportation and specialized care for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, etc. The companionship and assistance a carefully matched, heart centered Home Helpers caregiver provides can also help build and boost self-confidence. We know that despite the passing years, each of our clients has a youthful spirit. Engaging that lets us share in the richness of their lives, both past and present. For a free in-home consultation and personalized plan contact Home Helpers of Alpharetta today at (678) 430-8511.
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Emergency stroke care, back/neck pain relief are close to home Wellstar North Fulton Hospital welcomes two neurosurgeons When a stroke strikes, minutes matter. Roswell-area residents are fortunate Wellstar North Fulton Hospital, a Primary Stroke Center (PSC), is close by. Being a certified PSC means strict standards, set by The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, have been met. The PSC designation signifies excellence in stroke care, and better outcomes for stroke patients. But North Fulton Hospital provides more than quality care for the specialized needs of stroke patients. General neurosurgery services, including complex and minimally invasive spinal surgery, are offered by two experienced neurosurgeons who recently joined the hospital’s Neurology team: Arthur Grigorian, M.D., and Basheer Shakir, M.D. Dr. Grigorian is a dual-trained neurosurgeon, performing traditional, open surgery, and less invasive endovascular neurosurgery, which involves threading a catheter through blood vessels to conduct procedures. “For example, a brain aneurysm, a bulge
in a blood vessel, can sometimes be repaired by inserting a catheter in an artery, usually in the groin,” explained Dr. Grigorian. “Through the catheter, a coil is placed into the aneurysm, causing the blood to clot, and the aneurysm to be destroyed. “We’re planning to enhance our operating room capabilities to allow us to perform these specialized, hybrid procedures,” he said. Dr. Shakir is a neurosurgeon with additional expertise in minimally invasive and complex spinal surgery. “I treat issues originating from the bottom of the skull to the tailbone,” said Dr. Shakir. “Some of my patients with neck or back pain have already undergone surgeries that didn’t resolve their discomfort,” said Dr. Shakir. “Patients come to me with pinched nerves in their arms or legs, and sometimes they’re unstable on their feet. I use motion- and muscle-preservation technology to restore function and get them back to enjoying their lives. “Minimally invasive surgery is kinder and gentler,” he said, “with faster recovery, less time in the operating room and less pain medication. There usually is a solution to resolve patients’ pain.” For more information about Wellstar Medical Group Neurosurgery, contact 770-664-9600.
Stroke: Recognize Symptoms, Get Medical Help FAST Someone in the U.S. has a stroke every 40 seconds on average, and stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability. If you’re having a stroke, it’s critical that you get medical attention right away. Immediate treatment may minimize the longterm effects of a stroke and even prevent death. Thanks to recent advances, stroke treatments and survival rates have improved greatly over the last decade. Use the letters in FAST to spot stroke signs and know when to call 911: • Face Drooping • Arm Weakness • Speech (slurred or hard to under-
stand)
Additional Symptoms Include Sudden: • Numbness • Confusion • Trouble Seeing • Trouble Walking • Severe Headache Source: American Stroke Association
Focused on your health and our community Our mission at North Fulton Smiles is to provide the highest quality care to the highest quality patient family. We appreciate that the needs and desires of each patient are different and so we provide every patient with an exceptional level of individualized attention and care. From cosmetic to restorative services, the staff at North Fulton Smiles is trained on cutting edge techniques and technology to ensure that our patient family has access to the very best of everything. North Fulton Smiles celebrated our 10 year anniversary last year and look forward to the next 10. We are so proud and grateful to be a part of and to service the Roswell, Alpharetta, and Milton communities. While our focus on excellent care has contributed to our success, it is our exceptional and growing patient
family that has made North Fulton Smiles the area’s leader in quality dental care. We understand that relationships are truly the key to any success and so we promise to continue putting forth our very best effort to cultivate and nurture a culture of quality care and gratitude. Thank you all again for this honor. We look forward to helping all of you to “Feel great about your teeth!” For more information about North Fulton Smiles, please call us at 770.569.0613 or visit our website at northfultonsmiles.com.
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Taking sports performance training to the next level Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has long been a trusted partner that families turn to when sick or injured kids and teens need care. With the opening of Children’s Sports Performance, a new sports training facility in Alpharetta, growing athletes can not only recover from injury but also work toward reaching their highest athletic potential under the Children’s umbrella. Children’s Sports Performance opened to the public in December, offering comprehensive sports training for individual youth and high school athletes, sports teams, elite athletes and even adults. The 3,000-square-foot facility is situated above Children’s at Webb Bridge (3155 North Point Parkway), which offers pediatric sports medicine and radiology services. Teaming up with Children’s in this new venture is EXOS, which describes itself as a human performance company. Trusted by the highest-performing athletes around the world, EXOS has trained Olympic athletes, MLS champions and top NFL draft picks. EXOS helps athletes at all levels improve functional movement, decrease the risk of injury, and build strength and power through targeted sports performance training.
At Children’s Sports Performance, training happens in small-group sessions that are customized according to the participants’ ages, sports, abilities and goals. Adults can train at the facility too, whether or not they have a child who is also working out there–Children’s Sports Performance memberships are open to the community. The approach to training is holistic, supported by research and guided by EXOS’ four pillars
of human performance: mindset, nutrition, movement and recovery. Lu Fashina, performance manager and certified strength and conditioning specialist at the Alpharetta facility who has been affiliated with EXOS since 2014, attributes the program’s success to this evidence-based, comprehensive approach. “I think the ‘special sauce’ in what we do is that we have a system and a meth-
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The Memory Center Atlanta The Memory Center Atlanta is the most unique and comprehensive community for those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Devoted specifically to memory care, our expertly designed program meets the challenging conditions of an aging brain with a caring, interactive community. We understand a diagnosis of dementia doesn’t mean you or your loved one stops living, rather it means finding new ways to live by providing assistance to maintain an active and meaningful lifestyle. Our residents enjoy music, dancing, live entertainment, art, gardening, - even outings, pet therapy and religious services. Enjoy a drink in the Chattahoochee Tavern, grab a movie in the Fox Theater or ice cream at the Bull Dog Café. All residents experience socializa-
tion and activities accessible across all levels of dementia. Even those who need 24/7 care benefit from life at The Memory Center. Overseen by our medical director who specializes in the field of geriatric healthcare, our team of Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants provide the best 24/7 care. Don’t let a crisis determine where your loved one receives care. If you are considering memory care, we encourage you to explore options as early as possible. Take the time to ask questions, tour and include your loved one in the decision making process. Transitioning to memory care early ensures the best quality of life with daily socialization and engaging activities designed to meet the needs of you or your loved one.
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The New Strong Gaining control over your fitness and your life For many people, aging equals lower metabolism, weight gain and less energy for activities you enjoy. This is directly related to loss of lean muscle. While you can’t avoid getting older, there are some steps you can take to stop the process of muscle loss and start rebuilding healthy, lean muscle. It doesn’t matter how old you are or whether you haven’t exercised in years. You can still regain lean muscle that improves your shape and increases your metabolism. Our downfall is inactivity. Too much sitting is the new smoking. Our bodies were meant to be active, stay active and be strong. When we stop doing meaningful exercise, we lose ground. What is meaningful exercise? A critical component of stimulating the improvements we seek from exercise is the achievement of momentary muscular failure in each exercise performed. With steady-state activities, like walking on a treadmill or biking, there is no mo-
mentary muscular failure involved. Unless activity is demanding, it is practically worthless from an exercise perspective. However, if an activity is sufficiently demanding to take the targeted muscles to momentary failure, then it qualifies as meaningful exercise. Muscle failure should be viewed as a means of signaling the body that it needs to get stronger in order to meet the demands being placed upon it. What is the SuperSlow Zone solution? The SuperSlow Zone protocol is the original and genuine slow-motion, personal strength training workout. The exercise protocol has been proven successful in both building muscle and increasing resting metabolism, thus allowing the body to burn more calories at rest. SuperSlow Zone provides a safe and effective workout in a short amount of time so that you can get in, get out, and get on with your busy life!
SuperSlow Zone is helping adults get fit for life!
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Get a total body workout in just 20 minutes, 1 – 2 times a week! The benefits of our training include:
• Improved cardiovascular fitness • Greater muscular strength, endurance and tone • Increased metabolism and energy
Free Consultation & Sample Workout
Call 678-691-2969
7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Saturday
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