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The difference between growing up and growing old By: Brooke Walls, Sales Manager, Celebration Village Studies prove that the aging process is mostly up to us. We can actually choose whether aging is a slow, gradual process – growing older day by day – or whether most of our senior years are active and full of purpose and happiness. Every day brings an opportunity to choose. Simply grow, or grow older. While growing older results in a slow, steady decline over a period of time, growing is about learning, improving, trying new things, adopting healthier habits, and embracing certain attitudes, attachments, and emotions towards life. Regardless of age, people who choose to grow are experiencing a life that is meaningful, enjoyable, and exciting. When given the resources and opportunities to grow, we can re-write the process of aging in astonishing ways. Choosing to grow rather than grow older can amount to years of quality time doing the things we enjoy most and spending time with family and friends. Thanks to a 10-year study funded by the MacArthur Foundation, we can
now say this is a proven fact. This groundbreaking research proved that 70% of the way you age physically and 50% of how you age mentally is dependent on lifestyle and the choices you make, rather than genetics. This means everything from your activities to your social connections to your stress level can be major factors in how quickly you age. Further, the Successful Aging study determined the best practices to help seniors live longer, healthier, and happier lives. It all comes down to ‘living life to the fullest,’ and providing ourselves the perfect environment to do so. From this study, Masterpiece Living was born. Masterpiece Living is a research-based lifestyle program available to senior living communities nationwide and designed to bring participants an exclusive approach to a lifestyle of whole-person wellness. Communities must meet rigorous criteria in six major areas ¬– including Culture, Leadership, Employee and Resident Engagement, Purposeful Programming and Outreach ¬– to receive certification as a Center for Successful Aging. Only a handful of communities have this distinction today.
So what does a certified Masterpiece Living community look like? • A community-wide culture that promotes growth much like a university • Measurement and feedback tools for residents’ individual growth • Successful Aging Coaching through guidance and assistance • Purposeful programming to reduce aging risks • Adaptive levels for all of the above
Simply put, this is an environment where successful aging – at any age or circumstance – is possible, giving us all the ability to choose how we age. Celebration Village is a proud Masterpiece Living community and has embodied the findings on Successful Aging to help imagine, design, and create the perfect community for residents to grow, age successfully, and ultimately live longer, healthier, happier lives.
ADHD – not just in children anymore morbidities such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and other personality disorders. Adult ADHD is a valid psychiatric disorder of adulthood distinct from these other conditions. Adult attention deficit disorder differs from the childhood variant because the hyperactivity in adults may be replaced by other symptoms such as anxiety, impulsivity and inattentiveness. In fact, prior to 2002 there were no diagnostic guidelines, but there have been great advances since. Some of the symptoms that characterize Adult ADHD are:
ADHD is a relatively common psychiatric disorder among adults. The prevalence is thought to be 3.5%5.3%, which accounts for more than 11 million cases in the United States alone. With increased public awareness, adult ADHD became a topic of great interest so clinicians should be able to diagnose, treat, and manage patients with this disorder. Etiology is still uncertain. Genetics however is believed to play a prominent role, followed in importance by acquired injuries to the brain. ADHD was widely thought to be strictly a disorder of childhood. Now there are numerous scientific papers and clinical trials that acknowledge the existence of an adult version of this disorder, which can be traced back to the younger years. Before this time ADHD in adults was known as Minimal Brain Damage or Dysfunction (MBD). Adult ADHD is associated with multiple co-
1. Often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in school-work, work or other activities. 2. Often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities. 3. Often does not seem to listen when spoke to directly. 4. Often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores or duties in the workplace (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand directions) 5. Often has difficulty organizing tasks and activities. 6. Often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort (such as schoolwork or homework)Often loses things necessary for tasks and activities (eg. School assignments, pencils, keys) 7. Is often easily distracted by extraneous stimuli. 8. Is often forgetful in daily activities. Some children with ADHD continue to have it as adults. And many adults who have the disorder PAID ADVERTORIAL
don’t know it. They may feel that it is impossible to get organized, keep a job, or remember and keep appointments. Daily tasks such as getting up in the morning, preparing to leave the house for work, arriving at work on time, and being productive on the job can be especially challenging for adults with ADHD. These adults may have a history of failure at school, problems at work, failed relationships and traffic accidents. Like teens, adults with ADHD may seem restless and may try to complete several tasks as once, most of them unsuccessfully. They also tend to prefer “quick fixes,” rather than taking the steps needed to achieve greater rewards. On the other hand, it is important to know that ADHD can occur in high frequency with other comorbidities such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and other personality disorders. There is high frequency of misdiagnosis and diagnosis is usually subjective and based on behavior and clinical history. Treatment is very rewarding, there are multiple classes of medication and alternative treatment available for those who don’t respond to conventional therapy. Cognitive behavior therapy and coping strategies remain the long term treatment of choice for ADHD If you or someone you know may have Adult ADHD, call Johns Creek Family Medicine at 770-771-6591 and schedule an appointment with Dr. Zack Charkawi.
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State of the art surgical options for women One of the most exciting advancements of modern medicine is the use of minimally invasive surgical techniques. The founding physicians of Modern Ob/Gyn, Drs. John and Ingrid Reyes have dedicated their practice to this philosophy. “Minimally invasive surgery allows us to perform complex procedures through either small incisions or no incisions at all. Patients benefit from having less pain, shorter recovery times, and few or no scars,” says Dr. John Reyes. Minimally invasive surgery also refers to in-office procedures which include treatment of heavy bleeding with endometrial ablation and
incision-free permanent sterilization. “In office procedures are a safe and excellent option for many patients. It’s great to be able to offer these procedures to women because they can get back to their lives so quickly, oftentimes even the same day. And typically, because these are seen as office visits, the cost to the patient is only their co-pay which makes such a big difference” says Dr. John Reyes. Modern Ob/Gyn stands by its promise to bring the most advanced and sophisticated options to this community. “We are here to do our very best for the women of this community. This is why we went to school and trained for so long—we
really value the work we do and how we can help our patients,” says Dr. Natu Mmbaga, the most recent addition to the physician staff of the practice. The physicians at Modern OB/ GYN provide comprehensive women’s care at two convenient locations in Johns Creek and Cumming, including prenatal care, annual well women exams, and management of many other women’s health care needs. The physicians provide services at both Northside Forsyth and Emory Johns Creek Hospital. To schedule an appointment visit their website at www.reyesobgyn.com or call the office at 404-446-2496.
Hearing with your brain? By: Dr. Deborah Woodward Johns Creek Audiology Hearing affects EVERYTHING between your ears. If you’re like most people, you’re used to thinking of hearing as something that happens in your ears. What people often don’t think about is what happens between their ears, in the hearing part of their brain. That’s where sound becomes information that has meaning. Your brain has to work hard to make this happen. When the sound signals from your ears are compromised, your brain has to work even harder to fill in the gaps. This extra effort can take its toll. In fact, studies have shown that, over time, hearing loss can lead to isolation and depression. That’s why it makes sense to take care of your hearing health the same way you care about the rest of your health: There’s a lot more riding on it than just your hearing. What happens when you have a hearing challenge? The natural relationship between your ears and brain is disrupted. This is why it takes so much more effort to follow what is being said and why you may feel so much more tired at the end of a busy day. It’s your brain that hears Not your ears. Your ears and your brain work together as a system, with your brain doing most of the heavy lifting.
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How 5 Lies About LOW BACK PAIN Will Keep YouHurting, Frustrated and Exhausted... Forever! At Healthsource™ we have discovered what may be the best healing secrets for “bad backs” – EVER! MYTH #1: Sciatica (pain down your leg) is always caused by herniated disc!
MYTH #4: “It’s Only a Muscle!”
MYTH #2: Stiffness from ARTHRITIS means you’re getting old ...
*That’s why it’s important to examine the spine AT THE SAME TIME as the muscles that control it. It’s also why we’ve had such outrageous success with even the worst backs at HealthSource™. Because we deal with BOTH the spine and muscles at the same time. We have spine experts (chiropractors) and muscle experts (therapists) and together they deliver the absolute best way to help “bad backs” –EVER!! This ties in to Myth #5 and the diagram:
No way ... even though most doctors will sell you a $3,000 MRI at the first sign of leg pain. But they don’t tell you about a 5-inch muscle in the hip that can squeeze the sciatic nerve. And it feels EXACTLY like you’ve got the worst slipped disc on earth. It’s a major discovery and... The good news is that it can be easy and inexpensive to correct! How? Just keep reading! But first, here’s a picture to show you where the pain comes from:
and it must be the reason for all your pain and stiffness! Not true, because thousands of folks with arthritis in their backs have absolutely NO PAIN! Then why do YOU feel like your back will snap if you bend forward or twist too fast? Because the truth is: STIFFNESS may be caused by a hidden, even more dangerous problem than arthritis, and it can lead to a hip replacement! You see, most folks believe that something mysterious (like maybe an “arthritis fairy”?) waved a wand over them, and they’re cursed... doomed to suffer forever. But did you know that many arthritis problems are CAUSED by a combination of unseen imbalances in the spine and surrounding muscles? It’s the most common cause of hip replacements but not that hard to correct if we catch it in time. It’s like the tires on your car... If the alignment is off just a teeny-weeny bit, at first you don’t notice, but over a few thousand miles you start to see signs of wear... that is, if you’re lucky enough to catch it before a flat on the freeway ruins your day. In your spine, you’re lucky if you catch untreated imbalances before they ruin your spine! How to fix them? Just look at myth #3.
MYTH #3: Your Back is “Out”!
Sure, that’s exactly how it feels. But old-fashioned chiropractors (the ones who only “crack your back) really thought the spine worked this way. Now we know better. New research provides a whole new arsenal of tools – not just a “crack.” You see, there are 7 different reasons for that painful locked up and stuck feeling that causes so much misery: • low-grade spasm • pelvis torque and tension • imbalance of hips • fallen or dropped arches • stiff vertebral joint • adhesions in leg muscle • pinched nerve It’s NOT just your spine, and it’s NOT just your muscles. As a matter of fact, if one of the major muscles that stabilize the spine is partly spasmed, a “2nd stringer” will have to carry the load. But this is a serious problem ... It’s like having your plumber doing all the dangerous electrical work!Sure, he may get it done, and it may work at first, but how long until there’s a fire? Or your back locks up? Which leads me to our next myth:
Does Your Back Seem “Too Old” for Your Own Body? Not everyone qualifies for treatment, so help us see if you do. If you check off even one box, drop what you’re doing and call HealthSource™ NOW. And bring this coupon when you come in for your 19-point “Back Pain Track Down Exam.” Now check off what describes you: � Tension...always tight across the beltline � BENT...crooked off to one side and can’t stand up straight if your life depended on it � Trigger Point...zinging pain to butt-cheek � Stiff as a board...creak and groan when you first get out of bed in the morning
� Traitor...can’t trust your back and what it’s going to do...or when! � Vice-like...constantly locked down tight! � Shooting...vicious but short-lived � Lumbago...hard to pin it down...just seems to hurt all the time, but it’s hard to say where � One-sided...right at that “bone” on one side � Jack Hammer...pounding off and on like a heartbeat or a toothache in your back � Aching from 1-5 years � Chronic pain for over 5 years
Boy, it’s scary how many people think muscle problemsare no big deal. Unfortunately, tight, bound-up and spasmed or tight muscles can wear out joints faster than you can say, “Charley Horse!”
MYTH #5: “MUSCLE RELAXANTS”
will help your muscles heal! Good grief, NO! Your muscles tighten up for a reason, and muscle relaxants are like turning back the clock on a time-bomb... you know it’s still going to blow up! Sure, you may feel better now, but you’ll pay later and pay “in spades”! So don’t fall for these lies about your low back. They’ll keep you hurting, frustrated and exhausted...forever!
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“My major complaint was low back pain. I tried exercise and stretching that didn’t help. What did help me was HealthSource Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab. They adjusted my back and allowed the muscles to strengthen my back. I had difficulty working and recreational activities. I feel much better and function better. I would highly recommend HealthSource.” – Tom O.
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5 Things you should not do when you have low back pain 1. Ice vs. Heat – If you ask your doctor “what’s better, ice or heat?” the answer is either one or the other or whichever you like better. This leaves the patient at a loss of what to believe. Let’s settle this. Ice should be tried first because it will rarely make the pain worse, whereas heat can. Ice is an anti-inflammatory agent, meaning it reduces swelling. Ice pushes painful chemicals and fluids that accumulate out of the injured area. Heat, although it may feel “good”, does the opposite. It pulls fluid into the area, and this additional fluid in the inflamed area only
makes the situation worse. When the pain is chronic (greater than 3 months), alternating ice and heat may help. In this case start and end with the ice. 2. Ignore you pain – The comment “I was just hoping it would go away”, has been used by all of us at some point. Though the pain can feel better over time, it’s impossible to know when or if it will, and the underlying root issue is only getting worse over time. If you want to reduce the chances of missing work or a golf game due to pain, see your chiropractor right away when
the “warning signs” occur… you know, that little twinge in your back that’s telling you “be careful”. 3. Bed rest – There is a time for rest and a time for exercise, but knowing what to do when is tricky. Here are some general guidelines: a) no more than 24-48 hours of mostly bed rest; b) walking is usually a great, safe activity after or even during the first 48 hours; c) avoid activities that create sharp pain; d) follow your chiropractor’s exercise recommendations. 4. Focus on x-ray or MRI findings – Did you know that
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best approach. As the old saying goes, you can’t “undo” a surgery, so wait. In an article written to educate the public about back pain, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has suggested that patients seek chiropractic care before taking more invasive measures. The article says that surgery is not usually needed for treating back pain and should only be considered when other conservative methods fail. The choices you make today will affect your future health! A desire to grow older without the health conditions that so many suffer from requires taking a different, proactive approach to your health…don’t wait, get educated and take care of the one body God has given you.
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50% of us have bulging disks, and 20% have herniated disks in our low back and yet have NO pain? That’s right! Similarly, the presence of arthritis on x-rays may have no relationship to an episode of low back pain. It’s easy to blame an obvious finding on an image for our current trouble, but it may be misleading. In fact, it can even make a person feel fearful of doing activities that may be just fine or even good for us. The worst thing for some types of arthritis is to do nothing. That will just lead to more stiffness and pain! 5. Surgery is a “quick fix” – Though in some cases this may inevitably be the end result, most of the time it isn’t needed. Non-surgical care for at least 6 weeks and usually several months is usually the
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It’s here. This festive time of year is filled with friends and family gatherings, large noisy groups, crowded rooms and restaurants, background laughter and music. Are you looking forward to gathering for scrumptious meals and watching football? What some may find festive others may find frustrating. If your hearing is not at its best, you may try to avoid social activities. Why would you want to miss out on what your friends or family are talking or laughing about? Could you be having trouble following conversation when two or more people are talking at the same time? How about understanding speech of women and children? Do you think everybody is mumbling? So you may be hearing sounds but not understanding words and asking people to repeat? Have you noticed people getting annoyed because you misunderstand what they’re saying? Yes, people do expect you to hear what they say. You see, hearing healthy is not just about what you hear, it’s about how you feel and function. Your first step to staying active and engaged is to get your hearing tested.
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Outsmarting cancer Uncomfortable or painful sex: what could be the cause? Cancer is often thought of as one disease, but it is actually a collection of over 100 diseases. These many types of cancer are similar in that they originate from a single cell which misbehaves and grows out of control. The immune system is designed to eliminate cells which do not behave properly, but cancer cells have found ways of evading the immune system. Left unchecked, these cancer cells can multiply and grow at a very fast rate, forming a tumor. Conventional oncologists tend to focus their energy on eliminating the tumor with high dose chemotherapy and radiation. Sadly, these treatments often cause more harm than good. I specialize in integrative cancer care, meaning that
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Brought to you by: Dr. Cathy Dyspareunia or difficult and/or pain during intercourse may be occurring due to being physically unprepared, hormonal changes or even lifestyle and emotional uneasiness. If this is something you have experienced or are experiencing, rest assured you are not alone. Most people, primarily women, will suffer from painful sex at some point in their lifetime. The causes, however, can vary tremendously so let’s address the most common and easily treated. 1. Adequate lubrication: Sometimes pain may occur if lubrication is lacking. This can be potentially be resolved if the female can relax, increase the amount of foreplay or apply a sexual lubricant. 2. Menopause: Unfortunately this life change comes with an excess baggage of unpleasant symptoms. One
of those being a change in estrogen levels which directly affects the ability for the vagina to produce adequate lubricant, expand and contract and grow new cells leading to soreness or even burning after or during sex. The good news is often this can be avoided by actually increasing the amount of sex you have, sex increases blood flow to the genitals keeping them healthy and active. Increasing the lost estrogen is also an option; however, it is best to treat the condition locally before exploring general hormone therapy. 3. Stress: We can’t see it or touch it, but stress can stir up so much trouble in our bodies without us even realizing it. Stress can cause tightness within the pelvic floor muscles leading to major discomfort sexually. Prior to sexual activity, begin with massages or a brief meditation to clear your mind
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Fighting Lung Cancer: Immediate benefits to quitting smoking By: Dr. Howard Silverboard Smoking accounts for the vast majority of lung cancer cases, and is also responsible for most cancers affecting the mouth and throat. However, it is not an easy task to get rid of that gnawing tobacco craving, especially after several failed attempts. In fact, about half of people who try to quit smoking fail during the first week. Fortunately, many people have successfully quit — and you can too. Benefits start in just 20
minutes. That’s the time it takes to see a drop in blood pressure and pulse rate, according to the American Cancer Society. The risk of suffering a heart attack decreases within 24 hours. Your ability to taste and smell improves within 48 hours. Two weeks after quitting, lung function improves. After a month, you will notice less coughing, your sinuses will be clearer, and you will feel more energized. Benefits down the road are even greater. Studies show that one year
after quitting, an ex-smoker’s risk of developing heart disease is half that of a smoker’s. Within five years, the risks of dying from lung cancer or developing cancer of the mouth, throat, or esophagus are half that of a smoker’s. After 10 years of stopping, an ex-smoker’s risks for developing lung cancer or heart disease drop to that of a lifelong nonsmoker. When it comes to enjoying better health, the sooner you quit, the sooner you’ll start a healthier lifestyle. Quit Smoking Program:
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Northside Hospital holds Smoking Cessation classes that offer participants tips on how to quit, cope with withdrawal symptoms, manage stress, avoid weight gain, and more. All sessions are facilitated by trained Northside Hospital staff at Atlanta, Forsyth and Cherokee campuses. For more information or to register, call 404-780-7653 or email smokingcessation@northside. com. Lung Cancer Screening: Another key development in the fight against lung cancer is the advent of an effective screening program. Early detection of lung cancer is effective in improving the odds in the fight against the nation’s leading cause of
cancer-related death. If you have smoked the equivalent of one pack of cigarettes per day for 30 years or more, have quit smoking within the past 15 years, and are between the ages of 54-79, then you should consider enrolling in the Northside Cancer Institute’s Lung Cancer Screening Program. For more information, call 404531-4444. Dr. Howard Silverboard is medical director of thoracic oncology at the Northside Hospital Cancer Institute. In 2003, he joined the Pulmonary and Critical Care of Atlanta team. Dr. Silverboard is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in pulmonary, critical care and internal medicine.
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Hypothyroidism: Understanding how it is diagnosed Brought to you by: Dr. Sean Savedoff Hypothyroidism affects an estimated 27 million people, so it is quite common. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms, it is important to see your doctor to receive a diagnosis and begin treatment as soon as possible so that you can start feeling better. How is hypothyroidism diagnosed? Blood tests can usually confirm whether you are suffering from hypothyroidism. There are a few different things that your doctor can test you for. Understanding a bit of the anatomy can make it easier to understand what the blood tests mean. Your thyroid gland is located in your neck. It is regulated and controlled by a part of your brain, called the pituitary gland. The pituitary receives feedback from the thyroid so it is kind of like they are always communicating with one another. There is also another part of the brain called the hypothalamus, and it also regulates and works with the pituitary. It takes all three working together – the hypothalamus, the pituitary gland, and the thyroid– to have a properlyfunctioning thyroid system. This is called the HPT Axis. This is how they work together: The hypothalamus in your brain releases Thyrotropin Releasing Hormone (TRH) which then stimulates the
pituitary gland in your brain to release Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH). Now, the TSH signals the thyroid gland to release its hormones (T4 and some T3). T4 also gets converted into T3 in the liver. Yes, your digestive system is involved in this process as well, so if you have any digestion issues or have had surgery to remove any digestive organs, the odds are it’s affecting your thyroid. The thyroid also releases calcitonin, which is related to calcium and bone metabolism, but for the purposes of this, we do not need to discuss it. T4 and T3 then go about their work of maintaining a healthy metabolism, as well as ensuring proper growth in infants and children. So when you go to your doctor, there are many blood tests that can be performed. It is helpful for you to know all of the different types available. Here are most of them: 1. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) – This is usually the most common test. Hypothyroidism can be detected if the TSH is high. This test can also be helpful in diagnosing subclinical hypothyroidism, where you have higher than normal levels of TSH, but normal levels of T3 and T4. In the case of hypothyroidism, when the thyroid is not making enough thyroxine (T4), the pituitary tries to stimulate the thyroid to make more by producing more TSH. However, if the thyroid cannot make more T4 (depending on what is wrong with the thyroid), the pituitary keeps on making more
and more TSH, resulting in higher amounts of TSH. So when high levels of TSH are seen, it could mean that the body also has low levels of T4. Which in rare cases, may mean something is wrong with your pituitary and not your thyroid. 2. Total Thyroxine (T4) – Most of the T4 in your blood is attached to a protein. About 1% is not. A total T4 test is looking at both kinds of T4 (bound and not). The free T4 (the 1%) is what affects your tissues. 3. Free Thyroxine or Free T4 – This test checks the amount of free T4 available for actual use by your body. 4. T3 Tests – There are Total T3, Free T3, and Reverse T3 tests. Like T4, T3 circulates in the blood mainly bound to proteins, but 1% is not bound. It is that 1% that is believed to be most potent in its effects at the cellular level, even in comparison to T4. In fact, your body converts T4 into T3 in your liver. How well it does this in all individuals is a matter of how well your digestive system is working. No matter what, T3 is another important blood test to consider. The Free T3 and Reverse T3 tests can also provide valuable information. Free T3 appears to correlate best with your functioning. Reverse T3 is a controversial test that is not often done by medical doctors, because it is assumed that your body can convert T4 into T3 without problems. However, holistic practitioners, and some medical doctors, are
now recognizing it as an important test. Reverse T3 is a product created when your body converts T4. It should convert it into T3, but instead it converts it into Reverse T3. This Reverse T3 is useless to your body's cells, and cannot provide the energy they need, hence the growing diagnosis of Reverse T3 dominance in my practice. 5. Thyroid Antibodies – It is quite common for someone with hypothyroidism to have thyroid antibodies, created when the body attacks its own tissues. This is the only way to properly diagnose Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. The reason most doctors do not request this test is because even if it comes back positive, the treatment will be the same as for a standard hypothyroid case. This is why so many people complain of their symptoms even though they’re on the medication. Thyroxin will not address the inflammation causing the autoimmune attack on your thyroid. It only makes your TSH values look normal…. By gaining an understanding of these different lab tests and their proper values, I believe the majority of people with a thyroid disorder will be able to get a true diagnosis and see significant improvements in their symptoms. If you or someone you know may have a thyroid disorder and want to correct this condition, please call (770) 731-9410 or visit www.DrSavedoff.com and schedule an appointment with us today.
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Local Elders’ Elves help seniors through holiday havoc By: Sue McCormick, Synergy HomeCare From hanging the mistletoe to searching for gift ideas on the internet, Elders’ Elves from SYNERGY HomeCare will be hard at work helping local seniors tackle their holiday to-do lists. These Elders’ Elves aren’t from the North Pole. They’re from the local SYNERGY HomeCare agency and they make the lives of local seniors merry and bright during the holidays. If a senior’s family can’t step in, Elders’ Elves are ready to step up. “The holidays can be a challenging time for seniors, and many seniors can feel stressed and unhappy because they can’t get around like they used to,” says Sue McCormick, Co-Owner of SYNERGY HomeCare. “Their families may not live close enough to help them decorate the house or shop for gifts. Our caregivers pick up the slack for our aging friends who can’t do it on their own anymore.” SYNERGY HomeCare is a national in-home care provider with caregivers (elves) in your area. The company cares for seniors in their own homes year-round but recognizes the need for extra help around the holidays. SYNERGY HomeCare Elders’ Elves will help seniors shop for gifts, wrap presents, write cards and even trim the trees.
Elders’ Elves help seniors tackle many jolly jobs such as: • Shopping for gifts in stores and online • Wrapping gifts • Decorating the home • Cooking holiday meals • Writing and sending holiday cards • And much more! SYNERGY HomeCare Elders’ Elves can also help seniors become more cyber savvy by helping them shop for gifts online or connect with family through Skype, Facebook and other social media platforms. 54 percent of people over age 65 used the Internet last year to communicate with loved ones – a digital milestone according to the Pew Research Center – and it’s expected to increase. “With more and more services being offered online, it is important that seniors feel plugged in and connected. Our qualified caregivers can help them feel more comfortable and safe when shopping on the Internet,” adds McCormick. “Whether it’s help around the house for the holidays or help yearround, SYNERGY HomeCare is always ready to provide solutions for seniors in need.” Contact your local SYNERGY HomeCare office at 770-777-4781 or find us online at www.SynergyHomeCare.com/NorthAtlanta.
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The link between diabetes and hearing loss It’s stronger than you think By Amy Ledbetter, Au.D. Do you, or someone you know, have diabetes and hearing loss? It shouldn’t be surprising. A link between the two conditions has been recognized since the 1960s. In 2008, researchers found that diabetics were twice as likely to have hearing loss compared to their non-diabetic peers. Why the link? The exact causes are unknown, but two strong theories exist.1 The first is circulatory problems, common result of diabetes, that can impede the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the blood vessels in the inner ear— blood vessels that are critical to proper hearing. The second is auditory nerve damage. Diabetes is known to cause peripheral nerve damage (or diabetic neuropathy) in the feet and hands due to prolonged exposure to high blood sugar. It is suspected that similar damage occurs in the sensory neurons or fibers of the auditory nerve. What can you do? November is Diabetes Awareness Month, so while there isn’t much that can be done to eliminate the risk of hearing loss with diabetes, make this the month you initiate two important steps that can limit the effects of hearing loss on your quality of life. First, if your diabetes diagnosis is relatively recent, you should get a hearing screen-
ing to set a baseline for your hearing. Future hearing tests (recommended at least once a year) can then measure against the baseline to gauge if and how rapidly hearing loss increases, giving you the knowledge and forewarning to get ahead of any issue. Second, if hearing loss is an issue, get hearing aids sooner rather than later. Hearing loss may be a “side effect” of diabetes, but with hearing aids, it doesn’t have to be one that slows you down. Dr. Amy Ledbetter has been a practicing clinical audiologist for 17 years. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Sciences in 1995 and then her Master’s degree in 1997 from the University of Southern Mississippi. In 2009, she completed her doctoral degree from the University of Florida. Awareness is the first step toward treating hearing loss. At North Fulton ENT, it is our top priority to help patients maintain the highest quality of life. Help us acknowledge Diabetes Awareness Month by coming in for a complimentary hearing screening today. Call: (770) 450-6508.
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1. Source: Tsai, A. (2014, December). Hearing Loss and Diabetes: Hearing loss occurs with age, but could diabetes play a role? Retrieved from: http://www.diabetesforecast. org/2014/12-dec/hearing-lossand-diabetes.html
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Skin requires topical vitamin C (NAPSI)—Due to its numerous health benefits, scientists are increasingly giving vitamin C an A+. Beyond its effectiveness in boosting the immune system and preventing prenatal health problems, vitamin C—also known as ascorbic acid—is seen as a powerful weapon for protecting the skin against premature aging. “A study at Seoul National University College of Medicine demonstrated that levels of ascorbic acid decrease in skin over time due to both UV exposure and natural aging,” says Dr. Adam Geyer, consulting dermatologist for Kiehl’s Since 1851. “Ascorbic acid is not only effective at minimizing fine lines and wrinkles, but it also serves as a powerful antioxidant that helps neutralize damaging free radicals to further promote youthful-looking skin.” This year marks the 10th
anniversary of Kiehl’s Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate, which is formulated at a highly potent level of 10.5 percent vitamin C. The formula remains one of the most highly effective products of its kind—proven to address not only fine lines and wrinkles, but also reveal a significant improvement in skin texture and radiance. To offer similar anti-aging benefits to the delicate eye area, Kiehl’s has developed Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Eye-Brightening Concentrate, clinically demonstrated to noticeably decrease the appearance of crow’s feet and suborbital wrinkles and visibly minimize dark circles for a brighter and younger-looking eye area. Kiehl’s products are available at www.kiehls. com/pslrc, by mail order at 1-800-KIEHLS-2 and through select specialty retailers worldwide.
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Many options for choosing a cardiologist exist within Forsyth and North Atlanta. At Atlanta Heart Specialists (ahsmed.com) we believe we offer a unique approach to cardiovascular health and disease prevention. Although we work out of 5 hospitals our goal is to keep you out of these institutions. We believe that combining a holistic approach with evidence based therapy offers you the best opportunity to take control of your health and prevent heart attacks and strokes! Waiting when you are worried is never good. We offer same day office visits from 9-5 and 24/7 physician access to our patients so that you can relax and be reassured. If you do end up in the emergency room know that one of our physicians is always available to you. Knowledge is power and in todays multimedia world AHS offers multiple tools to get the information you need. At heartdrsingh.com articles on prevention, testing and treatment are available for easy reading and downloads. Social media sites and a monthly patient newsletter ensure that you stay on top of the latest advances in heart health. With 9 offices and 14 board certified, award winning cardiologists, AHS can offer the full spectrum of cardiac care from pacemakers to stents , echos to ablations, stress tests to radial (arm) caths. In those rare situations where outside expertise is needed, as one of the few remaining independent cardiology groups we can access the expertise you need regardless of which hospital system it exists within. At the Cumming office, Dr Narendra Singh leads an internationally recognized clini-
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Want relief from TMJ pain or tension headaches? By: Dr Ushma Patel Center for Advanced Dentistry Botox is now available in our dental office for TMJ pain, headaches. You may not have heard about Botox therapy for head, neck, and/ or facial pain. The same effect of Botox that reduces the appearance of wrinkles (relaxing muscles) is used to reduce the intensity of muscle contractions. Intense and/or prolonged muscle contractions of our muscles used for chewing can cause pain and damage to our teeth. Pain can be in the contracted muscle or can be referred to a distant site. Severe clenching and grinding of the teeth can cause the teeth to chip, break, or even need root canal treatments. How Does BOTOX® Treat Jaw Tension and TMJ Disorder? Botox is injected into the masseter muscles of the jaw to treat TMJ, an inflammation of the TMJ joint in the jaw. Located on both sides of the head at the point where the jawbone meets the skull, the temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) is used during talking, eating, swallowing, and other everyday activities. If this joint becomes displaced or is overworked through excessive teeth grinding, a person may suffer severe tension headaches, as well as sharp pain in the jaw. BOTOX® relieves jaw tension by making muscles unable to engage in the powerful, often unconscious movement of the jaw that produces headaches and pain.
The BOTOX® alternative treatment for TMJ disorders and jaw tension is usually quick, straightforward, and effective. A nonsurgical procedure, BOTOX® injections are administered in Patel a doctor’s office and treatment requires no hospital stay. Most patients experience noticeable improvement within one or two days of their first treatment, although relief can take up to a week. Botox For Neck Pain, Migraine and Tension Headaches? Recently, Botox has become a tool to help relieve migraine headaches and associated neck muscle pain. It has proven to be very effective in pain relief from muscle sources. It is important to distinguish the source of pain since Botox works on muscles. This mechanism is why Botox reduces wrinkles! Botox can be used in differentiation of pain source. If it does not give some relief, the source of pain is probably not the muscles. Many patients seeking Botox treatment for wrinkle reduction report elimination or reduction of migraine headaches as an added bonus Please call 678-894-7926 now to schedule your complimentary no obligation consultation appointment to find out more and see if this is right for you. Check out http://suwaneedentist.biz for a video from The Doctors TV Show.
Keeping your joints healthy (NAPSI)—Knowing a few facts about the wear and care of your joints can help you take steps to keep them healthy. Healthy joints have cartilage, which acts as a spongy shock absorber on the ends of the bones so they don’t rub against each other. When you don’t have enough cartilage, you can have pain. To Keep Your Joints Healthy • Exercise. Walking, jogging or swimming helps keep muscles strong, and takes the strain off the joints. • A healthy diet and a healthy weight. Carrying extra weight stresses your joints. Eat less fat and sugar, and more fruits and vegetables. • A healthy lifestyle. Get enough sleep and eat a balanced diet. What To Know About Joint Pain Joint pain often indicates arthritis. Common types are osteoarthritis, gout and rheumatoid arthritis. Other diseases or injuries can also lead to joint pain. As you age, joint pain becomes more common as well. Fortunately, you can do a lot to feel better and stay active, even if you have these problems. How To Feel Better • Exercise, moving all your joints. Walking helps circulation, supports the joints and strengthens the muscles. • If you have a sore joint, you can
use an ice pack or a bag of frozen vegetables on the sore spot. • Do your best to maintain a weight that is right for you, since too much weight can make your knees and hips ache. • Speak up. Tell the doctor if your pain is improving or getting worse. Medicines can reduce pain and stiffness, and a doctor will know if joint replacement is an option you should consider. Joint Replacement Surgery Joint replacement surgery involves removing a damaged joint and putting in a new one. It’s usually done by an orthopaedic surgeon. Sometimes, the surgeon will not remove the whole joint, but will only replace or fix the damaged parts. The new joint, called a prosthesis, can be made of plastic, metal or ceramic. It may or may not be cemented into place, and your bone will grow into it. New joints generally last at least 10 to 15 years. Learn More The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health, has free, easy-to-read information in English and Spanish about joint health. Download or order publications on other topics at www.niams. nih.gov/multicultural or call toll free (877) 226-4267.
Arbor Terrace of Johns Creek is the new signature in assisted living Retirement living should be exceptional living. Situated in one of the most desirable spots in Johns Creek, this new 100 apartment community is within close proximity to world-class healthcare facilities, cultural venues, fine shopping and dining. Arbor Terrace of Johns Creek is a one-of-a-kind community offering a luxurious lifestyle with concierge services, chef-prepared meals, housekeeping and more, without a large investment or long-term commitment. “We are changing the way people live,” says Beth Richardson, Executive Director at Arbor Terrace. “Working with strong on-site partners in healthcare, including 24 hour nursing staff and on site therapy, we can provide as much or as little care as our residents
need.” Arbor Terrace’s goal is to provide the residents with comfort, security and peace of mind. This beautiful community will have all the amenities you would expect including a fitness center with a variety of exercise and educational offerings as well as a vibrant social calendar. As Judd Harper, President of the Arbor Company points out, “We consider it our priority to help you stay fit and healthy. Our dedicated staff is committed to facilitating our residents’ physical, intellectual and cultural wellbeing.” For more information on Arbor Terrace of Johns Creek, please call (770)-999-9577 and visit our website at www.at-johnscreek.com.
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