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Milton welcomes SuperSlow Zone Owners Luis and Rachel Quiles, who live in Roswell, opened SuperSlow Zone because they know firsthand how important fitness is to overall health. “When we found SuperSlow Zone, we knew it was the real deal and wanted to bring it to North Fulton so others could experience the SuperSlow Zone workout. It’s more than a workout; it’s a lifestyle with life-changing results,” Luis says. SuperSlow Zone in Milton is part of a national and international network of 78 franchise licenses; the Milton center is the first in the metro Atlanta area. SuperSlow Zone is a slow-motion, accredited, personal strength training workout program. Its unique approach to total-body fitness follows a slow, fluid weightlifting movement of 10 seconds up and 10 seconds down. Grayson Hunt, a SuperSlow Zone certified instructor, explains this “loading” process is designed to momentarily

fatigue the muscles quickly. “This stimulates the body to make more muscle,” he says. “SuperSlow Zone utilizes a qualitative, rather than quantitative, workout method. In only 20 minutes, it gives you a safe, total body workout that engages all of the targeted muscles while also benefitting the cardiovascular system. The exercise protocol was developed with the help of scientific research as part of a $3.2 million osteoporosis study at the University of Florida, School of Medicine. The SuperSlow Zone exercise system will properly and safely build muscle and increase resting metabolism to allow the body to burn more calories. Although appropriate for anyone, SuperSlow Zone is ideal for busy adults age 40 and above. “As we age, bone density and muscle strength decrease significantly, which can affect mobility and overall quality of life,” Luis explains. “SuperSlow Zone can improve bone

density; cardiovascular fitness; muscle strength and tone; energy, endurance and stamina; and metabolism. The results are noticeable, which keeps adults motivated to continue the workout program regularly. We work with people who have minor to major health challenges, those who have not exercised in a long time, or ever, and exercise enthusiasts.” SuperSlow Zone uses medical-grade equipment from Nautilus. “Our exercise system, continuously improved over the last 10 years, affords unparalleled results,” Luis says. “Nationally, 68 percent of clients stay 2 to 10 years, 71 percent of new clients are from referrals, and of referrals, 21 percent are from physicians. Clients come, stay and refer because it works.” SuperSlow Zone accredited, certified instructors, including Hunt, work individually with clients to develop an exercise program that suits their unique needs and fitness levels. Typically,

individuals work out (Under an instructor’s supervision) for approximately 20 minutes on five to seven different machines that target specific muscles. “SuperSlow Zone takes safety and satisfaction seriously,” Hunt says. “Working oneon-one continuously with an instructor essentially removes the risk of injury and guarantees results, because we’re experts in understanding how the machines work and how the body will respond to them. “Over time, individuals progressively get stronger. SuperSlow Zone instructors capture and store clients’ individual workout data with Cloud software, so they can precisely track each workout and produce accurate reports of progress. In addition to fitness, SuperSlow Zone offers a 12week group (or individual) nutrition program designed to teach strategies for building a lifestyle of balanced nutrition

and fitness. Another distinctive feature of SuperSlow Zone is the atmosphere. “This isn’t your typical gym,” Luis says, “The SuperSlow Zone workout requires focus, so we create an atmosphere where individuals can concentrate, receive oneon-one attention from their instructor, and not feel intimidated. SuperSlow Zone provides an 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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Psychologists used to say that the first feature people looked at were the eyes. Now they say it’s the mouth. According to a new nationwide survey, 92% of people perceive a great smile as a valuable asset. Men and women between the ages of 18-49 both chose a sexy smile as the most appealing gesture in a member of the opposite sex. Men and women are in agreement on what makes an appealing smile - having white teeth makes or breaks a smile, followed by straight teeth and full lips. In a recent survey conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), 74% of men and women agree that an unattractive smile can hurt a person’s chances for career success. Going to the dentist used to be about cavities and drills. Today, dentistry is giving people what they want: looking good. This is, of course, in addition to improving people’s dental health. Those cavities still have to be found and filled but cosmetic dentistry can make going to the dentist something we want to do, not just have to do. “Over the last 5 years dental technology has advanced to where it’s now possible to get dental care with no pain and in a comfortable way,” says Dr. Ushma Patel. “In our practice we provide blankets, hot towels after treatment, headphones for music and Satellite TV channels to relax our patients. Many of our patients even bring their own DVD and choose to watch movie while they are getting treatment done. We want them to not only feel good while they are being treated but also to simply feel good when they leave.” We also use oral sedation (pills) for many of our phobic patients. We call it Twilight Dentistry where patients have their treatment performed while being sedated. For patients who want a Dazzling White Straight Smile instantly, we offer Porcelain Veneers. These veneers are very thin hard porcelain shells that are bonded on top of your existing teeth. Veneers can be used to reshape teeth and often are referred to as “instant orthodontics” because we can instantly straighten crooked, misshapen or excessively stained teeth without braces. This procedure typically takes two office visits. A generation ago, only people in the public

eye had “movie star” smiles, but all that has changed. Today, Teeth Whitening has become the most common cosmetic procedure performed. There are typically 2 methods of teeth whitening. One procedure in done in the dental office using a high concentration bleach which is applied to the teeth and in 1 hour you leave the office with a bright white smile. The other procedure is a home whitening system. This procedure requires you to have molds made and then a whitening gel will be given to you and you wear the custom fitted bleaching trays for 1 hour a day for up to two weeks. The results can be dazzling. A bright, gleaming smile can go a long way to improve your appearance and make you feel years younger. For a complimentary consultation call Dr. Ushma Patel at 678-894-7926. Center for Advanced Dentistry is located at 6916 McGinnis Ferry Rd, Suite 500, Suwanee, GA 30024. For more information you can also visit their web site www.JohnsCreekCosmeticDentist.com

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When should you see a doctor for Sinusitis? By: Raymond L. Schettino, M.D. When should you see a doctor for Sinusitis? Because the symptoms of sinusitis sometimes mimic those of colds and allergies, you may not realize you need to see a doctor. If you suspect you have sinusitis, review these signs and symptoms. If you suffer from three or more, you should see your doctor. · Facial Pressure/Pain Nasal Discharge

· Fever/Headache · Pain in Upper Teeth/Bad Breath · Coughing/Nasal Congestion · Sneezing The physicians at North Fulton ENT may prescribe different medications (antibiotics, decongestants, nasal steroid sprays, antihistamines) for treating acute sinusitis. There are occasions when the physician and patient find that the infections are recur-

rent and/or non-responsive to the medication. When this occurs, surgery to enlarge the openings that drain the sinuses is an option. North Fulton ENT has been providing quality healthcare to the North Fulton and surrounding communities for over 25 years. Same-day appointments are frequently available. Let us be your solution for better hearing, sinus and sleep health! There are two convenient locations to serve you.

Haynes Bridge Dental Care introduces dental concierge membership Every month there are new scientific studies released that link Oral Health (and more specifically Periodontitis) to other more serious health risks, including heart disease, stroke and respiratory disease. Yet many individuals forgo regular dental care for themselves and for their children because they do not have dental insurance. Take a look at some of these figures: In 2008, 4.6 million children went without needed dental care because their families lacked the financial means to pay for it.1 When people don’t visit the dentist regularly,

they end up in the emergency room. 60,000 ER visits for non-traumatic dental problems or other oral health issues cost Georgia taxpayers more than $23 million according to recent Pew report. The Surgeon General reports that more than 64 million work hours are lost each year because of untreated dental problems. Treatment of dental issues can help reduce the risk of more severe, and costly, medical conditions. Routine dental visits are the key to prevention. But even more troubling is the fact that families who have dental insurance still end up

having to pay large amounts out-of-pocket, because their annual coverage comes with a maximum benefit. For example, if you total your car, your insurance coverage will likely provide you with a new one. Dental insurance? You’ll pay 50% for three new tires and then the annual maximum runs out. You will still need to pay 100% out-of-pocket for the steering wheel, engine, and paint (that’s cosmetic!). Access to affordable, personalized and comprehensive dental care is important. Haynes Bridge Dental Care - located in Johns Creek - has created

an exclusive Dental Concierge Membership program for the Johns Creek Community that is straightforward and open to anyone. No Deductibles. No Claims Process. No Maximum Annual Benefit! This program is available for employers and individuals. It allows members to pay a monthly fee and gain access to heavily discounted dental services (discounted at an average of 55%!).More importantly, Haynes Bridge Dental Care is not a big corporate dental practice that will force you to see a different doctor each time you visit. Their dental practice is family-owned

and offers a comprehensive set of dental services, including Preventative, high-end Cosmetic and Restorative, including special services for Seniors. Call Haynes Bridge Dental Care today at 470.297.6700 or visit them online at www.HaynesBridgeDentalCare.com for more information on this program.

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Take control of your hearing and your life Hearing loss and balance disorders are not just agerelated. Other medical conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, infection, and primary disorders of the ear can be the cause. If left untreated, people with hearing loss are up to five times more likely to suffer from dementia. Studies have shown that hearing amplification can drastically improve patients’ quality of life. Your sense of hearing is a vital link to your world – a source of pleasure, information and communication. Don’t let your hearing loss shut you out from Family, Friends and Life. Our audiologists will ensure that they are providing the highest level of patient care available by assessing your unique needs. This also allows them to recommend the appropriate product for your hearing loss and your lifestyle.

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FAQ – Bladeless cataract surgery What is a cataract and what is cataract surgery? Cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss in people over 40 and today cataracts affect more than 22 million Americans age 40 and older. At some point in our life, we will all develop a cataract. The natural lens of the eye yellows and becomes cloudy with age as a result of biological changes of the proteins inside the lens. The function of the human lens is to focus incoming light onto the back of the eye. As your lens ages,

light from the outside worlds becomes more and more distorted as it enters your eye. Difficulty reading, needing more light to read, experiencing glare and haloes at night and, even poor sleep patterns can be explained by cataract formation.The treatment for cataracts involves an almost painless, 10 minute surgery to remove the “clouded lens” or “cataract” and replace it with a man made intraocular lens implant. It is the most common surgical procedure in the US and around the world and is

considered to be an extremely successful and safe procedure with a success rate approaching 99.5%. What is laser cataract surgery? With traditional cataract surgery, all the steps of the surgery are customarily performed “manually” by the surgeon using handheld tools. Laser cataract surgerythe next evolution of cataract surgery with the Ziemer Z6 laser generally offers a greater amount of precision, predictability and safety to these

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steps leading to potentially improve visual outcomes and more precise targets. With the Ziemer Z6 Laser System, your surgeon has the potential to offer you unmatched accuracy and a more predictable and customized cataract procedure. Based on your medical history and pre-operative evaluation, you and your surgeon will discuss the options available for your desired visual result. Together you can discuss a treatment plan which may include using the LDV Z6 to create the laser incisions in the cornea along with an advanced lens implant that may allow for improved near, intermediate or distance vision. This tailored treatment may reduce your need for glasses or contact lenses after surgery. How is laser cataract surgery different from traditional cataract surgery? In traditional cataract surgery, incisions in the cornea are made using handheld instruments including blades to access the cataract. Your surgeon will then use a surgical device to manually create a circular opening in the lens capsule of the eye that holds the cataract. The Ziemer Z6 laser can be used to make the corneal incisions precise and the opening in the lens capsule as circular as possible, in the right location, and sized to fit the replacement lens. Your surgeon can also use the laser to break up and soften the hard cataract. Softening the lens with the laser enables your surgeon to then remove the cataract more gently and with significantly less ultrasound energy than is used in traditional manual cataract surgery. What are the benefits of laser cataract surgery? A highly customized treatment A treatment with little or no discomfort A potentially more precise and predictable treatment By and large, a gentler and easier cataract removal Generally, a more rapid visual recovery due to reduced inflammation The opportunity to receive tailored treatment with advanced technology multi-focal lenses, which may reduce the need for glasses or contact lenses after surgery Am I a suitable candidate for laser cataract surgery? Your surgeon and you will decide whether you are a suitable candidate based on your eye anatomy, type of cataract and type of lens implant that you desire. Most patients are candidates for having some of the steps of cataract surgery performed with the Ziemer Z6

laser. How long has the procedure been performed? Thousands of cataract procedures have been successfully performed using femtosecond laser systems, and femtosecond lasers have been used in eye procedures for decades. The most familiar use of femtosecond laser technology is LASIK. Femtosecond lasers represent an advanced standard in precision laser cataract surgery and the Ziemer Z6 platform was FDA cleared in 2013. What should I expect on the day of surgery? Your day in surgery should be no different than a routine cataract case. The Ziemer Z6 laser is positioned next to the surgeon and is utilized seamlessly during the cataract surgery process. You will be given mild IV sedation that will likely keep you pleasantly unaware of the goings on in surgery. Not only is it potentially painless, there are no needles or stitches as part of the procedure. What should I expect after surgery? After surgery, you can generally expect your vision to be improved within 24 hours. Generally, patients experience no pain after surgery. Slight scratchiness of the eye is common and they prescribed eye drops will help with any of these symptoms. Many patients return to work or normal activities the next day and even drive themselves to their postop day one appointment! How long does the procedure take? You can expect to be at our center for about 2 hours, and you will be in the procedure room for only 20-25 minutes. Please call 678-688-4575 or visit our website at milaneyecenter.com for more information on how to schedule your Cataract evaluation at Milan Eye Center where compassion meets excellence in eye care.

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Are Hormone Imbalances Making You

FAT? Is your stubborn weight-loss problem actually a hormone problem? By: Dr. Dan Falor Do you find that no matter how much you exercise or how little you eat, you still can’t seem to get rid of that excess five, ten or twenty pounds? Well it could be that your weight problem is due to a hormone imbalance. Particularly estrogen. Estrogen balance is essential for achieving and maintaining fat loss. Excess estrogen or “estrogen dominance” causes fat gain, water retention, bloating, and many other health and wellness issues. While premenopausal women excess estrogen tend to have more weight at the hips, menopausal women with estrogen excess exhibit more fat accumulation in their middle. We are constantly exposed to estrogen-like compounds in foods that contain toxic pesticides and growth hormones. These toxins are known to cause weight gain, which causes the production of more estrogen from our

own fat cells. More estrogen then increases more weight gain. Pharmaceutical hormones, such as those used in hormone-replacement therapy (HRT) or birth control pills, falor also increase estrogen. So, what can you do? Well, the first step is to cleanse your body of these toxic chemicals and re-balance your hormones. At the same time, nutritional recommendations and dietary changes are put in place to help your body return to a state of optimal health. If you’re reading this and thinking, “Could this work for me?” Call our office at 678-867-7200 and schedule a consultation. You have nothing to lose, except a lifetime of accumulated toxins in your body. Oh, and the excess weight.

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September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month What every woman should know about GYN cancer By: Penny Daugherty, RN, MS, OCN Nearly 95,000 women living in the United States are diagnosed with a gynecologic (GYN) cancer each year, according to the American Cancer Society. The disease can occur at any age. So even if you are beyond your “childbearing years,” it doesn’t mean you should stop seeing your gynecologist. Below is important information on three of the most common GYN cancers. Ovarian Cancer Known as the “silent” cancer, ovarian cancer is rarely detected until it’s in an advanced stage because symptoms can be dismissed as normal discomfort. Unfortunately, no screenings exist for the disease, but you can help protect yourself by knowing your body and family health history and by recognizing the symptoms. Warning signs include bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, trouble eating or feeling full quickly, and experiencing urinary frequency or urgency. If symptoms persist on a daily basis for more than two weeks, see your doctor.

Endometrial (Uterine) Cancer Endometrial cancer is the most common GYN cancer in the United States. All women are at risk, but most cases occur in menopausal or postmenopausal women. Unfortunately, like ovarian cancer, no accurate screenings exist. So recognizing symptoms such as postmenopausal bleeding, irregular vaginal discharge or pain or pressure in the pelvis is vital. Cervical Cancer Most cervical cancers are caused by the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV). For females ages 9 to 26, there is a vaccine that protects against HPV. Smoking, poor eating habits, a long history of oral contraceptive use or having a family history of cervical cancer also increase the risk of developing cervical cancer. Warning signs include abnormal vaginal bleeding, increased vaginal discharge, pelvic pain or pain during sexual intercourse. Routine pap tests radically reduce mortality rates associated with cervical cancer.

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ADHD – not just in children anymore Adult ADHD is associated with multiple comorbidities 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).

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Some children with ADHD continue to have it as adults. And many adults who have the disorder 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. Treatment is very rewarding. The first medications to be approved by the FDA belonged to a non-stimulant group of medications: Atomoxetine. The FDA later approved stimulants such as methylphenidate and mixed amphetamine salts. Group delivered cognitive behavioral therapy is recommended in some cases as a supportive treatment. 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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