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The Pet Life

A Guide to Choosing the Best Pet for You p. 43

The Fabric of a Full Life fab’rik founder Dana Spinola weaves passion with purpose

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A Time for Reinvention

19 Fun Calendar Fall Happenings

10 Note to Self

20 Best Health and Beauty

12 Contributors

22 Best Fitness

Thoughts from the Editor Meet the Writers and Photographers In This Issue

14 Partners in Health

Information from the Experts

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Book Festivals, Spa Conferences and More

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Look Good, Feel Great

Stories of Transformation

25 Best Bites

Meals That Heal

54 Best Cause

Seniors Who Selfie

57 Give-Back Guide Community Volunteer Opportunities

Non-Surgical Treatment for Back Pain

By Husham Mishu, MD p. 50

Preventing Diabetes: Know the Risks

By Reginald Mason, MD p. 51 TO SEARCH FOR 100s OF POPULAR TOPICS

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Chelsea Mulder currently lives on Fort Benning with her husband, Jaron, and their three adorable dog furbabies. Chelsea works as a freelance writer for South magazine, among others, and is close to completing her criminal justice degree from Kaplan University. Her article in this month’s magazine, “The Pet Life,” p. 43, is about a topic close to her heart.

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Catrina Maxwell is a freelance photographer and a native of Atlanta, Georgia. She graduated from the Commercial Photography Program at Gwinnett Technical College. Since graduating in 2008 she has been shooting corporate photography for a variety of clients.

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Katie Lambert is a freelance writer specializing in health.You can find her work on HLN, TLC, HowStuffWorks, Healthgrades and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. She has attended the NIH Medicine in the Media course and was a Knight Center for Specialized Journalism fellow for Medical Advances: Treatments, Cures, Possibilities. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Georgia and is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists.

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Book Bonanza

The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta’s (MJCCA) book festival returns for its 25th anniversary November 5–20. Look out for local authors there like Jesse Itzler. Jesse will present his recently released memoir, Living With a Seal, which chronicles his journeys of trying almost anything, such as offering to run a 100-mile race in SPANX® to get the attention of the beautiful founder of the company, Sara Blakely, and later marrying her and much more.

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• Almost half of the added sugar children consume comes from sugar-sweetened beverages. Reducing the intake of these would make a significant impact.

• The best way to identify added sugars in foods is to consult nutrition labels’ ingredient lists. Parents should look for anything from sugar to fruit juice concentrate to molasses and more.

• Strong4Life’s team of dietitians suggests fresh real fruit, unsweetened applesauce or a pack of raisins as great snacks that bring nutrition along with natural sweetness.

Face & Body Southeast Spa Conference & Expo’s Atlanta launch last month was a hit; over 1,000 estheticians attended to advance their skin and body care education.

Dozens of presenters included top Atlanta skincare gurus Erin Madigan-Fleck of Naturophoria on pigmentation issues and Institut DERMed’s Lyn Ross on problematic skin conditions. Anti-aging serums, lash extensions, chemicalfree products and skincare supplements were major trends we spotted on the Expo floor. Professionals, mark your calendars for next year’s show, October 7- 9, 2017!

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Pick of the Month Just in time for the holidays, Gardner Dermatology and Med Spa are offering a “Flawless Face” injectables package to help you look your best this holiday season. This deal includes three areas of Botox®, two syringes of VOLUMA®, one syringe of Juvéderm® and one 30-minute facial for $3000—for a total savings of $770! Plus, mention JessicaShops and receive 10 complimentary units of Botox to be used at a later date.

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bestfun Maze Mayhem Head just outside of the city to Washington Farms for some festive fall fun. During the day, wander through their pumpkin patch to find just the right selection for carving or making pies.

Once the sun sets, put your directional skills to the test during the challenging “Flashlight Nights” and make your way through their 8.5-acre corn maze. With plenty of corny jokes and clues, you’re sure to be entertained the whole way.

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Feel the wind on your face as you race down 10 miles of zip line at Historic Banning Mills, just 45 minutes west of Atlanta. Recent studies indicate that spending time outdoors can help reduce blood pressure, improve concentration and boost the immune system. Get a healthy dose of natural thrills on this course, surrounded by 300 acres of wooded areas and one of the longest continuous eco-canopy zip line tours in the world. And, it’s quite a workout—when put to the FitBit test, zipliners burned around 300 calories a day! The Banning Mills outdoor adventure resort also features a series of hiking trails, aerial challenge course, world’s tallest freestanding climbing wall and treehouse rooms perched above a rushing gorge.

Treat your ears to the sounds of classical, jazz and vocal music with Heritage Sandy Springs’ Winter Classics. Taking place one Sunday evening of every month, November through February, this indoor concert series kicks off on November 13 with The Bonaventure Quartet. The Atlantabased group’s name pays homage to the street that founder and guitarist/composer Charles Williams lived on for 20 years. The Bonaventure Quartet blends Broadway show tunes with Latin noir, folk ballads, sea shanties and the occasional ring of rock ’n roll for a one-of-a-kind sound.

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Daytime explorers can try the Farms’ newest maze, inspired by the Peanuts gang. Afterwards dig into fan-favorite concessions, like caramel apples, BBQ and kettle corn or snuggle up with a hot chocolate and freshly made s’mores.

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Choose from themed boxes like The Whiskey Enthusiast, The Bearded Gent or The Techie for a holiday, birthday or groomsman gift that is sure to please.

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On the Rise Arpino Salon has a new look and a new location. After watching the reconstruction of Buckhead happen right before his eyes, Richie Arpino decided it was time for his salon to join in on the change. The salon’s modern new high-rise home also includes a Pilates studio, massage therapy studio, Thai restaurant and gym. Guests can enjoy breathtaking views of Buckhead and amenities like a doorman, valet and balconies for breezy lunches and wine dates before or after hair appointments.

Style and comfort … can the two exist in a high heel?

Nyssa Green According to Atlanta-based shoe brand Ukies, the answer is “Yes!” Husband-and-wife duo Umaesh and Kavita Khaitan are passionate about creating a better life and, in turn, a better planet—and they’re starting with shoes! “We have seen innovation in phones and everything else, but no innovation had been made here,” says Kavita, the company’s creative director.

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Umaesh used his engineering background to develop a gel layer that’s added to the shoe to provide comfort not normally seen in shoes.

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bestfitness 2016 Best Self Atlanta Magazine Courage Award Winners Readers were invited to share their stories of transformation while overcoming difficulty for the chance to be awarded the Best Self Atlanta Magazine Courage Award at the 2016 Lee Haney Games.. Eric Montgomery’s and Miranda Karasch’s continued dedication to becoming their best selves is why they are the winners of this year’s Courage Award.

Eric Montgomery’s journey to health began in 2012. He had just turned 53 and found himself on a myriad of prescriptions.

“I weighed 234 pounds and wasn’t involved in any type of physical activity.

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Miranda Karasch In December 2014, Miranda Karasch was the heaviest she’d ever been. “I was tired, stressed out and severely unhappy,” says Karasch. She decided to dedicate a year of her life to focusing on improving her fitness and health.

“I wish I could say I fell in love with the process immediately, but I didn’t. It took four months of working with a personal trainer for something to start shifting,” says Karasch. She began to gain momentum. “I wanted to get better, get stronger, lift more—and I got sick of listening to my own excuses. My mental transformation began and, soon after, so did my physical one.”

Even the heart-breaking end of her 13-year marriage couldn’t slow down her progress. “The gym became my safe place. Training was my one constant, my therapy,” says Karasch. In May of 2016, she was offered the opportunity to expand her business to the state of Georgia. Her biggest concern? Finding a new gym.

“Deciding to invest in me to become the best version of myself strengthened not only my body but also my mind and my spirit. The best part is that I’m not done and I never will be,” says Karasch.

He then went on to enter a FitTrip Challenge—a 12-week fitness and nutrition contest conducted by Corporate Sports Unlimited. “During the contest, my body fat percentage dropped from 17.8 to 13.1 percent. I lost 11 pounds of fat and gained three pounds of muscle,” explains Montgomery. To his surprise, he emerged as the men’s winner for his gym, 191 Resolution Fitness, and winner of the 2016 Achievement Award.

“I am no longer a high-blood pressure or high-cholesterol patient. I am down to one pill for diabetes, taking insulin only as needed, which is not that often. That’s my story of inspiration and success,” says Montgomery with pride.

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by Carolyn O’Neil, MS, RDN The food and drink you consume on the days following surgery and even the days leading up to an operation can make or break the body’s ability to heal. Many carefully plan an elective surgery, evaluating the best surgeons and most effective procedures to meet their personal cosmetic or medical goals; but, few prospective patients think about how changes in diet will impact the healing process. Downtime often leads to easy, but not healthy, pizza delivery, take-out or whatever comfort food snacks are on hand in the home pantry.

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“We know that surgery and anesthesia cause stress, which puts the body in a negative protein balance,” says Stuart Phillips, professor of kinesiology at McMaster University and fellow of the American College of Nutrition. “So ideally patients should make sure to consume adequate protein before surgery, too.” Chicken, beef, eggs and fish contain the high-quality protein that the body craves to repair cells.

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hether it’s her customers, franchise owners, women in need or her own children, Dana Spinola is all about inspiring others to live in ways they don’t think are possible—to go far beyond the limitations they may perceive.

Spinola’s own life is her greatest inspirational tool. After all, she formed her incredibly successful, one-of-a-kind company, fab’rik, the same day she began her family: August 1, 2001.

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out patterns and fabrics,” she remembers. “While it was because we didn’t have a lot of money, I felt like I had a personal stylist and loved every minute of it. I remember my mom with a pin in her mouth pinning together the fabric on me and feeling like I was a celebrity. I was in love from the first dress.”

“The night I got incorporated, I went out to celebrate and saw this man and was sure he was my husband,” she remembers. “I walked across the room and told him, ‘I know this is going to sound crazy, but I’m going to marry you.’ Pretty productive day: Started my dream career and met my husband!”

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“Productive” is a bit of an understatement when describing Spinola’s no-holdsbarred lifestyle.

Since that fateful day one of both her courtship of her future husband and founding of her company, the wildly popular fab’rik series of affordable upscale clothing boutiques, her business empire has grown exponentially and her family has expanded to include four children, ranging in age from two to nine.

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Spinola never questioned that she could one day create the life of her dreams. Growing up, Spinola’s parents taught her to reach beyond their means to achieve everything she wanted. Her mother made custom outfits for her, introducing her to fashion as a way to elevate everyday life.

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That first love quickly grew into a full-blown passion that continued throughout Spinola’s youth and into adulthood.

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“My entire room was wallpapered head to toe with fashion magazines growing up.”

Right out of college, Spinola entered the corporate world as a business consultant who helped companies streamline for maximum productivity and efficiency.

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sure how I was going to have it all, but I was going to try,” she says.

Spinola’s dreams were big, but at that time she had no idea just how big they would get. She opened the first fab’rik boutique on August 1, 2002, in Midtown Atlanta on West Peachtree (that store has since moved to Atlantic Station). That was monumental to her at the time, but since then she has watched many other women realize big dreams with their own fab’rik stores. The 45th fab’rik boutique just opened in Chicago.

“I never set out to franchise, but as women asked me to open fab’rik in their cities, it became clear that owning a boutique was not only my dream, but

nonprofit, free fab’rik, facilitates weekly visits to safe houses and spends time with girls and women who have been the victims of sex trafficking, homelessness and abuse. The team shops with them, organizes fashion shows for them and shares stories with them.

“Giving and our business strategy are so closely woven together at this point they go hand and hand,” Spinola says. “fab’rik really is the vehicle that God has given me to serve, whether it’s our customers, my team and the girls in need. God always shows up in the sweetest way, reminding us all how similar we are. We truly all just want to feel beautiful about who we are. My vision is that each city that has

“I think many would expect to have someone drive a dress to their house, serve them champagne or call their husband to remind them of your birthday at a high-end department store when you are spending $2,000, but we do this for a $60 dress.” [was shared by] many others. Now that we have figured out the model, I can equip other women to do their own and follow their own dreams.”

That central vision of making the seemingly out-of-reach attainable flows into and defines the customer experience at fab’rik as well.

“I believe fab’rik delivers an amazing combination of high-end customer service with affordable clothing,” Spinola explains.

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Basically Bent A joint is a meeting place of bone and muscle, tendons and ligaments.

Cartilage is also present and, depending on the joint, there may also be synovial fluid for lubrication. There are six different types of synovial joints in the body that move in different ways. One type can hinge, for example, like the elbow, while another fits together like a ball and socket, like in the shoulder.

The knee is your largest joint and the most complex, with three bones, two types of cartilage and ligaments, and tendons. According to Spero G. Karas, MD, director of Emory’s Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship Program, the joints that are most problematic are the weight-bearing joints such as the knee, hip and ankle. When walking up and down stairs, for example, the knee bears three times one’s body weight—so, a 150-pound person exerts 450 pounds of weight on the patella. A squat, like a lunge on the tennis court, can exert five to seven times your body weight on the same joint. The hip joint withstands similar forces, according to Stanley H. Dysart, MD, of Pinnacle Orthopaedics. Rising from a seated position to standing burdens the hip with three to five times your body’s weight.

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• Postural exercises, joint stabilization and spinal stability (utilizing neutral spine) exercises are recommended. Pilates would be a fantastic way to work all of these.

• For cardio—swimming, biking, upper-body ergometers (or arm bikes) and walking as tolerated would be great options.

• Participants may wish to ice before and/or after workouts or take anti-inflammatory meds (usually at least an hour before) prior to exercise.

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the exact cause of the inflammation must be assessed.

Julia Kao, MD, a hip- and knee-replacement surgeon with Resurgens Orthopaedics, emphasizes the importance of getting a correct diagnosis and when to intervene. “If joint pain is affecting your life, figure out what it is. Don’t self-treat for too long.”

She often sees patients who have waited until their problems are quite serious—a man who came in after his knee buckled to find out that he had severe arthritis, an older woman who had been seeing a chiropractor who actually had a broken hip. Pain that doesn’t resolve itself is a clear indicator that it’s time to make an appointment with a physician.

steroid use, let’s change it.” Nearly one in two people have knee arthritis by the time they’re 85, and one in four have hip arthritis.

Obesity can make arthritis worse, much earlier. “The weight conversation is a tough one,” says Dr. Kao. “Sometimes I see a patient in their thirties with terrible arthritis. The good news is that one pound lost [equals] four pounds of stress taken off your knee, for example.

Losing even a little bit of weight helps with all joint pain.” She recommends

lubricates a joint, needs to bathe the joint, and the muscles need to activate or they atrophy. Keep moving or get stiff—and then you have two problems instead of one.”

Anti-inflammatories, like ibuprofen, aspirin and naproxen, are also key.

They’re not like pain pills, which just mask the problem, although they do help with pain; they treat the cause of your pain as well. But antiinflammatories are meant to be a shortterm therapy. For chronic conditions,

Some general practitioners are willing to take the first steps to diagnosis, while others prefer to direct a patient to an orthopaedist immediately. A provider will take a family history, inquire about your health habits and do a handson physical exam. They will usually schedule an X-ray and sometimes do lab tests as well.

Painful Truth So when something goes wrong, what’s the culprit?

Conditions like “tennis elbow,” which is a type of tendinitis, muscle strains and bursitis are easily treated. Many autoimmune diseases that are tougher to treat cause joint pain, from lupus to fibromyalgia to rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Very often, the cause of joint pain is osteoarthritis (OA), a degenerative disease of the joints that breaks down the cartilage that keeps them moving smoothly and pain-free. When people talk about arthritis, they are usually talking about OA. “Arthritis is caused by a mix of factors.

If everyone in your family has terrible knees, you’ll probably have terrible knees,” says Dr. Kao. “If you were a college athlete and had terrible injuries, the effects will show up when you’re older. If it’s a factor we can’t change, like genetics, we’ll just deal with it.

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An important thing to remember about OA is that it’s “persistent and progressive,” says Dr. Dysart. It can, and will, get worse if you don’t protect your joints.

The RICE Way The first step of joint-pain treatment is always RICE: rest, ice, compression, elevation.

“Rest means relative rest, not the complete cessation of activities,” says Dr. Karas. “The body needs movement.

If you’re completely sedentary, you’re doing yourself more harm than good.

An injured joint needs a gentle range of motion. Synovial fluid, the fluid that

there are other options: steroid injections in the joint, or viscosupplementation, an injection of lubricating fluid in the knee. Physical therapy may be needed to strengthen the muscles around a joint.

“The biggest misconception people have is thinking that because they do aerobic activity, they’re strengthening all of their muscles,” says Dr. Dysart. “Aerobic activities are good for the heart, but they don’t necessarily strengthen the shock absorbers around the hip, for example.”

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ones. “When the patient has failed non-operative treatments, they are functionally disabled, and the pain is unacceptable to them, then it’s time to consider joint-replacement surgery,” says Dr. Dysart. “Joint replacement is very much elective. It’s always the patient’s choice.”

working a different set of muscles.

Doctors recommend thinking of it as adding variety, not limiting your activity.

Mix the Risk

“A singles tennis player who’s feeling stiff and finding it strenuous to cover the entire court can switch to doubles tennis,” says Dr. Karas. “It’s about finding reasonable modification. If running five miles a day has become uncomfortable, switch to doing it three times a week and take a good long walk, bike or go to the pool. One of the best exercises for cardiovascular health that’s low impact on joints is a good long walk. The difference between calories burned running and walking a mile is only about 20 percent.”

Often, changing activities offers a respite to the impacted joints while

Dr. Kao finds that her older patients understand that the body gets creakier

New surgical techniques, such as the anterior approach to hip replacement that spares the tendons, have vastly improved the patient experience. “It’s quite remarkable,” says Dr. Dysart.

“Today, we can do outpatient, sameday joint-replacement surgeries with minimal pain afterward.”

as they age, but her patients who are 40 to 60 are often in denial about their bodies getting older. “They’re shocked when they see their X-ray and it shows arthritis. They want to get back to what they were doing when they were 20, but the body is saying to take it easy.”

“Not everybody is born an opera singer, not everybody is born a comedian and not everybody is born a long-distance runner or a tennis player,” says Dr. Karas. The trick to living a long and healthy life that doesn’t hurt? Treating your joints with care, keeping an eye on the scale, seeing a doctor when you’re in pain and trading in a few tough workouts for ones with gentle motions.

Sources: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, aaos.org Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cdc.gov Emory Healthcare, emoryhealthcare.org Pinnacle Orthopaedics, pinnacle-ortho.com Resurgens Orthopaedics, resurgens.com

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The unconditional love of a pet boosts the physical and mental health of humans.

Leader of the Pack Studies by the American Psychological Association (APA) show that pet ownership not only improves the quality of life for those who are ill, but also for the average healthy individual.

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pet owners in your area, sharing your interests. Chuck Grisp of Marietta’s Splendor Koi & Pond says his shop even offers a “Kids’ Guppy Club” to reach out to budding aquarium enthusiasts. “Fish are fascinating pets,” he asserts. “They are really responsive to humans and it’s fun to watch them interact with each other.”

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Dogs, by contrast, practically invented the words “unconditional love.” Most want to spend every second they can by your side or underfoot, which can get a little tiresome when you simply want to go to the bathroom by yourself. Before bringing home a pooch, take a minute to think about your outdoor space, the size of the dog, the thickness/ shedding of its coat and the average life expectancy of the breed.

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Fostering an animal for a pet-rescue group or volunteering at an animal shelter is a great way to learn more about a variety of animals and research different breeds. Becky Banner of the Greater Atlanta Veterinary Medical Group explains that the Angels Among Us Pet Rescue in north metro Atlanta “provides a network of volunteers that help find abandoned dogs and cats a ‘forever home.’ The rescue works with Atlanta residents to foster animals … before they find their new adoptive family.” Megan Bowman, a representative of Angels Among Us, describes the group’s

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When you decide on the type of animal you wish to bring home, remember that adopting a cat or dog from an animal shelter is not only cheaper than purchasing one from a breeder, but your pet will also be spayed or neutered with no cost to you. Neutering males can keep them from “spraying,” or marking their territory; spaying females, of course, is a crucial step in controlling the overpopulation of unwanted animals.

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❑ Require frequent exercise (especially puppies) ❑ Frequent trips to use the loo! If you don’t have a yard, you may find you spend a good portion of your day taking your dog outside. ❑ Larger breeds require larger bags of food—if your budget is limited, consider a smaller dog ❑ Fur can trigger allergies ❑ Some breeds need regular trips to a groomer ❑ Outdoor dogs require regular flea/tick meds

❑ Most love to snuggle (good for folks who can’t or won’t go outside much) ❑ Tidy bathroom habits ❑ Indoor cats require less flea and tick medication (meaning less stress on your bank account!) ❑ Longer lifespans than dogs, good if you are looking for a long-term buddy

❑ Cat dander is especially aggravating to those with allergies ❑ Shedding fur can get everywhere—consider upgrading that old vacuum ❑ Though cats do live longer than other pets, their senior years can be plagued with diseases and expensive visits to the vet

HAMSTER LIFESPAN: 2–3 YEARS

❑ For people living in small spaces, hamster cages can be small in size ❑ Supplies are much cheaper than those for cats or dogs ❑ Don’t often require pricey vet visits

❑ Can be high maintenance— cages easily become messy and can attract gnats if you don’t change their bedding as needed ❑ Short lifespan may lead to the life-and-death conversation with your child

BIRD LIFESPAN: 10–50 YEARS

❑ Easy to manage—supplies are more affordable than for other pets ❑ Birds don’t often aggravate allergies ❑ Long lifespans can make for many wonderful years together

❑ Cages require frequent cleaning ❑ Some varieties are noisy—with lots of singing or chirping

❑ Relaxing to watch ❑ You can find shapes and sizes to fit any size tank ❑ Don’t aggravate allergies ❑ Fish tanks with filtration systems require less work ❑ Food is inexpensive ❑ Fish generally cost less than other pets

❑ Fishbowls and tanks can get dirty very quickly, requiring frequent cleaning ❑ Equipment for tanks that require less work (those with filtration systems) can be expensive ❑ Have fairly short lifespans, which can be traumatic for kids

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healing. The group matches volunteers and their pets with patients in need of a dose of TLC. Arlene Sinanian, president of Happy Tails Pet Therapy in Atlanta, says, “We find that most people who are visited by a volunteer with a pet don’t focus on the therapeutic benefits of the visit—they just end up having fun!”

to spend quality time with animals while supporting the community. For many years, nonprofit organizations such as the Happy Tails Pet Therapy group in Roswell have brought therapy animals to nursing homes, VA clinics, schools and hospitals in the hopes of encouraging

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Non-Surgical Treatment for Back Pain

HUSHAM MISHU, MD MIDTOWN NEUROLOGY Husham Mishu, M.D. is board certified by the merican oard of Psychiatry and Neurology. He attended college at The Johns Hopkins University where he obtained a . . in ehavioral iology. e received his . . at Emory University School of Medicine where he also completed his internship and residency.

Dr. Mishu founded Midtown Neurology, P.C. in 2000 with only 3 employees and now runs a multi-specialty clinic which includes Physicians, Physician Assistants, a Nurse Practitioner, a Physical Therapist, a Clinical Research Physician and a staff of over 30 employees.

Dr. Mishu is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and American Medical ssociation. e is also a oard Member of AIDS Research Consortium of Atlanta.

WHAT IS IDD (INTERVERTEBRAL DIFFERENTIAL DYNAMICS THERAPY)?

IDD Therapy® is an innovative approach to the relief of lower back syndromes including herniated or bulging discs, degenerative disc disease, posterior facet syndrome, sciatica and acute or chronic back pain. It consists of simply lying on a traction device that is unlike anything used in most physical therapy programs.

ARE THERE ANY DRUGS USED IN THIS TREATMENT? Not usually. Patients are encouraged to take anti-in ammatories and muscle rela ers if needed during the treatment. The procedure may contribute to some in ammation but this is usually mild and easily treated.

A polarized magnetic ice pack is usually applied at the completion of each treatment to reduce in ammation.

HOW DOES THE TREATMENT WORK? IDD Therapy® can isolate each lumbar vertebrae (L1, L2, L3, L4 or L5) and distract the vertebrae surrounding an in ured disc five to seven millimeters.

The 25 minute treatment provides static, intermittent and cycling forces on structures that may be causing lower back pain. The result is retraction of the herniated discs. Facet disease is successfully treated this way as well.

IS IDD PAINFUL, AND WHAT IS THE RECOVERY TIME? Most patients tolerate the procedure without any discomfort. On a few occasions, muscle spasm in the lower back can occur depending on the underlying cause of back pain, but these are minimal.

WHO IS A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR IDD? Ideal candidates for IDD Therapy® are those with acute or chronic lower back pain, those with herniated discs causing radiating pain or numbness in one or both legs and those who may be considering surgery but want to look at other options before making that decision. Even those who have had surgery before can potentially qualify for treatment. A thorough evaluation by our neurologists including imaging and nerve testing will occur before the decision is made for IDD Therapy® to ensure the best results.

HOW DOES THE COST OF THIS TREATMENT COMPARE TO THE COST OF SURGERY? The cost of treatment is minimal compared to the cost of surgery. In most cases, financing is available for those without insurance or with less comprehensive insurance plans. Several payment options are available and a monthly payment plan can be a much better financial decision than a 10 or 20 percent insurance co-payment on back surgery.

WHAT IS THE SUCCESS RATE OF IDD? Thousands of patients have been successfully treated with IDD Therapy®. t idtown eurology appro imately percent of our patients enjoy markedly reduced pain and even pain free states.

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number of Americans living with diabetes, and more than 8 million of them don’t even know it, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Chances are you have a family member who is diabetic, and those chances are multiplied if you are a minority.

SO, WHAT EXACTLY IS THIS DISEASE DIAGNOSED IN NEARLY TWO MILLION ADULTS EACH YEAR?

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Dr. Reginald Mason is the Total Health Lead for Kaiser Permanente of Georgia. He is boardcertified in internal medicine, and specializes in critical care medicine and pulmonology. A graduate of Stanford University, he completed medical school and fellowship training at University of California— San Francisco. Read more about Dr. Mason at kp.org/medicalstaff.

Diabetes develops when there are abnormally high glucose or sugar levels in the blood, and it can lead to heart disease, blindness, amputations, and even death when not managed properly. But research has produced promising findings—a healthy lifestyle can cut your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, which accounts for an estimated 90 percent of diabetes cases.

Educate yourself about diabetes, its risk factors and the preventive measures you can take today to avoid a troubling diagnosis later in life.

HOW DOES DIABETES AFFECT THE BODY? Type 1 and type 2 diabetes are the most common forms of the disease. Your body naturally produces insulin to regulate the blood glucose level. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin. The condition, which is treated with insulin supplements, is prevalent among children and teens. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body cannot respond normally to the insulin it produces.

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WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS FOR DIABETES, AND HOW CAN I LOWER MY RISK OF DEVELOPING THE DISEASE? A family history of diabetes increases your risk of developing both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. While it is unclear how to prevent type 1 diabetes, research shows that obesity is a leading risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Lower your risk by maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly and eating a healthy diet.

IF I HAVE DIABETES, WHAT STEPS CAN I TAKE TO MANAGE IT PROPERLY? • Keep your blood sugar (glucose) levels well controlled. Test your blood sugar to be sure it is in the target range set by you and your doctor.

Take blood sugar medication as prescribed by your doctor.

• Ask your doctor if you should take low-dose aspirin along with cholesterol or blood pressure medicine to help prevent heart attack and stroke.

• Eat a healthy diet. The right nutrition is key to preventing and managing diabetes.

• Stay or become more physically active. Try walking for 30 minutes at least 5 days a week. If you’re overweight, losing as little as 7 to 15 pounds can make a big difference in your health.

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There are many myths about hair loss, but one of the most pervasive is that it affects only men. This common misconception can be particularly dangerous, because it perpetuates the idea that women’s hair loss is something to be ashamed of or hidden, so it can prevent many women from seeking out the help that they need.

This is just one of the reasons why, after forty years in business, hair loss specialists Dr. Edmond Griffin and Dr. Ashley Curtis have formed The Griffin Center for Women’s Hair Loss, the first center of its kind in Georgia exclusively devoted to addressing the unique issues associated with women’s hair restoration.

Hair loss in women is actually far more common than most people think. According to a recent survey of 800 women conducted

by Wakefield Research, nearly 40% of the respondents who were over the age of 18 had already begun to notice early signs of hair loss or thinning.

Further, these numbers increased dramatically among older respondents, with more than 50% of those aged 58 and older and more than 60% of those aged 65 and older reporting that they had also experienced the same problems. When compared to previous estimates, these results suggest that the number of women experiencing hair loss in the United States has increased from an estimated 30 million to over 46 million, more than a 50% increase in the last ten years.

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If you’re tired of wearing glasses and contacts day in and day out, LASIK might be the solution. As with any surgical procedure, it’s important to ask questions before deciding if it’s right for you.

Dr. Andre Cohen of Marietta Eye Clinic helps to answer some good questions to get you started.

How does LASIK work?

LASIK is a procedure that uses a specialized laser to treat errors in the eye, improve your vision, and reduce, or eliminate, the need to wear glasses or contact lenses. Essentially, LASIK changes the shape of the cornea, the transparent layer forming the front of the eye, which controls and focuses the entry of light into the eye.

Photo courtesy of Marietta Eye Clinic

Am I a good candidate for LASIK? Until you come in for a consultation, we won’t know for sure.

The truth is that the majority of people who meet the age and general health requirements and have a stable vision prescription may qualify as a good candidate.

So, even if you’ve been told you were not a good candidate in the past, you should consider a second opinion from an Ophthalmologist who specializes in LASIK and other refractive procedures. For example, previously, you may have heard “You can’t because you have astigmatism.” However, these days, with advanced iLASIK technology, people with astigmatism, or other vision imperfections, may qualify too.

Am I ready for LASIK? Generally, you need to be at least 18 years of age to qualify. You also need to have a stable vision prescription to be a good LASIK candidate. I can track your vision and let you know if your eyes have stabilized.

Who shouldn’t get LASIK? There are certain vision prescriptions LASIK simply doesn’t address and certain eye and medical conditions that prevent potential patients from getting LASIK. In most cases, I can recommend other alternative vision correction procedures to help correct your vision.

I highly recommend scheduling a free consultation to find out what will work best to improve your vision. My team and I look forward to helping you see your world like never before!

To schedule your free LASIK Consultation, please call 678-784-0230.

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