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these dark winter months. When you bail on my husband’s birthday dinner, but later post pictures on Facebook of you getting shit housed at a party...I want to cunt punt you into the laurels of Spring. When you describe me as abrasive, in front of others, I want to use your face to scour my tub grout. But sadly, I don’t have the energy to clean my tub grout during the winter; I’d rather stay under the covers. The good news is, I catch up on a lot of TV and Film. The even better news, is that these moments of lethargy and my mild depression only last a couple of months. For others, it can be much much worse, and often is. That although I’m making light of something that I suffer from, mental health issues are never a laughing matter. So I’m asking you to be a good friend, and get someone the help they need, if you know of a loved one that has signs of depression. The signs to look for are not always obvious, but here’s a good solid bet. Poor work and school performance, lethargic and listless behavior, extreme mood swings, erratic sleeping and eating habits, suicidal thoughts or comments. Just know that you don’t have to understand what they’re going through, just be there for them. That’s the sign of being a true friend. Be obsessed with good health in the new year, but remember that total health is more than just skin deep.
The Hazy Shade of Winter
I just saw my shadow, so I’ll be hiding for six more weeks. So you all go annoy the gym bunnies that are there all year round, Although the beginning of a new year signals the obsession while I lay here and eat my feelings under the covers of my very of many dietary and exercise regimens, we rarely dig deeper; comfy California King sized bed. to find out not just the needs of our physical health, but of our equally important mental health. Not the most glamorous of conversations, but there are some of us that suffer from various types of seasonal depression. Those casual winter blahs sometimes deepen over the years, to form a Seasonal Affective Disorder. And like all mental health issues, they infiltrate your relationships; and can make you even bitchier than you already are. I personally can’t stand the months of January and February, because I actually suffer from a mild form of seasonal depression. Symptoms are different from person to person, but an overall lack of energy is a common enough thread to tie all of us together. I hate that it’s always cold, rainy, gloomy, and dark during these months; causing me to truly treasure the few ‘warmer’ sunny days we have during the blessedly short winters we have here in Atlanta. While all your fat asses are in the gym trying to shrink the damage all those carbs have done (Yo seriously, quit eating and drinking all of that fucking sugar and breads and pastas, that’s what’s making you fat!) I’m coming home from work everyday...and going straight to bed. This time of year, I hate people even more than usual; and I’m doing what I can to stay away from large groups of people. That way, there’s less of a chance that more people realize how much I absolutely give zero fucks about most things. So there you have it, the cat’s out of the bag. When you complain about how fat you are, to someone like me that’s clearly a larger framed person than you; I’m more likely to punch you in the throat, during 18 | 1.21.15
Tony Gowell Tony Gowell is a bi-weekly columnist, exclusively writing for David Atlanta. Contact him at obsessed@davidatlanta.com with your latest obsessions. If you’re half way interesting, he might write about it, and if he doesn’t… better luck next time!
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CHOOSING YOUR PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN IS AN IMPORTANT DECISION. FOR TWO DECADES NOW, PRIDE MEDICAL HAS BEEN ON THE FRONT LINES OF HIV/AIDS TREATMENT AND PREVENTION, AS WELL AS OFFERING PRIMARY CARE WITH CARE AND WITHOUT JUDGMENT.
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or twenty years, Pride Medical has been on the forefront of not only HIV/AIDS related medicine and treatment, but has also always offered general practitioner medical services. In fact they prefer to think of themselves as your one-stop shop for your general well being. “Dr. Lee Anniston had a vision from the very beginning to have a safe, comfortable, extraordinary place for people in the gay, lesbian, transgender community to have a home. Also, he wished for a place for people with HIV and AIDS to come and get excellent care,” states Medical Director, Dr. David Morris. 22 | 1.21.15
Pride Medical has always offered HIV/AIDS care, but have found that more and more people are desiring general care. They appreciate the services offered, the friendly staff and knowledgable doctors. “We’ve always had a pharmacy, which patients that come here and get their pharmaceuticals filled, and we’ve always had an infusion suite. That means that people that are dehydrated can come and get IV fluids or IV medications,” explains Dr. Morris. “That’s a little different than a normal practitioners office. It’s all under one roof.” About 50% of their patients are HIV positive, and the rest come in for Pride Medical’s primary care services.
Medical Director, Dr. David Morris has been with Pride Medical since 1999.
Dr. Morris joined Pride Medical in 1999. Before that he was practicing primary care and realized that he had a good number of patients that were HIV positive and knew that he wanted to get more involved. “There were a lot of young people with it, and there were a lot of people
dying from it, and there was a lot of prejudice about it,’ describes Dr. Morris. “I had one guy I did home visits with. He was dying, and his parents asked me to come and
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chance that you will not contract HIV if you take one pill everyday.’ I would have been stampeded for this,” comments Dr. Morris. “And now it’s here, and it’s out there, and people are kind of indifferent about it. I don’t comprehend that.”
With a friendly and knowledgable staff, Pride Medical always has the goal of enhancing a person’s quality of life.
There has been somewhat of a blowback from people against the use of this drug in PrEP treatments. They state that because of this drug, people are foregoing the normal measures such as condoms and participating in high-risk behaviors. Dr. Morris has a great comeback to that thinking: “If a young woman decides to take birth control pills, does that make her responsible? Or does that make her promiscuous? My opinion is that it makes her responsible.” “The other approach is this. The World Health Organization says ‘get on it.’ The FDA has approved it. The CDC says, ‘take it.’ Those are our sort of standards of care that we look to. I don’t personally understand the backlash of people not wanting to take this drug.”
see him. I was in his house and a big brick came through their plate-glass window. On the brick it said ‘faggot’ on it. That was the day I decided I wanted to do this. There’s got to be a place for good people to help out.” To celebrate their anniversary, Pride Medical plans on a patient appreciation day early this year. They also plan on releasing a series of testimonials from their patients in the form of advertorials. This is their way of sharing the message that they all stand behind: “Whatever we need to do to enhance someone’s quality of life.” In the years to come, Dr. Morris has a plan for Pride Medical’s future directions. “One of the things we’re heading into is that we’re starting to treat a lot patients with Hepatitis C. Hep C is huge, and it’s now treatable with one pill two times a day. So we have a twelve week cure for Hep C! Before this pill, it was terrible. You had Interferon, which made you feel awful. And it didn’t always work. This new pill has been available for like only six months.” 24 | 1.21.15
Another new direction that Dr. Morris is spearheading has to do with Truvada and it’s definitive impact on preventing the transmission of HIV through PrEP treatment. Basically by taking Truvada twice a day, one can reduce their chances of contracting HIV by almost 95%. “If I could transport back in time to 1984, go to San Fransisco in the Castro and say; ‘ladies and gentleman, I’ve got a bottle here with 30 pills in it. If you take it 95 to 97%
“There’s also a misunderstanding as to the cost. If you paid cash for it without insurance, it’s about $1,200 a month. That stops a lot of people. Here’s what they don’t know; if you have insurance, it pays for the medication. If you’ve got a co-pay, the Gilead company that makes Truvada covers the co-pay. Most of my patients pay between zero and $25 a month for this drug. To me it’s a no brainer. For people that have nothing, Gilead has a program to help them get it. So there’s usually a way to get it at low cost. It’s a psychological barrier, but the reality of it is much more affordable than people realize.”
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$$$$ $$$ Fitness 1440 Fitness 1440 started in Oregon and has grown across the country to here in Atlanta. While they do not have any other locations in Atlanta, they state that they will honor memberships at their other locations. Group classes have been said to be on the light side, but the location and it’s convenience to a lot of Midtown can make up for a lot. (1197 Peachtree St. NE #513 inside Colony Square) • www.fitness1440.com/atlanta
Gravity Fitness Gym A favorite among the more serious fitness fanatics, Gravity offers state of the art equipment, a social (if a little intimidating) workout environment, and lots of group classes to keep you motivated. Located off of Cheshire Bridge Rd., it also is very centrally located. (2201 Faulkner Rd. NE) • www.graviteeatl.com
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Orange Theory Classes utlize high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to get you to a specific heart rate zone (which is monitored throughout each class via monitors). The “theory” is that you can burn 600-1,000 calories in class. While the cost can be prohibitive, the results for most people are undeniable.
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Torq Cycle If you’re looking for something a little different than your usual gym or group class, (935 Marietta St NW) • check out an indoor cycle class. Cycle workouts are high-intensity and low-impact www.torqatl.com and offer a full-body workout with the assistance of hand weights while on the bike.
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hair restoration procedure can seem like a frightening prospect. Perhaps you have thought of perhaps having your hairline restored, but were worried about an unnatural appearance, or an unsightly scar on your scalp. Hair restoration has advanced by quantum leaps, even compared with just five years ago. Long gone are the pluggy, little sister’s “doll’s hair” appearance of hair transplant procedures. Modern 28 | 1.21.15
hair restoration surgery practices utilize new technologies such as plateletrich plasma (PRP), and offer specialized surgical techniques such as Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE). With this method of hair restoration, the hair follicles for transplantation can be painlessly extracted from the scalp one at a time. The hair to be transplanted can now be relocated to the thinning areas without leaving any linear scar whatsoever. The Quantum Leap Bye, Bye Flintstone and hello Jetsons. In 2011 the ARTAS Robotic Hair Restoration Surgery system, the first and only of its kind, received FDA Clearance for Safety and Efficacy, and the world of bringing back the Bradley Cooper look, also known as hair restoration surgery was changed forever. Similar to the robots used in other areas of medicine, such as robotic prostate surgery, and harnessing advances in computer imaging, the ARTAS system
now offers patients a more efficient, precise, and non-invasive option for hair restoration. It is a revolutionary device, and winner of the international Gold Medal at the 26th Edison Awards in 2013. It performs the FUE hair restoration procedure robotically. All other FUE methods, regardless of the device (such as NeoGraft®), are performed manually by hand. This introduces inherent human error, and the associated variability and inconsistency of motion at the ‘micro’ level while attempting to extract tiny hair follicles, one by one. How it Works Under the guidance and direction of its leader…a surgeon who has experience with this advanced robotic procedure, the ARTAS Robot Assisted FUE System scans and digitizes a small area of the scalp to identify and track each hair using complex software algorithms, and custom, stereoscopic surgical cameras.
• Updating its location 5,000 times per second, the ARTAS System’s image-guided robotics harvests follicular units for transplant with micron-level precision. Each follicle is selectively harvested with minimal trauma to the surrounding skin to maintain the look of your donor area.
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• The recipient sites in the areas of loss are created by the surgeon, making the recipient site for each individual follicle in as natural pattern as possible, following the angles of your own hair, and creating permanent, natural hairlines. The follicles are gently implanted into the recipient sites individually. • Patients will start to see results in 3-4 months, with results and hair density improving until 8 to 12 months following a procedure. The First in Georgia Dr. Ken Anderson, MD performed the very first robotic hair restoration procedure in the State of Georgia in 2013. Dr. Anderson is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon who has confined his practice exclusively and solely to surgical hair restoration for men and women for over a decade. If you’re losing hair and are unsure of your options, Dr. Anderson offers private, complimentary consultations personally, as well as virtual consultations online. To receive a free copy of A Patient’s Guide to the ARTAS Robotic Procedure please visit www.AtlantaHairSurgeon.com. The next generation of hair restoration procedures has arrived. No plugs. No stitches. No regrets. Welcome back, Bradley Cooper!
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Hanging from the rings like this is the start and finish for a number of exercises. Most notably strict leg raises (toes to rings).
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There’s a simplicity to CrossFit. There are not a lot of fancy machines to help with your form. There’s not even a line of dumbbells and barbells. Most certainly there isn’t a wall of mirror, which seems obligatory in modern day gyms. CrossFit is the community that spontaneously arises when people do these workouts together. In fact, the communal aspect of CrossFit is a key component of why it’s so effective.
Model and CrossFit Coach, Ivan Yavtushenko grew up playing sports, including football and wrestling in high school and went on to play football in college. He likes CrossFit because of the variety of weights, metabolic conditioning, gymnastics, and functional training. “CrossFit has changed my life and has become a lifestyle for me. I think everyone should give CrossFit a chance. Even if you have not worked out in awhile or are a competitive person, CrossFit is for you.”
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Every Single Question... Every Single Answer Dear Dom,
The illegal drug, also referred to as “tina,” works by changing the way the body processes chemicals in the brain, with a high lasting up to 24 hours. All types of physical sensations are strongly enhanced; heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature increase. It also inhibits erections, causing a floppy phenomenon called “crystal dick.” Seemingly, everybody becomes a bottom on tina. Because meth falsely activates the brain’s pleasure centers, while lowering inhibition and clouding judgement, recent research, conducted in part by Professor Hugo Mialon of Atlanta’s Emory University, indicates a strong correlation with risky sexual behaviors. His study also reports, “Methamphetamine is highly addictive and the trajectory from initial use to steady use and addiction is steep, even when compared to cocaine and heroin. Long-term methamphetamine use is neurotoxic reducing the ability of neurons to release dopamine, possibly leading to depression and suicidal thoughts.”
With nationwide same-sex marriage a virtual certainty, Here’s something to ponder, RAW. During World War II, to my man and I are just about ready to get hitched. We’re boost bravado, Japan’s kamikaze pilots were given large doses wondering, what should we do about our last names? of meth before embarking on their deathly missions. So, if you do decide to rondezvous and fly high with your Internet crush, be prepared for a tragic, and maybe even fatal, crash. What Happens If Married Gay couples often retain their own individual surnames after marriage, WHIM, if only for business and professional reasons. Others will swap their last names. Currently popular among many is to combine the two surnames with a hyphen in between. That’s the plan when I wed my guy.
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Lots of guys will light a cigarette after a round of sweaty sex at a guy’s house. But, I don’t smoke. What happens when a non-smoking trick comes to your place?
POP, I am a romantic. “You are so handsome, the sex was terrific, the night’s been unforgettable.” Yet, my response to post-coital conduct would be sweetly delivered with just two simple words, “Get out!”
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ARIES (Mar. 20 – Apr. 19): You’re a logical person. When insights come to you through ESP, you tend to doubt their validity. Don’t do this. If a feeling is particularly strong, go with it. Don’t write it off because it seems illogical. Life isn’t always predictable.
LIBRA (Sep. 23 – Oct. 22): Confusing communications could be the pattern for this week. Some paperwork you need to do for a task might be delayed - hung up in the mail or filed in the wrong place. It might take a while to locate it, but it should turn up eventually.
TAURUS (Apr. 20 – May 20): Doubts about a friend’s motives could plague you. This person seems to be acting strangely and isn’t communicating. This probably has little if anything to do with you. There are others who are in a better space whose company you will enjoy at this time.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21): This week you could doubt the amount of money you might get from a business transaction. If you can, verify this before starting anything. You aren’t being told something. Personal relationships, particularly love and romance, should be stable and rewarding now.
GEMINI (May 21- Jun. 20): A friend or family member might act strangely and seem distracted. You may wonder if he or she is upset with you. This probably isn’t the case. Allow them some space. A romantic partner might have to break a date tonight.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 – Dec. 20): Business transactions that could take place in your home or perhaps involve the home might seem a bit unclear. Before agreeing to anything, read the fine print and verify all the facts about what you’re signing. Use your intuition. It’s very high at this time.
CANCER (Jun. 21- Jul. 22): Too much reading might have you experiencing eyestrain and possibly headaches. It’s probably just too much stress. You might have some trouble focusing on whatever work you do today, but this is only a temporary condition.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 21 – Jan. 19): You might get a lot of mixed messages from friends, relatives, and colleagues. They may say one thing while you sense that they mean something else. Insist on hearing how they really feel. This can prevent a lot of resentment later.
LEO (Jul. 23 – Aug. 22): Doubts about business and financial matters might weigh on your mind now, so much so that they invade your dreams. The dreams are only a reflection of your worries - they aren’t prophetic. Your situation is probably better than it seems on the surface.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18): You might not feel secure about your financial situation. Disconcerting information in the news about the general state of the world economy might have planted some unsettling seeds in your mind. Check out the facts before giving in to panic.
VIRGO (Aug. 23 – Sep. 22): A scheduling conflict may come up this week. A business engagement could interfere with a social event. You might doubt whether you can attend both, but if you plan carefully, it should be OK. Put it all down on paper and see if there is a solution.
PISCES (Feb. 19 – Mar. 19): Some unsettling news about your work situation might reach you and make you worried. You might question your future in this field and possibly consider a change. Consider it, by all means, but this isn’t the week to make a final decision of any kind.
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You look like you’ve been mugged and the first thing they stole was your class.
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