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L e t t e r f r o m t h e e d i t o r We’re pleased to be back for yet another special edition of Health Today/RIO. While we strive to commend the medical professionals in our community and keep the public in tune with the latest and greatest in the world of health, we feel utterly privileged to be the medium you rely on to stay on task with what’s happing in the Laredo health scene. For this issue, Dr. Mario Gutierrez from the Laredo Medical Center graces our cover. Dr. Gutierrez is Board Certified in Family Medicine and has over 31 years of experience. As always, it’s no secret that health definitely goes beyond the realm of medicine. For that reason, we also feature guides and interviews with local fitness enthusiasts, psychologists, and doctors to give you a dose of inspiration to meet your goals. As always, we highlight various events including WBCA’s Founding Fathers 5k, LAPS ‘Spayghetti’ Fundraiser & Dinner, STAT Emergency Center groundbreaking ceremony and more. On behalf of the Health Today/RIO team, we wish you endless positivity and hope that this issue brings you one step closer to a healthier you.
All my best, Alejandra Cantu
STAFFEditorial
Ninfa Cantú Deándar publisher
Alejandra Cantú Editor
Rafael S. Gutiérrez art coordinator
Alan Reyna
cover photography
Mario Lopez Jamine Speer Scarletth Merkley Erick Treviño Contributors
Javier Carreon ad design
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eventWBCA
Photos by: Scarletth Merkley
Laredo Morning Crew Yezmin Salazar, Eloisa Mascorro, Clarissa Fomseca, Cindy Leyendecker, Homero Gonzalez and Julia Wheeler
Vanessa Rios and Isaura Reyes
Founding Fathers’
5K Fun Run & Health Fair On Feb. 16th, athletes gathered at Laredo Medical Center to participate in a 5K run and health fair during the Washington’s Birthday Celebration. A beautiful, sunny day in Laredo, the finish line and hydration booths were located in the main entrance of the Medical Center. Participants received medals for running and were very proud to show them off. Mothers and children, high school teammates, and even coworkers ran together to bond and to exercise. The annual event is sponsored by LMC and the City of Laredo Parks and Leisure Services Department with in-kind sponsor, McDonald’s of Laredo.
Hugo Uresti
Belinda, Sean, Katelyn and Adam Soria
Analisa Garza, Kimberly Casarez and Mel Leal
Alejandro J Labrado, Dominic Molan, Eric De La Garza, Renaldo Villastrigio and Jose De La Garza
Evangeline Garcia and Claudia Hinojosa
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event WBCA
Photos and editorial by Erick TreviĂąo
Wine
Tasting Gala On February 9th, the Boys and Girls Club Wine Tasting Gala was hosted at the Laredo Country Club. This black tie fundraising event allowed guests to taste a wide array of different wines and cuisines from all over the world. The event was presented with live music where guests were encouraged to dance, wine
Rogelio & Minerva Santos, Zaiera and Edward Romero
and dine, and enjoy themselves all while serving a good cause and donate towards the Boys and Girls Club of Laredo. Members auctioned off items, such as paintings and hunting equipment to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Laredo.
Albert Torrez and Sergio Sanchez
Roman Cizneros, Jimmy Savage and Ruben Solis
Jeremy & Melissa Peters, Rose & Edward Glassford and Kevin & Sandy Romo
Sigifredo Perez III, Elizabeth Perez and Joe Arciniega
Sigifredo Perez III, Elizabeth Perez and Joe Arciniega
April Lucas, Vine and Kara Marbibu
Lucy and Fernando Montemayor
Lance and San Juanita Price
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eventHelping Hands
Photos by Mario Lopez
Board members of LAPS
LAPS ‘Spayghetti’ Fundraiser & Dinner On February 26th, the Laredo Animal Protective Society (LAPS) celebrated World Spay Day with their annual ‘Spayghetti’ event at the Laredo Center for the Arts. This lovely evening invites locals to raise money to help LAPS further their efforts and make a difference in the lives of the forgotten animals in our community. Guests enjoyed dinner and a silent auction. 100% of the proceeds from this event benefited LAPS. The nonprofit organization is now a no-kill shelter and is concentrating on addressing this overpopulation crisis by sponsoring low-cost spay/neuter clinics in cooperation with the city and the county. Some of the clinics are held at the city facility and others at the animal shelter. As funds allow, they will become more frequent. LAPS encourages the public to visit the shelter at 2500 Gonzalez to see the changes taking place and to see the wonderful dogs and cats just looking for a second chance.
Christine Villarreal and Sonia Vidal Anita Guerra, Eduardo Chapa, Audrey Martinez and Olivia Glass
Alan Jones and Claudia Peters
Michelle Alvarado, Angelica Valdes and Samantha Torres
Rebecca and Jose Rodriguez
Daniel Lopez and Jaime Urrabazo
Curly Castillo and Oscar Lopez
Kennia Lopez, Irene Leyendecker and Leila Charu
event
Photos by Alejandra Cantu
Groundbreaking Ceremony
On March 19th, STAT Emergency Center held its groundbreaking ceremony to commemorate the latest expansion. STAT Emergency Center’s governing board in partnership with local
Andrea Valdes and Teresa Ramirez
physicians and providers announced the develop-
Ashley Durbin and Mariana Loya
ment of Stat Specialty Hospital-Laredo at 2502 NE Bob Bullock Loop. Attendees learned about the expansion and the new addition to the ER, the Vantage Titan Zen edition MRI scanner. Doctors and attendees enjoyed a nice lunch hosted by the emergency center.
Laura Aguilar, Hilda Cavazos and Priscilla Salinas
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event
Abiel, Luis Fernando, Laura e Irma Canales
L lE n at e d e e n e r g I a
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en ABEN
l pasado 16 de febrero Abiel Energy invito a la comunidad de Laredo a su anual Open House a entrenar gratis. Los asistentes pudieron ver de primera mano las dife-
rentes clases que ofrece Abiel Energy, reconocido como ABEN, así el equipo de cardio y pesas. Fueron alrededor de 5 horas de ambiente motivador y lleno de energía. Al finalizar el evento se realizo una rifa donde hubo diferentes premios e incentivos. ABEN Energy ofrece clases de spinning, HIIT, y entrenamiento personal. Para mas información visite ABEN ubicado en 6548 Springfield Ave #8 en Laredo, Texas o llame al (956) 764-0406.
Fotos por Mario Lopez
Fabiola, Ericka y Alma Rosa Canales Sofia y Rosalinda Martinez
Familia Martinez
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Fitness
By Erick Treviño Photos by Alejandra Cantu and Alan Reyna
livers e d t a h t g clin Indoor cy
s e l i m s d n a t a e sw M
oon Cycling Studio
in being a welcoming and
is a modern take on
fun environment where you
spinning that relies
come to exercise in a place
on rhythm and music to create
that doesn’t feel like exercise.
a fast-paced environment that
Many customers claim that
encourages people to push
Moon Cycling is their “happy
past their limits. “I went to col-
place” and find it hard to leave
lege and came back a little
after a class because they feel
overweight. I shed the pounds
like they’re hanging out. Some
super quick with spinning and
clients will even host their
I enjoyed doing it,” says Ale-
birthday parties there and
jandra Luna, owner of Moon
have their friends take a class
Cycling Studio. Her positive
and after they get to lounge
experience encouraged her
in the lobby. The instructors
to get certified to be a spin-
motivate you to push you past
ning instructor and wanted to
your limits and once you start
bring the new techniques she
seeing the results, they say
had learned to Laredo.
many become addicted to
Moon Cycling prides itself
spinning.
Each instructor has their own style of music and spinning ranging from Spanish music, reggaeton, rap, Pop EDM, and everything in between. The instructor’s main goal is using music that will make you want to dance on the bike to keep people’s
“You need to come try it!” is what Alejandra Luna hopes to get
momentum going. While they may have different styles, the in-
across—that once you try it, you will become addicted. Moon
structors all agree that the one thing their classes have in com-
Cycling offers their first class free, and for those 21 and over, Fri-
mon is that they are giving their 100% every time. “The energy
days are happy hour and you can enjoy a drink after your spin
is what we bounce off of,” Diego Mounetou who is one of the
class. Luna wants everyone to get a chance to experience their
instructors said, claiming that the instructors try to personalize
class and why so many people have been committed to spin-
each class for the people and environment.
ning ever since.
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Fitness
Graceful Journey to Inner Peace:
Sivananda Yoga with Hector Teran By Jasmine Speer
There is no needed skill to
ation, proper diet, and posi-
practice or enjoy this form of
tive thinking and meditation.
yoga. All it requires is your
It is his third time visiting Lar-
positive engagement.
edo to teach and he loves it.
When
what
This year’s group of Sivanan-
brings him the most fulfill-
asked
da yoga students will visit the
ment in his work, he replied,
beautiful place of Isla Mujeres
“When you teach you learn,
for a yoga retreat this year. It is
when you teach it becomes
clear that he truly loves what
a part of you.” He becomes
he does and wants to share
very happy when he gets to
this way of experiencing the
witness just how this yoga im-
world with others. It is a great
proves people’s lives.
thing that he has decided to
He expressed, “What we
spread this tradition here in
need
beautiful Laredo, Texas.
to
human
about
experience
beings,
is
as
inner
peace… inner peace and calmness of mind is the most essential.” It is his belief that
I
yoga in general definitely
t is not uncommon to
iera, his hometown. Hector
improves your body’s health
be stressed over work,
found that he was “captivat-
and
sharpens
the
mind.
worried over family, or
ed” by Manny’s way of being
Hector always initiates his
staying up to date with an
able to connect with others
workshops by stating the
everchanging world of tech-
with words and presence. It
five points of yoga, which
nology and social media
was his practical wisdom, and
are, proper Exercise, proper
posts. Relentless pressure
the simplicity of the philoso-
breathing,
can worry the mind and get
phy that provided Hector with
us out of the present state
a powerful sense of clarity.
and project us into states
He recalls thinking, “One day,
of stress. Sivananda Yoga is
I would like to make some-
a form of yoga founded by
body else feel the same way
Swami Sivananda in the year
that I feel right now”.
1936 built on the principles
In 2007, he started his journey
of love and the cultivation of
and training, fast forward to
peace.
now and he has created a life
proper
relax-
Hector Teran is a yogi who has
wherein he can spread the
been practicing the teach-
traditions of Sivananda yoga.
ings and methods of Sivana-
For Hector, Sivananda yoga
nda Yoga for over 13 years.
is more about the attitude the
His journey into becoming
person has towards the prac-
Email: sivanandayogamex@gmail.com
an instructor all started when
tice. If you do it with a “pure
Instagram: @hectorteranyoga
an Indian yogi named Manny
heart” you will see your life
Website: www.yogarevolution.com
from India came to Maya Riv-
improve in a myriad of ways.
Laredo
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MEDICAL CENTER
Photos by Alan Reyna
Laredo Medical Center welcomes
Mario Gutierrez, M.D. Family Medicine
L
aredo Medical Center is proud to welcome Mario Gutierrez, M.D. to Laredo
and to its medical staff. Dr. Gutierrez is a bilingual (English/ Spanish) physician licensed in the state of Texas. He is Board
Certified in Family Medicine with 31 years of experience, seven of which in Family Medicine. Family medicine is the medical specialty that encompasses a broad spectrum of diseases and medical conditions. Dr. Gutierrez received his Medical Degree from the University Autonoma de Nuevo Leon in Monterrey, Mexico, in 1981. He has extensive training in different disciplines of medicine. He received his Family Medicine degree from the University of New Mexico in 2011.
Dr. Gutierrez has a particu-
ence in the management
Dr. Gutierrez is author of
rienced physician with a
lar interest in healthy diets
of acute and chronic medi-
the book, “Understanding
clear understanding of dif-
and wellness, as well as in
cal conditions, as well as in
Low Back Pain� and other
ferent cultural backgrounds,
diabetes and overweight
wound care and hyperbaric
research papers. He is a
especially of the Hispanic
problems. He has experi-
medicine.
compassionate and expe-
population.
Dr. Gutierrez is now accepting new patients, ages 18 and up. His office is located at Primary Care Associates of Laredo, 4151 Jaime Zapata Highway, Suite 205. His office phone number is (956) 796-3140.
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THU M P THU M P
A
bout a year ago, I was to travel with my husband for
that we’d have a weekend away from the kids!)
a few days sans children for a wedding. Before leav-
As the miles accumulated, I took out my iPad and began to type
ing, I found myself trying to explain to my 4 year old
my feelings into words. I had this idea lingering in the back of
that we’d be back soon and she would only have to endure two
my mind since my daughter’s first days of preschool. However,
short nights without me.
I never found the time to fully immerse myself into the theme of
After a deep interrogation by my child, we gained the courage
what would eventually become my official children’s book. As
to drive off leaving our two little ones in good hands. Not long
my husband was jamming away, I kept writing my story through
after those hard goodbyes, I found myself looking out the car
tears because of the raw feelings that took over me. I wrote this
window in a complete funk, feeling absolutely guilty of leaving
sentence that I kept reflecting on about being a mother: “My
them behind.
heart, more open and out of my body than ever before, as I
(Mind you, two days before we left, we were jumping for joy
watch them grow and take a piece of me everywhere they go.”
The theme of the story was to be about a mother’s heart. My chal-
to help me create a Title for it and a rhythm to my sequence. He
lenge was to explain to a child how distance, time, and circum-
went from Boom Boom, to Bam Bam, to Thump Thump and that
stance can never interfere a mother’s presence and ultimately a
was it, Thump Thump! Thump Thump is the sound of a mother’s
mother’s love. I began to recall those first days as I dropped off
heart. I was no where near done after that but I decided to put
my daughter at school for the first time. The feeling of separa-
the iPad away and enjoy our time together as we approached
tion and unknown territory was difficult for both of us to handle.
our destination.
Once again I began to explore, how I could explain to my child
Literacy in every childhood is important, picture books in
that I could physically feel what she is going through? How could
particular allow a child see themselves in a character to help
I explain to her that although I am not physically there, my heart is
them overcome challenges and give them the confidence to
there? I delved into three or four other scenarios where she had
face their fears. Writing this book has allowed me to connect
felt that yearning for love and confidence and ultimately chose
on many levels with my daughter. Now we write our own mini-
the sequence that she could best relate to. After all, my intention
stories as she draws the pictures based on something that
to write this story was purely for her.
happened in our day. It allows me to empathize with her and
After about two hours of driving and writing, my husband
hopefully teach her a lesson that she can understand. The truth
tapped my shoulder and asked, what I was up to?! So I read
is that everyone has a story to tell that is unique to their lives, I
him what I had, and he was moved by the story. So I asked him
simply chose to tell mine.
Thump Thump is now available at: www.thumpthumpbook.com www.barnesandnoble.com www.amazon.com Follow : @behindthecake_
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! e m i t y a l P It’s
Kids By Alejandra Cantu
This playground is for babies who are 6 months old and up to 6 years old. The owners always make sure that they are providing a safe and clean environment. Little Tots general admission is $5.95 per kid per
T
hroughout history, kids
of playtime has been reduced
grees, which makes it almost
day plus $1.95 per adult per
have spent hour after
both at school and at home, ac-
impossible to play outside.
day. Three-day pass is $14.95,
hour playing with par-
cording to the AAP.
Little Tots indoor playground is
five-day pass is $24.95 and ten-
ents, siblings, babysitters, and
Every mom can agree that hav-
the perfect place for your child
day pass is $49.95, where you
friends. Play is so important in
ing a go-to indoor play space
to play and be comfortable.
can use it any day that is conve-
child development that many
can be a lifesaver when you
The play space includes a
nient to you. Play is essential to
psychologists and The Ameri-
need to get out of the house,
soft play playground, tunnels,
development because it con-
can Academy of Pediatrics
but not necessarily outdoors.
teeter-totters, slides, a kitchen,
tributes to the cognitive, physi-
have recognized it. Over the
During the summer, Laredo’s
a small playground area for
cal, social, and emotional well
last few decades, the amount
weather can get up to 110 de-
babies and educational toys.
being of children.
Make sure you visit Little Tots indoor playground located at 1701 Peaceful Meadows Ct A4 and is open Tuesday-Saturday from 12-7pm and Sunday from 12-4 pm.
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DearMs.M
myrthala
alejo
Dear Ms. M: My primary care physician recommended I take my
Dear Ms. M: My
daughter to see a therapist. I’m not familiar with the counseling pro-
7-year-old
cess and wanted to know if I can be present in the sessions. Are par-
class rarely has recess.
ents allowed to attend counseling sessions with their children?
This is causing him to not
Dear Child Therapy: Parental involvement is welcomed and encour-
want to go to school because
aged by most therapists to help their child’s progress in treatment. Be-
he said he misses playing and be-
ing present in the therapy sessions, though, depends on several factors
ing able to spend time with his friends.
- the issue being addressed, their age, and treatment modality. Dur-
I spoke to the teacher and was told that
ing the initial meeting, parents can attend the session along with their
recess is a reward and there are days they
child to discuss the situation and learn about the counseling process,
may not be able to play. My son is active and
confidentiality and its limits, and other pertinent issues. You can ask
needs that time outside. How do I help him?
the therapist what your child will be expected do to during and in be-
Dear Recess: To begin, recess is mandated
tween the sessions, what they will talk about (topics), and what kind of
and not a reward. Help your son with tak-
evidence-based activities can be expected. After the intake/initial ses-
ing this matter to a school administrator as
sion, you may not be allowed to be present in the counseling session.
soon as possible. Request a meeting to find
The therapeutic relationship between therapist and client is crucial for
out why your son’s class is staying indoors. I
various reasons. This relationship or therapeutic bond forms from trust
also suggest you speak to school counselor
and confidence that develops over time talking about personal mat-
to inform them on how this is affecting your
ters which are meant to help the client meet their treatment goals. Have
child’s mood so they can assist. Your son and
confidence that the therapist is doing what is best for your daughter
his class should be enjoying time outdoors
which may include having you wait outside versus being in the session.
while in school and you should be informed
Keep the communication open with the therapist to stay informed on
as to circumstances why and when your child
her progress and express your desire to be active in your daughter’s
can’t enjoy play time.You should inform your-
therapy.
self on the benefits of play and its crucial role
son’s
in your child’s development as there is a vast amount of literature and studies by leading experts, in Psychology, Education and Medicine available to you online. Recess is especially helpful to kids because it is ‘free play’ which is different than PE class which helps kids relax and enjoy. Free play is needed for healthy brain development, creativity and imagination, and developing the brain’s executive functions. School officials are wellinformed and will know how to handle this matte with the teacher. Keep communication open with your son, his teacher, counselor and school official to assure this matter gets resolved quickly.
Ms. M. offers her opinion on a variety of subjects. They are expressing personal and professional opinions and views. These opinions or views are not intended to treat or diagnose; nor are they meant to replace the treatment and care that you may be receiving from a licensed physician or mental health professional. If you have specific concerns or a situation in which you require professional psychological or medical help, you should consult with a trained and qualified
specialist in the area of concern. Ms. M. is not responsible for the outcome or results of following the advice, in any given situation, for you are completely responsible for your actions. Myrthala Alejo is the senior counselor of non-profit organization, PILLAR. The nonprofit organization service the youth of the community of Laredo and surrounding areas who are victims of bullying, have attempted suicide, or are struggling with suicidal thoughts.
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[ P s y c h o l o g y]
By Ema Anguiano
The Power
A
ccording
of Mercy the
shelter mostly come to insult
I was awestruck by the mag-
upon women is an epidemic
Coalition
the women here and they of-
nitude and power of their
all over the world, which so-
Against Domestic Vi-
ten refer to them using words
paintings and was surprised
ciety altogether seems to
olence, 1 out of every 4 wom-
like ‘victims’ or call them
to find that they had never
sweep under the rug. Sadly,
en have been victims of se-
‘damaged,’” she told me. This
before painted in their lives,
the only time people take
vere domestic violence by an
saddened me quite deeply
thus illustrating the therapeu-
notice or discuss the issue
intimate partner in their life-
that people could be so igno-
tic value that painting can
openly is when it is too late
times. Many cases of abuse
rant as to degrade and dimin-
have on them. Because they
and someone has tragically
go unreported for a fear of
ish the power of these strong
are able to freely express
lost their life. We hear about
retribution. For too long their
beautiful souls. The stigma at-
emotions which
this time and time again re-
voices have remained in the
tached to the issue of domes-
they have repressed for so
peated by anchors on night-
darkened shadows of relative
tic violence that these women
long it is as if they are voic-
ly news broadcasts. Women
obscurity.
are victims or damaged is
ing their inner anguish for
are the backbone of soci-
Recently I visited the lo-
one which needs to be eradi-
the first time through art. Si-
ety and must be treated as
cal women’s shelter, Casa
cated front our society.
lence is a tool that abusers
such. They are our mothers,
Misericordia, to better un-
Soon after my conversa-
often utilize as a means to
our daughters, and our sis-
derstand the perspective of
tion with Sister Rosemary, I
control those who they inflict
ters. We can no longer turn a
women who have directly
was given a tour of the shel-
violence upon, and through
blind eye to such egregious
endured and overcome these
ter and was taken to a room
this creative outlet they are
acts of terror enacted upon
challenges head on. Upon my
filled with paintings created
given a newfound freedom.
the givers of the greatest gift
arrival, I was greeted by the
by many of the women there.
Freedom to women who have
of all, life itself. According
director of the facility, Sister
Some were vibrant and filled
been held captive and shack-
to a recent article published
Rosemary Welsh.
National
to
with color and others were
led by the reigns of torment
in the Huffington Post, more
After speaking briefly with
dark and portrayed tragedy,
is something that the major-
women were killed by cur-
her, I got the sense that she
yet one commonality that
ity of us take for granted on a
rent or ex male partners than
was skeptical of my pres-
they all shared was that they
daily basis.
soldiers perished in the Iraq
ence there. “Other women
told a story about each of
Domestic
who come and speak at our
them.
abuse
violence
inflicted
and
primarily
and Afghanistan war combined.
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[ P s y c h o l o g y]
CBD vs THC : E x pl o r i n g t h e B e n e f i t s and Losing the Stigma By Scarletth Merkely
C
most
may help reduce chronic
to its anti-inflammatory prop-
commonly known as
pain by impacting endocan-
erties.” This is good news for
many ways. The government
CBD, is the chemical
nabinoid receptor activity,
men and women who have
classifies hemp as any plant
compound found in the canna-
reducing inflammation and
problems with self-esteem
of the cannabis family that
bis or marijuana plant. Its pain
interacting with neurotrans-
because of their skin.
contains less than 0.3% THC.
relieving properties is what
mitters.” All
major
Another great benefit of CBD
It classifies “marijuana” as
makes the plant so attractive
medical terms mean that CBD
is how versatile it is. CNN re-
any plant of the cannabis fam-
to medics around the world.
reduces the swelling of your
ports that some restaurants
ily that contains greater than
THC, officially named Tetra-
nervous system so you stop
and bars have chosen to add
0.3% THC.
hydrocannabinol, is the com-
feeling immense pain around
the cannabinoid to their food
Hemp cannabis plants have a
pound that gives the euphoric
your body.
and drinks. CBD comes in oils
high amount of CBD and low
high feeling.
CBD has also been linked to
that can be used on the skin
THC, making them the most
helping treat anxiety and de-
or to ingest.
efficient plant for CBD pro-
annabidiol,
The thing that makes mari-
these
family making them similar in
juana such an important de-
cessing.
bate is the fact that it contains
So the bottom line here is, if
good chemicals but also has a
your CBD comes from hemp,
criminal reputation because
it is legal. CBD made from
of the drug aspect.
“marijuana” with high levels
What many people do not re-
of THC, is only legal if your
alize is that you can separate
state has legalized marijuana.
the two compounds. You can extract CBD- the good, legal, and health beneficial com-
No matter what side you sup-
pound- to use it on its own.
port in the legalization of mar-
CBD has been credited with
pression and many issues that
helping people who suffer
arise with those mental disor-
So, is it legal in Texas?
buttals for siding against CBD
with chronic migraines, body
ders. CBD oils helped insom-
The legality depends on the
for medical uses. The benefits
and bone aches, and even
nia patients reach a calm state
source of the CBD.
outweigh any argument. Med-
those with severely serious
to be able to sleep. People
While hemp-derived CBD is
ical innovations and allowing
epilepsy.
feel less anxious, and all this
legal in all 50 states, ‘marijua-
more people to have access
Jillian Kubala, a registered di-
without the “high” feeling
na’-derived CBD is not legal
to this beneficial substance
etitian with a Masters Degree
from the THC.
federally.
would change the way Ameri-
in Science, wrote for Heath-
HeathLine also stated, “CBD
Both marijuana and hemp
cans live their daily lives.
Line online about how “CBD
oil may help treat acne due
are members of the cannabis
ijuana debate, there are no re-
H ealth and wellness Transforming H o m e H e a lt h C a r e :
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ver the past 6 years, Divinas Manos Home Health
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The staff at Divinas Manos Home Health provide personalized services designed to meet the needs of every patient. The dedicated health professionals offer the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Divinas Manos Home Health is a licensed care provider with the State of Texas. Their services are dedicated to a holistic approach in the care they deliver to their clients. It is their goal to incorporate all the elements of care to include engaging family, respecting spiritual preference, protecting the client’s dignity, education and teaching in conjunction with formulating and revising their clients plan of care. Anyone with an illness, surgery, disability, in need of Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapy is eligible for Home Health Care. Studies have shown that being at home health care can speed up the healing process and patients can be with their loved ones. Services are provided by registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists,
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H ealth and wellness
Por Emma Treviño
C e l e b r a H o s p i ta l S a n A n g e l
C
10º Aniversario
on una diversidad de ofertas para sus pacientes y la población de los Dos Laredos, el Hospital San Ángel festeja su 10º Aniversario. Fue en el 2000 cuando el matrimonio formado por el Dr. Guillermo Castaño Ruiz, cirujano plástico, y la Profra. Claudia Papadópulos de Castaño al evaluar los servicios y características de los hospitales existentes, pensaron en uno y fue ahí en donde iniciaron este gran proyecto.
las normas de salubridad. Aunque se llevó su tiempo entre permisos y otros papeleos, en el 2005 se empezó su construcción y concluyó en el 2009 por lo que fue el primer hospital de la ciudad en recibir la Certificación del Consejo de Salubridad General, máximo órgano rector de las instituciones médicas en México. Sobre la certificación, el Dr. Castaño agregó: “Lo hicimos bajo todas las normas, pensando como ya dijimos
La idea nació en el 2000; no había muchas opciones y como cirujano plástico necesitaba tener un hospital que tuviera todo lo que yo necesitaba porque ir a un hospital no es nada más ir a operarte; uno quiere la seguridad para el paciente”, comentó el Dr. Castaño.
Destacó que para lograr este sueño pasó por varios procesos, ya que él quería uno que cumpliera con todas
en la certificación, y hacerlo conlleva que tengas todos los procesos necesarios en la seguridad y atención para
tu paciente, que el personal que tenemos y el que te va a aplicar un medicamento sea un enfermero, un licenciado en enfermería, porque antes no se llevaba esto y cualquiera podía ser enfermera y/o enfermero, y al hacerlo lo hicimos con todas las indicaciones de salubridad, desde el tipo de pared que debe haber, porque aquí hacemos limpieza exhaustivas en cada quirófano”. Para la certificación deben cumplirse más de 4 mil procesos que establece el Consejo de Seguridad General; esto incluye la salud de los trabajadores. Al ser certificados tiene la garantía que se están realizando los procesos adecuados para darle una atención con calidad y de seguridad al paciente. Además, el personal está capacitado en RPC (Reanimación Cardiopulmonar), contando con cinco equipos rojos ubicados en los desfibriladores, los electrocardiogramas, sala de choque y el medicamento
Profesora Claudia Papadópulos de Castaño, Directora Administrativa.
para atender a las personas infartadas, entre otros. También cuenta con cuarto de aislado, un área especial para las personas con enfermedades de alto contagio como es la tuberculosis, con calefacción independiente a los cuarto del resto del hospital y un equipo especial de protección para el personal de salud que los atiende. “De la fecha en la que se fundó, a la actualidad, hemos crecido agigantadamente. Contamos con todas las especialidades, sala pediátrica, encamados para adultos, gineco obstetricia, cuatro quirófanos, tococirugía y seguimos creciendo”, puntualizó.
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H ealth and wellness By Verónica Ibarra
Imp r o v e y o u r h e a lt h a n d a pp e a r a n c e w i t h
Translation by Alejandra Cantu
Cryotherapy
C
ryosaunas,
also
But it is not exclusive for ath-
F and -180 ° F for up to three
known as Cryother-
letes, it is also for all of those
minutes.
apy, is beginning to
suffering from muscle aches,
The method was first used in
gain popularity in the United
tendonitis, joint
inflamma-
Japan in 1978 to treat rheu-
States and Europe. Cryother-
tion and arthritis. These ser-
matic disease. Since then,
apy, practiced for centuries in
vices can be found at Cryo-
numerous studies have been
various ways (cold compress-
Health Recovery, located at
conducted and have shown
es, ice ...), in recent years and
5517 McPherson Ste 20. Dr.
that cryotherapy is a powerful
thanks to technology, has now
Jorge Coronado talked to RIO
treatment to reduce inflam-
been developed in cabins
about the advantages of tak-
mation and pain symptoms
that allow the simultaneous
ing these therapies that pro-
associated with a wide range
cooling of the entire body at
vide multiple benefits. Whole
of chronic conditions, as well
extremely low temperatures.
body
(WBC)
as to increase metabolism,
Scientific studies on its ben-
is a cold therapy treatment
lose weight, help decrease
eficial effects on health are
method (uses liquid nitrogen)
some psychological ailments,
beginning to come to light.
where the skin is exposed to
increases energy and accel-
Cryotherapy improves the
temperatures between -100 °
erates recovery.
cryotherapy
immune system, circulation, muscle recovery, aerobic and anaerobic capacity of athletes, has beneficial effects on anxiety & depression and can improvement atopic dermatitis and cellulitis. In a 3-minute session, clients can burn up to 500-800 calories. It is also effective in relieving muscle pain, headaches and sleep disorders. In sports, it is already being used by many NBA and NFL elite athletes.
INFRARED SAUNA CryoHealth Recovery also offers an infrared sauna, which uses light to create heat, which eliminates 7 times more toxins than a traditional sauna. It enters the fat cells and eliminates 20 times more toxins compared to a traditional sauna that only removes 3 percent of toxins. At the infrared sauna you will relax, detoxify and lower stress, and burn 300-600 calories in a 30-minute session. In addition, it is an excellent option for muscle pain. The sauna is for 1-2 people. The infrared saunas penetrate deep into the body to heal it from the inside. In this method, the blood vessels open when the heating of the infrared wavelengths penetrates into soft tissue. The muscles relax and the pain begins to disappear.
Helps with: • Stress • Fatigue • Depression • Multiple sclerosis • Osteoporosis • Sore muscles • Rheumatoid arthritis • Weight loss and more • Restores collagen and elastin Benefits: • Increased metabolism • Weightloss • Pain relief • Detoxification • Immunity boost • Low blood pressure • Cellulite reduction • Relief of joint pain • Increased flexibility • Stress reduction • Healthy skin • Restores collagen and elastin
H ealth and wellness I want to express my sincere gratitude to Andy’s Mobility Van & Lift Sales & Service. The sales and service team were very professional and helpful throughout the entire process. They installed a new lift for my daughter, Melinda Garcia, who was born with Spina Bifida. Thanks to this lift, we are able to take her anywhere including San Antonio to see her doctor. Andy’s Mobility Van & Lift Sales & Service went above & beyond. We would highly recommend Andy’s Mobility Van & Lift Sales & Service to anyone needing mobility solutions. Angel H. Garcia
Revolutionizing t h e L i v e s o f La r e d oa n s a n d B e yo n d By Alejandra Cantu Andy’s Mobility Van & Lift Sales
Andy’s Mobility Van & Lift Sales
in Laredo for people with dis-
& Service offers products in-
& Service offers a wide variety
abilities, and for all their cus-
corporating
technologically
of equipment for the different
tomers who want to enhance
innovative features enabling
needs of each person. From
their mobility in all areas of
consumers to achieve the high-
installing hand control driving
their lives.
est quality of life and mobility
aids to offering the best wheel-
goals. Their services include
chair lifts for vehicles.
installations, repairs, and main-
They are committed to help
tenance of lifts and ramps.
their clients with whatever
The company has more than
they need. At Andy’s Mobility
40 years in the business and
Van & Lift Sales & Service, their
20 years in their international
mission is to make the lives of
branch in Mexico. They are the
their clients better. “Our mis-
only authorized dealer to sell
sion is to provide the best mo-
BraunAbility products in Laredo
bility installations and mainte-
and Mexico. “We also offer our
nance to all of our clients and
products and services to the Rio
make sure they are satisfied
Grande Valley and many cities
customers,” said Jhon.
in Mexico,” said Sales Repre-
Andy’s has been the leading
sentative John Achord.
provider of mobility products
Sales Representative
John Achord
Andy’s Mobility Van & Lift Sales & Service is located at 1502 Santa Ursula Ave. It is open Monday-Friday from 8am to 6pm. For more information contact Sales Representative John Achord at (956) 763-3841.
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H ealth and wellness G at e w ay C o mm u n i t y H e a lt h C e n t e r :
Your Family Medical Home G
ateway Community Health Center, or “La Clinica” as it’s affectionately called, has served Webb County since 1963.
Initially, Gateway cared mainly for migrant workers and their families but soon expanded to be the healthcare safety net for the community, turning no one away. Such is the case today with the doors wide open to all who need assistance and care. The mission statement, “To provide quality care for everyone”, is upheld by all team members; medical providers and staff alike. One would think the key word in the mantra is “care”, but it is clear that the focus is “quality” and “everyone”. All forms of in-
Services Offered:
* Adult Primary Care * Pediatric Care * Dentistry * Pediatric Dentistry * OB/ GYN Care * Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings * Behavioral Health * Podiatry * In-house Pharmacy * In-house Laboratory * Urgent Care Clinic * Diabetes Self-Management Courses * Nutritional Education
surance and payment are accepted. What’s more, those who are privately insured and choose Gateway Community Health Center, directly reinvest in the healthcare of their community. From infant to grandparent, private insurance, to no insurance, Laredo Gateway Community Health Center would be honored to be your Family Medical Home.
Choosing a Family Medical Home is important because it keeps the entire family healthier by utilizing preventive medicine and being a one stop shop for the entire family’s needs. To schedule an appointment you can call 956-795-8100 or stop by their Central Clinic at 1515 Pappas, their South Clinic at 2007 S. Zapata Highway, or their North Clinic at 208 Shiloh Dr. Gateway accepts Medicare, Medicaid, Private Insurances and are happy to accommodate other methods of payment. For more information, call 956-795-8100.