April Hattiesburg Healthy Cells 2012

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Emotional: Displaced Hunger: The Truth about Eating Disorders

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Nutritional: New Year New You! 2012

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Body Fuel: Exploring the World of Nuts

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This Month’s Cover Story:

HEARINGSOLUTIONS

The Gift of Hearing

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Physical: For Good Health, Quality and Quantity of Slumber Matters Treatment Options: Physical Therapy

In The Community: Hold Your Place Online at scrmc.com for South Central’s Emergency Department

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Dream Big: Faith and Fitness at 50

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Wisdom Teeth: “Age of Wisdom”

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Senior Care: “Yes, But My Mother Will Never Live There”… and other things you tell yourself about nursing homes

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Body Health: Understanding Wellness Care

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Weight Loss: LAP-BAND System

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Blood Donation: The Gift of Life or How to be a Hero with Your Feet UP

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The Bad Fat: Effects of Abdominal Fat

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emotional

Displaced Hunger: The Truth about Eating Disorders

By Caroline Smith, MA, LPC, CSAT

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ating disorders are complex, distressing and highly dangerous medical conditions. Ironically, eating disorders aren’t necessarily about food. Instead, they are manifestations of internal misery. Binge eating and bulimia can be attempts to relieve stress, loneliness, and depression. Obsessive restriction of food intake can be an attempt to gain control, express anger or decrease intense feelings of anxiety. Disordered eating is not so much about what we are eating but rather what’s eating us. Self-indulgence and self indifference are two sides of the same coin.

Be it starving or stuffing, both indicate significant internal discomfort, psychological distress and emotional disconnection. I personally know what it feels like to be under the influence of cheese stuffed-crust pizza.

Current media messages often idealize extreme body images, influence unrealistic expectations, and support harmful physical goals. Cultural objectification demands that males be muscular and females be minuscule.

Our thin obsessed society reinforces the cognitive distortion that utopia is

just another 10 pounds away. In reality, overvaluation of size and shape leads to a living a deadened life embalmed with self-denial, self-deprecation and chronic intense despair.

Did you Know…According to the National Eating Disorder Association: • Anorexia has the highest rate of mortality of any mental illness • Girls who diet frequently are 12 times as likely to binge as girls who don’t diet • 42% of 1st-3rd grade girls want to be thinner • 81% of 10 year olds are afraid of being fat • The average American woman is 5’4” and weighs 140 pounds.

• The average American model is 5’11” and weighs 117 pounds • Fashion models are approximately thinner than 98% of American Women

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• More than 80% of women are reported to be dissatisfied with their appearance • 95% of all dieters will regain their lost weight in 1-5 years • 25% of American men and 45% of American women are dieting on any given day • We spend over $40 billion annually on dieting and diet-related products yet our national body mass index (BMI) continues to escalate at an alarming rate In order to formally diagnose an individual with an eating disorder, clinicians turn to the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).

• Anorexia (AN) involves the refusal to maintain normal body weight. Excessive food restriction is the primary behavioral feature. Suffers develop distorted and delusional perception of body size and weight. If not treated successfully, serious medical complications result.

• The crucial feature of Bulimia (BN) is the binge/ purge syndrome, which involves frequent food binges followed by some means of calorie compensation. Typical purging behaviors include vomiting, laxative abuse, excessive exercise, and misuse of medications such as thyroid and insulin.

• The central characteristic of Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is the binge. Binges are often triggered by negative moods such as anxiety, depression or loneliness. Binging serves to block out thinking and feeling. Dieting is the backside of BED. They travel together.

Some Food for Thought • There are no “good foods” or “bad foods.”

Food is food but we can use it in some very self-destructive ways.

• Girth does not determine worth. Some people use their home scales much like a personal NASDAQ, tracking their numbers closely to see if they are up or down. To compare is to despair. Self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-care are the breaks that put an end to this very dangerous ride.

• The past may be over, but it’s not necessarily done with. When a nagging memory irritates a compulsive overeater, a binge results. Releasing the weight of the past often involves clinical therapy. The mind has a language of its own and a good therapist can guide and translate.

• Attempting to heal from an eating disorder requires more than just willpower. Having a strong support system coupled with professional help will be necessary. Without a recovery safety net, best intentions usually end in failure. Feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, selfdisgust, and social isolation are eating disorder’s best friends; therapeutic help and 12-Step support groups are its archenemy.

• Satisfying work, supportive relationships and a safe place to call home are all important ingredients for sustainable recovery. Recreation (re-creation) and spontaneous play are much like defragging a computer. The process frees up space, enhances efficiency, and

limits the likelihood of crashing. Being in nature can be a satisfying sensory smorgasbord. Internal fitness requires every bit as much focus as physical fitness.

•S eek help without delay if you or a loved one is suffering from an eating disorder; Pine’s Grove Assessment office is a great place to start. Life is an adventure to be lived not an exasperating food fight to be endured.

Additional Resources: Pine Grove Assessment Office: 601-288-4799 or 888-574-4673 www.NationalEatingDisorder.org www.EatingDisordersAnonymous.org

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nutritional

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orrest General Wellness kicked off its 2nd annual New Year, New You competition in February, and it is now coming to an end!

Contestants have been hard at work learning what it means to adopt a healthy lifestyle while competing to win lots of great prizes.

The fun began with a nutrition challenge held in the test kitchen at the University of Southern Mississippi’s School of Health. Each team was given the challenge of creating a well-balanced meal in 30 minutes or less that was judged on creativity, taste and nutritional value. There were some amazing and very tasty dishes prepared for the judges that evening, but only one could win. Dewayne and Paula McRee avoided the elimination round with their winning recipe; “Texas 2-Step Chicken” served with Worcestershire brown rice and steamed vegetables.

Not only were contestants busy learning how to cook healthy meals, but they were also spending lots of time working on their physical endurance and physique. Before stepping into the gym on their own, participants worked with an exercise physiologist to develop their own personalized exercise plans. All contestants are required to workout a minimum of three times a week, but for most team members this is not enough. It was not unusual to see contestants in the gym early in the morning and then again after work four to five days a week. Individuals Page 8 — Healthy Cells Magazine — Pine Belt — ­ April 2012

reported that getting into a regular exercise routine not only helped with their weight loss goals, but increased energy levels, boosted mood and aided sleep. Contestants’ exercise knowledge and endurance was put to the test when they competed in a “boot camp” fitness challenge.

Forrest General’s Livewell Center was transformed into a combat zone where teams waged war on each other to evade elimination.

Despite all the hard work and effort, someone had to be eliminated!

The five teams with the lowest percentage of weight loss were placed on an online voting poll where the three teams with the least number of votes were eliminated. However, this was not the end of the contest for these teams. Right before the eliminated teams were announced, they were surprisingly informed that the competition would continue with an “at home” challenge. Not only will there be a New Year, New You champion, but all teams that are eliminated along the way can still compete to be the coveted “At Home” champion. Giving these teams an opportunity to compete for prizes despite being eliminated will hopefully keep them motivated to continue a healthy lifestyle.

Follow the New Year, New You contest on www.forrestgeneral.com and stay tuned for information on next year’s competition – maybe YOU will be the next Pine Belt resident to win New Year, New You!

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Exploring the World of Nuts...

Submitted by Rebecca Turner, MS, RD, CSSD, LD

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arm-to-FUEL helps runners discover the benefits of eating whole foods. A new food straight from the farm will be introduced each week. The science-based health and endurance benefits are highlighted and practical tips to enjoy farm foods and run healthy.

Nuts by nature are minimally processed and high in antioxidants, fiber, and many other nutrients. They help stabilize blood sugars when paired with carbohydrates, promote satiety in-between meals, decrease bad cholesterol (LDL), increase good cholesterol (HDL), and reduce inflammation. Countless clinical trials suggest that by consistently eating 1oz of nuts daily can improve cardiovascular health.

By now most have heard that almonds are high in Vitamin E and walnuts in Omega 3s. These have become a staple in the Healthy American diet. However, many of us over look all the other tree nuts and their fantastic nutritional offerings.

min B-1). These vitamins are essential for metabolism of protein, fat and carbohydrates in the body.

Brazil Nuts The most energy dense nut, but don’t be afraid it has spectacular nutritional benefits. Brazil nuts contain exceptionally high levels of selenium. Adequate selenium foods in the diet help prevent coronary artery disease, liver cirrhosis and cancers. In addition, they contain of other minerals such as copper, magnesium, manganese, potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus and zinc. Copper helps prevent anemia and bone weakness (osteoporosis).

Hazel Nuts Have been shown to lower LDL and while increasing HDL and contain more folate than any other nut.

Cashews Cashews help to protect against disease and cancer because they are packed with soluble dietary fiber, numerous health promoting phyto-chemicals and minerals manganese, potassium, copper, iron, magnesium, zinc and selenium. Cashews are also rich in pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), pyridoxine (vitamin B-6), riboflavin and thiamin (vita-

Pistachios Contain more potassium and plant sterols than any other tree nut and are the only nuts that provide lutein and zeaxanthin. Pistachios may aid with weight management because they are generally eaten in-shell.

Preliminary studies have found that the shell helps provide a visual cue to help reduce calorie consumption by 50 percent, compared to eating shelled pistachios.

Pecans Help reduce oxidative stress because they have the highest antioxidant capacity of popular tree nuts, according to the USDA ORAC database.

Go nutty over nuts…

• Enjoy them raw in moderation – (1/4 cup or 1 small handful daily).

• Add whole, chopped, slivered, nut pieces to yogurts, cereals, parfaits, salads, dried fruits etc.

• Bake into muffins, cakes or casseroles.

• Top oatmeal, vegetables, salads, or side dishes with a tablespoon or two of your favorite variety.

Rebecca Turner, MS, RD, CSSD, LD is a registered dietitian and certified sports specialist in dietetics. Follow her on Facebook and Twitter @RunnersFuel. Text runnersfuel to 601.863.8370 for health news and nutrition tips.

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physical

For Good Health, Quality and Quantity of Slumber Matters Submitted by Wesley Sleep Center

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t’s estimated that one-third of Americans are lying awake at night, instead of getting the sleep they need. The average adult gets just six hours and 40 minutes of sleep per night, according to studies. An increasing number of Americans (20 percent) report that they get less than six hours of sleep per night. And polls find a significant rise in the number of people – 64 percent – who experience a sleep problem at least a few nights a week.

The Institute of Medicine estimates that 50 to 70 million Americans chronically suffer from sleep disorders and sleep problems. The number of Americans with sleep problems has increased from 13 to 20 percent in just eight

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“The more well-rested we are, the better equipped we are to deal with the challenges that come our way each day.”

years – and this daily fatigue impacts life in many ways, from our physical functioning to our mental alertness and ultimately, our long-term health.

This data confirms what common sense has long told us: the more well-rested we are, the better equipped we are to deal with the challenges that come our way each day, whether the issue at hand is national security or negotiating the hook-up line at school carpool.

Lack of sleep can cause stress, make us more prone to illness and depression, decrease our energy level, and Nabih Alsheikh, MDSpecialty Sleep affect our memory. The longMedicine Getting Enough Sleep term effects of insufficient sleep are more than just chronic drowsiness or difficulty in focusing on and performing daily tasks. Sleep deprivation has been linked to an increased risk of hypertension, diabetes, obesity, depression, heart attack and stroke.

Poor sleep has many causes, from lifestyle to medical conditions.

A proper diet, regular exercise, and an established sleep routine are simple ways to promote good sleep.

Sleep apnea is a common disorder that affects the quality of our sleep. A person who has sleep apnea stops breathing for 10 seconds or more during sleep – and these episodes can occur as many as 50 times an hour. The two types of sleep apnea include obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea is more common and involves the blocking or narrowing or airways in the nose, mouth or throat – generally due to the relaxation of the throat muscles and tongue during sleep. Central sleep apnea is caused by a malfunction of the central nervous system, and generally seen in people who have suffered a stroke, heart failure or other forms of heart and lung disease.

Symptoms of sleep apnea include loud snoring, feeling sleepy during the day, tossing and turning during the night, insomnia, and awakening with headaches. Sleep apnea can be diagnosed through a simple test ordered by your doctor and is treatable in many ways, from modifications in your diet to the use of a breathing device at night.

Other mild sleeping disorders can be treated through behavioral therapy, medication or alternative therapy. This might include relaxation or breathing exercises, prescription medications, a new exercise routine or meditation. Be aware that medications for a sleeping disorder are generally prescribed by your doctor and are intended for short-term use.

The Wesley Sleep Center can diagnose sleep apnea and other disorders during a simple sleep study and then recommend treatment options. Once detected, most sleep disorders can be corrected.

For more information on getting a good night’s rest, contact The Wesley Sleep Center at 601-271-2204 for an appointment, or visit Wesley.com to take the Sleep Apnea Quiz.

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feature story

The Gift of Hearing Submitted by HEARINGSOLUTIONS

Left to Right: Karen Zumbro, Dr. Amy Holden, Dr. Michael Hunt, Charlotte Hunt, J.J. Hunt.

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earingSolutions of The Pine Belt, LLC opened its doors in Hattiesburg in September of 2007. It is a new location in a second career for Dr. Michael Hunt but his experience and passion for hearing rehabilitation spans several decades, going back to when he was the owner and clinical director of two hearing clinics in Alabama.

Dr. Hunt was one of the first Nationally Board Certified Audioprosthologists in Alabama and was also Board Certified in Hearing Instrument Sciences by the International Hearing Society. After many successful years in private practice, Dr. Hunt sold his clinics and semi-retired to South Alabama where he continued in his field as a consultant for two medical practices, helping to establish hearing rehabilitation facilities in the respective practices.

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Dr. Hunt’s love for his profession was ignited when he went with a doctor friend to deliver hearing aids to a home-bound patient. He was totally amazed that this profoundly hearing impaired lady, after being fitted, could hear and understand conversation and actually was able to speak on the phone. Dr. Hunt said, “I was hooked and I went to the friend’s clinic the next morning and started what has become a twentyseven year career!” Dr. Hunt readily admits that he has never done anything that has brought him such instant and long-term satisfaction as helping someone hear and understand and to do this well. The gratification is also both instant and life giving to the recipient.

After apprenticing himself for five and a half months with his friend and nearly three years of graduate work, Dr. Hunt chose the functional

side of hearing rehabilitation as opposed to the medical side. Thousands of patients and twenty-seven years later, he’s still in practice and doing what he loves and apparently doing it very well. One of the reasons is that both he and wife, Charlotte, are hearing impaired and wear hearing aids. As a hearing impaired person for over forty years and a long time hearing aid wearer, Dr. Hunt understands the problems and frustrations patients encounter with hearing and understanding.

His loss better prepares him to deal with the unique, personal situations and disorders of each patient.

In the late winter of 2008, Dr. Hunt’s partner decided to leave Biloxi and return to the United States Navy which allowed Dr. Hunt to buy the Hattiesburg clinic and become the sole owner and director of HearingSolutions. According to Dr. Hunt, his first and most important decision was to hire Karen Curry Zumbro as Marketing and Advertising Director. He knew her experience and expertise was well recognized throughout the Pine Belt. Because of her efforts, the clinic flourished and doubled in size her first year and has continued to grow even in a slow economy. Dr. Hunt’s daughter, Jerolyn “J.J.” Hunt, relocated to Hattiesburg to assist with the clinical operations of the clinic and to pursue a Doctorate of Audiology at The University of Southern Mississippi.

She has worked with Dr. Hunt since the eighth grade and decided to follow in his footsteps. She fell in love with interacting with patients and finding the best solution for their hearing healthcare needs. His most recent addition to his staff, Dr. Amy Holden, is a native of Pearl River and attended The University of Southern Mississippi receiving a

Karen Zumbro dren and husband Adam, to be closer to her roots, family and life-long friends.

Dr. Holden has very quickly earned great respect from both Dr. Hunt and the clinic’s many patients!

HearingSolutions of The Pine Belt rehabilitates the functional side of hearing loss. The vast majority of hearing loss is functional as opposed to medical problems. Functional loss is attributed to aging, exposure to dangerous levels of noise, genetics, or medications.

The process of rehabilitation begins with a thorough consultation. The patient is then evaluated in several areas to determine if there are problems with loudness, balance, directionality and especially understanding.

Dr. Hunt, J.J. Hunt and Dr. Amy Holden The evaluations are definitive and when completed you will know and understand if you have a Bachelor’s Degree in Audiology/Speech Language Pathology and a hearing problem and what options you have. According to Karen, “We Doctorate of Audiology. She spent 3 years in a multi-physician ENT do so much more than just provide a 10-15 minute hearing screen. We clinic in Huntsville, AL. Realizing her first love was functional hearing counsel with the patient, family members, friends and even employers in loss rehabilitation, Dr. Holden chose to leave the medical side of hearorder to have a complete understanding of what the problems are and ing rehabilitation and return home to the Picayune area with two chilApril 2012 — Pine Belt — ­ Healthy Cells Magazine — Page 13

feature story continued

Dr. Amy Holden and Dr. Michael Hunt review results with patient. how they impact the patient both socially and professionally. We are a private locally owned clinic, not a franchise or large corporate owned entity. Our business philosophy is to match the needs of the patient with the hearing aids to correct their hearing problems. No more. No less.

As Dr. Hunt so often says, “We don’t sell hearing aids. We rehabilitate hearing!”

We will never knowingly fit our patients incorrectly or compromise their hearing by fitting them with a cheap poor quality product. Remember, “All men might be created equal but all hearing aids are not!”

Karen adds, “We are in more than just the business of selling hearing aids. We have the latest audiometric evaluation equipment available in our two acoustical sound suites. Our clinical staff attends numerous training seminars and we have several in-house training sessions every year. Dr. Hunt wears hearing aids and constantly makes us aware of the many problems associated with hearing rehabilitation. We pride ourselves on our service. Not only in the clinic but we hold service centers within the Pine Belt, make house and hospital visits. Our patients are like family – like good friends. We treat them just like we would our parents – like we would want to be treated.

If you have been told hearing aids cannot help your problem or if you have tried them unsuccessfully in the past, don’t give up. Call HearingSolutions and let someone who wears hearing aids and has helped thousands hear and understand help you. HearingSoutions offers its patients a completely confidential and complimentary hearing evaluation.

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Should your hearing need rehabilitation, they will loan you hearing aids to wear at no cost to help you understand and experience the “Gift of Hearing.” It is important to understand that hearing loss does not remain the same. It continues to digress making rehabilitation harder and more expensive to correct. Age has very little to do with the loss – the sooner you correct the problem – the easier and less expensive it will be.

In closing, Dr. Hunt said, “I’m so very grateful for the four and a half years I’ve been in Hattiesburg. It’s our home now. I have the greatest group of ladies working with me to help you hear and understand. We can and will help you with your hearing and understanding problems.

Hearing aids allow me to live in the world both socially and professionally. Let me and our dedicated staff help give you the “Gift of Hearing.”

You deserve to hear – your family and friends deserve it too~ Come meet the staff. We are here to help you hear!

Dr. Michael Hunt, Ph.D., A.C.A., AAS, who wears hearing instruments, is a Nationally Board Certified Audioprosthologist with 26 years of functional hearing loss rehabilitation experience. He limits his practice to educating patients about their hearing loss. For more information, or to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Hunt, contact HearingSolutions of The Pine Belt at 601-450-0066 or theclinic@hspinebelt.com

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treatment options

Physical Therapy

A Great First Choice Submitted by Care Physical Therapy

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hysical therapy is a great first choice for a variety of diagnoses.

Now don’t get us wrong. We do not think that physical therapy is appropriate for every muscle, bone, joint and movement problem. However, more research is being published each year concluding that physical therapy is the right choice. We feel it is very important to work closely with your physician to make sure that you are getting the best care possible!

The Facts Can’t Be Ignored Physical therapy is becoming the number one choice for a variety of muscle, joint, and movement problems.

Consider these facts: 1. Low back pain better in two treatments? Research indicates that hands-on treatment can result in 50% or better improvement in 2 visits or less for certain types of acute low back pain. No maintenance visits to maintain your health are needed.

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2. According to American Heart Association’s scientific statement: “Use of Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs. An Update for Clinicians.” that appeared in the February 27 , 2007 issue of Circulation, non-pharmacological approaches such as physical therapy should be considered for initial treatment for musculoskeletal symptoms that result from tendinitis/bursitis, degenerative joint problems (osteoarthritis), and inflammatory joint problems (rheumatoid arthritis).”

3. Researchers have concluded: “Surgical treatment of rotator cuff syndrome with subacromial impingement was not superior to physiotherapy with training.”

Each month we will explore different health issues that may benefit from physical therapy. As with all treatment plans always consult your health care provider before beginning a treatment plan.

Through a State Funded Program Fibromyalgia Predominant in young and middle-aged women, Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a musculoskeletal system disorder characterized by chronic pain and tender points. Tender points are specific places on the neck, shoulders, back, hips, arms, and legs. These points hurt when pressure is put on them.

Other symptoms may include: • Stiffness • Fatigue • Sleep Disturbance • Headache • Depression • Impaired Muscular Performance • Difficulty with Concentration and Memory (called Fibro Fog) Due to the lack of understanding of its cause and how the disease effects the body (the pathophysiology), several treatment modalities such as antidepressant therapy, biofeedback, aquatic and land exercise have been suggested. Several studies have reported that exercise programs are helpful with the recovery of function and a decrease in pain.

Physical therapists can be a valuable resource and many have extensive knowledge regarding rehabilitation of patients with Fibromyalgia.

For more information on this or other physical therapy questions contact Care Physical Therapy at 601.296.0199 or sign up for the newsletter at www.carephysicaltherapy.net

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o you have a minor illness or injury? Would you prefer to rest at home instead of waiting in an emergency department waiting room? South Central Regional Medical Center is pleased to be the first hospital in the state of Mississippi to offer InQuicker, an innovative approach to emergency department and urgent care access.

Simply visit scrmc.com and select InQuicker. Two options of locations will be available to you—South Central Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Department or South Central Urgent Care in Laurel. Select the facility of your choice and complete a brief registration form which includes the choice of a treatment time.

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InQuicker is not an appointment or reservation setting service, as the nature of Emergency Department triage does not allow for the scheduling of medical treatment. “InQuicker estimates treatment times based on facility conditions and allows its users to wait in line from the comfort of their own home rather than in the waiting room,” Nix said. In the event of a projected treatment time delay, InQuicker users are sent real-time notifications via phone call and email so they can continue waiting at home.

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“InQuicker is intended only for individuals with non-life and non-limb threatening medical conditions,” Nix added. “It’s simply a way for people with busy lives and busy families to conveniently access care for minor medical needs. If you’re in doubt about the severity of your condition, you should always seek care immediately.”

The InQuicker system is designed to filter certain symptom key words that may indicate a life- or limbthreatening medical condition, in addition to a review of a user’s symptoms by a health care professional at South Central Regional Medical Center. Those indicating a life- or limb-threatening medical condition are prompted to dial 911 or go immediately to the nearest emergency room.

Nix concluded by saying, “At South Central Regional Medical Center, we are always looking for new ways to provide excellent service to our patients. We believe that our patients will appreciate the new InQuicker program.”

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dream big

Faith and Fitness at 50

By Jayne Richards, JRichards Originals

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ran the New York City marathon last year. Training for and running NYC taught me many things, but one of my favorite lessons was that it’s okay to dream big.

The decision to run NYC goes back many years. I was a new runner, and I was on the treadmill on the first Sunday in November. New York City Marathon coverage was on the morning news and I was captivated. I began running in earnest, with the goal of NYC always teasing my dreams.

If you’re a woman, you know how dreams go. We may have dreams for ourselves, but they take a back seat to our families’ needs and dreams. Raising kids, taking care of elderly parents, working full time: all those things take over personal dreams, push them back until they seem impossible.

Then, I became an empty nester. My parents still needed me, but our daughters were making their own ways, not needing my full attention. NYC raised its lovely head and beckoned. This time, I followed.

I started training slowly, building my mileage base. In 2010, I ran three half marathons, always with NYC in my mind. I knew that if I only ran one full marathon, I wanted it to be New York.

Marathon training is hard. Much harder than I imagined. But, the whole point of dreaming big is to set the bar really high. Reaching out to grab a dream is scary and exciting all at once.

The running community is filled with people who have overcome adversity. I recently heard about a high school track team member who

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had to petition the school board to run with her classmates. Seems she has to bring someone with her to run, her Seeing Eye dog. She’s blind. One of the things she said was, “When you’re blind and you’re running, there is an element of fear that you’re going to fall flat on your face.” Wow. I can’t imagine running in the dark. I was inspired and humbled. This young woman has learned something that it took me many years to learn. She knows that the only limits we can’t overcome are the ones we allow to defeat us. The only thing that keeps us from running farther or faster is the belief that we can’t.

Don’t let your fears, adversity, or the day-to-day things that life throws at you stop you from accomplishing all that God expects of you and wants for you. He is our Seeing Eye dog. The one who runs with us in the dark. Your dream may not be to run a marathon. It may be to simply walk to your mailbox and back without stopping. Every journey begins with that first step. As for me, Boston beckons. That really is an impossible dream.

Whatever your dream is, move toward it. Reach up, reach out, reach around. Do whatever it takes to get there. And remember, DREAM BIG! Jayne Richards is a professional photographer and running enthusiast. She lives and runs in the Hattiesburg/Petal area. You can follow her journey to fitness on her blog “Faith and Fitness at 50” at www. jrichardsoriginals.blogspot.com.

wisdom teeth

“Age of Wisdom.”

Submitted by Hattiesburg Oral Surgery

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n last month’s issue we described wisdom teeth, their function and problems. This month we continue with home to treat healthy and unhealthy wisdom teeth.

Wisdom teeth are easier to remove when the patient is younger, since their roots are not completely formed, the surrounding bone is softer, and there is less chance of damaging nearby nerves or other structures. Removal of wisdom teeth at a later age becomes more complicated as the roots have fully developed (may involve the nerve), and the jawbone is denser.

general anesthesia. Your surgeon will recommend the anesthetic option that is right for you.

What Happens During Surgery?

If your dentist or healthcare professional recommends that your wisdom teeth be removed, you will most likely be referred to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon for the procedure. Before surgery, your oral surgeon will discuss the procedure with you and tell you what to expect.

This is a good time to ask questions. Also talk to your surgeon about any concerns you have. Be sure to let your doctor know about any illness you have and medications you are taking.

There are several conditions that affect how easy it will be to remove a wisdom tooth. These conditions include how the tooth is positioned and the stage of root development. If the wisdom teeth are impacted the surgery might be more complicated.

Most of the time third molars can be removed with little or no pain.

Usually they can be extracted at the oral and maxillofacial surgery office. Patients are given either local anesthesia, intravenous sedation or

You may be instructed to modify your diet following surgery and later progress to more normal foods.

What Happens after Surgery?

Following surgery, you may experience some swelling and mild discomfort, which are part of the normal healing process. Cold compresses may help decrease the swelling, and medication prescribed by your Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon can help manage the discomfort.

What if I decide to keep my wisdom teeth?

If after discussing your situation with your family dentist or oral and maxillofacial surgeon, you decide to keep your wisdom teeth, be sure to take particular care in cleaning and flossing your teeth, especially the molars. Your third molars must be professionally examined regularly and x-rays of your wisdom teeth should be taken every year to make sure that the health of your teeth and gum tissue does not change.

Source: The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS)

For more information on wisdom teeth or other concerns with teeth, contact Hattiesburg Oral Surgery at 601.265.7611.

April 2012 — Pine Belt — ­ Healthy Cells Magazine — Page 21

senior care

“Yes, But MY Mother Will Never Live There”…

and other things you tell yourself about nursing homes Part 1 of 3

By Pam Mckee Kelly, Ms, Lpc, Nha

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ooking for nursing home placement for a loved one is something that no one looks forward to. No one. Yes, in our minds we may realize that it is a genuine possibility, but in our hearts we hope differently. It would be difficult to find one person who will acknowledge that taking a tour of a nursing home or assisted living facility is something that they would like to do in their spare time. Nobody “cruises” by the retirement home on a weekend or just “pops in” to see the latest trends in long-term care. However, like most things in life, just because we wish something won’t happen, doesn’t make it so.

Each year countless unprepared families will have to decide which nursing facility best meets the needs of their loved one. Almost all nursing home admissions are unplanned. Let’s face it, nobody really sits down and picks the day they want to leave home and move into a nursing home! This means that many people will move into nursing home facilities without ever getting to say good-bye to the home, yard, and neighbors that they love dearly.

Most nursing home admissions are precipitated by an unfortunate event, such as an illness, an accident with an injury or the worsening of a chronic condition. Many times, our elders are entering a nursing facility when they are at their worst physically, mentally and emotionally.

It is very common for family members to experience feelings of guilt, anger, sadness, and possibly fear regarding the financial requirements of placement. Many family members have been the caregiver for their loved one for years. The resignation of the caregiver role can be very tough on some family members. In some instances, the caregiver role has been the sole identity of that person for years. Nursing home placement may leave the caregiver experiencing a loss of purpose, a feeling of inadequacy, possible thoughts of failure, as well as fear of the unknown future.

Flexibility and continued questioning are some important things to keep in mind if you are faced with a decision regarding nursing home placement.

Flexibility is required because this is a situation that deals with people – and people are not predictable! This is a situation that deals with a medical/health issue – and medical/health issues are not predictable!

This is a situation that deals with numerous family members having to agree on something – and family members are not predictable! So, from the beginning, understand that nothing will be predictable and this should help you plan for the next step.

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Continued questioning is the second step. Think beyond the basic who, what, when, and how much of the situation. Make a list of concerns that you have. Write them all down, even the silliest concerns.

This is your loved one and you need to have your concerns addressed.

If you cannot trust the nursing home staff to hear and address your concerns before you move in – how will you ever trust them to address your concerns after your relative moves in! Keep in mind that this doesn’t mean that the nursing home will “fix” everything you mention, but it gives you an idea of what the personnel will be like to deal with.

And you should plan to tour the nursing facility in order to make a decision that you feel most comfortable with. I suggest touring at least three facilities that you are interested in.

Part two will address some things to do before you personally tour a nursing facility. Remember these two rules: 1) Don’t believe everything you hear and 2) Seeing is believing. I will say more about what to consider before you tour a facility in the next article.

Pam McKee Kelly is the Administrator for the Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center, Hattiesburg’s only Alzheimer’s dedicated nursing facility.

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has been working with cognitively challenged older adults for 15 years. Contact her at pkelly@ hmpmc.com or you may call her at 601-582-9157.

body health

Understanding

Wellness Care Submitted by Spiers Chiropractic Pain & Wellness Center.

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hat’s the main difference between wellness care and standard medical care? Wellness care seeks to turn on the natural healing ability, not by adding something to the system, but by removing anything that might interfere with normal function, trusting that the body would know what to do if nothing were interfering with it.

Standard medical care, on the other hand, seeks to treat a symptom by adding something from the outside – a medication, a surgery or procedure. While there are many instances when standard medical care is the absolute best option, it is important for people who are interested in the best possible health care options for themselves and their loved ones to explore all options including standard medical care and wellness care.

Inside Out vs. Outside In If a patient has high blood pressure, a standard medical approach could be to choose a drug that lowers blood pressure, and ask the patient to take the drug. This may serve to lower the blood pressure, but ignores the underlying cause that is making the blood pressure high, and runs the risk of side effects complicating the person’s recovery. Whether it’s a nutritional issue, faulty control by the nerve system or a manifestation of stress, the medication could decrease the blood pressure, leaving the problem causing the symptom of high blood pressure unaddressed.

The Wellness Approach Wellness is a state of optimal conditions for normal function… and then some. The wellness approach looks for underlying causes of any disturbance or disruption (which may or may not be causing symptoms at the time) and make whatever interventions and lifestyle adjustments would optimize the conditions for normal function. That environment encourages natural healing, and minimizes the need for invasive treatment, which should be administered only when absolutely necessary. When the body is working properly, it tends to heal effectively, no matter what the condition. When the body heals well and maintains itself well, then there is another level of health that goes beyond “asymptomatic” or “pain-free” which reveals an open-ended opportunity for vitality, vibrant health, and an enhanced experience of life. This is true for mental and emotional health as well as physical health. While some people may suffer psychological disorders, creating an atmosphere of mental and emotional wellness will address all but the most serious problems.

In the upcoming months, watch for articles to help you explore your Wellness options.

For more information on this article or other chiropractic related issues contact Dr. Denton Spiers at Ph. 601-261-9495.

April 2012 — Pine Belt — ­ Healthy Cells Magazine — Page 23

nerve damage

Nerve Conduction Velocity Test Submitted by Southern Star Medical Group

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erve conduction velocity (NCV) is a test to see how fast electrical signals move through a nerve. NCV are done to find damage to the peripheral nervous system, which includes all the nerves that lead away from the brain and spinal cord and the smaller nerves that branch out from those nerves. This test is often used to help find nerve problems such as carpal tunnel syndrome or GuillainBarré syndrome.

Dr. Kotikalapudi How the Test is Performed Patches called surface electrodes, similar to those used for ECG, are placed on the skin over nerves at various locations. Each patch gives off a very mild electrical impulse, which stimulates the nerve. The nerve’s resulting electrical activity is recorded by the other electrodes. The distance between electrodes and the time it takes for electrical impulses to travel between electrodes are used to determine the speed of the nerve signals.

How to Prepare for the Test Normal body temperature must be maintained (low body temperature slows nerve conduction). Tell your doctor if you have a cardiac defibrillator or pacemaker, as precautions may need to be taken.

How the Test Will Feel The impulse may feel like an electric shock. Depending on how strong the stimulus is, you will feel it to varying degrees, and it may be uncomfortable. You should feel no pain once the test is finished.

Why the Test is Performed This test is used to diagnose nerve damage or destruction. Occasionally, the test may be used to evaluate diseases of nerve

Normal Results NCV is related to the diameter of the nerve and the degree of myelination (the presence of a myelin sheath on the axon) of the nerve.

Newborn infants have values that are approximately half that of adults, and adult values are normally reached by age 3 or 4.

Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.

What Abnormal Results Mean Most often, abnormal results are due to some sort of nerve damage or destruction, including:

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• Axonopathy (damage to the long portion of the nerve cell) • Conduction block (the impulse is blocked somewhere along the nerve pathway) • Demyelination (damage and loss of the fatty insulation surrounding the nerve cell) The nerve damage or destruction may be due to many different conditions, including: • Alcoholic neuropathy • Diabetic neuropathy • Nerve effects of uremia (from kidney failure) • Traumatic injury to a nerve • Guillain-Barre syndrome • Diphtheria • Carpal tunnel syndrome • Brachial plexopathy • Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (hereditary) • Chronic inflammatory polyneuropathy • Common peroneal nerve dysfunction • Distal median nerve dysfunction • Femoral nerve dysfunction • Friedreich’s ataxia • General paresis • Mononeuritis multiplex • Primary amyloidosis • Radial nerve dysfunction • Sciatic nerve dysfunction • Secondary systemic amyloidosis • Sensorimotor polyneuropathy • Tibial nerve dysfunction • Ulnar nerve dysfunction Any peripheral neuropathy can cause abnormal results, as can damage to the spinal cord and disk herniation (herniated nucleus pulposus) with nerve root compression.

Risks-There are no risks.

Considerations An NCV test shows the condition of the best surviving nerve fibers, so in some cases the results may be normal even if there is nerve damage.

Source: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus

For more information on Nerve Conduction Velocity Tests contact Southern Star Medical Group at 601.450.2034. Join them at their Spring Picnic and meet the doctor on April 13th 2012. They are located at 4 Willow Point, Hattiesburg, MS.

weight loss

LAP-BAND System

What is it?

Submitted by Dr Wes Girod Eden Medi Spa

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besity is a problem for many individuals throughout the United States and the world and there are many instances when weight loss surgery like Lap-Band procedures seem like not only a quick-fix but also a path to obesity-freedom! But what exactly is it?

“LAP- BAND System will help take it off and keep it off.”

LAP-BAND surgery is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that helps you lose weight. An adjustable silicone ring is surgically inserted and placed like a belt around the upper part of the stomach. The ring, or band is connected by thin tubing to an access port just below the skin. Through this port, the surgeon adjusts the fit of the LAP-BAND system by inflating or deflating its inner lining with saline solution to meet the person’s individual needs.

The LAP-BAND System reduces your stomach capacity and restricts the amount of food you’re able to eat at one time. The patient will feel full sooner and stay full longer, thus eating less. Although weight loss of three pounds a week is possible, patients usually lose a healthy one to two pounds a week on average.

The procedure consists of: 1. The surgeon implants LAP-BAND around the upper part of your stomach.

2. A tube is then connected from the LAP-BAND System to an access port affixed to the muscle beneath the skin of the abdomen.

3. Adjustments to the LAP-BAND System are made throught the access port, as needed to maintain optimal weight loss, by adding saline solution or removing it.Weight loss can not only improve your quality of life, but also prevent or lower your risk of developing life-threatening diseases.If your Body Mass Index (BMI) is 35+, the threshold for obesity, and you have one or more serious health conditions, you may want to consider this effective weight-loss solution. Added benefits from losing weight include lowering risk of developing diabetes, high blood pressure, artharlgia, and back and joint pain.

LAP-BAND offers a safe choice when diet and exercise aren’t enough. You’ve probably tried to lose weight before, but gained it all back, For many people, it’s a never-ending cycyle. But you’re not alone. Studies have shown that patients on traditional weight-loss programs lose weight, but often regain 2/3 of it within one year, and almost all of it within five years. LAP- BAND System will help take it off and keep it off.

Of course, as with all health care decisions, there are many things to consider when deciding if it’s the right treatment for you. These should be thoroughly discussed with the surgeon. It is also a good idea to have your own set of questions and concerns including, • weight-loss methods you’ve tried in the past • activities that have negatively impacted your weight • what eating and lifestyle changes are necessary with LAP-BAND • what support is provided after the procedure.

For many, health insurance or Medicare may cover the LAP-BAND procedure, but even if it doesn’t there are still options. It is best to discuss these at your consultation.

For more information on LAP-BAND surgery contact 601.268.7546.

Sheri Ezell

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blood donation

The Gift of Life or How to be a Hero with Your Feet Up

By Christina Ghents, MSAS, MT (ASCP), United Blood Services

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hen disaster strikes, most of us are eager to help those in need. Everyday people become somebody’s hero by stepping up to help. But, every day, families are struck by disasters that are not reported in the news. Our friends and neighbors are diagnosed with cancer, require heart surgery, are injured in car accidents, or deliver their babies prematurely. In these cases, blood products are ready and waiting on the hospital shelves to help save these lives. In 2008, the Pine Belt area used approximately 108,000 units of red blood cells.

• What if you could save a person’s life?

• What if all it took was a little of your time and willingness to endure the discomfort of a needle stick?

• What if you could give this precious gift numerous times every year?

The answer is that you too can be a Hero and save lives by being a regular blood donor!

It is estimated that 60% of the population will need blood or blood components some time in their life. Currently about 38% of the population qualifies to donate blood, but only 5-10% actually donate. The qualifications to donate blood are: you weigh at least 110 lbs, are at least 16 years old (with partental or guardian permission), and in good health.

Additional height and weight requirements apply to donors age 22 and younger.

Each person has about 1 pint of blood for every twelve pounds of body weight. Thus a 6-lb newborn has a half-pint (about 1 cup) of blood, a 110 lb. woman has 9.2 pints of blood, and a 200 lb. man would have 16.7 pints of blood. If you were an adult giraffe, you would have 72 to 80 pints of blood!

The process starts with reading information about the blood donation process, the testing to be done on your blood, and safety information for you and the blood recipient. Next, in a private interview room you are given a mini-physical consisting of a blood pressure and pulse check, a temperature check to a ssure you don’t have a fever, and a test to check your blood hemoglobin level. Hemoglobin is the substance in blood that carries the oxygen to cells, and it’s tested to assure you have a sufficient level to safely give a unit of blood. You’re asked a series of confidential questions designed to assess your health history ensure that not only is the blood safe to give to others, but that it is safe for you to give blood. Once you’ve passed the interview process, you’ll be escorted to a donor chair your arm will be scrubbed to clean off surface bacteria, and your blood will be drawn into a blood bag. You cannot get AIDS or any infectious disease from donating blood. All equipment used in the donation process is sterile and used Page 26 — Healthy Cells Magazine — Pine Belt ­— April 2012

only once. Once “hooked up”, the time needed for the donation process variesdepending on what product you are donating, whether it is a unit of whole blood, or any of a series of lifesaving processes. But, simply donating a unit of whole blood takes about 20 minutes. When the blood collection is completed, the needle will be removed from your arm, and pressure applied to control bruising at the needle insertion site. Your arm will be wrapped to maintain pressure on this site, and you’ll instructed to drink plenty of fluids, make your next meal a hearty one, leave the bandage on for at least 4 hours, and avoid heavy lifting or strenuous exercise for the rest of the day. Enjoy some juice and snacks, and feel good about the fact that today you are somebody’s Hero! Over the next 4-6 weeks, your body will replace the red blood cells lost in the donation, and after 8 weeks you will be eligible to donate blood again. Imagine saving a life six times a year, just by donating blood!

A sample of your blood will be typed and tested for hepatitis, syphilis, HIV (AIDS), HTLV, Chagas disease and other diseases. These tests are performed to protect the patients who receive the blood. Your blood is also tested for total cholesterol, and these results are available to you on-line. When all the tests have been determined to be negative, your blood will be labeled and placed on the shelf at the blood center, waiting for the next emergency and need for the gift of life.

For more information contact Christina Ghents, Satellite Center Director of United Blood Services at phone (601) 264-0743.

On your list of things to do, finding a family doctor that you can trust should not be hard.

Walk-ins are welcomed everyday, or call for an appointment.

With 14 family health centers in 8 cities, you will not have to leave your hometown to see a doctor. We even have a family health center open on nights and weekends.

Absolutely no insurance is required to receive care. Uninsured individuals may qualify for a special discount based on income. For your convenience, we operate an in-house pharmacy to fill prescriptions after seeing one of our providers.

Call 601-545-8700 to find a SeMRHI family health center near you.

You can also visit our website www.semrhi.com for additional information.

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the bad fat

Effects of Abdominal Fat

By Robert Donnell, RPh, Vital Care Compounder thus you can have a normal BMI but have a very high level of dangerous or visceral fat.

Some latest studies have shown a direct relation between this dangerous type of fat and shrinkage of the brain, memory problems, and thinning of the brains blood vessels. The abdominal type of fat had no effect on these problems listed. Some of the latest studies suggest the cause of this inflammation is white blood cells called macrophages that enter the visceral fat.

“Exercise may be the best method of reducing this bad type of fat and diet and supplements may also play a role.”

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hen fat in the body is subcutaneous, or just under the skin, most professionals deem this harmless. When the fat is in the abdominal cavity it is called visceral fat and this is usually called dangerous. The danger is that it surrounds the intestines and internal organs. You can tell which one you have by just touching your tummy. If it feels soft and pliable it is subcutaneous and if it feel hard and resistant it is visceral fat.

The reason visceral fat is so bad is because it releases hormones that cause inflammation. This is a slow growing inflammation that is associated with many disease states such as heart disease, cancer and even Alzheimer’s disease.

The usual way to determine the level of fat is the BMI or body mass index. This index does not take into account the type of fat,

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Anything we can do to prevent this bad type of fat may help in our long term longevity. Being active or some type of exercise is good for everyone, especially those middle aged and older. This may be a learned activity from youth. Schools now have physical exercise classes that stimulate the body’s circulation and thus students may have better brain function and make better grades. Senior citizens surely need that exercise that stimulates circulation and burns those calories.

The best way to lessen the bad type of fat is to lose that weight.

Certainly, cut down on some of those fatty foods, fried foods and use the good cooking oils and real butter.

If a patient wanted to reduce the inflammation they may wish to take supplements. Some good choices are curcumin, good quality vitamin E and DHA. Curcumin with phytosomes may be the best anti-inflammatory that we have had since we began having the pharmaceutical grade supplements. It is absorbed much better than the plain curcumin and the older curcumin with bioperine. Some think it works by reducing the prostaglandins which cause much of the inflammation. It helps the liver with getting rid of waste. Some studies have shown improvement in the quality of brain tissue after taking this supplement.

Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant and DHA is thought to support brain function.

It’s method of action is said to improve mood, vascular health and memory.

In summary, exercise may be the best method of reducing this bad type of fat and diet and supplements may also play a role. Ask your physician or compounding pharmacist any questions that you may have about your condition and especially how pharmaceutical grade supplements may improve your quality of life.

For more information please contact Robert Donnell, RPh, Jimmy Rodgers, RPh, Ron Edwards, PharmD or Missy Collum James at Vital Care Compounder-A Specialty Pharmacy located at 115 South 40th Ave., Hattiesburg, MS Ph. 601-261-0503.

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