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Health & Wellness Special Advertising Section January 2017
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Whew! We did it. We made it through the holidays. We ate a bit more than we intended. We stayed up too late. Our weekends were stacked with parties. Now that it's 2017, though, we're regrouping, focusing on our wellbeing. But where do we start? That's where Do SouthÂŽ comes in! In the next pages, find the professionals, products, and procedures that will set you on the right course. That will make 2017 your healthiest, happiest and most beautiful yet!
Basinger Aesthetics 2713 S. 74th Street, #204, Fort Smith basingeraesthetics.com 479.484.7100
Beauty Through Health 8500 S. 36th Terrace, Fort Smith Find them on Facebook 479.648.1800
Vaginal health is important. Like all parts of the body, the
What is beauty? Is it truly "in the eye of the beholder"? For
vagina changes with age. Additional decline may be caused by
most of us, the most critical beholder is ourselves. With the
childbirth, decreased estrogen production and breast feeding.
THERMI systems skin can be smoothed, wrinkles, crepe-paper
Childbirth stretches the vaginal canal and surrounding tissue.
skin, and cellulite decreased. Fat deposits from head to toe,
This stretching can damage the vaginal walls, perineum, and
muffin tops, and love handles can be reduced. The energy
surrounding tissue. Decreased estrogen production caused by
from the THERMI systems thickens skin and increases collagen
menopause, oophorectomy, chemotherapy, or activities like
making tissues firm again. Health and beauty go hand in hand.
breast-feeding, leads to thinning, drying and inflammation
Call Beauty Through Health today for a beautiful tomorrow.
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of the vaginal walls. These changes in vaginal structure can also lead to urinary incontinence and decrease healthy vaginal function. Alleviate these symptoms with diVa!
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Surgical Weight Loss Program
Darryl Eckes, M.D. Cooper Clinic - Bariatric and General Surgery Cooperweightlosssurgery.com 479.274.3215
Have you considered how much your hearing health affects
It's that time of year again — time when most of us make
your overall well-being and quality of life? For the majority
New Year's resolutions. Is weight loss at the top of your list?
of people, hearing loss is very gradual and can go unnoticed
For many people, losing weight is something that they try and
for years. Several health conditions can increase your risk
fail repeatedly. Sound familiar? You may be one of those for
of hearing loss. Some of them are: diabetes, hypertension,
whom significant weight loss is just not attainable with diet and
heart health, cancer treatments and dementia. Aging also
exercise alone. If that's the case, weight loss surgery can be an
brings cognitive processing problems that can interfere with
effective tool to help you get the weight off and keep it off.
communication and can lead to memory loss, increased risk
Learn more about Bariatric Surgery at our seminar January 17.
of falling and other accidents. We always recommend taking
Make 2017 the year you lose weight and regain your health.
a proactive approach towards your hearing health. work together to help you hear your best.
We’ll
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Center for Hearing 4300 Rogers Ave #15, Fort Smith centerforhearing.net 479.785.3277
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Luther Stem Pools and Spas 5011 Old Greenwood St., Fort Smith lutherstem.com 479.646.7772 Want a fun way to stay in shape in 2017? Luther Stem is your
Mercy Fitness Center 7600 Dallas St., Fort Smith mercy.net 479.314.7400
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dealer for Aquatic Training Vessels (ATV™s), the swim spa you can use year-round for your personal workouts. Do leg kicks,
Mercy Fitness Center has a special offer to start 2017. During
resistance movements, swim strokes, and low-impact range
the month of January, we will waive the joining fee when you
of motion exercises. The options are endless! The ATV™ will
purchase a 3-month or a 1-year membership. Member services
keep you motivated, and the innovative design of this swim
include: group fitness, indoor basketball and swimming, tennis
spa is perfect whether you're swimming, doing aerobic exer-
lessons, kid zone, nutrition services, massage therapy and
cise, or seated for resistance/strength training.
personal training.
The floor
has a textured finish, which is great when you're exercising. You'll love your ATV™, and your family will as well. Stop by Luther Stem to learn more about this great swim spa.
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is a state of body. is a state of being.
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Methodist Village Senior Living 7811 Euper Lane, Fort Smith methodistvillage.com 479.452.1611 We provide skilled nursing services, as well as physical, occupational and speech therapies to assist with recovering from surgery, an illness, or in the treatment of complex medical conditions. We offer the largest selection of private rooms in the area, as well as semi-private rooms and amenities such as cable, phone and wireless communication, massage therapy, a chaplain on staff, and daily recreational activities including: worship services, exercise, music, and parties. Future plans include a Life Plan Community ($55-$65 million investment), a 28-bed Assisted Living Center, and a 17-bed Alzheimer’s
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Special Care Unit.
Sparks Regional Medical Center 1001 Towson Ave., Fort Smith sparkshealth.com 479.709.DOCS Heart attacks are the leading cause of death in the United States, with 600,000 people dying annually of heart disease. More than five million Americans visit hospitals each year with chest pain. As frightening as this is, you can take comfort in knowing that Sparks Regional Medical Center is an accredited Chest Pain Center. We ensure that patients who arrive at the hospital complaining of chest pain or other symptoms of a heart attack receive the treatment necessary during the critical window of time when the integrity of the heart muscle can be preserved.
signs the doctor mentioned such as: • Pain or tightness in the arms, jaw, neck
and even stomach
• Shortness of breath • Nausea and lightheadedness • Cold sweat “Because of that talk, he saved my life,” Krasko said.
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Krasko began to remember the heart attack warning
Krasko went to the Emergency Room where a doctor confirmed he was having a heart attack. Krasko Photo is copyrighted to Corey S. Krasko
had three blocked arteries, one of which was 99% blocked, and underwent bypass surgery the next day.
PHOTOGRAPHER PUTS FOCUS ON HEART HEALTH
Krasko went through Cardiac Rehabilitation at Marvin Altman Fitness Center and now has his blood pressure under control without medication. He also exercises a few days a week, in
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between photo shoots, to keep his heart healthy.
Corey Krasko has a heart attack to thank for what he calls
“The first couple years of retirement I was just a couch
the best boat he’s ever had.
potato, but now I feel great, I have a lot of energy,” he said.
“I just realized life is too short to not do the things you really
About a month after surgery and recuperating at home with
love,” he said.
crossword puzzles, Krasko started boat shopping again. He found one he just had to have and now spends about 4 or 5
Krasko, 70, suffered a heart attack in May and underwent
days a month boating on Beaver Lake or the Arkansas River.
triple bypass surgery at Sparks Regional Medical Center, an
He said the upkeep of a boat is good for his health.
accredited Chest Pain Center. With a family history of heart disease and having lost a few Prior to his heart attack, the semi-retired professional
friends to it, Krasko is more vigilant of his heart health than
photographer had been busy working on a photo exhibit at
ever before. You can stay vigilant, too, by learning your heart’s
the Fort Smith Public Library when he noticed a ‘tightness’ in
real age through Sparks’ free online Heart Risk Assessment.
his arms, shoulders and back.
In just five minutes, you’ll learn your personal risk factors for heart disease, the #1 health concern in the U.S. for both men and women – even those with active lifestyles. To take the
a heart attack was because I had photographed a Sparks
assessment visit SparksHeartCare.com.
cardiologist as he was giving a lecture at UA Fort Smith a few years ago,” Krasko said. The heart talk was given by Dr. Nasser Adjei, an interventional cardiologist at the Cardiology Center at Sparks. He, along with many physicians at Sparks, regularly gives free community talks throughout the year on various health topics.
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“The only reason I even recognized these as symptoms of
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Total Rehabilitation, Inc. P h y s i c a l T h e ra py
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Total Rehabilitation Inc. Physical Therapy 5905 Remington Circle, Fort Smith Find them on Facebook 479.452.7773
Vein Clinics of Arkansas 2713 S. 74th Street, #204, Fort Smith arkansasveinclinic.com 479.484.7100
If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with Parkinson's
Varicose Vein treatment is not just for bulging or rope-like
Disease or another neurological disorder, Total Rehabilitation
veins. This in-office treatment is for adults (who are not preg-
has a unique therapy you may not have heard about. Martial
nant) who are experiencing any of the following in their lower
TherapyÂŽ, a non-contact program, uses traditional boxing and
extremities: pain, swelling, edema, itching, burning, aching,
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu martial disciplines. Benefits include a reduc-
cramping, heaviness, restless legs, or venous stasis ulcers. A
tion in resting tremors, improved balance and coordination,
frequently overlooked symptom is difficulty standing for long
neuro health, normal gait, and cardiovascular health. Call Total
periods of time. Assessment consists of an ultrasound exam
Rehabilitation today to learn more about this promising therapy.
and consultation with the physician. Treatments offered are
We'd love to hear from you.
Endovenous Laser Ablation, Ambulatory Phlebectomy, and Sclerotherapy. After treatment, most return to work the following day. Call today to schedule your consultation!
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West Central Center on Aging 512 S. 16th St., Fort Smith westcentralcenteronaging.org 479.478.8819
Western Arkansas Plastic, Hand & Reconstructive Surgery Dr. James E. Kelly III, MD 3501 W.E. Knight Drive, Ste. B, Fort Smith jameskelly3MD.com 479.709.8300 Beautiful by nature. Confident by design. Dr. James E. Kelly III,
The West Central Center on Aging is western Arkansas’
is Fort Smith’s only plastic surgeon accredited by Joint Commis-
most comprehensive center addressing the needs of seniors
sion Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). He
age 55 and older. The center’s community programs include
is dually board certified in plastic and hand surgery by the
a diabetes education program, tai chi exercise that focuses
American Board of Plastic Surgery and also a member of the
on breathing and stretching, and programs to improve brain
American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH). Dr. Kelly
fitness and manage the fear of falling while safely increasing
provides treatment for hand trauma, tendon injuries, carpal
activity. The Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program
tunnel, rheumatoid arthritis, congenital hand deformity, and
educates individuals in caring for older adults in the home. For
joint replacements as well as surgical enhancements such as
more information, please visit the Center at 512 S. 16th St. in
breast augmentations, liposuction, facelifts, facial rejuvena-
Fort Smith, or call 479.478.8819.
tions, and abdominoplasty. Call today for your consultation.
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