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Dental CareAssociates 5
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Back 2 BackChiropractic 10
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Silver MoonBusiness Center 14
SusquehannaHealth 16
Probiotics beneficial for both Mother and baby 6The 10 warning signs ofAlzheimer’s disease 7 & 8How to protect yourselfagainst stomach ulcers 10Calorie Burning Chart 11
Skin care tips when incancer treatment 13 & 14How to find the right Doctor 14How to choose your child’s first Dentist 15
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Gouthami Boga, MD—non-invasive cardiologistBefore completing a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Geisinger Medical Center, Dr. Boga graduated from residency at PinnacleHealth. She is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease and specializes in imaging modalities such as 3D echocardiography and cardiac CT. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, listening to music and watching sports.
Kevin McHale, DO—non-invasive cardiologistFollowing medical school and residency at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. McHale completed a fellowship in cardiology at Deborah Heart & Lung Center in New Jersey. Dr. McHale is board certified in internal medicine. An avid outdoorsman, Dr. McHale enjoys fly-fishing, snowboarding and scuba diving.
Sunil Patel, MD—pediatric cardiologistDr. Patel is a graduate of the pediatric cardiology fellowship program at the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Board certified in general pediatrics, he completed his residency in pediatric medicine at the Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Patel is interested in fetal echocardiography, pediatric lipid disorders and management of congenital heart disease in both adult and pediatric populations. Dr. Patel enjoys swimming and table tennis.
Alex Garton, MD—non-invasive cardiologistDr. Garton is a graduate of Creighton University School of Medicine in Nebraska. He completed residency at Lehigh Valley Health Network and cardiovascular fellowship at Lankenau Medical Center. Board certified in internal medicine, Dr. Garton has interests in cardiac imaging, sports cardiology and hemodynamics. He enjoys spending time with his family and following sports for fun.
Jason Stuck, MD—non-invasive cardiologistPrior to finishing a cardiology fellowship at the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Dr. Stuck completed a fellowship in nuclear cardiology and exercise stress testing at Columbia and residency at North Shore-LIJ University Hospital in New York. He is board certified in internal medicine. Dr. Stuck enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. He and his wife are expecting their third child in late 2015.
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Probiotics beneficial for both Mother and babyAccording to recent studies, the use of probiotics by pregnant and nursing mothers can be beneficial for both mothers and their infants. Probiotics are friendly bacteria that help support the natural balance of microorgan-isms in the body. They inhibit the grown of harmful bacteria, pro-mote good digestion, can bolster the immune system and also help to resist infection.
“Probiotics are micro-organisms that provide several health benefits, which is why taking them on a regular basis has so many advantag-es,” explained dietitian and nutritionist Annie Jolicoeur. “They have a beneficial effect on the mother’s intestinal flora as well as on the infant’s developing
flora.
“A multi-strain probiotic supplement, such as Probaclac, can significantly reduce a woman’s risk of suf-fering from gesta-tional diabetes,” she added. “Furthermore, it has been proven that probiotics can improve blood sugar levels.”
Here is an overview of the results of sev-eral studies done to determine the benefits of probiotics.
* Pregnant women who take probiotics are less susceptible to preeclampsia, a condition characterized by high blood pressure along with an abnormal amount of protein in the urine. Women who have high blood pressure have a higher
risk of miscarriage and preterm delivery of a low birth weight or stillborn baby.
* Taking probiotics while pregnant can help fight yeast infections.
* Probiotic supple-ments taken by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding promote the development of the child’s immune system.
* Newborns whose mothers take probiot-ics while breastfeeding may be less susceptible to lactose intolerance.
* Probiotic supple-ments taken by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding can reduce the incidence of infantile atopic dermatitis, or eczema. Furthermore, we know that infantile eczema is
often associated with asthma and other types of allergies.
* Taking probiotics while breastfeeding also can reduce the risk of diarrhea.
* Probiotics also can help reduce the inci-dence of infant aller-gies, according to the results of a recent study presented at the Febru-ary 2013 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas. The results showed that children born to moth-ers who consumed probiotic lactobacilli during pregnancy had a 7 percent reduced risk for eczema at six months of age and a 12 percent reduced risk for hay fever at 18 to 36 months.
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The 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s diseaseFew families are fortunate enough to say they have not been impacted by Alzheimer’s disease. A progressive, degenera-tive disease of the brain, Alzheimer’s impairs thinking and memory, accounting for 50 to 80 percent of dementia cases according to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Though many people’s experiences with Alzheimer’s disease involves an elderly relative, the disease is not exclusive to the elderly. Up to 5 percent of people with the disease have early-onset Alzheimer’s, which most often appears when someone is in their 40s and 50s.
In 2011, 59-year-old Pat Summitt, the all-time winningest coach in NCAA basketball history and a beloved figure on the campus of the University of Tennessee, revealed that she had
been diagnosed with early-onset dementia, Alzheimer’s type. That an-nouncement opened the eyes of men and women across the country, who might otherwise never have known that dementia could strike so early or to someone who seemed as healthy as Summitt, who vowed to continue coaching despite the diagnosis. Because it can
strike men and women even if they aren’t elderly, it’s important to know these 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s, courtesy of the Alzheimer’s Associa-tion and the Alzheimer Society of Canada.
1. Memory loss that disrupts daily life. Memory loss is one of the most common signs of Alzheimer’s. This is
especially so if men and women forget things that happened very recently, which can negatively impact their daily lives. Additional signs include forgetting important dates and events; asking for the same information over and over again; or relying on memory aidessuch as reminder notes
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or even family members for things individuals could once remember on their own.
2. Difficulty planning.Some people might start to exhibit diffi-culty following a plan or working with numbers, be it following a recipe or paying the monthly bills. Concentration is often difficult for those exhibiting symptoms of Alzheimer’s.
3. Difficulty complet-ing familiar tasks. Daily tasks such as driv-ing to work or remembering the rules of a familiar game will prove difficult for people with Alzheimer’s.
4. Disorientation with regards to time and/or place.Nearly everyone has had momentary lapses where
they forget what time it is or what day it is. But such lapses are not momen-tary for people with Alzheimer’s, who might even get lost on their own street and not remember how to get home.
5. Trouble under-standing images and spatial relationships.Some people with Alzheimer’s have difficulty reading, judging distance or determining color or contrast. For example, a person with Alzheimer’s might walk past a mirror and not realize he or she is the person in the mirror.
6. New problems with words in speaking or writing.People with Alzheimer’s might experience trouble holding or joining a conversation. An example is stopping in the middle of a conversation and having no idea how to
continue. They might also struggle with vocabulary, often having trouble finding the right word to express what they’re thinking.
7. Misplacing things.People with Alzheimer’s might put things in unusual places and then experience difficulty re-tracing their steps to find those items. This tends to occur more frequently over time, and they often accuse others of stealing items they simply can’t find.
8. Decreased or poor judgement.Poor judgement, such as not visiting the doctor or mishandling finances, is another warning sign for Alzheimer’s. These poor decisions can extend to personal grooming, which men and women with Alzheimer’s might neglect.
9. Withdrawal from society.Men and women with Alzheimer’s might start to withdraw from society, re-moving themselves from social activities, projects at work or hobbies. Avid sports fans might no longer be able to follow their favorite team, while social butterflies might grow reclusive.
10. Changes in mood and personality.People with Alzheimer’s might experience mood swings for no apparent reason and can become anxious, confused, depressed, fearful, or suspicious. Acting out of character might also be indicative of Alzheimer’s.
More information about Alzheimer’s disease is available at www.alz.org and www. alzheimer.ca.
The 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease
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How to protect yourself against stomach ulcersDid you know that a bac-terium called Helicobacter pylori is the main cause of 60 to 80 percent of gastric ulcers, and of 80 to 85 percent of duodenal ulcers? The duodenum is the upper end of the small intestine.
Normally, a layer of mucous protects the stomach and the intestine from the acidity of the gastric juice, a liquid secreted by the stomach glands during digestion. Helicobacter pylori weak-ens this protective layer by penetrating the mucus lining and creating open sores, or ulcers, in the gastrointestinal tract.
In industrialized coun-tries, close to 20 percent of people aged 40 and under are infected with this bacterium, and if affects close to 50 percent of people over the age of 60. Studies show that 20 percent of these people will develop an ulcer during their lifetime.
Clinical studies have shown that probiotics can be useful in treating infections caused by Helicobacter pylori. Antibiotics are usually prescribed to eliminate Helicobacter pylori, but unfortunately, the success rate is only 74.8 percent. When a multi-strain pro-biotic supplement, such as Probaclac, is added, the treatment’s efficiency increases to 83.6 percent.
The fact that antibiot-
ics cause several side effects is important to mention. These adverse effects, experienced by 38.5 percent of patients treated, include diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea and taste changes. When a multi-strain probi-otic supplement is given along with the antibiotics, side effects are reduced and reported by only 24.7 percent of patients.
Jolicoeur recommends Probaclac as the ideal
solution since it provides probiotic complexes that are designed specifically for every age group: chil-dren up to the age of 15; adults (can be taken from the age of 15); and older adults (age 50 and up).
“Adding a multi-strain probiotic supplement to the medication given to treat ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori significantly increases its efficiency and tolerance,” she said.
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The effects that cancer treatment can have on a person’s skin have long been overlooked. But patients who have suffered through skin rashes and burns will be glad to know that a growing trend in treat-ing cancer focuses on curing both the disease and helping patients maintain their self-esteem and quality of life. A new movement combining oncology and dermatology aims to address both the disease and the poten-tially negative conse-quences that rashes, burns and blemishes can produce.
“For obvious reasons, the skin, hair, and nails have not been the topmost concerns in oncology -- the most important goal is to treat and cure the cancer,” says Mario Lacouture, M.D., who
specializes in der-matologic conditions that result from cancer treatments. “But skin side effects can affect patients’ sense of self and their interactions with others. These side effects can lead to costly treatments, affect overall health, and perhaps most significantly, they may require that anticancer treatments be reduced or stopped altogether.”
Upon receiving a can-cer diagnosis, patients concerned about the potential impact that treatment may have on their complexions should discuss their options with their phy-sicians. After initiating such discussions, men and women being treated for cancer can take additional steps to maintain their appear-ance and quality of life both during and after
treatment.
* Alter your skin care routine. Upon receiv-ing a cancer diagnosis, patients must make a host of lifestyle adjust-
ments to many things, including to their skin care routines. Intense skin rashes and burns are common side ef-fects of chemotherapy (continued on page 14)
Skin care tips when in cancer treatment
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and radiation, and certain side effects are actually an indica-tor that the treatment is working. While such consequences can affect patients’ self-image, these side effects are entirely manageable.
“What many patients do not realize is that most dermato-logic side effects are manageable, allowing people to maintain their quality of life and continue their cancer treatments,” says Lacouture.
Recognizing traditional skin care products’ ineffectiveness at com-bating the dermatolog-ic side effects of cancer treatment during her own battle with the disease, cancer survi-vor and entrepreneur
Lindy Snider began working with derma-tologists, oncologists, nurses, and skin care formulators to address the issue, eventually developing Lindi Skin (www.lindiskin.com), a collection of skin care products designed specifically for indi-viduals undergoing treatment for cancer and related disorders. Combining state-of-the-art technology with innovative natural ingredients, Lindi Skin products include a host of botanical extracts boasting anti-inflammatory, an-algesic, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral proper-ties, while providing a soothing and gentle solution even for those patients with especially sensitive skin.
“Tarceva, the medica-tion I take for lung cancer, has played
havoc with my skin, which has become unbelievably dry and sensitive,” says Phyllis of Coral Gables, FL. “(Lindi Skin) products are the only ones I can use on my face and body. They actually soothe, whereas all others create a burning sensation.”
* Embrace antioxi-dants. Often touted as miracle ingredients in a host of foods, anti-oxidants can be found beyond the dinner table as well. In developing Lindi Skin, Snider and her team designed an exclusive formula-tion of concentrated botanicals that deliver high levels of benefi-cial antioxidants to the skin. Known as the LSA Complex(R), this formulation includes Snider’s pioneering use of astaxanthin, a pow-erful antioxidant that
is only now beginning to receive widespread recognition for its restorative properties, a decade after Snider began using it in her skin care products. While astaxanthin can relieve the pain and in-flammation in the skin that cancer patients often feel, it also can help those suffer-ing from less severe, non-cancer related skin problems, such as sunburn, rosacea, dry skin and UV damage.
Skin damage is an often overlooked side effect of cancer treatment. But cancer patients should know that side effects like skin rashes and burns are manageable and don’t have to negatively impact self-image or quality of life.
Finding the right doctor is a process. It takes time and research to find the perfect fit for you. Below are a few steps to follow to help you in your search.
1. Ask for reference.
2. Call around and ask to speak to the doctors.
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5. Look for a board certi-fied doctor.
6. Look for good bedside manner.
7. Ask about after hours care and emergency treat-ment protocols.
8. Match the doctor’s approach to healing with yours.
9. Friendly office staff.
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The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that kids should visit a pediatric dentist when their fi rst tooth comes in or by their fi rst birthday. Our check-list will help you pick the best pediatric dentist to fi t you and your family’s dental needs. Finding a pediatric dentist that takes good care of your child’s teeth while making the experience relaxed and fun sets the stage for a lifetime of healthy teeth. Use our checklist to help you fi nd the right dentist for your family.
Finding pediatric dentists
Where can you fi nd a pediatric dentist and how can you be sure they have the right training?
•Ask for recommenda-tions from friends and family.•Ask for a referral from your pediatrician.•Search local websites or magazines for recom-mendations.•You will fi nd pediatric dentists working in medical centers, private practices and dental schools.•Ask about training: A pediatric dentist has two additional years of resi-
dency training for babies, kids, teens and kids with special needs.•The AAPD has a great pediatric dentist search tool to help you fi nd a dentist in your area.
Care provided toyour child
Your child will see a pediatric dentist from infancy through adolescence.Here is what kind of care you can expect:
•Oral exams and risk assessment for cavities for infants.•Knowledge of dealing with dental habits, such as thumb sucking, teeth grinding or pacifi er use.•Repair of tooth cavities or other tooth defects.•Preventive dental care, including cleaning, sealants and fl uoride treatment.•Assessment of normal tooth development.•Assessment of the need for orthodontics to straighten teeth or correct improper bite.•Manage and prevent gum diseases, including periodontal disease and gingivitis.•Manage dental and oral conditions, including short frenulae and ulcers.•Care of knocked-out teeth, fractured teeth or displaced teeth.
Parent and child education
It is important your dentist and his/her staff educate you and your child on proper dental care at home. Your pediatric dentist should talk to you about the following:
•Education on how diet and drinks affect teeth.•Educating parents on the proper care of infant or baby teeth.•Educating kids and teens on the proper care of teeth.•Demonstration on the proper way to brush and fl oss.•Education on the proper handling of knocked-out teeth or fractured teeth.•Education for the parents on when they can expect their child’s per-manent teeth to come in.
Atmosphere
The pediatric dentist offi ces should be catering to children, with colorful paint and hands-on toys in the waiting room to make the experi-ence fun. Your dentist should also come across as friendly and welcoming.
•Is the dentist offi ce kid-friendly?
•Are the instruments ap-propriate for your child’s mouth?•Is the offi ce staff friendly and accessible?•Is the dentist friendly and accessible?•Do the dentist and staff explain to your child what to expect?•Is the atmosphere friendly and positive?•How does your dentist respond to a scared or crying child?
How to choose your child’s first dentist
How to BrushYour Teeth
Brushing your teeth isn’t just for a white smile and fresh breath, it’s important for your overall health. Here are some steps to follow for effectively brushing your teeth.
Using the right tools1.Use a good toothbrush2. Replace your toothbrush regularly3.Use a fl uoride toothpaste4.Use Dental Floss
Brushing Technique1.Use a small amount of toothpaste2.Bristles should be at gum line at a 45 degree angle3.Brush at least 3 minutes4.Molars fi rst then inner surfaces of teeth5.Don’t’ forget your tongue
Finishing up1.Rinse your mouth2.Rinse toothbrush3.Use fl uoride based mouthwash or salt water4.Brush twice daily
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