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The Guide To A
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February 2013
ISSUE 52
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HEALTHY BODY, MIND & SOUL
FITNES & BEAUTY
HEALTHY KIDS
8. NOT JUST DENTISTRY, RIGHT?10. PROVIDING HELP, HOPE AND ANSWERS IS THE HEART OF EASTER SEALS’ SERVICES12. GRAB THE POPCORN – IT’S MOVIE TIME!14. KIDS ENT MONTH
16. COMMITMENT IS THE KEY TO A HAPPY MARRIAGE18. 10 COMMANDMENTS OF HUMAN RELATIONS20. THYROID24. FIGHTING PREVENTABLE CANCERS: RESOLVE TO LIVE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE31. THE GUIDE TO A HEALTHY HEART34. ACUPUNCTURE AND ORIENTAL MEDICINE AS AN INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
36. TURN YOUR FITNESS CONSOLE INTO AN ENTERTAINMENT CENTER BODYGUARD FITNESS38. DEBUNKING THE MYTH: SATURATED FATS ARE GOOD FOR YOU
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Editor in ChiefClaudia Portillo Del Valle
Marketing DirectorArnaldo Del Valle
Copy EditorLora Incardona
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Contributing WritersAlvaro Restrepo, M.D.Dr. Y. Mansour, DDS, MSConsuelo Camarillo De G. Lic. AC, M.D.Ritu Goel M.D.Lora Incardona, M.Ed.Maria Luisa SalcinesPatricia RosenlundSteve StanleyRubel ShellyMichelle Mendoza
Social Media DirectorFaride Del Valle
February is the month of love. Whether your love is for a special someone, best friends, children or strangers, February is the month to go the extra mile and show love to all.
Love begins in the heart, at least it feels that way. That is why it is so important to take care of this special organ. In this issue, you’ll read article on how to improve your heart’s health and how to keep your heart healthy. Whatever changes you decide to adopt, remember that it’s not about making radical changes but about taking small steps towards a new lifestyle that will hopefully last a lifetime and change not only the way we treat our hearts but also the way we love and think about our bodies.
February is also the month for women to wear red in recognition of the National Wear Red Campaign that reminds women to care for their hearts. Most important, women should remember to learn The Heart Truth, an action plan for women.
This month we bring to you many articles on heart health. We hope that you will learn how to improve your heart health through food, exercise and love. After all, it is of upmost importance to take care of yourself mind, body and soul if we are going to continue loving the ones we love.
As you put together your heart care action plan, it’s important to remember to nourish your heart by regularly practicing random acts of kindness and selfless acts of giving and to nourish your soul by laughing out loud and surrounding yourself with those you love the most.
Have a healthy month and remember to make your heart happy.
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“Honey, I’m going to the eye doctor” is a common phrase heard in casual household conversations. This phrase generally conjures up nothing more than fleeting thoughts about eyesight, glasses and perhaps a glaucoma test, since the eyes are the only body parts being looked at.
Most of us are pre-programmed to compartmentalize or label certain doctors by the area of the body that they treat, assuming that each doctor compartmentalizes a bodily region and treats it in isolation from the whole. This misconception that the human body is made up of several different parts rather than being a fluidly functioning system of interdependent “mini-systems” is, in many respects, the fault of the healthcare community for not educating their patients. This same misconception carries over into the field of dentistry.
Many dentists treat the teeth, gums and jaws. This is a given. But do all dentists explain to their patients that there are far reaching health consequences of dental diseases beyond their mouths? Wouldn’t this be an important conversation you’d want to have?
It is imperative that patients and dentists engage in a two-way conversation about how the mouth can be the “canary in a coal mine” with respect to a patient’s overall health. Study
after study has shown that gum disease can lead to increased risks of heart disease, stroke and diabetes – information that is not always passed along to the patient.
What’s more, the bacteria that naturally live in everyone’s mouth can be a focal point of infection that can spread through the blood stream to other parts of the body. This is why patients with joint replacements, prosthetic heart valves and other medical issues resulting in decreased immune system function are required to take antibiotics before dental treatment to help avoid secondary infections.
Not just dentistry, right?
The mouth is the gateway to the human body and it is paramount that every adult and child engage in proper oral care by brushing and flossing twice a day, going to the dentist for regular checkups and maintaining an active partnership with their dentist and/or hygienist regarding their oral healthcare.
The mouth and teeth are part of a fully functioning, seamlessly linked human body. Without a healthy mouth, it is nearly impossible to have a healthy body. Ask your dentist how your oral health can affect your body and what you can do to become a healthier you through good oral care.
Dr. Y. Mansour, DDS, MS dentist at Rodeo DentalDr. Yahya Mansour received two bachelors degrees, one in Neuroscience, the other in Biology, then went on to receive his master degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, all from the University of California. He then went on to receive his DDS from University of the Pacific in San Francisco, CA. He continues to advance his knowledge in implant and cosmetic dentistry by attending continuing education courses on a monthly basis. In his spare time, Dr. Mansour enjoys soccer, basketball, swimming and scuba diving.
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8. NOT JUST DENTISTRY, RIGHT?
10. PROVIDING HELP, HOPE AND ANSWERS IS
THE HEART OF EASTER SEALS’ SERVICES
12. GRAB THE POPCORN – IT’S MOVIE TIME!
14. KIDS ENT MONTH
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By Patricia Rosenlund
QUALITY CHILDCARE FOR CHILDREN OF ALL ABILITIES, 6 WEEKS TO 5 YEARSCALL FOR ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITIES, 956-631-9171.1217 HOUSTON, MCALLEN, TX 78501 WWW.RGV.EASTERSEALS.COM
New parents filled with excitement and anticipation about the birth of their new baby learn that their child has a birth condition...that was not part of the plan. A kindergartener begins school for the first time and is not ready to learn with his peers...that was not part of the plan. A young adult goes to work on a typical day
but is injured in a car accident...that was not part of the plan. Disabilities, whether acquired by birth
condition or injury, are not typically part of anyone’s plan. But one in five individuals will experience a disability in his or her lifetime. At the heart of Easter Seals is the mission to provide help, hope and answers for individuals with disabilities.
Easter Seals provides exceptional services, education, outreach and advocacy so that
people living with disabilities can live, learn, work and play in our communities. Through
Early Childhood Intervention services, Easter Seals works with parents in their homes to provide therapy, working with the family to learn how to support their infant’s/toddler’s development. Therapy is only one aspect of support for families who are entering the world of disabilities; learning how to access resources and to network with other families are other valuable supports.
Every year, we as a nation fail to identify more than one million children, all under the age of five, who have a disability or are at risk for developmental delay. Easter Seals has expanded programs that address the needs of children who are at risk so that they can be ready to start school on par with their peers and have an equal chance for school success.
Easter Seals offers help, hope and answers to children and adults living with disabilities, and partners with community agencies and business partners to help create solutions for families who did not plan on needing help. During February, the month for celebrating Valentines and love, join Easter Seals in making a rewarding difference by sharing your time and your talents, volunteering at an event, sponsoring a fundraising activity in support of Easter Seals or joining the network of corporate business sponsors. Individual efforts come together to create solutions that can change the lives of individuals living with disabilities in our community.
PROVIDING HELP, HOPE AND ANSWERS IS THE HEART OF EASTER SEALS’ SERVICES
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It’s no secret that today’s students are very visual learners, and today’s technology is meeting their demands. Almost any topic can be found in video format, whether it’s uploaded to YouTube by an amateur or another site by a professional. Either way, when you want to learn a bit more about a topic, there’s a video available, which is perfect for students who need to clarify a concept taught at school.
What experts know about learning is that information must be received in a manner that the brain accepts: for some it’s visually, for others audibly, for some it’s through reading and so on. It’s also known that new information is best understood when it’s connected to information that the learner is already familiar with. To convert new learning into permanent knowledge, most students need to talk or write about what is being learned. Parents can
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By Lora Incardona
get involved with this learning process at home.
When reading a piece of literature for class, it’s more than reading a story. It’s about understanding the author’s message, the changes that characters go through or how the story can be applied to the reader’s life. For some students, the struggle or boredom of reading interferes with their comprehension of the work and all that the author hopes to relate. There are sure to be discussions and essays involved, but sometimes students have a difficult time putting information on a page into meaningful information for their minds.
A similar situation occurs in social studies class where students are expected to read many pages and make sense of it all. Another problem that history students may experience is connecting the various events of an era and understanding how one event influenced another.
So why not get hold of movies or video clips of what your children are studying in school, grab some healthy snacks and sit down as a family to watch them? Watching together is sure to invite discussion, comments and questions, all of which enhance the learning of information, development of ideas and higher level thought processes.
Literature and history are just the beginning. What about art, science, and math? Oh, yes, there are amazing movies and videos on these topics also. Some good sites are history.com, Pbs.com, National geographic.com, biography.com, discovery.com and hippocampus.org.
Even if parents are not very knowledgeable about a particular topic, they still have the power to greatly influence their children’s academic success. See you at the movies!
--------------------------------------------------------------------Lora Incardona has been a public school teacher since 1993 and holds master degrees in bilingual education and educational leadership. Her book, Lora the Study Coach’s Easy Study Manual, education articles and blog can be found at http://LoraTheStudyCoach.com
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Given that February is Kids ENT Month, now is the best time to take your child to the pediatrician for a regular ear, nose and throat check-up. But what does this examination consist of?
WHY TAKE YOUR CHILD TO AN ENT CHECK-UP?
The acronym ENT comes from “ear, nose and throat,” so this branch of medicine and surgery – also called otolaryngology – specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting these organs.
Even if your child doesn’t manifest any suspect symptoms, such as occasional loss of hearing, dizziness or sinusitis-like pain, an ENT check-up is still recommended before the age of 3, as the sooner a condition is diagnosed the better the chances for symptoms to be completely cured and for recurrent episodes to be prevented.
During a basic ENT check-up, the pediatrician will look for hearing problems, ear infections, polyps, deviations of the nasal septum, airway obstruction and sinus infections. Also, the physician will check the tonsils and look for abnormal discharges; check the neck lymph nodes; look at the child’s teeth, gums and tongue; and may perform a hearing test if problems are reported by parents.
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Even if no particular problem is found during the first check-up, it is still recommended to take your child to the pediatrician regularly, just to make sure that growth and development are occurring normally. Trouble swallowing, for example, can be simply a sign of a sore throat, but it can also indicate a more severe condition, so it is important to pay attention to any symptom that persists for longer than normal.
Some illnesses and disorders of the ear, nose and throat manifest differently in children and adults, so seeing a pediatrician is crucial for diagnosing these in time. According to statistical data, ailments affecting the head region remain among the most common reasons that children visit a physician. An early ENT check-up can indicate the need of a surgical intervention or just a medication-based treatment plan.
MOST COMMON PEDIATRIC ENT PROBLEMS INCLUDE:
• Tonsillitis, or infection of the tonsils, manifesting through difficulty swallowing and sore throat and treated with medicines or surgery.
• Otitis media and externa, both indicating infections of the ear but affecting different segments of the ear canal: the middle ear in the first case and the outer ear canal in the latter. Otitis externa manifests through swelling and redness of the ear, pain and abnormal drainage, and is usually treated with antibiotics or antifungal eardrops. Otitis media is more
common, most children experiencing this problem by the age of two. This form of infection is treated with antibiotics or medicines for relieving fever and pain.
• Nasal obstruction
Some children become anxious before the first ENT check-up, so if your child has a comfort item, such as a favorite toy or a book or even a pet, try to take that specific item with you to the pediatrician’s office. Also, try to talk with your child beforehand to explain what will happen during the visit, in the simplest words possible.
COMMON CONDITIONS TREATED BY PEDIATRIC ENT SPECIALISTS INCLUDE:
• Otitis media and externa• Sinusitis• Mastoiditis • Hearing loss• Sore throat• Tonsillitis • Adenoid disorders• Swallowing disorders• Rhinitis• Deviated septum• Stridor• Laryngomalacia
EAR INFECTIONS
When fluid sits in the middle ear for weeks, the condition is known as “otitis media with effusion.” This occurs in a recovering ear infection. Fluid can remain in the ear for weeks to many months. If not treated, chronic ear infections have potentially serious consequences such as temporary hearing loss.
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By Maria Luisa Salcines
Marriages fail because couples don’t take the time to build a sense of togetherness. They get married and just expect it to work without giving up a part of themselves. Some couples are not willing to stop focusing on their careers or social interests and always place their spouse and family last. It must be sad for them to look back in life and realize that they have given up a chance to be happily married because they didn’t give their marriage the time and effort they could have.
A strong marriage is built on a solid foundation of love and empathy. Each partner has to learn how to identify with the other and understand their spouse’s needs. They also need to be willing to give their spouse the best of themselves. In a happy marriage, each spouse does things for the other without keeping score and for no other reason than to make the other happy. They each know that the more that each gives, the more each one will receive. Happy spouses are kind, courteous, loving
COMMITMENT Is the Key to a Happy Marriage
and considerate towards one another. These couples have learned how to talk to each other and feel safe sharing their thoughts and feelings. They are friends and lovers. They accept each other’s differences and focus on the positive things in their relationship.
Happily married couples realize that they are part of something larger than themselves. They protect their relationship, are friends who have fun together and value what the other brings to the marriage. Marriage is about creating a home, a family and a life together. It is the sharing of two lives that complete the other.
When my husband and I are old and gray and we’re sitting in our rockers holding hands—no, wait—when my husband and I are senior citizens and we’re traveling through the U.S. on our Harley Davidson motorcycle (my husband’s dream), we’ll both know that what we’ve obtained in life, we have accomplished together and that the most important and most beautiful gift that God has bestowed on us is that we were fortunate to fall in love and stay in love.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Maria Luisa Salcines is a freelance writer, and certified parent educator with The International Network for Children and Families in Redirecting Children’s Behavior and Redirecting for a Cooperative Classroom. Follow her on Twitter @PowerOfFamily or contact her at her Web site at www.redirectingchildrenrgv.org.
It is important for a couple to be committed to each other if they are to raise healthy children and stay happily married.
16. COMMITMENT IS THE KEY TO A HAPPY MARRIAGE
18. 10 COMMANDMENTS OF HUMAN RELATIONS
20. THYROID
24. FIGHTING PREVENTABLE CANCERS: RESOLVE TO LIVE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
31. THE GUIDE TO A HEALTHY HEART
34. ACUPUNCTURE AND ORIENTAL MEDICINE AS AN INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
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Somebody took that principle and translated it into Ten Commandments of Human Relations. You may have seen this anonymous piece, for it circulates in a variety of settings. In case you have missed it, I am reproducing it here.
1. Speak to people. There is nothing as nice as a cheerful word of greeting.
2. Smile at people. It takes 72 muscles to frown, only 14 to smile.
3. Call people by name. It is music to anyone’s ears to hear the sound of his or her name.
4. Be friendly and helpful.
5. Be cordial. Speak and act as if everything you do is genuinely a pleasure. If it isn’t, learn to make it so.
6. Be genuinely interested in people. You can like almost anyone, if you try.
7. Be generous with praise, cautious with criticism.
8. Be considerate of the feelings of others. There are usually three sides to a controversy
– yours, the other fellow’s, and the correct one.
9. Be alert to serve. What counts most in life is what you do for others.
10. Live with a good sense of humor, a generous dose of patience, and a dash of
humility appropriate to being human.
The great challenge in human experience is not work skills but people skills. That is, research has shown that the majority of people who fail in their vocation do so because they cannot get along with people.
You might think through the meaning of these ten common-sense ideas for your own workplace and personal activity. But what about the larger setting for your daily life? These principles work everywhere you go, for they are about showing respect to the people you meet in all those places.
Made in God’s image, all of us have something to be valued, affirmed, and acknowledged by others. But let it begin with us to acknowledge it in them. As the cycle of giving and receiving enlarges, the human community com
The fundamental issue in human ethical behavior is summarized by Jesus in what we have come to call The Golden Rule. It asks us to test our treatment of others by putting ourselves in their place. Treat others the way you would want them to treat you in the same or similar circumstance.
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The thyroid is a gland about the size and shape of a butterfly, located in the front of your neck below the Adam’s apple. It regulates the function of virtually every cell in your body. It’s like a supervisor in the absence of which your whole body and mind slow down.
HOW DOES THIS SMALL GLAND DO ALL THIS?The thyroid gland synthesizes two main hormones, Thyroxine(T4) and Triiodothyronine(T3), using iodine that it takes up from the blood. These two hormones bring about the various effects of the gland: increased utilization of oxygen by the cells, enhanced metabolism, breakdown of fat, stimulation of the pumping of blood from the heart, promotion of normal brain development and so forth.
DO YOU HAVE A THYROID DISEASE?Thyroid diseases are among the most common concerns, especially for women. A disease related to the thyroid gland could be due to its over activity, medically referred to as hyperthyroidism, or under activity, medically referred to as hypothyroidism.
An overactive thyroid overworks your cells to exhaustion, generating a lot of heat and making you sweat and hate summer (heat intolerance). Increased appetite associated with weight loss, shaky hands (tremor), palpitations and a staring look (exophthalmos) are some of the other symptoms of hyperthyroidism.
On the other hand, an underactive thyroid makes you slow and lazy. You have a husky voice and thick and shiny skin, are slow in thought and action, gain weight however strict a diet you
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THYROIDfollow and are cold all the time. Women can have menstrual irregularities too.
To diagnose a thyroid problem, your doctor will order a thyroid function test (TFT) in which the levels of thyroid hormones and TSH (a hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland to do its functions) are measured in blood.
Thyroid diseases may need treatment in the form of either medications or surgery.
IODINE AND THYROIDThe thyroid gland uses iodine to make its two hormones so a diet lacking sufficient iodine may cause hypothyroidism. Iodine is present in our regular diet and is richly present in seafood, fish and meat. Iodized salt is another rich source. Beware: an excess of iodine can be harmful too. Some foods, such as cabbage, rutabagas and turnips, may contain anti-thyroid substances, hence, should not be eaten on a regular basis.
THYROID AND PREGNANCYPregnancy poses a burden on the thyroid gland in the sense that the gland has to function more in order to supply hormones for the growing baby too, especially during the first three months. Hence, the iodine requirement for pregnant women is also higher than usual. Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism need special care during pregnancy and the hormone levels should be kept normal through medications as advised by the doctor so that the baby remains healthy. Screening with a TSH test is usually done in order to rule out thyroid abnormalities in the baby and if any abnormality is found, it should be corrected right away.
A gland of the size and shape of a butterfly, the thyroid, regulates the work of virtually all the cells in your body. In its absence, your mind and body slow down to a snail’s pace. The thyroid can also be a villain when it overacts.
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Dr. Alvaro Restrepo is a medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–McAllen, 1901 South Second Street in McAllen, Texas. Alvaro Restrepo, M.D.
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Can living a healthier lifestyle prevent cancer? Researchers suggest that the answer is yes. A World Cancer Research Fund and American Institute for Cancer Research study concluded that one in three common cancers may be preventable. Given the opportunity to control the future of your well-being and resolving to make proactive healthy choices this year makes a lot of sense.
Starting the year on the right foot can be a challenge since winter’s shorter and less active days often accompany larger plates of richer foods. But researchers believe that many cancers and other diseases may be prevented by adopting healthy habits. As some struggle to keep their New Year’s resolutions, Texas Oncology offers suggestions for a prevention-focused lifestyle: EAT RIGHTManaging your weight and eating a balanced diet may bolster your body’s defenses against cancer and other illnesses. Winter
wardrobes may hide holiday pounds but it is important to reduce calories; limit the intake of sugars, saturated fats, trans fats and alcohol; and eat nutritious foods like fresh produce. The American Cancer Society recommends:
• substitute whole grains for refined or processed grains; • limit processed and red meats, foods preserved with salt, and
fat;• have no more than one alcoholic drink daily for women and two
for men; • eat five servings of fruits and vegetables daily; • drink plenty of water.
GET CHECK-UPS AND SCREENINGS Resolve to get regular check-ups and health screenings. Ask your doctor when you should have important cancer screenings and then schedule them. A recent study found that most Americans are not aware of when they should get mammograms and colonoscopies. Screenings can detect cancers at their earliest and most treatable stages. Also, conduct regular self-exams and check your skin for changes in moles, freckles and other marks each month.
STAY ACTIVEDon’t let winter’s shorter, cooler days be an excuse for avoiding physical activity. Whether you prefer hiking, biking, playing outside with the kids or an indoor option, it is easy to stay active during relatively mild Texas winters. An estimated 25 to 30 percent of several major cancers, including colon, postmenopausal breast, endometrial, kidney and esophageal cancers, are associated with obesity and lack of physical activity.
SAVE YOUR SKIN Winter offers less time in the sun but there is no off-season for sun protection. Avoid improper exposure to the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer but it is preventable by taking protection measures such as using sunscreen and covering up the skin. Parents should remember that children also need protection from the sun.
QUIT SMOKINGSome New Year’s resolutions are worth repeating. For the 3.2 million Texans who smoke, quitting should always be on the list. Eighty percent of lung cancer mortalities are smoking related and half of lifetime smokers will die from tobacco-related disease. Research consistently shows that smoking cessation is paramount to lung health. Smokers who quit are more likely to live healthier, longer lives, while decreasing lung cancer risk.
That new gym membership can be an important step in adopting a healthier lifestyle this year – if it’s a permanent, rather than fleeting, addition to your routine. As we turn the calendar page to a new year, Texas Oncology urges you to adopt these simple, effective suggestions for making a fresh start toward living a healthier life.
Fighting Preventable Cancers: RESOLVE TO LIVE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLEBy Alvaro Restrepo, M.D. / Texas Oncology–McAllen
When I was diagnosed with lung cancer, I chose to partner with Texas Oncology. They’re part
of the largest network of cancer specialists, researchers and treatment centers in the country,
yet they’re right here in my hometown. My primary care doctor works side-by-side with my
Texas Oncology team to coordinate treatment and make sure I have access to the latest
cancer-fi ghting tools. In fact, Texas Oncology participated in more than 100 clinical trials
during 2010. I’m confi dent I can fi ght this battle with Texas Oncology on my side.
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Texas Oncology delivers high-quality cancer care with leading-edge technology and advanced treatment options to help patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” in their fights against cancer. Texas Oncology, a pioneer in commu-nity-based cancer care, is an independent oncology practice with sites of service throughout Texas and southeastern New Mexico. Texas Oncology patients have the opportunity to take part in some of the most promising clinical trials in the nation for a broad range of cancers. In fact, Texas Oncology has played an integral role in gaining Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for 29 of the latest cancer therapies.
Dr. Marek is board-certified and specializes in medical oncology and hematology. He cur-rently serves as a director of Texas Oncology and is the medical director for Texas Oncology-McAllen. He has served the Rio Grande Valley for the past 22 years as a medical oncologist and hematologist, has been recognized as a “Super Doctor” in oncology for five years in a row, and was recognized as Doctor of The Year for Rio Grande Regional. Dr. Marek received his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio. He com-pleted his fellowship at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.
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“I can be part of your team… and together we can fight the battle.”Dr. Restrepo specializes in, medical oncology and hematology. He completed his fellowship at the University of Miami. He also serves on the Breast Cancer Committee of US Oncology and has completed a fellowship in breast cancer treatment. Through the Life Beyond Cancer Fundation he established the Texas Oncology–McAllen Breast Cancer Ride/Walk fundraiser to raise funds for Rio Grande Valley cancer patients. To date approximately $30,000 has
been donated to cancer patients in the Rio Grande Valley.
Alvaro Restrepo, M.D.Medical Oncology/Hematology
Dr. Ratnam has been with Texas Oncology-McAllen for 13 years, which he joined after completing his fellowship at the renowned National Cancer Institute at the National In-stitutes of Health. He has co-authored several research publications and is passionate about cutting-edge oncology care. He currently serves on the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee of US Oncology and chairman of the Credentials Committee for South Texas Health System.
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Dr. Wahid was fellowship-trained in medical oncology and hematology at Columbia Univer-sity College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York. He has been recognized as Physician of the Year at Rio Grande State Center in Harlingen where he has served as senior attend-ing physician for the past 13 years.
Nurul Wahid, M.D.Medical Oncology/Hematology
Dr. Litam was fellowship-trained at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. He is well known in the community and was in private practice for 27 years before
joining Texas Oncology. He has special interest in treating solid tumors.
Joseph Litam, M.D.Medical Oncology/Hematology
Dr. Shekar specializes in medical oncology and hematology. She completed her fellowship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland and trained at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
Nirupama Shekar, M.D.Medical Oncology/Hematology
Dr. West is a board-certified radiation oncologist. He was a physicist prior to becoming a physician.
Benjamin West, M.D.Radiation Oncology
Dr. Lazo specializes in medical oncology and hematology. He completed his fellowship at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. He is a recipient of several awards including the American Society of Clinical Oncology Merit Award and is the author of several peer-reviewed medical publications as well as book chapters. He received the highest hon-ors on the professional examination for his medical doctorate degree.
Guillermo Lazo, M.D.Medical Oncology/Hematology
Dr. Boek is board-certified in internal medicine, medical oncology and hematology. Prior to him joining Texas Oncology, he conducted clinical research as part of the North Central
Cancer Treatment group.
Marcelo Boek, M.D.Medical Oncology/Hematology
Dr. Salinas is a board-certified radiation oncologist. He completed his residency training at Memorial Sloan–Kettering Cancer Center in New York followed by his fellowship at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
Rogelio Salinas, M.D.Radiation Oncology
“Cancer prevention is a high priority. My aim is to identify individuals who may be at high risk for cancer and work with them to develop a plan to reduce that risk.”
Debbie Gillett is a nurse practitioner.
Debbie Gillett, R.N., N.P.Nurse Practitioner
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Dr. Cisneros specializes in hematology and oncology. She completed her residency in internal medicine as well as her fellow-ship in hematology and oncology at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. She is board-certified by the
American Board of Internal Medicine and is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
Laura E. Cisneros, M.D.Medical Oncology/Hematology
Dr. Farray is board-certified in medical oncology, hematology, and internal medicine. He received his medical degree in 1998 from the Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena in the Dominican Republic and completed his residency in internal medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. He completed his fellowship in medical oncology and hematology in 2006 at Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center/Loyola University Chicago. Dr. Farray ranked first in his medical school class. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and American College of Physicians.
Daniel Farray, M.D.Medical Oncology/Hematology
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Dr. Ghaddar specializes in medical oncology and hematology. He is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in hematology and medical oncology. He received his medical degree from the American University of Beirut in Beirut, Leba-non. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at the Good Samaritan Hospital/John Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. He completed his fellowship in hematology/oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer
Center in Houston, TX. He has been in practice with Texas Oncology since 1995.
Habib Ghaddar, M.D., FACPMedical Oncology/Hematology
Dr. Araneda specializes in medical oncology and is board-certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. He received his medical degree from San Carlos University in Guatemala and completed a medical oncology fellowship at East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee, as well as a fellowship in bone marrow transplantation at the University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida. He has special interests in breast cancer, gastrointestinal malignancies, hematologic malignancies, and molecular targeted therapy.
Marco A. Araneda, M.D.Medical Oncology/Hematology
Dr. Gonzalez specializes in radiation oncology and internal medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine as well as the American Board of Radiology, and is a member of the American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO). He completed his fellowship in radiation oncology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, in Buffalo, New York, and also completed a second residency in radiation oncology at Jackson Memorial Hospital/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, in Miami, Florida. Aside from his medical practice, Dr. Gonzalez is a Christian lay minister and a student of ancient Greek.
Carlos Gonzalez-Angulo, M.D.Radiation Oncology
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Patients often ask: How can I have a healthy heart? It makes a lot of sense to go over this information because, after all, heart disease is the number one cause of death and is more prevalent than the next five causes of death even when totaled together. The American Heart Association states that over sixty-four million Americans have one or more forms of heart disease.
It would be remiss not to mention that there are many ways to become proactive and decrease your chances of developing cardiovascular problems, even turn back the clock on a current heart problem that you may not even be aware of. First, it is necessary to learn the risk factors of heart-disease, the first-step in reducing your risk of suffering a stroke, heart attack or condition equally bad.
By Steve Stanley
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blood test will give some insight to your levels of homocysteine. Vegetarians should have their levels tested every six months.
C-REACTIVE PROTEIN – A high level of CRP is a proven measure of inflammation in the blood. Clinical studies have shown that CRP levels are an accurate predictor of future cardio problems and that high levels increase the chance of stroke. Anti-inflammatory medication is often prescribed to control the condition.
You may want to request that your doctor run blood tests to check the levels of these four blood indicators that are strong risk factors for heart disease. Running tests for each of these items could be lifesaving.
HOW CAN YOU REDUCE YOUR RISK OF HEART DISEASE?It would seem that making a few dietary and lifestyle changes to have a healthy heart would be well worth the time. This would be especially true for those who have elevated levels of any of the risk indicators mentioned above.
SO WHAT CAN YOU DO?
RISK FACTORS OF HEART-DISEASE There are actually four major risk indicators of heart disease, one of which is fairly well-known, but the others are just as important and often not considered at all.
LDL CHOLESTEROL – High LDL levels result in the buildup of plaque in the arteries that can lead to a catastrophic event. Did you know that only 20% of cholesterol is a result of diet? The liver produces the other 80%. This means that following a low-cholesterol eating plan doesn’t necessarily mean that you will
have a lower LDL reading, which is why testing is so important.
TRIGLYCERIDES – Triglycerides are fats that make the blood thicker, thus increase clotting risks and arterial blockage. Triglycerides are definitely related to the foods you eat, so think twice the next time you are tempted to eat fat-rich foods.
HOMOCYSTEINE – It is a protein that is altered and can cause damage to the arteries if not purged from the system. High levels of homocysteine are associated with a deficiency of B-vitamins (folic acid, B1, B3, B5, B6, B7 and B12). A simple
Gradually incorporate changes into your eating habits. Cut down on fried foods, trans-fats, fast-foods and refined-sugar. These terrible things will lead to the blocking of the arteries. Instead, try to consume more Omega-3 fatty acids, which have been proven to fortify the heart and are available in cold water fish or a fish-oil supplement. When cooking, use extra-virgin olive oil as well as garlic, both of which have been shown to naturally lower cholesterol.
Also increase the amount of exercise you get. However most convenient, get moving, start some form of exercise plan. You need to get your blood circulating. There is nothing like a fresh supply of oxygenated blood to cleanse the tissues and circulate vital nutrients throughout the body.
Don’t forget that the absence of exercise is a major cardio risk factor.
It may be a good idea to supplement your diet with vitamins, minerals and the Omega-3 fatty acids to ensure that you are getting the vital nutrients needed for wellbeing. Taking a good digestive enzyme along with these other supplements is also recommended to make certain that nutrients are being broken down and absorbed, not flushed out.
Now you have a plan to take you in the direction of having a healthy heart.
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Chinese medicine, practiced for more than 3,000 years, uses different techniques like acupuncture, tuina, cuppping and herbal medicine to restore health to the human body.
In the United States, the Army, Navy and Air Force are using acupuncture to eliminate stress, muscleskeletal damage and pain in state clinics and is also used in the combat wards in Iraq and Afghanistan. MD Anderson Hospital in Houston, Texas, as well as Memorial Sloan-Kettering in New York are also using acupuncture to treat the side effects of chemotherapy. More than 3.2 million people have undergone acupuncture for treatment according to a 2007 survey released by the National Center of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.
Acupuncture is based on the energy that runs along channels in the body. It works by manipulating tiny solid sterile needles that are inserted into specific point locations in the skin. When the skin is punctured in specific places, the needles cause neurological and immunological reactions in the body. These reactions result in the activity of neurotransmitters and the release of endorphins, the natural painkilling hormones. Acupuncture not only releases these hormones but also regulates serotonin in the brain. Other acupuncture effects on the body are increased circulation, relief of muscle spasms and increased immunity by increasing the T-cell count in the blood stream, which decreases inflammation and eliminates infections. Patients suffering from illnesses such as
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depression, fibromyalgia, sport injury, arthritis, insomnia, anxiety and infertility also benefit from acupuncture. Overall, acupuncture helps the body bring back the homeostasis that is lost due to illness.
Another technique that Chinese practitioners use to regulate the body is tuina. Tuina is based on deep tissue manipulation of tendons, ligaments and muscles where the practitioner is able to help the body break down scar tissue, increase blood flow and relax tendons and muscles. Working on these tissues creates an alignment among muscles, ligaments and other structures in the system, relieving pain around the joints and preserving the skeletal muscles of the body.
Cupping helps to treat external conditions of the body muscles and skin, such as sprains and strains, by relieving the pain after a suction cup is attached to the damage skin. The air inside the cup creates a vacuum that attracts the stagnant blood to the skin, increasing circulation and eliminating the blood stagnation.
Important habits for a healthy body include proper sleep patterns, nutrition, exercise and meditation that together generate the energy that we need every day. When these habits are not met or are being avoided for a period of time, illness appears as a reminder that the body is being mistreated. Chinese medicine helps with its own techniques to restore the balance that is lost due to this mistreatment.
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Debunking the Myth: Saturated Fats are good for youIt may come as a surprise to learn that eating foods high in saturated fat, such as meat, milk, eggs, butter and cheese, are not necessarily the causes of high cholesterol and heart disease as was originally thought.
Numerous studies have been conducted that have been unable to provide any conclusive evidence that consuming foods high in saturated fat leads to heart disease. One study that spanned the globe studied the diets of the Maasai tribe of Kenya, the Eskimos in the Arctic and the tribe of the three Atoll islands off the coast of New Zealand and found that their diets consisted of more than 66 percent of saturated fat. And, yet, they have the lowest risk of heart disease.
These modern day tribes do not grow their own food; they have no wheat, rice or corn and can only obtain low amounts of carbohydrates such as seeds, nuts and fruits due to their geographic location. Therefore, as hunter-gatherers, their diets consist mainly of animal fats.
At one time we adapted to eating a diet high in fat and low in carbohydrates without any increased risk of heart disease. Today, we are told to consume a low-fat diet and eat more carbs, yet heart disease is the #1 killer in this country despite eating a lower fat diet.
And, what about cholesterol? Cholesterol is a type of fat found in the body and, in itself, has been shown to be a critical component of good health. There is good cholesterol known as HDL (high-density lipoprotein) that removes bad cholesterol, LDL (low-density lipoprotein), from the body. Left unchecked, the bad cholesterol can form plaque on the walls of your arteries, reduce blood
flow and increase the chances of heart disease.
To test this theory, in a recent 12-week study overweight men and women were placed on either a low-carb or low-fat diet. Those on the low-carb diet consumed three times the amount of saturated fat than those on the low-fat diet.
Yet, despite this increase in saturated fat, those on the high-fat low-carb diet decreased their LDL cholesterol levels by a greater degree than those on the low-fat diet. The high-fat dieters also decreased their triglyceride levels by 50 percent compared to those on the low-fat diet by only 19 percent.
Further studies revealed that those on the low-fat high-carb diet produced more fat that is bad for you from the carbohydrates, especially starch and sugar. The more carbs consumed the more blood sugar or insulin levels rise. In turn, the liver converts this excess sugar into triglycerides, or fat.
By monitoring the type of carbs eaten, you can keep insulin levels down, which will limit the amount of internal fat produced and allow your body to burn more of the good fat that you eat for energy.
Overall, leading a consistently healthy lifestyle involves burning more calories than you take in, exercising on a regular basis, breaking bad eating habits and eating both carbs and saturated fats in moderation. This will greatly reduce your chances of increasing your level of LDL cholesterol and diminish your chances of getting heart disease in the future.
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1 pound bittersweet chocolate,
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1 stick unsalted butter
8 large eggs, separated
1 cup sugar
2 cups heavy cream
Powdered baking
cocoa and cinnamon
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Flourless
CHOCOLATE Cake
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Spray a 9-inch spring-form pan with non-stick spray.
Heat chocolate and butter together until melted.
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar. Then whisk in the chocolate mixture a spoonful at the time.
In another mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Then fold it into the chocolate mixture.
Pour the entire mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes, then remove sides of pan.
While the cake is cooling, whip the cream until it becomes light and fluffy and place it in the refrigerator until time to serve.
Serve cake at room temperature. Before serving, dust each piece with chocolate powder and cinnamon, then add a dollop of whipped cream.
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Health Cooking Class6:00 PMRio Grande Valley Diabetes Assoc.2007 W. Owassa Rd., EdinburgSpace is limited, please call 956-782-1900 to reserve your seat.
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Art from the Heart Fundraiser6:30 PM – 11:00 PMSponsored by Project InsightEl Rocio Retreat2519 S. Inspiration Rd., Mission$40 for art show, dinner, wine, dancing, silent auctionFor more information, call 956-802-9993 or email [email protected].
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Diabetes Education Class (call for Spanish class)1:00 PMSponsored by South Texas Health SystemMcAllen Medical Center, 3 East Classroom301 W. Expressway 83, McAllenFor more information, call 956-971-5850.
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Weight-Loss Surgery Support Group Meetings6:00 PM – 7:00 PMWeight-Loss Surgery Center416 Lindberg Ave., Ste. B, McAllenFor more information, call 956-664-9611.
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Cancer Support Group 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMHosted by H.O.P.E. – Helping Other Patients EmotionallyFree to cancer patients and caregiversNew McAllen Public Library, Conf. Rm. B4001 N. 23rd St., McAllenFor more information, call 956-624-3840 or email [email protected].
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the Annual Mission Community Health Fair sponsored by
Mission Regional Medical Center in close collaboration
with The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce.
“We’re glad the community took advantage of this great
opportunity to get a free check-up on their health,”
said Evelyn Sáenz, Marketing Coordinator for Mission
Regional Medical Center.
On January 24th, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce granted the 2013 Medical Awards to the following professionals:HOSPITAL - Rio Grande Regional Hospital SPECIALTY PHYSICIAN - Dr. Ricardo Salinas, Jr. GENERAL PHYSICIAN - Dr. Allan Mercado NURSING HOME - Colonial Manor NURSE PRACTITIONER - Betty Bautista NURSE - Libby Smith, R.N. ALLIED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL - Sixto Garza, Jr. VOLUNTEER - Lilia Ramirez
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