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Pete Stephens, MD, Clinic Manager
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Medication: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
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Hyperbaric Therapy of the Lowcountry is helping many area residents improve the quality of their lives
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Commonly Treated Conditions How HBOT Works
Frequently Asked Questions Current Medical Studies
Patient Testimonials
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Just Breathe
Complim
entary
Consultation
Autism
Cerebral Palsy
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Cystitis
Chronic Prostatitis
Collagen Diseases
Concussion
Cosmetic Surgery post-op
Crohn’s Disease
Diverticulitis
Fibromyalgia
Inflammation
Migraine
Multiple Sclerosis
Peripheral Artery Insufficiency
Peripheral Neuropathy
Radiation Injury
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Stroke
Surgery pre-op
Surgery post-op
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Wounds
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94 Main Street, Suite E
Hilton Head Island, SC
843-681-3300
Pete Stephens, MD, Clinic Manager
Name: Patient
Age: All
Medication: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Dosage: 100% Oxygen
Prescription for: Internationally Treated Conditions
Dispense as written
Patient has: Private Insurance qYES qNo
Call us today for details 843-681-3300
Hyperbaric Therapy of the Lowcountry is helping many area residents improve the quality of their lives
through Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). Find out today how it can help you.
”to see:
Commonly Treated Conditions How HBOT Works
Frequently Asked Questions Current Medical Studies
Patient Testimonials
Please Visit Us on the Web at:HTLowcountry.com
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4 Cover Story Rock N Roll Savannah 8 On The Horizon A Personalized Approach
10 Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d'Elegance
12 Hearts Of The Matter 10 Ways to Protect Your Heart
14 Fitness Factor Exercise for Your Body Type
17 New Youth Medical Spa
18 The Center For Digestive & Liver Health
20 Mommy Makeover
24 New Alzheimer's Medication 35 Emergency & Resource Directory
Mark and Kim Helms
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Many individuals provide a valuable service to their family member or friend by assisting with their daily needs. These caregivers are often taking care of a spouse, parent, sibling, or neighbor.
Over time, the caregiver may also begin to suffer physically or emotionally from this added burden in their lives.
Scientists have identified a particular group of caregivers called the “sandwich generation”. These caregivers are providing help to a group older than them (parents or grandparents) and to a group younger than them such as their children. These competing interests often compound the stress felt by these individuals.
If you are a caregiver for someone close to you, be on the lookout for these signs of trouble.• Feelings of sadness• Moodiness• Excessive crying• Low energy or increased fatigue• Feeling isolated difficulty sleeping• Anger towards the care recipient
These initial symptoms can result in depression, anxiety, or other types of emotional harm toward yourself or others. In many cases, a professional counselor or social worker can help
you identify your concerns and connect you with very helpful community resources to help coordinate your loved one's needs.
Here are six tips to manage your stress:Ask for help from family members, church members, neighbors or friends. You have to take a break to allow yourself time to recharge.Learn more about your family member's medical condition. Create a list of questions and ask a physician or look on the internet. Having more knowledge always better prepare you for whats to come.Join a caregivers support group. Sharing similar experiences helps you to feel not so alone.Practice a stress management exercise such as yoga, meditation, visualization, deep breathing.Make sure you are getting plenty of rest!!Get organized. Keep a journal or notebook for medications, doctors appointments, living wills and other important documents.
Being a caregiver for someone you love is one of the toughest jobs imaginable. It can be frustrating, terrifying, exhausting and overwhelming, but it can also be one of the most rewarding jobs you will ever experience. As long as you remember to take care of yourself first, you can provide your loved one with wonderful loving care all the while creating special memories to last a lifetime.
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• Greater Savannah Sports Council held the annual Georgia Power Sports Awards• Race returned Saturday, November 3, 2012; Debuted new charity, kids race
Savannah, GA – September 26, 2012 – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Savannah Marathon & ½ Marathon benefiting the American Cancer Society returned Saturday, November 3 with a new title under its belt: Best Sports Event of the Year by the Georgia Power Sports Awards.
The award was presented at the Greater Savannah Sports Council’s annual luncheon, sponsored by Georgia Power on Tuesday, September 25. The Sports Awards Luncheon recognizes local athletes and industry partners in sports and business. According to Ben Wilder of Visit Savannah, the award for Best Sports Event of the Year was given to an organization or local sporting event that has “excelled in promoting its given sport by having a safe and successful community event.”
“We are so honored to receive this award,” said Malain McCormick, Event Director for Rock ‘n’ Roll Savannah.
“The wonderful partnerships we have here and the support from the city of Savannah have been absolutely critical to our success. We’re dedicated to making this the best possible race experience for both participants and the community as a whole and look forward to many years of Rock ‘n’ Roll running in Savannah.”
In 2011, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Savannah Marathon & ½ Marathon debuted as the largest inaugural half marathon in the U.S., selling out with more than 23,000 entrants. Music every mile, cheerleaders and a post-race concert create a party-like atmosphere, entertaining runners all the way to the finish line.
Runners traveled from all 50 states and 21 countries for the 2011 race, creating more than $32 million in total economic impact, including $17.9 million in direct visitor spending, according to a study conducted by the San Diego State University (SDSU) Sports MBA program.Robert Espinoza, owner of Fleet Feet Sports in Savannah, presented the award to McCormick.
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“Rock ‘n’ Roll Savannah has truly made a positive impact by energizing the running community here and showcasing the city to people from across the country that now see Savannah as a must-see destination,” said Espinoza. “The level of professionalism and organization their event provides is unmatched and we’re thrilled to have a world-class sporting event of this caliber right in our backyard.”
The 2nd annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Savannah Marathon & ½ Marathon was slated for Saturday November 3, and benefited the American Cancer Society and debuted a new children’s run, KiDS ROCK, on Sunday, November 4. In 2011, more than $1.2 million was raised for a variety of local and national charities through the marathon and half-marathon.
The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series was organized by San Diego-based Competitor Group, Inc., which also produced 27 other events around the world. Registration for the 2012 Rock ‘n’ Roll Savannah Marathon & ½ Marathon benefiting the American Cancer Society was already underway at Competitor.com.
About Rock ‘n’ Roll Savannah
The second Rock ‘n’ Roll Savannah Marathon & ½ Marathon benefiting the American Cancer Society took place on Saturday, November 3, 2012. Open to runners and walkers from novice to professional, live bands entertain participants along each mile of the scenic course that winds through Savannah’s historic neighborhoods. Adding to the excitement, hundreds of local high school cheerleaders competed in the “Spirit on Course” competition by motivating athletes all the way to the finish line.
Race weekend festivities began Thursday with a two-day Health & Fitness Expo at the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center. The Health & Fitness Expo was open to the public and featured over 80 exhibitors with the latest in endurance sports gear and nutrition products. The 2012 event added a children’s run KiDS ROCK on Friday, November 2. Event weekend concluded with a post race finish line concert. For more information, visit Competitor.com or follow us on Twitter @RunRocknRoll.
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People who are just learning about hyperbaric oxygen therapy and considering treatment often have questions about what goes on inside of a chamber. Dr. Pete Stephens of Hyperbaric Therapy of the Lowcountry answers a few frequently asked questions.
What happens during an HBOT treatment?During a hyperbaric oxygen treatment, commonly referred to as a “dive” because of the technology’s origins in dive medicine, ambient pressure inside the computerized, state-of-the-art, hyperbaric oxygen chamber is gradually increased with the addition of 100% oxygen. The patient lies comfortably and breathes normally during treatment while enjoying a DVD or television program on a mounted flat screen TV. Many people choose to use their treatment time to simply relax or to take a nap. Atmospheric pressure within the hyperbaric chamber is adjusted to accommodate each patient’s treatment protocol. Treatments are computer controlled and monitored by trained hyperbaric technicians.
How does a “dive” feel?During the compression and decompression phases of the treatment or “dive,” the sensations are similar to being in an airplane during takeoff or landing. Pressure changes are equalized in one’s ears by either swallowing or yawning. Drinking water is permitted in the chamber. Once treatment depth is achieved, the patient feels no different than being in regular room air outside of the chamber.
What happens on the cellular level during HBOT?The basic principle behind hyperbaric oxygen therapy is easy to understand. In normal conditions, only red blood cells have the ability to carry oxygen. During hyperbaric oxygen therapy, inhaled oxygen dissolves into all body fluids – such as plasma, lymph, interstitial, synovial and cerebrospinal fluid – thereby providing the body with new vehicles of O2 transport. The resultant increased oxygen levels improve the body’s ability to create new blood vessels (angiogenesis), build new connective tissue and foster the growth of new cells (fibroblast formation) and aid in the ability of white blood cells to destroy bacteria and remove toxins (an increased immunologic response). Areas of the body that may have had restricted blood flow because of injury or disease are able to receive oxygen during HBOT.
Are there any potential side effects?Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a safe and non-invasive treatment without side effects. Because of pressure changes, we take care to educate patients about the techniques and importance of clearing their ears during the compression and recompression stages of hyperbaric oxygen treatment. Barotrauma or middle ear “squeeze,” is avoided by simply swallowing or yawning in order to equalize ear pressure during the descent and ascent phases. Appropriate patient screening by our physicians and patient monitoring during treatment also helps to circumvent this condition.
What can I bring into the hyperbaric chamber?Patient safety is the foremost priority during the administration of HBOT. Hyperbaric Therapy of the Lowcountry strictly adheres to international safety guidelines. Our chambers are manufactured in the United States, are state-of-the-art, FDA approved and provide the most advanced technology and safety available in the hyperbaric industry today. We provide 100% cotton scrubs that must be worn during hyperbaric oxygen treatment. Any other objects must be cleared by staff and must be in compliance and adherence to our strict safety guidelines. We also provide lockers for clothing and valuable items that can be stored by patients during their treatment times.
How many HBOT treatments will I need?The number of treatments will differ according to condition being treated, whether chronic versus acute and upon individual patient need as determined by the physician. A personalized HBOT treatment plan is discussed during an initial, complimentary consultation. An initial, generalized pre-treatment, medical exam is performed before the start of therapy. Ongoing medical treatments and other therapies are carefully considered during evaluation and HBOT progress reports can be communicated to primary physicians and therapists.
Contact Hyperbaric Therapy of the Lowcountry to schedule a complimentary consultation. The staff is always happy to answer any questions you may have about HBOT.Hyperbaric Therapy of the Lowcountry is located at 94 Main Street, Suite E, Hilton Head Island, S.C. (843)-681-3300.
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Finger and Associates Plastic Surgery Center, P.C. was the first to offer the NeoGraft technology for hair restoration in Georgia. The NeoGraft removes hair from the back and sides of the head one graft at a time, requiring no strip of scalp removal. Each graft may have from 1 to 4 growing hairs. The one hair grafts are used in the front hairline for a completely natural appearance, and the 2 - 4 hair graft is used on the top and crown. Here are a few startling facts: hair loss affects about 35 million men and 21 million women in the United States alone, or 20% of the population. What’s more, over 40% of men will have noticeable hair loss by age 35, and 65% of women will have significant hair loss by age 60.
Hair loss is devastating for so many of us, but the good news is that the hair transplantation industry has made significant technological breakthroughs in recent years. With new technology, such as NeoGraft, long gone are the days of noticeable and embarrassing plugs and painful arcane procedures, which often times resulted in unsightly scars.
NeoGraft produces completely natural results and is an ideal option for both men and women. If you were to think of it as
an analogy you might say: “NeoGraft is to the hair transplant industry what the iPhone/iPad was to Apple.” It’s revolutionary.
So how is NeoGraft different? It is the most modern way to perform the follicular unit extractions (FUE’s), which results in the most natural look achievable. With this technique, there are no sutures, staples or visible scars, nor is there the need to remove a large strip of scalp from the back of the head. NeoGraft is a minimally invasive procedure performed under local anesthesia, and according to clients, the recovery time is fast and relatively painless.
Each patient requires a different number of grafts according to their loss, desire and budget. We understand and want our patients to be happy in the long-term. The road map is a plan created for each client. As few as 500 grafts or up to 2500 grafts can be transplanted during one session based upon the patient’s goals, affordability, and comfort levels.
Advantages of the NeoGraft are:
Totally natural in appearanceNo sutures or scarMinimal recoveryMinimal discomfortPermanent hair growthLifetime investment
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If you like golf, there are close to one hundred, 18-hole reasons to love Bluffton, Savannah, and the low country. Maybe your passion is tennis. Or boating. Regardless, and whether you are fishing or just floating,
you will no doubt agree – life is a lot more fun when you don’t have to contend with the pain that comes of an arthritic knee.
Personalized Patient Care Knee replacement surgery has been a treatment option for years now, but Dr. George Sutherland and his colleagues at Optim are changing the game by taking an innovative, high-tech approach to pre-operative planning.
As developed by Biomet, the “Signature” system allows Dr. Sutherland to make decisions based on the patient’s specific anatomy – before he sets foot in the operating room. “The hardware has not changed,” he notes, “It’s the pre-op planning that gives us an advantage.”
The “Signature” SystemWhen it comes the knee, one size does not fit all. Because of this, knee replacement surgery has always been something of an exploratory procedure. The surgeon had to make sizing and other inter-operative decisions on the fly and with the patient on the table. The “Signature” System was developed in order to deliver personalized patient care in advance of surgery.
How does it work?
• An MRI or CT scan creates a series of images, providing data specific to the patient. • Computer software then generates a 3D-model of the knee. • The surgeon rotates and examines this model in order to plan the surgery, deciding on the optimal sizing, angle, and fit. • The end result is a “one-of-a-kind” plastic, pin-positioning guide designed and fabricated according to the surgeon’s exact specifications and with a single patient in mind – you.
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Dr. George Sutherland uses 3D-modeling in order to plan for comfort.
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Dr. Sutherland has been thrilled with the results, especially since the system leaves considerable decision-making power in the hands of the physician. “The beauty of this meticulous pre-op plan is that if something isn’t right, I can still make adjustments during the procedure.”
Partial KneeDr. Sutherland performs both total and partial knee re-placements, which is good news for athletes entering their fifties and sixties.
The knee is made up of three compartments. Pain on the inside of the knee can indicate isolated medial arthritis, which means two out of three of those compartments are still in-tact. In these cases, a partial knee replacement may be preferable.
“The total knee replacement can last for twenty years and may be painless for the rest of your life, but it does take a large resection of bone,” Dr. Sutherland says. “With a partial knee replacement, if in twenty years the knee starts to cause problems again, we still have options.”
Total KneeOf course, it’s not unusual to see multiple degenerative compartments in the knee.
A replacement knee in a patient over sixty can last a lifetime, and the pre-operative process in place at Optim
Healthcare means less time spent in the operating room and improved results in terms of efficiency, range of mo-tion, and recovery time.
Dr. Sutherland has seen the benefits: “We see a better range of motion in early post-op, and the procedure can even be done as outpatient surgery. The day after surgery, you are up and about, and recovery can be as little as three months to six months.”
“I had a patient recently: at two weeks, he had a range of motion in the knee of 105 degrees. At six weeks, it was 140 degrees. He’s been up and running ever since. It’s been three months now, and he is ready to get back to playing golf.
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HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC (May 31, 2012) – The 11th Annual Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance, one of the final Concours
events on the 2012 calendar, October 26 – November 4, included participation from Bob Lutz, former Vice Chairman of General Motors and author of Car Guys vs. Bean Counters: the battle for the soul of American Business, as this year’s Honorary Chairman. Lutz joins a list of past Honorary Chairmen that includes names such as Nicola Bulgari, J.W. (Bill) Marriott, Bobby Rahal and Dennis Gage, last year’s Chairman. Lutz will be on-hand during the Hilton Head Island
portions of the 2012 Festival at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. In addition to a Q&A session on-site during the event’s main attractions that will be open to the public, the schedule includes a special “Evening with Bob Lutz” at an exclusive dinner on that Saturday evening, November 3. Lutz will also participate in the Concours d’Elegance as a Guest Judge on Sunday, November 4. “We couldn’t have gotten a better fit for this year’s Honorary Chairman,” said Carolyn Vanagel, the Festival’s President. “With the Model T being featured as the Honored Marque during this year’s Concours d’Elegance and the overall ‘Americana’ focus on this year’s event, who better than to have on-hand than the ‘best-known auto executive of the last two decades’ who helped lead every one of the major American automotive manufacturers.”
Historically, many of the past Honorary Chairmen for the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival have owned their own significant collections with Lutz being no exception. A collector of both classic automobiles and military jets, some of Lutz’s most prized pieces include an Aero L-39 Albatros, an advanced Czechoslovakian jet fighter trainer, and an MD-500 helicopter, both of which he also pilots.
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His collection also contains a number of motorcycles including a BMW K1200RS, BMW K1200S, BMW R1100S, BMW K-1 and a BMW HP2 Sport.
Stew Brown, the Festival’s Board Chairman, stated that “with his major involvement in the automotive industry and his well known affinity for straight talk and honest answers, Lutz’s involvement should raise the level of excitement for this year’s attendees.”
This year’s Motoring Festival Partners include BMW Group of North America, Hilton Head BMW, Porsche, Porsche of Hilton Head at the New River Auto Mall, Beaufort Memorial Hospital, The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa, The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, Adventure Radio Group and Classic Party Rentals.
Gate ticket prices started as low as $20 and were available (starting May 2012) at a discounted rate online through October 15. Patrons and VIP Packages were also available. Children under 12 get in free, ages 12-18 are $5 per day (with student ID) and military (with an active duty I.D.) received half-off general admission ticket prices at the gate. Tickets went on sale late spring.
For more information, visit the Festival’s official website,
www.HHIMotoringFestival.com.
ABOUT THE HILTON HEAD ISLAND MOTORING FESTIVAL & CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE:
The Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance has earned the distinction of being one of the nation’s signature automobile events and has been named one of the Southeast Tourism Society’s‘Top 20 Events’. The eleventh annual festival took place from October 26-November 4, 2012 with venues at both The Westin Savannah Harbor Resort on Hutchinson Island (Savannah, GA) and the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn on Hilton Head Island, SC. The multi-day Festival featured four signature events: the Savannah Speed Classic (October 26 –28), the Car Club Jamboree (November 3), the Motoring Midway (November 3 & 4) and, the centerpiece, the Concours d’Elegance (November 4).
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No drugs. No bypasses. No scars. Just solid DIY advice on how to keep your heart pumping
In 1991, you started using condoms. Sunscreen followed in '95. And you wore a surgical mask when the Toronto Blue Jays vis-ited Fenway. Your policy on life-threatening diseases: maximum protection.
So what are you doing to protect your heart? Most guys leave that job up to their rib cage. After all, your heart feels fine. And, really, it's out of your hands. Isn't it?
In a few words: No, you ignorant 911-caller-in-waiting. Half of the men in America are laying down plaque for that special day when they keel over.
We want to keep you upright, so we combed thousands of scientific studies to compile the most important advice you'll ever read in this magazine: 10 tips, tricks, and techniques that will protect you from the number-one killer of men (and their wives). Make them part of your life, and you may just live long enough to see the United States pay its national debt, the Cubs win the World Series, and Madonna retire.
1. Grill a steak. You may think it's bad for your heart, but you'd be wrong. Beef contains immunity-boosting selenium as well as homocysteine-lowering B vitamins. And up to 50 percent of the fat is the heart-healthy monounsaturated variety.
2. Watch a scary movie. Anything that causes your heart to race—slasher flicks, a good book, even being in love—also makes your heart stronger, according to researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Upsetting the rhythm once in a while is like hitting your heart's reset button, which helps it keep on ticking.
3. Run indoors on hazy days. Researchers in Finland found that exercising outside on hot, hazy days when air pollution is at its worst can cut the supply of oxygen in the blood, making it more likely to clot.
4. Tell your wife to butt out. Or you may leave her—in a hearse. Researchers in Greece found that individuals who were exposed
to cigarette smoke for just 30 minutes three times a week had a 26 percent greater risk of developing heart disease than people who rarely encountered secondhand smoke.
5. Dive in the pool. U.K. researchers found that men who burn just 50 calories a day in strenuous activities like swimming and hiking are 62 percent less likely to die of heart disease than men who burn nearly seven times as many calories — 340 per day — during less active pursuits like walking and golfing.
6. Fight cholesterol with fat. A group of 17 Australian men with high cholesterol swapped macadamia nuts for 15 percent of the calories in their diets, and their total cholesterol dropped by between 3 and 5 percent, while their HDL (good) cholesterol rose by nearly 8 percent. The reason: Macadamias are the best natural source of monounsaturated fat.
7. Bike away the blues. Men who are suffering from depression are more than twice as likely to develop heart disease as guys who aren't depressed. So c'mon, get happy. In a trial of 150 men and women, Duke researchers found that after just 3 months of treatment, antidepressants and exercise were equally effective at relieving almost all symptoms of depression.
8. Meditate 20 minutes a day. According to Thomas Jefferson University researchers, this daily downtime may reduce your anxiety and depression by more than 25 percent. And that's im-portant, since a University of Florida study found that patients with coronary artery disease who had the most mental stress were three times more likely to die during the period of the study than those with the least stress.
9. Buy a punching bag. A Harvard study found that men who express their anger have half the risk of heart disease compared with men who internalize it.
10. Take aspirin. Researchers at the University of North Carolina found that regular aspirin consumption cut the risk of coronary heart disease by 28 percent in people who had never had a heart attack or stroke, but were at heightened risk. For maximum impact on your blood pressure, take a low dose just before bed.
10 Ways to Protect Your Heart
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Bodies develop in different shapes and sizes. There is tons of lecture on how to dress or how to find your body type but is there really any information on exactly how to workout for your body type???In popular terms, think of the familiar string bean, the hourglass or pear, and the apple. Genetics and environmental factors contribute to how we grow and mature into these body types that are classified in physiology as the ectomorph, endomorph, and mesomorph. If you workout you know that specific exercises are designed to unlock the door to targeted fitness goals. The key is to combine exercises in away to achieve the changes you want for your body.
Here are the basic body types:1. Ectomorph individuals are long and lean. Ecto means slim; fat and muscle mass tends to be on the low side. Some can even see their skeletal outline clearly on their body. Ectomorphs need strength train-ing to enhance and build muscle tissue, and of course, cardiovascular exercise for the purpose of conditioning the heart and decreasing their risk for heart disease. The challenge for this ecto group is that due to the long thin nature of the body, building muscle is the hardest objec-tive to attain.2. Endomorph has the hour glass figure. The majority of weight is in the stomach, hips and thighs. This is due to the fact that endo bod-ies store fat easily. They usually have large frames and tend to have a slower metabolic rate (calories burned at rest). To alter or slow down this fat-storing process, increase cardiovascular activity more so than strength training. Continue strength training to some degree because it tones and burns calories. But the cardio cardio cardio!!!3. Mesomorph will have a large back and chest with wide shoulders that taper down to a thin waist and thinner legs. They tend to be the most inflexible of types and need to increase flexibility along with equal amounts of cardio and strength training geared toward the lower body. The good news is muscle building for this group tends to be the easiest.
Please note, before jumping into a program you must do some stretch-ing and believe me I know this is the first thing to go! Many coaches advocate a good warm up then static stretching prior to exercise. This involves reaching forward to a point of tension and holding the stretch. Static stretching is used for two main reasons: to prevent injury and to elongate muscles for full contraction and performance enhancement. A static stretching program may include:
1.Abduction roll up 2. Hip flexors kneeling
3. Neck extensor
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5. Lat kneeling
6. Hamstring leg out on floor
7. Erector spine muscle cross body
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Hold each stretch for 15 to 30 seconds and perform them slowly. Ballistic stretching uses the momentum of a moving body or a limb in an attempt to force it beyond its normal range of motion. This "warming up " by bouncing into or out of a stretched position, using the stretched muscles as a spring, is not considered useful and can lead to injury. It does not allow your muscles to adjust to, and relax in, the stretchedposition. It may instead cause them to tighten up by repeatedly activating the stretch reflex. An example of a ballistic program:
The most educated and highest quality strength coaches recommend the use of dynamic stretching. This type of stretching consists of exercises which use sport specific movements to prepare the body for movement. As you stretch you gradually increase reach and, or speed of the movement.Do not confuse dynamic stretching with ballistic stretching. Dynamic stretching consists of controlled leg and arm swings that eventually move a given joint towards the limits of its range of motion. Ballis-tic stretches force a part of the body beyond its range of motion. The movement patterns of dynamic stretches are less jerky and more fluid. Several professional coaches, authors, and studies have supported or shown the effectiveness of dynamic stretching. Below are some exam-ples of dynamic stretching:
LEG LIFTSSwing one leg out to the side, andthen swing it back across your body in front of your other leg. Repeat 10 times on each side. Hold a steadyobject if you need the support
BUTT-KICKSStand tall and walk forward with anexaggerated backswing so that your heels come up to your gluteus. Whenthis is easy, try it while jogging. Do10 reps on each side.
HACKY-SACKLift your left leg up, bending the knee so it points out.Try to tap the inside of your left foot with your right hand without bending forward. Repeat 10 times on each side.
Once mastered, you can add more reps and speed as long as good form is maintained. I hope this helps point you in the right direction. For more help contact THE CENTER for health and sports performance! Each trainer is highly educated and can help you reach your goals! Enjoy
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The words counseling and therapy are often used syn-onymously. Both imply talking to a mental health pro-fessional to help solve problems in one’s life. However, there is actually quite a big difference between these
terms. In actual practice, there is often a great deal of overlap between counseling and therapy. For example, a therapist may provide counseling for patients dealing with certain situations and a counselor may deal with a patient in a psychotherapeu-tic manner at times; however, it is important to understand the distinction between the two. Counseling: The word “counselor” technically means “advisor,” and is used when two people are working together to solve a problem with one person giving the other advice. Coun-seling may refer to the relationship between a psychotherapist and her client as well as a financial or spiritual advisor, or even a close friend. Typically people will seek counseling for a short-term or brief period and take a focused and direct approach to dealing with specific problems or behaviors, such as relation-ship issues, stress, career advice, life-style changes, or bullying to name a few. Counseling targets particular issues or situations and offers advice and guidance on ways to work through them. In essence, the goal of counseling is to works towards solving problems or issues that one faces in life. Therapy: Therapy is an abbreviated version of the word psychotherapy, and typically refers to longer-term and more in-depth treatment with a focus on gaining insight into the chronic psychological emotional problems of an individual. Therapy ex-plores a patient’s thought processes and causes of certain mind-frames or behaviors. Psychotherapy requires higher level train-ing and skills than simple counseling. While any advice-giving professional can call themselves a counselor, psychotherapy is generally practiced by trained professionals such as psychiatrists, social workers, psychologists, or counselors trained specifically in the practices of psychotherapy. While there are important differences between coun-seling and therapy, whichever trained professional you choose, be certain to interview them and understand their method of practice, areas of expertise, and fee structure. In the event that you may need a different form of therapy or counseling, an ethi-cal counselor or therapist will always be willing to refer you to someone more appropriate to your needs. What to expect when you sit down with a licensed professional therapist or counselor us-ing therapy. Evidenced based thera-peutic orientations are considered best practice in the field of mental and behavioral health therapies. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a great ex-ample of an often used, evidence-based form of therapy.
Here is an example of how this form of psychotherapy is de-signed and practiced. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy with specific interventions shown to be effective in the treatment of people with a variety of mental health issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, and borderline personality disorder. DBT is designed to strengthen a person’s ability to rec-ognize emotional overload, distress, and negative or overwhelm-ing emotions. People who experience these powerful waves of negative emotions when they are stressed, depressed, anxious, scared, or angry often resort to behaviors that may be harmful to themselves. They may cut themselves, drink too much, over eat, starve themselves, use drugs, or manipulate others (which may destroy relationships). DBT merges techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy as well as emotional regulation, distress toler-ance, acceptance and mindful awareness.
There are four basic skills that define dialectical behavior therapy:
1. Distress tolerance is a method used to help one better cope with stressful or painful life events and teaches techniques of resiliency and strategies to handle overwhelming emotions.
2. Mindfulness is a way to be present in the here and now without thinking about the past or the future. It is often called being in the mo-ment.
3. Emotional Regulation offers tools to better identify what you are feeling from a more objective point of view in order to prevent over-reaction or reactive or destructive behaviors.
4. Interpersonal Effectiveness gives you strategies and ways to express yourself, find your voice, set limits, and problem solve all while treating oneself and others with respect.What sets DBT apart from many other forms of psychotherapy is that the client and the therapist work as a team with the therapist an ally rather than an adversary in the treatment of psychological issues. Ac-cordingly, the therapist aims to accept and validate the client at any given time, while, nonetheless, informing the client that some feelings and behaviors are maladaptive and unproductive.The ultimate goal of therapy and counseling is simply to offer tools, strategies, and techniques to improve the quality of your life, and help you maintain a happy and healthy lifestyle.
Counselor or Therapist:That is the Question
The Center for Digestive and Liver Health (CDLH) was founded in 1994 by Drs. Mark E. Murphy and Edward Rydzak. In 2003, the practice opened The Endoscopy Center, its in-office endoscopic procedure suite. Today, with seven Board-certified gastroenterologists and five mid-level providers, the CDLH is the largest gastroenterology practice in the state of Georgia outside of Atlanta. Drs. Mark E. Murphy, Edward Rydzak, Steven L. Carpenter, Charles W. Duckworth, Mark R. Nyce, Ryan C. Wanamaker, and George C. Aragon proudly serve the residents in southeast Georgia and surrounding areas in a professional and respectful environment.
CDLH offers a full spectrum of services for the prevention, detection, and management of digestive diseases, with the
advantage of being the largest gastroenterology practice in southeast Georgia. “Our doctors have the ability to sub-subspecialize, offering immense expertise in diverse conditions,” explains Dr. Murphy. “Referring gastroenterologists send their complex patients to us from as far as two hours away.”The Endoscopy Center, the group’s state-of-the-art four-room procedure suite, is fully accredited by AAAHC. It also recently received special recognition from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy for the quality of its care.
Our team of board-certified gastroenterologists performs the latest diagnostic testing in gastroenterology and employ modern treatment techniques to treat such cases as ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, irritable
bowel syndrome, colon cancer and hepatitis. We are dedicated to preserving your digestive health and providing the advanced care every patient deserves. The group focuses on providing state-of- the-art care for patients with digestive and liver disease, as well as identifying colon cancer. Previously, CDLH introduced new technologies as endoscopic ultrasonography, Barrx ablation therapy and wireless capsule pH monitoring to coastal Georgia, among others. Our group performed the first successful endoscopic mucosal resection of an esophageal cancer in coastal Georgia—complete removal of a cancer without incisional surgery! “We don’t cut corners,” says Dr. Murphy. “We’re detail-oriented and keep stringent data records to measure our outcomes.”
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I am often asked what I do for a living when I meet new people. My initial response "I am a behavior analyst and I work with individuals with autism. This almost always leads to a multitude of questions. What is autism? What
causes autism? Is it caused by immunizations. It seems almost everyone knows someone who has autism now. When I started studying special education in the 1990's autism was not a common word. I don't recall knowing anyone who had autism or hearing about autism in the news. In fact when I started teaching in 1991 there was not a separate eligibility for autism. Students with autism were often served through the school system under the eligibility of emotional behavior disorders or other health impaired.
We have come a long way in educating professionals, families and the public on autism. What we do know about autism now is that autism is a developmental disability. ASD (autism spec-trum disorder) is called a spectrum disorder because individu-als affected by autism can vary in their characteristics greatly. I remember attending my first autism conference where Temple Grandin spoke. She said "if you have seen one child with autism you have seen one child with autism". Individuals with autism all function at different levels and must be taught according to their individual needs.
Although each individual is different and functions at a differ-ent level there are common deficit areas related to autism which include social, communication and behavioral challenges. Many individuals with autism also struggle with sensory defi-cits and may also exhibit cognitive deficits as well. As the field of autism has grown we have improved our ability to identify individuals who exhibit characteristics of autism. The following are red flags for autism which may indicate a child is exhibiting characteristics of autism (Center for Disease Control).
• Inconsistent or difficulty with eye-contact• Not respond to their name by 12 months • Not point at objects to show interest (point at an airplane fly-ing over) by 14 months• Have trouble understanding other people's feelings or talking
about their own feelings • Have delayed speech and language skills• Repeat words or phrases over and over (echolalia)• Get upset by minor changes• Have obsessive interests• Flap their hands, rock their body, or spin in circles • Have unusual reactions to the way things sound, smell, taste, look, or feel
One of the most important things we have learned about autism is the early diagnosis and intervention is the key to success. Although the characteristics of autism must be evident by three years of age most children are not diagnosed until they are 4 years of age. Individuals diagnosed with pervasive developmen-tal disorder are often not diagnosed until age 5 and Asperger Syndrome not until the age of 6.
Once a diagnosis has been made early intervention is key. A scientifically researched based strategy for working with indi-viduals with autism is applied behavior analysis. ABA programs are run by behavior analysts and highly trained line therapists or tutors who are supervised by behavior analysts. Each child receives an individual program with one to one instruction in a combination of settings. ABA is found in centers and homes and includes both intensive teaching and natural environment teaching.
Again we have come a long way in the world of autism. ABA is now covered by insurance in many states. SC was the first state to mandate coverage of ABA services implemented by behavior analysts. Currently there are 37 states that have laws related to insurance coverage for autism and 31 states mandate coverage. Georgia does not currently have a law that mandates insurance coverage for autism.
As a final comment when I am asked if I enjoy working with individuals with autism my response is the following. I have the best job in the world as my job is never boring, always exciting and I learn something new every day.
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Lorrie Spencer, Ph.D., BCBA-DPresidentAutism Inc.www.autisminc.net
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Lorrie Spencer, Ph.D., BCBA-DPresidentAutism Inc.www.autisminc.net
eripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a condition that results from fatty deposits (plaque) that build up and clog or narrow the arteries to the arms, legs, brain, kidneys and
other organs. Also known as atherosclerosis (“hardening of the arteries”), the buildup of plaque narrows or completely blocks the supply of blood and oxygen to muscles and organs. PAD is the leading cause of disability among people 50 years of age and older and in those with diabetes and affects about ten million Americans. Unfortunately, only about one in four are accurately diagnosed and treated. Those at highest risk are people with a history of past or present smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or a personal history of heart disease or stroke. People with PAD have four to fve times more risk for heart attack or stroke and symptoms can become severely disabling or progress to non-healing ulcers, gangrene and amputation in severe cases.
The arteries most commonly affected by PAD are those to your legs. Warning signs that blood may be restricted to the arteries of your legs includes aching, heaviness and pain with walking. Symptoms are usually in your calf muscles during walking and relieved by standing or sitting. The pain is worse with rapid walking or walking up hills or stairs because this requires greater oxygen demands than blocked arteries can supply. Leg cramps while sitting, standing or in bed are rarely caused by PAD and are more related to muscle spasms. As PAD
progresses, symptoms may include pain or numbness in the feet or toes during rest or non-healing wounds. Again, the calf pain associated with PAD occurs only with prolonged walking and not during sitting, lying or standing.
PAD is easily diagnosed by a trained physician and if caught early can often be managed with lifestyle changes and medications. Conservative measures include quitting smoking, dietary changes, an exercise program and tight control of diabetes, blood pressure and cholesterol. Most patients should take aspirin and a statin (cholesterol lowering medication), both of which have been proven to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack and death.
When medication and lifestyle changes are not enough, minimally invasive or open surgical procedures may be required to increase blood supply. Fortunately, advances in technology have allowed vascular surgeons to treat most patients without surgery. In recent years, technological advances have revolutionized the treatment of PAD and offer further treatment alternatives to surgery. Angioplasty involves threading a small tube with a balloon attached through the skin and into the artery in the groin. The balloon is then guided across the blocked artery and infated to open the blocked artery. In some cases, a metal stent (a wire mesh tube) may be left in place to keep the artery expanded. Stent technology has improved
signifcantly in terms of the low profle of the delivery
system and the increased strength and improved metal
design. Some stents are now covered with a thin wrapping of material attached to the metal stent to prevent the plaque from reforming inside the artery. These procedures
do not require surgical incisions and are performed in an outpatient
setting. Patients are typically given a sedative during the procedure and are able to walk after the procedure and to resume normal activities within two days.
Stenting does have limitations in certain
arteries where there is excessive motion like across the groin or knee, both frequent sites of plaque formation. Even the latest generation of stents is prone to recurrent plaque formation over time and these vessels may require re-intervention. Atherectomy devices have overcome some of the limitations of angioplasty and stenting by actually removing the plaque without open surgery. Atherectomy is the process of cutting away the atheroma (the plaque that forms on the inside and within the wall of an artery). The latest devices utilize orbital technology in which a diamond-coated “crown” safely rotates at hundreds of revolutions pet second within the blockage. The device slowly sands away cholesterol and hard plaque into microscopic sized particles that are washed away by fowing blood. The hard plaque is removed while preserving the normal artery wall and changes the ability of the blood vessel to enlarge or dilate (improved compliance) back to a normal size. Similar to stenting, a typical procedure takes from one to two hours in an outpatient setting and patients are up and walking within a few hours.
Patients with the most advanced disease may require open surgical bypass procedures. These involve the use of an extra vein, taken from another part of your leg, or an artifcial graft which is sewn into the normal artery above and below the area of blockage to go around or bypass the blocked segment. This type of surgery typically has very good long term results but does require hospitalization and a longer recovery.
Although many blockages require treatment, millions of patients have blocked arteries that do not cause a signifcant risk to their life or limb and many do not require any intervention at all. Your vascular surgeon can determine if you are best treated with medicine and lifestyle changes alone, or if you should undergo minimally invasive interventions or surgical bypass. These decisions are complex and depend upon the severity of your symptoms, the extent and location of disease, your age and other medical conditions. Artery after procedure
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Approximately 6 million people in the US are affected with Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementia. There is no cure for the degenerative brain disease and the current approved medication’s only treat the
symptoms but do nothing to stop the underlying damage. Look-ing for new treatment ideas, a dozen competing drug companies have agreed to join together and share their data on thousands of Alzheimer’s patients in hopes for a cure. The increased urgency is linked with statistics of the aging baby boomers. The 2011 Alzheimer’s disease Facts and Figures, from the Alzheimer’s Association, reveals that one in eight people aged 65 and older develops Alzheimer’s. The projection for the number of South Carolinian’s, aged 65 and older, with Alzheimer’s increased by 19% from 2000 to 2010. It is expected to increase 49% by the year 2025.
"IN SEARCH FOR A NEW ALZHEIMER’S MEDICATION, AN UNUSUAL PARTNERSHIP LEADS TO SOME INTERESTING AND EVEN FUN BRIAN FITNESS EXCERCISES. "
There have been studies that have focused on alternative therapies that have led to some interesting conclusions. We have been told to eat right, exercise and increase our brain fitness! It certainly couldn’t hurt and you may actually enjoy the exer-cises! Brain plasticity is the brains ability to change – for better or worse – throughout life. Having a brain fitness regime can protect your brain and possibly decrease your chances of having degenerative brain disease. You do not have to spend a lot of money for Brain Fitness classes – and this exercise regime can actually be a lot of fun!
The important thing to know is that you need a complete regime to improve your brain fitness. Lara Williams, Execu-tive Director of Belfair Gardens, an assisted-living community in Bluffton, SC that specializes in the care of people who have Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia offers these tips:*Eat Dark Chocolate: When you eat dark chocolate you activate the systems in your brain that pump dopamine, an important brain chemical. These systems enable learning and memory to help keep your brain sharp and fit.
*Memorize a song: Choose a song you enjoy but do not know all of the words to. Listen carefully – as many times as you need – and write down the lyrics. Then learn to sing along! This helps you develop better habits of careful listening that will help you in your understanding, thinking and remembering. Reconstruct-ing the song requires close attention and focuses which aides in an active memory by releasing the neurotransmitter acetylcho-line, a brain chemical that enables plascity and vivifies memory *Learn to use your other hand: Start with brushing your teeth with your left hand (or vice-versa) and build your way to more complex tasks such as eating – doing this can drive your brain to make positive changes. Think of the millions of neurons learn-ing new tricks as you finally establish better control of that other hand!
“As brain fitness is added into our daily routines, it is impor-tant to be diverse in the physical and mental activities your brain needs to make the positive changes,” says Ms. Williams. “Just keep adding to your regime and every day ask yourself - What are you going to do for your brain today?”
Belfair Gardens is at 60 Oak Forest Road Bluffton, SC 29910.
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Jingle JingleThe 21st Annual Hilton Head Hospital Jingle Jingle 5K Run and Health Walk took place at 9 a.m., on Saturday, December 22 on and around the Hilton Head Hospital Center Campus and Main Street.
The Family 5K Run & Health Walk features a colorful seasonal theme and provides participants a chance to burn off those extra holiday calories. The race features all standard male and female running divisions. The first 400 participants will receive a long sleeve event t-shirt, jingle bells, and a candy cane.
An award ceremony featuring refreshments and door prizes will be held following the race. Holiday prizes will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers, plus the top three in each age category will also receive unique holiday awards.
Participants are asked to bring gift cards, or phone cards for donations to benefit CODA ( Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse ). People who donate gift or phone cards will qualify to win a Holiday Gift Package valued at over $150.
1/1/13 Polar Bear RunOver 250 annually participate in New Year's Resolution Run. The 5K Run & Health Walk will start and finish at The Cinemax
Cinema in Bluffton and will take participants down The Buckwalter Parkway, Thru Buckwalter Place, up The Bluffton Parkway and back on Buckwalter Parkway to finish at Cinemax Cinema. We are looking at a new course for 2013 that would start and finish at Buckwalter Place All participants will receive a New Year’s Day Polar Bear 5K long sleeve T-Shirt. The New Year’s Day event will also include an Award Ceremony and Post Race Celebration. 2/9/13
Hilton Head Island Half Marathon 10K &5K
The 11th Annual Hilton Head Island Half Marathon 10K & 5K is Saturday, February 9th from Jarvis Creek Park. Jarvis Creek Park, features plenty of open space and a beautiful 11 acre lake. The Hilton Head Island Half Marathon features a scenic course running thru Jarvis Creek Park, Crossings Park and over the Broad Creek. It's fast and flat with a slight incline at the bridge over the Broad Creek, which is about a 1 mile span and is done twice. The HH Half Marathon has been a huge success with race participation growing each year. Last year’s event featured another record crowd of 1230. Even bigger and better numbers are projected in 2013 as over 1500 people are expected to be on the starting line for one of the Island’s premier sporting events. The event benefits four local charities including the Hilton Head Rotary Club, The HH High School Softball Team and NAMI.
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The 21st Annual Hargray Hilton Head Island Bridge Run 10K & 5K was Sunday, October 21st at 8:00am. The event was presented by Atlantic Foot & Ankle Specialists and TD Bank,
America's Most Convenient Bank. The events started at Crossing Park and took participants over the Broad Creek on the Cross Island Parkway.
The Hargray Hilton Head Island Bridge Run offered Overall and Age Group awards in 5 year male and female race divisions for both the 10K & 5K race distances. All participants received a colorful Hargray Hilton Head Island Bridge Run Salty Dog Cafe T-shirt. The post race party and award ceremony featured refreshments, music, and door prizes.
Since 1992, the event has raised more than $37,000 for our charities: Area 8 Special Olympics and The Children's Relief Fund. This year the Low country tradition continued when more than 500 men, women, and children were once on hand to conquer the Broad Creek.
The Hargray Hilton Head Island Bridge Run was presented by Atlantic Foot & Ankle Specialists and TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank.The event is sponsored in part by Savannah Hilton Head International Airport, Subaru of Hilton Head, The Salty Dog Cafe, Harris Teeter, Palmetto Electric, Outback Steakhouse, Adventure Radio, Papa Johns Pizza, Atlanta Bread Company, Sports Addiction, Breakthrough Fitness Center, Hyperbaric Therapy of the Lowcountry, ECO Water, Hilton Head Diner, Island Bagel Company, The Smokehouse, San Miguel’s, Captain Woody’s, New York City Pizza and Oak Advisors.
The 21st Annual Hargray Hilton Head Island Bridge Run 10K & 5K was produced by Bear Foot Sports. For additional information visit bearfootsports.com or call 843/757-8520.
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Loaves & FishesAs I write this article, I am thinking of Ashley. She’s only eighteen months old, but already a whole new world of learning, growing and adventure has opened up to her. She’s so ex-cited about life. It seems like yesterday when I announced to the world, “Her name is Ash-ley.” Now I look at this little girl and wonder, “Is she afraid of anything?” I am. I’m afraid that the world I grew up in will be nothing like the world she has to navigate through. In my childhood, my greatest fears were falling off the monkey bars, getting a flat tire on my bike, and spilling paint on my new clothes. But in a world where violence against the in-nocent doesn’t surprise us anymore, children are molested and exploited by the adults in their lives, dysfunctional families are the norm rather than the exception, and God is being pushed out of the development of morals and values. I wish my fears could be only about falling off the playground equipment or spilling paint on a new outfit.
We simply don’t have a vocabulary adequate enough to describe the enormity of the evil, the darkness that has descended upon so many of our families. Then add to the fact that our children are not yet equipped to deal with all the problems in this world, and we find ourselves confronted with perhaps the greatest challenge facing our communities and families: providing tough love for our children in tough times.
I’m reminded of a question Jesus asked in Matthew 7:9-10, “Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?” When Jesus asked this question, He granted that most parents are motivated to give good gifts to their children. However, He knew that parents, no matter how well meaning, frequently do give stones instead of bread and serpents instead of fish. This is done when children ask for time and affection and are given material things instead. It is done when they ask for guidance and discipline and are given complete freedom and control over their behavior. It is done when the home becomes a resting place and filling station instead of a spiritual center where prayer and Bible study are the rule. It is done when no effort is spared to give them the finest education while little effort is made to anchor them in God’s Word. Yes, some parents do give stones and serpents to children when they ask for bread and fish.
What do our children need to grow and reach the potential God has bestowed upon them? Consider these suggestions:
1. Children need strong, disciplined, spiritually mature parents to serve as models and to surround them with nurturing love.2. Children need parents who have the strength to exercise consistent and reasonable discipline, even when it may cost a lot to do so.3. Children need to be reinforced with praise, trust, attention and affection in order to develop a sense of personal worth.4. Children need adults in their lives who can share with them wisdom from lessons they have learned.5. More than these, children need to be actively involved in a church family that worships the Lord and serves the suffering and hurting.6. Above all, children need to be brought up in the knowledge of those biblical truths that will lead them to follow Jesus and firmly plant their lives in Him.
By doing this, parents will give their children bread and fish, and more importantly the tough love they need to grow strong and healthy. I wonder if the world realizes that Ashley is different from the other children. I wonder if the world is aware that Ashley is special because she is MY LITTLE GIRL, a child that God lent me to raise in such a way that she will return to Him someday in heaven. Oh how I love her. Please world, go easy on her. She’s just a little girl who will probably never be fully equipped to deal with all of your problems. Protect her, Lord. She loves You.
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From its beginnings in 1974, The Hospital Auxiliary has displayed a passionate dedication to the health and wellness of our community. Before Hilton Head Hos-pital even opened its doors, local citizens were busy
establishing the not-for-profit Auxiliary, raising capital funds to build the hospital and developing a core group of volunteers who would be ready to serve on the first day patients arrived.
As the region has grown, so has the volunteer Auxiliary -- from serving a fledgling hospital on Hilton Head when fewer than 4,000 people populated the island, to our current reach into parts of Jasper County served by Coastal Carolina Hospital and the nearby Bluffton-Okatie Outpatient Center. We support 250 in-service volunteers at three sites and donate close to $46,000 annually: for scholarship funds, medication to low-income hospital patients, pharmaceuticals to patients at two Volunteers in Medicine clinics, and educational materi-als for women diagnosed with breast cancer. In addition the Auxiliary sponsors community blood drives and provides a campus transport golf cart (the “Trolley”) on the Hilton Head campus.
Our volunteers serve with heart – and love and care and devo-tion. Whether greeting arrivals in our lobbies, wheeling folks out to the car at the time of discharge, providing a warm blanket to a chilly visitor, or buttering the toast of a tired patient, our health care volunteers choose to make a positive difference in the overall experience of everyone who enters. Some volunteers are new retirees living in the area who wish to be involved. Others are high school or college students seeking a better understand-ing of the health care environment. Couples volunteer together. Volunteers refer friends to become volunteers. Patients who’ve had a positive experience want to “give back.” Whatever the mo-tivation, our volunteers give with their hearts, and our patients appreciate the service.
As noted in a recent letter to our hospital administration, “…every person I came in contact with at the hospital yesterday was delightful, including the very personable gentleman who picked me up in the Trolley as soon as I parked my car in the hospital lot…I’m new to the Island and was a bit nervous, but every per-son I encountered helped put me at ease….” This is the heart of our volunteer program.
A “Volunteer of the Year” is chosen from each hospital, and in 2011, Millie Timmerman was awarded this title at Hilton Head Hospital. I’d like to share what was noted in Millie’s nomination, as she inspires all who serve our patients:
Since 1979 (almost 33 years and 14,000 hours!), Millie has served the patients, families and staff in our Emergency Department with fierce dedication and joy in her heart. “The General,” as she’s fondly called by the ER team, knows what needs to be done – and she knows the correct way to do it.Millie, well into her senior years, volunteers every other week on both Saturday and Sunday, typically arriving by 9am and staying until 4:30pm…or later if needed. “She can run circles around us,” is a frequent phrase one hears when ER colleagues speak of Millie, and it’s true: she rarely stops during her shift.
The next best thing about Millie? She is an outstanding cook and she loves to feed “her” ER team! Sometimes it’s a simple pan of brownies…other times Millie’s treats are on a buffet table at her home, with an invitation to the entire ER staff: techs, physicians, nurses and volunteers. Everyone loves Millie Timmerman –her patients, the ER staff and her fellow volunteers.
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The Island Recreation Association and title spon-sor South Carolina Bank & Trust recently held the Hilton Head Oyster Festival on Fri., Nov. 9 from 4:30 pm to 9:00pm, Sat. Nov. 10 & Sun. Nov. 11,
2012 from 11 am - 5 pm. This three-day event was held at the Shelter Cove Community Park and featured a variety of oysters.
This family event featured live music and a kid’s zone that included moon bounces, carnival games, prizes and much more from Jumpin Jaxx. Thanks to Custom Audio Video, football fans caught both the NFL and college games at the park. Captain Woody’s Bar and Grill was back again cooking up the best oysters and local shrimp. There was also fried, grilled and stewed oysters and other food like grilled chicken, hamburgers and hot dogs. All food was sold separately. Attendees were encouraged to not forget to check out the Holiday Craft Show and Silent Auction that featured items such as rounds of golf, art from local artisans, and gift certificates from local restaurants up for bid.
Admission was only $5/per person with children 12 and under being free. All proceeds went to the Island Recreation Association’s Children’s scholarship fund which insures that “no child is denied” our recreation opportunities. Families enjoyed the Oyster Festival sponsored by South Carolina Bank and Trust!
For more information go to www.islandreccenter.org, call the Island Recreation Center at 681-7273 or email [email protected].
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Police DepartmentBluffton 843-706-4550Hardeeville 843-726-7777Hilton Head 843-842-4111
Fire DepartmentBluffton 843-757-2800Daufuskie 843-785-2116Hardeeville 843-784-3229Hilton Head 843-682-5100Levy 843-784-2543
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
Beaufort County Federal Bureau of Inves-tigation843-815-2180
Drug Enforcement Administration843-986-0457
Jasper County Silent Witness1-800-446-1006
Palmetto Poison Center1-800-222-1222
South Carolina PAL(Program Assistance Line for State Ser-vices)1-803-734-2050 – Voice & TDD
US Coast Guard Marine & Air Emergen-cies1-843-724-7616—Charleston1-912-786-5106—Tybee Island, GA Emer-gency1-912-786-5440—Tybee Island, GA Non Emergency
Wildlife Law Enforcement1-800-922-5431
UTILITIES
Electric Companies
Palmetto Electric Cooperative, Inc.843-681-55511-800-922-5551
South Carolina Electric & Gas 1-800-251-7234
Gas Companies
Palmetto Gas843-379-6200
Peoples Gas843-524-9223
South Carolina Electric & Gas 1-800-251-7234
Suburban Propane843-681-3919
Telephone
Hargray Phone Services843-314-1501—Hilton Head843-815-1600—Bluffton843-379-9000—Beaufort912-820-0009—Savannah
Water
Broad Creek Public Service District843-785-7582
Hardeeville Waste & Water Treatment843-784-3256
Hilton Head Public Service District843-681-5525
South Island Public Service District843-785-6224
HOSPITALS
Beaufort Memorial Hospital843-522-5200
Bluffton-Okatie Outpatient Center843-705-8800
Candler Hospital912-819-6000
Care Call at St. Joseph’s/ Candler1-800-622-6877
Coastal Carolina Hospital843-784-8000
Hilton Head Regional Medical Center843-681-6122
Memorial University Medical Center912-350-8000
Outpatient Surgery Center of Hilton Head843-682-5050
St. Joseph’s Hospital912-819-4100
The Surgery Center of Beaufort843-322-5800
AMBULANCE SERVICES
AAAAME—American AirAmbulance AirlineMedical Escorts & Worldwide Medical Transports, Inc.800-558-5387
Air Ambulance Network800-327-1966
MedCenter Air800-421-9195
Personal Care Ambulance877-763-1222MPORTANT NUMBERS
American Cancer Society1-800-ACS-2345
American Heart Association843-681-2355
American Red Cross 843-757-7437
Beaufort County Alcohol & Drug Abuse Department843-757-1500
Beaufort County EnvironmentalHealth Department843-525-7627
Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse1-800-868-CODA (1-800-868-2632)
Deep Well Crisis Center843-785-2849
Domestic Violence Hotline843-706-4567
Fish and Wildlife Service912-652-4415—Savannah843-784-6751--Hardeeville
National Center for Missing& Exploited Children1-800-843-5678
National HOPE Line Network1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
National Runaway Switchboard1-800-RUN-AWAY (1-800-786-2929)
S. C. Department of Health & Environmental Control843-846-1030
Secret Service843-724-4691
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ADULT DAY CARE
Memory Matters843-842-6688
Share Senior Center843-785-6444
AMBULANCE SERVICES
AAAAME—American Air Ambu-lance AirlineMedical Escorts & Worldwide Medi-cal Transports, Inc.800-558-5387
Air Ambulance Network800-327-1966
MedCenter Air800-421-9195
Personal Care Ambulance877-763-1222
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES
Belfair Gardens843-815-5350
Broad Creek 843-341-7300
Carolina House of Bluffton843-815-2555
Carolina House of Hilton Head843-342-5599
Hawthorne Inn at Hilton Head843-342-6565
Palm Meadows Court843-342-7122
Palm Meadows Village843-689-9143
Riverside at Belfair843-815-2338
Savannah Square Retirement Com-munity912-927-7550
AUTISM CARE and SERVICES
Autism, Inc.843-706-0830
CANCER CARE CENTERS
Nancy N and J C Lewis Cancer and Research Pavillion912-819-2277
South Carolina Cancer Specialists, PA843-689-2895—Hilton Head843-208-2895---Hardeeville
Summit Cancer Care PC843-784-7777—Hardeeville1-800-699-9627
CHIROPRACTORS
Bluffton Family Chiropractic843-706-3472
Carolina Chiropractic & Holistic Center843-706-2847
Chiropractic Care Center843-689-9292
Island Chiropractic Center843-842-7575
Main Street Health Center843-342-3333
Off-Island Chiropractic843-815-3400
Palmetto Chiropractic & Sports Health Center843-757-9950
Specific Chiropractic843-689-2273
EAR, NOSE & THROAT
Beaufort ENT& Allergy843-525-6622
Ear, Nose & Throat Associates of Savannah912-351-3030
Palmetto Ear, Nose & Throat, PA843-681-2300
ELDER LAW
Svalina Law Firm843-837-7800—Bluffton843-524-0333---Beaufort
GASTEROENTEROLOGY SERVICES
The Center for Digestive and Liver Health912-303-4200
HEART CENTERS
Cardiology Associates of Savannah912-927-3434---St Joseph’s Medical Center
Hilton Head Heart, PA843-682-2800---Hilton Head843-815-5661---Bluffton
Savannah Cardiology843-682-2740---Hilton Head/Okatie912-352-8700---Savannah
Savannah Vascular & Cardiac Insti-tute912-352-8346
HOME HEALTH SERVICES
Amedisys Home Health Services843-681-7605
Comfort Keepers843-757-7731
Home Instead Senior Care843-842-3372
Hospice Care of the Lowcountry843-706-2296—Bluffton843-342-8919---Hilton Head IslandRight at Home Health Services843-815-7890
HOMEMAKER SERVICES
Home Instead Senior Care843-842-3372
Jasper County Department of Social Services843-726-7747
HOSPICE
Agape Community Hospice843-645-2290--Ridgeland
Carolina Hospice Care843-521-4369—Beaufort
Hospice Care of the Lowcountry843-342-8919—Hilton Head Island843-706-2296---Bluffton
Tidewater Hospice843-757-9388
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Beaufort Memorial Hospital843-522-5200
Bluffton-Okatie Outpatient Center843-705-8800
Candler Hospital912-819-6000
Care Call at St. Joseph’s/ Candler1-800-622-6877
Coastal Carolina Medical Center843-784-8000
Hilton Head Regional Medical Center843-681-6122
Memorial University Medical Center912-350-8000
Outpatient Surgery Center of Hilton Head843-682-5050
St. Joseph’s Hospital912-819-4100
The Surgery Center of Beaufort843-322-5800
HOSPITALIZATION, MEDICAL AND SURGICAL PLANS
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina843-785-2101---Hilton Head843-521-4000---Beaufort843-837-0950---Bluffton
Coastal Plains Insurance843-785-7733---Hilton Head Island843-706-3006---Bluffton
Global Health Group, Inc843-689-3100
Kinghorn Insurance Services843-785-2101—Hilton Head843-837-8000---Bluffton
Lowcountry Insurance Services, Inc843-815-2121
HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERA-PY
Hyperbaric Therapy of the Lowcountry843-681-3300
MASSAGE THERAPISTSIsland Medical Spa843-689-3322
Massage Therapy Associates843-683-2273
Massage Therapy, Inc843-785-7822
Ocean Tides Spa843-341-8056
MEALS ON WHEELS/NUTRITION CENTERS
Jasper County Council on Aging843-726-5601Hilton Head Natural Medicine Center843-842-4737
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES
Beaufort Medical Equipment843-379-2800
Burke’s Main Street Pharmacy843-681-2652
Low Country Home Oxygen843-342-3423
Mobility Concepts of Savannah, Inc912-233-1050
NURSING HOMES
Broad Creek Care Center843-341-7300
NHC Healthcare of Bluffton843-705-8220
The Preston Health Center843-689-7077
ORTHOPEDIC SERVICES
Low Country Spine & Sport843-208-2420
Optim Orthopedics912-209-4041
Southeastern Orthopedic Center800-827-6536
The Sport & Spine Institute843-836-7022
PATHOLOGY SERVICES
Professional Pathology Services, PC803-252-1913
PEDIATRICIANS
Palmetto Pediatrics of The Low Country843-706-3206Savannah Pediatric Surgery912-350-7914
Seaside Pediatrics of Bluffton843-757-8663
PHARMACIES
Burke’s Main Street Pharmacy843-681-2652
Lowcountry Compounding Pharmacy843-645-9986
Stephens Compounding Pharmacy843-686-3735
PHYSICIAN FINDER
Beaufort Memorial 877-532-6472
PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER
Finger & Associates912-354-4411
RECREATION CENTERS
Island Recreation Association843-681-7273
REHABILITATION CENTERS
Broad Creek Care Center843-341-7300
Coastal Carolina Hospital843-784-8000
Hilton Head Hospital843-682-7300
Island Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation843-342-3012
SENIOR CENTERS & SERVICES
Jasper County Council on Aging843-726-5601
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Senior Services of Beaufort County843-524-1787
SLEEP DISORDER CENTERS
Coastal Neurology843-522-1420
Hilton Head Neurology843-681-4966
SUPPORT GROUPS
Hilton Head Deep Well Project843-785-2849
Jasper County Council on Aging843-726-5601
Memory Matters843-842-6688
Senior Services of Beaufort County843-524-1787
TRANSPORTATION
Friends with Wheels (Medical Only)843-681-2580
Personal Care Ambulance877-763-1222
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer Center—United Way843-837-2000
WHEELCHAIRS-LIFTS, RAMPS & ACCESSIBLE VANS
Beaufort Medical Equipment843-379-2800
Burke’s Main Street Pharmacy843-681-2652
Personal Care Ambulance877-763-1222
References:Retrieved October 25, 2012 from The Real Yellow Pages, Hargray Phone Directory, March 2011-2012 and www.411.com. Retrieved August 25, 2011 from The Real Yellow Pages, Hargray Phone Directory, March 2011-2012.
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