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ISSUE 4 May 2013

MOTHERAS GATEKEEPERTO CONSCIENCE

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More Women RUNNING than ever!

ISSUE 4 May 2013

Curing Skin Cancer

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Becoming a mother was probably, alongside my marriage, the most life-changing event of my life. Learning to care so deeply and love unconditionally is incredible and literally awe inspiring. My children have become my inspiration; every morning they make my day brighter and each day they make me a better person. It is my love for them that keeps me motivated and working hard throughout the week.

There is no one article this month that is my favorite. Instead, it’s the entire collection that makes this issue one of my favorites. Because it’s May, we have focused on women’s health, and there is truly inspiration and hope found throughout this issue. I am confident that mothers and women of all ages will pass on this issue to their friends and family as they, too, see that moving through womanhood can be easier than once thought.

This month we introduce you to Dr. Alysa Herman, a specially skilled skin cancer surgeon, but she isn’t just any surgeon. She performs Mohs micrographic surgery. Since the age of seven, this exceptional woman knew that she wanted to be a doctor and throughout the years she has not only cured skin cancer here at home but in many countries across the world.

We dedicate this issue to all women and we thank you for all you do to support and love your family and loved ones. So often you give beyond expectations, sacrificing your own needs and desires. There’s nothing more admirable than that, but remember to take the time to take care of yourself, body and soul.

Here’s to your well-being!

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HEALTHY BODY, MIND & SOUL

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18. ALYSA HERMAN M.D.20. 7 SYMPTOMS OF HORMONAL IMBALANCE

8. WATER SAFETY & YOUR FAMILY10. CHILDREN PASS ON LOVE THEY RECEIVE12. MOTHER AS GATEKEEPER TO CONSCIENCE14. NOT EVERYONE ATTENDS THE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL16. GIRLS DRINKING SODA AND OSTEOPOROSIS

22. MORE WOMEN RUNNING THAN EVER! 24. WHOLE BODY CRYOTHERAPY

30. STEM CELL THERAPY

32. BROWN VS. WHITE34. RAVIOLI FILLED WITH MASHED POTATOES.

8. WATER SAFETY & YOUR FAMILY

10. CHILDREN PASS ON LOVE THEY RECEIVE

12. MOTHER AS GATEKEEPER TO CONSCIENCE

14. NOT EVERYONE ATTENDS THE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL

16. GIRLS DRINKING SODA AND OSTEOPOROSIS

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Accidental drowning is the leading cause of death among 1-4 year olds in Florida annually. What’s unfortunate is that most parents don’t realize that drowning is a silent killer, usually giving no warning sign that a child is in trouble.” The good news is that most drowning accidents are preventable when families take proper water safety precautions.

FUN IN THE SUNDrowning can happen at any age, that’s why it’s important for parents to keep a close eye on their children at the beach and pool, regardless of how old the kids are. It’s also important for children to learn how to swim at an early age.

Miami Children’s Hospital’s Dan Marino Outpatient Center proudly provides swimming and safety programs, which can be very beneficial for both kids and their parents. The center’s swimming pools are enclosed and heated for year-round comfort. Teaching plans are individualized, including lessons for infants and children with special needs.

In addition to swimming lessons, families with pools in their home should have a pool fence of at least 4 feet, especially with toddlers and small children in the house. You may even consider installing a pool alarm.

Other ways to prevent accidents around the pool, include:• Removing toys from the pool after the kids are done playing.• Keeping rescue equipment like lifesavers easily accessible. • Dumping water from Kiddie pools after use. • Establishing household rules about using the pool. If you leave your

child with a babysitter, make sure he/she is aware of the pool rules.

DANGER IN UNEXPECTED PLACESDrowning can happen very quickly. What’s more, it can happen in less than one inch of water.

Parents with babies and toddlers, for example, should never leave their child unattended leave a baby unattended in the tub, near a full sink, toilet or bucket of water.

Finally, it’s a good idea for parents and expecting parents to learn CPR. This, along with other proper safety practices can ensure your children stay safe around water.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For more information, visit www.mch.com.Ms. Duncan is the SafeKids Coordinator at Miami Children’s Hospital.

For many families, spending time at the pool and beach are a favorite summer pastime. But water can be very dangerous to your children, putting them at risk of drowning.

By Malvina Duncan, RN

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10 MAY 2013

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CHILDREN PASS ON LOVE THEY RECEIVE

When your children are living at home, there are days you think you’ll go crazy. The non-stop noise, the telephones and the slamming of the doors can drive any human being out of their mind.

And then it happens. You find yourself watching your son drive off to college and it’s hard to believe that 18 years have gone by and your child is all grown up.

Mothers spend so much of their lives doing things for their children that when the children leave home, mothers have to get use to the silence. Even having time for themselves seems strange at first.

Letting go was not easy for me, but when my sons went off to college I still had my daughter at home to console my aching heart. But this month, our daughter will graduate from high school and once again I find myself looking back, astonished at how fast the time has flown by. Thinking about her graduation reminded me about an incident that happened with my younger son.

I received a package from him one day and because my birthday was a week away, I thought it was a birthday present. I can still remember how excited I was that he had remembered my birthday. I was teary eyed and emotional as I opened the package. Then I found the new shirt I had bought for him before he left and a button taped to a piece of paper where he had scribbled, “Mom, please sew this button back on the shirt. Thank you. Love, C.” Motherhood, does it ever end? Do we really want it to end?

As I was sewing the button on his shirt, I thought about all the times my parents have been there for me. I thought about all the loving, thoughtful things they have done for me over the years for no other reason than just because I am their daughter. I have memories of my mother sewing and making me clothes and memories of her also mending my heart. When you grow up receiving love from your parents, you end up giving it to your children. The love that you receive in small doses on a daily basis becomes a part of you and when you become a parent you pass that on to your children.

It wasn’t until I became a parent that I realized how much my parents loved me. Someday my children will understand all the things I now see so clearly. Parenthood does that to you. It teaches you about life and gives you the opportunity to view your childhood through a different set of eyes.

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.

By Maria Luisa Salcines

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With Mother’s Day on your minds, let me dare to state the obvious: Children who have the good fortune to interact with their mothers a lot develop healthier consciences. There is even solid scientific research to support what most people have long sensed on this point.

The human conscience is part of the likeness to God that is built into us by our Creator. It is the internal monitor for behavior. It approves or disapproves our actions, gives us assurance to proceed or warns us about dangers ahead. But a person’s conscience is like a thermostat. Someone has to set it.

In a study done a decade ago now, toddlers were encouraged to imitate their mothers in such simple actions as playing tea party or tending to a stuffed animal. The researchers indexed the children in terms of their readiness to imitate what they observed. Then, in subsequent sessions, they evaluated those same young children as they were enticed with prizes for games they could win only by cheating or breaking an object that had some value to them.

Here is how the correlation worked: Toddlers who eagerly imitated their mothers were more likely to follow the rules and more likely to exhibit a sense of guilt when they broke something.

I’m not a psychologist, so I can’t offer any meaningful analysis of the experiment or how it was conducted. I’m just an ordinary guy who remembers his mother’s influence in his life. I have watched my own children interact with their mother and I have cringed at some of the undisciplined behavior I have seen in kids who seem to feel no guilt or remorse for irresponsible things they do.

The furor over “attachment parenting” explored in a recent Time magazine article largely misses the point. It isn’t how long a child is breast-fed or put in a sling versus a bouncy seat; it is consistent and nurturing relationships with parents that create security and emotional health.

Maybe the fact that I didn’t want my fourth grade teacher, Mrs. Whaley, to tell my mother about the words she heard me using on the playground that day is evidence to support what the psychologists have since measured. Maybe all of us who had mothers who invested energy in our moral and spiritual development have thought at times, “I hope my mom never finds out about this!” They forced us to think about our behavior until we internalized some values of our own.

If you are wrestling with a tough ethical dilemma, it might help you to think about your mother for a few minutes – even though Mother’s Day may have already passed.

“My child, listen when your father corrects you. Don’t neglect your mother’s instruction.” Proverbs 1:8 NLT

MOTHER AS GATEKEEPER TO CONSCIENCE

By Rubel Shelly

14 MAY 2013

We are in the midst of an era where school choice is there for the taking and what each school has to offer is unique. The blend of its faculty, extracurricular activities, college-level course offerings and leadership, not to mention its overall atmosphere and goals, distinguish one school from another. Taking all of this, and more, into consideration is especially important when deciding which school is best for your child.

Not Everyone Attends the Neighborhood School

One of the most important aspects to research is the school’s expectations. The school should be demanding enough to challenge your child but not so demanding that it takes the fun out of learning. Traditional public schools provide a superb education, but if your child has special interests or the neighborhood school isn’t challenging enough, it’s likely that a charter or private school would be more appropriate and provide a more personalized experience.

It is also important that social standards are high. Children of all ages need to be taught how to treat others, resolve conflict, show respect, be a good winner and continue on when they don’t succeed at first. Teachers play a big role in social education simply because students often spend more time with their teachers than with their parents, so it’s essential that social skills are part of their day.

As it is important that children learn to respect authority, it’s just as critical that they learn to be independent. When children are left to work on a project independently, it helps them develop critical thinking skills, and when the task is completed, it provides a sense of pride and an I-can-do-it attitude, leaving them wanting to do more. Having the independence to be creative and make mistakes, when appropriate, allows students to think for themselves and develop problem-solving abilities.

Last but not least is the school’s atmosphere. It should have an overall feel of encouragement and support with high expectations that your child can meet. Although we want our children to learn discipline and respect, it doesn’t mean that the school must be unfriendly. Remember, if you wouldn’t want to spend all day there, your child wouldn’t either.

Every school is unique and what is right for one child may not be right for another. So, even if your best friend enrolls her child in one school, you still need to do your research so that you can choose the school that is right for your child.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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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Of all the bad diet habits embraced by teens, the replacement of water and milk with soda is probably one of the most common problems and, unfortunately, this bad choice affects not only their weight but the development and strength of their bones as well.

According to recent studies, the increased intake of soda, although not directly affecting the body’s calcium levels, makes bones more prone to developing osteoporosis later in life. Research is still needed to support or confirm the cause-effect relationship between soda intake and the altered bone density, occurring mainly in girls in their 20s, but what already has been proven by two different studies is that a diet rich in soda and carbonated drinks makes a person up to four times more likely to suffer a bone fracture.

The higher the bone density, the lower the risk of fracture, so an increased risk of bone fracture means a lower density of bone mass, which is the characteristic of osteoporosis. In healthy people, the highest mass density and bone strength is reached around the age of 20, so building bone mineral density (BMD) during teenage years and early adulthood is the first condition for maintaining a healthy locomotor system and preventing osteoporosis.

The recommended daily dose of calcium, according to the National Academy of Sciences, is as follows:

• 500 milligrams (mg) of calcium for kids aged 2-3 years,

• 800 mg for children aged 4-8 years,

• 1,300 mg of calcium for kids and teens aged 9-18 years.

But if soda intake does not affect the bones’ calcium level, how is it possible for these beverages to be responsible for the onset of osteoporosis symptoms?

POTENTIAL LINK BETWEEN SODA INTAKE AND OSTEOPOROSIS

Scientists don’t have a clear answer for this at the moment but a possible explanation for the adverse effects soft drinks have on bone health could come from the high levels of

phosphorus in these beverages. According to laboratory studies, the phosphoric acid found in soda could

stimulate the breakdown of bones when in too high amounts.

Another explanation could be that many teens completely replace the intake of milk with soda, meaning that they replace a calcium-rich beverage with a calcium-free and potentially

bone-destroying one. As a consequence, even if soda had no negative impact on bones, this

replacement would still favor the occurrence of osteoporosis by preventing the delivery of sufficient

amounts of calcium to bones. This fact is confirmed by statistical data showing that kids and teens who drink soda usually have very low amounts of milk or avoid milk completely.

However, there are also some researchers sustaining the opposite: a study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition found that kids who drank non-dairy beverages and soft drinks had higher total calcium intakes than those who didn’t and concluded that one does not necessarily eliminate milk from the diet when drinking several glasses of soda per day. Still, this isn’t exactly the best argument or approach as it does not analyze the potential link between soda intake and calcium levels or osteoporosis, rather the effects of a “regular” diet compared to a milk-rich/soda-free diet on one’s overall calcium intake.

We’ll therefore conclude by saying that there are more studies and evidence proving that young adults, teens and kids – especially girls – drinking higher amounts of soda are more likely to develop osteoporosis and are more prone to bone fractures due to an altered bone mass density. Our advice, therefore, is to encourage your kids and teens to consume the daily dose of calcium that’s recommended for their age and to practice weight-bearing activities, such as rope jumping, running, football, tennis or gymnastics, to help build stronger bones.

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18. ALYSA HERMAN M.D.

20. 7 SYMPTOMS OF HORMONAL IMBALANCE

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The snapshot shows a little girl with her arm placed round her brother, their backs to the camera. They’re seated on the bow of a boat, their blond hair blowing in the wind, their arms and legs uncovered and tan. “This photo of my brother and me sums up my whole childhood,” says Alysa Herman, M.D. But it’s an image that is unlikely to be reenacted now because these days when Dr. Herman goes out in the sun, she’s never without a hat, protective clothing or sunscreen.

Dr. Herman is a skin cancer surgeon, one of a handful so accomplished that she is trained to perform Mohs micrographic surgery, the main surgical procedure used to treat skin cancer. She operates her own private practice in Coral Gables. She is also affiliated with Fredric Brandt, M.D., the internationally known dermatologist, for whom she handles skin cancer cases.

Born and raised in the Bahamas, Dr. Herman gets her fair coloring from Austrian ancestry. When she was only seven, she decided to become a doctor, having been inspired by a BBC documentary she saw about Madame Curie. By age 11, she had persuaded the family’s doctor to allow her to shadow him. She was unwavering in her desire, even though her parents did not encourage her. “My parents wanted me to become a lawyer. Even virtually on the eve of entering medical school, they kept telling me it wasn’t too late to change my mind.”

When she was 15, young Alysa went off to boarding school in Connecticut and then entered Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. After that, she earned her medical degree from the Boston University School of Medicine before coming to Miami as an intern at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. In the meantime, she had become fascinated with dermatology, so she performed her residency in the field at Cornell-New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. “You know, they say that the eyes are the mirror of the soul but the skin can be the portal that shows what is happening in the rest of the body,” she says.

Dermatology is a broad field and within it, Dr. Herman found herself fascinated by Mohs surgery, a type of microscopically controlled surgery used to treat common types of skin cancer. “I found it all so fascinating. This is a field that combines surgery, oncology and dermatology. With Mohs, you can trace the roots of the cancer and get a cure rate of over 99 percent. So it’s a definitive procedure, it’s curative and it’s a

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safe outpatient procedure,” said Dr. Herman. In fact, it was perfect for someone like her, who had loved the game “Operation” when she was a child.

So, after finishing her dermatology training, Dr. Herman went on to become a Mohs Micrographic Surgery Fellow in Los Angeles. Afterward, she returned to Miami to join a dermatology practice and in 2011 set up her own private practice in Coral Gables. In addition to overseeing a busy practice, Dr. Herman is also the current president of the Miami Dermatology Society and on the faculty of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

When she was growing up, the notion that the sun could be dangerous was laughable, says Dr. Herman, who would return home from school to find “my mum sunning herself in her bikini, Barbra Streisand or Barry Manilow playing in the background, and she’d be brown as a coffee bean,” Dr. Herman recalls. Weekends were for boating, and “on Sunday nights, at my house, it would be Solarcaine Aloe gel,” she recalls.

Nowadays, though, it’s a much different story. Dr. Herman goes to the Bahamas to see her family and friends as often as possible, but when she goes boating, she’s covered in protective clothing. “My friends laugh at me,” she says. But they also turn to her when they develop skin cancer. “I’ve operated on many of my childhood friends,” she noted.

Dr. Herman is so passionate about her work that she spends most of her time consumed by it, both on and off duty. In 2005, she and a few of her colleagues formed the “Blade and Light Society,” a nonprofit organization that provides free care and teaches doctors in developing countries abroad. (The society is named for the scalpel and laser; the instruments the doctors use to do much of their healing.) Thus far, they have worked in Chile, Greece,

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“This is one of the most fulfilling things I do,” says Dr. Herman. “When I was in Chile, I saw patients who had to wait a year to see a doctor; so as a result, their tumors were of significant size and complexity. In Colombia, I met so many people who developed skin cancer working out in the coffee fields who were never educated about the need for sun protection,” added Dr. Herman.

Dr. Herman spends a lot of time trying to educate her patients about skin cancer, which is rising at epidemic rates. “I’m in my early 40s and when I started my training I never saw someone my own age with skin cancer. Now I do surgery on 20- and 30-year-olds. I see so much skin cancer on young people that it’s alarming. I recently took off a skin cancer from the lower eyelid of a 21-year-old college student,” she said.

This is why she explains to her patients that there is no such thing as a “protective tan.” “Any change in skin color, whether it is red from a sunburn or brown from a tan, is the body’s signal that damage is occurring,” she says. She recommends self-tanning creams or spray tanning as healthier options for those who want the look. She is also a foe of tanning salons and marvels over their proliferation in Miami. “I understand they are very efficient, but they are also undoubtedly one of the most damaging ways of getting UV radiation, and they are much more damaging than natural sunlight.”

As the interview drew to a close, Dr. Herman offered these parting words of advice, “As corny as it sounds, I practice what I preach. I wear polarized sunglasses to protect my eyes, and I wear sunscreen with SPF 30 every day, even when it’s raining. I put it next to my toothpaste so I’ll remember, and that’s what I tell my patients to do too.”

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If you’re a woman, you most likely have a personal relationship with hormonal imbalance. We have been taught that this imbalance is just something that women have to endure but that’s not necessarily so. There are ways to mitigate the chaos.

Adapted by Lora Incardona

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According to WomenToWomen.com, the following are the most common symptoms of hormonal imbalance:

• Irregular/absent periods: Increasing irregularities in your period signal a disruption in the hormonal activity that controls menstruation. Oftentimes, the cause is an imbalance in estrogen and progesterone due to the effects of cortisol, one of our stress hormones.

• Weight gain: Changes to your weight or the shape of your body are another noticeable symptom. Shifting hormones tell your body to store fat in the abdominal area, even if you’ve never had a weight problem before.

• Irritability/moodiness: Feeling out of control, overwhelmed or moody results from sudden changes in the balance of estrogen, testosterone and progesterone.

• Skin issues: Adult acne is associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal condition that also causes irregular or absent menstrual periods due to ovulation irregularities.

• Hair loss/unusual hair growth: Imbalances between estrogen and testosterone can cause thinning hair and an imbalance of testosterone can lead to unusual hair growth.

• Infertility: Women with PCOS often have high amounts of androgens (including testosterone) and impaired sugar tolerance that leads to increased estrogen, followed by lack of ovulation/infertility.

• Fatigue/loss of energy: Not getting enough sleep makes you feel tired, but fatigue can occur even when you do get plenty of sleep, leaving you feeling physically and emotionally drained.

It’s important to listen to your body and acknowledge changes that may be occurring. So often the negative changes we experience are related to hormonal imbalance. If you’re experiencing changes that are taking away the joy of life, talk to your doctor and do some research on natural options.

If you’re experiencing what you think may be hormonal imbalance, consider visiting WomenToWomen.com, a site that offers a Hormonal Health Profile and provides information about specific symptoms, as well as strategies to help you fight hormonal imbalance.

Reproduced in part with permission from WomenToWomen.com.

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By Frankie Ruiz

More Women RUNNING Than Ever!

Much discussion has revolved around the topic of whether women should run or not. If the most recent statistics of the past few years are any indication, the answer is a resounding “YES!” According to Running USA’s State of the Sport report for 2012, there were 7.6 million female finishers of road running events in the country. That is over a million more than the number of male finishers. Women are winning!

It may have been Roberta Gibb and Kathrine Switzer running the Boston Marathon back in the 1960s that planted the seed for female participation in competitive running events and resulting in the female running population boom during the last 15 years and the creation of events specifically geared for women only. The percentage of finishers that compete in half marathons is now 60% female, apparently making the distance of 13.1 miles the current preferred distance of choice for women. These races, along with the ever-growing popularity of destination marathons, are expected to continue to fuel the women participation numbers.

There are obvious signs that a whole lot of good is happening when this many women are running: social connections, physical fitness, stress relief and the resilient character building that comes with the sense of accomplishment as a runner improves. Running is also the perfect gateway exercise to so many other forms physical fitness activities. Who knows, it might be a steppingstone to train for a triathlon one day, which also has a record number of women participants. There are even career benefits, as was described at Forbes online that published an article on women in sports citing a study by the mutual fund company Oppenheimer that found that 82% of women in executive level jobs had played sports and that nearly half of women earning over $75,000 identified themselves as “athletic.” So, you have this consistent rapidly increasing popularity of the sport of running for women and all these positive benefits being identified. What are you waiting for, ladies?

HERE’S HOW YOU GET STARTED:

• See Your Doctor to Be Cleared. Hopefully it is a doctor that runs or works out!

• Get Fitted. Make sure you visit a specialty running store to get fitted for the right shoes and clothing.

• Identify a Goal. Everyone doesn’t need to start running to race; however, to get you jump-started and really committed I recommend choosing a local 5k race that is about 6 weeks away. Check online listings or ask a friend.

• Use a Training Application. There are hundreds out there if not thousands that can provide worthy guides to follow as your prepare yourself for the race.

• Join a Social Running Group. The good news is that there are probably more groups running in your neighborhood than your think.

• Don’t Stop. Once you get yourself going make sure you don’t stop! Running needs you and your need it consistently, no more than a day or two in between runs so that you reap the cardio benefits and get yourself to the point where you are enjoying your running because you are in running shape.

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CRYOTHERAPYWhole Body

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Whole body cryotherapy was

developed in 1978, and the

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USA by Ageless Cocoons.

A cryosauna lowers a subject’s skin temperature anywhere from 90.5 to 32 degrees (with the environment surrounding the subject at a temperature of about negative 274°F!) for a period of three minutes.

This treatment results in an energy boost and skin rejuvenation. The top layers of the skin react to the cold as a danger signal and send a message to the brain that stimulates all the regulatory functions of the body, producing a review of all areas that may not be functioning to their fullest potential.

In an effort to intensify athletic training even further while shortening recovery time, some elite athletes are taking that concept to the next level – whole body cryotherapy. When the subject’s exterior is cooled to these levels, the immune system is stimulated and every organ in the body is affected positively.

The biochemical processes that occur during this time consume fat and promote the regeneration of muscles, healthy joints, firmer and healthier skin, cellulite reduction and increased libido, while reducing muscle soreness, injury and surgery recovery time, anxiety, depression and fatigue.

A group of Polish scientists took the idea and made a whole body cryotherapy chamber the physical therapy that it is today, triggering the release of endorphins that induce immediate pain relief.

The experience is invigorating and improves a variety of conditions such as psychological stress, insomnia, rheumatism, muscle and joint pain, fibromyalgia, itching and psoriasis. The immediate effect of skin cooling and analgesia lasts for 5 minutes but the release of endorphins can have a lasting effect, the pains and signs of inflammation, as found in blood tests, remaining suppressed for weeks. The effects of extreme cold and endorphin release have been scientifically studied.

Cryotherapy seems to fulfill all necessary conditions for rehabilitation in osteoporosis as well. It has numerous advantages: short application time, well tolerated and quick symptom improvement. In addition, contraindications against cryotherapy are rare. All this makes cryotherapy a method for a broad use in prophylactics and treatment of osteoporosis.

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Dr. Rodrigo Rodriguez, Medical director and cofounder of International Bio Care Hospital and Medical Center, is an internationally acclaimed and widely respected physician with a succesful academic career, and many research papers, symposia and conferences in his curriculum.

PH. 1-800-701-7345 dr.rodriguez@biocarehospital.comwww.biocarehospital.com

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By Rodrigo Rodriguez, M.D.

THE REAL FACTS ABOUT STEM CELL THERAPY

Stem Cell Therapy transplantation not only proves the correctness of our belief but reinforces our integrative, individualized complementary protocols that fully support the well-being, good nutritional status and freedom from toxins and opportunistic infections as the underlying foundation for any long-term successful program.

IBC’s Stem Cell Program begins with a full medical evaluation, physical examination, laboratory workup and, very important, tests to assess immune performance, nutritional status and presence of infectious activity. The well-being, integrity and health of the host is a pre-condition that helps the transplanted stem cells to reach the damaged area in higher concentrations, making the therapy far more efficient.

Looking for and fighting against opportunistic infections that are silent and many times overlooked, can assure a much better environment that will offer the best possibilities of successful grafting with all of its promising results. Bio Care Hospital and Health Center has always actively pursued integrative complementary programs that bring balance to the body as a path to health.

After the initial evaluation and management, a harvesting date and site will be decided according to the patient’s individual complementary protocols.

STEM CELL THERAPY

Autologous adult stem cells are best represented and harvested from three major sources:• Hematopoietic stem cells: Also known as autologous blood-derived

stem/progenitor cells, they are obtained from circulating blood, from which pheresis, a standard blood bank procedure, separates the stem cells from other blood components, which can be transfused back to the patient.

• Bone marrow stem cells: A rich source of high quality stem cells is the bone marrow, which offers one of the most sought after cells due to its abundance, high efficacy and practicality of the method.

• Mesenchymal stem cell: These cells are extracted from body fat, normally requiring a liposuction-type of procedure that yields a good dosage of high quality stem cells.

In all the above mentioned protocols, IBC Hospital implements high quality, state-of-the-art technology and a comfortable, painless procedure. IBC wants to offer the results of well-being in an environment where integrative medicine, great nutrition and comfort surround our patients.

Cells harvested from any of these tissues are then isolated, concentrated, nourished and, in most of the cases, re-infused intravenously. Administered circulating stem cells can locate different organs or tissues of the body by following biochemical signals that guide them to the areas in need: a process called chemo-attraction.

Stem cells, or transplanted stem cells, appear to be able to reduce inflammation and can respond to damage in the body in a flexible and dynamic way. Bed rest, good nutrition and hydration from the day before to ideally a couple of days after the transplant ensure the best possible conditions for the host. Side-effects are virtually none, because of the many reasons aforementioned.

Stem Cell Treatment in humans was first used to replenish bone marrow in leukemia patients treated with radiation or massive doses of chemotherapy. Now these technologies are used to treat a wide spectrum of conditions, such as spinal cord injuries, ALS, MS, Parkinson’s, diabetes II, arthritis, Crohn’s disease, lupus, neurological conditions, heart disease, pulmonary fibrosis and even some forms of cancer.

Of the many conditions that can be treated with stem cells, those of inflammatory nature, heart and vascular diseases, diabetes and neurological illnesses seem to be the best suited targets for this program.

1. No use of embryonic tissue,2. No tumorigenic risks.3. No blood borne diseases.4. Donor-Recipient matching is not required!5. Rejection or graft versus host is non-existent.

Anti-aging and rejuvenation has become an important area for the use of Stem Cell Therapy. It is only natural that a procedure that can help the restoration of human tissues will replenish functions that, in the proper environment of nutrition, weight loss and anti-inflammatory strategies, can bring back functions that people thought were lost due to aging.

Stem Cell Therapy has the potential to dramatically change the treatment of human disease and these modern technologies, fully understood not as a magic bullet, but as a very important part of an integrative medical protocol, will bring healing and well-being to a new level. Stem Cell-based repair in the 21st century will offer new hope for patients worldwide who otherwise would suffer from the relentless progression of disease.

IBC Hospital is excited and proud to share the research and benefits of this innovative treatment modality. To learn more about Stem Cell Therapy, visit the leading information resource on this topic at www.healthymagazine.com.

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BROWN vs.

WHITE

Fiber is an indigestible carbohydrate that fills you up, is very low in calories and is quite unique when compared with other carbohydrates.

There are two types of fiber: soluble fiber that soaks up water as it goes through the body and builds form to stool and insoluble fiber that rushes through the system. Both types aid in healthy digestion and weight loss: every 14 grams of fiber added to your diet trims your calories by 10%. So try to have 40 grams per day to feel full longer and to snack less.

There are many sources of fiber, but a good tip to increase your intake is to eat all your foods brown instead of white.

BROWN RICE – Brown rice is high in fiber, extremely low in sodium and is composed of 80% complex carbohydrates. Because brown rice is a whole food, it takes longer to digest than white rice, providing the body with sustained energy throughout the day.

BROWN BREAD – To prepare white flour, the outer part of the grain (the bran), where all the nutrients of the wheat are found, is removed. It is the bran that is rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals. In whole grain bread, the bran is ground to make the flour, thus maintaining its nutrients.

GRAINS – Grains, oats and legumes all have fiber but not all of them are high fiber foods. Oatmeal and barley are what stand out in this category.

All fruits and vegetables contain fiber, in different amounts: berries, apples, oranges, avocados, bananas, spinach and greens are those with the higher fiber content.

Here are some benefits of including high fiber foods in your diet:

• Promotes healthy gut function• Moderates swing of blood sugar levels• Absorbs and then eliminates bacterial toxins in the intestine• Supports immune system by crowding out harmful bacteria in the

colon and bulking up the stool• Keeps you fuller longer (slows down transit time in the stomach) • Reduces risk of colon cancer • Lowers cholesterol

Remember, aim for your 40 grams of fiber per day and see how your digestion improves and how much lighter you feel.

If your goal is to reduce weight, you can use fiber to work for you. If you now get about 12 grams of fiber per day and eat around 2,000 calories, with 26 grams of fiber you will feel full at 1,800 calories and with 40 grams of fiber you´ll feel full at 1,620 calories.

Do your math and try it! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Carolina MartinezCertified Health Coach, Institute for Integrative Nutritioncmartinez@healthyvalleyonline.com

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34. RAVIOLI FILLED WITH MASHED POTATOES.

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RAVIOLI FILLED with mashed

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INSTRUCTIONSPut the flour on your marble/wooden surface. Make a well in the middle of the flour, crack the eggs into it and add olive oil and salt. With a fork, lightly whisk the eggs while gathering flour from the wall of the well. When the mixture is almost complete, continue with your hands. Knead for 10 minutes. Wrap the dough in plastic and let it rest at room temperature for at least 15 minutes.

FOR THE MASHED POTATOESSimply make mashed potatoes with butter, olive oil, salt and pepper.

After the dough has set, roll it very thin and create two long strips about 2 inches wide each. Put dollops of mashed potatoes about half an inch apart on one strip. Then take the other pasta strip and lay it on top of the first and seal the edges very well, removing any air bubbles inside.

Finally take a circle-shaped mould of the same dimension of the ravioli and press firmly to seal all the edges. Finally, take a fork and slightly press the edges of each ravioli.

FOR THE SAUCEPlace the butter in a pot with a bit of olive oil. Cut the sage into slices and add it to the olive oil along with the pepper. When the butter is melted, pour the sauce over the ravioli and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

By Arnaldo Del Valle

While traveling, I always try to go to local markets to find spices and to old restaurants to find tradition. On my last trip to Italy, I had one of my greatest culinary experiences; I took a short class “wanna be Italiano” and went to many great restaurants where I could learn Italian culture around the table. It’s amazing how Italians accommodate to seasonal products, so everything they eat is always fresh.

This recipe is from a restaurant named “Terrazza del Chiostro” in Pienza, Italy. It’s a great combination of a great view and amazing food.

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Photo: Fabiola Peñaloza www.Fabiolapenaloza.com

INGREDIENTS

For the ravioli:

• 300 gr (2 cups ¼) “00” soft wheatflour

• 3 fresh large eggs

• 2 spoons olive oil

• 1 tsp salt

For the sauce:

• 9 oz unsalted butter

• 6 leaves of fresh green sage

• Pepper to taste

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May 20

Reconnective Yoga Class 7:00am – 8:30am Taught by Mauro ZollerBring your own yoga mat or towel.Hyatt Regency Miami400 South East Second Ave., Miami Fee: $18Taught in English. Interpretation in Spanish.For more information, contact Annette Diaz at annette@annettediaz.com or 305-720-8348, Beth Major at Miami2013seminar@gmail.com or 407-687-3238 or Tatiana Petrovich at tatianapetrovich@gmail.com.

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38 MAY 2013

Dr. Myles S. Wolf named Holder of The Peggy and Harold Katz Family Chair of Nephrology and Hypertension

The South Florida After-School All-Stars

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Dr. Myles S. Wolf, chief of the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension in the Department of Medicine at the Miller School of Medicine, was named the holder of The Peggy and Harold Katz Family Chair in recognition of his many research, educational and clinical advancements. The Katz’s latest gift will help Dr. Wolf work in unravel the role of mineral metabolism in chronic kidney disease.

The South Florida After-School All-Stars celebrated its 5th annual gala at the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum on April 13th. The honorees and guests enjoyed a showcase of arts, culinary exposition and special performances. This year’s gala delivered on its promise to be unlike any they had ever done before. All proceeds will go to support SFASAS in its efforts to provide middle school students with exceptional after-school programs.

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