A New Year
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A New Year
MIDDLE TENNESSEE FREE Get "Back" in Shape Cumberland Brain & Spine Female Hair Loss PAl Medical 8 Tips for Relieving Heel Pain Neuhaus Foot & Ankle A New Year... \ A Renewed You r-:: Solutions Wellness Revolutionize Your Max Muscle New NEW YEARS RESOLUTION ~ Sunday Jan 1 2012 ~ TO LOSE WEIGHT? Nooo CAI.L TODAY! 3'" <e" FREE Consultation 5 PM W EIG HT LO SS MED180' tviI lJ180° WEIGliT LOSS _ _ _ _ _ _ www .cnhe alth andwe llness.com _ _ _ _ _ _ 533 N. Thompson Lane Murfreesboro, TN 37129 ele ... ents ., therapeutic massage Not All Massage Is Created Equal located next to the Chop House 615.410.7700 touchofelements.com/murfreesboro SPECIAL COM'ASS I ONAH COMPR~H~NSIV~ CAR~ • Specializing in Complex Spine and Seriou s Brain Conditions Has it been a long time since you've felt . Not sleeping well? Just don't have the energy you once had? Can't put your finger on it? WE HAVE ANSWERS! 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II< n~,,50L\lTION5 'e/~ WELLNrn Chris Taleghani, M.D., M.B.A. Board Certified Neurosurgeon CALL FOR CONSULTAT ION CONflDENTIALllY GUARANTEtD 615-569-2529 www.WellnessH onnoneBalance.org WeGrowHair.com PAl Medical Group NashVille Call: 615-376-6010 Hair Loss Controlling Your Life? Tired of dealing with hair toss? Looktlg for a pennanent and Natural Solution? Want a hair transplant procedure that is guaranteed? II you say "YES" then you 've found the right hair transpW1t center. At WeGrowHair.com I PAl Medical Group, we fully understand the devastating effect hair loss can have on a person's appearance and s~l·confidence. As one 01 the ~rgest and most respected hair transplant centers in the United States. we offer solutions for hair loss on the scalp, eyebrow and beard. The PAl Difference a Less Expensive with PAl's tradernarl<.ed MlJti·U .... t ~ Grafting procech.n~ a Throw out the pencil Md get defined. lui f1'/fb«mS ~ WIth our safe and natt.Wal eyebrow transplaf1t pI~. a Restore thinning or patchy facial hair in 2-4 hours ~ with our efficient booKI transplant prOC6(trre. a Restore your natural appearance with g..wanteed ~ resoJts or we will re·transpIant any hair that does not grow. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~=~~~www.tnhealthandwellness.com --------_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 5 Health oJ, Wellness Jaouary 20121 Contents 6 TN's First aod Ooly Ceoter 21 22 9 Resolving to Exercise in the New Year 11 Primary Brain Tumors: Innovation and Progress HIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS January 2012 Offering the Most Advanced Cataract Surgefy Technology 8 Get ' Back" in Shape! RIST • Middle TerlOessee The Fatal Side of Refined Sweeleners - Part 1 "The Fattenir.g of America" Breakthrough Treatment for Headaches, Earaches, Neck and Jaw Pain 23 8 Tips for Relieving H~ Pain 24 Resolvir.g This Year to Make a Difference 26 AIlthem Career College Teaches 12 A New Year ... A Renewed You! ;r,d Provides ~assage Therapy Back to the Community 14 Revolutionize Your Resolution 27 Give Offer: $175 Worth of Chiropractic For Only $25! 16 MED180'WEIGHTLOSS Is Losing Weight or Being Healthier Your New Year's Resolution? 29 Lose Fat and Inches with Zerona ZERO Surgery... ZERO Side Effects 19 Female Hair Loss 30 Coping with Stress 20 31 Prepare Your Body for Winter Activities CRIST CH I ROPRACTIC & WELLNE SS A Natural Approach to Pain in a H ralthy, H raling En"ironmmt Spiritual wanness The Spirit of life Chiropractic " MdSSdg( Therapy . Naturai AIl(rgy Rdiif Acupunc!uT( ' Weight Loss " D(comprmion Therapy '0" ""~lLO~Y L~N[' F~~N~LlN . TN 17067 61;. 77 1. 0011 www. c Mldd,. T.,.n... , .. Hu lthl. W.t'"." M~~zm. can be found in _ 1,000 Middle Te...,._ medicalldtie$, induding I>os!>iUlls, doc/or's, dlOroprac1C<'s .nd denlisl" olfices_ Find, OOP1 of )'OUr FREE Hul1h & W"'n.,s M,g,zine in D.vi(lSOr'l, Rul"",r/Qrd, Sum"... , rod WiI~m$Or'l Counties_ To get your article published and for ad rates, caU 615.714.3051 [email protected] ~I nCH I RO r~~CTlC COM 39 Start the New Year off right with a Massage Weight Loss Consultation _ __.,.. -- - _.__SJc Ma"'.llng, Inc. 16504 Bun-rcup Drlv.1 Ha.hvU .., TN 37121 ... ...... . . ... .. .... O::'AI"'IC!OL£TEJESS£E ____wewESS ........ IO\2. .. _ _ ......... ..... :0 ,'"' ...... _ _ ""' , • ..., ... _ .. ...,.,.." TENES8£E ____WEUHESS _ ...,.,.." T£tESSEE ____WElJ.HESS _ _ _ . . . . . " _ _ _ " ' ' ' ' ' ' _ . . , _ .... I ~.~_~-~~'_~~.~_~_~~-~~~~"~"~~h.~~~~~'~-~.~.~'~.~-~-~.~.-~~.~.~.,~.~. = Tho . ..." - , .. ...,.,..,, lENESS£.E - - - - = n =handwe ll n e s s . c o m - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6 Health oJ, Wellness January 2012 • Middle Tennessee LASER CATARACT TN's first and only center offering the most advanced cataract surgery technology, which utilizes a laser to improve the precision of the procedure T raditional cataract surgery is performed with a blade. Dr. Ming Wang of Wang Vision 3D Cataract & LASIK Cemer of Nashville, TN, announced today that he performed the state's first laser cataract surgery using a newly FDA-approved l.enS~ laser system, and Ihe world's firsl3 D laser cataract surgery using IheTrucVision 3D imageguided high-<iefinition microsurgical system. Among the First In the World "We are proud to be the first in the statc, as wcll as the first in the 8 statcs surrounding Tennessee, 10 offer 'LASER CATARACT'. We arc also proud to be the first in the world to oombine this new technology with the 3D image-guided microsurgical systcm:' said Dr. Wang, who is a clinical associate professor of ophthalmology for the UniveJSity of Tennessee. This is the first year thai Alcon is rolling out this lcnSx laser cataracl surgery tcchnology in Ihe U.S., and Wang Vision was Selecled 10 be among Ihe first group of leading eataract surgery centers in the country to receive it Dr. Wang isa Harvard & MIT graduale (MD, magna cum laude). and is one of Ihe few cataract and LASIK surgCOII$ in the world today who holds a doctorate deg= in laser physics. A Revolution In Cataract Surgery 15 years ago, refractive surgery went from blade (RK) 10 laser (LASIK), which revolutionized \he eye surgery induslry and enabled millions of people 10 gain freedom from their dependence on glasses andcootacllcnses. Today, a similarrevolulion is laking place, and Ihis timc with calafact surgery. which is also moving from blade 10 laser! Given that 3.2 million cataract surgeries arc perfonned annually in the U.S. (which is 5 times more \han LASIK!), LASER CATARACT is expected quality ofto lifehave for millioll$ an evenofgrealC1" people.impacl on \he _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ www.lnhealthandwellness.com ~~~~~~;~:::~~~~~~~~~~~ Middle Tennessee· January 2012 Health & Wellness ,-------------------------, 7 Dr, Mlng Win(: Ming Wang, MD, PhD, it Ihe founder and c/winnan of Wang Foundmion for Sighl Reslorolion, a 501c(3) non_ profit c/writy, a Hatv(J.rd and MIT gra<iu<lle (MD, magna cum laude) and an internationally reno ...ned USIK eye surgeon. Dr. Wang perfonned the "'Qrld~ fint 3D USIK surgery ond the st(J./e~ first 3D C(J./arOCI surgery. Femlosecond Laser Improves Precision Wang VlSion Cataroct ond USIK center is cur_ rently Ihe only center in the sl(J./e Ih(J./ has Ihe 3D USIK and 3D caramcl surgery lechnology. Dr. Wang has performed ovu 55,()()() USIK procedures (including on over 4,()()() doctors) and is one of the designated USIK surgeonsfor ABC~ notional hit reality TV sho... "Extreme Makeover", During the Cultural Revolution in China in the 1970s, a teenage Ming played a Chinese mlLfical i'lIIrument called the er_hu in an effort 10 escape being deponed to a remote port of the country ...here he would be condemned to a life ofpoverty and hard labor, a devostOling fale thOl fell upon 20 million youlh in China. Dr. IHlng has come a long ...ay from the penniless young man he ...as when he am'ved in the US in 1982, and it nOw One ofthefew USIK surgeonJ in the world who holds a doclorate degree in laser physics. lie published a paper in Ihe I<'Ot'ld renowned journal Nature, holds several US polen/J for his inventions of new biOlechnologies to restore sight, and performed Ihe "'Qrld~ fir$! laser-<l$sisled artificial COrneo implantalion. Dr. Wang is currently one of only three £u/ieons in the Us. conducting a US. FDA clinical Irial research on a breaklhrough new eye surgery to lreat age·relOled loss of near vision and performed the firsl such new eye surgery in the soulhern United States. He established the Wang Foundation for Sighl Res/orolion, a 501c(3) charity foundation which has helped blind potien/Jfrom over 40 stutes in the U.S, and o"er 55 countries worldwide, ...ilh all sight restoralion surgerie.f performed f_f-c/wrge Unlike tradilional BLADE ,ataract surgery. the new LASER CATARACT system utilizes an advanced. ultra-shart-pulsed femtosecond laser. Most Signifi@ntlnnovJtion In ca~ ..rt Surgery which has a pulse duralion of 0.000000000000001 "LASER CATARACT is without a doubt the most scrond (that's 14 zeros!). improving the prttision significant innovalion in calamel surgery in 20 of cataract surgery. Dr. Wang uses the laser to 'us· years. and il is the mosl advanced technology we lomize the surgery to the exact Spe<;ifkations of have today," Dr, Wang concluded. each indi vidual patient, and a computerized laser imaging system which guides the laser beam. For inronnation aboul Wang Vi~ion's 3D LASER Real-time, high_resolution images of the eye are projected onto a computc:t' screen, which allows Dr. CATARACT. cont.act Ming Wang, MD. PhD al Wang Vision 3D Catarnc1 & LASI K Center: lSOI Wang to perfonn the surgery and laser astigmatism Wesl End Avenue, Suite 1150. Nashville. IN. COITCCIion with prttision that far surpasses that of a traditional manual blade. And this was also the first 37203. 615·321-8881 (0). 615-321·8874 (F). VVAN G V I S I ON [email protected], or visit usonlineat surgery in the world to combine 3D and LASER www,WangCataraetLASIKoom. CATARACT te<.:hnologies' CATARACT &: LASIK CENTER - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -www.cnheaIChandwe llness.eom - - - - - -_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 8 Health & Wellness January 2012 - Middle Tennessee Get "Back" in Shape! By Chris Taleghani, M.O" M.BA Boatd-Certified Neurosurgeon, Currtle<1and Btain & Spine Low impact aerobic exercise that is gentle on the back and when done on a regular basis is highly effe<:live In providing conditioning. Several examples include walking, Water therapy, stationary bicycling, and the elliptical trainer Consult a Physician or Physical Therapist If you are experiencing regular back or neck pain and you are wanting to begin an exercise program to lose weight this year, please remember to include safe stretching and aerobic options. However. it is best to che<:k with a phy_ sician or physical therapist as to what would be beSt in ynur case. I To learn more Of to schedule an appOintment, call Cumt>e~and Brain & Spine at 615-884·0001 , or visit us online at ..-.eumberl. ndblltlnandspll\e.eom . t is that time of year where so many of us begin making healthier living choices and having every intention of really exercising and getting into shape. Sclieve me. llmow this New Year routine far 10(> well. on !he back, but also strengthen the "core" muscles - the stomach, buttocks and hip muscles_ Also. a regular exen;ise routine helps patients awid stiffness and weakness while even nxlocing the severity and dUll"ion of possible futun: pain_ Exercise Can Alleviate Back Pain Just five to ten minutes of stretching in the morning and at night can provide significant relief over time. Stretching ~Id be pain free. Thus. do not force the body into difficult positions. Stretch slowly and avoid bouncing. If you often experience back pain, you might think that exen;ise would not be an option to help you achieve this New Year resolution. Many back pain sufferers have wrongly been advised to either Stay in bed or at least stop any activity that is at all strenuous. While this approach is understandable and may even be recomrncnded in the short term, when done for man: than a couple of days it could actually undetmine healing. Instead. please consider active fonus of back exer<:ises as a way to rebabilitate!he spine and help alleviate back pain. A strong, wellcooditioned back can beller protcx:1 the spine and withstand more Stress. Benefits of Aef'Obic Exercise Chris Taleghani, M,D., M.BA. Dr. Toleghon; ;s 0 board cUlified neuro$~rgeon who specializes in mini_ mally in""si"" .urgery and complex spine and serious brain condilioM. He received h;s Medical Degree al Georgelown Unh'e"ily School of Ml!dicine ond receh'ed his Neurosurgery Re.i- Along with specific back exer<:ises. patients who regularly panicipaie in aerobic exercise also experience benefits. This increase of the heart rate deney /raining 01 Pennsylvania Siale MillOn S. for a sustained period of time through aerobic Hershey Medical Cemer. Dr. Ta/eghan; oblained exercise inereases the now of blood and nutrients to back structures which supports healing, and his MBA al The George WashinglOn University. can d~rease the stiffness in the back and joints that lead to back pain. These patients also have A balanced workout of back exercises should fewer episodes of low back pain. and will experiinclude a combination of strengthening. stretching ence less pain when an episode occurs. Typically. and low impact aerobic conditioning. To be effooa person increases produetion of endocphins after tive, a patient'S program of back cxen;ises should be 30 or 40 minutes of exen;ise. "These bj<H:hemicals comprehensive, working the whole body even if it COMPA,SStONA,H COMPREHtNStVt CA,U are the body's natural painkiller, and mqucnt targets the back. release of them can help patients nxluce their Four cl in ic uffi ce IO (,l tions reliance on pain medication. Endorphins can also A Regular Routine is Best in M iddle Te nnessl'e elevate a patient's mood and relieve symptoms of Many back exen;iscs can help strengthen the spinal Phon l': 8 B~ · (](](]1 • Fa x: 8 B~ -(](](]') depression, which is common among people with column and the supporting muscles. ligaments and \\'w w .cumh('rI,lndhr ainand s pin('.(om tendons. Most of these back exercises focus not only back pain or a back injury. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ www.cnhealthandwe llness.com _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Middle Tenneuee - January 2012 Health & WeUness 9 Resolving to Exercise in the New Year ""-- By Cfaig O'NeIl, PT, DMT, OCS, Results • e..rtwood Avoiding OYertraining Tb<: most discouraging JW1 of starting an exm:ise wilbou! furtho:r injury, if III all possibk. Finding !be routine. especially if you ba\'c been sedentary, is doing 100 much 100 $00II. Sore m~les and aching joinu are common iktCTTrnts 10 continuing wilh your regular program, causing many peop~ to gi,'e up early on !beir New Y<;ar's moIUlion and move tIKI: inlO lheir old habits. Some soreness is expected when you begin a DC:w exm:ise routine. however with your ual 10 be a b<:uer you. il is quile common 10 injure yourself b«ausc of improper fonn, muscle imbalance, or performing exercises/activilies thai yoor body is no! quile yet ready 10 tak<: on. righl kv<:l of 1:Xm:1x specifically for you is no differenl lhan prt'SCribi", !be righl amounl of medicine. Too much can b<: very harmful and 100 linle can b<: oflinle value. There are many faetors that should be consideml in des'JIIing an <:xereise rouline speci focally for you and your physical lherapist can also properly assist you wilh Ihis. These inclulk: ClllTrnt level offitneSll. cumnt orpast injurinor surgeries, and medical hislory. Start Small hat is your New Years resolution? Studies show that the most common New Year', resolutions arc: quining Sm(>king. losing weight. and C1Sing c~cr more. Losing weight and eXCIl:ising to impro\'t' your health or looks, and Stft'SS manailement an: among tile top rusoru to begin an cxm:isc program in ~ New Year. Regular cxrn:ise has been associ.ted with more health benefits than anything else, and studies Jhow thai it mtu«s the risk of some tanr;<:Q, m.;rcasn longevity, helps ~hiC'Vt' and mainf.ain weishl loss, enhances mood, lowers blood pn$$Ure, and ~ impro~ wthritis. Keeping Ihcsc resolutions beyond the second w«li; of the year is the hard pan. However, $lUdiC'S suggest that i f you $ct. 'pc:cific goal or resolution. you an: 10 limes man: likely 10 achieve' your goal. mort! Seeling goals to lose inches and pound$ can lead to • decreased cllance of success. to the p i IIhoold be based on o;n:ating. new hJ,bit. You've come SO far already and if !he ache or injury begins 10 limil your ability 10 ClCrn:ise. quining bcoomcs lhe neXI Slep for many. Don'l allow your desire to become a new you 10 be cut shan. when se<:king a solulion from your physical Iherapisl can. in most cases. quickly address lhe problem. The best way 10 begin and mainlain a successful profP'll11 is 10 Slart small . A 20 minute walk around Ihe neighborhood is a grea! sIan. When il comes to weights. high rcps and low weight is Ihe best way to condilion not only your muscles. bUI is the safeS! on your joinls and ligaments. lfan exrn:ise class. like Yoga. Spin or Boot Camp. is an hourlong class, start with 30 minUles the first time and then progress until you are keeping up wilh lhe res! of tilt class. Highly Trained in Assessing Cause of Pain The physical tlltrapisu al Rcsulu Physiotherapy are high ly lrained in assessing you for Iny muscle or joinl problems Ihat may limit you beginning Indlor mlinllining an exercise proJlllm. Mosl hea1th inSUTlloces now a llow indi viduals to self·refer 10 physical therapy without I referral from a physician. Don'1 he$itatc 10 conlle! Rcsulls at any of our locations found al ~.rau ltsph)'siothtnpy.com Of call 800-888-0531 to make an appOinlmenl today. The Next Step The next step is wmmining to your goal. One o f Consun with a Physical Therapist the most imponanl factors ofsucceu in maintain. Consultation with a physicaltherapisl when an ache ing an exercise routine is doing somethi ng you continues for 2-3 days or when an injury occurs is enjoy. )fyou find something you really enjoy. lilt One of Ihe besl things you can do 10 prevenl funher inches and pounds will drop before you know it If injury. A physical therapist is trained in assessing you hale running and il f~ls lerribl<: 10 of your and detcnnining whal is lhe adual root cause of the joinu, chane<:s are you WOn'l be conlinuing 10 run PHYSIOTHERAPY problem and then developing a COUJ$e of action to by mid February. On Ihe olher hand. if you love to begin 10 comet Ihe issue. One of the goals of a Shlrc your New Year's dance. finding a fun Zumba class al the gym Of resolulion success stories wilh us II good physical therapist is 10 find wa}'! for their church with I group of fricnds increases your patienls to continue on wilh their exercise routine .......... facfbook.co mIRe£uir£Plty$iollterapy chances of success. - - - -_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ www .tnhtalth .. ndwellneu.com _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ an results Not All Physical Therapy Is The Same Are yoIJ seeing ~ Iic...-:I phy>Iuol ti>e<opist ~ Nod> ond.-yappointment? ()(l you _ !he somt pt.,...,.. 'i>e<opi,t at _h oppointment? yoIJ ~ting • <PKiaIizod plan of ~ lllat Is ....... <MSod.t _h .ppo;nt.......u to-..~ YOU'~ 'till progr .... ng.' '""PK.od? ,,~ Does yoIJr phy>Iuot 'her.~ u.. 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Matthew D. Neuhaus, DPM Jason R. KnOI , DPM STONECREST MEDICAL CENTER 300 Stonecrest Blvd, Ste 350 Smyrna, TN 37 167 TRlSTARMEDlCALPLAZA 67 16 Nolensville Pk, Ste 220 Brentwood, TN 37027 615-220-8788 www.neufoot.com www.heelpainlOl .com _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ www .tnhe a lt ha nd we llness.com _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 11 Middle Tennessee· January 2:012: Health & Wellness Primary Brain Tumors: Innovation and Progress By Dr. Kent C. Shll. TennessooOnoology O vcr 60.000 new cases of primary malignant (24,000) and non- malignant (39,000) brain and central nervous system tumors are diagnosed pcr year. An additional I ~O.OOO p.uiems will develop metastatic disease to the brain or spinal cord from another primary site, called sc<:ondary brain tumors. This accounts for 1.4% of all cancers. and 2.4% of all deaths related to cancer as approximately 13.000 patienlS die every year from primary brain tUlllOfS. I • Pathologic Evaluation Pathologic evaluation of brain tumors is an important aspect of a mul!i-<liseiplinary tearn approach to brain tUlllOfS. Immunohistochemical studies are routinely performed on brain tumor biopsies to ensure accurate diagnoses and grading. Molecular genetic testing is also increasingly being employed to more accuralCly delincate prognosis and more effectively target therapy. The majority of oligodendrogliomas have a loss of chromosome arms Ip and 19q which is a predictor ofrosponse to chemothcrapy and may also have independent prognostic value. • Neurosurgery ~ise pre-surgical planning is an important pan of the care of patients going for brain SUIgery. Neurosurgoons often usc preoperative MR i images and infrared cameras to track surgical instrumentation and help guide the pr0cedure. Using !his system. the neurosurgC<)ll can reference hisJhcr surgical plan and identify exact anatomical locatioos at any time during the surgical procedure. IntrH)pcrlltivciy, navi gational guidance provides real time visualiza_ tion of a biopsy catheter's position and the ability to adjuS! targets and trajectories as needed. This new technology results in more precise targeting and higher tissue yields for pathological analysis. A patient's identified functional areas and connective fiber tracks Can be fused into the anatomical maps and are panicularly helpful in identifying and safeguarding the eloquent areas of the brain, areas that arc involved in movement. speech. hearing and vision. The surgeon then uses the map to execute asurgical plan that maximizes tumor resecTion while avoiding or minimizing The impacT on impor_ tant areas ofthe brain. ntu... 1. tt " E ... in of oligadrndrogtioma, . low.grade: bRin IIlmor. Coil. oMw ,lear o)1Ol'l .. m ...·o ll-def",ed bo<dcfs and. <lassio "fried..""~. More recently. a prognostic marker and predictor of response to chemotherapy. 0 -6-methylguianine mClhyhransferase (MGMT). has bun discovcred for glioblastoma muhifonne. the mOST frequent malignanT brain tumor. De<:reased levels of MGMT protein enable chemotherapy to work morc cffectively. t'lku r< 2. _rgiul ptannin/! i, ... i,1ed by functional MRJ IMt idelltif... ru"",ionot _ fiber and IIlmor 10 minimi .. 6c:fioilS !Tom ""8Cfl'. ''*'''' TENNESSEEONCOLOGY • Medical Oncology While The therapeUTic objCClive for paTients with resectable brain tumors often remains excision and debulking to an optimal extent. integrating chemoTherapy and radiaTion is the currenT standard for many brain tumors post-opcratively. Towards that end, temozolomidc is an orally administered chemoTherapy That crosses the blood·brain barrier. and is often used for patients with primary brain tumors . Funhermore, clinical research is ongoing now in an effon to design drugs that target specific biological changes unique to brain tumor cells. For instance. glioblastoma cells are known to express high levels of vascular endothelial growth factor (YEGF). Bevacizumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody that targets VEGF and has shown clinical benefit and progression free survival for patients with recurrent glioblastoma. Other approaches including targeting epidermal groWTh facror receptor. platciCl derived growth factor receptor• PI3 kinase/mTOR. cMClas well as immunotherapy and immunomodulaTOTS amongST many otho:rs are promising treatments at the present time. • Radiation Therapy Radiotherapy is an imponant pan of brain tlItT10X = Ionizing " • • • • • • • • • • , , • • radiation damages DNA of exposed cells, spe- F Ig~... J. S!'<"if.. targoted Ihonpies direc!<d _'Ofd< cifically tumor cells moI«u1ar and \HoIogi<_. within the brain. Con· lies of glioma ventional external beam being d<veiopod and .....vait· radiation and standard oble in dinical trWs. fractionation is given to patients in the newly diag· nosed setting, usually Over the course of six weeks. However. in other situations, technologies such as stereotactic radiosurgery which delivers high doses of focused radiation to well-<lefined borders can be offered. Other forms of advanced trcatment techniques including image·guided radiotherapy (lGRD and inTensity_modulated radiotherapy (lMRD may be useful in the treatment of brain tumor patients as well nOw. ""II, .... ""'" Survival rates have slowly improved as technology and researeh have advanced over the past 20 years. Uowever, there is STili much room for improvemenT in both the quality and quantity of life for those diagnosed with brain rumors. Many new resources have been developed from the laboratory bench. to the bedside. to patient suppon groups and wellness programs which all underscore the hope of future progress in the care of brain tumor patients . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ www.cnhealth a ndwe llness.com _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 12 l-featth & Wellness January 2:012: - Middle Tennessee A New Year... A Renewed You! n rl:<:ent years, celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Suzanne Somers have brought Bio-Equivalent (Bio- Ident ical) Hormone Replacement Therapy ontO center stage. The popularity of Ms. Somers' books, Ageless. The Sexy YeaJ$ and Breakthrough, where she describes how Bio-ldentical hormones relieved her menopause symptoms and made her feel more youthful, just goes to show bow important this subjC\:t is to women in menopause. Men also benefit from treatment as well. The basic question asked is, "Are they for me?"' Relief of Headaches, Depression, Insomnia and More Hormone Replacement Therapy by pellet implantation has been used in the United States, Europe and Australia since 1938. YCaJ$ ofrescarch shows how this method provides a consistent stream of hormones that are gradually released into the body as the pellets dissolve. Over the ye;m, patienlS who have received this treatment repon significant improvements in many areas including insomnia, libido, headaches, and depression, to name I few. .' , ,\., .' , .- ________________________ www .cnhealchandwe llness.com ________________________ Middle Tennesse e - J anuary 2012 Health & Wellness Male Patient Testimonial He..... is h ow Our male patients are getting just as mu ch relief for their symptoms of dec reasing honnone Iowels as the w omen are with BHRT. "I'm all oClil'e guy ill hi.1 mid:fonies who works ow 4 10 5 daY.1 a week alld ill rdatil'e(\" good shape. I ha ..e a I",s)" .sd",dule lik!: moW people "./", hare an adi,'e j"mi(r {lIld" ,'ery compelilil'e career. I had ,wli""d in 1/11: IN,sl year or so Ihm my hody has ('hallxed Will my muscle 10lle WOSII'I ,,·hal il was a yeor axo, e'\'1l workillX 011/ mOl\' inlemely I also had 0 l"('I).' diff/wll lime sleeping Ih"lUgh Ihe nighl wilhoull{~,sillg and IIImillg ulld I ",as allxious abolll IIIml)' Ihillgs ... These are a few symplO"~' of mml)' Ol/){'r subl/e OI1I:S. Ajier doing ,mme res,'a"h. /I/"mghl BioE'I"iml<'lII J/ormolle Pellel Therapy (BJ/RT) could be a xood oplioll for lIIe alld W01l1d gil"(' il a 'I).' (wilh Ihe ellcouragem"111 ofmy "'ife), No Contracts Required At Solutions Wellness. we speciali>:e in 8ioEquivalent Hormone Replacement Thc-rapy (bHRT), Many of Our patients (both Men and Women) haV<' had great Sll\Xess with treatment. So much. that over 8O"1io of our patients haV<' referred other friends and family to us. They continue therapy because they get results. not because they have to duc to a "contracl." We believe this thc-rapy is not for everyone. 1\ is our goal to help guide you to make an informed decision foryourself Personal Attention We've always found that patients feel their best when their treatment is customized to their individual needs. Pellet implants are placed painlessly under the skin and provide optimal therapy by consistently relcasing small, physiologic doses of hormones into a person's body, Your body takes what it needs, when it needs it. Pellets deliver consistent. healthy levels of honnones typically for 3-5 months in wOmen and 4-6 months in men. Unli ke conventional oral or synthetic hormone replacctttent therapies, pellct therapy does not increase the risk of blood clots. 13 environment. You will know our staff and your health care provider and they will know you. Many of our patients say it is a "spa like environ ment that is Professional. Relaxing and Discrete," Solutions Wellness is located in the hean of Williamwn County, in the City of Franklin. Our friendly and professional StafT is e~tremely allentive to the needs of our patients and how best we can hclp serve them. Free& Confidential Consultlltlon Call us today to schedule a Free & Confiden tial Consultation to see if Bio-Equivalent (Bio-identical) Honnone Therapy is right for you, Or visit us on the Web at ........._Wdlnes5I1ormo" e B~I""u, org and refer to Data Sheet on Clinical Researeh tab or Symptoms for Women or Men. cffJ41~A1W~~ CALL FOR CONSULTATION Wilhill a few days ol m,' In'almelll. I begull sh,,'pitlg de,'pl.... Ihough Ihe m'Khl olld wasfjd(\" lV,sled amI a"!rt ,,'!u:n / woke "pill Ihe lIIortling. IVhell / resumed my \\YJrkout.,. / al,m joulld il ea.lier 10 hal'e a more illlellse workout al1</ gel '''rough il "'i,hmll il wiping me 011/, My "'ife m,,/ ji"i"lIIfs I1oli,'!:d Ihal / 1m,s m",,, "fmlall,'{'d" a"d 'm.I"'1 OI1(ious a"d sln-'ssed a.1 / was prior. AlfirSI, I did,,'t reali:e il. Meal<Se I ImS back 10 whal I a/ways lV'IU!mher jir,," years hefare. I was hack 10 Nom",/' / """e a "ense of well Ix'illg. a sleadil1ess, Consistent Provider Each Visit At Solutions Well ness, we m::at each patient like friends and family. We want to build a long term trusting relationship in a comfortable friendly CONFI DENTI .... UTY GUARANTEED 615-569-2529 www.WelinessHonnoneBaiance.org Sel'eral m,,"lhs/aler whl:I1 my wife and / "'ae discussing m,' ri',m/lS ",ill. anolher J/('allh Care prol'i<Ier. I reali:ed, alollg ,,-Ilh my ,,-I(e. 'hat I 110 IOllger ilOd heell IOkillg Adl'il aJ I was h!:lore Prior 10 trealmenl, I wok 4 Ad..il almosl dai(v for joilll at·I,,'s alld a .llig/1I h"adacil<'. /\'Oh', III 1II0lllhs alier III,' firw IlVatmelll, / hal'e takell Advil ollly a je'" lillles' /lIll IOllger huw Ihe joilll aches ulld sll'Khl headache as Illsed /0, BIlR r has ('ha/l!;"d IWII' I feel dralllatically. II is also ob"imls II·hell Illeed 10 schedule treatmelll again, I am more ill'//{lle with "'.I' hod)', , 46 yr old male: Franklill, IN _____________________ www.tnhealthandwellness.com:~::~:~:~~~::~~:~===~_ 14 Health &- Wellness January 2:012: - Middle Tenrlessee Revolutionize Your Resolution By Jamie Free. CPT. FNC January 1$1 quickly approaches, o:vnyonc: will no doubt Jt.-t making Illeir resolulion • . Tile nwnber one resollllion C'YU)' ynr is 10 be in bert... shape. lose !hal lUI 10.20.30 pounds IlIat an: llanging 00 liglll. Every ynr. folks jU$l like )'011 and [ make tllal our rnoIulioo and )'CI the I>Cl<t ynr it md$ up bcina: !he same: resolution again . I was no different. [ wOllId always $Iy I want to be in beneT shape. lose tile belly fll. be strong.... fut.... healllli ... and every year I went liard and tllen fell off b«.use [ believed lIIat I wu sean:lling for a diet. Well. as [ found when I wu introduco:d 10 Mill< Muscle. diets end. That is the problem with lIIem and tllat is why lIIere is I negative stigma anaclled to tile word din. Lct me: sum IMt up with one StatC1nC1lI. n.ere is $ NutritIon Is a Lifestyle For the sake of everyone. let's toss diCl in lIIe trash right nexl to the yearly resolution and pick up the word nutrition. Nutrition, unlike diet. is .lifeslyle. Diets take things away from )'011 like carbohydrates or fats and then, when you add them back, those lbs CO!lX flying back 100. Nutrition is the: proper way of wing for the rnI o f your life. [5Il't that an amanng way 10 look at il? The rest of your life )'011 can look how )'011 wanl and its noIlboul deprivation but the: timing of the foods)'O\l take in 115 wdl as the types of food as well. TIming of Food Is Important Let me: elaborate on !hal. The liming of food is impon.anl in the absorption proecss of the body. Ca1ain foods absorb quickly and ochcfs IIIkc time no piU!hat wiU rut I bad nUlrition piltll. If )'011 eat poorly. nothing can help )'011 reach your goal. So, don'l waste your money on produel$ that claim 10 lU$ist )'011 10 lose "'eighl witll no changes because thcyeannot do thaI. Free Nutrition Consultatlon Come: down 10 Max Muscle Cool Springs and learn Ihe proper wly 10 maximize your nutrition to reach and exceed your goals. If you bring in this ar1icle. we wiUgive you a free consultalion for your eating. 10 ab§Orb . It'aming Ihe liming of how food reacts and whal spikes your blood sugar is tM key to finding a new resolution next year. That is the greal thing about my team al Max MuS<.:lc Cool Springs; we teach you how 10 eal properly 10 rc~h your goal as well as maintaining that goal weigh!. Creating a Nutrition Plan for Succe-n The best way [can explain what we do to help is this. Customer A walks in aller the: new year and asks for • fat burner. We then ask them how they an: eating. As they explain, we can adjust thinp in their nutrition, create them I nutrition plan for SOC«SS, and guide: them in the proper direclion when it comes 10 prodllCts. "That is the edllC"ioo process ....e go through witll each and every wstomer who ....alks through the door. Remember. diets end. Pills arcn't the answer on thei r own. Nutri,ion is a lifestyle. Don', put off feeling your best any longer. Come:down 10 Max Muscle Cool Springs and consult with one of our ee"ifio:d nutrition coaches loday. Make this weight resolution your last! eoo_ J amie Free, CPT, FNC Max Musde SporU. 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After hearing more aboul how lhe program worked and having my queslions answered. I decided 10 give Ihis program a Iry. 1 was impressed by alilhe staff [ mel. Each person look lime wilh me 10 ell plain Ihings. help me sel my gools, encourage me and give me Ihe 10015 I needed 10 be successful. l1Iere were limes when I wanled 10just quil and go back 10 ealing wh.1lever I wallled, bul having 1he MEDI8O" 51aft waming me 10 achieve my weight loss goals as much as I did enoouraged me 10 nOi give up. The =untabilily really helped! [achieved my goal weighl after only 16 weeks wilh Ihe program! [ have found clothes in my closel [ haven'l been able 10 wear for years and now I am, I love alilhe compliments [ gel from friends and coworkers every day lei ling me how grem [ look.l1Ie change in my ealing habils and lifeslyle were much easier 10 adopllhan I had lhoughl and are a part of me now. MEI)I80° Weighl t oss is the piau 10 go if you rtally want 1(1 be successful at losing welghl aud k~ping il off, It ...·orked for me aud;1 will work for )'ou:' - Darla Clea,·es 1747 Medical Center Parkway• • Suite 120 • Murfreesboro, TN 37129 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ www .lnhealt ha nd we llness.com _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Middle Tennesse e · J anuary 2012 Health & Wellness 17 MEET DARLA'S MED180° SUPPORT TEAM Julie Viselli, MSN, ACNP-BC • Certified by the Amer ican Board or Bariatric Medicine The staff at MEDI8O" has enjo~ed working with Darla and partnering in helping her reach her weight loss goal. Because of her medical background. she was aware of the health benefits of wei ght loss. We discussed the importance of weight loss in preventing heart disease. diabetes. stroke and cancers as well as improving elevated cholesterol. Darla r«,eived weekly lipolropic injections incl uding B-Complex vitamins to boost her energy levels. ease occasional stress and sleeplessness. maintain healthy cell growth and repair. and promote immune function. She was able to reach her goal successfully through detennination and following tile recommendations given by the MED l8if team. We are proud of her success and look forward to seeing Darla al each of her clinic visits. Congratulations Darla! Jill Burns, RD, U )N • Registered Dietician Darla has been on diets in the past and was successful but like most people gained back some of the weight inilially losl. Since starting the MEDI8O" meal plan. nOi Ofll~ did she reach her goal weight. bUI she has been able to maintain her weight! One of the key nUlrition componentS of Darla's plan was using meal replacement sha kes while at work or on the go. Meal replacements are a grem way to OOIltrol intake and st ill enjoy delicious chooolme and vanilla flavors. Darla's meal plan included. but was not limiled to. protein (chicken. steak. fish. pork. eggs. clleese. etc). vegetables and protein sha kes (for accelerated weight loss). The MEDI8if meal plan allowed her to eat wholesome meals and not be hungry. Randy Scheeter, MS - Exercise Physiologist We began with reviewing the exercise section of the MEDl8O" Success Manual together. I recommended for the f,rst two weeks she begin with a moderate intensity exercise routine. T hi s oonsisted of exercise at least 3 da~s per week in 20·30 minute intervals while slightly increasing the intensity. The next phase progressed to 30-45 minutes util izing twO modes of exercise: walking and biking. To help Darla reach her gool weight I suggested exercising 30 minutes to I hour with focus on Target Heart Rate. DISCOVER THE NEW You IN THE NEW YEAR! CALL TODAY 615-995-7990 \\ \\ \v.MED180WEI GHTLOSS.com _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ www.tnhealth andwe llness.com _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ TEN N ESSEEONCOLOGY Ito •• _ ~ Is _ _ IoPlnl: paIionb tho bosIlncar- ...... ---'3O_1n _ _ 1DaJrrd III, MeditalOncology .,,~ Treatment I Transplantation that keep you from reaching your full potential. Weekly discussion within small groups helps process through concepts such as powerlessness, fear, vision, grief, risk & hope. ,. '" Journey to Living with Courage: Freedom from Fear: Learn how to identity good fear vs. destructive fear and overcome the fear of rejection. abandonment and periectionism, Byconquering rage, an~iety and co-dependency, you can live boldly in light of who you truly are. Clinical Trials ~olOilit t .. l.H;Inon, Oid<soft, ~ P.E.T.ler $c.;In Services '" Journey to Freedom: lay a foundation for change in the areas thllhvllle, franklin, M.. h SMlbyvillo. OnoolOlY .- -.~ bdlation Oncology Lawrt_burg. PuIa$ti, hmily SuppOrt Servi<es 1-877-TENNONC s... www.tnoncology.com '" Journey to Healthy living: Find a balance between spirit, mind and body by combining group process with working-out. Share body Image struggles while being introduced to a variety of e~ercise te<hniques including spin, yoga and more! '" Boundaries: By understanding physical, me ntal emotional and spiritual boundaries, you will learn when to say"yes"and how to say"no·to ta ke control of your life. Can you set limits and still be a loving person?This question and many more are discussed within this relational study. '" Boundaries for Couples: For married, e ngaged or committed couples hoping to magnify the strengths of their relationship and leam healthy boundaries. Promotes intimacy through communication. and de-bonking co-dependant tendencies. lead by manied facilitators. Hospice (are provides medical expertise with compassion for those who are coping with a life-limiting illness. Odyssey Hospice Nashville 1400 Donelson Pi ke, Suite 8-4 '" Freedom in Relationships: Understand and process t hrough common relationship problems while learning healthy coping tools and lasting solutions to deal with challenges in your relationships. '" Power to Choose: A 1S·week, 12·step program based on the beatitudes of ChriSt. A faith-based approach to the traditional recovery program. A closed group led by t rained facilitators. To learn more or for a listing of classes, please call Restore Ministries at 61 5·297·6529, ext 70528. NashYille, TN 37214 .6i5~365.lOo9 1 AOdysseyHosPice ~-- ...... . . . "" ~.I!•.,.. -~IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII~~~=~ www.tnhealthandwellness.com~~~~~~============: Middle Tennessee - January 2012 Health & Well ness 19 Female Hair Loss By Michael Ramsey, MBA/HCM, PAl Medical Clinic Director The procedure requires very little down time with little discomfort. Once the small hair seeds are planted, they gradually begin to produce and grow hairs starting a few months after the procedure. Within a full year, all the hair seeds are growing hairs. Because ofthis gradual filling in, the patient notices a gradual thickening of the hair as shown below. early 40 million women suffer from hair loss in the United States. Unlike men who bald, women's hair tends to thin and they lose hair volume causing more scalp to show through the hair. Thinning hair for a woman makes it di fficult for her to style her hair and can lead to lower self-confidence, a diminished feeling of attractiveness and often can lead to depression. Great Options for Thinning Hair The good news is women today have several great options for their thinning hair. The first is styling the hair in a way to cover the thinning areas. The second is adding more hair to the thinning areas through surgical or non-surgical options. The last option is to treat the thinning hair with products or therapies to stop or reverse hair loss. By styling their hair in certain ways, women can use their fuller areas to cover thinning areas. Also by teasing their hair or using permanents which can make the hair fuller they can help minimize the appearance of thinning hair. However, these options don't solve the problem and can be limiting. If the wind blows or the hair gets wet, the thinning areas can be revealed. Also, too much processing of hair that is already fine and weak can accelerate hair loss. Adding More Hair Adding more hair to the thinning areas can be done surgically or non-surgically. The surgical option, known as hair transplantation, is a procedure where hair from thicker fuller areas, typically the sides nd or back areas, are moved to thinner areas to ake them fuller. Hair that grows on the sides and ack tends to be permanent so when it is transIan ted it is considered permanent. Additionally, en and women have more hair on the sides and ack than they need. Hair transplantation has become enormously popular for men and women. In our practice, about 80% of women can be helped with hair transplant surgery. The best way to determine if you are a candidate is to consult with a hair restoration specialist. We offer free and private evaluations / consultations at our office - PAl Medical Group of Brentwood. Non-Surgical Option The non-surgical option is the second option for adding hair to make it fuller. Non-surgical hair replacement has been around for centuries. From powdered wigs of the Middle Ages to today's high-tech, perfectly matched, non-surgical hair systems - these options add fullness and density to thinning areas and are safe, reliable, affordable and reversible. The Hair Club is an excellent resource for men and women looking for this non-surgical option. Treatment options are recommended for men and women in the early stages of hair loss who want to try and control hair loss and encourage recently thinned hair to re-grow and become fuller and thicker. The key to the success of treatments is to catch hair in the early stages of decline before the hair cells have died off. Through treatments, health and vitality can be restored to the hair. Patient Using AlphaLase 50 Hooded Laser New Treatment Option - Cold Lasers The new EXT-AlphaLase 50 cold laser program is very effective at restoring fullness, health and vitality to the hair. The cold laser- also known as Low Level Light Laser- is used to increase microcirculation through a process known as photobiostimulation. This helps with hair loss and certain types of scalp maladies. We offer all the latest in treatment options at PAl Medical. Win the Hair Loss Battle Female hair loss affects many millions of women today but there are great options to help. From surgical to non-surgical options, many women don't have to suffer the devastating affects of hair loss anymore. Through the art of science and medicine, winning the hair loss battle is something millions of proactive, courageous women are doing today. For more information about these solutions, visit us www.WeGrowHair.com. To set up a free and private evaluation/consultation, call our office at 615-376-6010. WeGrowHair.com PAl Medical Group Nashville Unhealthy Hair and Scalp Healthy Hair and Scalp Michael Ramsey, MBNHCM PAl Medical Clinic Director - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - www .tnhealthandwellness.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20 l-fealth & Wellness January 2:012: • Middle Tennessee Prep-are Your Body' for Winter Activities with a Combination of Stretching and Massage Therapy taying fit during the winter holiday season oomes with a long list of unique challenges and obstacles. but staying injury free can take even mo", of an effort when you introduce new. winter-specific activities likc skiing, skating and sledding into your fitness routine. Before the winter activity season is in full swing. take stcp5 today to wann up and loosen your muscles so you can hit the slopes or the rink pain free. as well as minimi:re afkr-activity soreness and fatigue. ./ Stretching and Massage Can Help You Remain Injury Free Before carving fresh tracks down the slopes this winter or lacing up your skates to hit the rink with your kids, it is important to inoorporate a combina_ tion of regular stretching and therapeutic massage sessions for an active and injury free winter season. The key to keeping active during the winter months and staying off your family's injured list is to focus on body flexibility and lengthening your muscles in the pn:-season. Many of the popular wintertime activities (skiing, snowboarding and skating) physically impact your lower body, thereby cn:ating a need for you to focus your stn,:tching and strength efforts on hip. hamstring and trunkllower back flexibility. Two Common Types of Str.tchlng According to the National Academy of Sports Medicine, then: are !w(> CQIIlffiOfI1ypc$ of sm:u:hing - static strelehing and dynamic stretching - that are good for promoIing overaU flexibility. Research indicates that holding a static stretch for 2Q.-30 seconds allows your muscles time to relax and elongate, thereby increasing joint range of moIion. Dynamic stretching on tho other hand includc$low intensity exercises that mimic spon specific move-rnents. These types of stretches are good for wanning up your body prior to a SpOrI$ activity, as they help increase circulation, reduce muscle tightness and help your nervous system '5 ability to contract muscles forcefully. Start Stretching and Massage Regimen Early In the Season Regular therapeutic massages prior to your desired a.ctivity allow your body to release tho toxins found in tight muscles, while increasing overall flexibility and circulation. Additionally. your massage therapist can assess and monitor your body's flexibility range, while suggesting specific streIches and ocher techniques that will focus on lengtllcning and strengthening your body's prQblcrn areas. Pre-Season Massage:YourGo -To Strategy Whether you an: pro:paring ~'oun;elf for family fun ..... inter activities or rtto,-cring from a wintcrtime 'poIlS injUry or accident. therapeutic mas"'ge se"ions combined with a consistent stretching rcgimen should be your go-to strategy for minimizing ache, and pains thi, winter ,e.wn. Call Elements Therapeutic \1a",<;ace today to schedule your ..... inter pre-season mas"'gc therapy sessions al 615--410-7700 or vi,it our website at: " .." 'W _touc hofe lemems_com/ m urfrttsooro To kick off your winter regimen. ifs a good idea to combine consistent stretching sessions with routinely scheduled monthly massages &-12 weeks prior to the stan of your favorite wintenime activity. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ www.tnhealthandwe llness.com _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Moddle Tennessee - January 2012 Heilfth & Wellness The Fatal Side of Refined Sweeteners - Part 1 "The Fattening of America" By Thomas I..okensgard, 005, NMO, ABAAHP I just heard from I television oammen:ill that "Honey Nut Cherrios~ ~ ......... Iy Rood for my hean, Really? Another commercial (on my wife's favorite channel) told me: that good parents feed their kid's " Pop Tarts for breakfast. Wow, I was shocked! Ha~ you ever looked at what's in III this sruff? If yQU can't even pronouno;e the: ingredient list. what do you think your livn and immunt: JySIem an: supposed 10 do with all thc:s.e o:hemicroli? If your body cannoI process or metabolb!e the ingredients on the label, it must either store it. or break it down and then eliminate it. as the COII1lTIeJ"Cial food industry and Agribusiness giants, along with the FDA,USDA & AHA brought 10 us the LOW_FAT DIET. they an: fully vested in bringing produ<;:ts to you that can be IR" served for derades, on the: shelf or in the fridge. with literally no nutriti~ food \'iIluc: M III. I o;aIl this o.~ottnurrpli..e. IJ/Idu..Nlltritioll. These types of bo~<:d, canned. froun, lIIIggod and microwaveable food IIO\tI"CeS seem to ha~ I main thread running through them all. SUGAR. processed and rcfined. synthetic and modified. calorie-full and calorie-fm:, high and low glycemic masquerading under numerous trade and chemical names. So. in th is l-pan ~ on sugar, we will try and unra\"I!1 the: mymry ..-d make !iOIDC $ert5e of il Ill. Whet Soft DrinkS are Doing to Your Body The commercial soft drink ($Oda pop) rnanufactur- en have invested billions in ~vertising and have created one of the most successful marketing campaigns in American history. For many people, soft drinltJ are the single biggest 5O\lI"Ce of Jugar in their diet, Each can contains 10-12 tsps, of sugar. It is liquid sugar and is REALLY BAD SruFF! Soft drinltJ are most OOIIlI11OIIly sweetened by adding SUCfOSC or HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP (HFCS). They'''e even tried to make you thinl: thai if you drink "DIET-POP" you will lose weight. I am h= 10 tell you that nOlhing ~ould be further from the llUIh. End of SIOI'y. WHY? Because insulin, when it stays high. il doing what it is supposed to do: STORE SUGAR IN THE CELL AS ENERGY and when there il no t1lC1"iY expendimrc due to couch potatoism, etc .• your body rurns lhe cellular sugar to fat. In Part 2, I'll give you tile othenide of the equalion. so. Slay tuned. Sugar can also ~lt in elevated risks for heart diKasc and cancer (more on Ibis bter). Whlll Ilbolll Di« SotillS r Thesoe cauin anificia] sweeteners such IS aspaname. sucralosc:, /)C $aCCharin which pose I big threat 10 your health . Saccharin has been found to be ~inogenic (cancer causing). H JUSI 21 The Effects 00 Your Body !WfI drids "n h"rd 0.. )'01" hultlo, shIn"", l«flo IIlfd ),0"" tWighr! .' Soft drinu contain: Caffeine, carbonation, refined iAI~ ....orse, supr subslirutcs-food aoiditi\"CS, such as lII'tifociaJ coloring, flavoring and preservatives with linle to no vitamins or other essenti.l nutrients. 'They cause your blood sugar to sky rocket and this causes INSULI N SIGNA LI NG and drives sugar into the cclls to store the sugar as fat. WOfSC yet., this contributes to Non_Alcoholic Fltty Livn Disease, (NAFLD). Rcseareh has fouod dw consumption of $Oft drinks in high quaruity, especially by clUldren, is responsible f(ll' many hcallb probkrns that include toodt decay, nutritional depletion, obesity, type-2 diabetes, heart disease, and camonation depletion of calcium which can result in early osteoporosis. cognitive dysfimction and some CaneeTS. MOl l 1111 soft drilfks COif/IIi,. " high "",.,...If/ of "find $WNU"~ The USDA rocommendation of sugar consurnpIion for a 2,000 caJorie diet is a daily allolmatt of 10 teaspoons of added sugar (which is way too high in this author's opinion). Many 50ft drinks contain more than Ibat amount! And that's just one can! Wloltl Io~ns ..'10," )"'" dri"k sodu "II dll)' 10llg lit", ,," pGCkM ..'i/h "find SWU/I"ns /IJOd sinlpk SlIgtlnr The ~ is called upon 10 produce and release iltS\l]in. Insulin isa hormone: dw empties the sugar from your blood stream into all the tissues and cells for usage. This rnises the blood insulin levels beyond the nonn and can lead 10 depression of the immune system which weakrns your ability to fight disease and can .100 lead \I) utra " 'eight gain. 1bcy all incrcase glutamatc production in tile brain. This is really bad srum!! NII~ (blo ..'" lIS A.J{Jlln"",I) U " clrl "'ical IKII......acitot6xi" dw fool$ the brain inlO thinking the blood sugar is elevated causing more INSULIN to be secreted ~ing to more catbOOydrale loading. Aspanamc studies have found it is linked to obesity. Spll "dll (1m" ..." "-' SIlCrlll"tt) is " II"II..:"loric rlnijicillllOOlUftll" m.ade from sucrose. Although il is 600 times Iweeter than sugar and is unabsorbable in the body, studies have shown it increases body ...-eight • ..-d disrupu and ~ benefIcial intestinal bacteria. BD'l:rIlges "';/h bllbbln nmr"j" phosphoric "rid.. CartIonation phosphate can $CVCrcly deplete the blood calcium levels, which isa key componer>l of the bone matrix. This in=ases the risk of OSIeoporosis. Look for thc:sI: upooming aniclc:s in 2012: "What is a Well I3alanced Diet Anyvo'ly?" and more 10 come on -n.c fanenina: ofAmerica." 'TIl_lIS J, LoIrt,..pnI, DDS. "'MD. COO !J II Docwr of ikn(III Surgery "lid Chiei Den,,,1 Ojf/Ol!r ",rOIl' Docwn " Lifo. 1ft grtJJWIlIM fmm /M U~jty ' " M,', ,-" SdtooI of [)mruf¥y III 1979 woJ IN a..,- CoIkp '" N,,1W"r>/ 1I~Ii"ll' ..~I. II/gloDr U()IftJ#"S, I,. ](}(J7. 0.: ~ sptrioliza: jlt 8io1ogktJJ "lid F"",11y /)MliJrry, 0mJ ~ hSlOmli... Denlislry, FWIOCli<»w1 On/ootl.>nria, Oml DN~ TeJri"tl&lIe Memu)' Amalg"", Filling Re",.,.,,/' "nd WJ(N& lie .. " _ t - '" 1M Imemali<>toal ~C<llk"'}' rf Oml eos",,1k: MMkiM lind T.uko/"ID' (lAOMT), AIIVricoM ~c""""'Y '"~ n';"AgUIg MMIriM (A 4,1f), Anoci/Jrit)Io tiel (/~O) tJIOd A-x:a.. N _ktJI Au<rinioor (ANA). ~r.- Docton" Ufo~ is I«tJwm JJJ/,up... <in>Yc Drlw. SMile J5O, FrtmkJiIf, TN J7()61. "'()rl}todtM- To leam more, please visit www.ravrdoetorsAllfe.DfJ REMEMBER: INSULIN is I FAT STORAGE (formert, _caao:nd.Of1l, 01 eel 615-472·1795 lor an HORMONE. and ....hen the blood sugar levels stay lWOirttm••• ~' ~lcvated. YOU GET FAT and YOU STAY FAT!!! _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ www.tnhe"lth"nc!wellneu.c"m _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _- - - - - - - - - - - - - Middle Tennesse e - J anuary 2012 Health & Wellness 8 Ti 23 for Relievin By Matthew Neuhaus, OPM 8 Things You Must Do If You Have Heel Pain Remembc1-. foot pain is IlCver normal' Most foot pain can be effe<;tivcly treated. lien: arc the 8 things you must do if you have heel pain . • 1 Avoid going barefoot. Wear a shoe {)f slipper around the house, Your foot needs suppon. Walking barefoot in the house, especially if you have hardwood floors. will aggravate an already inflamed plantar faseia. ne of ~he mOSI common problems [ see in the office is heel pain. Heel pain has many causes. Most pooplc assume they have a "11«1 spur" if they have heel pain. The \ruth of the maner is, heel spws rarely causes pain. The most common cause of heel pain is planlar fasciitis. IlowcvC1". n:member not all heel pain is plantar fasciitis. The planw fascia is a ligament that runs fr<)1l1 the ball of the foot into Ihe heel bone. h is tile light band of lis sue you can feel in your arch when you pull rOIl' toes up. This tissue bc<;orncs innarncd and irritated a1 its atlaChment into the heel bone. Every step that is taken causes a pulling Or straining of the plantar fascia. The three most COmmOn descriptions i hear from my patients when they have plantar fasciitis an,:: pain when going from sining to standing during the day, severe pain in the heel or arch when geUing oul of bed in the morning_this may improve wilh 2-3 minutes of walk.ing and stretching, and pain that gets worse in tile bottom of the heeVareh as the day progresses. . 2. Stretch your calf. A tight achilles tendon can contribute to heel pain. Check out our basic stretching video on our youtube channel. • 3, Replace worn out shoes. Often times. it is the favorite pair of old shoes t!utt causes plantar fasciitis. We have a youtube video for shoe selection too. . 4, Try using an insert in the stwc to suppon your areh. The over the counlCT supports I recommend are Powe1StcpS Or Superfeet. You should oot have to pay mOre than S50 for a good over the countcr insen. . 5, I have never met anyone named Dr. Scholl. This is a big company. They make SOme great products. Areh suppons for plantar fasciitis arc not on the great product list, They have fancy machines in Walman now, Regardless ofw!utt they advenisc. those machines do NOT give you a "custom onhotie." Save your money. . 6, Avoid being scammed by stores sclhng "custom orthotics." Don't be afraid ofsecing a podiatrist for foot pain, Would you go to the mall for heart problems'! Of eourse not. So many people go to a shoe store f{)f foot problems. Avoid the advenising seam' Podiatrists have years oftraining and. in most cases, can quickly diagnose and treat most foot problems. . 7. Use icc. 1 recommend my patients freeze a 16 ounce water bonle. Roll it in the arch. Thc icc helps decrease inflammation and tile motion of the bollie on the areh helps stretch out tile plantar fascia. Try this for 5-10 minutes twice a day. . 8. If you have heel pain. arch pain. or "heel spurs" for longer than 3-4 weeks. go sec a podiatrist. Don't let this become a chronic problem. The earlier heel pain is treated, the quicker it will respond. The pain will go away witll the cOlTCCttrcatment. Sec our websites f{)f more information, www.heelpainIOI.com.andwww,ncufool.com. A Podiatrist Can Help A podiatrist is tile expen when it 00IllCS to fOOl and ankle care. To leam more or for help evaluating your heel pain, call Neuhaus FOOl & Ankle at 615-220-8188. Or, visit us online at www.neufOOt.com. Remember. heel pain is never nonna!. it can be effectively treated. ~,:,:::,_ _ _~::::::::~~~"",,:~l:ing.www.\nhealthandwe Rarely is surgery needed for heel pain. llness.com _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Treatment Options If you need to sec a podiatrist. they may treat you with a conisone injection. xrays. ultrasound. physical therapy, a night splint, a custom ortbotic. other types of braces or suppons. shock wave therapy, or even a new procedure called dry 24 ~aJth & Wellness January 2:012: • Middle Tennessee Resolving This Year to Make a Difference Local volunteers discover meaningful work at Odyssey Hospice By Vvorne Evans, L.nda Bel and Dan Smith hal motivates a perwn 10 become a hospice volunleer'? ll!ere are numerous reasons, among them being a medical ~tudcnt, a family member of a fonner palienl, a relired pcrwn who always wanled 10 help out, or a person interested in end-<lf-life CIl«'. Two of Odyssey_Nashville's outstanding volunteers, Yvonne Evans and Linda Bel1, explain why they volunteer with men and wOmen receiving h<:>spice care. Yvonne: Sharing a Personal Quality ['m Yvonne Evans and [ am an Odyssey Hospice Volunteer.l came 10 Nashville by way of Hurricane Katrina. I fel1 in love with Nashville's wonderful people and the four seasons. After an unsuccessful bid at finding parHime employment, llookcd into volunteering. 1 lost my father after a short illness and was blessed to have him live for 85 years. One of the lastlhings he lold me was thaI I was a giver and should find a way 10 continue to share my gift. I love what I do volunteering. Yes. seeing patients who are on their final journey can be difficult. But it is also n:warding. Thcyhclp me 10 appnx:iate life and give me the push n«ded 10 move on with my life. Each of us has n:asons for volunteering. For 33 years, I worked in Ihe public school system in New Orleans. Louisiana. Twenty-five of those years wen: with splX'ial education childn:n. [foci blessed that I was pan ofmy children's and teachers' lives. That won: prepared me for voluntco.:ring with Odyssey Hospice. The individuals [ work with express gratitude each lime [ visit and look forward to ~ing me the next time. I fed honon:d and blessed to be in their presence. A trip 10 the library 10 get a book for a gentleman who loves classic can is ajoy. Knining a scarf in a fIXIucstcd color is a present for me and the woman cotmOC1ing again 10 her hobby. Odyssey Hospice is not just a group of poople. It's a highly-qualified family dedicated to making men and wOmen nearing the end of life as comfortable and dignified as possible. As a volunleer, I am also a vital pan of that family andam happy to supply as Join the Volunteer Team Perhaps yw arc intc-rcstcd in staning 2012 as a new member of our Odyssey Hospice VOlunteer Team. For more infonnation. please call Dan Smith, manager of volunteer services. at 615-365-1009. What a greal way 10 stan the new year! ~~~_ _~_~~'::~:::::~~~~~_ many smiles and hugs as needed. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ www.cnhealthandwe llness.com _ r--KCA MEDICAL GROUP Dr. Kenith Robins Dr. Robins has over 20 years exper\eoce assisting men, women, children. and families make positive life changes. Over his tenure of health care practice he has worked with career and life stress management, chronic pain cond~ i ons, depression, anxiety, and adult focus and attention concerns, life changes associated with weight loss, family member concerns after a loved 0118 has been deployed, and assisting families with stresSOr5 and emotions associated with ag ing family members. Or. Robins can help you or your loved one to develop solutions to get your life, relationships, and career back on track today. 26 l-featth & Wellness January 2:012: • Middle Tennessee Anthem Career College Teaches and Provides Massage Therapy assage therapy. once looked upon as a lUxury only for the wealthiest among us Or an occasional treat, is cvolving into a standard part of healthcare for many of today's heallh conscious COnsumers. • Ma~ Therapy Relleve5 Pain Today. many consumen tum 10 massage therapy for pain relief-almost one.quaner of all adults in the U.S .• according to surveys conducted by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) since the mid-I990s. Research conducted throughout tIK: 2000s show that massage thcrnpy relieves lower·back pain, pain resulting from surgery and osteoarthritis, and even pain caused by cancer. Peoplc who suffer from hcadaches. say it reduces their frequency. and it eases withdrawal symptoms in people undergoing alcoholism treatment. • Spedalind Massage Therapy Program Almost all sutes. including Tenne~. l'IXIuire massage therapists to complete a specialized program from an approved massage thcrapy school or program and 10 obtain a license before practicing in the field. Tennessee also requires massage therapists to complete 2S hours of continuing education in massage therapy over a two-year period. Ratcsan: very competitive. slMting at S25 for a 5Cminute massage from a student completing a clinic roUt ion, to for a massage from a licensed, pr0fessional provider. Several of these pmviders an: Anthetn Career College graduales, says Nancy Wilkinson. who chairs Anthem Career College' s Massage Therapy program. The clinic is quite popular with students and the public. Wilkinson says. "so much that we will be offering Saturday hours staning in January, from 9 am 10 2:30 pm. We've reached the point where we have had to tum people away because we an: so consistently booked up." To help satisty public demand. the College has also limited its own students to booking their massagc~t heavily discounted ratcs-------<Jn Mondays and Tuesdays only. sse Medical Billing & Coding. The College also offers an Associate degree in Business Management. These hcahhcan: programs require students to complete an extcmship in a professional medical office, where they are supervised to ensure that they can put their classroom learning into practice. It also gives them the opponunity to interact with patients and other medical professionals. • Diploma In Mauage Therapy • A Program for Success Here in Nashvillc, Anthem Career Collegc offCTS Graduates praise the school for its thorough approach. ''The instructors went through a lot a sutc-approved Diploma in Massagc Therapy. that's helping me now." says Anna Lopez, a Students study the different modalities. including Medical Assistant graduate. "I thought it was a Swedish, facial. and geriatric massage. as well as well-rounded program that offered me everything trigger point therapy and hydrotherapy. Once r needed to succeed." Medical Billing & Coding they have completed their coursework, students • Training and Eduuotlon graduate Sarnh Gordon says, adding that "the time work in a supervised clinic rolalion. The school went by quickly!" in Other Hellthuore Programs operates its own onsite clinic at S60 Royal Anthetn Career Collcge offers training and educaParkway in Nashville. The clinic is open to the tion in other healthcare pmgrantS as well. Other • Attend OurOpen House public. who tan call615.232.3770 to schedule an Anthetn Career College will host an Open House students an: studying for a Diploma or Associate of appointment betwcen 10:30 am and 7:30 pm Applied Science degree in Denul Assistant, Limited January 18. 2012. for more infonnation. visit Monday through friday. Scope X-Ray Technician. Medical Assistant. or anthemcareercollege.com. or call 615-232.3700. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - www.cnhealthandwe llness.com - - - - - -_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Middle Tennessee - January 2012 Health & Well ness GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY OFFER: $175 WORTH OF CHIROPRACTIC FOR ONLY $25! By Dr. Jason Crist I f you have ever thought about going to a Doctor of Chiropractic, but have hesitated because you weren't sure if chiropractic was right for you, please read on ... HEALTHIERAND MORE PRODUCTIVE Thousands of people have been helped through chiropractic in this area. They live healthier lives and they say they are more productive at their job and at home. They have experienced the remarkable results that are possible with chiropractic care. Unfortunately, most people still don't realize the life-giving benefits of chiropractic care. Tfyou or someone you know is suffering from: DOES CHIROPRACTIC REALLY WORK? PATIENT TESTIMONIALS Absolutely! Listen to a few of these success stories, as told by our patients: I've been a patient of Dr. Crist since 1998 and can't say enough good things about Dr. Crist and his staff. They always work with my schedule for my monthly maintenance visits; or get me in ASAP if I have an issue with back/neck pain. I would, and have, recommended Crist Chiropractic to my friends and family!!! ---Kimmy I've been going to Dr. Crist for the past 6 years now, dealing with all types of back pain and T always leave them feeling much better. The staff is always so kind and easy to talk to, working with my schedule to fit me in. As long as I'm in Nashville, I'll be going to Crist Chiropractic. ---Eden My name is Dr. Jason Crist, and I recently decided to make a "Special One-Time" offer to any new patient in this area who is suffering from any type of physical pain, would like fast, effective relief and isn 't sure if chiropractic is the answer to their health problems. My WAY OF SAYING THAN KYOU I have agreed to "give away" (to any new patient who asks for it) $175.00 of my chiropractic services for only $25. What I am trying to do is help people who are unsure of chiropractic, without a large cash outlay. I am calling this special offer my "Give Back to the Community Offer" and it's my way of saying "thank you" to the people of Franklin and the surrounding communities that have made my practice a success over the last 13 years. 27 Crist Chiropractic has changed my life. Not only do I feel better than I have in years, but Dr. Crist and staff continue to go out of their way to make every visit a wonderful experience! Tam a patient for life. Thanks for all you do! ---Greg . .. or a host of other problems ranging from dizziness to ringing in the ears, you need to explore the possibility of chiropractic care. These problems may be helped or eliminated by chiropractic treatments. WHAT DOES THIS OFFER INCLUDE? Everything. You receive an in-depth interview about your current health problems, a complete chiropractic examination, as well as necessary x-rays and report of findings. And, believe it or not, your appointment will not take up much of your time. Now, as part of this special one-time offer, you can come in and fmd out for certain if you need chiropractic care and whether or not it can help you eliminate the pain that you are now experiencing. Before you pick up the phone and call for an appointment, you probably want to know a little bit about me. These people are amazing. I feel better than I have in many years and they continually make me feel welcome and appreciated as a client. I don't know that I'll ever see another chiropractor. ---Alan If you're tired of beating around the bush, spending money you don't have to spend and want answers that make sense, call our office. Give me one day to thoroughly analyze your x-rays and examination fmdings and then I'll tell you exactly what you need to know and what the recommended course of treatment will be. The number to call is: (615) 771-0022, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. We expect to have a lot of new patients for this Community Appreciation Week, so please call as soon as possible to ensure you have an appointment at these special rates. If you've always wanted to feel and experience a chiropractic adjustment, this is the time! A BRIEF LIST OF My Q!JALIFICATIONS I have been a Doctor of Chiropractic for 16 wonderful years. I graduated from Northwestern College of • Lower back pain or disc disorderslhemiations Chiropractic in 1995. In 201 I, I was awarded Ten• Numbness or paresthesia in your extremities nessee Chiropractor of the Year by the Tennessee CRIST CHIROPRACTIC Chiropractic Association. My love is for chiroprac• Fatigue or lack of energy tic and people who want to become healthier. Our • Muscle spasms, sprains, strains & WELLNESS clinic specializes in natural wellness care, chiropracFRANK L IN. TN 37067 tic and education for the patients. We want people in • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 2025 MALLO R Y L ANE. our practice who are health-minded individuals. • Stiff and achy joints 6 15.77 1. 00 2 2 People who want the best type of care for them• Feeling like you are older than old, etc ... WWW.C RI S T C HIR O PRA C TI C . C OM selves and their families. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - www .tnhealthandwellness.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - • Migraines and everyday headaches VOOinol Rejuvenation, GILMER and PLASTIC SURGERY \ Dr. Ronald Gilmer, M.D., P.e. to •• , •• A... .. "'""., Soh, "'" N., •• "~, TN ,,'", Extraordinary C are . Superior Re sults. Achieve YOII ' Ne w Loo k Today! 11,.." • F.<o· Body . Lipo."",;on • Ilo,o. Antj ' AI;",' F,u.1 R<p';' L.... T.."m<nt ( Nashville Center for Gynecology , &"13 Soard Cer(if\ed Plastic Surgeon f Boa rd Certified Gyne<:ologls( Call us today for a FREE confidenti al consulta tion. T. ~_ . ~ ..... , .. , . - - . . "'. ",,-, .. ........ ......... M.. K..- . _ 615.321.3943 ....,. www.nashviliecosmetjcoyn.com Tennessee Comprehensive Lung &- Sleep Center Uniquely qualified to help you breathe easier and sleep better Thousands in Middle Tennessee experience difficulty breathing or trouble sleeping. Are you one of them? Insurance Welcome Clyde O. Southwell, M.D., FCCP Certified in Pulmonary, Sleep & Critical Care 353 New Shackle Island Rd •• Suite 140C • Hendersonville. TN 37075 • www.lungandsleeptn.com www .t nhealthandwe llness.com Middle Tennessee· J anuary 2012 Health & Wellness 29 lose 3-9 inches in just 2 weeks! ZERO By Dr. Sharon Roth, Roth IfoI(!Ilness and Chirop.aeti(: Uow many years have you made the resolution "this will be the year I nO longer hate what I see when I look in 1hc mirror"? Are you finally ready todo SCIft1C" thing about that stubbcm belly fat, those Wl3!traCIive love handles, and the cvc:r increasing cellulite? Roth Wellness & Chiropractic now offers lerona cold laser technology which allows the body to rid itself of the contents of the fat cells. This results in loss of inches and pounds. lerona utilizes cold laser technology to effectively release the contents of fat cells without any damage toother cells near them. The contents are then released into the spaces in between the cells which allows the body to excrete the COntentS through the lymph system. Results of Clioical Stucies lerona technology was developed by Erchonia. who has been eommilled to research of the utility of the low_level laser therapy through rigorous clinical studies since 1996. The efficacy of the Zerona was proven at four independent cytology labora_ tories. The creation of the opening in the fat cell wall has been con finned at each research site and is respoosible for the movement of the stored contents of the fat cells and promoting the fat cell collapse. the laser to the area that is being targeted for 20 mioutes. We then have the patient turn over for another 20 minutes while the laser is applied to the same area. Because you feci nothing during the procedure. you are able to rei,.,;. listen to music, or take a nap! Next is a session on Zen Pro vibration therapy which will immediately hclp dump the contents of the fat cells into the lymph systCtn. and then a relaxing detoxifying footbath. Beller results will be achie'.'Cd if you drink a minimwn of 64 ounces of waler a day, walk 30 minules a day and abstain from alcohol during the two week period. Erehonia conducted a placeblH:ontrolied. randomized. double-blind. multi-centered study. Palients signed an affidavit stating thaI no personal lifestyle changes could be made throughoutthc entire study. The FDA detcnnincd that a cumulative reduction of at least 3.0 inches was clinically meaningful. Patients received treatment every other day for two weeks for just 6 treatments. The treated group averaged 3.54 inches in two week§. The 3ve-rage for patients treated since the lerona has been FDA approved has actually increased to over 4.3 inches with the slight modifications in lifestyle that were men_ tioned in thc previous paragraph. Non-Invasive Body Slimming At Roth Wellness & Chiropractic. we have been helping patienlS with nutrition, detoxification and weight loss for 25 years. After researching the results of the lerona, we were excited to be able to offer this non-invasive, non -surgery approach to weight loss. Your first step to gelling started is to COntact our office for a no charge consultation Treatment is Easy and Painless Treatment with the lerona is easy and painless. Sessions take a lillie over an hour; the low-level laser is used for a total of 40 minutes. We apply to see if you would benefit from the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ www.tnhealthandwe llness.com _ .. finally a new years resolution you can keep! zero surgery painlessly melts away fat zero side effects targets troublesome areas zero down time attacks loose skin & cellulite (All Dr. Rotb todily for II fnt ronmllittion 615-352-9379 lerona'.~_~~::""~-::~~~~~~~IIIIIIIIIIII~ 30 l-featth & Wellness January 2:012: • Middle Tennessee Coping with Stress By Jason B. Bour, CLC T he new year is right around the comer. We sian thinking about goals we would like to achieve in the upStress is one of the one the most common factors affecting our health today. It is estimated by the American Institute of Stress that 75-90''/0 of primary care visits are stress related. There are numerous emotional and physical problems related to stress. including: depression, an~iety. hean attacks, strokes. depressed immune systems, auto-immune disorder$. gastrointestinal disorder$. and sleep dis-. orders. We all respond to stress differently and with different severities. No matter where we tum, wc have stress in our lives. NQI only do we have stress at work, but with traffic. we have stress to and from worle;. Once we gC1 home we have stress with household projects, fmlnces. helping with homework, C1c. On the weekend. we have the Slress of uying to get romplC1ed what we did not get done during the week. It seems we have stress in every aspect of our lives. TwO Types of S1ress There are two different types of stress; acute stress and chronic stress. Acute stress is Stress that has a shon duration. and is relieved shortly ) uson B. BouI', CLC is u CCl1ified Life Coach after the stressor is gone. Acute stress can be henthrough the Life Coach InslilUle specializing in eficial at times giving you the e~tra energy Or ADIID Coaching. ProjessiOlUli membership< motivation needed 10 get through the moment. include In/emotional CoaCh Federalion, NAMI, Chronic Stress is stress that is persistent, and Nmional Association of Cognili,-e-Behaviorul hangs around. Chronic stress is the Stress that is Therapist, and Ihe American Association of most likely to cause health issues. Chrisrian Counselors. ________________________ www.cnhealthandwe llness.com _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Middle Tennessee· January 2012 Health'" Wellness •••••••••••••••• Ih~ Spirit of Life I fChristians live under the law of the Spirit of Life why isn't there more "life"? The deteriorating condition of the chUJCh is well documcnted from thc perspective ofdcclining membership and undifferentiated morality of Christians as compared to the sreular world. How is it possible that Christians can be immersed in the Truth of thc Gospel, but still struggle to achieve transfonnation for themscl\'CS and in their ministries? The answer lies in understanding the remarbhle life changing joomey of sanctification God has for US beyond salvation. Clearly. Christ frocd believers from the law ohin and death. but Romans 8;2 also s,ays Christians are now under the law of the Spirit of Life. Christians are required nOlto move in the ways of the flesh, hut 10 wad in cooperation with the Spirit to be molded into the image of Christ inwardly (Romans 8:5, 29). Remember. Jesus said 10 wash thc inside of the vessel flJ$t. Salntion is the first step of sanctification. which is meant to dire<:1the course of the Christian life (II Thessalonians 2:13). It is the path of wboleness and wellbeing and the oppammity 10 share in the divine namre. A HNnTransformed No matter how much we try to be more Christ·like in our behavior, it's a struggle against the condition of our untransfonned hean. On the other hand. if a believer's hean is transfonned to increasingly rcflectthe hean of Christ, then being more Christ- like comes naturally, Actually. as someone 's hean is increasingly transfonned. they can't help but act more Christ-like! While people are ohviously changed inwardly at salvation, it is the process of sanctification that brings ongoing change in our hean. Extending fo<'glveneu tocomply, bowever, Vo'C are promised the suffering of the urunereiful $CTVant in Matthew 18:35. [Ie was turned over by the King 10 be tenured for his unforgivcocss. Jesus concludes this parable hy saying that God will hring IOnnent to those who refuse to forgive, Bondage 10 Idols Whenever we suffer tonnent for opposing God's will. Vo'C have NiO choices. One is thc path to freedom; the other takes US into bondage which only adds 10 our suffering, We can give in to the urging of the flesh and embrace worldly distractions like food or drugs to medicate our hean angst, or we can go before God on our knees and repent of our unforgi~eness. When we repent, we are calling upon God in faith to remove the source of our tonnent forever. [f we choose to temporarily, intenninently crowd out our pain w ith the world's solutions, we enter into bondage to an idol. Once in bondage. we add loss of control of our behavior to our suffering. Frffdom from BiUtrrlflS My personal breakthrough from o~ercating and other medicating behaviors began when I forgave the abusers of my youth and turned a hean of ministry toward them. After [ did so, I began to notice God progressively remove tormenting binemess from my hean. From that point, I was increasingly able to manage everyday temptation instead of giving in to my emotionally driven lust for food. Later, [ also repented of having food as an idol, which gave me mOre relief. Aller forgiveness and repentance, anyone's hean will more resemble the hean of Christ. This obedience brings glory to God and greater peace and joy to Our life. 31 transfonnation has been successful in churches and ministries, including a maximum security prison, women'$ and men'$ prisoner reentry programs. and discipleship and drug addiction programs. The call 10 have a transfonned hean is for all who J'CSide in the Kingdom of God. Romans 8 uses words like "obligation", "debt and "requirement" 10 describe the importance God places on His desire to mold all of His children to reflect His Son's image inwardly (the heart). The "call" isn't an option for those wbo share God's desire to have a life of peace. joy and wellbeing. Ow' ultimate hope and blessing is described in 11 Peter I :4: "becoming sharers of the divine nature." [s (here any aspcc1 of a person's lifc that wouldn't be improved by pmgressively sharing in the narure of Christ? ri , Reflecting the Heart of Christ f or our hean to more reflect the heart of Christ it must reflect less of the characteristics of the world. It must be less dominated by the flesh. The person we are today must make way for the hean of Christ. Withholding forgiveness is an example ora flesh urging encoura8ed by the world. To forgive like Christ forgave requires dying 10 that urge and allowing the Light of Christ to invade tha( pan of your hean. The Holy Spirit who leads us in this process of transformation is planning a funeral for the person we are today, He knows that for us 10 truly be fn:e we must first obey, and to truly live Vo'C must first die. y ROCK HOUSE WAY.", -1\..- lIlbltcal stra t<:g1es th~t sm'ngthcu J. fK:Opk ~nd tr.ltls(orm o,}:amlanon. To learn more about transforming ~u r heart and j'lUr Iffe into one 01 weater wholeness, peace alld well· t>eing, contact Rock House W<1f at 815-369.(1668, betlli .ockhouseway.com or visit us online at www.rockhouseway.com. Johll Ro/n'n Murplry is tin inlemmional speaker. <:OtmI11mi1 10 leaders, IrallS/Ormalion /acililalar tlnd tlullrtlr tlf Be Transformed • New Life Awaits. ffis compa")'. Rock House Jtiry, UC ill Bre"twood "imp/emCIIIS biblical $Iralegi/!$ Ihm strenglhe" propIe and trunsfixm organiztllions" altd offen a I'OlIge of programs from impro~i"g leadership ejJeclive"esJ 10 overcomi"g self defealillg behavior. There arc many characteristics of the hean of Chris\. Ministering HNrt Transformation Consider forgiveness to illustrate the point. ExtendIn ministering hean transformation, we need to ing forgiveness toward oth~ is a fundamental help people understand how they are opposing God's desire for them to have the hean of Christ requirement of God. 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