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the professionals RESTORATIVE & COSMETIC DENTISTRY
PHD LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR
I have heard a lot about how BOTOX and Juvederm can improve the appearance of my skin, but are there any health risks associated with either of them?
Do you have a healthy sexual relationship?
BOTOX and Juvederm are both excellent options when looking to minimize the appearance of wrinkles or improve Bert Johnson, specific features. Because both of the D.D.S. materials are naturally occurring, there is almost no risk of allergic reaction. BOTOX is a muscle relaxer that eliminates the appearance of wrinkles or frown lines, and can also temporarily relieve conditions such as migraines or muscle spasms. Juvederm is a gel that fills in wrinkles, plumps lips or smooth over skin that once had holes caused by acne. Both procedures are quick and require no recovery time.
Bert Johnson, D.D.S. 4715 e. 91st St. Tulsa, Ok 74137 918.744.1255 www.cosmeticdentistintulsa.com
Courtney linsenmeyer-O’Brien, PhD, lPC, mhR 1723 e. 15th St., Suite 250 Tulsa, Ok 74104 918.639.0570 www.drcourtneyobrien.com drobrien@drcourtneyobrien.com
VETERINARIAN
PR & MARKETING CONSULTANT
July 4 is such a wonderful time to celebrate with friends and family. What can I do to safeguard my pets against the holiday activity?
Are testimonials powerful when used to promote my business?
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center offers the following tips: • Never leave alcoholic drinks where pets can reach them. Alcoholic beverages have Dr. Rodney Robards the potential to poison pets. • Do not apply any sunscreen or insect repellent product to your pet that is not labeled specifically for use on animals. • Always keep matches and lighter fluid out of your pets’ reach. Lighter fluid can be irritating to skin, and if ingested can produce gastrointestinal irritation and central nervous system depression. If lighter fluid is inhaled, aspiration pneumonia and breathing problems could develop. • Keep your pets on their normal diet. • Keep citronella candles, insect coils and oil products out of reach. • Never use fireworks around pets! While exposure to lit fireworks can potentially result in severe burns and/or trauma to the face and paws of curious pets, even unused fireworks can pose a danger. • Loud, crowded fireworks displays are no fun for pets, so please resist the urge to take them to Independence Day festivities. Instead, keep your little guys safe from the noise in a quiet, sheltered and escape-proof area at home.
Rodney Robards, DVm Southern hills Veterinary hospital 2242 e. 56th Pl. Tulsa, Ok 74105 918.747.1311 www.southernhillsvet.com 174
The emphasis on physical achievement rather than desire and pleasure goes hand in hand with an emphasis on male genitals and often reinforces the gender gap between what men and women expect from one another (in Courtney Linsen- and out of the bedroom). Furthermore, meyer-O’Brien, the penis becomes the new patient, and PhD, LPC, MHR the ability to achieve and maintain an erection overlooks other personal and relational issues that may be contributing factors. This can be a prescription for disaster leading to unrealistic needs and expectations being left unmet in your relationship. If the problem is testosterone deficiency, you can get a prescription, but the “sexual performance perfection industry” generates its own expectations, pressures and anxieties for the person taking the drug and the couple working through relational issues. More often than not, the flow of a sexual encounter unfolds in a safe, noncompetitive and nonresult-oriented atmosphere. Sensuality doesn’t lend itself to the rigidities of scorekeeping. Be honest with yourself and your partner and go beyond a technical fix if there is a need to look beyond.
Oklahoma Magazine | JULY 2013
There is no better advertising than word-of-mouth. A happy customer singing your praises can bring new customers to your door and boost your reputation. This form of promotion is one of the most credible forms of advertising, because your customers Jessica Dyer are putting their reputation on the line as well. Because both companies are being represented, it’s important that both are accurately and positively depicted. Also, be mindful to use only testimonials from long-term clients and employees. You don’t want to build a campaign around someone who could potentially go to work for your competitor. And, as always, get written permission and compliance approval before publishing anything, and make sure everyone is clear on how the material will be used. Testimonials can be mutually beneficial and your clients will be thankful for the advertising that they might otherwise have to pay for. When done right, testimonials can be one of the most effective forms of promotion.
Jessica Dyer emerge marketing & PR 11063-D S. memorial Dr. #445 918.925.9945 Jdyer@emergempr.com www.facebook.com/emergePR
PERSONAL TRAINER Is there a nutritional way to fight skin cancer? Sunscreen is the most marketed way to fight skin cancer, but actually for every case of skin cancer, 20 to 30 individuals will develop breast and prostate cancer. This is because sunscreens block vitamin D initiatJohn Jackson ing rays of the sun. Poor diet is responsible for the majority of cases of melanoma, one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer. You will reduce your risk of of skin cancer by eating foods containing lycopene (tomatoes, papaya, watermelon), lutein (spinach, Brussels sprouts, zucchini, kale), ECGC (oregano, garlic, green and black tea), polyphenols, flavanoids (citrus), proanthocyanadins (red wine, cocoa, grape seeds), cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, kale), fish and olive oil. For more info on nutrients that combat skin cancer, contact a certified nutritionist.
John Jackson Personal Trainer St. John Siegfried health Club 1819 e. 19th St. Tulsa, Ok 74104 918.902.4028 jljackson70@hotmail.com
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Shelly Walentiny, OTR/L, CHT
I dislocated my finger playing soccer two months ago. At the time I was able to put the joint back in place. I never had it treated and I am still unable to make a fist or straighten my finger. Would Occupational Therapy help my finger?
I have seen this on many occasions where an injury has gone untreated and then develops a joint contracture. It›s not too late to follow-up with your doctor and develop a treatment plan. Typically, the treatment plan will involve aggressive therapy provided by an Occupational Therapist who specializes in hand therapy. Treatment options will often require splinting, joint mobilizations and the use of modalities to obtain more normal range of motion and strength.
Shelly Walentiny, OTR/l, ChT excel Therapy Specialists 918.398.7400 www.exceltherapyok.com Views expressed in the Professionals do not necessarily represent the views of Oklahoma Magazine, Schuman Publishing Co. or its affiliates.