Health & Wellness, August 2016

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Gaining control over your fitness and your life For many people, aging equals lower metabolism, weight gain and less energy for activities you enjoy. This is directly related to loss of lean muscle.

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Atlanta is host to world-class tennis events including the BB&T Atlanta Open which just completed its annual nine-day run. OrthoAtlanta proudly served as the official orthopaedic and sports medicine provider to the BB&T Atlanta Open with Dr. Snehal Dalal serving as co-medical director to the event. Dr. Dalal is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in treatment of hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder in our OrthoAtlanta Gwinnett and Johns Creek locations.

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Creating the perfect smile takes time, energy, effort, and money, all valuable assets! Whether you or your child is the patient, keeping a beautiful smile requires maintenance. Fortunately, today’s orthodontic patients have the option of either fixed or removable retainers.

Stories surrounding lost retainers have become family legends, leading some patients to choose a fixed wire behind the teeth. The wire is cemented to the teeth in a manner similar to how braces are applied. With continuous coverage, the fixed wire has a 24/7 advantage, but requires more attention when cleaning the teeth and can become loose.

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Dear diabetes sufferer By: Dr.Natalie Lawrence, DC Functional Medicine What if you could Reverse Type II diabetes naturally?

What if traditional health care has it all wrong?

Diabetes is a nasty disease that ruins the lives of millions of people because it increases your risk for a multitude of debilitating disorders. New research, like the groundbreaking Rotterdam study, are linking diabetes to Alzheimers Disease. The scientific community has even coined the term “Type 3 Diabetes” for AD. Type 2 Diabetics have double the risk of developing dementia and patients on insulin have 4 times the risk!

Some other complications are: •Neuropathy - About half of all people with diabetes have some form of nerve damage like burning/tingling sensations in the hands or feet. It can also cause organ problems like erectile dysfunction due to damage of the nerves to your internal organs.

•Eye Problems – Diabetics are 40% more likely to suffer from glaucoma which can lead to blindness and 60% more likely to develop cataracts •Kidney Failure - Diabetes can dam-

age the kidneys, resulting in kidney disease that may require dialysis •Mood disorders - According to the CDC, just having diabetes doubles your risk of developing depression.

You can be prescribed medicines to help manage your depression, neuropathy, ED, high blood pressure, glaucoma, acid reflux and cognitive decline, but is that really addressing the real REASON you have those health problems?? Is it fixing anything??

Our approach for supporting diabetic patients is totally different – AND MUCH MORE EFFECTIVE – than traditional methods. There is no “quickfix”, but those willing to accept responsibility for their health CAN reverse the trends and get healthy again!

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Can an aspirin a day keep the doctor away?

(NAPSI)—Aspirin is a familiar over-thecounter medicine that reduces pain.

Taking a low-dose or “baby” aspirin every day has long been recommended to people who have had a heart attack or stroke, so they can prevent another one. Evidence now shows that for people aged 50 to 69 at increased risk of cardiovascular disease, aspirin can help prevent a heart attack or stroke from happening in the first place and, if taken for five to 10 years, can also help prevent colorectal cancer.

This is great news because cardiovascular disease and cancer are major causes of death in the United States.

Heart attacks and strokes are responsible for 30 percent of all deaths, and colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer—causing 8.3 percent of all cancer deaths.

But just because aspirin is available over the counter doesn’t mean it is safe for everyone to take on a daily basis.

Aspirin can cause serious side effects, such as bleeding in the stomach and intestines, and strokes caused by bleeding in the brain. So daily aspirin is only recommended for people who are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease and who are not at increased risk for bleeding. You should not begin to take aspirin daily without speaking with your primary care clinician first.

Who Should Take Aspirin for Primary Prevention?

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (Task Force) found that how much a person can benefit from taking aspirin depends on his or her age and risk of cardiovascular disease. Daily use of low-dose aspirin is the most beneficial for people 50 to 59 years old who have at least a 10 percent chance of having a heart attack or stroke in the next 10 years. The Task Force recom-

mends that people in this group start taking aspirin after talking with their primary care clinician.

People 60 to 69 years old with increased cardiovascular disease risk can also benefit from taking aspirin, but because the risk of bleeding goes up with age, the overall benefit is smaller.

Therefore, people in this group should make a decision with their primary care clinician about whether or not to take aspirin.

It is not clear whether taking aspirin is beneficial for people with increased risk of cardiovascular disease who are younger than 50 or older than 69. More research in this area is needed.

A number of factors go into determining a person’s risk of cardiovascular disease, including age, sex, race, blood pressure level, total cholesterol level, and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol level—also known as “good cholesterol.” Whether a person has diabetes, smokes, or takes blood pressure medication can also affect his or her risk of cardiovascular disease. Talk to your primary care clinician if you are between 50 and 69 years old to determine your risk for cardiovascular disease and for bleeding, and to determine if taking a daily aspirin is right for you.

Other Ways to Reduce Your Risk Everyone can reduce his or her risk of cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer by quitting smoking, eating a healthy diet and being physically active. Keeping blood pressure and cholesterol under control can also help prevent cardiovascular disease. Regular screening remains an important part of preventing colorectal cancer. The Task Force currently recommends colorectal cancer screening for people 50 to 75 years old, and for some individuals between 76 and 85 years old.

Does Aspirin Prevent Other Cancers, Too? There is growing evidence that aspirin may also help to prevent cancers other than colorectal cancer, such as cancers of the esophagus and stomach.

However, the evidence on aspirin to prevent these cancers is still new and not yet strong enough to be part of a recommendation.

No group currently recommends that people take aspirin for the prevention of cancer only, even for people who are at increased risk of cancer. In order for the potential benefits of taking aspirin to outweigh the potential risks, a person must have increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

Recommendations to Protect Your Health The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is an independent group of national experts in primary care, prevention, and evidence-based medicine.

The aim of the Task Force’s work is to evaluate and identify critical preventive health services that a primary care clinician can perform.

For more information on the Task Force and to read the full report “Aspirin Use for the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and Colorectal Cancer” and the recommendation about screening for colorectal cancer, visit www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org.

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Of the hundreds of nutritional supplements you could be taking, some are definitely more important than others. If I had to pick just one supplement for my patients to take, in most cases it would be vitamin D. stegall Although it is called a vitamin, it can actually be thought of as a hormone because it is involved in so many processes in the body.

We have known for many years that Vitamin D deficiency can cause bone

problems such as rickets and osteoporosis. However, we have also learned that vitamin D at suboptimal levels can cause immune system issues.

One study found that having a vitamin D level in the blood under 60 ng/ mL resulted in a 70% increased risk of tumor formation! In other words, people who have optimal levels of vitamin D get cancer at much lower rates than the general population.

We are also learning about the important role of vitamin D in many other health issues, such as heart health and brain health.

If you are interested in optimal health, including living longer, vitamin

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It is not possible to get the desired amount through diet and sun exposure alone.

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A senior living community staffed by caring hearts As The Phoenix at Milton, scheduled to open its doors in the fall of this year, gets closer to serving seniors and their families in Milton, Georgia – the founder and CEO of Phoenix Senior Living, Jesse Marinko, believes the real difference of the Phoenix communities from others is not in the “bricks and sticks” of the community.

Although The Phoenix at Milton will introduce a beautiful community for seniors with an exquisite interior design, amazing outdoor space with walking paths, patios and even a grandchildren’s play area – offering the best possible environment with the most up to date and current technology available – all supported by excellence in care and services for seniors - the real difference is not in the beautiful community coming to Milton, Georgia.

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Senior scam alert Synergy HomeCare will be identifying the most common scams that target seniors, along with the warning signs of each scam and information on how you or your loved one can avoid becoming a victim. You can also see our Senior Scam Alert Guide on our website at http://www.SynergyHomeCare.com/ NorthAtlanta .

Grandparent Scam How It Works In a grandparent scam, a scammer calls or emails you and poses as a grandchild in legal trouble or as someone claiming to represent the relative (such as a lawyer or law enforcement agent). Using Facebook and other social media sites, the scammer will know just enough information, such as where your grandkids live, where they are vacationing or other personal details and use this information to convince you that this is your relative. You are then instructed to wire money to the scam artist with the claim that the funds will be used for bail money, lawyer’s fees, hospital bills or other expenses. You are also urged not to tell anyone, such as the parent of the “grandchild.�

How to Avoid It • Never offer information to the caller. If they prompt you with a ques-

tion like, “Do you know who this is?â€? simply say “noâ€? and have them identify themselves. • Press your caller for details. Ask them questions about their specific location or have them repeat their story.

A criminal will have a hard time recalling details or coming up with them on the spot. • Ask the caller a few personal questions that a real grandchild could answer but an imposter could not. • After you hang up, verify the story by calling the parents or other relatives of the “grandchild.â€? • Never wire money to someone under uncertain conditions. It is nearly impossible to recover or trace money that has been wired.

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Allergies and dirty ducts (NAPSI)—Allergies are nothing to sneeze at but you can make your home more comfortable for people who have allergies and improve your indoor air quality—by cleaning in an often forgotten place.

Indoor air quality can be a big concern for many families. After all, in a typical six-room home, up to 40 pounds of dust—including dangerous chemicals and other pollutants—is created annually through everyday living.

These contaminants are pulled into the HVAC system and recirculated as much as seven times a day. Over time, this leads to built-up contaminants in the ductwork.

Since your heating and cooling system is the lungs of your home, you want to keep it clear.

One way to do so is to hire a member of the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) to give your system a thorough cleaning.

Since NADCA members possess general liability insurance and they must clean and restore your heating and cooling system in accordance with NADCA standards and guidelines, they provide a high level of security.

To find a NADCA member, see http://nadca.com/en/prosearch/all.

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What is conservative dentistry?

By: Dr. Veena Bhat, North Fulton Smiles The word Conserve implies to keep, to protect from harm or injury, “a careful preservation and protection”. How does this apply to dentistry? Conservative dentistry is a thought process or practice philosophy of treating patients to preserve and protect their natural dentition with the best long term stability. Preservation of tooth structures means performing minimally invasive procedures that will achieve the necessary outcome. The goal is to restore teeth to enhance proper function, form and esthetics. Enamel, gums and bone are “our friends” and we desire to keep them for the duration of one’s life.

Prevention: In order to preserve, it is important to establish and offer preventive protocols such that patients may benefit from long term dental health.

Prevention may include use of prescription strength supplemental products, education for diligent home care, more frequent maintenance visits, wearing of bite guards etc. Guidance: When formulating a treatment plan for a patient, it is important to assess several considerations: age, health (physical and mental), risk factors, sleep apnea,

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Retirement living should be exceptional living. Situated in one of the most desirable spots in Johns Creek, this new 100 apartment community is within close proximity to world-class healthcare facilities, cultural venues, fine shopping and dining.

Arbor Terrace of Johns Creek is a one-of-a-kind community offering a luxurious lifestyle with concierge services, chef-prepared meals, housekeeping and more, without a large investment or long-term commitment.

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Arbor Terrace’s goal is to provide the residents with comfort, security and peace of mind. This beautiful community will have all the amenities you would expect including a fitness center with a variety of exercise and educational offerings as well as a vibrant social calendar.

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