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Health Resource Guide 2013
elcome to the Annual Health Resource Guide brought to you by Sound Publishing. We wanted to publish a health guide for Bellevue and Mercer Island to increase public awareness of important healthcare issues. We hope you will find this content interesting and will use it in making wise and healthy choices as you care for yourself and your loved ones. If you are reading this publication in a waiting room, we invite you to take this edition home with you to share with your family to read cover to cover.
It is our hope that you will benefit from the information provided here, whether it’s a reminder about good preventive healthcare or new information about specific health topics. And, if you are in need of finding a quality healthcare professional, you may want to consider the providers in this publication. Here’s to good health.
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Tableof Contents When Staying Well Seems Impossible .......................................4
Why I Opened A Cannabis Clinic? .............................................16
Heart Disease and Strokes ..........................................................5
Something to Smile About.......................................................17
The Secret to Longevity..............................................................6
Don’t Turn Your Back on Health ................................................18
Personal Equipment for Mobility ..............................................7
Don’t Turn a Deaf Ear to Audiologist.........................................18
Radiology Clinics are Constantly Evolving ..................................7
Specialized Homecare | Occupational Therapist .......................19
Art Therapy | Aromatherapy | Alternative Medicine ...................8
Domestic Violence Prevention ..................................................20
Green Cleaning...........................................................................9
Life Threatening Allergies ........................................................21
Childhood Obesity | 5 Tricks to Combat Inactivity.....................10 How to Save Your Vision ...........................................................11 Foot Therapy | Sunglasses: Not Just for Fashion ......................12 Open Your Ears to Your Audioprosthetist ..................................13 Help Your Child See the World Clearly ......................................13 Happiness is Closer Than You Think ..........................................14 Nicotine: A Powerful Addiction ................................................15
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When STAYING WELL seems impossible Y
our health is the key to withstanding the demands and stresses of the modern world. As a physician of forty-six years, I want to share some thoughts on what I have learned over the years.
Doctors versus self-reliance There is a rapidly diminishing supply of primary care physicians (PCP) in this country. With full implementation of "ObamaCare," as many as 30 million additional people will come under the umbrella of the medically insured. This will greatly accentuate the PCP shortfall. It is now paramount that individual patients alter their lifestyle decisions in a direction to maximize their potential for good health, as available doctors are likely to be overwhelmed, forced to under perform, and be incapable of meeting your expectations. Preventive medicine made easy We need to reconsider the ordering of priorities. Each person has to become determined to take primary responsibility for themselves, using common sense techniques. This includes
getting enough sleep, eating a healthful diet that is primarily plant-based and designed to maintain ideal body weight. A built-in individualized exercise program is very helpful. All of this is free of charge and should be emphasized ahead of a host of costly and sometimes invasive medical treatments.
Family medical history Family medical history represents previous expressions of your gene pool and offers a simple map of where your medical weaknesses are likely to carry you. This information becomes then an indicator of where your prevention efforts might be best focused. It can also act as a guideline regarding what type of medical interventions and procedures might be a particularly important element of your prevention strategy. The role of intention in health and disease Does it matter whether or not a person experiencing given symptoms ignores the lifestyle issues causing the symptoms— and instead seeks a medication or procedure to deal with it? In many instances it appears that the choice of accepting a pill, although likely better than doing nothing, provides
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results inferior to making the necessary lifestyle changes. Besides genetic propensity, intending to be well may be the most important factor in staying well. Relevancy, right livelihood, and connectedness Mental and emotional well-being is crucial to the maintenance of physical health. Having a sense of purpose, doing work which makes one feel good and satisfied, and recognizing the role each of us plays in the life of the world can be a difference maker. Depression, anxiety, and dysthymia (a sense of deep disillusionment) are epidemic in the modern world. We need to plan our lives thoughtfully, so that we do not fall into this trap. Otherwise, staying healthy becomes an even greater challenge. End-of-life issues—when enough is enough Every living thing dies. Our modern day illnesses are treated with modern day methods which can keep us alive far beyond what might be termed useful or appropriate. More health dollars are
spent in the last months of life and all the years before. Oftentimes this results in the terminal stage of life being an agonizing descent into mental and physical suffering for all involved. Fill out a P.O.L.S.T. (Physician Orders for LifeSustaining Treatment) form while you are still well, so that you get what you want when you are no longer able to decide. The purpose of life We desperately want to stay connected. Everything we do moment to moment and day to day enhances or detracts from the overall well-being of others. Be strong. Be helpful. Do not give advice unless it is solicited. Create a life of service, big or small. Vigilantly try to contribute as little as possible to the existing worldwide pool of hard heartedness and aggressiveness.
Contributed by: Barry Marmorstein, M.D.
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HEART DISEASE AND STROKE are serial killers
Strokes’ favorite victims are you, ladies!
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t’s not that long ago that heart disease was mainly considered to be a man’s illness. But did you know that nowadays women are considered to be at greater risk of dying from a heart attack than men? In fact, heart disease and stroke are the number one killers of women!
It goes without saying that smoking and excessive amounts of alcohol should be avoided. Daily physical activity—even just walking the dog—will help you maintain a healthy weight and reduce stress levels. A low salt, low fat diet that is rich in potassium from fresh fruits
Fortunately, researchers are focusing more on women’s cardiovascular health and we now know that with a bit of effort, certain risk factors can be reduced. Obesity, high blood pressure, and stress are particularly harmful to the health of a human heart but can be moderated by healthy lifestyle choices.
and vegetables as well as magnesium from whole grains, nuts, and legumes will also help to reduce the risks. Another important factor in saving lives is knowing how to recognize the symptoms of a stroke. Dizziness, sudden loss of balance, vision problems, confusion, sudden severe headache, loss of consciousness, and paralysis of an arm or leg are warning signals that warrant a call to emergency services. In short, women have to make their heart health a priority. Even though women often tend to put their families first, it is a true act of love to take all necessary precautions to increase the duration and the quality of their lives so they can continue caring for those who are close to their hearts. Adopting a healthy lifestyle will reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke by 80 percent.
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The secret to longevity is Household MOLD and your health
A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
Are your child’s asthma attacks becoming more frequent and serious? Are you continually catching colds? These situations may be the result of exposure to mildew without you even knowing it.
or earthy smell; and dark rings and buckling, which are evidence of water infiltration. Mold loves damp conditions, and those can usually be found in basements, the backs of closets, under kitchen sinks, in bathrooms, and sometimes around windows.
When a lot of mildew—or mold—develops in a home, these microscopic fungi can scatter breathable particles into the air and consequently cause a number of health problems. Depending on your state of health, age and amount of time spent in the home, you could be more sensitive. Especially vulnerable are babies, young children, seniors, and people with depressed immune systems.
Prevent mold by ensuring good ventilation in your home. Open windows or switch on fans when taking baths, showers or when you’re cooking. In hot, humid weather use a dehumidifier in chronically damp places, especially in the basement. Empty and clean the reservoir regularly and add several drops of lemon essential oil to disinfect it.
How do you know if these unwelcome visitors are invading your home? Look for the following: the appearance of stains, which are often black, on walls, ceilings, or carpets; a musty
Repair any water leaks as soon as possible. If condensation forms on windows, especially during the winter, check the insulation. These small actions will help prevent mold from harming your family’s health.
CHEW your way to slimness Chewing our food thoroughly can help us to eat less. This fact has been demonstrated in a recent study showing the influence of oral stimulation on our feelings of satiety and the number of calories ingested. Oral stimulation means putting food into our mouths, taking the time to taste it, and chewing it slowly before swallowing. The study shows that the length of the oral stimulation is inversely proportional to calorie intake, which is sure to interest those who watch their weight. This research are in full agreement with the old adage, “Chew your liquids and drink your food”. This means that you should drink in small sips, rolling the liquid around the mouth, and chew your food until it is liquid before swallowing it. Chewing longer also prolongs the meal and leaves time for feelings of fullness to set in. These signals are emitted by the brain when it has received information from the stomach indicating that the body no longer needs to eat. It is essential to pay attention to these signals, especially because we live in a society that promotes fast food and quantity over quality. In fact, although we should stop eating when we no longer feel hungry, the majority of people are directly influenced by the quantity of food on their plates. For your health’s sake, start serving reasonable portions, chewing thoroughly, and listening for your stomach to tell you it has had enough.
WALKING towards a better quality of life
New technologies have transformed our way of working, but they have also influenced our lifestyles by reducing the amount of physical activity we do. Unfortunately obesity is increasingly common in societies where people prefer to drive rather than walk. Without necessarily going back to the old ways, we can still easily incorporate walking into our daily routines. Do you need convincing? In addition to improving your physical fitness, walking reduces depression and anxiety and promotes healing sleep. That is doubly the case if the walking is done in good company! This gentle, moderate activity improves your cardiorespiratory functions, reduces blood pressure and cholesterol levels, regulates blood sugar levels, and increases bone density which helps keep osteoporosis at bay. Convinced? Start out by going for short walks and then gradually increase the distance. Good posture is essential to get the maximum benefits from walking: hold yourself straight, with shoulders and arms relaxed and loose, and breathe normally. Walk early in the morning or at the end of the day during the warmer summer months, and don’t forget a water bottle and sunscreen. During the winter, cover your head (one third of body heat is lost through the head) and layer your clothing so you can remove an outer coat when you start to sweat. If your body’s cricks and creaks leave you discouraged, persevere. You will find it easier to walk further in no time at all. For optimal results, walk for at least 30 minutes, five days a week. Walking improves overall health when done regularly.
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Personal equipment to increase your Whether it’s the result of an accident, an illness, or due to the aging process, many of us may need specialized equipment to improve our comfort and maximize our autonomy at some point in our lives. When physical adaptations are required, it is always a good idea to seek the advice of experts working in stores that specialize in devices such as wheelchairs, electric beds, walkers, four-wheel mobility scooters, or patient lifts. In fact, the key to obtaining the most suitable equipment for your needs is an analysis of your situation carried out by people with a great deal of experience in this area. No matter what type of equipment is required, they will know exactly what to suggest and make all the necessary adjustments in order for
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you to be as comfortable as possible under the circumstances. Usually, repair services are also available. These stores offer a surprising range of products for sale or for rent in order to satisfy your slightest need. For example, one can find wheelchairs in many formats: conventional, ultralight (folding or not), or electric, to which can be added a wide range of accessories, such as cushions, backrests, gloves, and storage bags. It goes without saying that the quality of this type of equipment has improved immensely over the years!
RADIOLOGY clinics are constantly evolving
The days are long gone when the only equipment to be found in a radiology clinic was one X-ray machine. Today’s patients are offered a wide range of state-of-the-art tools. These high performance digital devices give clearer images and more precise diagnoses, which doctors can consult online as soon as your examination has been completed. Despite the appearance of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasounds, and CT scans, conventional radiology examinations are still used and remain important basic tools. Wherever
the problem lies—in the head, neck, arms, legs, spine, pelvis, thorax, lungs, or abdomen— examinations carried out at a radiology clinic allow doctors to make more precise diagnoses.
Specialized radiology examinations are also available in these ultramodern clinics. Some of the most common are the
diverse fluoroscopic studies, including examinations of the digestive system, therapeutic infiltrations, and arthrographies of the major joints.
Whatever type of problem you may have, visiting a radiology clinic may be one more step towards a complete recovery.
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ART THERAPYor the ARTof HEALING The old adage says that a picture is worth a thousand words. Art therapy, a form of psychotherapy, uses artistic creation to encourage personal growth or, in other words, the healing of an individual. Drawing, painting, sculpture, handicrafts; every means is valid in the attempt to get in touch with our inner selves. Art therapy encourages this healing process by stirring thought, imagination and intuition. With links to the more traditional verbal therapy,
this alternative medicine also leads to the creation of works of art. Artistic ability is not required as the creative process, including the works produced, is considered more for its therapeutic effect than its aesthetic qualities.
In this way, the artwork becomes a catalyst which helps the subject to externalize their feelings. The artwork is likely to open exploratory paths leading to deeper personal awareness. A little like dreams, which are a sort of gateway into the subconscious, therapeutic art increases the probability
of uncovering underlying problems which can then be dealt with during the therapy. There are many advantages to this therapeutic approach, which is also a form of communication more accessible to some people. For example, those individuals who have difficulty expressing themselves, who tend to rationalize too much or who have reached a dead end in traditional therapy will be more comfortable with art therapy. Creative activity can also contribute to reducing anxiety, stress or negative thinking. It is therefore a therapy which can be beneficial for anyone faced with physical, emotional, spiritual or intellectual difficulties.
The benefits of
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
Alternative medicine offers an interesting option for taking care of our health, and it can be very complimentary to conventional medicine. Considered mainly as a preventive health care strategy, alternative medicine includes many different approaches that are based on historical and cultural traditions from around the world. You've surely heard of massage therapy, reiki, acupuncture, homeopathy, or Chinese medicine. All these treatment methods, among many others, fall into the realm of alternative or complementary medicine. Many people believe that these methods of caring for our bodies allow us to avoid health problems largely because of the clientpractitioner relationship. In general, alternative medicine practitioners spend much longer in consultation with a patient and do a lot
of counseling on lifestyle changes that will reduce stress and anxiety, which are known to contribute to chronic illness.
Indeed, almost all approaches to alternative medicine work to get us more in touch with our own bodies. We can learn how to eat better, eliminate toxins, relax, and take care of ourselves. Instead of resorting to sleeping pills in order to get a good night's sleep, why not try massage therapy or natural plant teas to combat the anxiety at the root of the problem? Usually simple and effective treatments, such alternatives have the advantage of not causing dangerous side effects or drug dependence. There are a multitude of alternative medicines, all with their own way of responding to an essential need within the body. A quick phone call to a practitioner will help you find out the benefits of that approach. As we all know, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!
AROMA therapy
a natural source of well-being! An integral part of naturopathy, aromatherapy is a science and an art which uses the aroma of plants as a tool for good health. For thousands of years, essential oils have been used on an ongoing basis in cooking, medicine and perfumes as well as in the cosmetic industry. At the end of the 19th century, the first pages of aromatherapy’s modern history started to be written when the ability of these oils to neutralize certain bacteria was scientifically proved. Since then, these oils have been used to treat ailments such as coughs, headaches, sinusitis, asthma and digestive problems. They are also credited with having a beneficial effect on a psychological level, notably to counteract anxiety and insomnia. Valued for their numerous virtues - whether antibacterial, antiseptic, slimming, cleansing, tranquilizing, regenerative or invigorating - essential oils are always beneficial to our well-being. Although they can be used alone, essential oils are often used in combinations to allow an individual to obtain the greatest benefit. But before playing the role of alchemist, it’s important to use your olfactory senses as these oils are not always compatible. Our sense of smell is often the first sense to be aroused and aromatherapy provides a profusion of scents which can be used, depending on our whim, to recreate a certain atmosphere or promote a receptive state in which to re-establish our global health.
Green Cleaning Green Cleaning is using cleaning products that don't endanger you, children or the environment. This is especially important for people who have asthma. Commercial cleaning products often contain irritants that can trigger an asthma episode. The Green Cleaning products recommended here are effective, inexpensive, safe for you and the environment.
Green cleaning items include:
• Baking soda • White vinegar • Liquid castile soap (a mild soap made of olive oil and sodium hydroxide) • Scouring pad • Mop • Cotton washcloth or a sponge • Cotton rag without much lint • Newspaper • 16 oz. spray bottle
GREEN CLEANING RECIPES: Tub and sink cleaner:
• Baking soda • Liquid castile soap Sprinkle baking soda on the porcelain fixtures and rub with wet rag. Add a little of the liquid castile soap to the rag for more cleaning power. Rinse well to avoid leaving a hazy film.
Window and mirror cleaner:
• White vinegar • Water • Newspaper, crumpled Fill 16 oz. spray bottle with 1/4 cup of white vinegar then fill to the top with water. Shake bottle to combine. Spray on the surface. Rub with a lint-free rag or a torn and wadded up newspaper page. For outdoor windows, use a sponge and wash with warm water with a few drops of liquid castile soap in it. Rinse well and squeegee dry.
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Linoleum floor cleaner • White vinegar • Water Mop with a mixture of 1/2 cup vinegar in a bucket (pail) of warm water. The vinegar odor will go away shortly after the floor dries.
Toilet bowl cleaner • Baking soda • Liquid castile soap Sprinkle baking soda inside the bowl as you would any scouring powder. Add a couple drops of soap in also. Scrub with a toilet bowl brush and finish outside surfaces with a damp cloth or paper towel sprinkled with baking soda.
All purpose cleaner • Liquid castile soap For spots on woodwork, tile and linoleum, add a few drops of liquid soap to a wet washcloth and rub surface briskly. Rinse and wipe thoroughly to remove any leftover streaks.
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• Baking soda • White vinegar • Boiling water This recipe will free minor clogs and helps to prevent future clogs. Pour 1/2 cup of baking soda down the drain first, then 1/2 cup vinegar. Let it fizz for a few minutes. Then pour down a teakettle full of boiling water. Repeat if needed. If the clog is stubborn, use a plunger. If very stubborn, use a mechanical snake.
Copper cleaner • White vinegar • Water • Salt Mix equal parts of vinegar and salt (a tablespoon of each should be enough to start, make more as necessary) and apply to the surface with a rag. Rinse thoroughly with water afterwards, otherwise it will corrode. Don't use on lacquered finishes. Source: Public Health Seattle & King County www.kingcounty.gov/health
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CHILDHOOD OBESITY: let's do something about it!
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ases of childhood obesity have grown at an alarming rate over the past few decades. As parents, we can take steps to help our children avoid this problem and its long-term consequences. Here are a few ways to help your child maintain a healthy weight.
Be careful of liquid calories Large quantities of sugary drinks (soft drinks, fruit-flavored beverages, and energy drinks) are linked to childhood obesity. Teach your children that there's nothing like water for quenching their thirst.
Set an example Follow the recommendations of the American Food Guide Pyramid; it is the best way to avoid the kind of overeating that leads to obesity. You can set an example by following a healthy diet and by including flavorful, healthy dishes in the family menu. Encourage your children to eat at home as often as possible rather than buying high-calorie fast food for the family. Offer fruit for snacks rather than pre-packaged food, which is usually highly salted and sweetened, as well as fatty.
your children to walk to school and to play outside when they come home. The goal to aim for is 60 minutes of physical activity a day, every day if possible. The best way to incorporate physical activity into their daily routines is to share this time with them. You can also encourage them to register for karate, soccer, or swimming lessons, or to join one of their school's sports teams. Most importantly, don't allow them to spend more than two hours a day watching television, sitting in front of the computer, or playing video games. Away from the screen, you might find they will naturally become more active and playful.
Exercise together Physical inactivity can also lead to obesity. Encourage
Teach your children that there's nothing like water for quenching their thirst!
5 TRICKS to combat INACTIVITY
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hysical inactivity causes millions of deaths every year and is one of the five main risk factors for death in North America. We are currently faced with a real crisis in physical inactivity and obesity: chronic illness associated with these problems means higher medical costs, not to mention that it means a shorter lifespan and less quality of life for many people. The good news is that all we have to do to change this depressing scenario is to exercise more!
An adult should do 30 to 60 minutes of moderate physical activity every day. However, this is easier said than done, especially for adults caught in a busy routine of work, caring for children or elderly parents, and domestic chores. So here are five tricks to help you succeed without turning your schedule upside down:
1 The idea is to get moving any way you can. It might be hard to get to a gym, so take every opportunity to shovel, dig, scrub, walk, dance, and climb stairs.
2 After dinner, don't sit down in front of the television for the evening. Go for a walk or a bike ride with your spouse, your children, or the dog. 3 Make the most of your lunch break to walk, bike, swim, or work out in a fitness class or gym.
4 Give priority to weight-bearing exercise, such as walking, running, jumping rope, dancing, and gardening energetically. They help you burn more calories and get in good cardiovascular shape. 5 Don't neglect muscle toning exercises. Push-ups, sit-ups, and weight training
increase muscle mass, strength, and endurance. These exercises can easily be done at home without you having to miss your favorite TV series!
An adult should do 30 to 60 minutes of moderate physical activity every day.
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How to save your VISION at home
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n March the American Optometric Association promotes Save Your Vision Month to raise awareness about the importance of protecting our eyesight from preventable causes of aging and stress. Here are three things you can do at home to preserve your vision and protect your eyes. Avoid “screen squint”. Staring at a computer or TV screen for hours on end is stressful for eye muscles. Set your monitor at eye level and facing away from any light sources to minimize reflections on the screen. Take regular “eyeball breaks” from screen work, changing your focus to another object farther away every few minutes. Changing the color settings of your user software can also help; for some people it is less straining to read black text on a gray rather than white background. Cover eyes to keep out ultraviolet rays. Years of exposure to the sun’s harmful rays can age eyes prematurely, predisposing them to cataracts, macular degeneration, and eye cancer. Wear a peaked hat and UV-filtering sunglasses when outdoors or driving. Make sure that lenses are adequately large and that they are rated to screen out 99 to 100 percent of UV rays. Deal quickly with eye trauma. Making a wrong move when putting in contact lenses or getting too close to a bush’s branches while gardening can lead to a corneal abrasion. In most cases
the eye will start to heal itself immediately, but if discomfort persists for more than a day, see a doctor or ophthalmologist. If the eyeball receives a blow or is penetrated by a foreign object, do not apply pressure. Protect it with a hard plastic eye covering that does not touch the eyelid and see a doctor or emergency medicine professional immediately. Making a wrong move when putting in contact lenses can lead to a corneal abrasion.
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FOOT THERAPY Your feet support your health
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uman beings can take between 5,000 and 7,500 steps every day and circle the globe 2.5 times during their lifetimes. And yet most people take more care of their cars than their own feet! A human foot is made up of 28 bones, more than 30 joints, and numerous ligaments, nerves, and blood vessels. It also contains a network of nerve endings that affect our entire body. Indeed, some types of pain are caused by the way we walk. Poor weight distribution on our feet can have a domino effect of pain on the ankles, calves, hips, or back. Basic advice ◗ Because our feet are more often than not wrapped up in socks and shoes, it is very important to buy shoes that take on the shape of the feet whether they are wide, long, or flat. ◗ It is also important to have a good sole when walking long distances and to wear shoes adapted for the sport you are playing, such as for basketball, tennis, soccer, and jogging. ◗ Limit the amount of time you wear high heels, which alter weight distribution and put pressure on the entire muscle and bone structure of the body.
Keeping feet free of fungal problems requires that they be washed and dried thoroughly every day, and clean socks are an absolute must. Foot care also involves using moisturizing creams and giving the feet regular massages in order to release the stresses and strains of everyday life. Poor weight distribution on our feet can have a domino effect of pain on our ankles, calves, hips, and back.
They’re not just for
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hopping for sunglasses? The first dilemma is whether to invest in an expensive pair or go for the cheapies on the spinning rack at the department store. If you go through more than one pair a season, then you won’t want to risk leaving behind your investment at the beach or in your friend’s car. As long as you buy ones with adequate UV protection, it doesn’t matter if they cost $100 or $15. Just make sure you have a hard-sided carrying case for them so they won’t get scratched. The American Academy of Ophthalmology, sponsor of UV Safety Month, says that any pair of sunglasses you buy should be labeled as blocking at least 99 percent of ultraviolet rays. If the tag reads, “UV absorption of up to 400 nm”, that means the glasses will absorb 100 percent of UV rays. The color and darkness of a lens do not indicate their ability to block UV rays. Polarized lenses and mirrored lenses cut down on glare from shiny objects, such as cars, windows, and the surface of the water, but they may not block harmful UV rays unless they are labeled as doing so. Blue-blocking sunglasses, usually ambercolored, are preferred by pilots and winter sports enthusiasts because of their reported ability to make distant objects sharper in hazy or white conditions. Wraparound sunglasses are also the choice of people spending a lot of time outdoors because of their extended coverage, which blocks UV rays from entering around the sides of the eyes. No matter the price or color of the lenses, make sure you buy sunglasses that claim to block at least 99 percent of UV rays.
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Open your EARS Help your child to your SEE the audioprosthetist’s world clearly work involves helping school year is a fresh adventure for children, advice! whose the hearing impaired. They are Thewhenstarttheyof every can learn new subjects, start exciting projects, and
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here are some statistics we’d prefer not to think about, including the fact that one person in three suffers from a hearing problem after the age of 65. The rate increases to one in two people after the age of 75. The vast majority of these hearing problems are never diagnosed or treated, which is not good news. These days, audioprosthetists can help people deal with hearing loss by helping them continue to communicate with the world instead of isolating themselves, as so many do.
Audioprosthetists play a central role among the many specialists
responsible for selling, installing, and adjusting all types of hearing aids. They work from prescriptions, which assures that the devices are issued by speech-language pathologists, audiologists, doctors, or otorhinolaryngologists (ear, nose, and throat doctors). The role of an audioprosthetist is also to follow up with and support their patients while they adapt to new hearing aids and readapt to living in a hearing world that they might have withdrawn from. Audioprosthetists fit hearing aids for the hearing impaired.
dream about the future. But if they can’t see the blackboard properly or if they can’t focus on the words in their workbooks, they’ll have a hard time getting ahead. It is a good idea to quiz your children about their vision every fall, if necessary, bring them to the optometrist’s so that any developing vision problems can be corrected. It is recommended that children aged 6 to 19 years of age consult an optometrist about once a year. Of course, the frequency of these visits depend on the state of a child’s vision-after a preliminary eye examination, the optometrist will be able to determine exactly how often your child should be examined. It is quite common for students to appear to have learning or reading problems, when in fact they simply can’t see well enough to read a book or words on the blackboard. Regular eye exams can prevent that kind of problem. The main vision problems in children are nearsightedness (poor distance vision), farsightedness (poor near vision), and astigmatism (distortion of the image seen by the eye). These problems can be detected during an eye examination and corrected with prescription eye glasses. After that, all you’ll have to do is make sure that your child wears them!
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HAPPINESS D
o you sometimes have the impression that your thoughts control your life and prevent you from enjoying the happiness you deserve? Here are a few habits to incorporate into your daily routine to help you finally live life to the fullest.
Look at yourself in a different light Your self-image influences your way of living. If you think of yourself as being an incompetent person you’ll probably become one. Don’t be too hard on yourself. If you see yourself as a “mom who doesn’t have time for herself ” begin telling yourself you are a “great family manager”. In
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other words, be positive and you’ll soon feel that life is not so demanding.
Smile more Smiling broadly for 30 seconds will make you feel happy. Using the smiling muscles triggers the brain to release serotonin and endorphins, which are responsible for feelings of well-being. So go ahead and smile, even if you have nothing funny in mind. You can do it anywhere, and the best thing of all is that smiling is contagious. Stretch Flexibility is a magical solution for feeling good. Stretch often and regularly. Loosen your
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neck when you’re taking a shower or rotate your arms and shoulders between sips of coffee. It doesn’t have to take hours of your time; just a few one-minute sessions will do you good. Drink enough water Feeling sleepy in the middle of the afternoon is often caused by dehydration. If you only drink coffee during the morning, you’re bound to feel weak after lunch. A few tricks: drink a large glass of water when you get up and
another one before every meal. Take a bottle of water to work and aim to drink it all before lunch. Get some fresh air and eat better Treat yourself to a daily walk at lunchtime to invigorate body, mind, and soul. There’s nothing better than enjoying a moderate dose of sunshine in order to fill up on vitamin D. Lastly, add some nutritious color and freshness to your diet and you will soon feel energized, guaranteed.
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Nicotine: A powerful addiction
The benefits of quitting Compared to smokers, your... • Stroke risk is reduced to that of a person who never smoked after five to 15 years of not smoking. • Cancers of the mouth, throat, and esophagus risks are cut in half five years after quitting. • Cancer of the larynx risk is reduced after quitting. • Coronary heart disease risk is cut in half one year after quitting and is nearly the same as someone who never smoked 15 years after quitting. • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease risk of death is reduced after you quit. Lung cancer risk drops by as much as half 10 years after quitting. • Ulcer risk drops after quitting. • Bladder cancer risk is cut in half a few years after quitting • Peripheral artery disease goes down after quitting. • Cervical cancer risk is reduced a few years after quitting. • Low birth weight baby risk drops to normal if you quit before pregnancy or during your first trimester. Within 20 minutes after you smoke that last cigarette, your body begins a series of changes that continue for years. • 20 Minutes After Quitting Your heart rate drops. • 12 hours After Quitting Carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal. • 2 Weeks to 3 Months After Quitting Your heart attack risk begins to drop. Your lung function begins to improve. • 1 to 9 Months After Quitting Your coughing and shortness of breath decrease. • 1 Year After Quitting Your added risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a smoker's. • 5 Years After Quitting Your stroke risk is reduced to that of a nonsmoker's 5-15 years after quitting. • 10 Years After Quitting Your lung cancer death rate is about half that of a smoker's. Your risk of cancers of the mouth, throat, esophagus, bladder, kidney, and pancreas decreases.
• 15 Years After Quitting Your risk of coronary heart disease is back to that of a nonsmoker's.
Get support
Research shows that you have a better chance of being successful if you have help. You can get support in many ways: • Tell your family, friends, and co-workers that you are going to quit and want their support. Ask them not to smoke around you or leave cigarettes out in front of you. • Talk to your health care provider (for example, doctor, dentist, nurse, pharmacist, psychologist, or smoking counselor). • Get individual, group, or telephone counseling. The more counseling you have, the better your chances are of quitting. Find a program at a local hospital or health center. Call your local health department for information about programs in your area. For a live person to help you in quitting and links to loads of info to help you contact: Tobacco Quit Line 1-800-QUIT NOW (1-800-784-8669) Source: Public Health - Seattle and King County www.kingcounty.gov/health
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If you have tried to quit smoking, you know how hard it can be. It is hard because nicotine is a very addictive drug. Usually people make a few attempts to quit before they succeed, but many quit on their first attempt. Each time you try to quit, you can learn about what helps and what hurts. Quitting takes hard work and a lot of effort, but you can quit smoking. 50,000,000 (million) Americans have quit using tobacco, you can too!
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A Nurse Practitioner Story:
Why I opened a Cannabis Clinic Dr. James R. Lathrop, DNP ARNP
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n 2010, a change in the Washington State medical marijuana law provided for nurse practitioners, along with physicians, physician assistants, and naturopathic physicians, to advise their patients on the treatment options with cannabis sativa (marijuana). At that time I discovered a wealth of new and exciting research around the topic and I was surprised by my own lack of knowledge of the subject as well as my own prejudices involving a substance that had been vilified primarily due to politics rather than as a result of health care or rigorous medical study. Today we know that there is a wide range of special molecules, called cannabinoids, which are unique to the cannabis plant. Discovery of these molecules and their potential medicinal properties have progressed slowly due to prohibition politics,
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which began in earnest with the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937. One fascinating fact concerning the federal status of prohibition of medicinal cannabis is that there are 4 surviving patients in the 1976 Investigational New Drug Compassionate Use Program who are still receiving medical marijuana legally and directly from the U.S. federal government. Furthermore, the National Cancer Institute has a webpage discussing some of the anti-tumor properties of cannabis1 and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services was awarded the patent1 on cannabidiol and all other non-psychoactive cannabinoids in 2003. As I reflected on my 12 years of experience as a nurse practitioner in the field of emergency care I realized that I had never seen a single case of a marijuana overdose. I also worked for a year at the King County Jail clinic and saw the horrendous damage alcohol, methamphetamine, and heroine dependence caused to individuals coming and going through the jail system. Marijuana as substance of harm was notably absent in both my environments of the ER and the jail system. What was going on here? I looked deeper into the studies and eventually decided to open my own practice with a focus on providing cannabis-based therapy as a treatment option for patients with nowhere else to turn, many of whom could not receive help from their own providers due to institutional policies alone. I have since been able to support many patients in discontinuing or dramatically decreasing their dependence on narcotics and other pharmaceutical agents through my primary care clinic, Advanced Holistic Health, with offices located in Issaquah and Seattle. Cannabis is an available option for the treatment of chronic pain and many other debilitating conditions. Find better health through this amazing new therapy; a therapy which also happens to be one of the oldest medicines of all time. 1. U.S. Patent 6,630,507 as assigned to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2003: “Cannabinoids have been found to have antioxidant properties … This new found property makes cannabinoids useful in the treatment and prophylaxis of wide variety of oxidation associated diseases, such as ischemic, age-related, inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. The cannabinoids are found to have particular application as neuroprotectants, for example in limiting neurological damage following ischemic insults, such as stroke and trauma, or in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and HIV dementia.”
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about!
Now is the time to visit your dental professional
• The dental hygienist will help you to keep your natural teeth and avoid oral disease. Prevention and detection are his or her goals. • Twice yearly, the dentist will check each tooth Most of us wouldn’t hesitate to see a for signs of decay and erosion as well as the doctor about abdominal or chest pain gums for signs of periodontal disease. He or and yet we are inclined to ignore dental she will propose different strategies for keeping or oral problems until pain leaves us no one’s teeth or replacing them in order to protect choice. Is that because we’re afraid that the overall health of the mouth. Treatments treatments will be painful or costly? If might include including fillings, root canals, consistent care is taken, oral health can and crowns. be very effective in a preventative way, • The orthodontist is consulted when teeth are which keeps costs down in the long run. Oral health is an essential element misaligned and treats all ages very successfully. And new developments in dentistry make of our general well-being. • The periodontist takes care of any damaged most work relatively painless and much soft tissue and bone that could allow teeth to become loose. more comfortable than it used to be. • The denturologist helps with dentures. Regular checkups and Taking care of your mouth and teeth might involve adjustments will help avoid the soft tissue damage and pain appointments with a whole team of players: associated with prostheses. • Good oral hygiene is our own responsibility - a healthy diet We are very lucky to be able to rely on professionals who are and oral hygiene routine, including brushing and flossing. It is devoted to the health of our teeth and mouths. So why not make the best way to avoid pain and emergency visits to the dentist. an appointment as soon as possible!
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As baby boomers age, more people are needing dental implants and partial or full dentures. Certain genetics or hygiene habits require younger people to get this type of treatment as well. These patients can now receive a full tooth replacement in a single day, thanks to a new procedure called the All-on-Four. In the last year, two new clinics have opened devoted to this new procedure, and local periodontist Dr. Darrin Rapoport of Pacific Northwest Periodontics anticipates that demand will only increase. “In light of the healthcare reform, traditional treatments such as conventional dentures are suggested by insurance companies as acceptable tooth replacement options, when in most cases they are not,” said Rapoport. “As patients consider out-of-pocket investments in their oral health, reliability, long term maintenance and quality of life become all the more important.” The differences are particularly striking between dentures and the All-on-Four. Dentures can impair speech and inhibit taste and bite capabilities, and in turn, nutrition. Because the All-on-Four teeth are not connected across the roof of the mouth, these concerns are not an issue. Patients are often able to enjoy their dinner the night of surgery. Because dentures are mobile, many denture patients fear that their teeth will fall out during conversation, and due to the difficulty involved in cleaning dentures, bad breath is another common fear. All-on-Four teeth are fixed and non-removable, and can be maintained just like normal teeth with brushing and flossing. The All-on-Four is not an immediate bargain compared to dentures, the least expensive of treatment options. Considering the hefty maintenance fees and multiple surgeries (often with painful bone grafting) that come with dentures and implant
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Don’t turn your back on health: consult a chiropractor Did your child grow like a weed this past summer? When children experience growth spurts, it can be very demanding on their skeletal system. In fact, one out of every two children will experience lower back pain before they reach adolescence. That means if your child is complaining of back discomfort or joint pain — which we are usually quick to dismiss as “growing pains” — he or she might benefit from seeing a chiropractor. Chiropractors are professional healthcare specialists who are trained to diagnose and treat muscular and skeletal problems, including those related to growth and posture. They are also experts in the
prevention of pain and skeletal misalignment and can teach children various ways to relieve stress on their backs. One of the most common sources of back pain for school-age children today is the wearing of overloaded backpacks. Several years of carrying one that is inadequately adjusted or of poor quality can cause scoliosis or other functional problems of the spine. A child’s backpack should be well-padded and never weigh more than 10 percent of his or her bodyweight. It should be worn with both shoulder straps fitted properly, and if there is a waist strap, it should also be attached in order to more evenly distribute the load.
Don’t turn a deaf ear to audiologists If children can’t hear directions properly, how can they be expected to follow them? When parents place their children in daycare or prepare them to start school, they want to do everything possible to ensure that their kids succeed. Consulting
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an audiologist with your child can alert you to any hearing impairments that you might be unaware of. About 10 percent of children between infancy and 11 years of age suffer from slight hearing loss, usually linked to the inflammation of the middle ear. Other types of hearing problems can also plague children, such as central auditory processing disorders; these are best treated as early as possible. Hearing loss sometimes passes unnoticed until a child starts school, where it may translate into learning difficulties because he or she is unable to hear instructions or confuses sounds. Early diagnosis and treatment can help children avoid academic and linguistic delays as well as the stress that can accompany them. During the examination of your child, an audiologists will evaluate his or her hearing. If any problems are found, the audiologist will recommend a suitable treatment plan, which may include a hearing aid or rehabilitation. Based on the status of your child’s hearing evaluation, the audiologist will then determine the recommended frequency for future screening.
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Thank heavens for specialized homecare If you have reduced mobility due to aging or illness, a wide range of specialized care is available nowadays. Physiotherapists can accompany you in exercises to do at home, and hairdressers can keep you looking fresh without you having to get out to a salon. Homecare nurses can make house calls to take blood samples or other tests, and podiatrists can care for your feet and toenails to keep you comfortable.
Don’t assume right off the bat that such services are beyond your means. If you take into account transportation and parking costs, they often cost only a few dollars more than going to a clinic or salon. And, of course, it is worthwhile to consider the time you’ll save in traveling and sitting around in waiting rooms. Homecare services can also help you avoid stress — a great investment in your well-being.
Many kinds of services are mobile and are available as home care.
Get in line for the occupational therapist
Occupational therapists can suggest adapted work tools and equipment for people with chronic illnesses, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
It’s easy to forget the importance of good posture until the day we start feeling back or neck pain. If we don’t wake up then and pay attention, next on the list is carpal tunnel syndrome or worse, a workplace accident. If back twinges are starting to make you nervous, it may be worth your while to consult an occupational therapist. These professionals specialize in evaluating the relationship between health problems and the way we use our bodies throughout the day. They propose rehabilitative or preventative measures to help individuals suffering from chronic disease or who are in rehabilitation after traumatic
A life coach to the rescue! Does it feel like you’re dragging your feet as you go through your day at home or at work? Is it hard for you to see clearly what you want to do or be in life? If the answer is yes, you might consider consulting a life coach. A relatively recent phenomenon in the world of counselling, life coaching is a proactive accompaniment that is actionoriented and generally leads to fast results in improving one’s quality of life. There’s no need to tell your life story to your life coach. He or she is typically trained in some kind of behavioral therapy that is designed to help people change unproductive habits and life patterns right away. These approaches might be based in neurolinguistic programming, transactional analysis, a systemic approach, or one of many others. The best thing to do is to first meet with a life coach to see if the match feels good and if their approach will be both engaging and demanding enough to get you moving forward. In fact, a life coach is really a trainer, just like a sports trainer. His or her mandate is to help you free yourself of whatever is holding you back from what you really want to be living or
accidents or surgery. They also suggest exercises for clients in order for them to regain maximum independence and work efficiency. Occupational therapists can travel to a client’s home, or clients can go to their offices. They can also visit factories and businesses to better evaluate health risks and find solutions to remedy them. Where possible, occupational therapists intervene before serious injury occurs by adapting work tools and procedures, on a small or large scale. For employers, this is an invaluable service in the planning of new equipment and workflow designs.
doing. They will help you clarify what you really want and develop concrete strategies to obtain it. For the first few weeks, meetings with a life coach are scheduled at regular intervals. Later, only occasional meetings are likely to be needed as you adjust your priorities. The ultimate goal of a life coach is not to lead you into a drawn-out process; his or her goal is to get you taking your own steps on the way to being a happier and more fulfilled person.
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Resources
What is domestic violence? Domestic violence is "a pattern of behavior in which one intimate partner uses physical violence, coercion, threats, intimidation, isolation and emotional, sexual or economic abuse to control and change the behavior of the other partner."
Domestic Abuse Women's Network (DAWN) Call their 24-hour crisis line at 425-656-STOP (7867) www.dawnonline.org/default.asp DAWN provides domestic violence assistance including a confidential shelter, training for advocates, children's programs and legal advocacy.
It's not just physical
The physical consequences of intimate partner violence are very serious. However, emotional and psychological consequences abound as well. For example, a woman with a history of experiencing domestic violence is more likely to display higher-risk behaviors, such as substance abuse, alcoholism and suicide attempts.
LIFEWIRE (Formally Eastside Domestic Violence Program) Call their 24-hour crisis line at 425-746-1940 or 1-800-827-8840 Lifewire offers services from shelter to counseling to training. Visit their webpage to learn more about local services and domestic violence prevention.
Are you in an unhealthy relationship? How to stay safe: If you are still in the relationship: • Think of a safe place to go if an argument occurs - avoid rooms with no exits (bathroom), or rooms with weapons (kitchen). • Think about and make a list of safe people to contact. • Keep change with you at all times. Memorize all important numbers. • Establish a "code word" or "sign" so that family, friends, teachers or co-workers know when to call for help. • Think about what you will say to your partner if he\she becomes violent. If you have recently left the relationship: • Change your phone number. • Screen calls. • Save and document all contacts, messages, injuries or other incidents involving the batterer. • Change locks, if the batterer has a key. Avoid staying alone.
• Plan how to get away if confronted by an abusive partner. • If you have to meet your partner, do it in a public place. • Vary your routine. Notify school and work contacts. • Call a shelter for battered women.
How to help
If you know someone who is in an abusive relationship, it can feel like a helpless situation. However, there are important steps you can take to help and support them:
King County Coalition Against Domestic Violence www.kccadv.org This site has a wealth of information about domestic violence issues and programs and services available in King County. New Beginnings Call their 24-hour help line at 206-522-9472 www.newbegin.org Provides shelter, advocacy and support for battered women, and those whose lives have been affected by domestic violence.
• Let them know that their feelings are OK and that it's not their fault.
Youth Eastside Services (YES) Call their helpline at 425-747-4937 www.youtheastsideservices.org YES provides dating and domestic violence assistance to teens, parents, and community members in East King County through counseling, classes and support groups, and mentoring programs.
• Remember that change takes time and your friend is facing hard choices. If they decide to leave, it may be a long process.
Source: Public Health – Seattle & King County www.kingcounty.gov/health
• Believe your friend. • Listen and be supportive. Be there when you are needed. • Offer suggestions and ideas, not opinions. • Don't try to make decisions for them.
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‘Modern Family’s’ Julie Bowen shares personal family story of living with life-threatening allergies
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op quiz! Do you know what a peanut butter sandwich in the cafeteria, a latex glove in the science lab and a bumblebee on the playground all have in common? For some students, an encounter with any of these items could cause a life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). Anaphylaxis has many possible triggers, can occur quickly, without warning, and must be treated immediately with epinephrine. Avoidance of allergic triggers is the critical first step in managing life-threatening allergies. However, allergens are not always obvious and accidental exposure may still happen. In an effort to increase awareness of and preparedness for anaphylaxis, Emmyaward winning actress Julie Bowen, known for her comedic role in "Modern Family," has joined Mylan Specialty L.P. on the Get Schooled in Anaphylaxis(TM) initiative. Get Schooled in Anaphylaxis offers practical information to educate the school community to help those at risk for life-threatening allergic reactions avoid their triggers, recognize anaphylaxis signs and symptoms and understand how to quickly get appropriate treatment and immediate medical care when anaphylaxis occurs. Julie, who found out that her son had life-threatening allergies when he experienced anaphylaxis as a toddler, is sharing her family's experience to help drive a national conversation on this serious health issue. Fortunately, Julie's son received immediate medical care and recovered quickly. "I know first-hand that anaphylaxis can happen anywhere and at any time, and that people often aren't ready to respond," said Bowen. "My son's reaction was a wake-up call that our family and
those who take care of our son when he is in school, need to become more educated about life-threatening allergic reactions, how to best avoid them from happening and what to do in case an accidental exposure occurs." Children and adolescents are among those most at-risk for anaphylaxis due to increased exposure to potential allergic triggers. In fact, the prevalence of food allergies among children is on the rise, now affecting approximately one in 13 U.S. children. Anaphylaxis causes an estimated 1,500 deaths each year. The good news: Julie is excited that Get Schooled in Anaphylaxis offers a comprehensive, community-inspired online resource on Anaphylaxis101. com to meet the information needs of the extended community impacted by potentially life-threatening allergies. The website includes a personalized, virtual tour and access to an extensive library of resources from leading patient, professional, and advocacy groups. Students, parents, teachers, administrators, school nurses and
other community members can access information specific to their needs and learn how they can contribute to raising anaphylaxis awareness and preparedness. By logging on to Anaphylaxis101.com , visitors have the option to enter a virtual experience or find useful resources and materials tailored to the individual role in the school community and where they live. "Similar to recognizing when someone needs the Heimlich maneuver or CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), we want people to recognize anaphylaxis signs and symptoms, and understand how to quickly get appropriate treatment and immediate medical care when anaphylaxis occurs," said Hemant Sharma, M.D., Associate Chief of the Division of Allergy and Immunology at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. "Every person responsible for the health of children in schools should be aware of and prepared for a life-threatening allergic reaction. I encourage everyone to visit www. Anaphylaxis101.com to learn more about anaphylaxis and get information to help them be prepared to respond if it happens." – Brandpoint
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VISION CARE Vision Care Center Dr. Nery Sison, Optometric Physician 14700 NE Eighth St., Ste. 105, Bellevue, WA 98007 425-746-2122 office@vision-care-center.com www.vision-care-center.com
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Serenity Rejuvenation Center Dr. Stephen O'Connell 41 148th Ave. SE, Ste. 1, Bellevue WA 98007 425-644-5560 info@serenityrejuvenationcenter.com www.serenityrejuvenationcenter.com
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THE BEST SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION ON THE EASTSIDE JUST GOT BETTER.
YOUR FAMILY DESERVES THE BEST, AND WE PROVIDE NOTHING LESS. Your good health is everything, and when you are healing, it’s important to work with the right team. When you or your loved one needs skilled nursing care or rehabilitation, be sure to choose the team with the best care, the best service, and the best outcomes. We are a local company creating our tradition of excellence, one resident at a time. 2012 marked our seventh deficiency-free survey from the State of Washington’s skilled nursing survey team. In 2013, our success has empowered us to invest in exciting new amenities, tools, and technologies to provide our residents with exceptional experiences. Come and learn more about our team of dedicated professionals. Take a tour and prepare to be impressed! We are confident that the Mission Healthcare difference will be hard to miss. Please call to schedule a tour or to learn about our care and services.
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