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Men and doctors Understanding the disconnect
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r millennia, women have wondered why men steer o clear of doctors. Avoidance is especially common in men ages 20 to 40. In this age range, men are twice as likely as women to die from any cause.
In one large survey, three times more men than women said they had not seen a doctor in the last 12 months. In the survey, 25 percent of men said they would wait as long as they could before getting help with a health problem. Now research shows why men delay treatment when it comes to health care. Surveys find that the biggest reason guys steer clear of doctors may be that many men believe health problems threaten their masculinity. Some experts theorize that, way back on the tree of human ancestry, being ill meant being unable to procreate. Thus, men had a vested interest in denying ill health. But that was then and this is now. These days, studies show that most men will not go to a doctor if they feel good. Men should understand that feeling fine is not the
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same as being healthy. A person can feel fine while high blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar are silently affecting their health. Many men, too, are reluctant to talk about certain physical symptoms. High on the list: getting up more than once a night to pee, seeing blood on the toilet paper or in the tank, erectile dysfunction and an itchy rash almost anywhere on the body. Other men simply do not have a good relationship with a doctor. They are most uncomfortable when they believe a doctor is being overbearing or giving too much information. However, building a relationship with a doctor through an annual check-up makes good sense. A doctor who feels concerned about you is more likely to give you quick access to medical care when you need it. “Compared to similarly aged women, men are less
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Many U.S. men only go to their doctor when they’re extremely sick, skipping preventive care.
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likely to have a regular doctor and health insurance and are more likely to put off routine checkups or delay seeing a health provider after experiencing symptoms,” said Darryl Davidson, director of Men’s Health for the Northwest Health Center. “This month [Men’s Health Month] is a reminder to talk to health professionals and to learn about important screenings that assist with finding conditions before they get worse.”
Get the screenings you need
Take charge of your health. And that means stay on top important screenings. Getting recommended screening tests is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Pay attention to the ABCs of screenings. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. If you are between the ages of 65 and 75 and have ever been a smoker, (smoked 100 or more cigarettes in your lifetime) get screened once for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). AAA is a bulging in your abdominal aorta, your largest artery. An AAA may burst, which can cause dangerous bleeding and death. An ultrasound, a painless procedure in which you lie on a table while a technician slides a medical device over your abdomen, will show whether an aneurysm is present. Colon Cancer. Have a screening test for colorectal cancer starting at age 50. If you have a family history of colorectal cancer, you may need to be screened earlier. Several different tests can detect this cancer. Your doctor can help you decide which is best for you. Depression. Your emotional health is as important as your physical health. Talk to your doctor or nurse about being screened for depression, especially if during the last two weeks you have felt down, sad, or hopeless; you have felt little interest or pleasure in doing things. Diabetes. Get screened for diabetes (high blood sugar) if you have high blood pressure or if you take medication for high blood pressure. Diabetes can cause problems with your heart, brain, eyes, feet, kidneys, nerves, and other body parts. Hepatitis C virus (HCV). Get screened one time for HCV infection if: n
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If you currently are an injection drug user, you should be screened regularly.
High Blood Cholesterol. If you are 35 or older, have your blood cholesterol checked regularly with a blood test. High cholesterol increases your chance of heart disease, stroke, and poor circulation. Talk to your doctor or nurse about having your cholesterol checked starting at age 20 if:
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A man in your family had a heart attack before age 50 or a woman, before age 60.
High Blood Pressure. Have your blood pressure checked at least every two years. High blood pressure can cause strokes, heart attacks, kidney and eye problems, and heart failure. HIV. If you are 65 or younger, get screened for HIV. If you are older than 65, ask your doctor or nurse whether you should be screened. Lung Cancer. Talk to your doctor or nurse about getting screened for lung cancer if you are between the ages of 55 and 80, have a 30 pack-year smoking history, and smoke now or have quit within the past 15 years. (Your pack-year history is the number of packs of cigarettes smoked per day times the number of years you have smoked.) Know that quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your health. Overweight and Obesity. The best way to learn if you are overweight or obese is to find your body mass index (BMI). You can find your BMI by entering your height and weight into a BMI calculator, such as the one available at www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/obesity/BMI/ bmicalc.htm. A BMI between 18.5 and 25 indicates a normal weight. Persons with a BMI of 30 or higher may be obese. If you are obese, talk to your doctor or nurse about getting intensive counseling and help with changing your behaviors to lose weight. Overweight and obesity can lead to diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Get preventive medicines if you need them
Aspirin. If you are 45 or older, your doctor or nurse can help you decide whether taking aspirin to prevent a heart attack is right for you. Vitamin D to avoid falls. If you are 65 or older and have a history of falls, mobility problems, or other risks for falling, ask your doctor about taking a vitamin D supplement to help reduce your chances of falling. Exercise and physical therapy may also help. Immunizations. Immunizations aren’t just for kids. Adults need them too. n
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If you are 60 or older, get a shot to prevent shingles.
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If you are 65 or older, get a pneumonia shot.
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Get a shot for tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough. Get a tetanus booster if it has been more than 10 years since your last shot.
Pay attention to what’s on your plate and the types and amounts of foods you need. Make your food choices a priority and be physically active so you can be the man you want to be. Magic foods do not exist. There’s no magic food or way to eat. Try to stick veggies, fruits, whole grains, protein foods — like beans, eggs, or lean meats, and low fat dairy. You’ll get nutrients you need for good health — including magnesium, potassium, calcium, vitamin D, fiber, Get off the couch and cut back and protein. If it’s there, you’ll on the pizza delivery. Your body eat it. Keep healthy will thank you. foods in your kitchen that need little preparation. Keep your fridge filled with carrots, apples, oranges, low-fat yogurt, and eggs. Stock up on fresh or frozen vegetables and fruits, lean meats, canned beans, and tuna or salmon. Find healthier heat-and-eat options to replace heating up a frozen pizza. Whole grains help you feel full. Make sure half your grains are whole grains. Whole grains can help give a feeling of fullness and key nutrients. Choose whole-wheat breads, pasta, and crackers; brown rice; and oatmeal instead of white bread, rice or other refined-grain products. Build habits that don’t add pounds. Cut calories by skipping foods high in solid fats and added sugar. Limit fatty meats like ribs, bacon, and hot dogs. Cakes, cookies, candies, and ice cream should be just occasional treats. Use smaller plates to adjust the amount of food you eat. Water is your friend. Water is a better choice than many routine drink choices. Beverages can add about 400 calories a day to men’s diets. So limit high-calorie beverages, including those with alcohol. Skip soda, fruit drinks, energy drinks, sports drinks, and other sugary drinks. Find out what you need to eat. Men’s energy needs differ from women’s needs. If you’re unsure of how to make the right nutrition choices, you can find exactly how much and what foods you need, based on your height, weight, age, and physical activity level at www.SuperTracker.usda.gov. Get beyond survival cooking. Start cooking more often. Try steaming vegetables, roasting a chicken, and making a tasty veggie sauce for spaghetti from scratch. Eating your own home-cooked meals allows you to control what and how much you eat. Wise-up about what’s in food. Use both Nutrition Facts and ingredient labels to discover what nutrients foods and beverages contain. Cut back on foods that have sugar or fat as the first ingredient. Sweat is not bad. Be active whenever you can. Have friends or family join you when you go for a long walk, bike, or jog. Vary activities to stay motivated. Set a goal of 2½hours or more of moderate physical activity a week. Include strengthening your arms, legs, and core muscles at least 2 days a week. Being active just 10 minutes at a time makes a difference.
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By nature, men have a shorter life expectancy than women and are also at greater risk of heart disease, which is the leading cause of death in men. Being aware of these facts is the first step to preventing health problems. Read on for ways to beat the odds and live a happy life, courtesy of nutrition/fitness experts Christopher Mohr, PhD, RD and Kara Mohr, PhD, FACSM. Sleep. More. Yes, this is by far at the top of the list. You don’t get enough sleep. From burning the candle at both ends, putting in too much time at the office and then trying to get to your daughter’s soccer game, dance recital, or son’s karate practice. You’re exhausted. Oh yeah, and then experts tell you to eat together as a family and you also want to spend time with your spouse all while trying to finish a big project at work and you’re on your email until the wee hours of the night! Power down and get some solid sleep (7-8 hours/night). You’ll do better at all those other things when rested. Eat breakfast. Intermittent fasting is all the rage right now. While that may work for some, in most of the scientific literature a high quality breakfast is best. And that’s the key — high quality, meaning some color (veggies and/or fruit), some protein and fiber. A veggie omelet, for example. A couple hardboiled eggs with a piece of fruit. A homemade protein smoothie. The list can go on, but fueling your body in the morning is best.
Start your day smarter. Rather than immediately checking your phone as soon as your eyes open, try a new routine. Maybe pick up a magazine and read. Take a few extra minutes to play with your kids. Or spend five extra minutes making a quality breakfast. Down time is necessary and will boost your brain function. Move. More. Over the last few years some “experts” have suggested cardio is bad. Cardio isn’t bad. Though slow cardio is not the most efficient way to lose fat, any and all movement is excellent and necessary. So in addition to your sprints or higher intensity short duration training, add general movement too. Maybe it’s walking, cycling, playing tennis or swimming — whatever you love — do it. Eat protein more frequently. As of now, most eat the majority of protein at night. But it would be better to spread intake more evenly throughout the day. Include a fairly equal amount with all meals and snacks. Eggs, nuts, cottage cheese, fish, chicken, turkey, Greek yogurt, protein shakes — mix it up, just be sure to eat it frequently! Eat Your 3’s. Eat fish regularly. With heart disease the #1 killer of men (and women) in America, eating more fish, and getting those omega 3 fats, or replacing other protein sources with fish is a wise, wise idea. Floss. And Brush. Doing one without the other is like riding a bike with a flat tire. Not quite as efficient. The plaque between and around your teeth that linger in your mouth
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When it comes to building and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, we all know that eating right and working out are more or less the keys. But there’s more to being healthy than choosing brown rice over white and hitting the gym. To take your health to the next level, you’ve got to think details. can raise your risk of heart disease. Scary, so pull out that floss at least once a day at night. Wear sunscreen. Men often skip this step — whether they’re at the beach or just in their daily day to day routine. Skin cancer is a real issue. So slather it on. Eat water. Watermelon, cucumbers, greens, melons and really a lot of fruits and veggies are more than 90 percent water. That’s a lot of nutrient dense volume for very few calories. In other words, these foods fill you up without filling you out. Drink your water too. Along with water dense foods, drinking water is smart too. Consider filling up a large glass of ice water and drink it before coffee, tea or eating anything every morning, after getting out of bed, is. It’s invigorating and will get your day started right. Try it. Know your numbers. Then make it a game to improve them. Total cholesterol under 200, HDL ideally above 60 mg/dl (with a ratio between the two less than 4:1, so getting the total lower and HDL higher), LDL under 100, triglycerides under 150, blood pressure 115/75. And these just scratch the surface but are a good start of the happenings in your body. Learn your Vitamin D status. This is another blood marker to add to your blood workup. You’ll usually have to ask your doctor for this one and you need to ask for 25(OH)D test; it’s typically not part of the normal routine. But it should be. Most experts agree the ideal range is between 40–80 ng/ml, even though levels above 30 will put you in the “normal” category. Aim for ideal. Not “normal.” Get in the kitchen (to cook, not just eat)! The more you cook, the better you look. Take out and fast food are all fine on occasion. None are fine all the time. Get in the kitchen and be a student. Cooking is an essential life skill. Grab your nuts. The food, that is. Nuts are one of the healthiest foods available. Pistachios, walnuts, almonds, Brazil nuts are all are amazing for you in their own, respective ways. Some data suggests two one ounce servings per day can even help with weight loss. Outside of that, they’re portable, convenient, and not perishable so travel well. Flatten your spare. You don’t have to have a six pack, but aiming to flatten that spare tire will dramatically improve your health. It’s not just weight that’s an issue, but where you carry it. And the beer belly or spare tire, is a huge risk factor for all sorts of disease. Play. Working out doesn’t have to only be going to a gym and moving heavy iron or moving mindlessly on a treadmill watching the clock tick away. If you have kids, take them to the park, play tag, run around with them, or play in the pool. Or maybe grab some friends
and shoot some hoops. Whatever it is you like, do it. This engages your mind and keeps you moving, without thinking that you’re moving. We were meant to move, not sit for hours and hours on end. Stand up. If you’re like most, you’re an active couch potato. Sitting is the new smoking. Maybe you hit the gym for 30 minutes each day. Great. But then most of the other 23.5 hours are sitting or lying down sleeping. You need to move, more. Set a phone to get up and move around every 60 minutes. It’s not only great for your body, but data suggests standing for as little as two minutes improves blood flow to your brain so you’re more alert to work more efficiently. Time for an oil change. The fat in your diet can have a huge impact on your health. In addition to adding the omega 3‘s mentioned above, the fats you use in cooking are important. Replace the junky fats — soybean oil, vegetable oil, corn oil, margarine — and swap them out with olive oil, canola oil, coconut oil, avocado oil when cooking or adding to salad. Try an egg omelet, with a handful of arugula on top, drizzled with a bit of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Mangia! Eat grains, but use them as the condiment. Grains are not the enemy when you choose high fiber grains. But don’t build the meal around them. Instead, fill your plate with veggies (two handfuls) and protein (two handfuls) as the base, then include just one handful of grains. Beans, beans, they’re good for your heart. Yeah, yeah — you’ve heard the rhyme. Beans are awesome. Eat them. Try an egg stir fry. Grab some leftover steak from the night before, slice it thin, mix it with 2 whole eggs, a handful of spinach, 1/2 cup of black beans and cook. It’s terrific some fresh herbs, too, but we don’t have to get carried away. Cook this up, top it with salsa. Voila. An awesome, high protein breakfast (or anytime meal). Try something new. Maybe this is learning to cook. Or maybe you’ve always want to play tennis, try yoga, or sign up for a short triathlon. This can be as small as trying a new food. Whatever it is, set a goal, a deadline and crush it. Gobble up berries. Tiny little berries are one of the most powerful, heart disease fighting foods available. Raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries — you name ‘em, you should eat them. These are concentrated little nutrient packed powerhouses. Fresh and frozen are both great, so mix them up in shakes, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt — or just by the handful. Embrace quiet time. Every single minute doesn’t have to be filled with stimulus. Quiet time is good. Take advantage of it.
Feed your body right A decade-by-decade guide to optimal nutrition
20s: High Energy
You’re no couch potato! In your 20s, you’re likely in college or working in your first job after graduating, and your spare time is filled with sports, hiking and other active pursuits. Savor the decade, because it means you can get away with downing more calories than your older brethren without piling on weight. “But just because you can eat a lot of calories doesn’t mean they should be empty calories,” says Keith Ayoob, EdD, RD, FADA, a former Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics spokesperson. “If you’re going to snack on high calorie foods, go with things like nuts, dried fruit, and cheese over cookies, chips, and sodas. Yes, they’re still high calorie but you get a lot more nutrition with them.” Active guys need to be sure they’re getting enough protein. Choose a variety of protein foods, which include seafood, lean meat and poultry, eggs, beans and peas, soy products, and unsalted nuts and seeds. Since
heart disease begins early, Dave Grotto, MS, RDN, LDN, also suggests that men in their 20s eat two to three servings of fatty fish per week to protect their ticker.
30s: Weight Doesn’t Wait
This decade, you may be married and have kids, and you’re probably ensconced in a 9-to-5 job, which means you’re likely not out trekking in the woods or playing touch football with your buddies as much. But even though your activity slows down, your appetite doesn’t, and this can lead to weight gain if you don’t alter your eating habits. Instead of eating three (or fewer) big meals per day, nosh on five or six small meals daily, Each life stage has its own nutritional requirements to keep your body running in peak says Grotto. Eating frequent meals means you form. Eating right at every age will help you sail through the decades feeling great. won’t be starving come dinnertime and scarf down all the food you can get your hands on. bly getting somewhere between 12 and 15 soy beverages, also are commonly fortified But see what works best for your body; some grams.” with this nutrient. Natural sources of vitamin people do best with three main meals, and a Beans are the fiber-phile’s best friend, and D include some kinds of fish (such as salmon, snack if needed, while others do best with veggies, fruits and whole grains are also fiber- herring, mackerel and tuna) and egg yolks. more frequent, but smaller meals. rich foods. Adequate vitamin D also can help reduce You’re probably not getting out in the sun the risk of bone fractures. If you think you’re 40s: Fiber Fail as much as you did in younger years, which not getting enough vitamin D, talk to your The 40s is when you start to see heart dis- means you could also be low on vitamin D, doctor. ease rear its head. Fiber, especially soluble which is manufactured from sunlight. But you fiber, which works like a sponge to soak up can also get vitamin D from some foods. Most 50s: Busting Disease cholesterol, can help keep your heart healthy. of it in this country is obtained from fortified Disease control — heading off cancer, “The goal for most guys is to try to work foods, especially fluid milk and some yogurts. heart disease and other diseases — becomes their way up to about 35 grams of fiber per Some other foods and beverages, such as a major focus in your 50s. That’s why noshing day,” says Grotto. “The average guy is proba- breakfast cereals, margarine, orange juice and Continued on page S-10
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HBOT, utilized in the finest hospitals, is available at only one skilled nursing facility, Park Avenue Extended Care
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ark Avenue Extended Care Facility offers HBOT (hyperbaric oxygen therapy), as part of wound care therapy for our patients. It is especially useful for those patients who are diabetic. Utilizing HBOT for diabetics can help heal difficult wounds and has the potential to salvage limbs. HBOT is a non-invasive treatment that delivers oxygen under pressure to help accelerate the wound healing process. It is recognized by the FDA to aide in the healing of wounds and thus reduce the risk of amputation. During 2015, we were happy to be recognized for the second year in a row, by U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News & World Report reviewed and rated Park Avenue with outstanding results in both 2014 and 2015. It means a great deal to us to receive such excellent feedback from such a prestigious and respected resource. We pride ourselves in delivering the best skilled nursing care as well as offering the finest and latest in state of the art rehabilitation equipment. Each resident is evaluated on an individual basis and a program is put in place specifically for that resident to achieve the best outcome for their recovery. In addition to HBOT, our other specialized equipment includes the Quadriciser, the Moveo and the Multiplication Application Suspension System (M.A.S.S.) It is very rewarding to receive recogni-
tion for the service we give on a daily basis. We shall continue in our efforts to strive for excellence and offer our patients the finest care, companionship, and comfort possible. We received Five Stars in Overall Rating, Five Stars in Health Inspections and Five Stars in Quality Measures. Park Avenue has direct access to the LIRR and bus service. We would be happy to arrange a tour of the facility at your convenience. Call 516431-2600 for further information.
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t Silverman & Associates we pride ourselves in providing the best dental care in a comfortable, fun, and friendly environment! Most of all, our team is proud to offer a wide selection of dental services all at our office. These services range from periodic dental exams, cleanings, x-rays, and implants, to root canals and other surgical procedures. We have three General Dentists — Dr. Barry Silverman, Dr. Matthew Siegel, and Dr. Salvador Gales; an Orthodontist, Dr. Laura Sotomayor — and two Endodontists — Dr. Brian Webber and Dr. William Brownstein. Our team works together to provide comprehensive dental care. Dr. Silverman has been practicing for over 13 years in Bellmore and over 30 years in Bayside. Throughout his career in serving the community, he has always made sure to surround himself with an all-star team who enjoy working together. Our goal is to make going to the dentist
convenient. That is why we have two locations, are available 6 days per week, and provide all of your dental needs under one roof. Dentistry is a rapidly changing field, so we make sure to stay up to date with the latest dental technologies. These updates include, but are not limited to the use of digital radiography, lasers, and the Velscope as an adjunctive in our oral cancer screenings. Each state-of-the-art operatory is outfitted with a television to maximize our patients’ comfort. We look forward to having you visit our office and join our dental family. Please feel free to call us at or visit our website.
Silverman & Associates 2592 Merrick Rd., Suite C 43-07 214th Place, Suite B Bellmore Bayside 516-781-9700 718-225-0515 www.DrSilvermanAssociates.com
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The best prostate cancer treatment? It depends on the patient
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sk your doctor: What’s ing in patients’ understanding of the best treatment for the benefits and the stages of the prostate cancer — raditreatment plans they have selectation, surgery, cryotherapy, ed, which is essential to achievactive surveillance? The most ing optimal outcomes. likely answer will be, “It Dr. Herman, a former assistant depends — upon age, overall professor at Weill Cornell Medical health, wellness and the stage College, is at the forefront of the of the prostate cancer and its diagnosis and treatment of urologlocation.” ic cancers. He utilizes minimally Each patient’s prostate caninvasive robotic and laparoscopic cer is unique and requires a surgical technologies to eradicate Michael Herman, M.D., treatment plan tailored to that prostate, kidney and bladder canDirector of Urologic patient’s needs and preferenccers. Co-author of three book Oncology at South Nassau es. The more the patient chapters and more than 30 peerknows about his options, the better prepared reviewed journal articles, Dr. Herman is preshe will be to choose the treatment plan that ently investigating and testing the use of the gives him the best possible outcome. latest biomarkers and imaging techniques to Under the leadership of Michael Herman, reduce the overdiagnosis and overtreatment of M.D., Director of Urologic Oncology, South prostate cancer. This can help reduce the numNassau Communities Hospital’s Center for ber of unnecessary biopsies while more accurately diagnosing aggressive prostate cancer, Prostate Health specializes in the range of thereby leading to improved outcomes for proven prostate cancer treatment modalities. patients. He also utilizes novel genetic testing This includes radiosurgery using the Varian Novalis Tx™; robotically assisted, minimally to determine who is a good candidate for active invasive surgery; brachytherapy; cryotherapy; surveillance, or monitoring, of their cancers. For more information about the Center for and active surveillance. Prostate Health or to schedule an appointment, The center’s patient-centered treatment call 516-632-3350 or visit southnassau.org. plans are complemented by comprehensive education and counseling services for South Nassau Communities Hospital, patients and their primary physicians. The Oceanside • 516-632-3350 services foster steady communication, resultHealth memos are supplied by advertisers and are not written by the Herald editorial staff.
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ith 20 years behind her as a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Terry Biener, CCH, believes that the key to a successful result is knowing what to say, how to say it, and which techniques to apply once a person is hypnotized. This wisdom can only come from extensive training and experience. “Everyone processes information differently,” said Biener. “There are reasons why a habit or fear has formed, which should be examined before effective treatment can take place.” A thorough intake session is done first. The number of hypnosis sessions recommended varies. Hypnosis sessions are tailored to the person’s triggers and habits. Motivation and willingness to work with suggestions on a conscious level are important. Trust and rapport with the hypnotist is vital too. Biener has recently added Computerized Client-Based Weight Loss to her repertoire. A sophisticated computer program is used to pinpoint personality, mental processing, strengths and weaknesses. Combined with data gathered from the client, she custom designs hypnosis sessions to zero in on imprints that need to be changed. Weight loss workshops, which include group hypnosis, will be offered in the future. Biener’s true passion is helping people with fears and panic. Having experienced phobias and panic attacks herself, which were ultimately healed through hypnosis, her understanding and empathy is profound. By combining Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques with hypnosis, she can eliminate or reduce unwanted and sometimes devastat-
ing anxiety. “People should realize they aren’t alone. Phobias can seem irrational since they come from the subconscious—the part of the mind that responds without logic. Most people who have never experienced a phobia simply don’t understand.” Understanding how hypnosis works before trying it is advised. “Ignore what you’ve seen in movies or on stage. A hypnotic trance is actually a natural state we visit frequently; when we’re engrossed a movie, or if we daydream while driving and don’t remember passing certain streets or exits. A hypnotist induces a trance to “reframe” the subconscious part of the mind. A good subject is strong-willed and intelligent. The person being hypnotized never loses control.” Hypnosis can help with trauma, sports, procrastination, self-esteem, stress, anxiety and most habits. As a former New York City teacher, Biener is comfortable working with children. She holds numerous certifications though the American Board of Hypnotherapy and the National Guild of Hypnotists. She has done speaking engagements and group hypnosis sessions for organizations and wellness centers. Clients are seen by appointment only. Phone consultations are free and confidential. Easy Changes Hypnosis is located in Valley Stream. Contact Terry Biener, CCH, at 516791-6174 or visit www.easychanges.com. Terry Biener, CCH • 516-791-6174 www.easychanges.com
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Get Tested for Liver Cancer, One Man’s Story
Here, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is a look at liver cancer — and how you can avoid it.
Gary, 61, never really had health problems. “Before this, I can’t remember the last time I was sick twice in a year,” he says. So an illness caught him off guard in 2013. When doctors suggested he go for more tests, he knew his condition was more severe than he first guessed. But the test results found something he never expected: Gary had liver cancer.
The Condition
The number of new cases of liver cancer is on the rise in the United States. Every year, about 28,000 people are diagnosed with it and 23,000 people die from it, according to the CDC. More men than women get liver cancer and it kills approximately twice as many men as women.
The Problem
There are no recommended regular screening tests for liver cancer. “Most people don’t realize they have it until it’s much later on,” says Gary. But people can still take steps to reduce their risk of developing liver cancer. “I had hepatitis C, as a matter of fact,” Gary says. “I never knew it until after I’d been out of the hospital. The doctor asked, ‘How long have you had hepatitis C?’ And I said, ‘I didn’t even know I had it!’” When left untreated, hepatitis, a viral infection of the liver, can lead to the most common type of liver cancer. According to the most recent available data, as many as 2.2 million people in the U.S. could be living with chronic hepatitis B infection, and as many as 3.5 million people could be living with chronic hepatitis C infection. Hepatitis C is especially
Gary, Who has liver cancer, urges everyone his age to learn more about liver cancer risk factors. common among people like Gary who were born between 1945 and 1965 (sometimes called “baby boomers”) — people who are between the ages of 50 and 70.
What To Do
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that people in this age range get a one-time test for hepatitis C. Your doctor can help you find ways to manage your risk and
treat the hepatitis if the test is positive. People with hepatitis B or hepatitis C typically have no symptoms and can carry the disease for years without knowing. A vaccine for hepatitis B is routinely given to newborns and may prevent hepatitis B infection, which can also lead to liver cancer. If you haven’t been vaccinated, ask your health care provider about the hepatitis B vaccine. Other risk factors that can contribute to a higher chance of getting liver cancer include heavy alcohol use, obesity, cigarette smoking, type 2 diabetes, and certain other diseases that affect the liver. You can help control some of these risk factors with healthy lifestyle habits. Gary is currently receiving treatment to shrink the tumors in his liver. One tumor has been significantly reduced, and another has shrunk so much that scans can no longer detect it. But the cancer may never go away entirely. “One thing I can do is help other people in the process of treatment. Maybe they don’t find the cure for liver cancer with me, but maybe I can help them find a cure. I also tell all my friends and family about the risk factors for liver cancer.”
Learn More
For further information, call (800) CDC-INFO or visit www. cdc.gov/cancer/liver. To learn about hepatitis C, visit www.cdc. gov/hepatitis/HCV, and for more information about the disease’s link to liver cancer, visit www.cdc.gov/knowmorehepatitis. To learn more about the hepatitis B vaccine, go to www. cdc.gov/vac cines/vpd-vac/hepb.
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on antioxidants is key; these compounds bust the free radicals that react with components of the cell and that increase your risk for chronic diseases. To keep free radicals in check, Grotto recommends eating plenty of anything ending in -erry, such as blueberries, strawberries, cranberries and raspberries. Other colorful plant foods work too. If you have high cholesterol or if high triglycerides kick in, “in addition to exercise you may need to cut back on things like added sugar and added fat, and keep desserts to a minimum,” says Ayoob. Craving something sweet? Try an ounce of heart-healthy dark chocolate. “Does it have fat in it? Yes, but most of the fat is stearic acid, which is cholesterol neutral,” Ayoob says.“And the flavonols tend to increase blood flow, so that’s good for you.” Men in their 50s and beyond should also consume foods fortified with vitamin B12, such as fortified cereals.
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‘The 60s and 70s is where your body is really keeping score,” says Ayoob, meaning that poor eating habits in earlier decades will start showing up now. The focus, similar to your 50s, is disease prevention. You want to be eating the same antioxidant-rich, fiber-full foods that you did in your 40s and 50s. Another heavy-hitter for your health arsenal? Eggs.“Eggs are high in lutein and zeaxanthin, which can help prevent age-related macular degeneration,” says Ayoob. Leafy
green vegetables can help as well. In the 60s and beyond, men also start losing muscle mass, so protein is important. Replace protein foods that are higher in solid fats with choices that are lower in solid fats and calories or are sources of oils, such as fish (salmon and tuna). Also look at beans and peas. Because of their high nutrient content, they are considered both a vegetable and a protein food. The eggs that help with macular degeneration are also a great source of high-quality protein. Eat whole eggs and yolks in moderation to keep your cholesterol intake under the recommended 300 milligrams a day. Since the fat and cholesterol in an egg is found in the egg yolks, you can use egg whites in place of the yolks. Courtesy Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
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