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ISSUE 17

HEART DISEASEAn Epidemic that is Preventable and Reversible

COLBIECAILLATDoesn’t Try

HEALTHY AGING

FLOSSOR DIE!!!

Manuel Abella, MD

Storytellers of Potential Heart Disease Varicose and

pider Veins

PublisherMauricio Portillo

Editor in ChiefClaudia Portillo Del Valle

Marketing DirectorArnaldo Del Valle

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Contributing WritersRoselind H Bardisa, DOVirgilio Sanchez Jr MDAlvaro Restrepo, MDManuel Abella, MDKatherine Rodriguez, DMDGarrett J. BraunreiterRitu Goel, MDMegan ClunanConsuelo Camarillo de Gonzalez, Lic. AcLora Incardona, M.Ed.Maria Luisa Salcines Rubel Shelly

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The End of Summer This has been an unbelievable summer and I have to be so thankful for the abundant blessings and challenges that have made it so memorable. As a mother, preparing for the new school year has always been a fun experience. It’s exciting to see how much my children have grown and how their design choices for school supplies have changed. However, this year is bittersweet as my son has begun his last year of high school. All I can do is continue supporting his endeavors and wish him and all the young people in their senior year a cycle full of new experiences and challenges that will offer new perspectives on living, perspectives that will help them rise and choose all that which will develop into opportunities for the rest of their lives. This month we bring to you many articles that focus on back-to-school, healthy aging and heart health. We’re hoping, though, that one article in particular will grab your attention. It’s the interview with Dr. Manuel E. Abella, a Miami cardiologist who has linked varicose and spider veins to heart disease. We are so thankful that Dr. Abella made the time to talk with us so that we could share such vital information with our readership. A healthy lifestyle is not a diet that lasts only a few weeks or months. It involves the body, mind and soul. Finding a way to balance the care of these three elements will help you bring and maintain a unique peace and satisfaction to your life. Let this month be the start of your healthy life.

Enjoy life. Be healthy.

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ISSUE 17

HEALTHY BODY, MIND & SOUL

FITNES & BEAUTY

HEALTHY KIDS

14. WHEN YOU LEAD16. HEART DISEASE AN EPIDEMIC THAT IS PREVENTABLE AND REVERSIBLE

18. RECOGNIZING RECURRENCE20. STORYTELLERS OF POTENTIAL HEART DISEASE: VARICOSE AND SPIDER VEINS22. FLOSS OR DIE!!!26. HEALTHY AGING28. COLBIE CAILLAT30. SELF-FORGIVENESS

32. NEVER TOO OLD TO EXERCISE34. BOTOX FOR YOUR HAIR?36. CUPPING: A GOOD TREATMENT FOR PAIN

10. BAD BREATH12. A KID’S GUIDE TO SHOTS

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12. A KID’S GUIDE TO SHOTS

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You lean over to whisper something to your friend and you can tell by the look on your friend’s face that something is up. Could it be your breath? Maybe you shouldn’t have put extra onions on your hamburger at lunch. What’s a kid with smelly breath to do?

The good news is that bad breath happens to everyone once in a while. Let’s find out how to detect it, prevent it, and even treat it.

WHAT’S THAT SMELL?Bad breath is the common name for the medical condition known as halitosis (say: hal-uh-TOE-sis). Many different things can cause halitosis—from not brushing your teeth to certain medical conditions.

Sometimes, a person’s bad breath can blow you away—and he or she may not realize there’s a problem. There are tactful (nice) ways of letting someone know about bad breath. You could offer mints or sugarless gum without having to say anything.

If you need to tell a friend he or she has bad breath, you could say that you understand foods can cause bad breath because you’ve had it before yourself. By letting someone know that bad breath isn’t something unusual, you’ll make your friend feel more comfortable and less embarrassed about accepting your piece of chewing gum.

If you suspect your own breath is foul, ask someone who will give you an honest answer without making fun of you. (Just don’t ask your brother or sister—they just might tell you your breath stinks even when it doesn’t!)

Although everyone gets bad breath sometimes, if you have bad breath a lot, you may need to visit your dentist or doctor.

WHAT CAUSES BAD BREATH?Here are three common causes of bad breath:1. foods and drinks, such as garlic, onions, cheese, orange juice,

and soda2. poor dental hygiene (say: HI-jeen), meaning not brushing and

flossing regularly3. smoking and other tobacco use

Poor oral hygiene leads to bad breath because when food particles are left in your mouth, they can rot and start to smell. The food bits may begin to collect bacteria, which can be smelly, too.

Not brushing your teeth regularly will let plaque (a sticky, colorless film) build up on your teeth. Plaque is a great place for bacteria to live and yet another reason why breath can turn foul.

PREVENTING SMELLY BREATHSo what’s a kid to do? Don’t smoke or use tobacco products, of course. And take care of your mouth by brushing your teeth at least twice a day and flossing once a day. Brush your tongue, too, because bacteria can grow there. Flossing once a day helps get rid of particles wedged between your teeth. Also, visit your dentist twice a year for regular checkups and cleanings.

Not only will you get a thorough cleaning, the dentist will look around your mouth for any potential problems, including those that can affect breath. For example, gum disease, also known as periodontal (say: per-ee-uh-DON-tul) disease, can cause bad breath and damage your teeth.

If you’re concerned about bad breath, tell your doctor or dentist. But don’t be surprised if he or she leans in and take a big whiff! Smell is one way doctors and dentists can help figure out what’s causing the problem. The way a person’s breath smells can be a clue to what’s wrong. For instance, if someone has uncontrolled diabetes, his or her breath might smell like acetone (the same stuff that’s in nail polish remover).

If you have bad breath all the time and the reason can’t be determined by your dentist, he or she may refer you to a doctor to make sure no other medical condition could be causing it. Sometimes sinus problems, and rarely liver or kidney problems, can cause bad breath.

Usually, there’s a less complicated reason for bad breath—like what you had for lunch. So keep up with your brushing and flossing and you should be breathing easy—and odor free!Reviewed by: Steven Dowshen, MD

© 1995- 2014. The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth®. Reprinted with permission.

Reviewed by Larissa Hirsch, MD

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A KID’S GUIDE TO ShOtS

MAKING ANTIBODIESShots protect you by giving you only a tiny piece of a disease-causing germ or by giving you a version of the germ that is dead or very weak. Giving a whole germ that’s alive would give you a disease (like measles or chickenpox).

But giving only this tiny, weakened, or dead part of the germ does not give you the disease. Instead, just the opposite happens. Your body responds to the vaccine by making antibodies. These antibodies are part of your immune system, and they can fight the disease if you ever come in contact with that nasty germ.

When your body is protected from a disease in this way, it’s called being immune to an illness. It can’t get you. In most cases, it means you won’t get the illness at all. But sometimes, you can still get a mild case of the illness. This can happen with chickenpox. Even kids who get the shot to prevent chickenpox can still get a case of it. The good news is that they usually don’t get a very bad case of it. Milder cases mean fewer spots and less itching.

Shots are given by injection with a needle. A syringe (say: seh-RINJ) holds the liquid vaccine, and the needle has a hole in it for the liquid to squirt through. Shots are usually given in your arm or sometimes your thigh.

FIRST SHOTSThe good news is that kids get a lot of the shots they need by age 2. So if you’re old enough to read this article, you’ve already had most of your shots! After that, a kid doesn’t need many more.

There are a few shots given when kids are between 4 and 6 years old. The next set of shots isn’t usually until kids are about 11 or 12 years old.

Most kids should have a flu vaccine each year. Some kids will get it as a shot, and some will get it with a spray in the nose.

WHY DO KIDS NEED SHOTS?Shots are great for individual kids because it means that they won’t get those serious diseases. But shots are great for the health of the country and world, too. How? When almost all kids have received these shots, it means that these illnesses don’t have much of a chance to make anyone sick.

Because most kids in the United States get all their shots, you rarely meet anyone who has had diseases like measles or mumps. Your mom or dad has probably had to show your school that you’ve had all your shots. Schools and camps do this because they don’t want the kids spreading or catching serious illnesses.

MY ACHING ARM!OK, it’s true. Getting a shot can hurt a little. But the pain usually comes and goes pretty quickly. If you cry, don’t worry about it. Lots of kids do.

To make shots easier to take, try bringing your favorite teddy bear or asking your mom or dad to hold your hand while you’re getting a shot. Afterward, you may even get a little treat if you’re brave! Maybe your doctor gives out stickers or your mom and dad will take you to the playground.

Sometimes after a shot, your arm will be sore, look red, or have a small bump where the needle went in. You also could have a low fever. Your mom or dad can talk to the doctor about any problems you have. Usually, the soreness and fever go away quickly or after you take some pain reliever, like acetaminophen or ibuprofen.

It’s OK if you don’t like shots, but remember that they are your best shot at staying healthy!

This information was provided by KidsHealth®, one of the largest resources online for medically reviewed health information written for parents, kids, and teens. For more articles like this, visit KidsHealth.org or TeensHealth.org. © 1995- 2014. The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth®. All rights reserved.

Reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD

Nobody likes getting a shot. They can hurt, and it’s weird knowing that the nurse is about to jab you with that needle.

But shots called vaccinations keep you from getting some serious diseases. These diseases could make you very sick. The pinch of a shot isn’t nearly as bad as those illnesses.

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Have you ever seen a leadership position ruin someone? (Please be aware that I am distinguishing actual leadership from merely holding a position that implies leadership—president, CEO, pastor, parent, etc.) I’ve seen more than one person work creatively and industriously to get a promotion to a leadership position only to watch that same per-son fail miserably for the lack of both creativity and industry. What happens in those situations?

Maybe people fail as leaders because of their failure to understand that authentic leadership is always for the sake of others.

When Joseph was elevated to the position of prime minister in Egypt, he was second only to Pharaoh himself. Joseph did not take his supe-rior position to be for his own benefit. First for the sake of the Egyptian people and ultimately to save his family—and thus the Jewish-Messi-anic line—Joseph understood that his elevation to a high position was not for his sake but for that of others.

Then there is the case of Moses. He was not rescued and adopted into the court of Pharaoh to live in luxury. He was there to learn the ways of Egypt in order to be Yahweh’s instrument of deliverance for his people from bondage.

Apostles such as Peter, James and John could understand leadership even better. They had the personal example of Jesus before them. “The Son of Man came not to be served,” he explained, “but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Matthew 20:28 NLT). Thus, his earliest disciples were committed to the instruction, mentor-ing and empowerment of others.

Where did we go wrong? Who misled pastors and teachers of the church to think that they deserved perks rather than suffering for Christ’s sake? Who hoodwinked Christian leaders in business and pro-fessions into thinking that they were making the big bucks in order to get more toys than someone else rather than to make life better for the people following them? Who convinced us that leadership is about bossing people when it is actually about blessing them?

Whoever is looking for you to lead your family, workplace or church has the right to expect you to guide rather than exploit, teach rather than intimidate and protect rather than mistreat. Certainly, you will be expected to achieve the organization’s goals. It is appropriate for you to prosper from hard work. And there is nothing wrong with being recognized for your achievements. But the ultimate goal, effort and achievement is to be God’s instrument for helping others.

Citizens of the Kingdom of God live for the sake of serving God’s calling on their lives to improve the world others around them must inhabit.

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14. WHEN YOU LEAD

16. HEART DISEASE AN EPIDEMIC THAT IS PREVENTABLE AND REVERSIBLE

18. RECOGNIZING RECURRENCE

20. STORYTELLERS OF POTENTIAL HEART DISEASE: VARICOSE AND SPIDER VEINS

22. FLOSS OR DIE!!!

26. HEALTHY AGING

28. COLBIE CAILLAT

30. SELF-FORGIVENESS

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Heart disease is our nation’s number one killer, accounting for 1 out of every 4 deaths each year! The primary cause of heart attacks and strokes is the gradual clogging, hardening and damage done to the inside walls of our blood vessels.

Heart attacks major warning signs and symptoms may include:

Here are 10 strategies to help you protect your heart:

1. Eat a healthy wholefood diet - Eat at least 8 to 10 servings of colorful fruits and vegetables a day, which contain important disease fighting micronutrients. Also eat lots of beans and legumes, raw nuts, seeds, avocados, whole grains and some lean meats. Reduce or avoid processed foods. These usually contain high amounts of sugar, salt, harmful trans-fats and artificial chemicals.

2. Avoid too much sugar - which can raise your blood pressure and damage your arteries-maintain a fasting blood sugar between 70 – 85 mg/dl.

3. Get Moving - avoid a sedentary lifestyle. Regular physical activity is a must for having a healthy heart. Exercise helps you maintain normal weight. Excess weight is a risk factor for heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure.

4. Don’t smoke or use tobacco - Smoking or using tobacco is one of the most significant risk factors for developing heart disease.

5. Take time to relax - We live in a fast-paced hectic world that’s often stressful. Take some time daily to meditate. Sit quietly for 10-15 minutes, take slow, deep breaths and think peaceful thoughts.

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6. Take care of your teeth - people with periodontal disease are more likely to have heart disease and suffer a heart attack than those with healthy gums. Floss daily!

7. Check your cholesterol - Your total cholesterol should be under 200 and your LDL should be ideally under 80. But more importantly, your ratio of HDL to total cholesterol should be more than 24%. Your ratio of triglycerides to HDL should be below 2.

8. Know your blood pressure - Optimal blood pressure is less than 120/80 millimeters of mercury.

9. Limit alcohol - In addition to raising blood pressure, too much alcohol can add unneeded calories to your diet. If you drink alcoholic beverages, have only a moderate amount – one drink a day for women, two drinks a day for men.

10. Get regular health screenings - Regular screening can tell you what your risks are and whether you need to take action.

Make sure to consult your healthcare professional for any questions concerning your heart health or when to begin any exercise regimen.

If you think that you or someone you know is having a heart attack, you should call 911 immediately.

• Chest pain or discomfort.

• Upper body pain or discomfort in the arms, back, neck, jaw, or upper stomach.

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• Nausea, lightheadedness, or cold sweats

You can prevent and even reverse heart disease by following a heart-healthy lifestyle.

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By Alvaro Restrepo, M.D.

A cancer diagnosis is a very personal and life-changing ex-perience. While no two patients are the same, all share the same goal—beating the disease.

As an oncologist, it is a great feeling when I am able to tell my patients, “There is no evidence of disease.” It is thrilling to see them return to their lives and families. One common trait I have noted in almost all cancer survivors that becomes part of their “new normal” is an unspoken, lingering ques-tion: What if my cancer returns?

The American Cancer Society defines a recurrence as the re-turn of cancer after treatment and a period of time when the cancer cannot be detected. Like so many aspects of treat-ing cancer, recurrence is based on a variety of individual fac-tors. It is not fair that anyone has to fight cancer once, let alone multiple times, but cancer does not discriminate. Half of American men and one in three U.S. women are expected to face cancer in their lifetimes. Of the 13.7 million cancer sur-vivors in the U.S., some of these will face cancer more than once.

Cancer recurs for a variety of reasons. Although uncommon, it is possible for a few cells to survive treatment and begin to grow again. The cancer could have metastasized—and grown in another place. While it is different from recurrence, some patients develop a second type of cancer, unrelated to their first cancer.

Patients and physicians are not powerless against recur-rence. The same healthy-living tips that help reduce the risk of cancer still hold true. If you use tobacco products, stop. Cancer survivors, and all adults, should aim for at least 75 minutes of vigorous exercise or 150 minutes of moderate ex-ercise per week. A diet high in fruits, vegetables and whole grains provides the body with vital nutrients. Processed meats, an abundance of red meat, high amounts of alcohol, and salty or fatty foods are not part of a cancer-risk-reducing diet. You should ask your oncologist for any specific dietary guidelines based on your medical history.

Some patients are given medications to help prevent recur-rence, such as tamoxifen for breast cancer. Additionally, a few specific types of cancer have vaccines that can be given to patients after completion of treatment that have been shown to reduce the risk of recurrence.

If worries about recurrence become all-consuming, consider talking with a counselor, social worker or spiritual leader about your fears. Your physician will continue to be your partner. Our goal is always to address concerns and give our patients the knowledge they need.

Ask your doctor what specific symptoms you should be watching for including unexplained weight loss, pain or bruis-ing; chills or fevers; headaches; cough, shortness of breath or wheezing; lumps, bumps or swelling; an unexplained rash or allergic reaction; nausea, vomiting or diarrhea; and trouble swallowing or loss of appetite. Also ask what you can do to lower your risk factors. Patients should adhere to their schedule of follow-up appointments and tests, as well as keep detailed copies of their medical records.

Recurrence is a possibility but not a foregone conclusion. On-cology research is continually making breakthroughs in the fight against cancer. If cancer should return to your life, we will fight it together.

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Storytellers of Potential Heart Disease: Varicose and

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Manuel Abella, MD

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Dr. Abella knows that complete communication is cited as the key to success in patient outcomes. He gives all his patients his personal cell phone number. It saves the step of calling the answering service and then his calling them. More important, it proves that he cares.

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THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF SUICIDE: ACTIVE (PLANNED) AND PASSIVE (LETTING YOURSELF GO).

We live in a society where messages about beauty abound, are easily digested and occasionally, either intentionally or unintentionally, are misleading! Spider veins are now a part of many cosmetic spas and dermatological practices, and marketing about spider veins is overwhelming, and at times misleading! In South Florida, casual lifestyles and hot-weather fashions facilitate a common desire to have attractive legs and, of course, this includes the appearance of the skin. As in many things, appearances can be deceiving.

Dr. Manuel E. Abella, cardiologist, is adamant that everyone know and share important clinical knowledge about varicose and spider veins: unsightly leg veins tell not only about the top layer of skin but also of deeper problems that relate to the heart and vascular system.

“As satisfied as I am with my early years in the cath lab with the most acutely ill patients, I look back and wonder how many more patients I could have helped if I had paid attention to the signs of heart disease in the legs and thighs. There it was, staring me in the face all these years, but we were not trained to pay attention to spiders, relegating them to the world of cosmetic medicine,” says Dr. Abella.

“My colleagues jokingly call me the optimizer,” quips Dr. Abella. “I get referrals for tricky conditions that other physicians cannot or will not treat or the referrals are just to ‘tune up’ the patient before a planned high-risk procedure. I pride myself in recognizing conditions that are often overlooked. I love medicine and this is precisely the part I love the most. I cannot begin to tell you how disappointed I was in myself seeing patients with venous disease that I had been treating for other ‘heart’ conditions that my colleagues and I had overlooked. Frequently, these patients were treated for heart failure or lymphedema and what they had was chronic venous insufficiency. Physicians were reluctant to ‘invade’ or be aggressive with these patients because many of them were diabetic and the physician feared causing an injury that would not heal. Unfortunately, excess passivity is more dangerous than controlled, meticulous well thought out aggressive care. With my new knowledge, I have healed many ulcers that were present for years, whereas before I had treated them with lotions, potions, creams and skin grafts without success. I share these images and stories with my colleagues in an effort to raise awareness of what needs to be done,” shares the doctor.

Frequently, with many diseases the key to a diagnosis is a relatively minor symptom such as spider veins, leg cramps at night, leg heaviness, etc. These symptoms are so vague that even when the patients are asked they deny them. At times the husband or wife will challenge the patient in the room and say,

“What do you mean you don’t have restless legs?”, or “You do get leg cramps.” Dr. Abella now gives a free pair of compression hose to all those who he believes have venous insufficiency, so that by wearing them they can remember what “normal” feels like. “While I leave the room and finish my notes, I have my assistants measure the patient and then fit and apply the compression hose correctly to teach the patient how to do it. By the time I come back in the room, the patient already notices the difference. Frequently, I am greeted with a look of shock and disbelief because of the relief of symptoms the patient believed they did not have. If a patient has redness, swelling, ulcers, and/or spider or varicose veins, all of these are cues for me,” says Dr. Abella. These symptoms are part of the symptoms complex of venous insufficiency. However, heaviness, cramps and fatigue at the end of the day are also symptoms that patients attribute to getting older, which they are also not wanting to admit.

Pain, redness and unsightly veins are visually screaming about potentially more serious issues and Dr. Abella is one of a handful of physicians and medical school professors doing what they can to educate the world about participating in a cure to avoid much more serious consequences in the future such as venous ulcers and amputations, as well as years of needless suffering from an easily diagnosed and treated condition.

Sometimes the diagnosis of venous insufficiency has been considered by the patients’ physician and a venous ultrasound has been ordered and reported as “negative.” However, only a standing venous study by an appropriately trained technician in an unhurried environment excludes the disease. Dr. Abella always looks for himself with bedside ultrasound on the initial and follow-up visits to know what to expect from his technician. They work as a team, a concept Dr. Abella emphasizes. Rarely, patients see Dr. Abella because they are blacking out, and, again, he finds the presence of severe venous reflux as the cause, again working closely with his technician.

So how did a South Florida cardiologist approach saving lives by treating the legs instead of just the heart? Dr. Abella practiced medicine for years in the cath lab, where the most seriously ill cardiac patients go. It was in this high-science and vascular-focused environment where Dr. Abella finessed his understanding of circulation and the technical skills required to treat veins.

Dr. Abella teaches within his practice but also nearby at South Florida medical schools. Now in the second half of his career, he is eager to teach his approach. His office has been recognized as a “Center of Excellence” and he is under contract with a large company that brings doctors from around the world to learn from Dr. Abella the use of its products. He will now be teaching the use of two new vascular

technologies being released by the FDA that will help add to the armamentarium available for the venous specialist. “I am a teacher, advocate, educator, spokesperson and, of course, physician for this extensive suffering population. I feel both frustrated and inspired to get the word out about venous symptoms. I lecture pro bono to my colleagues about venous insufficiency because, again, we need the team of colleagues to get involved. This team includes podiatrists, dermatologists, vascular surgeons, general surgeons and anyone directly involved in patient care. My colleagues tell me that venous patients are the most grateful patient they see and, as a result, they average three referrals a piece in the hope that their families and friends can also benefit from feeling better,” states Dr. Abella. Perhaps this is why his patient referrals account for over 90% of his work.

Modern medicine is full of miracles and advances. Lifesaving technology and a vast array of specialties contribute to an industry full of choices that can be as helpful as they are overwhelming. It is this paradigm that may contribute to the general lack of knowledge in the field of cardiology and vascular medicine that is the hyper-focus of Dr. Abellas’ practice.“I love veins,” he says, adding, “I tell my staff, ‘If I win the lotto tomorrow, report to work because I will be doing veins for free!’”

Dr. Abella has become an evangelical marketer and communicator in both English and Spanish. He produces brochures, videos and vignettes, and speaks about his approach and importance of healthy veins.

“The cosmetic industry has brought a lot of awareness to the beauty concerns of varicose and spider veins but the scary part is that spider veins will come back, unless the mechanical deeper issue is diagnosed and addressed. I worry about what I call the ‘slow suicide’ that is part of a frustrated patient’s failure to seek the right doctor to address this issue. Patients become frustrated and give up on themselves. I like explaining the importance of leg vein care and encourage anyone with concerns to call me,” says Dr. Abella.

Dr. Abella is emphatic about patients taking proper care of leg veins issues. If you’re not getting the care you need, Dr. Abella encourages you to be your own best advocate and, if you feel so inclined, give his office a call today.

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GUM DISEASE INTERESTING FACTS f It can be present at any age and is the

most common cause of tooth loss in adults.

f Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that over 70% of Americans 65 and older have periodontitis.

f It is caused by a complex of bacteria. f There are approximately 500 species of

bacteria in your mouth. f You can be walking around with the

disease and never know you have it. f In most instances, there is no pain, and

by the time swollen and bleeding gums are noticed, it could be too late.

So what exactly is the connection between your mouth and the rest of your body? Inflammation.

Let’s start from the beginning. There are two major types of gum disease, gingivitis and periodontitis. They are both caused by bacterial plaque, that yucky, sticky, smelly film that forms every day around teeth. Gum disease always starts with gingivitis, which, left untreated, progresses to periodontitis. Gingivitis and periodontitis share a host of symptoms: bleeding gums, red puffy gums, painful gums and bad breath. Periodontitis also includes pus and tooth mobility.

Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums. It can be prevented by having good oral hygiene and visiting the dentist regularly for professional cleanings (usually every 3 to 6 months). It’s easy—if you have good oral hygiene and remove the bacterial plaque every day, there would be no disease! But if you have gingivitis, it can be treated easily by your dentist and the damages caused by it are reversible.

Periodontitis, well that’s a different story. Periodontitis is inflammation of the gums, bone and ligament attaching the tooth to

Gum disease is sometimes described as the “silent epidemic” that affects your entire body. Researchers suggest periodontal disease may play a role in a variety of health problems such as diabetes, obesity, arthritis, heart disease, pregnancy complications and respiratory illness. The mouth is the gateway to the rest of your body, so “FLOSS OR DIE.” Although bold and drastic if taken literally, it is meant to call attention to the role of oral health in overall body health. Some researchers have even found that having a healthy dentition adds years to your life, so on a positive note…FLOSS AND LIVE!!!

its socket. It can also be prevented—if there is no gingivitis, there is no periodontitis. Periodontitis starts by letting the bacteria in your mouth accumulate below the gums and on the roots of your teeth. The bacteria set in and create a biofilm that acts as a shield, almost impossible to penetrate. When the bacteria accumulate inside a gum pocket and release toxins, the pocket ulcerates and a war zone is created between them and the body’s defense mechanism, the immune system. Here lies the problem: the body’s defense mechanism does not discriminate. It fights bacteria and, in the process, dissolves bone. Your body recognizes there is an infection and tries to get rid of it by either killing or evicting the enemy, tooth included. Advanced inflammation destroys the ligament that anchors the tooth in its socket, loosening it until it falls out. Getting rid of teeth it is the natural way of your body fighting this disease.

But what does that have to do with inflammation and the connection between what happens in your mouth and your overall health?

Periodontal disease results mainly from the body’s failure to turn off its inflammatory response to infection. Many researchers believe that this response creates an inflammatory state of the entire body. If the entire body is inflamed, could this explain the presence of other inflammatory diseases in other parts of the body? Would this mean that if patients got rid of their gum disease, they would get rid of other disease? A causal relationship has not been established yet, but certainly there is a connection. For example, blood sugar levels in diabetics with periodontal disease can be significantly reduced when the patient’s gum disease is treated.

Another concern is that bacteria in the mouth do not just stay there. When you

chew food and brush your teeth, some bacteria can seep in your bloodstream. The big question is: Can the bacteria set up shop elsewhere and cause harm, such as in your heart? Is that the connection? Bacteria that are known to cause gum disease have been found in the heart, but it is hard to prove that these bacteria are the cause of heart disease. Many diseases, such as heart disease, are multifactorial.

There are factors involved in risk or predisposition to gum disease. The roles of the dentist and hygienist are now evolving to not only treat gum disease but to assess a patient’s overall risk of gum disease. Some of these factors include age, smoking habits, poor oral hygiene, medications, genetics, stress, hormone levels, other systemic diseases, environmental factors, presence of gum pockets, previous gum disease, clenching or grinding of the teeth, poor nutrition and obesity.

TREATMENTThere are various ways to treat gingivitis and periodontitis, but prevention is the key! Good oral hygiene and regular visits to the dentist, hygienist or the periodontist are the best ways to prevent gum disease. Although there is no way to be bacteria-free, keeping bacteria in check is an ongoing practice and a goal met by two main approaches: 1) brushing and flossing a daily basis to remove the bacteria before they create harmful biofilm and 2) reducing the number of bacteria through other means, such as mouthwashes, that combat the bacteria.

Before gingivitis develops into periodontitis, it is important to treat it as soon as it is diagnosed. The treatment for gingivitis is usually simple. A thorough professional dental cleaning is usually the most common.

For patients diagnosed with periodontitis, other treatments are necessary. The four

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main treatments being scaling and root planing, laser periodontal therapy (LANAP), periodontal surgery and removal of the teeth.

f Scaling and root planing are reserved for mild periodontitis. It involves numbing the gums and cleaning the roots of the teeth. On occasion, antimicrobial agents are inserted into the pockets.

f Laser periodontal therapy, or LANAP, is the newest modality of treatment. It requires the clinician to be certified in the LANAP protocol and the use of the Periolase Laser. This treatment is very attractive to many patients who suffer from the disease because it allows for minimal discomfort. The treatment also involves numbing the gums and cleaning the roots of the teeth, plus it incorporates the added benefits of laser energy to disinfect the pockets and create a biologic environment for the regeneration of bone.

f Periodontal surgery is considered the gold standard for moderate to severe periodontal disease. By flapping the gums, we are able to access the infected root and bone, remove the biofilm and, in most occasions, place bone grafts, membranes and growth factors to regenerate the tissues that are damaged.

f Tooth removal is reserved for when the progression of the disease is so advanced that none of the three prior treatments can eliminate the infection and create a healthy environment. The only option to be rid of the infection is to remove the infected tooth. Tooth removal is the least attractive option, but once a tooth cannot be saved, the goal is to preserve the remaining bone so, if necessary, the patient can be a candidate to replace the tooth in the future.

Once treatment is completed and the periodontal disease is controlled, the patient must stick to a rigorous routine of oral home care (brushing, flossing, rinsing) as well as regular periodontal maintenance cleanings, which usually are programmed every three months. Patients who do not follow the maintenance protocol are at higher risk of recurrence.

“Every day, patients come to my practice to check their gums, and every day I diagnose gum disease and, unfortunately, there are occasions when I have to deliver the bad news: ‘Mr. Smith, you are 40 years old and losing all of your teeth.’ If you are showing signs and symptoms of gum disease, visit your dentist or local periodontist for a comprehensive gum exam. It’s less expensive, less painful and less time consuming if we catch it early,” says Dr. Rodriguez. Gum disease is not just about going to the dentist. It is about your oral health and how it could be affecting your entire body. For more information please visit our website: www.krperio.com.

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Growing older is not the same as growing old.Old is a state of mind and body, not a number. So, if you want to grow better as you age, there are many fun and exciting ways to accomplish that.

By Lora Incardona

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A great way to keep away the aches and pains is to keep moving. Being proactive is better than being reactive, so take the time to exercise, even if it is just a short walk around your neighborhood each day. If you are able to do more, go for it! Daily stretching is also a wonderful way to keep your joints and muscles healthy. Although pushing yourself can be beneficial for a variety of reasons, be sure not to overdo it and cause injury. It is important to exercise within your physical capacity and always consult your doctor before starting a new exercise regimen.

In addition to walking and stretching, weight lifting is an important part of healthy aging. Most people think of muscle building or toning when

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they hear “weight lifting.” Although those are definitely two of the benefits, there is another benefit of interest—bone density. Even with light weights, weight training helps to increase bone density and avoid osteoporosis. So take the time twice a week.

Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you were there? If at times your memory does not serve you as well as you would like, take the time to examine various aspects of your life. Memory can be negatively affected by diet, medication misuse, depression, and more. To keep your memory keen, see what adjustments may need to be made and be active. Seek out new activities, play games, phone a friend, volunteer, add variety to your life and exercise. Believe it or not, exercise has been proven to grow brain cells!

Are you stressed? Although stress can be positive, it can also rob you of energy and beauty. That is why, if you are wanting to grow old gracefully, you must do your best to remain positive and peaceful. Laughter is a great way to release stress and turn a negative mood positive.

Take the time to read the daily comics, watch a funny television show or movie, or call a cheerful friend. To avoid stress in the first place, adopt the practice of asking for help. Many of us try to do everything ourselves, when that is just not possible. Also, set some time aside each day to pray or meditate.

Remember, we don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.

Take the time to read the daily comics, watch a funny television show or movie, or call a cheerful friend.

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Acoustic-folk singer, Colbie Marie “Coco” Caillat has been hitting the charts ever since her original song “Bubbly” was played over 14 million times on the social media site MySpace, which she gives credit to for skyrocketing her career to the top of the charts.

Even as a young child, Caillat’s parents recognized her remarkable singing voice, which she took advantage of to participate in musical theater. Surprisingly, with such talent and piano lessons, it wasn’t until she got her first acoustic guitar at age 19 that she began to write her own music. To learn to play, Caillat took lessons and wrote a song after her first lesson. Admittedly, she says, it wasn’t very good, but it was a start. Needless to say, her song writing improved and she built up a collection of her work. With a friend’s encouragement, she began sharing her music on the social media site MySpace. It was her original song “Bubbly” that finally got everybody listening and launched her music career to where it is today. “Bubbly” had over 14 million plays, making Caillat the number one unsigned artist on MySpace for four months.

Before all that, Caillat had taken piano lessons and had rolls in musicals. Even with the beautiful voice she had, it wasn’t until she was 11, when she was enthralled by Lauryn Hill’s piano

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performance in Sister Act 2, that she was truly inspired to be a singer.

And it’s not just Hill’s music that moves Caillat. “I love all kinds of music and I’ve been influenced by all of it: classic rock like Fleetwood Mac and the Steve Miller Band, original soul like Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, Lauryn Hill, Bob Marley and reggae, John Mayer. Anything that makes you feel good,” she says. According to Caillat, great songs warm the heart, lift the soul and make the listener feel good, which are exactly what “Bubbly” does, which explains its MySpace success.

Songwriting provides an emotional release for Caillat. Some of her best songwriting is inspired from feelings that have been building up deep inside her. “Songwriting can be an emotional rollercoaster, and that makes it fun for me. It’s personal therapy,” she says. She has been known to write many songs over a short period of time as a release of her worries.

Twenty-fourteen has been another big year for Caillat. The song that has gotten her the most attention this year is her song “Try,” which was inspired during a writing session with Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Tony Dixon and Jason Reeves. As happens to many artists, Caillat was struggling with ideas, until she was struck in the heart by a piece of Babyface’s advice to

stay true to herself. Dixon and Reeves reiterated those powerful words, telling her, “You don’t have to try.”

The message was catchy and had true meaning for Caillat, who had been recently told that she needed to try a new style of writing. The end product of their collaboration was “Try,” a song that captures the undue struggles women put themselves through to aesthetically get ready for the day. Caillat explains, “There’s so much we have to do in order to make ourselves ‘beautiful’ so we feel accepted in the public eye. This [song] is an anthem for women to accept who they are and be comfortable showing it and not hiding it from one another.”

The day after its release on iTunes as a single, its companion lyric video was released, featuring fans and celebrities just as they are naturally, sans makeup, putting lyrics into practice for the whole world to see—You don’t have to try; just be who you are.

“When my friends and I get together, we have a blast,”

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When you forgive someone, you make the decision to let go of the bitterness, resentment and anger you feel towards that person. Research exists in abundance regarding the benefits of forgiveness within relationships.

SELF-FORGIVENESSBy Megan Clunan

Forgiveness overtly benefits a relationship by providing room for trust and closeness to begin to re-grow as bitterness, resentment and anger are given permission to step aside. Forgiveness covertly benefits the one choosing to forgive by significantly decreasing blood pressure, increasing life expectancy and releasing serotonin and dopamine (the brain’s feel good chemicals) that defend the body against depression and anxiety. Failing to forgive and choosing to hold onto resentment facilitates isolation in a relationship and, on a personal level, is like drinking poison while waiting for your enemy to fall. Obviously, forgiveness of others is a holistically healthy decision.

Choosing to forgive others when they have wronged you is extremely difficult. What I find, however, is that forgiving ourselves seems to be even more difficult. The inability to forgive ourselves leads us down the same path as the inability to forgive others but, instead, this ruins the relationship we have with ourselves. We resent, become bitter, are angry and, in turn, fail to see the good, the value and the worth we personally maintain. The ancient statement of Jesus, “Love your neighbor, as yourself,” can be considered here. Often it’s easier to love our neighbors than to love ourselves. Perhaps this is why the sentence does not end with “love your neighbor” rather continues with “as yourself.” Loving our neighbors is fairly easy, loving ourselves is not. Forgiving others is often easy, forgiving ourselves is not. We are our own worst critics, but why is this the case?

The inability to forgive yourself often comes down to an issue of guilt versus shame. Guilt is what you feel when you have violated a rule that is important to you or when you believe you have failed to live up to a certain standard set for yourself. Guilt is the painful emotion you feel when something you have done is wrong or has failed. Shame goes much deeper than guilt. Shame says you did something wrong because you are wrong, or you

failed because you are a failure. When you feel shame you are assuming that what you have done wrong means that you are inadequate, flawed, no good, useless and so

forth. Shame tells you that your mistakes define you, whereas guilt says “sure, you messed up, but you are not a mess up.”

Guilt is about what you do. Shame is about who you are. Shame touches you at the core of your identity. Guilt is motivating, as it informs you of where you

went wrong while recognizing that whatever has taken place can be reconciled and learned from, and movement can still follow. Shame is paralyzing, informing

you that you are wrong at your core and that you are a hopeless case, nothing can be remedied completely, no lesson will fix this and change is ultimately

impossible.

The primary way to rid yourself of shame is by choosing to think differently and step into the act of self-forgiveness. Self-forgiveness allows you to literally change the meaning of a personal shortcoming. For example, instead of saying, “I’ve made mistakes in the past because I’m basically a failure,” you change it to say, “I’ve made mistakes in the past because I’m human.”

Mistakes are made by you; you are not made by your mistakes.

Overcoming shame through self-forgiveness means recognizing the impact of your personal mistake, identifying the natural consequences, taking an appropriate amount of personal responsibility for what happened, learning from the experience what to do next time and taking back control. In doing so, you move from being controlled by your shame to being empowered because you have learned something new about yourself and your ability to overcome, and that your identity is not defined by the worst of you. Self-forgiveness promotes a

healthy relationship with yourself, so that you can healthily live in relationship with others and the world around you.

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In the past, the belief amongst adults over the age of 40 was that they were too old to start an exercise regimen. This has been proven false as scientific research continues to improve and understand more about how the human body works.

Have you ever thought about the benefits of exercising or why you should exercise? As a fitness expert, I can tell you from firsthand experience that exercise should be among one of your top priorities, especially as you age, if your quality of living and health are important to you. Fitness is the key to improvement in all areas of life, from energy level to flexibility to balance to self-esteem to mental health to reducing risk factors such as heart disease and diabetes. Have I sparked your interest yet?

One common concern that I hear from new clients is that they are experiencing a significant decrease in energy level as compared to when they were younger. This is common especially with adults over 40 who are sedentary and lack nutrients in their diets. Low energy can be easily corrected by working out as little as two times each week. It has been scientifically proven that immediately following thirty minutes of exercise, the central nervous system releases increased levels of endorphins. The benefit is that it helps reduce stress, pain and increase energy levels. Over time, working out will not only increase the body’s own energy stores but also positively affect how you feel throughout the day.

Flexibility and balance are two of the biggest areas in which all adults need to better themselves, no matter what their age. Flexibility affects the body including the easing of common aches and pains and the reduction of risk of injury. Tightness in some muscle regions can cause other muscles to have pain or even pull bones out of place, which often leads to pains in different areas of the body. A perfect example of this is that chronic lower back pain is mainly due to tightness in the hamstrings and stretching this muscle only twice a week can help reduce most signs of lumbar back pain.

Improving flexibility also benefits balance. Improving balance significantly reduces the chances of falling and being injured. For example, one of my clients called the other day to tell me how happy she was that we had been working on improving her balance. She went on to tell me that, while at a friend’s house, she hadn’t noticed a wet spot on the kitchen floor. The next thing she knew, she was sliding all over the place. If it hadn’t been for our balance training, she would have fallen down and possibly broken a bone, or worse. She was relieved and ecstatic that she didn’t fall. I can also recall a time when a client was walking down a sidewalk when she stepped into a hole and almost fell but was able to regain her balance seconds before falling into oncoming traffic. It’s little things like this that can occur every day that sometimes go unnoticed. This is why it’s important to be proactive now.

Did you know that physical activity is one of the leading prescribed forms of treatment to reduce risk factors of heart disease, diabetes and most forms of cancers? It has been found that people who stay active and perform physical activities at least twice a week have a significantly reduced chance of being affected by one of the above ailments. When you exercise, you heart has to supply more blood to your muscles and organs. This creates a chain reaction in your body that makes your lungs inhale more oxygen and increases white blood cells. This chain reaction helps regenerate cells keeping the body feeling younger and battling all forms of free radicals.

You ultimately determine your own destiny when it comes to your health. Hiring a well qualified personal trainer would be optimal for best results, letting their knowledge and experience guide you through each workout, keeping your workouts challenging, yet knowing how far to push you to get the greatest results in the least amount of time, which is what we all want at the end of the day. You only have one life, so be sure that you’re making the most of it and enjoying each day to the fullest.

By Mike TojdowskiHealth and Fitness Specialist

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We detoxify our bodies, why not our hair? Especially after the summer, hair has a tendency to be damaged due to the sun and chlorine build up, even product build up. O2 DETOX is a unique oxygen therapy that detoxifies the hair and scalp by removing all impurities. It is not just another hair treatment. Oxygen Detox is enhanced with natural jua extracts and joazeiro bark. The O2 DETOX combo defends the hair from the impurities and chemical residue present in damaging elements and styling products.

Nutrient Serum provides a complete transfusion of health and vitality to hair, delivering the finest and most powerful nutrient blend of coconut oil; karite butter; vitamins A, B, C and D; and a blend of anti-oxidant-rich strawberries, kiwis, cranberries, oranges and limes. All of these leave the hair soft and shiny.

Thermo Protector closes the cuticle, resulting in soft, shiny, healthy hair. It also defends the hair from harmful UV ray exposure and maintains moisture by providing a hydrophobic film around the hair shaft. The beauty is that it does not wash out after a one-time treatment, rather it lasts up to 20 shampoos. Thermo Protector is also recommended prior to a color service in order to enhance and add vibrancy to the hair color.

Those of us not detoxifying may find ourselves doing some Botox. Essence of Youth is a great treatment for someone who has had years of chemical processing and heat styling done to their hair. Similar to Botox and other cosmetic procedures, Essence of Youth promises to turn back the hair’s clock by smoothing away imperfections and removing damage accrued over the years. It contains collagen and other natural active ingredients that restore the hair’s elasticity and youthfulness by penetrating and filling in gaps in the hair shaft.

Treatment includes an anti-aging shampoo that removes residue from chemical processing, oxidation, pollution and styling products that clog the hair cuticles and prevent the absorption of nutrients. It is followed by Anti-Aging Collagen, which is an exclusive blend of exotic and powerful ingredients that penetrate the hair from cortex to cuticle, creating a structural lifting similar to Botox. The formulation generates collagen and elastin that rejuvenate the hair shaft.

The next step is Revitalist, which is an innovative formulation that utilizes the LunaMatrix system, an effective agent for restoring hair mass lost from aging and oxidation.

The final step is Defrizzing Serum, which creates a protective hydrophobic coat around the hair shaft, preserving the moisture inside the hair strands, leaving intense shine, moisture and extended strength.

This treatment lasts 2-3 months, depending on lifestyle and maintenance. This is also a progressive treatment, which means that the more often the treatment, the better the hair quality.

Who would benefit from these treatments? Anyone wanting to have healthy looking hair, no matter their hair type.

Can I do the treatments myself of should they be done by a professional? The products are sold only to licensed cosmetologist, so you need a professional to do the treatment.

Where can I have the treatment done? At Cosi Chic Blow Bar, Salon, & Spa. Call today for your appointment and have youthful hair tomorrow. Call us at 305-284-1095.

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By Consuelo Camarillo de Gonzalez, Lic. Ac.

Cupping is a technique that is been used in Chinese medicine for long time. It helps to eliminate pain caused by cold, heat or dampness and to get rid of toxins lodged in muscle tissues. Cupping is done by a professional on those who also have pain due to various other factors such as sprains or long-term drug abuse.

The purpose of cupping is to warm the body and promote the free flow of energy and blood through the meridians, thereby helping to relieve pain in the lower back, shoulders and legs. This technique also works to relieve asthma, cough and gastrointestinal disorders such as stomachache and diarrhea. It also helps to release the pain of sprains when accompanied by bloodletting.

Cupping has been used for more than 2,000 years as a therapy for various health problems. The technique is performed with a jar made of glass or plastic that is heated or has a mechanism

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to create air suction. The jar is placed on the skin’s surface and suction is created, causing local congestion like a bruise. The suction triggers the lymph system to activate the elimination of toxins through the skin and blood vessels. The resulting intensity of skin color is dependent on the amount of toxins in the person’s body.

Some patients specifically request cupping, knowing that the technique will help relieve their chronic or acute pain. Others come recommended by friends specifically to help relieve their backaches or shoulder pain.

Cupping is not suitable for patients with skin ulcers, spontaneous bleeding or for those taking anticoagulant medication. It also is not recommended for patients with edema or those who suffer convulsions. Cupping should not be done on an area of overly large blood vessels or on the abdomen or lower back of a pregnant woman.

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