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4 Things You Didn’t Know About SMOKING AND LUNG CANCER
FEELING
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For Anyone Who Dreads CHRISTMAS
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30. IMMUNITY AND ORIENTAL MEDICINE
32. VENUS TRANSFORMING THE TREATMENT EXPERIENCE
34. YOUR GUIDE TO WINNING THE WEIGHT LOSS BATTLE
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14. FOR ANYONE WHO DREADS CHRISTMAS
16. FOUR THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT
SMOKING AND LUNG CANCER
24. THE HEALTHY BREAKUP
26. CAN AIR FILTERS EASE ASTHMA SYMPTOMS?
28. LOOK AT WHAT LACK OF SLEEP DOES TO YOUR FACE
10. IS CAFFEINE HARMLESS?
12. FEELING TOO TALL OR TOO SHORT
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! My favorite time of the year has arrived and, along with it, the anticipation of a new year full of new endeavors and plans that we know will happily unfold throughout the year. At Healthy Valley, we have exciting plans for 2015 to keep up with the times and bring you, as always, the necessary information to help you achieve a year full of health and happiness. In the seven years since Healthy Valley was born, the magazine has reported on waves and waves of change. The most exciting changes that we have seen have occurred out in our communities, where we are continuing to evolve into healthier cities. We are so proud to have helped these changes unfold as we see so many people trying to achieve a more vigorous state of life. As we partake in December’s celebrations, we ask our bodies to do so much more than they’re used to. We overload them with all sorts of seasonal goodies that our taste buds love and indulge in other seasonal pleasures, without thinking about the consequences. To help our bodies regain balance, we’ve chosen a delicious recipe to help you win back the health you were enjoying before the festivities. Even as we’re finalizing this year, we can already envision the enhancements we want to forge in the next. And no doubt you’ll find ways to figure out what works best in the process of providing a better life and future not only for you, but for those around you. To all of our readers, contributors, writers and the community, we wish you all a year full of happiness and joy. Happy 2015!
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10. IS CAFFEINE HARMLESS?
12. FEELING TOO TALL OR TOO SHORT
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Caffeine, a natural substance found in the leaves, seeds and fruits of some plants, the most common sources being coffee beans, tea leaves, kola nut and guarana berries, is one of the most addictive drugs available. Yet, it is on the regular beverage menu of children from toddlers to teens.
It is no secret that caffeine stimulates the central nervous system, the reason for its categorization as a psychoactive drug. Parents don’t wake up every morning deciding to give their children a drug, but during a regular trip to the grocery store, many parents are sure to put caffeinated sodas and energy drinks in their carts, and later in the refrigerator, for their children to enjoy. Sure, a serving a day may be fine, but unregulated consumption may not be.
It’s hard to decide which is worse for a child whose day is full of physical and mental growth, the caffeine or sugar content of sodas and energy drinks. Both substances can interfere with learning and the much needed sleep of developing
bodies, not to mention overall good health.
The main source of caffeine for children is soda. An eye-opening fact regarding this statistic is that children who have one or more servings per day of sugar-sweetened soda are very likely to become obese. Obesity is more than being overweight. It’s about a shorter lifespan, the complications of diabetes and a limited ability to participate in life. Surely, sugared iced teas and energy drinks, two other common sources of caffeine, would also lead to obesity if consumed at the same rate.
One of the main concerns regarding caffeine is the effect it can have on the heart, even after one serving, and especially when consumed in large quantities, even if servings are spread over time. It has been shown that, when consumed in moderate amounts, caffeine slows heart rates and increases blood pressure in children; however, with greater amounts, the heart actually speeds up, setting the stage for possible
life-threatening heart arrhythmias and seizures. This is of great concern not only for parents of children who have known heart conditions but for all parents.
If caffeine is already a regular part of your child’s diet, it’s not too late to do something about it. As caffeine withdrawal can cause unpleasant symptoms, such as headaches, depression, sleepiness and irritability, it’s best to reduce your child’s caffeine intake gradually, each week exchanging one caffeinated beverage a day with a healthier one like water or milk. The negative symptoms of withdrawal are temporary but if there are concerns, it’s best to speak with a healthcare professional.
Caffeine is a drug. It not only stresses the heart but alters the workings of the central nervous system. It can be just as dangerous as illicit drugs. So, instead of offering addictive and potentially harmful beverages, choose ones that will benefit your child’s health and well-being. You’ll both be glad you did!
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For most kids, height isn’t something they can change, so what do you do if you don’t like how tall or short you are? It might be girls feeling too tall and boys feeling too short. But some really tall boys might not like all that height and some shorter girls might get tired of all the jokes or of feeling like they’re staying little while their friends are growing up.
IT’S IN YOUR GENES
The truth is that everyone is growing up — it’s just that they’re doing it at their own pace. In other words, your body grows on its own schedule. You can’t wish yourself taller or stretch yourself. Or if you’re already tall, you can’t do anything to hurry up your friends so that you’re not the tallest one.
Kids concerned about their height have two big questions:
1. When will I grow taller (or stop growing)?2. How tall will I be?
Your genes, which you inherited from your parents, largely determine how tall you will end up being and how fast you’ll grow. Kids get taller more quickly during growth spurts, times when their bodies grow fast — as much as 4 inches or more in a year during puberty, for example!
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“Line up shortest to tallest!” the teacher calls out. “Not again,” some kids might groan — especially if they have to stand at one end or the other.
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WHEN DOES HEIGHT HAPPEN?
Your biggest growth spurt happened when you were a baby. In that first year of life, you grew about 10 inches as you got bigger and stronger. Since then, you’ve probably seen your height increase a few inches a year. You may find out how much you’ve grown during your annual checkup at the doctor’s office or when your pants get too short. Uh, oh — we can see your ankles!
After babyhood, the next big growth spurt for kids comes during puberty, a time of many changes when boys and girls start to look more like adult men and women. But no one can tell you exactly when you’ll experience these changes.
Puberty starts at different ages for different kids and it is a process that takes a couple of years. So the getting taller part will happen at different ages, depending on the person, and whether he or she is a boy or a girl.
In general, puberty starts:
• between ages 8 and 13 in girls• between ages 9 and 15 in boys
During puberty, boys and girls will have a growth spurt and grow to their adult height. That means girls who start puberty the latest will still be getting taller in their mid-teens. For boys, the latest to reach puberty will still be getting taller into their late teens. A few of these boys may grow taller even into their early twenties!
HOW TALL WILL I BE?
You may want to know how tall you will be. Will you be nose to nose with your mom or dad someday? There’s no way to know for sure how tall a kid will be as an adult, but it’s easy to get a clue: Look at your parents and the other adult members of your family. How tall are they? Chances are you’ll be about the same height as your parents. If one parent is tall and one short, then you’re likely to end up somewhere in between.
But you could be taller or shorter, too. Boy, there are a lot of “buts” when it comes to height! That’s because your height is determined by your genes — the complicated code of instructions that you inherit from your parents. Genes tell your body how to grow and determine lots of things, including how tall you are.
But those genes don’t make you an exact copy of your mom or dad. Kids only get some of the genes from each of their parents, and parents don’t give the same bunch of their genes to each child. If you have brothers and sisters, you know this is true. Brothers and sisters can look very different, even though they have the same parents. Even identical twins can end up being different heights!
HEIGHT-RELATED WORRIES
Here are some issues that short or tall kids may have to deal with:
You’re too short to ride the rides you want to ride at an amusement park.This one is upsetting. You’re all ready to board the super-fast roller coaster and the ride operator says you’re too small. Sometimes, you will be allowed to ride with an adult, so try to have one handy.
You still have to use a booster seat in the car.Though you haven’t used a car seat for a long time, older kids are supposed to use a booster seat until they are 4-feet-9-inches tall. The seats are meant to position the seat belt properly in case of a crash. If your friends don’t have to use one and you do, you might feel funny about it. On the plus side, sitting higher makes it easier to see and may help if you get carsick and need to keep looking out the window.
You’re a girl who’s taller than the boys.This can make a girl feel awkward, especially when it comes time to be paired up, like at a school dance. Eventually, this evens out, but it takes a little while because many girls have their growth spurts before the boys do.
Someone teases you about being too tall or too short.This kind of teasing is the worst. You can’t change your height, so what are you supposed to do? As with most teasing, try not to let it bother you. Tell a teacher, parent or another adult if it’s bothering you and the person won’t stop.
WHAT CAN I DO RIGHT NOW?
If you are still worried about your height, talk to your parents and your doctor. Most kids don’t have a growth problem that needs help from a doctor, but it’s always okay to ask if you’re concerned.
So for most kids, it seems like there’s not much to do but wait to see how it all turns out. But you can do something right now: eat healthy and take care of yourself. If you get the nutrition, sleep and exercise you need, you’re likely to reach your maximum potential height. In other words, you’ll grow as tall as you were meant to grow.
And even though you may hear people say it, taking extra vitamins or supplements that you can buy in a store won’t help you get taller. Just stick to a healthy diet if you want to be the tallest you can be!
Kids who wish they weren’t so tall should still eat healthy and take care of themselves, of course. Eating less won’t make you end up any shorter unless you really starve yourself and make yourself sick.
As they get older, most kids learn to feel comfortable with their height, whether they turn out tall, short, or somewhere in between.
---------------------------------------------------------------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.
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With Christmas less than three weeks away, both my spiritual moorings and seasonal sentiment are positive. Family, health, work that brings fulfillment, money enough to buy gifts for others — I’m heading into the home stretch toward Christmas with a contented smile etched on my heart.
But I know others are not so fortunate. This recession has cost lots of people their jobs and has made them dread Christmas. What could be worse than being unable to give something to the people you love during this season (barring a patient who has just learned of a malignancy or a family having its first Christmas without a key member who passed away last year)?
So maybe not everyone’s “joy quotient” is quite as high as mine at the mere-days-and-counting mark to Christmas. And how are things with you?
The late Henry Nouwen wrote in his journal about a “dry” Christmas he was experiencing. In his touching The Road to Daybreak, he writes:
“It just seemed that I wasn’t part of it. At times I even caught myself looking at it all like an unbeliever who wonders what everybody is so busy and excited about.”
Still, in the midst of it all I saw — even though I did not feel — that this day may prove to be a grace after all. Somehow I realized that songs, music, good feelings, beautiful liturgies, nice presents, big dinners, and many sweet words do not make Christmas. Christmas is saying “yes” to something beyond all emotions and feelings. Christmas is saying “yes” to a hope based on God’s initiative, which has nothing to do with what I think or feel. Christmas is believing that the salvation of the world is God’s work and not mine. Things will never look just right or feel just right. If they did, someone would be lying. The world is not whole, and today I experienced this fact in my own unhappiness. But it is into this broken world that a child is born who is called Son of the Most High, Prince of Peace, Savior.
I look at him and pray, “Thank you, Lord, that you came, independent of my feelings and thoughts. Your heart is greater than mine.” Maybe a “dry” Christmas, a Christmas without much to feel or think, will bring me closer to the true mystery of God-with-us. What it asks is pure, naked faith.
Even if everything isn’t “just right” for you as Christmas approaches, trust God and know that this holy season affirms something larger than sentiment. It says that God is with you in every situation to supply the grace you need.
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16. FOUR THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT
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24. THE HEALTHY BREAKUP
26. CAN AIR FILTERS EASE ASTHMA SYMPTOMS?
28. LOOK AT WHAT LACK OF SLEEP DOES TO YOUR FACE
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Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer in Texas, and each year kills more men and women than colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined. In 2014, an estimated 15,520 new lung cancer cases will be diagnosed in Texas, and 11,257 Texans are expected to die from the disease.
For years, anti-smoking campaigns have touted the same message – “Smoking Causes Lung Cancer.” Today, you’d be hard-pressed to find any American unaware of the strong link between the two. However, during Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November, it’s important to highlight some lesser-known facts about lung cancer and smoking that can still have a big impact on your health.
SMOKING CAUSES LUNG CANCER…BUT NOT ALL LUNG CANCER IS CAUSED BY SMOKINGAccording to the American Cancer Society, while cigarette smoking is by far the most important risk factor for developing lung cancer, smoking accounts for up to 87 percent of all lung cancer deaths. This means that there are thousands of people diagnosed with lung cancer each year who have never smoked. Other lesser-known risk factors for lung cancer include exposure to secondhand smoke, as well as ongoing exposure to radioactive gas, asbestos, certain metals like arsenic, radon, diesel exhaust, air pollution and other substances.
Genetics can also make you more susceptible to developing lung cancer. People with a parent or sibling who had lung cancer have a higher than average risk of developing the disease, even if they are nonsmokers. Those who are more genetically prone to the disease
should be extra cautious and reduce exposure to carcinogens as much as possible.
SCREENING EXAMS AREN’T AS READILY AVAILABLE FOR LUNG CANCERMammograms help detect breast cancer…but for lung cancer there isn’t a specific screen-ing test. However, recent studies indicate that CT scans can be a valuable screening tool that helps detect lung cancer at early, more treatable stages. This research could lead to an approved screening test in the near future.
People ages 55-80 with a history of heavy smoking, who smoke now, or who quit within the past 15 years may be at a higher risk for lung cancer and should consider a yearly low-dose CT to screen for lung cancer, which could reduce risk of dying from lung cancer.
It’s important to watch for early signs and symptoms of lung cancer. Lung cancer symp-toms vary with each patient. People with these symptoms should consult their physician:
• Chest pain made worse with deeper breathing, coughing, or laughing
• Coughing up blood or a cough that won’t go away
• Hoarseness• Loss of appetite• Fatigue or weakness• Wheezing, especially new onset of wheezing• Breathing trouble, such as shortness of
breath• Frequent or persistent lung infections• Weight loss with no known cause
Many of these symptoms could indicate a number of other conditions, but they can also
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4 Things You Didn’t Know About
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be signs of lung cancer. It’s important to trust your gut – if you are not feeling right, don’t hesitate to consult your physician.
TOBACCO USE CAUSES MORE THAN LUNG CANCERIn the United States, the leading cause of preventable illness and death is tobacco use, according to the National Cancer Institute. In addition to lung cancer, smoking can cause numerous other types of cancer including bladder, cervical, esophageal, kidney, lip, larynx, mouth, acute myeloid leukemia, nasal cavity, pancreatic, sinuses, stomach, and throat cancer. Smoking also contributes to heart disease, emphysema, bronchitis, and stomach ulcers.
MANY STATES BAN SMOKING TO PROTECT RESIDENTS’ HEALTHThe most important thing you can do to prevent lung cancer is stop smoking, or distance yourself from those who do. As of January 2014, 28 states had enacted comprehensive laws banning smoking in all enclosed public places, including all bars and restaurants, with exemptions in select common places like casinos, private clubs, or cigar bars.
Texas does not currently have a comprehensive smoking ban in place. However, according to Smoke-Free Texas, 32 cities in the state are currently covered by similar comprehensive smoke-free indoor ordinances.
In the absence of a smoking ban, avoid indoor areas like sports bars and restaurants that have a high-concentration of smokers. This includes cigars and pipe smoke, which also increase the risk of lung cancer.
F I G H TB R E A S T C A N C E RWhen I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I knew the support of my family and friends would be really important.
I chose to partner with Texas Oncology right here in my hometown, so I wouldn’t have to travel to get the care I need.
Texas Oncology is part of the country’s largest network of cancer specialists, researchers and treatment centers.
Like thousands of my fellow Texans, I’m glad I have Texas Oncology on my side.
TEXAS ONCOLOGY–MCALLEN1901 South 2nd StreetMcAllen, Texas 78503956-687-5150
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Texas Oncology delivers high-quality cancer care with leading-edge technology and advanced treatment options to help patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” in their fights against cancer. Texas Oncology, a pioneer in community-based cancer care, is an inde-pendent oncology practice with sites of service throughout Texas and southeastern New Mexico. Texas Oncology patients have the oppor-tunity to take part in some of the most promising clinical trials in the nation for a broad range of cancers. In fact, Texas Oncology has played an integral role in gaining Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for 29 of the latest cancer therapies.
Dr. Marek is board-certified and specializes in medical oncology and hematology. He currently serves as a director of Texas Oncology and is the medical director for Texas Oncology-McAllen. He has served the Rio Grande Valley for the past 22 years as a medical oncologist and hematologist, has been recognized as a “Super Doctor” in oncology for five years in a row, and was recognized as Doctor of The Year for Rio Grande Regional. Dr. Marek received his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio. He completed his fellowship at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.
Billie J. Marek, MD, FACPMedical Oncolog y/Hematolog y
“I can be part of your team… and together we can fight the battle.”Dr. Restrepo specializes in, medical oncology and hematology. He completed his fellowship at the University of Miami. He also serves on the Breast Cancer Committee of US Oncology and has completed a fellowship in breast cancer treatment. Through the Life Beyond Cancer Fundation he established the Texas Oncology–McAllen Breast Cancer Ride/Walk fundraiser to raise funds for Rio Grande Valley cancer patients. To date approximately $30,000 has been
donated to cancer patients in the Rio Grande Valley.
Alvaro Restrepo, MDMedical Oncolog y/Hematolog y
Dr. Ratnam has been with Texas Oncology-McAllen for 13 years, which he joined after completing his fellowship at the renowned National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health. He has co-authored several research publications and is passionate about cutting-edge oncology care. He currently serves on the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee of US Oncology and chairman of the Credentials Committee for South Texas Health System.
Suresh Ratnam, MD, FACPMedical Oncolog y/Hematolog y
McAllen 1901 South 2nd Street McAllen, Texas 78503 PH: 956.687.5150 FAX: 956.687.9546www.TexasOncology.com
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Dr. Wahid was fellowship-trained in medical oncology and hematology at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York. He has been recognized as Physician of the Year at Rio Grande State Center in Harlingen where he has served as senior attending
physician for the past 13 years.
Nurul Wahid, MDMedical Oncolog y/Hematolog y
Dr. Litam was fellowship-trained at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. He is well known in the community and was in private practice for 27 years before
joining Texas Oncology. He has special interest in treating solid tumors.
Joseph Litam, MDMedical Oncolog y/Hematolog y
Dr. Shekar specializes in medical oncology and hematology. She completed her fellowship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland and trained at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Nirupama Shekar, MDMedical Oncolog y/Hematolog y
Dr. West is a board-certified radiation oncologist. He was a physicist prior to becoming a physician.
Benjamin West, MDRadiation Oncolog y
Dr. Lazo specializes in medical oncology and hematology. He completed his fellowship at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He is a recipient of several awards including the American Society of Clinical Oncology Merit Award and is the author of several peer-reviewed medical publications as well as book chapters. He received the highest honors on the professional examination for his medical doctorate degree.
Guillermo Lazo, MDMedical Oncolog y/Hematolog y
Dr. Salinas is a board-certified radiation oncologist. He completed his residency training at Memorial Sloan–Kettering Cancer Center in New York followed by his fellowship at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Rogelio Salinas, MDRadiation Oncolog y
“Cancer prevention is a high priority. My aim is to identify individuals who may be at high risk for cancer and work with them to develop a plan to reduce that risk.”
Debbie Gillett is a nurse practitioner.
Debbie Gillett , R .N., N.P.Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Nabeel Sarhill is board-certified in hematology, medical oncology, and internal medicine. He earned his medical doctorate from the University of Tishreen Medical School in Lattakia, Syria, and completed his residency in internal medicine at Case Wester Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. His fellowship in hematology was completed at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas, and his clinical research fellowship in medicine and symptoms management at The Harry R. Horvitz Center for Palliative Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Nabeel Sarhill is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Hematology, Syrian Medical Association, Syrian Ministry of Health, American Board of Hematology, American Board of Medical Oncology, and
the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Nabeel SarhillMedical Oncolog y/Hematolog y
Harlingen 2121 Pease Street, Suite 101 Harlingen, Texas 78550 PH: 956.425.8845 FAX: 956.364.6793
Dr. Araneda specializes in medical oncology and is board-certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. He received his medical degree from San Carlos University in Guatemala and completed a medical oncology fellowship at East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee, as well as a fellowship in bone marrow transplantation at the University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida. He has special interests in breast cancer, gastrointestinal malignancies, hematologic malignancies, and molecular targeted therapy.
Marco A . Araneda, MDMedical Oncolog y/Hematolog y
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Dr. West is a board-certified radiation oncologist. He was a physicist prior to becoming a physician.
Benjamin West, MDRadiation Oncolog y
4770 N. Expressway 83, Suite 305A Brownsville, TX 78526 PH: 956-350-3975 FAX: 956-350-3425
2150 N. Expressway 83 Brownsville, TX 78521 PH: 956-548-0810 FAX: 956-548-2239
Dr. Gonzalez specializes in radiation oncology and internal medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine as well as the American Board of Radiology, and is a member of the American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO). He completed his fellowship in radiation oncology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, in Buffalo, New York, and also completed a second residency in radiation oncology at Jackson Memorial Hospital/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, in Miami, Florida. Aside from his medical practice, Dr. Gonzalez is a Christian lay minister and a student of ancient Greek.
Carlos Gonzalez-Angulo, MDRadiation Oncolog y
Balesh Sharma, MD specializes in internal medicine, medical oncology and hematology. He is board certified by in medical oncology. Dr. Sharma received an MD Delhi University in New Delhi, India, in 1990, where he also completed his residency in Anesthesia and Critical Care in 1991. He completed his medical internship at Lincoln Medical Center in New York in 1992-93. Dr. Sharma completed his residency in internal medicine at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in affiliation with Yale University School of Medicine, Connecticut. In 1998, he completed a fellowship in hematology and oncology from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, and has been in private practice since then.
Balesh Sharma, MDMedical Oncolog y/Hematolog y
Dr. Boek is board-certified in internal medicine, medical oncology and hematology. Prior to him joining Texas Oncology, he conducted clinical research as part of the North Central Cancer Treatment group.
Marcelo Boek, MDMedical Oncolog y/Hematolog y
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Mariza is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, and has a Masters degree in Nursing Administration. She has over 17 years experience in nursing and has worked in healthcare areas such as medical-surgical, post-partum, hospice, and home health. She has extensive experience in providing care for the adult and geriatric population of the
Rio Grande Valley.
Mariza D. Oliver MSN, APRN, FNP- CAdvanced Practice Provider
Dr. Doctor specializes in general adult and pediatric urology; urologic oncology; male dysfunction; urinary incontinence and no scalpel vasectomy. Dr. Shamoon Doctor earned his medical degree from Osmania Medical College in Hyderabad, India in 1960. Following graduation, he specialized in general surgery and worked as a general surgeon in Zambia, Africa for five years. He then returned to Canada and specialized in urology. He has practiced urology in Canada and the United States sincce 1974, having practiced in Del Rio, Texas for over 30 years.
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Dr. Farray is board-certified in medical oncology, hematology, and internal medicine. He received his medical degree in 1998 from the Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena in the Dominican Republic and completed his residency in internal medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. He completed his fellowship in medical oncology and hematology in 2006 at Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center/Loyola University Chicago. Dr. Farray ranked first in his medical school class. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and American College of Physicians.
Daniel Farray, MDMedical Oncolog y/Hematolog y
Weslaco 1330 East 6th Street, Suite 204 Weslaco, Texas 78596 PH: 956.969.0021 FAX: 956.968.9744
Dr. Ghaddar specializes in medical oncology and hematology. He is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in hematology and medical oncology. He received his medical degree from the American University of Beirut in Beirut, Lebanon. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at the Good Samaritan Hospital/John Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. He completed his fellowship in hematology/oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston,
TX. He has been in practice with Texas Oncology since 1995.
Habib Ghaddar, MD, FACPMedical Oncolog y/Hematolog y
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“The Top 10 Tips to a Healthy Relationship,” “Three Things Every Good Relationship MUST Have,” “How to Date to Secure Your Mate” and thousands of other potential article headlines point to what establishing a healthy dating relationship entails, but what about information on a healthy breakup? Can a breakup be healthy?
Honestly, there is a point in every relationship where full-on commitment must take place or the decision to end the relationship must happen. Too often, couples will stay too long in sub-par relationships because the thought of breaking up seems more stressful than the decision to remain together.
BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO, BUT THERE IS A HEALTHY WAY TO DO IT.
So how do you healthily break up? And how do you stay broken-up once the initial decision to end the relationship has been made?
Whatever the reason behind a couple’s need to break up, the best route is to do so with honesty, integrity and commitment. Breakups get messy when dishonesty, avoidance and a lack of adherence to the decision occur.
HONESTY: Be honest about why you’re ending the relationship. If your partner wants to know why you’re breaking up, respect that by telling the truth. It may feel as though you’re preserving their feelings by softening the truth with an “it’s not you, it’s me” statement but you’re not. Breakups hurt and they only hurt worse when the one being broken up with has no clue how to rationalize what is happening. If you can find a kind way to explain the need for a breakup, do so. Giving some honesty may actually help your ex grow as a person and be better prepared for the next relationship.
The Healthy Breakup
AVOIDANCE: Don’t procrastinate when you know you’re not in a right relationship. This is not to say that you need to end the relationship as soon as things get difficult, but if you’re dating and you’ve been seeing red-flags for a while, end the relationship before doing so becomes more difficult. Avoiding the breakup discussion won’t make things easier in the end, quite the opposite is true. Avoiding the breakup discussion for a day leads to a week, which leads to a month, and so forth, of you being in a relationship you’re not truly invested in. Not only does your partner deserve full investment, but you deserve to be in a relationship to which you feel you want to fully commit.
COMMITMENT: Once the breakup has been initiated, commit to the decision. The back and forth of a breakup is often the most painful. Sometimes the back and forth happens because you don’t know if you made the right decision, but more than not, deep down, you do know you did, which is why you made the decision in the first place. Other times, the back and forth happens because you think this will cause less pain for your ex—it won’t. The back and forth is like slowly peeling off a Band-Aid, the longer it takes the longer the pain lasts. If you decide to break up, commit to your decision because your ex deserves the chance to begin healing as much as you do. The healing process will only be stunted by continually reopening relationship wounds.
Breaking up is difficult, whether it’s your decision or your partners, but if the relationship is not right for you, you have to be honest about it. Avoiding a breakup doesn’t fix what’s not right about the relationship and once the decision to break up has been made, be committed to it because you both deserve the chance to find the loves of your lives.
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By Megan Clunan, MA, LMHC, LPC
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A chronic lung disease that causes tightness in the chest, wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath, asthma can affect almost anyone at any age. Medical research has shown a number of causes for asthma that include genetic and environmental factors. It can be induced by air pollution or by over-exercising, and it is linked to a number of genes.
If you have asthma, you already know that the quality of the air you breathe can have a significant effect on the frequency and severity of your asthma attacks. Because the disease constricts the airways, you most likely have more intense reactions to airborne allergens than most people do.
For asthma sufferers looking for relief at home, the right air filter can do a lot to improve the air quality and prevent asthma attacks, allowing you to breathe easy. Most homes with central heating and air conditioning also have mechanical HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filters built into the system.
KNOW YOUR AIR FILTERS
With a HEPA filter, a fan pushes air through the filter and any particles in the air larger than 0.3 microns get trapped in the filter’s screen and filtered out of the air you breathe. You can also purchase a stand-alone HEPA filtration system if your home does not have a filter in its heating and air conditioning system.
Other air filtering systems that can help improve air quality and decrease your asthma attacks include:
Can Air Filters Ease Asthma Symptoms?
Ozone Generators – These create ozone in higher levels to scrub pollution out of the air and are often used in rooms that have been contaminated with smoke.
Germicidal Air Cleaners – If you have a problem with bacteria and/or mold in your home’s air, you may want to consider one of these UV light air cleaners.
Electronic Air Filters – These filters use an electric charge to attract and trap particles in the air. They also produce small amounts of ozone.
WHICH FILTERS HELP ASTHMA SUFFERERS?
While they help clear away odors from smoke and other pollutants, ozone generators and electronic air filters are less effective for asthma sufferers. This is due to the fact that ozone is a mild irritant and anything that can irritate lung tissue can potentially induce an asthma attack.
If you are on the hunt for a filter that will help reduce your asthma attacks, a HEPA filter is the best way to go, especially if you can run it through your central heating and air conditioning system. This way, a single filtration system can work for the whole house.
To increase the effectiveness of your air filter, vacuum your carpets once a week and wipe away dust regularly. If you have had a problem with mold or other bacteria in your home, you may also want to invest in a germicidal air cleaner to further clean your home’s air. By maintaining a clean house and using a quality HEPA filter, you can eliminate many triggers of your asthma attacks.
By Dr. Jennifer Chovan
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In a hilarious appearance on the Late Show a few years ago, Betty White opened her “Top 10” list for living a long and happy life with the advice, “Get at least eight hours of beauty sleep…9 if you’re ugly!” While the comment was certainly tongue-in-cheek, it’s actually based in truth. Lack of sleep will not only make you feel drowsy, cranky and sluggish all day, but it can also significantly affect your appearance.
EXISTING SKIN CONDITIONS CAN’T HEAL
When you sleep, your body works to restore and heal itself. Interrupting or cutting short deep, restful sleep interrupts this restorative process. If you are prone to acne breakouts, eczema and/or psoriasis, you’ve certainly noticed that these conditions worsen when you’re under a lot of stress. Well, they can also worsen when you don’t get proper sleep. If you want to save your skin from breakouts and rashes, get your beauty rest!
SKIN LOOKS OLDER AND DULLER
When you are in deep sleep, your body produces more growth hormones, which work to repair damaged skin and produce new, younger skin cells, too. Skimping on sleep means you spend less time in the deeper sleep cycles, which leaves your skin looking sallow, listless and dull. Without the restorative nature of deep sleep, you may also see fine lines and wrinkles appear at a much faster rate.
UNDER-EYE BAGS AND DARK CIRCLES
It’s well known that getting too little sleep can result in bags and/or dark circles under the eyes. In your twenties, they are minimal and only last from a few hours to a day at the longest. However, as you age, your skin doesn’t bounce back as quickly. Poor sleep habits could, in fact, result in permanent bags under your eyes.
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Sleep helps your body balance and distribute moisture. Without enough sleep, your body doesn’t have time to redistribute water evenly throughout your skin. This results in puffiness around the eyes and dry skin everywhere else. Getting enough sleep could really decrease the amount of moisturizer you need to use on your face in the morning.
HOW TO GET BETTER BEAUTY SLEEP
Fortunately, all you have to do to slow, stop or even reverse the damage of sleep deprivation is get good, consistent restful sleep, which is sometimes easier said than done. If you’re having trouble sleeping, try these tips:
Cut out your last cup of morning or afternoon coffee. It could be a big part of what’s keeping you up at night.
Go to sleep at the same time every night and get up at the same time every morning. A regular sleep schedule will help your body fall into a deep sleep more quickly.
Get at least 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise, five times a week. This will help expend energy and regulate your sleep cycle.
Eat a larger breakfast or lunch and a smaller dinner. Eating a lot of food late in the day can cause sleep problems.
Keep these things in mind the next time you’re tempted to stay up past your bedtime. It could wreak havoc on your face by the morning.
By Dr. Robert Clum
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By Consuelo Camarillo De G., Lic. Ac.
With winter in full swing, coughing, sneezing and blowing of the nose are here. Yes, we are talking about the common cold, influenza, bronchitis, asthma attacks and even allergies. You may be the one who is currently in the throes of distress or tends to catch a bug during this time of year. And maybe you’re one of the many who frequently experience the common cold, which hits you so hard that you have already missed days of school or work.
These diseases are usually the result of an imbalance within the immune system. The body’s immune system is composed of a group of surveillance cells that are always protecting the body from viruses and bacteria as well as other foreign invaders that enter our bodies and make us sick. These surveillance cells are prepared to fight and leave a memory to form anti-bodies to avoid getting sick from the same pathogen in the future. But sometimes our immune systems are compromised by malnourishment, poor lifestyle choices or illnesses, such as diabetes, HIV or some type of cancer, all of which can be life-threatening. The best way to avoid illness is to maintain a well-functioning immune system.
Practitioners of Oriental medicine have been practicing the art of immunity balance within the human body for more than 3,000 years. With their skill, Oriental medicine practitioners are able to guide you through the natural methods and processes of how to maintain a well-functioning immune system. They work with patients by helping them to make necessary changes to their nutrition intake, applying herbal recommendations, educating patients about the advantages of acupuncture options and providing Oriental medicine guidance such as Qi Gong or Tai Qi to help prevent illness and maintain balance within the body.
Wouldn’t it be nice to go through winter and not catch the latest strain of the common cold or flu virus, or perhaps to have a milder cold, still being able to function and get back to work sooner, or not miss any days at all? Well, Oriental medicine is here to help you achieve and maintain the immunity balance you need to keep yourself healthy. Why wait? Make an appointment to visit us today. For your convenience, we are located in the Lindberg Center in McAllen.
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Venus Concept is once again energizing the medical aesthetic industry with a revolutionary technology for non-surgical body contouring* and skin tightening for the face, neck and body. The Venus Legacy™ is the first all-in-one medical aesthetic workstation that combines the proven multi-polar + magnetic pulse (MP)² technology with the new VariPulse™
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Transforming the Treatment ExperienceVENUSVENUS 4D™ TECHNOLOGY – A NEW STANDARD
The Venus Legacy™ is the first and only FDA cleared device to utilize 4D® technology, combining Multi-Polar Radio Frequency (RF), Pulsed Electro Magnetic Fields (PEMF) and VariPulse™ technologies with RealTime Thermal Feedback. This allows the Venus Legacy™ to deliver safe, pain free treatments and superior outcomes.
A demonstration of Venus 4D™ Technology
FACE & NECK APPLICATORS
The Lift™ applicator utilizes the proven (MP)2 technology. This, combined with the new VariPulse™ technology, increases circulation and reduces fluid under the eyes, as well as contours smaller areas such as the neck, arms and bra bulge. The DiamondPolar™ applicator has a unique electrode placement that allows for treatment in hard to reach areas, such as around the eyes and along the jowls, smoothing wrinkles and fine lines.
BODY APPLICATORS
The Sculpt™ applicator combines (MP)2 technology with VariPulse™ suction creating a deep matrix of heat, targeting multiple tissue depths for body contouring and the temporary reduction of cellulite. The VariPulse™ technology increases circulation, stimulates lymphatic drainage and induces lypolysis in the treatment areas. The Sculpt™ and OctiPolar™ applicators have a large spot size that allows for faster treatments, even heat distribution and increased theraputic temperatures for superior clinical results.
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Vari-Pulse™
� Adjustable pulsed suction for deep energy penetration
� Lymphatic drainage
� Stimulate circulation
Real Time Thermal Feedback
� Visual feedback graph
� Integrated handsfree thermometer
� Constant tissue contact
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Trying to losing weight can feel like a never-ending war. You manage to lose 10 pounds before the holidays, but when you get on the scale after New Years, you’ve gained back 15. You start a new intense workout program and it’s going great…until you take one day off. Before you know it, you’ve taken off a week and then a month, and then you’ve lost all of the fitness you gained while you were exercising regularly.
Whether your struggle is with diet, exercise or both, you need to recognize that the battle of the bulge is a marathon, not a sprint. More often than not, if you try to lose weight fast through a heavily restrictive diet and intense exercise regimen, you’ll gain it all back, and then some, in short order.
However, if you keep the following tips in mind, you will lose fat and gain muscle, your resting heart rate and blood pressure will drop, and you’ll feel more energetic and ready to take on the world. Plus, you’ll lose weight slowly, the way it should be done for lasting results.
the Weight Loss Battle
LOSING WEIGHT IS A MARATHON, NOT A SPRINT
Think of losing weight like getting rich. Get-rich-quick schemes don’t work and neither do crash diets. However, consistently saving a little bit of money and working toward your goals will result in more wealth. Likewise, losing weight slowly and treating weight loss as a long-term goal with a lifetime of benefits will get you into the pants size you’ve been longing for, and it will keep you there, too.
FOCUS ON NON-SCALE VICTORIES
Obsessing about your weight is a really good way to become discouraged and give up. Don’t weigh yourself daily or even weekly. Instead, focus on fitness goals and triumphs that have nothing to do with the scale. Can you run a mile without stopping? Can you bench-press your weight?
You’ll see a lot more success as you make and achieve fitness goals than you will by obsessively stepping on the scale. In fact, especially in the beginning, as you build muscle and lose fat, the number on the scale may actually increase, but don’t get discouraged. Most likely it means that you’re building muscles and getting fitter, as muscle weighs more than fat.
SEEK OUT EXCITING HEALTHY RECIPES
If you’re going to lose weight and keep it off, you need to understand that you’re not going on a diet. You’re making a lifestyle change, one that, hopefully, you’re going to stick to for the rest of your life. That doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy delicious foods; it just means that you have to find healthy foods to get excited about. For example, substitute fruit, almonds, walnuts or pecans for chips or sweets when it’s time for a snack. And there are all kinds of really delicious meals that you can cook with seafood, chicken, turkey or lean red meat that don’t require creams, excessive butter or pre-packaged ingredients. The key is to find foods that are high in protein and/or nutrients instead of choosing junk foods with lots of empty calories.
Some days are harder than others. Plateaus and setbacks can be discouraging. But if you keep in mind that you’re on a lifelong mission to stay healthy and happy, you’ll have a much easier and enjoyable time losing weight permanently than if you were to go on a crash diet and a high-intensity exercise binge.
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By Dr. Joseph Cunningham
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DECEMBER 4Annual Memorial and Christmas Tree Lighting CeremonyTexas Oncology-McAllen and Infinite Love organization7:00 PMTexas Oncology-McAllen1901 South 2nd St.For more information, call 956-687-5150.
DECEMBER 9RGVDA Healthy Holiday Cooking Class 5:30 PM For more information, call the RGVDA office at 956-782-1900.
DECEMBER 13Childbirth Classes8:00 AM – 5:00 PMRio Grande Regional Hospital: Classrooms 1AB101 E. Ridge Rd., McAllenFor more information, call 956-661-3110.
Every Monday“Doing Healthy Right” Weight Loss Class 12:00 PM and 5:30 PMThe Wellness Center at Renaissance5525 Doctors Dr., EdinburgFor more information, call 956-362-5610.
Every 2nd MondayBariatric Patients Support Group6:00 PM – 7:00 PMRio Grande Regional HospitalClassroom 1A&B101 E. Ridge Rd., McAllenFor more information, please call, Jennifer Trevino, RN at 956-661-3560.
Every 3rd MondayBariatric Patients Support Group6:00 PM – 7:00 PMValley Regional Hospital100 E. Alton Gloor Blvd., BrownsvilleFor more information, please call, Jennifer Trevino, RN at 956-661-3560.
Every 1st WednesdayCar Seat Inspection Station4:00 PM – 5:00 PMEdinburg Children’s Hospital1102 W. Trenton Rd., EdinburgFor more information, call 956-388-6519.
Last WednesdayPink Positive Breast Cancer Support Group12:30 PMTexas Oncology-McAllen1901 South 2nd St.For more information, contact Marcia Gonzalez at 956-454-1168 or [email protected].
Every TuesdayDiabetes Education Class (call for Spanish class)1:00 PMSponsored by South Texas Health SystemMcAllen Medical Center, 3 East Classroom301 W. Expressway 83, McAllenFor more information, call 956-971-5850.
Every 2nd TuesdayWeight-Loss Surgery Support Group Meetings6:00 PM – 7:00 PMWeight-Loss Surgery Center416 Lindberg Ave., Ste. B, McAllenFor more information, call 956-664-9611.
Every 3rd TuesdaySpanish: Alzheimer’s Support Group 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMSouth Texas Behavior Health Center2101 W. Trenton Rd., EdinburgFor more information, call 956-388-1300.
Every WednesdayCancer Support Group 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMHosted by H.O.P.E. – Helping Other Patients EmotionallyFree to cancer patients and caregiversNew McAllen Public Library, Conf. Rm. B4001 N. 23rd St., McAllenFor more information, call 956-624-3840 or email [email protected].
Every 1st WednesdayLa Leche League 9:30 AM – 11:30 AMSupports and encourages mothers who want to breastfeedEdinburg Children’s Hospital, 2nd Floor Family Room1102 W. Trenton Rd., EdinburgFor more information, call Ann at 956-682-9770.
1st and 3rd WednesdaysBreast Cancer 101 (Support Group)English @ 5:30 PM & Spanish @ 10:00 AMFor women onlyTexas Oncology-McAllen1901 South 2nd St., McAllenFor more information, call 956-687-6169 or send email to [email protected].
Every 3rd WednesdayFree Mall Walkers Meetings9:00 AMSunrise Mall in Brownsville (in Luby’s Restaurant)Sponsored by Valley Baptist Medical Center-BrownsvilleFor more information, call 956-389-1950 or visit www.ValleyBaptist.net.
Every 1st ThursdayUS TOO Prostate Cancer Support Group6:00 PM – 7:00 PMTexas Oncology-McAllen, Community Conference Room1901 South 2nd St., McAllenFor more information, contact Anthony Sala at 956-687-5150 or [email protected].
Every 1st and 3rd ThursdayJuvenile Diabetes Support Group 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMSouth Texas Juvenile Diabetes AssociationEdinburg Regional Medical Center, The Texas Room1102 W. Trenton Rd., EdinburgFor more information, call 956-631-8903 or email [email protected].
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INGREDIENTS
• 1 cucumber
• 1 beet
• 3 carrots
• 2 stalks of celery
• 1 handful of parsley
• ½ lemon
As we partake in the many celebrations of December, we begin to feel a bit worn down by all the unhealthy excesses—food, beverages, late nights, etc. Our bodies simply can’t adapt to the sudden drastic changes they’re put through. What our bodies are begging for is a fresh start, a re-boot.
Just as caring for the body’s exterior has its benefits, cleansing and detoxifying it from the inside offers many health benefits as well, no matter the time of year.
Taking care of your insides:• Helps remove waste and toxic chemicals from the
colon and body cells;• Improves digestion;• Tunes up the intestinal system, which gets sluggish
without proper fiber and water;• Increases energy;• Promotes well-being; and• May increase nutrient absorption.
By Carolina Portes
A good way to start is with one of my favorite detox juice recipes, which has great cleansers as ingredients. Cucumber and celery are high in vitamins A and C and are natural diuretics. Beets and parsley are high in iron and are blood and liver cleansers. Carrots are high in antioxidants and lemons aid in cleansing the entire body.
PREPARATION
If using an extractor, juice all ingredients.
If using a blender, peel and cut cucumber, beet and carrots. Add celery stalks, parsley and lemon juice, and blend.
A HOLIDAY DEtoxCUCUMbER AND bEET JUICE
6th ANNUAl BREASt CANCER AWARENESS RIDE, RUN, WAlK.
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On October 26, Texas Oncology of McAllen hosted the 6th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Ride, Run, Walk. It was a spirited community celebration fundraiser to benefit cancer survivors of the Rio Grande Valley. Texas Oncology: Supporting the Fighters, Admiring the Survivors, Honoring the Taken, and Never Giving Up Hope!
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