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Energy Healing: A Complement To Medicine

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Energy fields in the body have long been recognized in Eastern cultures, including medicine. Subtle energy fields are now being more incorporated and used in Western medicine. “Chi, prana, and bioenergy fields” are all words used around the world to describe this lifeforce. The belief in a living force is ancient and widespread today. Energy healing one modality of complementary medicine. When we are injured, ill or under stress, the natural flow of energy is interrupted and may negatively impact our mind/body/emotional/ spiritual connections. We can use certain tools and modalities to clear, balance, energize and support the human energy system to maximize the body’s ability to heal.

The CDC’s National Health Statistics Report documented that 1:4 Americans have used some form of complementary medicine within the past 12 months. Multiple studies have shown that our thoughts can be measured and that thoughts affect our health in a significant way. Some physicians have estimated that one third of all “healings” come about not through surgery or medicine, but from our self-healing capacities. Matter is compressed energy and information is patterns of energy. The heart’s electromagnetic signals demonstrate energy flow throughout our bodies. Many practitioners and patients believe that it is time to bring the qualities of healing into the mainstream conversation- even Oprah and Dr. Oz have featured segments on this interesting topic.

Today, an Atlanta Energy Therapist and renowned author, shares her insights and experience on energy medicine, energy balancing and energy healing as a complement to traditional medicine in optimizing our own body’s ability to heal. She will discuss energy work modalities, what to expect when working with an energy healer and provide examples of working with people with chronic illnesses, such as cancer, as well as episodic dis-ease like stress management.

 

Robbie Houcek

  • Private Practice Energy Therapist for over 15 years
  • Healing Facilitator
  • National Speaker
  • Author featured in “Remarkable Women”, “Getting Things Done; Successful Women Speak” and “Freeing Godiva; A Woman’s Journey of Self-Empowerment”

 

Robbie Houcek

Weight Loss: An Integrated Approach

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Obesity has gone global. Recent statistics have shown that approximately 1 Billion people are overweight on the planet and the two primary causes are increased consumption of a diet in processed foods with saturated fat and a decrease in exercise. Consider some of these statistics: 3 in 10 Americans are trying to lose weight at any one point in time; 35% of Americans are clinically obese; the top three disease killers in the US are related to obesity (heart disease, stroke and cancer) and American’s spend $40 billion on diet related products annually. Alarming.

Research has shown that diet alone will not keep weight lost off alone. Fitness factors in as well. Actually, 80% of dieters are trying to lose weight alone and studies show that 90-95% of dieters will gain the weight lost back within 1-5 years. Exercise is a key component of permanent weight loss, but not without consideration of diet as well. Exercise is also a key component and success factor for people who are successfully able to keep the weight loss off. The role of counseling has also been of great benefit for customizing a weight loss plan and the accountability factor in sticking to a new regime.

In addition to diet and exercise, new technologies and supplements are being introduced with some success into the weight loss arena such as: spa treatments, infrared saunas and the use of cold lasers to disrupt the fat cells, the products of which can then be excreted. Many are also using mobile technology for an accountability “buddy”, calculation and tracking of weight loss and fitness goals. No matter what individual plan entails, gradual, realistic lifestyle changes over time have been shown to produce long term results.

 

Ekow Wilmot

  • Owner of BalanceDiet
  • Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
  • Professional Body Builder x20 years
  • Certified professional trainer (AFAA Aerobics and Fitness Assoc of America)
  • Body temple of God, commitment to never using unnatural aids, helps others by providing health, fitness, nutrition guidance to those wanting natural solutions
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Butch Wesley

  • NSCA certified strength & conditioning coach
  • NSCA certified personal trainer
  • USA Weightlifting certified sports performance coach
  • Former Athletic Coordinator-Clayton County Parks & Recreation
  • NAYS certified Youth Sports Administrator
  • NCAA Football National Championship Jacksonville State University
  • Assistant strength & conditioning coach Jacksonville State University

 

Lisa burris

  • Graduate of Western Michigan University, BA in Business Administration
  • Worked closely with family for 11 years then moved to Florida
  • Established as Marketing director in a physicians office, introduced and certified as a laser tech and is what brought her to Atlanta
  • 15 years experience in business, equipped with multitude of skills including management, marketing, health and medicine applications, business operations and exemplary customer service
  • Set apart from other candidates by: Penchant for organization, eye for detail, positive and personable nature, ability to multitask and perform in a fast paced environment

 

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Exciting New Drug Therapies for Hepatitis

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Hepatitis remains a global problem

Hot on the heals of World Hepatitis Day, which was July 28,2013, hepatitis remains a global problem. Viral hepatitis is a disease for both developed and developing countries that causes an estimated 1-3 million deaths globally and can often- well, be prevented! This disease can cause unnecessary suffering. Viral hepatitis is a group of five unrelated viruses (A, B, C, D and E) that can cause both acute and chronic infections, some of which do not cause symptoms and can lay dormant for decades before people learn they are infected. Like some heart diseases, viral hepatitis can be a “silent killer.” Symptoms can later show up and lead to chronic liver disease and even liver cancer long after exposure.

Vaccines are available for Hepatitis A and B. Hepatitis C and Hepatitis B is treatable. Common symptoms of hepatitis infections include nausea, loss of appetite, fatigue, jaundice, abdominal pain and dark urine. Transmission of the virus varies as to the virus type. Diagnosis is made through blood tests that can identify the virus. Many acute viral hepatitis infections resolve spontaneously. However, chronic hepatitis can lead to cirrhosis and death. Treatment involves symptom management, drug treatment and in extreme cases, liver transplant.

This segment of The Doctors Roundtable will feature Dr. Enrique Martinez, a highly acclaimed hepatologist based in Atlanta, who will discuss the basic information around Hepatitis A, B and C as well as at risk populations and exciting new drug therapies on the horizon. Listeners may also visit the following online websites for additional resources: www.atlantagastro.com, www.cdc.gov/hepatitis and www.hepatitisfoundation.org.

 

Dr. Enrique J. Martinez

  • MD training at University of So. FLA
  • Internship, residency and fellowship in IM at USF
  • Board-certified in IM and Gastro
  • Advanced training at University of Miami in Hepatology and Liver Transplantation
  • Widely published in text and peer review journals, a noted lecturer in liver disease
  • Now practicing with Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates and based at Emory in the midtown location of ATL

 

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Concussions and New Legislation

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In the US, over 173K people were treated for concussion in the past year. In Georgia alone last year, Scottish Rite hospital treated over 1400 kids for concussion. A concussion is a violent shaking of the brain or blow to the head and it is the most common traumatic brain injury. Earlier this year, GA joined over 43 other states by enacting into law a bill addressing the issue of concussions in youth sports, called “The Return to Play Act of 2013.” Collision sports and recreation is a primary area where concussions can occur. There is no quick, definitive test for concussion and many go undiagnosed or untreated. Less than 10% of concussions occur with a loss of consciousness. Symptoms can occur weeks and days after the triggering event that causes a concussion.

Symptoms can include headache, weakness, numbness, slurred speech, amnesia, sleep disturbances, changes in cognitive function, irritability, etc. Recovery from concussion varies widely and there can be long term effects of concussion, especially repeated concussion. Treatment can include physical and cognitive rest, physical and occupational therapy, cognitive therapy. The new law focuses on baseline assessment, prevention, information on risk to parents, on the field assessment and medical clearance requirements prior to returning to play. Join us in this segment to learn about concussion, the new Georgia law, and what parents, coaches and players need to know. Listeners can also find more information at: www.cdc.gov/concussion, www.concussiontreatment.com and www.kidsandpros.com.

 

Dr. Angela Yi

  • Ph. D in Psychology with the Sports Concussion Institute in Los Angeles

 

Diane King, CTC, RD

  • GA Concussion Coalition and President, GA Athletic Trainer Association

 

Buddy Curry

  • Master Trainer with Kids and Pro’s, former Atlanta Falcon pro football player
  • Advocate for passage of GA HB 284 “Return to Play” concussion legislation

 

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Hospice and Palliative Care

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End of life completion and closure is an experience each of us will need to deal with at some point in our life journey. Hospice and palliative care provides a program of support that includes medical, social, emotional and spiritual support through a multidisciplinary team of nurses, physicians, volunteers and social services.  Hospice and palliative are  often considered when there is a shift from usual medical treatment for a cure to end of life pain relief and support.

Hospice services are provided in hospice facilities, the patient’s home, long term care facilities and sometimes even hospitals. Twice as many people die in hospice care as in hospitals or nursing homes compared to 10 years ago. This type of care used to be thought of mostly for cancer patients. However , in recent years, services have been expanded to a wide range of diagnoses that qualify for care including Alzheimer’s and Dementia.  Medicare is the primary payor of hospice services in the United States and hospice has become one of the fastest growing Medicare programs. It is also one of the program’s that has proven to be of value cost/ benefit wise as the Medicare saves approximately $2300 per patient, over the course of their end of life care.  This segment of The Doctor’s Roundtable focuses on an overview of hospice services, how to qualify for these services, the benefits and principals of palliative care management.

 

Dr. Lisa Rosa Re’

  • MD at University of Seville, Spain
  • Family Medicine residency at St. Mary’s Hospital in Hoboken, NJ
  • Completed fellowship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York City
  • Private practice at Family and Integrative Medicine in Roswell, GA
  • Specializing in integration of holistic and traditional medicine, a multi-linguistic practice

 

Ms. Mary Triplett

  • Program Director, Compassion Care Hospice

 

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Dr. Lisa Rose Re and Mary Triplett on The Doctors Roundtable

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The Doctors Roundtable with Dr. Lisa Rosa Re and Mary Triplett on Hospice and Palliative Care

Preventive Cardiology for Women

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When most women are asked what the leading cause of death is for women over  25 yrs of age in the US, the most common answer is “cancer.” However, the correct answer is heart disease.  One in three women in the US will die of heart disease and about 8 million women in the US are living with heart disease at any one moment. First cardiac events are more fatal in women than men.  Did you know that 42% of women who have a heart attack, will die within one year after this event compared to 24% of men? A woman’s heart is different.

Risk factors for women and men are well documented and many are preventable. Despite this,  alarming trends in the prevalence of risk factors continues.  Aggressive cardiac risk factor management, education and intercepting women at key points like childbearing and menopause, can be keys to better outcomes. Risk factors include high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, diabetes, poor lifestyle choices and family history.  However, symptoms of a cardiac event in a woman differ from a man. Men report crushing chest pain with pain radiating down the left arm. Many women never experience this and report more atypical symptoms of a cardiac event including shortness of breath, nausea and unusual fatigue.   Hormones and age are also influential with heart disease in women.

Effective treatment options are available to not only manage cardiac events but to slow down this often progressive disease process.  Listen in to this segment to hear local cardiology expert, Dr. Jason Reingold address the topic of preventive cardiology for women.  Understanding and managing cardiac risk factors today may reduce the chance of heart disease for women tomorrow.

 

Dr. Jason Reingold

  • MD from Emory University
  • Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology
  • Internal Medicine Residency program completed at UC San Francisco Med Ctr.
  • Completed cardiology fellowship at Mass General Hospital in Boston
  • Regular appearances on  Sanjay Gupta’s CNN health program

 

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Cardiologist Dr. Jason Reingold on The Doctors Roundtable

 Tanya Mack, Host and Dr. Jason Reingold, Cardiologist and Guest

 

Summer Skin Problems: Sunburn to Skin Cancer

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Intense sunlight, humidity, poisonous plants and biting insects can add up to no fun in the summer sun and problems with our skin. Summertime means more time outdoors, but preparing for the sun with greater thought and planning is worth the prevention to make this outdoor time of year more pleasant. The lack of preventive efforts can allow ultraviolet (UV) rays with sun exposure to leave us with skin problems: sagging, wrinkles, burns rashes and  uneven pigmentation.

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Approximately 1:5 Americans will have it in their lifetime and it is 99% treatable if found early. It’s important we are aware of heat rash, bug bites, rosacea flare ups, increased acne, excessive sweating and sun exposure considering they are the leading contributors to skin cancer.  These health concerns are greater during the summer.

There are many preventive measures and treatments that can help our skin health blossom during the summer time when lifestyles are more focused on the outdoors. In this segment, Dr. Ashley Curtis will discuss prevention, products, some new technologies such as MiraDry and the latest in lasers to help prepare and keep your skin in the best shape. For more information, listeners can visit www.dermatlanta.com.

 

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Telemedicine and High Risk Pregnancy Management

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Telemedicine is the provision of medical services across distances. The technology has been around for over 50 years and recent advancements are allowing specialists to reach a larger number of new patients.  Although telemedicine had humble beginnings using audio and video technology, this field has moved from curiousity to mainstream acceptance. Last year, approximately 36 million Americans experienced telemedicine in some way.

Patients are often limited by distribution of doctors, their own disabilities, and distance. Recent telemedicine providers estimate that 80-90% of specialist care can be delivered remotely.  Telemedicine works by having a physician in one location, connect to a patient at a “presenting” site. Varying types of technology allow for complex exams to take place without the “human touch”. Telemedicine as proven that it is 1) feasible  2) able to generate comparable clinical outcomes as in person and 3) of value to patients as it provides access, convenient ,and is cost effective.  Challenges such as technology glitches, reimbursement and licensure issues are hindering adoption. However, health care reform is speeding up the implementation of telemedicine.

Listen to Dr. Patterson, a master’s degree engineer and double board certified physician, discuss telemedicine in general and how she applies it to her rare specialty of maternal fetal medicine.  She shares achievements with numerous outcomes on high risk obstetric patients and more on how she is working to achieve some new breakthroughs in rural obstetric populations.  Listeners can visit: www.americantelemed.org , www.gatelehealth.org and www.womenstelehealth.com for more information.

 

C. Anne Patterson, M.D.

Dr. Anne Patterson is a board-certified maternal fetal medicine specialist who received her medical training at Emory University after completing a masters engineering program at Georgia Tech. She has practiced at Northside Hospital, one of the largest OB delivering hospitals in the US for the past 25 years. Dr. Patterson is also an advisor to the Georgia OB/GYN Society.  Most recently, she moved from private clinical practice to telemedicine and now is one of the nation’s top leaders in her field. She has presented at the national American Telemedicine Association, been a 2013 nominee for the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Health Care Hero awards, and been featured in numerous videos on this subject.

 

Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis: Overviews to Breakthroughs

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On the heels of National Arthritis month in the U.S., this segment of  The Doctors Roundtable focuses on osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.  These two illnesses, out of the over 100 musculoskeletal disorders,  affect millions of Americans and their ability to maintain high quality physical movement throughout their lives.   In the U.S., arthritis is the leading cause of disability and it is not just a disease caused by aging.  Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are chronic conditions with no clearly known causes.  These diseases are progressive and degenerative , leading to the breakdown of cartilage, bones, muscles and membranes surrounding the joints.  The effects of this breakdown include: inflammation, pain, fatigue, joint stiffness and at times joint deformity and disability.  Imagine standing, sitting, lying down or coughing and all causing pain.  Many patients report there is never a day they can forget they have arthritis.

The Arthritis Foundation is the nation’s largest private funder of research, public health programs and advocacy on behalf of the 50 million Americans living with this painful disease.  With the aging of Baby Boomers, it has been estimated  that by 2030,  67 million Americans will have some form of arthritis.  Here, the Arthritis Foundation will discuss an overview of these two diseases and how they are working to fund research, change policies and educate to help arthritis patients today and tomorrow.

 

John H. Klippel, M.D.

John H. Klippel, M.D. is president and CEO of the Arthritis Foundation, the largest voluntary health organization serving the 50 million Americans living with the nation’s number one cause of disability. Dr. Klippel has held the position since October 2003.

Prior to joining the Arthritis Foundation, Dr. Klippel served as Clinical Director of the National Institutes of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS). During his professional career at the National Institutes of Health, he authored or co-authored 190 peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters related to arthritis.  He has served as editor of the Primer on the Rheumatic Diseases and the textbook Rheumatology.

 

Roberta Byrum

Roberta K. Byrum, CPA, is the chief operating officer of the Arthritis Foundation – the nation’s largest national, nonprofit health agency working on behalf of the 50 million Americans living with arthritis.

As COO, Ms. Byrum is accountable for all aspects of the daily operations of the Arthritis Foundation National Office, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to her operations leadership of the national office, Ms. Byrum works closely with the Foundation’s regional CEOs to ensure strategic alignment of nationwide operating activities.