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1 Reclaim RestoRe Revive A MESSAGE FROM OUR & questionanswer PUBLISHER/CEO PUBLISHER QA Debbie Taylor It is with pleasure and Managing Editor Lesley Ranft excitement that the team of YES or NO? Marketing Director Heather Campbell Radiant You magazine launches Art Director Dennis Packer do you feel “loose” vaginally since childbirth this national premier issue to Designer Cameron Boone Qand/or menopause? share with you. “Radiant You - A Marla Calvin Contributing Writers Lindsay Haakenson Women’s Wellness Magazine” do you feel dry during intercourse? Jackie Gonzalez celebrates ladies who live life to Q Start the Conversation Dr. Susan Murrmann the fullest – and strive to be the do you have trouble reaching orgasm? Q How would you rate your vaginal tightness? Ned Barnett best they can be. Each issue is filled with news and information do you occasionally dribble or leak when Photographers Paul Good on intimate, ladies-only Q you sneeze, cough or exercise? 1. Very loose 3. Moderately tight J. Elizabeth Simpson-Hughes topics, body rejuvenation Debbie Taylor, Publisher/CEO thAnk2. Moderately loose 4. VeryYou tight trends, and general health have you ever “not quite made it” to the Production Manager Scott Taylor Q bathroom on time? Has your relationship with your partner been and well-being. From vaginal adversely affected due to childbirth or the health to anti-aging treatments and exercise to menopause. have your intimate relationships suffered Fornatural Attending aging process? our We’ve got you covered from head to toe. Q due to these changes? Radiant You Magazine is Published by Digital Stars LLC, intimAte1. Definitely educAtion 3. Minimally Al event 1910 Jacob Street, Wheeling, WV 26003. For subscription or In this inaugural issue, I particularly enjoyed the article Are you experiencing a loss of self- 2 Somewhat 4. Not at all advertising information call 877-754-3308. on Page 6 “Feminine Rejuvenation? I’m Interested.” You confidence? loss of interest in sex? loss of We hope you came away inspired about know, it has become commonplace to talk about male sexual Q desire? Do you experience discomfort during dysfunction, but women’s concerns have been thrown to the the possibilitiesintercourse due t tohermi dryness?va can provide. wayside. FINALLY, we’re able to talk about a taboo subject Radiant You magazine is published by Digital Stars, LLC. Radiant You magazine provides information of a general nature about all forms of body rejuvenation including but not limited to plastic surgery and cosmetic dermatology. 1. Yes 3. Sometimes The information contained in the publication is provided with the understanding that neither Radiant You nor its that most women feel embarrassed to even bring up at their YES AND KNOW! affiliates are engaged in rendering medical services, advice or recommendations. Any information contained within 2. Often Practice4. Rarely or never this publication should not be considered a substitute for consultation with a licensed physician. Though Radiant gynecologist’s office. Not anymore! You uses its best efforts to ensure the scientific accuracy of the information it publishes, it is not possible to You don’t have to trade motherhood for ensure that all information provided within this magazine is entirely accurate and up-to-date and impossible to determine whether it would apply to or be effective for any particular individual in each or any instance. Digital sexuality. You can be mommy and Sexy at How would youDoctor rate your level of sexual Stars, LLC, its affiliates, employees, contributors, writers, editors and its Editorial Board of Advisors [“Publisher”] No longer will women hide under the covers and accept A accept no responsibility for inaccuracies, errors or omissions with information and/or advertisements contained the same time. desire? herein. The Publisher has neither investigated nor endorsed the individual doctors, companies and/or products that as we birth babies and go menopausal we have to give up [“Advertiser”] that advertise within the publication or are mentioned editorially. Publisher assumes no responsibility www.practice.com efor th claims made by the Advertisers or the merits of their respective products or services advertised or promoted on sexual satisfaction. No longer will we stand in the shadows in Radiant You. Publisher neither expressly nor implicitly endorses such Advertiser products, services or claims, You don’t have to trade the years in your life 1. Very Low 3. Moderate nor vouches for the accuracy of their effectiveness. Publisher expressly assumes no liability for any damages wondering what it would be like to have that youthful, intimacy whatsoever that may be suffered by any patient, purchaser or user for any products or services advertised or for the life in your years. You can be over 50 2. Low 4. Very High mentioned editorially herein and strongly recommends that any prospective patient, purchaser or user investigate A such products, services, methods, and/or procedures and the claims made thereto. Opinions expressed in the again. and sexy at the same time. magazine and/or its advertisements do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Publisher. Neither the Publisher nor its staff, associates, affiliates and/or its Editorial Advisory Board Members, are responsible for any errors, How confident are you about becoming omissions or information whatsoever that have been misrepresented to Publisher. Laws vary from state to state, and if medical advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be Ladies, today has arrived and it is a beautiful day! Enjoy this vaginal delivery and menopause should not aroused during sexual activity? sought. The products and/or procedures contained in Radiant You may not necessarily be sold or performed by your health care provider. The ideas, products and overall content of this magazine or any other medical issues complimentary issue of Radiant You. Go shine, girlfriend! cost you your sexual health and well-being. should never be followed without first consulting a licensed health care professional. When choosing a doctor A for a prospective procedure, consumers should always check with their state and local authorities to ensure the it’s not for sale. 1. No confidence 3. Moderate confidence professional is practicing within the legal boundaries of his/her particular state. The information on products and services as advertised in Radiant You are shown by Publisher on an “as is” and “as available” basis. Publisher 2. Very low confidence 4. 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Publisher will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising A from the use of these products or services advertised and/or promoted in Radiant You including, but not limited to someone who can do something about it. urgency? to, direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages. Certain state laws do not allow limitations on implied warranties or the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. If these laws apply to you, some or all of the above disclaimers, exclusions, or limitations may not apply to you, and you might have additional rights. Be advised that some of the medical providers throughout this publication have furnished consideration to Radiant 1. Usually 3. Rarely You magazine and/or its affiliates for advertising in the form of display advertising or paid advertorials some of which may be featured within the magazine. Publisher neither endorses nor makes warranties of any kind, either 2. Sometimes 4. Never expressed or implied, regarding the quality, accuracy, ethics or validity of the information about or by the health care provider[s], his or her services and/or statements contained within the publication. We strongly advise you to check with your local state medical licensing boards prior to any consultation with any medical practitioner. All pictures reproduced in Radiant You have been accepted by Publisher on the condition that such pictures are If you answered “1” or “2” to any of the reproduced with the knowledge and prior consent of the photographer, doctor, and any model concerned. As such, Publisher is not responsible for any infringement of the copyright or otherwise arising out of any publication in questions above, you may be a candidate Radiant You. Photographs of any model in Radiant You in no way suggest or imply that the subject has undergone any body rejuvenation procedure. Radiant You is a trademark of Digital Stars, LLC. All rights reserved. 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® 2 RADIANT YOU Volume 1 Issue 1 3 Reclaim RestoRe Revive A MESSAGE FROM OUR & questionanswer PUBLISHER/CEO PUBLISHER QA Debbie Taylor It is with pleasure and Managing Editor Lesley Ranft excitement that the team of YES or NO? Marketing Director Heather Campbell Radiant You magazine launches Art Director Dennis Packer do you feel “loose” vaginally since childbirth this national premier issue to Designer Cameron Boone Qand/or menopause? share with you. “Radiant You - A Marla Calvin Contributing Writers Lindsay Haakenson Women’s Wellness Magazine” do you feel dry during intercourse? Jackie Gonzalez celebrates ladies who live life to Q Start the Conversation Dr. Susan Murrmann the fullest – and strive to be the do you have trouble reaching orgasm? Q How would you rate your vaginal tightness? Ned Barnett best they can be. Each issue is filled with news and information do you occasionally dribble or leak when Photographers Paul Good on intimate, ladies-only Q you sneeze, cough or exercise? 1. Very loose 3. Moderately tight J. Elizabeth Simpson-Hughes topics, body rejuvenation Debbie Taylor, Publisher/CEO thAnk2. Moderately loose 4. VeryYou tight trends, and general health have you ever “not quite made it” to the Production Manager Scott Taylor Q bathroom on time? Has your relationship with your partner been and well-being. From vaginal adversely affected due to childbirth or the health to anti-aging treatments and exercise to menopause. have your intimate relationships suffered Fornatural Attending aging process? our We’ve got you covered from head to toe. Q due to these changes? Radiant You Magazine is Published by Digital Stars LLC, intimAte1. Definitely educAtion 3. Minimally Al event 1910 Jacob Street, Wheeling, WV 26003. For subscription or In this inaugural issue, I particularly enjoyed the article Are you experiencing a loss of self- 2 Somewhat 4. Not at all advertising information call 877-754-3308. on Page 6 “Feminine Rejuvenation? I’m Interested.” You confidence? loss of interest in sex? loss of We hope you came away inspired about know, it has become commonplace to talk about male sexual Q desire? Do you experience discomfort during dysfunction, but women’s concerns have been thrown to the the possibilitiesintercourse due t tohermi dryness?va can provide. wayside. FINALLY, we’re able to talk about a taboo subject Radiant You magazine is published by Digital Stars, LLC. Radiant You magazine provides information of a general nature about all forms of body rejuvenation including but not limited to plastic surgery and cosmetic dermatology. 1. Yes 3. Sometimes The information contained in the publication is provided with the understanding that neither Radiant You nor its that most women feel embarrassed to even bring up at their YES AND KNOW! affiliates are engaged in rendering medical services, advice or recommendations. Any information contained within 2. Often Practice4. Rarely or never this publication should not be considered a substitute for consultation with a licensed physician. Though Radiant gynecologist’s office. Not anymore! You uses its best efforts to ensure the scientific accuracy of the information it publishes, it is not possible to You don’t have to trade motherhood for ensure that all information provided within this magazine is entirely accurate and up-to-date and impossible to determine whether it would apply to or be effective for any particular individual in each or any instance. Digital sexuality. You can be mommy and Sexy at How would youDoctor rate your level of sexual Stars, LLC, its affiliates, employees, contributors, writers, editors and its Editorial Board of Advisors [“Publisher”] No longer will women hide under the covers and accept A accept no responsibility for inaccuracies, errors or omissions with information and/or advertisements contained the same time. desire? herein. The Publisher has neither investigated nor endorsed the individual doctors, companies and/or products that as we birth babies and go menopausal we have to give up [“Advertiser”] that advertise within the publication or are mentioned editorially. Publisher assumes no responsibility www.practice.com efor th claims made by the Advertisers or the merits of their respective products or services advertised or promoted on sexual satisfaction. No longer will we stand in the shadows in Radiant You. Publisher neither expressly nor implicitly endorses such Advertiser products, services or claims, You don’t have to trade the years in your life 1. Very Low 3. Moderate nor vouches for the accuracy of their effectiveness. Publisher expressly assumes no liability for any damages wondering what it would be like to have that youthful, intimacy whatsoever that may be suffered by any patient, purchaser or user for any products or services advertised or for the life in your years. You can be over 50 2. Low 4. Very High mentioned editorially herein and strongly recommends that any prospective patient, purchaser or user investigate A such products, services, methods, and/or procedures and the claims made thereto. Opinions expressed in the again. and sexy at the same time. magazine and/or its advertisements do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Publisher. Neither the Publisher nor its staff, associates, affiliates and/or its Editorial Advisory Board Members, are responsible for any errors, How confident are you about becoming omissions or information whatsoever that have been misrepresented to Publisher. Laws vary from state to state, and if medical advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be Ladies, today has arrived and it is a beautiful day! Enjoy this vaginal delivery and menopause should not aroused during sexual activity? sought. The products and/or procedures contained in Radiant You may not necessarily be sold or performed by your health care provider. The ideas, products and overall content of this magazine or any other medical issues complimentary issue of Radiant You. Go shine, girlfriend! cost you your sexual health and well-being. should never be followed without first consulting a licensed health care professional. When choosing a doctor A for a prospective procedure, consumers should always check with their state and local authorities to ensure the it’s not for sale. 1. No confidence 3. Moderate confidence professional is practicing within the legal boundaries of his/her particular state. The information on products and services as advertised in Radiant You are shown by Publisher on an “as is” and “as available” basis. Publisher 2. Very low confidence 4. Very confident makes no representations or warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, as to the information, services, contents, For more information visit trademarks, patents, materials, or products included in this magazine. You expressly agree that your use and You’re not the only woman thinking about it. of the information contained in Radiant You is at your sole risk. To the full extent permissible by applicable law, Publisher disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, direct, indirect, warranties of We’re just not talking about it. So start talking Do youwww.thermiva.com experience urinary leaking or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Publisher will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising A from the use of these products or services advertised and/or promoted in Radiant You including, but not limited to someone who can do something about it. urgency? to, direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages. Certain state laws do not allow limitations on implied warranties or the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. If these laws apply to you, some or all of the above disclaimers, exclusions, or limitations may not apply to you, and you might have additional rights. Be advised that some of the medical providers throughout this publication have furnished consideration to Radiant 1. Usually 3. Rarely You magazine and/or its affiliates for advertising in the form of display advertising or paid advertorials some of which may be featured within the magazine. Publisher neither endorses nor makes warranties of any kind, either 2. Sometimes 4. Never expressed or implied, regarding the quality, accuracy, ethics or validity of the information about or by the health care provider[s], his or her services and/or statements contained within the publication. We strongly advise you to check with your local state medical licensing boards prior to any consultation with any medical practitioner. All pictures reproduced in Radiant You have been accepted by Publisher on the condition that such pictures are If you answered “1” or “2” to any of the reproduced with the knowledge and prior consent of the photographer, doctor, and any model concerned. As such, Publisher is not responsible for any infringement of the copyright or otherwise arising out of any publication in questions above, you may be a candidate Radiant You. Photographs of any model in Radiant You in no way suggest or imply that the subject has undergone any body rejuvenation procedure. Radiant You is a trademark of Digital Stars, LLC. All rights reserved. No part of for new treatment options available. this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording or any information storage and retrieval system, without the written consent of the Publisher. See ThermiVa Testimonials on page 8 for more information.

® 2 RADIANT YOU Volume 1 Issue 1 3 CONTENTS volume 1 issue 1 spotlight on Dr. RimaJennifer Bishara Ashton Ladies: It’s Not a Taboo 6 Topic Anymore The vulva and the vagina are multifaceted organs that actually go through the same age related changes that our faces do.

10 10Bishara Health and Associates LeadingNot Your withMother’s Her Heart,Gynecologist Serving Others Retiring stiff paper gowns and Dr. Rima Bishara is an internist un-relatable medical advice, and has practiced in Waco for Dr. Jennifer Ashton, a Board- more than two decades. She certified Ob-Gyn, author and recently opened Bishara Health TV medical correspondent, and Associates, a resource for is breaking the barrier men and women looking to between doctor and patient. improve their health, life and Affectionately referred to as relationships. She leads with your all-in-one ‘BFF’/Ob-Gyn, her heart and is dedicated to Dr. Jennifer Ashton marries helping others. an unparalleled medical background with an accessible ‘girl’s-girl’ attitude.

® 4 RADIANT YOU Volume 1 Issue 1 CONTENTS volume 1 issue 1 8 12 ThermiVa The Surprising spotlight on Testimonials Effects of Poor What patients and physicians Posture Dr. Andrea Basile have to say about ThermiVa. It’s More Than You Think Fifty Shades of the A must-read! 6 Graying Vagina The vulva and the vagina are multifaceted organs that actually go through the same age related The Many Invigorations of Yoga changes that our faces do. 14 18 To Be, or Not To Be Assertive 20 Targeting 25 A Favorite Vitamin List Your Belly Fat And understanding the roll that stress plays Resolutions for a 27 Refreshing Smile

29 Editorial Advisory 10 Board 32 Ask the Expert 16 Educating Patients, Emotional Eating Making a Difference Why we do it, and and how to control it Dr. Basile, founder of Basile Plastic Surgery, focuses his attention on aesthetic rejuvenation of the face, breast, and body at his boutique private practice. His goal for every patient Alternative Therapies is to achieve the most beautiful 23 and natural looking results for Rejuvenation possible. Are you looking to revitalize your mind and your body? Alternative therapies Read more about Dr. Basile may be exactly what you need to rejuvenate yourself.

® 4 RADIANT YOU Volume 1 Issue 1 RYM beauty LADIES: We are Literally Bringing Sex Back By Dr. Susan Murrmann McDonald Murrmann Women’s Clinic

“Why do people say, ‘Grow some balls?’ Balls are weak and sensitive, if you wanna be tough, grow a vagina. Those things can take a pounding!” —Betty White

YIKES! Do our vaginas really change 50 different ways as we age? Before you panic at the notion of a mature vagina and other parts “down there” keep in mind what “shades of gray” really means. It’s a neutral color of various shades between black and white. In other words, not cut and dried. Like women’s health in general, nothing is either black or white. We all experience physical change at varying degrees and ages. At the stroke of midnight on your 15th birthday, you didn’t start menstruating. Nor will a bell toll to signal the dawn of hot flashes and end of blood flow. As females we pay more attention to what we see in the mirror. As for the rest of it all, out of sight out of mind. As the old cliché “your hair- dresser only knows for sure”… you can bet only your gynecologist knows for sure! While many may complain about the writing, the poor decisions, and the implausibility of it all, make no mistake the success of E.L. James and her “Fifty Shades of Grey” trilogy was because she tapped into a subject that women still seem only able to whisper about: our sexuality. Oh, come on! Everyone who owns a vibrator raise your hand! Guess what, we don’t ® 6 RADIANT YOU Volume 1 Issue 1 like when a kiss happens, the music rises painful intercourse progressively gets came from! Anyone would get depressed

RYM beauty and the light fades to black. worse, most often resulting in a lack of just listening to the changes! The books created a new forum where sexual drive and pleasure. Not to mention If you are a commercial junkie like me, women are talking more and openly about the size of the vagina decreases over time you should realize that anytime there is FIFTY SHADES OF THE sex. Ask any gynecologist, we’ll tell you, contributing to the painful intercourse. The something or someone that is depressed, women are talking—really talking— about lack of sexual drive, pleasure, and painful there are a hundred and one ways to their sex lives. FINALLY! intercourse eventually lead to decreased turn it around! The pharmaceutical GRAYING VAGINA So since there’s been this bright intimacy in the bedroom and propagate companies were the first to jump on By Dr. Susan Murrmann McDonald Murrmann Women’s Clinic spotlight cast on lady parts, it’s time to the very true cliché of “use it or lose it”. board with what I now call the “vagina talk about what’s going on down there as wars” by creating estrogen based vaginal you get older. creams to improve the above symptoms First, we need to talk about the of dryness and painful intercourse. It all “Why do people say, aesthetic world’s obsession with aging So what are the sounds good on paper until you throw in and the (millions, billions?) spent to stop physical changes the estrogen/breast cancer scare and the ‘Grow some balls?’ Balls are weak the process dead in its tracks. Until now, mess of a cream in the vagina. Oral forms pharmaceutical companies were the only occurring that would of estrogen can be helpful but probably and sensitive, if you wanna be ones that really paid attention to age- give rise to these do not reach the vaginal tissue as much. related changes to the vagina and its Don’t get me wrong, I think hormones are tough, grow a vagina. Those things external counterpart-the vulva. symptoms? an important piece of the aging puzzle In fact, until women started shaving, We have blamed hormones of our bodies, but not every woman can take a pounding!” waxing and stripping, they were oblivious throughout time for a whole host of is a candidate for hormonal therapy… to the changes that were tucked problems in our society. Estrogen and that’s where the relationship gets —Betty White inside that dense thicket of hair. As a particularly has had a target on its back complicated. Thankfully there are over gynecologist, I’ll tell you. I’ve seen it all. since the Women’s Health Initiative the counter pH balancing gels and I’ve walked my patients through various (WHI) estrogen/breast cancer scare. probiotics for the vagina that help to keep stages of their vaginal lives. We’ve been The fact is, we have hormone receptors the same vaginal environment that we together during child birth, pap smears, throughout our bodies, and the face and are used to. While the products do relieve YIKES! menopause—you name it—if it involves a the vagina are no exception. Decreasing some symptoms, they will not stop the Do our vaginas really change 50 different vagina and I’m your doctor, I’ve seen it. hormone levels contribute to loss of age related changes from progressing ways as we age? Before you panic at the notion I know the vagina past, present and muscle tone, blood flow, thinning of the during our lifetime. Even the newest of a mature vagina and other parts “down future. external skin and mucosa, and loss of pharmaceutical non-hormonal concoction there” keep in mind what “shades of gray” really And like the metaphor “Fifty Shades collagen. But wait, it does not stop there! designed for vaginal atrophy (can’t we find means. It’s a neutral color of various shades of Grey”, the vulva and the vagina are These changes also make it difficult for a better word?) has limited potential. between black and white. In other words, not multifaceted organs that actually go the external skin and vaginal mucosa So where does that leave our pursuit cut and dried. through the same age-related changes to retain water—the external labia, of the elusive vaginal fountain of youth? Like women’s health in general, nothing is that our faces do! Loss of fat, sagging, collectively known as vulva and once Fortunately, we have learned from the either black or white. We all experience physical discoloration and yes, even some wrinkles. revered as the “Lotus Flower” by ancient technology designed to slow the aging change at varying degrees and ages. At the cultures…now starts to wither. Lubrication process on our face and body and have stroke of midnight on your 15th birthday, you during intercourse decreases, dryness applied it to the area “down there”. The didn’t start menstruating. Nor will a bell toll to and itching can occur. energy sources used to “tighten” our face signal the dawn of hot flashes and end of blood Here are the far from This is sounding scary! Not to mention and improve tissue texture, lubrication, flow. 50 facts you should that when the external labia have a and increase collagen formation are now As females we pay more attention to what decreased blood supply and collagen, being used to do the same—aesthetically we see in the mirror. As for the rest of it all, out know. sagging of the skin can occur—just like enhance the appearance of the vulva of sight out of mind. As the old cliché “your hair- Now gird your loins, the next paragraph the rest of your body! Women typically and improve the integrity of the mucosal dresser only knows for sure”…you can bet only is not for the weak or light hearted. The feel uncomfortable during intercourse and lining of the vagina, therefore enhancing your gynecologist knows for sure! most common symptoms of your “vagina sometimes in their clothing because of lubrication and sexual satisfaction! A While many may complain about the writing, on age” that women complain about the skin laxity. Discoloration can occur— breakthrough for the complicated puzzle the poor decisions, and the implausibility of are dryness and painful intercourse the vulva become darker and the vagina of female sexuality! We are literally it all, make no mistake the success of E.L. that increases over time. The physical becomes more smooth and pale. I know “bringing sex back” to women and James and her “Fifty Shades of Grey” trilogy symptoms of hot flashes and night sweats you are thinking “Please stop! This is too their relationships and enhancing the was because she tapped into a subject that that accompany decreasing hormone much information!” Now you know where second act of their lives and improving women still seem only able to whisper about: levels during menopause typically the saying “I have a depressed vagina” relationships! Baby we have come a our sexuality. Oh, come on! Everyone who owns decrease, however, the dryness and was first heard— the show “Sex in the City” long way…finally! RYM a vibrator raise your hand! Guess what, we don’t ® 6 RADIANT YOU Volume 1 Issue 1 7 Is ThermiVa® Right for You? Excessive stretching of the vaginal muscles is a common occurrence after vaginal birth or due to aging. Damage can diminish sensation during sexual activity, reduce satisfaction and change the relationship between partners. ThermiVa treatments use radiofrequency energy to gently heat tissue to reclaim, restore and revive feminine wellness, without discomfort or downtime. What ThermiVa physicians have to say...

What ThermiVa patients have to say... “ThermiVa is a grand slam home run. I have treated 8 patients and all that have come in for their second treatment are very pleased. Three “I have now finished all three of the ThermiVa have cleared their stress incontinence after one treatment. Four have treatments and am still in awe of the results had their first treatment and I have not yet seen them back for “The ThermiVa I have gotten. I can’t believe all this has their followup. The procedure is very simple and there“ have patient is unique. “I notice I am more aroused and more wet happened to me without the need for surgery been zero complaints. I set it for 45 degrees and treat She is seeking and don’t need lubrication anymore…. external for 12 minutes ( 4 min each for left, right and with treatments that were comfortable, discretion in treating now I feel healthier and sexier. I know the “ and superior ) and internal for 12 minutes ( 6 min felt actually good, and were totally relaxing. a very personal radiofrequency has helped both the inside posterior and 6 min anterior ). I doubt that concern. Many are and outside of my vagina.” And having absolutely no downtime the laser people can match the ease, was great. I could have sex looking for improvement —Patient AL2* lack of complications, low cost of the in aesthetic“ appearance, the same day as the “ I did not tell my husband that I was equipment and complete patient some desire increased getting it done. But he noticed that I treatment, and had satisfaction that I see.” sensation and lubrication, was initiating intimacy more often. no blisters, burns, or – Don Clemons, MD, but, all desire a better sexual He finally just flat out asked what complications.” Renovus Medical Spa, experience over all. What we was going on. He is not so grumpy now. ” — Patient AL7* Johnson City, TN have experienced as physicians —Patient DI12*** administering ThermiVa therapy for our patients is immediate results and gratification. The tissue literally changes before our eyes. When patients return for their next session and note a remarkable difference in their look, feel and pleasure it makes the thirty minute long, one on one session absolutely worth it. It’s an

“I was getting worse and worse and me feel comfortable in a subject that sex. I have already referred one of my exciting sense of accomplishment, similar to what more insecure and upset when I seems to be not talked about often best friends to this amazing treatment is felt immediately post op. Our ThermiVa patients laughed, coughed, ran, bent down, and made me feel relaxed. Being a pioneer and after her 1st treatment she is have quoted delight from their partners as well; some of

many times with no rhyme or reason of the technique and a student of the having the same results as me! Now which are oblivious to the fact that they are even having urinating. I started making fun of myself founder of ThermiVA was also a big plus I’m telling all of my sisterhood who I the treatments. One patient commented that her partner with my close girlfriends! After 3 years for me. know experience these same issues.... told her “I don’t know what you’re doing, but keep on doing it”! of it getting worse I looked into getting a I had my first treatment and to There is help for us ladies and we are Another’s husband said she hasn’t“ felt that good since before she bladder lift and started the process until my surprise I experienced immediate not alone!!! Dr. Ong and her staff are had children. We can tell a remarkable difference in the tightness my doctor told me about ThermiVA. positive results! I give it a few more AMAZING!!!! of the probe from one session to the next, and yes we actually do The testimonials were all positive days, then a week and a month passed remember the severity of laxity encountered at the initial visit because so I thought why not me? First and by and I did not lose even 1 drop of DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO the change is that dramatic. So far as physicians, Drs. Miklos, Moore and I foremost I had my consultation with urine! My vaginal walls have tightened IMPROVE YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE!!! ” are very pleased with the ThermiVa results we have seen in our patients. We Dr. Ong, her ease and comfort making and I do have more sensitivity during —Patient ON21** have turned skeptical optimists into believers and lifelong Thermi clients. We

have not yet tried the entire Thermi line but with these results we will not be able to keep the patients at bay.” – Soyini M. Hawkins, MD MPH,

Office of Drs. Miklos and Moore, Atlanta, GA and Beverly Hills, CA “I wanted to share with you some additional and very exciting news since you completed my first “Such a comfortable ThermiVa treatment. My urine incontinence has “If I would not have done the cases myself interested in G-spot changes states that and pleasing treatment “ stopped completely. I have regained the ability and took pictures I would not believe the this has been a game changer for her. So to start and stop my urine flow which I have not with absolutely results. There truly is a visible difference. in summary. I was looking for treatments been able to do for years.” “ I came in for one no complications. Everyone was “tighter” but they were that did not require surgery and long —Patient AL3* also not leaking urine or passing air from recuperation times. ThermiVA has provided concern but was Immediately I felt my their vaginas. The external opening was a no downtime procedure that works. My pleasantly surprised labia and vulva to be physically tighter and no longer gaping patients were looking for non-invasive that I had an tighter, a lot less saggy, “open. One patient said “the barn door is treatments and are thrilled with the results. closed now”. Every patient has been very Who could ask for more. I am a ThermVa improvement in other and a definite ‘WOW!’ in happy with their results and they also believah. Loving it.” state that not only do they feel like things *Courtesy of Patients of Dr. Red Alinsod areas. ” the way it looked.” —Patient AL1* are tighter but they feel that intercourse – Elizebeth Harmon, MD, ** Courtesy of Patients of Dr. Cheri Ong —Patient DI19*** is much more pleasurable and orgasms Salem Women’s Center, *** Courtesy of Patients of Dr. Edward Dickerson are better. One pt who was particularly Salem, OR

® 8 RADIANT YOU Volume 1 Issue 1 9 Is ThermiVa® Right for You? Excessive stretching of the vaginal muscles is a common occurrence after vaginal birth or due to aging. Damage can diminish sensation during sexual activity, reduce satisfaction and change the relationship between partners. ThermiVa treatments use radiofrequency energy to gently heat tissue to reclaim, restore and revive feminine wellness, without discomfort or downtime. What ThermiVa physicians have to say...

What ThermiVa patients have to say... “ThermiVa is a grand slam home run. I have treated 8 patients and all that have come in for their second treatment are very pleased. Three “I have now finished all three of the ThermiVa have cleared their stress incontinence after one treatment. Four have treatments and am still in awe of the results had their first treatment and I have not yet seen them back for “The ThermiVa I have gotten. I can’t believe all this has their followup. The procedure is very simple and there“ have patient is unique. “I notice I am more aroused and more wet happened to me without the need for surgery been zero complaints. I set it for 45 degrees and treat She is seeking and don’t need lubrication anymore…. external for 12 minutes ( 4 min each for left, right and with treatments that were comfortable, discretion in treating now I feel healthier and sexier. I know the “ and superior ) and internal for 12 minutes ( 6 min felt actually good, and were totally relaxing. a very personal radiofrequency has helped both the inside posterior and 6 min anterior ). I doubt that concern. Many are and outside of my vagina.” And having absolutely no downtime the laser people can match the ease, was great. I could have sex looking for improvement —Patient AL2* lack of complications, low cost of the in aesthetic“ appearance, the same day as the “ I did not tell my husband that I was equipment and complete patient some desire increased getting it done. But he noticed that I treatment, and had satisfaction that I see.” sensation and lubrication, was initiating intimacy more often. no blisters, burns, or – Don Clemons, MD, but, all desire a better sexual He finally just flat out asked what complications.” Renovus Medical Spa, experience over all. What we was going on. He is not so grumpy now. ” — Patient AL7* Johnson City, TN have experienced as physicians —Patient DI12*** administering ThermiVa therapy for our patients is immediate results and gratification. The tissue literally changes before our eyes. When patients return for their next session and note a remarkable difference in their look, feel and pleasure it makes the thirty minute long, one on one session absolutely worth it. It’s an

“I was getting worse and worse and me feel comfortable in a subject that sex. I have already referred one of my exciting sense of accomplishment, similar to what more insecure and upset when I seems to be not talked about often best friends to this amazing treatment is felt immediately post op. Our ThermiVa patients laughed, coughed, ran, bent down, and made me feel relaxed. Being a pioneer and after her 1st treatment she is have quoted delight from their partners as well; some of many times with no rhyme or reason of the technique and a student of the having the same results as me! Now which are oblivious to the fact that they are even having urinating. I started making fun of myself founder of ThermiVA was also a big plus I’m telling all of my sisterhood who I the treatments. One patient commented that her partner with my close girlfriends! After 3 years for me. know experience these same issues.... told her “I don’t know what you’re doing, but keep on doing it”! of it getting worse I looked into getting a I had my first treatment and to There is help for us ladies and we are Another’s husband said she hasn’t“ felt that good since before she bladder lift and started the process until my surprise I experienced immediate not alone!!! Dr. Ong and her staff are had children. We can tell a remarkable difference in the tightness my doctor told me about ThermiVA. positive results! I give it a few more AMAZING!!!! of the probe from one session to the next, and yes we actually do The testimonials were all positive days, then a week and a month passed remember the severity of laxity encountered at the initial visit because so I thought why not me? First and by and I did not lose even 1 drop of DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO the change is that dramatic. So far as physicians, Drs. Miklos, Moore and I foremost I had my consultation with urine! My vaginal walls have tightened IMPROVE YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE!!! ” are very pleased with the ThermiVa results we have seen in our patients. We Dr. Ong, her ease and comfort making and I do have more sensitivity during —Patient ON21** have turned skeptical optimists into believers and lifelong Thermi clients. We

have not yet tried the entire Thermi line but with these results we will not be able to keep the patients at bay.” – Soyini M. Hawkins, MD MPH,

Office of Drs. Miklos and Moore, Atlanta, GA and Beverly Hills, CA “I wanted to share with you some additional and very exciting news since you completed my first “Such a comfortable ThermiVa treatment. My urine incontinence has “If I would not have done the cases myself interested in G-spot changes states that and pleasing treatment “ stopped completely. I have regained the ability and took pictures I would not believe the this has been a game changer for her. So to start and stop my urine flow which I have not with absolutely results. There truly is a visible difference. in summary. I was looking for treatments been able to do for years.” “ I came in for one no complications. Everyone was “tighter” but they were that did not require surgery and long —Patient AL3* also not leaking urine or passing air from recuperation times. ThermiVA has provided concern but was Immediately I felt my their vaginas. The external opening was a no downtime procedure that works. My pleasantly surprised labia and vulva to be physically tighter and no longer gaping patients were looking for non-invasive that I had an tighter, a lot less saggy, “open. One patient said “the barn door is treatments and are thrilled with the results. closed now”. Every patient has been very Who could ask for more. I am a ThermVa improvement in other and a definite ‘WOW!’ in happy with their results and they also believah. Loving it.” state that not only do they feel like things *Courtesy of Patients of Dr. Red Alinsod areas. ” the way it looked.” —Patient AL1* are tighter but they feel that intercourse – Elizebeth Harmon, MD, ** Courtesy of Patients of Dr. Cheri Ong —Patient DI19*** is much more pleasurable and orgasms Salem Women’s Center, *** Courtesy of Patients of Dr. Edward Dickerson are better. One pt who was particularly Salem, OR

® 8 RADIANT YOU Volume 1 Issue 1 9 to address numerous gynecological urinary urgency. I am so impressed issues, thereby having a massive with the clinical before and after impact on women’s lives.” photos. ThermiVa tightens the skin Childbirth and the natural aging externally due to increased collagen process cause changes which production. Collagen is what we lose Spotlight on may affect feminine wellness. as we age; we lose it everywhere, A particularly strenuous vaginal not just in our faces. This is a great childbirth, or multiple births, can way to address the loss of collagen cause stretching of the vagina. in the vaginal area. Individual Dr. Jennifer Ashton The effects of menopause can results vary, but not having to use also cause physical and functional medications and lubes improves In the Footsteps of Hygeia, changes, such as excessive quality of life. This is a really dryness. Both conditions can rob significant option for women.” Greek Goddess of Health women (and their partners) of their “I think ThermiVa will be an Hygeia is the Greek goddess of mistaken, this girl-next-door has an sense of well-being and happiness. important—off label option—for health, healing and cleanliness; a fitting unparalleled medical background. ThermiVa is a state-of-the- women who are breast cancer role model for Dr. Jennifer Ashton, a For the last decade, Dr. Ashton has art, temperature controlled survivors. We’ve gotten so good women’s health advocate, a mother, a been covering the field of medicine for radiofrequency treatment which at treating breast cancer that national media celebrity, an author, and the national media. In 2015, Dr. Ashton helps women reclaim, restore and it’s now considered just another a full time, practicing, Board Certified was named Chief Women’s Health revive their well-being. It is an ideal chronic disease. ThermiVa will Gynecologist with a Master’s degree Correspondent for ABC News, where she treatment modality for many of improve a survivor’s quality of life. in Human Nutrition. Dr. Ashton is a has been Senior Medical Contributor the intimate problems plaguing Breast cancer patients often suffer down-to-earth, no-nonsense doctor with since 2012, and appears several times premenopausal and menopausal from vaginal dryness and painful a friendly approachable demeanor; a a week on the nation’s number one women. This treatment produces intercourse. This will be excellent for modern Greek goddess disguised as rated morning news broadcast, Good results which are immediately them. Many are concerned about an American sweetheart. Do not be Morning America. She is the first ever apparent, with little risk, no using vaginal estrogen; ThermiVa pain, and no recovery downtime. has the potential for helping those The ThermiVa treatment is non- women as it’s a non-hormonal surgical and is performed in office option. ThermiVa will improve a Chief Women’s Health Contributor to College of Physicians and Surgeons, the things I talk to my patients about eliminating the need to go to a breast cancer survivor’s quality the nationally-syndicated, Emmy Award where she served as Class President for is their total wellness – this includes surgery center or hospital. While of life.” winning, Dr Oz Show. From 2013 to four consecutive years. She specialized beauty, inside and out. We’re in a day and significant benefits are experienced “I get tremendous joy from 2016, she was co-host of the nationally- in gynecology because it encompasses age where what you do for your vagina after a single treatment, a series of taking care of my patients. I can’t syndicated, daytime medical show, all facets of medicine. Dr. Ashton opened is as important as what you do for your three treatments over the course imagine not seeing patients. I The Doctors. One of the few practicing her private practice, Hygeia Gynecology face. Both affect your quality of life and of three months is recommended worked too hard to become a doctor physicians with a national media in 2008. Like a temple befitting a your self-confidence. ThermiVa® is an to achieve optimum results. There and I enjoy it so very much. I pride platform, Dr. Ashton’s dual roles in clinical Greek goddess, the office is beautifully option women should take advantage of. is no longer any reason to suffer in myself on offering the most current, medicine and medical media keep her on appointed yet comfortable. Upon entering Women, you are worth it!” silence when help is available. state-of-the-art advances to women, the cutting edge of medical and health a spa-like examination room you are “I was introduced to ThermiVa Dr. Ashton elaborates, “I look both locally and from all over the news and advances. surrounded by both state-of-the-art because of my work on the National forward to the day when all of world, who come to my practice. For “I’m so grateful,” explains Dr. Ashton. technology and luxurious materials. Media Platform. We covered ThermiVa ThermiVa’s benefits can be formally that reason, I’m thrilled to be able to “I see my dual career in medical media Instead of a stiff paper gown, you are on national TV. I researched it in depth and officially acknowledged in more bring this solution in to my practice.” and private practice as one in the same; handed a plush robe of organic cotton, and went to Dr. Red Alinsod’s center for peer review literature. It’s a very low as helping each other. On television, I’m similar to those you’d find in a five-star training. Dr. Alinsod was integral in the risk, potentially high benefit option reviewing medical news which affects hotel. “We wrap our patients in comfort,” development of the ThermiVa solution. for many women.” Dr. Jennifer Ashton’s Hygeia women’s health. It adds considerably to explains Dr. Ashton, “because we believe I was familiar with radiofrequency “We’ve had ThermiVa for two Gynecology is located at 1 Engle the care I can deliver to the real medical every woman deserves VIP treatment.” technology from its use in aesthetics, but months and I’ve done numerous Street in Englewood, NJ 07631. patients in my practice.” “I think as a woman, a gynecologist, when he presented the data and I saw treatments. I’ve seen my patients Telephone: 201-399-2812. The daughter of a doctor and a and a women’s specialist, women’s the treatment performed, I was blown experience significant improvement For additional information, nurse, she decided to become a doctor health issues take a back seat in this away. I think what excites me about this in vaginal moisture, significant please visit her website at: at a young age. Dr. Ashton received her country. Women tend to put themselves technology, is it offers a non-surgical, increase in orgasmic intensity, and jenniferashtonmd.com. medical degree from Columbia University, last, taking care of others first. One of non-hormonal option which has potential some patients have noted less

® 10 RADIANT YOU Volume 1 Issue 1 11 to address numerous gynecological urinary urgency. I am so impressed issues, thereby having a massive with the clinical before and after impact on women’s lives.” photos. ThermiVa tightens the skin Childbirth and the natural aging externally due to increased collagen process cause changes which production. Collagen is what we lose Spotlight on may affect feminine wellness. as we age; we lose it everywhere, A particularly strenuous vaginal not just in our faces. This is a great childbirth, or multiple births, can way to address the loss of collagen cause stretching of the vagina. in the vaginal area. Individual Dr. Jennifer Ashton The effects of menopause can results vary, but not having to use also cause physical and functional medications and lubes improves In the Footsteps of Hygeia, changes, such as excessive quality of life. This is a really dryness. Both conditions can rob significant option for women.” Greek Goddess of Health women (and their partners) of their “I think ThermiVa will be an Hygeia is the Greek goddess of mistaken, this girl-next-door has an sense of well-being and happiness. important—off label option—for health, healing and cleanliness; a fitting unparalleled medical background. ThermiVa is a state-of-the- women who are breast cancer role model for Dr. Jennifer Ashton, a For the last decade, Dr. Ashton has art, temperature controlled survivors. We’ve gotten so good women’s health advocate, a mother, a been covering the field of medicine for radiofrequency treatment which at treating breast cancer that national media celebrity, an author, and the national media. In 2015, Dr. Ashton helps women reclaim, restore and it’s now considered just another a full time, practicing, Board Certified was named Chief Women’s Health revive their well-being. It is an ideal chronic disease. ThermiVa will Gynecologist with a Master’s degree Correspondent for ABC News, where she treatment modality for many of improve a survivor’s quality of life. in Human Nutrition. Dr. Ashton is a has been Senior Medical Contributor the intimate problems plaguing Breast cancer patients often suffer down-to-earth, no-nonsense doctor with since 2012, and appears several times premenopausal and menopausal from vaginal dryness and painful a friendly approachable demeanor; a a week on the nation’s number one women. This treatment produces intercourse. This will be excellent for modern Greek goddess disguised as rated morning news broadcast, Good results which are immediately them. Many are concerned about an American sweetheart. Do not be Morning America. She is the first ever apparent, with little risk, no using vaginal estrogen; ThermiVa pain, and no recovery downtime. has the potential for helping those The ThermiVa treatment is non- women as it’s a non-hormonal surgical and is performed in office option. ThermiVa will improve a Chief Women’s Health Contributor to College of Physicians and Surgeons, the things I talk to my patients about eliminating the need to go to a breast cancer survivor’s quality the nationally-syndicated, Emmy Award where she served as Class President for is their total wellness – this includes surgery center or hospital. While of life.” winning, Dr Oz Show. From 2013 to four consecutive years. She specialized beauty, inside and out. We’re in a day and significant benefits are experienced “I get tremendous joy from 2016, she was co-host of the nationally- in gynecology because it encompasses age where what you do for your vagina after a single treatment, a series of taking care of my patients. I can’t syndicated, daytime medical show, all facets of medicine. Dr. Ashton opened is as important as what you do for your three treatments over the course imagine not seeing patients. I The Doctors. One of the few practicing her private practice, Hygeia Gynecology face. Both affect your quality of life and of three months is recommended worked too hard to become a doctor physicians with a national media in 2008. Like a temple befitting a your self-confidence. ThermiVa® is an to achieve optimum results. There and I enjoy it so very much. I pride platform, Dr. Ashton’s dual roles in clinical Greek goddess, the office is beautifully option women should take advantage of. is no longer any reason to suffer in myself on offering the most current, medicine and medical media keep her on appointed yet comfortable. Upon entering Women, you are worth it!” silence when help is available. state-of-the-art advances to women, the cutting edge of medical and health a spa-like examination room you are “I was introduced to ThermiVa Dr. Ashton elaborates, “I look both locally and from all over the news and advances. surrounded by both state-of-the-art because of my work on the National forward to the day when all of world, who come to my practice. For “I’m so grateful,” explains Dr. Ashton. technology and luxurious materials. Media Platform. We covered ThermiVa ThermiVa’s benefits can be formally that reason, I’m thrilled to be able to “I see my dual career in medical media Instead of a stiff paper gown, you are on national TV. I researched it in depth and officially acknowledged in more bring this solution in to my practice.” and private practice as one in the same; handed a plush robe of organic cotton, and went to Dr. Red Alinsod’s center for peer review literature. It’s a very low as helping each other. On television, I’m similar to those you’d find in a five-star training. Dr. Alinsod was integral in the risk, potentially high benefit option reviewing medical news which affects hotel. “We wrap our patients in comfort,” development of the ThermiVa solution. for many women.” Dr. Jennifer Ashton’s Hygeia women’s health. It adds considerably to explains Dr. Ashton, “because we believe I was familiar with radiofrequency “We’ve had ThermiVa for two Gynecology is located at 1 Engle the care I can deliver to the real medical every woman deserves VIP treatment.” technology from its use in aesthetics, but months and I’ve done numerous Street in Englewood, NJ 07631. patients in my practice.” “I think as a woman, a gynecologist, when he presented the data and I saw treatments. I’ve seen my patients Telephone: 201-399-2812. The daughter of a doctor and a and a women’s specialist, women’s the treatment performed, I was blown experience significant improvement For additional information, nurse, she decided to become a doctor health issues take a back seat in this away. I think what excites me about this in vaginal moisture, significant please visit her website at: at a young age. Dr. Ashton received her country. Women tend to put themselves technology, is it offers a non-surgical, increase in orgasmic intensity, and jenniferashtonmd.com. medical degree from Columbia University, last, taking care of others first. One of non-hormonal option which has potential some patients have noted less

® 10 RADIANT YOU Volume 1 Issue 1 11 RYM health The Surprising Effects of Poor Digestion, levels and a 25% decrease in cortisol of your work station and where your Constipation and Disease levels—but people who slouched had computer monitor is located. Keep your When you sit (for long periods of time) a 10% decrease in testosterone and a shoulders back and try to relax. Sit with with poor posture your intestines can 15% increase in cortisol. That translates your knees slightly lower than your hips. POOR POSTURE Keep your feet flat on the floor. Don’t literally fold over each other, which can into low self-confidence and high stress. (It’s More Than You Think) cause poor digestion, constipation, And sitting slouched over can compound try to keep your back ramrod straight, even cancer. A recent Australian study the problem. More cortisol also and don’t work without support for your found that after the age of 25, every translates to more belly fat too! arms. Try not to tuck your feet under single hour of television—i.e., slouching So, a person’s posture not only the chair or cross your legs above the says a lot about how they feel at that knees. When standing, keep your id your mother ever tell you to instead of fixing the problem we tend to on the couch—reduced the viewer’s life moment, but it can even affect their shoulders back and aligned. Use sit up straight at the dinner adopt a worse posture as we attempt expectancy by 21.8 minutes. Plus, when confidence levels according to one Ohio your stomach muscles to keep your table? Most all mothers did to manipulate the body into resolving English researchers cross-referenced State study. For instance, someone body straight. In fact, try contracting and most all mothers still do the pain. This works for a short period, sitting time with health outcomes in a that walks or stands with his or her your abdominal muscles throughout D(dads too!). But have you ever really given but then the greater slump in posture different study, they found that those back straight and head held high tends the day to take the stress off of your thought to the importance of having causes more problems and more pain. people who sat the most more than to have greater confidence and higher spine. You should slightly bend your good posture? In reality, posture is one It’s a vicious cycle that only exercise and doubled their risk of developing diabetes levels of happiness, whereas someone knees to ease pressure on the hips, of those things you may not think about coaching can get us out of. Sometimes, if and had a 147% increase in their risk who walks with his or her head down and use quality shoes that offer good until you start having problems. Indeed, there’s too much pain, a chiropractor may for cardiovascular disease, even if they and shoulders hunched often reports support (not running shoes unless you it is often too late when many realize that be needed. exercised. low self-confidence or depression. are running). When walking, keep your their posture has contributed to their Slouching over also reduces lung Incidentally, it also makes you look older, chin parallel to the ground and hit the health issues. Posture is far more than Strength Loss and Arthritis capacity and generally causes people tired and depressed, too. ground with your heel first, then roll just looking confident. Sitting or standing Strength loss is a big part of the posture to breathe shallower. Shallow chest Posture definitely matters to your onto the toe. Keep your stomach and in the right position makes sure our picture. As we age we get weaker and breathing crowds the lungs, which then physical and emotional health, and fixing buttocks in line with the rest of the bodies function properly. that causes the muscles to have difficulty forces us to breathe faster to ensure it is possible with just a few lifestyle body. Don’t look down at your feet or in keeping good posture. So, instead adequate oxygen flow, and that taxes changes. Those changes should include arch your back. When running, keep Back and Neck Pain of strengthening ourselves we allow the heart, which is forced to speed up strength training with a trainer or a your head up and looking forward. One of the most notable reasons you our body to maintain whatever position to provide enough blood for oxygen kinesiologist with a keen eye for posture. Keep your arms loose and elbows at a should strive to have good posture is we can by locking out the joints and transport. The result is a vicious cycle, Don’t let your posture contribute to 90 degree angle. Lean forward slightly, that your spinal column, which houses sitting our frame on top of those locked where stress prompts shallow breathing, your health problems or back pain. Be and hit the ground with the midpoint your central nervous system, also out joints. Only that leads to increased which in turn creates more stress and proactive. of your foot and roll it forward to the allows the smaller peripheral nerves weakness, more wear and tear and more rapid shallow breathing. toe. For running wear a good pair to stem from small openings between eventually arthritis too! There’s that Slumping can also increase Test and Improve Your of running shoes. Don’t hunch your the vertebrae called foramens. These vicious circle again. vertebral misalignment. Depending on Posture shoulders, bend at the waist, or lift foramens create a sort of tunnel which the area of the misalignment, you could Here’s a quick test to check your your knees too high. allow for the nerves to come out from the Low Energy and also experience problems with your posture. Stand with the back of your Strength training is essential to spinal column. This tunnel (or foramen) Depression reproductive system, and pretty much every other system in your body. On top head against a wall, place your heels reestablishing good posture, but is created by two vertebrae and a disc. Depression may be one of the side effects of that, you’ll also likely experience pain about 6 inches from the wall. Your butt beware. If you lift with poor posture you If the disc narrows or the vertebrae of poor posture! In a recent study from in your back, neck, or shoulder areas if and shoulder blades should touch the get a stronger poor posture! At health becomes misaligned, then that nerve can San Francisco State University, students you don’t regularly practice good posture wall. There should be less than 2 inches clubs, they are always looking to improve become pinched (called impinged) and were told to either walk down a hall in a techniques. between your neck or small of the back posture and position, even though many then you are likely to experience tingling slouched position or to skip. The slouchers and the wall. A larger gap indicates moves require full body motion. If you or numbness down the arm or leg from reported increased feelings of depression Low Self Confidence, posture that requires improving and a think your posture is bad, simply take which that nerve comes. If you hunch and lower energy than skippers. Of course curving spine. a look at yourself in the mirror. Do your over due to poor posture, you simply if you skipped down a hallway it would be Stress and Abdominal Fat Here’s a few tips to consider to shoulders slump forwards? Is one side speed up the decline in disc health and hard to be sad. The point is that posture A study from Harvard showed that when improve your posture. When sitting, you of your hip higher than the other? Take its consequent problems. This is not an does reflect how you feel and how old you people who adopted powerful postures should keep your head straight and not the warning! Test and improve your isolated incidence either. We start with look. Ever notice that older people with (open shoulders and straighter backs) tilted up or down. Be especially wary posture today for a better tomorrow! RYM poor posture, get back or neck pain so good posture look younger? had a 20% increase in testosterone

® 12 RADIANT YOU Volume 1 Issue 1 13 RYM health The Surprising Effects of Poor Digestion, levels and a 25% decrease in cortisol of your work station and where your Constipation and Disease levels—but people who slouched had computer monitor is located. Keep your When you sit (for long periods of time) a 10% decrease in testosterone and a shoulders back and try to relax. Sit with with poor posture your intestines can 15% increase in cortisol. That translates your knees slightly lower than your hips. POOR POSTURE Keep your feet flat on the floor. Don’t literally fold over each other, which can into low self-confidence and high stress. (It’s More Than You Think) cause poor digestion, constipation, And sitting slouched over can compound try to keep your back ramrod straight, even cancer. A recent Australian study the problem. More cortisol also and don’t work without support for your found that after the age of 25, every translates to more belly fat too! arms. Try not to tuck your feet under single hour of television—i.e., slouching So, a person’s posture not only the chair or cross your legs above the says a lot about how they feel at that knees. When standing, keep your id your mother ever tell you to instead of fixing the problem we tend to on the couch—reduced the viewer’s life moment, but it can even affect their shoulders back and aligned. Use sit up straight at the dinner adopt a worse posture as we attempt expectancy by 21.8 minutes. Plus, when confidence levels according to one Ohio your stomach muscles to keep your table? Most all mothers did to manipulate the body into resolving English researchers cross-referenced State study. For instance, someone body straight. In fact, try contracting and most all mothers still do the pain. This works for a short period, sitting time with health outcomes in a that walks or stands with his or her your abdominal muscles throughout D(dads too!). But have you ever really given but then the greater slump in posture different study, they found that those back straight and head held high tends the day to take the stress off of your thought to the importance of having causes more problems and more pain. people who sat the most more than to have greater confidence and higher spine. You should slightly bend your good posture? In reality, posture is one It’s a vicious cycle that only exercise and doubled their risk of developing diabetes levels of happiness, whereas someone knees to ease pressure on the hips, of those things you may not think about coaching can get us out of. Sometimes, if and had a 147% increase in their risk who walks with his or her head down and use quality shoes that offer good until you start having problems. Indeed, there’s too much pain, a chiropractor may for cardiovascular disease, even if they and shoulders hunched often reports support (not running shoes unless you it is often too late when many realize that be needed. exercised. low self-confidence or depression. are running). When walking, keep your their posture has contributed to their Slouching over also reduces lung Incidentally, it also makes you look older, chin parallel to the ground and hit the health issues. Posture is far more than Strength Loss and Arthritis capacity and generally causes people tired and depressed, too. ground with your heel first, then roll just looking confident. Sitting or standing Strength loss is a big part of the posture to breathe shallower. Shallow chest Posture definitely matters to your onto the toe. Keep your stomach and in the right position makes sure our picture. As we age we get weaker and breathing crowds the lungs, which then physical and emotional health, and fixing buttocks in line with the rest of the bodies function properly. that causes the muscles to have difficulty forces us to breathe faster to ensure it is possible with just a few lifestyle body. Don’t look down at your feet or in keeping good posture. So, instead adequate oxygen flow, and that taxes changes. Those changes should include arch your back. When running, keep Back and Neck Pain of strengthening ourselves we allow the heart, which is forced to speed up strength training with a trainer or a your head up and looking forward. One of the most notable reasons you our body to maintain whatever position to provide enough blood for oxygen kinesiologist with a keen eye for posture. Keep your arms loose and elbows at a should strive to have good posture is we can by locking out the joints and transport. The result is a vicious cycle, Don’t let your posture contribute to 90 degree angle. Lean forward slightly, that your spinal column, which houses sitting our frame on top of those locked where stress prompts shallow breathing, your health problems or back pain. Be and hit the ground with the midpoint your central nervous system, also out joints. Only that leads to increased which in turn creates more stress and proactive. of your foot and roll it forward to the allows the smaller peripheral nerves weakness, more wear and tear and more rapid shallow breathing. toe. For running wear a good pair to stem from small openings between eventually arthritis too! There’s that Slumping can also increase Test and Improve Your of running shoes. Don’t hunch your the vertebrae called foramens. These vicious circle again. vertebral misalignment. Depending on Posture shoulders, bend at the waist, or lift foramens create a sort of tunnel which the area of the misalignment, you could Here’s a quick test to check your your knees too high. allow for the nerves to come out from the Low Energy and also experience problems with your posture. Stand with the back of your Strength training is essential to spinal column. This tunnel (or foramen) Depression reproductive system, and pretty much every other system in your body. On top head against a wall, place your heels reestablishing good posture, but is created by two vertebrae and a disc. Depression may be one of the side effects of that, you’ll also likely experience pain about 6 inches from the wall. Your butt beware. If you lift with poor posture you If the disc narrows or the vertebrae of poor posture! In a recent study from in your back, neck, or shoulder areas if and shoulder blades should touch the get a stronger poor posture! At health becomes misaligned, then that nerve can San Francisco State University, students you don’t regularly practice good posture wall. There should be less than 2 inches clubs, they are always looking to improve become pinched (called impinged) and were told to either walk down a hall in a techniques. between your neck or small of the back posture and position, even though many then you are likely to experience tingling slouched position or to skip. The slouchers and the wall. A larger gap indicates moves require full body motion. If you or numbness down the arm or leg from reported increased feelings of depression Low Self Confidence, posture that requires improving and a think your posture is bad, simply take which that nerve comes. If you hunch and lower energy than skippers. Of course curving spine. a look at yourself in the mirror. Do your over due to poor posture, you simply if you skipped down a hallway it would be Stress and Abdominal Fat Here’s a few tips to consider to shoulders slump forwards? Is one side speed up the decline in disc health and hard to be sad. The point is that posture A study from Harvard showed that when improve your posture. When sitting, you of your hip higher than the other? Take its consequent problems. This is not an does reflect how you feel and how old you people who adopted powerful postures should keep your head straight and not the warning! Test and improve your isolated incidence either. We start with look. Ever notice that older people with (open shoulders and straighter backs) tilted up or down. Be especially wary posture today for a better tomorrow! RYM poor posture, get back or neck pain so good posture look younger? had a 20% increase in testosterone

® 12 RADIANT YOU Volume 1 Issue 1 13 with each style while chanting verses • Intense physical activity, including RYM health from the Rig Veda, Yoga Sutras, head stands, toe touches and side Shankaracharya and the Bhagavad Gita. bends, may be the way to go. • Therapeutic practices can found in • Yoga using equipment, such as yoga that is designed for restoration, cushions, blankets, straps and healing, and transformation. blocks, offers a slower pace and detailed • Scriptural Study involves the united attention for those who are less agile, force of the breath, mind, body, emotions injured or ill. Many Invigorationsof and spirit to bring out a route for truth The and wisdom. This technique is designed to leverage intellectual decision making Selecting a Yoga skills and provide depth of knowledge Instructor about inner spiritual experiences. There are thousands of trained, certified • Self Inquiry and Self Realization and experienced yoga instructors. There focuses on the spirit of your mind are equally as many yoga studios and a by unconsciously tapping in to your plethora of yoga styles. This abundance Make inquiries with friends, health inner comparisons and contrasts of of options can make choosing a yoga clubs and yoga centers. You can information from past thoughts and instructor feel daunting and somewhat 1 go online to learn more about the YOGA experiences for clear thinking. impossible. Still, there are ways to yoga teachers in your area by typing • Health is a focus in all yoga styles and search for and find a yoga instructor who “yoga your city state” into your Internet each type of yoga provides advantages is just right for you. browser. In this inquiry, screen the for specific medical conditions. For credentials of different yoga instructors example, the British Medical Journal by checking to see if they are certified reported that following three months of or registered. Then, identify the number Sava Sana, yoga participants in a study of hours of training that they have It’s lively. It’s purifying. experienced an average of a 26-point completed and years of experience in the drop in systolic blood pressure (the top field. Also, identify the type of training It’s mental empowerment. number) and a 15-point drop in diastolic that the yoga instructor has completed. blood pressure (the bottom number). In some cases, yoga instructors receive Yoga has also know been known to It’s energizing. advanced training, such as in holistic assist with poor circulation, diabetes, therapies, personal training, or Pilates. mental health, gastrointestinal It’s spiritual. It’s mystical. Finally, explore the detailed information For example, Pranayama yoga involves with yoga that focuses on controlled conditions, autoimmune diseases, they provide about the style of yoga they breath fitness and breath control to breathing for stress relief and a calm fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, teach. It’s enlightening. It’s physical. build on energy and vitality. Mantra mind. the prevention of osteoporosis and

yoga focuses on controlling your mind • Purification of the mind and body degenerative arthritis, as well as, Select a few different teachers It’s transforming. through the chant of repetitive words. can be achieved with yoga because it is enhanced quality of life for people with and contact them to see if you Ashtanga yoga, also known as power detoxifying, while being sweat-producing HIV and cancer. 2 can receive a free yoga class. Then, yoga, is an intense work out that builds for the prevention of illness. attend a few different types of classes t’s yoga, a healthy lifestyle habit strength and flexibility. Now, let’s take • Injury Prevention is another benefit of with different instructors. Return to that approximately 15 million in the a step back, before you decide on the yoga, while helping you to limber up with The Style each class a few times so you can get U.S. enjoy, according to The Yoga best yoga form, you’ll want to consider Now that you’ve captured a glimpse of I improved flexibility and coordination. a feeling for the instructors’ different your goals. Then, you can contact a few the types of goal you can achieve with Journal. Originating in India centuries • Stamina can be achieved through approaches. ago, there are many branches of yoga facilities to find out if their practitioner yoga that focuses on challenging your the different branches of yoga, it’s time today. According to the American offers the type of yoga that can help body’s abilities. to think about the type of style that you’d like to participate in to achieve Wait to purchase a yoga mat until Council on Exercise, Hatha yoga is the fulfill your goals, including: • Open Energy Channels with yoga your goals. A variety of postures, 3you identify the type of yoga you most popular form in the U.S. which • Exercise with yoga may offer aerobic, postures, visualizations, and meditation synchronized breathing and meditation would like to participate in. Then, ask focuses on concentration, soothing muscular and flexibility training for that awaken your mind and body with poise are common ingredients in your instructor what type of mat they stretching, and strengthening. As goals of a light and strong body energy, create inner awareness, as all styles of yoga. Yet, there are a variety recommend for you to purchase. American Council on Exercise added, with cardiovascular and muscular well as release emotional and spiritual of techniques, including, but not Yoga can open the door to a great researchers discovered that women, strength. Both weight loss and weight blockages. limited to: number of possibilities for enhancement. who practiced hatha yoga 3 days per maintenance goals can be achieved with • Body Alignment and Posture can be Just an hour of your time, three times a week, demonstrated a significant certain types of yoga. • Visualization, such as, enhanced with yoga that provides an imagining drawing energy up week can make a difference. The improvement in flexibility, muscular • Brain Energy is stimulated with yoga improved postural alignment throughout your spine, may be part of the ultimate joy of a calm spirit and strength, endurance and balance. so you can be more focused, experience your entire musculoskeletal system. healthier lifestyle can positively There’s also many other benefits yoga formula you select. short term memory improvement, and • Rhythmic yoga, such as offered by embrace many aspects of your that have been reported about yoga, • Flowing, dancelike, movements improve unhealthy behaviors triggered Sanskrit chanting, corrects breath, life through yoga. RYM particularly considering the many types. offer a gentle type of yoga. Chanting by your brain. resonance, rhythm and tongue position. and rhythm is another type of focus. • Relaxation can be accomplished Unique vibrations can be experienced

® 14 RADIANT YOU Volume 1 Issue 1 15 with each style while chanting verses • Intense physical activity, including RYM health from the Rig Veda, Yoga Sutras, head stands, toe touches and side Shankaracharya and the Bhagavad Gita. bends, may be the way to go. • Therapeutic practices can found in • Yoga using equipment, such as yoga that is designed for restoration, cushions, blankets, straps and healing, and transformation. blocks, offers a slower pace and detailed • Scriptural Study involves the united attention for those who are less agile, force of the breath, mind, body, emotions injured or ill. Many Invigorationsof and spirit to bring out a route for truth The and wisdom. This technique is designed to leverage intellectual decision making Selecting a Yoga skills and provide depth of knowledge Instructor about inner spiritual experiences. There are thousands of trained, certified • Self Inquiry and Self Realization and experienced yoga instructors. There focuses on the spirit of your mind are equally as many yoga studios and a by unconsciously tapping in to your plethora of yoga styles. This abundance Make inquiries with friends, health inner comparisons and contrasts of of options can make choosing a yoga clubs and yoga centers. You can information from past thoughts and instructor feel daunting and somewhat 1 go online to learn more about the YOGA experiences for clear thinking. impossible. Still, there are ways to yoga teachers in your area by typing • Health is a focus in all yoga styles and search for and find a yoga instructor who “yoga your city state” into your Internet each type of yoga provides advantages is just right for you. browser. In this inquiry, screen the for specific medical conditions. For credentials of different yoga instructors example, the British Medical Journal by checking to see if they are certified reported that following three months of or registered. Then, identify the number Sava Sana, yoga participants in a study of hours of training that they have It’s lively. It’s purifying. experienced an average of a 26-point completed and years of experience in the drop in systolic blood pressure (the top field. Also, identify the type of training It’s mental empowerment. number) and a 15-point drop in diastolic that the yoga instructor has completed. blood pressure (the bottom number). In some cases, yoga instructors receive Yoga has also know been known to It’s energizing. advanced training, such as in holistic assist with poor circulation, diabetes, therapies, personal training, or Pilates. mental health, gastrointestinal It’s spiritual. It’s mystical. Finally, explore the detailed information For example, Pranayama yoga involves with yoga that focuses on controlled conditions, autoimmune diseases, they provide about the style of yoga they breath fitness and breath control to breathing for stress relief and a calm fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, teach. It’s enlightening. It’s physical. build on energy and vitality. Mantra mind. the prevention of osteoporosis and yoga focuses on controlling your mind • Purification of the mind and body degenerative arthritis, as well as, Select a few different teachers It’s transforming. through the chant of repetitive words. can be achieved with yoga because it is enhanced quality of life for people with and contact them to see if you Ashtanga yoga, also known as power detoxifying, while being sweat-producing HIV and cancer. 2 can receive a free yoga class. Then, yoga, is an intense work out that builds for the prevention of illness. attend a few different types of classes t’s yoga, a healthy lifestyle habit strength and flexibility. Now, let’s take • Injury Prevention is another benefit of with different instructors. Return to that approximately 15 million in the a step back, before you decide on the yoga, while helping you to limber up with The Style each class a few times so you can get U.S. enjoy, according to The Yoga best yoga form, you’ll want to consider Now that you’ve captured a glimpse of I improved flexibility and coordination. a feeling for the instructors’ different your goals. Then, you can contact a few the types of goal you can achieve with Journal. Originating in India centuries • Stamina can be achieved through approaches. ago, there are many branches of yoga facilities to find out if their practitioner yoga that focuses on challenging your the different branches of yoga, it’s time today. According to the American offers the type of yoga that can help body’s abilities. to think about the type of style that you’d like to participate in to achieve Wait to purchase a yoga mat until Council on Exercise, Hatha yoga is the fulfill your goals, including: • Open Energy Channels with yoga your goals. A variety of postures, 3you identify the type of yoga you most popular form in the U.S. which • Exercise with yoga may offer aerobic, postures, visualizations, and meditation synchronized breathing and meditation would like to participate in. Then, ask focuses on concentration, soothing muscular and flexibility training for that awaken your mind and body with poise are common ingredients in your instructor what type of mat they stretching, and strengthening. As goals of a light and strong body energy, create inner awareness, as all styles of yoga. Yet, there are a variety recommend for you to purchase. American Council on Exercise added, with cardiovascular and muscular well as release emotional and spiritual of techniques, including, but not Yoga can open the door to a great researchers discovered that women, strength. Both weight loss and weight blockages. limited to: number of possibilities for enhancement. who practiced hatha yoga 3 days per maintenance goals can be achieved with • Body Alignment and Posture can be Just an hour of your time, three times a week, demonstrated a significant certain types of yoga. • Visualization, such as, enhanced with yoga that provides an imagining drawing energy up week can make a difference. The improvement in flexibility, muscular • Brain Energy is stimulated with yoga improved postural alignment throughout your spine, may be part of the ultimate joy of a calm spirit and strength, endurance and balance. so you can be more focused, experience your entire musculoskeletal system. healthier lifestyle can positively There’s also many other benefits yoga formula you select. short term memory improvement, and • Rhythmic yoga, such as offered by embrace many aspects of your that have been reported about yoga, • Flowing, dancelike, movements improve unhealthy behaviors triggered Sanskrit chanting, corrects breath, life through yoga. RYM particularly considering the many types. offer a gentle type of yoga. Chanting by your brain. resonance, rhythm and tongue position. and rhythm is another type of focus. • Relaxation can be accomplished Unique vibrations can be experienced

® 14 RADIANT YOU Volume 1 Issue 1 15 RYM health The taste of sweetening pastries to contend with emotions without the GETTING TO THE can be inviting. The aroma of assistance of food. They also learn how to manage through family and social festive fat-filling meals can situations that involve food in a healthy be quite enticing. The flavors way. They may learn how to integrate of delightful appetizers and exercise into their lifestyle as well. after dinner hour treats can be BOTTOM tempting. We may even think, Know Your OF EMOTIONAL EATING “Well, if such food was designed Triggers! for eating, then we should be A good way to get into the nitty gritty of able to indulge”. But, should we emotional eating is to create a diary. In eat anytime we want to? What this diary, you’ll want to document the reasons why you are eating and a bit about portion size? more, including: For Anger or Sadness, try grounding • Your feelings before you ate by focusing on positive thoughts in As we stop to consider all factors, we • Who you ate with the present or listening to a favorite may find we are experiencing a binge • How fast or slow you ate song. Take a walk to center yourself, if of emotional eating. It might be that • Portion size in relation to your necessary. you buy a bag of potato chips with the palm size intent to nibble, but wind up eating the • What you were doing while you ate whole bag. It might be slicing a For Feelings of Being Overwhelmed, • Your feelings after you ate piece of cake, but going for Yoga and Tia Chi are known to relax your • Overall impression of your seconds. At times, it mind and body, along with exercise. experience eating each might be difficult meal to keep track of In fact, you can make out your own what you’re special list of alternatives. With a bit of Once you’ve eating and enthusiasm and a dose of perseverance, identified your why. If so, you can change your emotional pattern of emotional triggers, this is a sign eating. By allowing your intellect to take you can find of emotional over when planning your alternatives, ways to cope eating. But, eventually emotional eating habits can and engage in no need to disappear. Now, it’s time to pick up that alternatives, be alarmed- diary to begin to jot down all the details including: most people you need to assess your situation. Soon be enjoying carefree eating in eat on after, you’ll For Stress and a whole different way! emotional level RYM to some degree. Anxiety, try exercise So, let’s think for a to trigger positive energy minute. through the release of • Today, what did you eat and endorphins that occurs during why did you eat it? and after exercise. • Was it hunger or a craving? • Was it boredom or loneliness? For Loneliness or • How about guilt? Boredom, reach out to • Was it sadness or anger? someone by speaking • A reward? with a friend, joining an • Was it stress? extracurricular activity or a support group If you’ve answered yes to any of these specific to your needs. questions, then it might be time for you to get down to the bottom of your For Cravings, drink an emotional eating. In fact, research eight ounce glass of H2O has demonstrated that post bariatric to fill you up and to prevent surgery patients who engage in mental you from binging. Herbal tea health appointments are more inclined with a hint of honey can take to reach their weight loss goals. During care of your desire for sweetness. these appointments, patients learn how

® 16 RADIANT YOU Volume 1 Issue 1 17 RYM health The taste of sweetening pastries to contend with emotions without the GETTING TO THE can be inviting. The aroma of assistance of food. They also learn how to manage through family and social festive fat-filling meals can situations that involve food in a healthy be quite enticing. The flavors way. They may learn how to integrate of delightful appetizers and exercise into their lifestyle as well. after dinner hour treats can be BOTTOM tempting. We may even think, Know Your OF EMOTIONAL EATING “Well, if such food was designed Triggers! for eating, then we should be A good way to get into the nitty gritty of able to indulge”. But, should we emotional eating is to create a diary. In eat anytime we want to? What this diary, you’ll want to document the reasons why you are eating and a bit about portion size? more, including: For Anger or Sadness, try grounding • Your feelings before you ate by focusing on positive thoughts in As we stop to consider all factors, we • Who you ate with the present or listening to a favorite may find we are experiencing a binge • How fast or slow you ate song. Take a walk to center yourself, if of emotional eating. It might be that • Portion size in relation to your necessary. you buy a bag of potato chips with the palm size intent to nibble, but wind up eating the • What you were doing while you ate whole bag. It might be slicing a For Feelings of Being Overwhelmed, • Your feelings after you ate piece of cake, but going for Yoga and Tia Chi are known to relax your • Overall impression of your seconds. At times, it mind and body, along with exercise. experience eating each might be difficult meal to keep track of In fact, you can make out your own what you’re special list of alternatives. With a bit of Once you’ve eating and enthusiasm and a dose of perseverance, identified your why. If so, you can change your emotional pattern of emotional triggers, this is a sign eating. By allowing your intellect to take you can find of emotional over when planning your alternatives, ways to cope eating. But, eventually emotional eating habits can and engage in no need to disappear. Now, it’s time to pick up that alternatives, be alarmed- diary to begin to jot down all the details including: most people you need to assess your situation. Soon be enjoying carefree eating in eat on after, you’ll For Stress and a whole different way! emotional level RYM to some degree. Anxiety, try exercise So, let’s think for a to trigger positive energy minute. through the release of • Today, what did you eat and endorphins that occurs during why did you eat it? and after exercise. • Was it hunger or a craving? • Was it boredom or loneliness? For Loneliness or • How about guilt? Boredom, reach out to • Was it sadness or anger? someone by speaking • A reward? with a friend, joining an • Was it stress? extracurricular activity or a support group If you’ve answered yes to any of these specific to your needs. questions, then it might be time for you to get down to the bottom of your For Cravings, drink an emotional eating. In fact, research eight ounce glass of H2O has demonstrated that post bariatric to fill you up and to prevent surgery patients who engage in mental you from binging. Herbal tea health appointments are more inclined with a hint of honey can take to reach their weight loss goals. During care of your desire for sweetness. these appointments, patients learn how

® 16 RADIANT YOU Volume 1 Issue 1 17 mentality RYM Respect yourself, others and set the expectation TO BE, OR NOT TO BE that they will respect you. ASSERTIVE s children, we experience Think Gray! Black and white thinking bothersome situations. There warmth, love and caring from does not stimulate communication. is no room to be judgmental Aour parents. This fosters Sometimes, things are gray. or critical which could rile up assertive behavior. As adults, we argumentative forces. can reflect on the times when our Lose Outcome Control: The outcomes parents spent quality time with us to of situations cannot go into robotic have fun or teach us things and this control with too much determination. Stay Away from leveraged our assertiveness training. Alternatively, find a balance as you move Assumptions: Making As our parents listened to us, they through situations and be open for assumptions is like taking demonstrated that our opinions are communication. a long walk up a mountain important. As our parents considered looking forward to what us and included us in decisions, we Reflect Respect: Respect yourself, you think must be a lake developed self-respect. It was how others and set the expectation that they on the other side, but not our parents viewed us as children that will respect you. It’s about “I want” or “I really knowing what’s on the became a mirror of our self-images. need”, not “You did this”. other side. Inquire before We learned how to think, how to love, you make assumptions in how to solve problems, what to value, Build Confidence: Don’t derail from knowing conversations; you might be and how to cope. But, there’s no and expressing that your needs are just as happily surprised. reason to think we can’t learn more. important as others are, like “You are so wonderful to surprise me with aesthetic Why not? With assertive behavior, you Be Inquizative: In treats that you know I will enjoy.” can glow with a sense of well-being conversations, it’s helpful and much more. Empathize! After someone shares to know what the other Assertiveness allows you to person is thinking. transfer your enthusiasm for some words with you, pause for a life. Assertiveness allows you to moment, take a breath and take time to think about what was said. Consider experience greater intimacy in life. It’s Ok to Disagree: One of the summarizing back what the person told With the ability to be more persuasive, greatest beauties in the world is One of the you so that you can reinforce to them honest and diplomatic, you can stay that people have their own opinions. greatest beauties that you are listening and care. on track for assertive thinking. By It’s ok to agree to disagree, in some in the world is that being open minded, direct, firm and conversations. In stressful situations, people have their Be Politely Honest: It’s the fine line, kind, you can solve problems rather try shifting your energy to exercise, own opinions. It’s ok precision based presentation of than avoid them. By being willing sports or some other physical activity to to agree to disagree. information that could prove to be to change yourself, you can make alleviate those strains. very fruitful for fostering enhanced real changes based on appreciative communication. communication and cooperation. Assertiveness allows for win-win The power of eth right expression Nix Blaming or Apologetic Behavior: communication. There’s nothing to fear can allow you to thrive through many Long winded blaming or apologetic and much to gain. By incorporating changes. Add to this good eye contact, communication is not healthy for a few simple strategies, you have the optimal tone of voice, firm but conversations. Maintain quality for the opportunity to enhance your relaxed body posture, and concise stimulating conversations. communications and relations. “I” statements, you may have an By sharing in more intimate assertive work of art. Just in case, Be Fair: Stick with facts and be specific conversations, you can enjoy here’s a well-known few tips that can when presenting information about more of life in other ways. RYM take your communication to the top.

® 18 RADIANT YOU Volume 1 Issue 1 19 mentality RYM Respect yourself, others and set the expectation TO BE, OR NOT TO BE that they will respect you. ASSERTIVE s children, we experience Think Gray! Black and white thinking bothersome situations. There warmth, love and caring from does not stimulate communication. is no room to be judgmental Aour parents. This fosters Sometimes, things are gray. or critical which could rile up assertive behavior. As adults, we argumentative forces. can reflect on the times when our Lose Outcome Control: The outcomes parents spent quality time with us to of situations cannot go into robotic have fun or teach us things and this control with too much determination. Stay Away from leveraged our assertiveness training. Alternatively, find a balance as you move Assumptions: Making As our parents listened to us, they through situations and be open for assumptions is like taking demonstrated that our opinions are communication. a long walk up a mountain important. As our parents considered looking forward to what us and included us in decisions, we Reflect Respect: Respect yourself, you think must be a lake developed self-respect. It was how others and set the expectation that they on the other side, but not our parents viewed us as children that will respect you. It’s about “I want” or “I really knowing what’s on the became a mirror of our self-images. need”, not “You did this”. other side. Inquire before We learned how to think, how to love, you make assumptions in how to solve problems, what to value, Build Confidence: Don’t derail from knowing conversations; you might be and how to cope. But, there’s no and expressing that your needs are just as happily surprised. reason to think we can’t learn more. important as others are, like “You are so wonderful to surprise me with aesthetic Why not? With assertive behavior, you Be Inquizative: In treats that you know I will enjoy.” can glow with a sense of well-being conversations, it’s helpful and much more. Empathize! After someone shares to know what the other Assertiveness allows you to person is thinking. transfer your enthusiasm for some words with you, pause for a life. Assertiveness allows you to moment, take a breath and take time to think about what was said. Consider experience greater intimacy in life. It’s Ok to Disagree: One of the summarizing back what the person told With the ability to be more persuasive, greatest beauties in the world is One of the you so that you can reinforce to them honest and diplomatic, you can stay that people have their own opinions. greatest beauties that you are listening and care. on track for assertive thinking. By It’s ok to agree to disagree, in some in the world is that being open minded, direct, firm and conversations. In stressful situations, people have their Be Politely Honest: It’s the fine line, kind, you can solve problems rather try shifting your energy to exercise, own opinions. It’s ok precision based presentation of than avoid them. By being willing sports or some other physical activity to to agree to disagree. information that could prove to be to change yourself, you can make alleviate those strains. very fruitful for fostering enhanced real changes based on appreciative communication. communication and cooperation. Assertiveness allows for win-win The power of eth right expression Nix Blaming or Apologetic Behavior: communication. There’s nothing to fear can allow you to thrive through many Long winded blaming or apologetic and much to gain. By incorporating changes. Add to this good eye contact, communication is not healthy for a few simple strategies, you have the optimal tone of voice, firm but conversations. Maintain quality for the opportunity to enhance your relaxed body posture, and concise stimulating conversations. communications and relations. “I” statements, you may have an By sharing in more intimate assertive work of art. Just in case, Be Fair: Stick with facts and be specific conversations, you can enjoy here’s a well-known few tips that can when presenting information about more of life in other ways. RYM take your communication to the top.

® 18 RADIANT YOU Volume 1 Issue 1 19 RYM body density and slower recovery rates) and Under normal circumstances, the negative effects than if you were RYM TARGETING YOUR increased belly fat storage! cortisol levels will fluctuate throughout sedentary. Second, research finds Yep, stress causes more the day and night in a rhythm called a that exercise reduces stress and abdominal fat, and this has a stronger circadian or bio-rhythm that peaks at lowers inflammation. It works much correlation to certain health problems our normal waking time and reaches the same as sitting and meditating than fat deposited in other areas of its lowest around 4 AM. So in a normal which has been found to reduce BELLY FAT the body. Some of the health problems body we should see high levels of stress by more than 20%. A Comprehensive Approach associated with increased stomach cortisol in the morning which gradually Music by far is one of the best fat are heart attacks, strokes, higher falls off as the day and night go on. stress reducers with some studies levels of “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and Unfortunately, in our current high- finding a reduction of as much as lower levels of “good” cholesterol stress culture, the stress response is 66%. Personal trainers believe that if (HDL), which can lead to other health always activated so the body does not you exercised and listened to music problems. a have a chance to return to normal. that would be enhanced. Also, prayer This can lead to health problems has been found to reduce cortisol and resulting from too much circulating stress by 25%, and to reduce your The Cortisol Culprit cortisol and/or from too little cortisol chance of depression by over 70%. But let’s give cortisol a little credit if the adrenal glands become Being happy, especially laughter where it’s due. Cortisol is a steroid chronically fatigued (adrenal fatigue). helps reduce stress too. In some hormone that is responsible for a wide So, the stress hormone, when studies it lowered stress by a range of processes within the body it is unable to switch off causes whopping 39%. including immune responses, the problems with our health, but also regulation of metabolism, and acting does something very interesting. It as an anti-inflammatory! That’s right, triggers the body to store more fat, Food for Thought it actually increases as we sleep and When and what you eat is vital in especially around the belly area. should be highest when we wake up! weight loss because you need to That’s because the increase in blood Crazy huh? But without the release of reset your insulin resistance and sugar (gluconeogenesis) triggers the adrenalin, cortisol helps the liver make avoid foods that promote weight gain production of insulin and other things new glucose (called gluconeogenesis) and inflammation. Eating shortly which in turn triggers the fat cell to so that we wake up in the morning before you go to sleep for instance store more fat, especially in the belly. all bright eyed and bushy tailed and increases your fat absorption and

ready for the day! It’s also produced in chances of weight gain. continued> exercise to give us a little more energy Controlling Your to get the workout done. And that’s ok, the increase in energy substrates Stress When it comes to shedding stubborn (stuff that gives us energy) is used by belly fat, exercise alone is not the the muscles for exercise. magine that we are walking along flooding the blood with glucose only answer. The key really lies with So, the balance of cortisol levels a hiking path, enjoying nature, (immediate energy), and inhibits controlling your stress, monitoring The Stress Factor that are present within the body at any thinking good thoughts, and insulin production in an attempt to That’s how your body works. The what you eat, and perhaps more one time is extremely important for our suddenly, we hear a rustle in the prevent glucose from being reduced problem is that work related (or life importantly when you eat, and then overall health. Having too much or too bushes. Our body thinks, bear (or in the blood. The cortisol also shrinks related) stress keeps the cortisol flood choosing the right type of exercise to little cortisol in your system can cause a in Paleo times saber toothed tiger-Oh the blood vessels (increasing blood gates open. So your blood pressure engage in. I number of issues that range from minor my). Either way, the hike is ruined and pressure) and the adrenalin increases is always up, your heart rate always So, how do we lower our cortisol to serious. The effects of having too much you are now faced with a decision. Is it the heart rate and respiration. We elevated and you’re essentially always levels when we are under chronic cortisol in the body, because we cannot Bambi or is it a bear? Do I need to run are now ready to run! But suddenly running away from the bear. Eventually stress? Research shows that shut stress off, can include rapid weight or not. What you are experiencing is out runs Bambi, who sees you, freaks your body experiences blood sugar drinking black tea reduces cortisol gain (especially belly fat), high blood called a stressor. out, and has their own fight or flight level imbalances (leading to diabetes), by 47%. Interestingly, exercise (which pressure, muscle weakness, and severe At the same time we are hearing response and runs off back into the lower thyroid function (leading to increases cortisol) also lowers it too! mood swings that manifest in anxiety and the rustle in the bushes, a complex woods. You then utter a sigh of relief weight gain), adrenal fatigue (leading Exercise does this in two ways. First, depression. On the other hand, individuals hormonal cascade begins within the and whatever flows off your tongue to sleep disturbances, impaired it teaches the body to use cortisol who possess an extremely low amount of body, and the adrenal glands begin and your body stops the cortisol, cognitive function, lower immune to its advantage by burning more cortisol are susceptible to experiencing to secrete cortisol and adrenalin. releases norepinephrine (sort of an system and slower wound healing) sugar in the muscles. That means problems such as dizziness, fatigue, and The cortisol prepares the body anti-adrenal hormone) and returns lower testosterone levels (leading to it takes far more cortisol to cause muscle loss. for the fight-or-flight response by your systems to normal. decreased muscle mass, lower bone

® 20 RADIANT YOU Volume 1 Issue 1 21 RYM body density and slower recovery rates) and Under normal circumstances, the negative effects than if you were RYM TARGETING YOUR increased belly fat storage! cortisol levels will fluctuate throughout sedentary. Second, research finds Yep, stress causes more the day and night in a rhythm called a that exercise reduces stress and abdominal fat, and this has a stronger circadian or bio-rhythm that peaks at lowers inflammation. It works much correlation to certain health problems our normal waking time and reaches the same as sitting and meditating than fat deposited in other areas of its lowest around 4 AM. So in a normal which has been found to reduce BELLY FAT the body. Some of the health problems body we should see high levels of stress by more than 20%. A Comprehensive Approach associated with increased stomach cortisol in the morning which gradually Music by far is one of the best fat are heart attacks, strokes, higher falls off as the day and night go on. stress reducers with some studies levels of “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and Unfortunately, in our current high- finding a reduction of as much as lower levels of “good” cholesterol stress culture, the stress response is 66%. Personal trainers believe that if (HDL), which can lead to other health always activated so the body does not you exercised and listened to music problems. a have a chance to return to normal. that would be enhanced. Also, prayer This can lead to health problems has been found to reduce cortisol and resulting from too much circulating stress by 25%, and to reduce your The Cortisol Culprit cortisol and/or from too little cortisol chance of depression by over 70%. But let’s give cortisol a little credit if the adrenal glands become Being happy, especially laughter where it’s due. Cortisol is a steroid chronically fatigued (adrenal fatigue). helps reduce stress too. In some hormone that is responsible for a wide So, the stress hormone, when studies it lowered stress by a range of processes within the body it is unable to switch off causes whopping 39%. including immune responses, the problems with our health, but also regulation of metabolism, and acting does something very interesting. It as an anti-inflammatory! That’s right, triggers the body to store more fat, Food for Thought it actually increases as we sleep and When and what you eat is vital in especially around the belly area. should be highest when we wake up! weight loss because you need to That’s because the increase in blood Crazy huh? But without the release of reset your insulin resistance and sugar (gluconeogenesis) triggers the adrenalin, cortisol helps the liver make avoid foods that promote weight gain production of insulin and other things new glucose (called gluconeogenesis) and inflammation. Eating shortly which in turn triggers the fat cell to so that we wake up in the morning before you go to sleep for instance store more fat, especially in the belly. all bright eyed and bushy tailed and increases your fat absorption and

ready for the day! It’s also produced in chances of weight gain. continued> exercise to give us a little more energy Controlling Your to get the workout done. And that’s ok, the increase in energy substrates Stress When it comes to shedding stubborn (stuff that gives us energy) is used by belly fat, exercise alone is not the the muscles for exercise. magine that we are walking along flooding the blood with glucose only answer. The key really lies with So, the balance of cortisol levels a hiking path, enjoying nature, (immediate energy), and inhibits controlling your stress, monitoring The Stress Factor that are present within the body at any thinking good thoughts, and insulin production in an attempt to That’s how your body works. The what you eat, and perhaps more one time is extremely important for our suddenly, we hear a rustle in the prevent glucose from being reduced problem is that work related (or life importantly when you eat, and then overall health. Having too much or too bushes. Our body thinks, bear (or in the blood. The cortisol also shrinks related) stress keeps the cortisol flood choosing the right type of exercise to little cortisol in your system can cause a in Paleo times saber toothed tiger-Oh the blood vessels (increasing blood gates open. So your blood pressure engage in. I number of issues that range from minor my). Either way, the hike is ruined and pressure) and the adrenalin increases is always up, your heart rate always So, how do we lower our cortisol to serious. The effects of having too much you are now faced with a decision. Is it the heart rate and respiration. We elevated and you’re essentially always levels when we are under chronic cortisol in the body, because we cannot Bambi or is it a bear? Do I need to run are now ready to run! But suddenly running away from the bear. Eventually stress? Research shows that shut stress off, can include rapid weight or not. What you are experiencing is out runs Bambi, who sees you, freaks your body experiences blood sugar drinking black tea reduces cortisol gain (especially belly fat), high blood called a stressor. out, and has their own fight or flight level imbalances (leading to diabetes), by 47%. Interestingly, exercise (which pressure, muscle weakness, and severe At the same time we are hearing response and runs off back into the lower thyroid function (leading to increases cortisol) also lowers it too! mood swings that manifest in anxiety and the rustle in the bushes, a complex woods. You then utter a sigh of relief weight gain), adrenal fatigue (leading Exercise does this in two ways. First, depression. On the other hand, individuals hormonal cascade begins within the and whatever flows off your tongue to sleep disturbances, impaired it teaches the body to use cortisol who possess an extremely low amount of body, and the adrenal glands begin and your body stops the cortisol, cognitive function, lower immune to its advantage by burning more cortisol are susceptible to experiencing to secrete cortisol and adrenalin. releases norepinephrine (sort of an system and slower wound healing) sugar in the muscles. That means problems such as dizziness, fatigue, and The cortisol prepares the body anti-adrenal hormone) and returns lower testosterone levels (leading to it takes far more cortisol to cause muscle loss. for the fight-or-flight response by your systems to normal. decreased muscle mass, lower bone

® 20 RADIANT YOU Volume 1 Issue 1 21 cannot achieve. RYM health Finally, we know that systemic inflammation, causes elevated cortisol levels. If we can naturally decrease inflammation in the body and minimize stress, decreased cortisol levels should ALTERNATIVE follow, resulting in decreased chronic disease risk and improved wellness. The biochemical processes leading to and preventing inflammation are complex THERAPIES and multi-faceted, but we do know that diet plays a major role in inflammation for REJUVENATION and that this inflammation plays a major “It’s not the years, it’s the mileage.” Indiana role in disease. Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark said after Fructose, primarily in the form a very long day of attempting to reclaim Basically, your body needs time to of high fructose corn syrup hidden the prize he was after. All of us know reset, detoxify itself and handle Solutions for Stress in processed foods and beverages, people to whom time has not been repair and inflammation from the Stress management has an important is the primary contributing factor to kind, and then we come across day. Eating before you go to bed part in controlling your cortisol levels widespread and seemingly out-of- those who seem to defy the so- interferes with this process. You and needs to be addressed if you are control obesity. The top offenders in this called “ravages of time” and have seemingly discovered should allow at least 12 hours chronically stressed. If you don’t address category include: grain-based desserts the mythical Fountain of between your last meal at night and these factors the cortisol will eventually (cakes, cookies, donuts, pies, crisps, Youth. Most of us relish lead to adrenal fatigue and thyroid cobblers, and granola bars), breads, your first meal of the day to deplete the thought of rolling dysfunction which will interfere with the your glycogen stores and start breakfast cereals, prepackaged and back the personal shifting into fat burning mode. That conversion of T4 to T3. processed lunches, sodas (including odometer of the means if you eat breakfast at 7am So what is the solution? First you energy and sports drinks), prepackaged aging process. your last meal should end at 7pm. need to make sure you are sleeping at juices, coffee drinks and fast food. This It’s important to realize that least 7 hours a night. If not then you is only a partial list, however we can the benefits of reducing belly fat cannot recover or combat the necessary easily add baby formulas, enhanced ention alternative treatments traced back thousands of years to us through life, helping us to avoid (called visceral fat) go far beyond physiological factors that are addressed water drinks (vitamin water), dried fruits and holistic medicine, and all different parts of the globe. With sewers, makes stays in locker rooms by a good night’s sleep. Next, if you and most “diet” foods and snacks to aesthetics. Abdominal fat—the a lot of us may conjure up everything from acupuncture to yoga, short, and also huddle close to ovens drink alcohol then know that excess that list too. M visceral fat that deposits around your visions of being immersed in weird, these practices each have their own baking chocolate chip cookies. It is internal organs—releases proteins alcohol can cause issues with cortisol Obviously, maximizing our intake of bad-smelling potions as medicine men unique history. Alternative therapies clear that as one of our five senses, and hormones that can cause and stress. Some alcohol is better than anti-inflammatory foods and minimizing perform tribal voodoo rituals. Rest have not always been acceptable in smell can often be a warning sign and a inflammation, which in turn can others, beer and grain alcohol tend to the pro-inflammatory ones are the best easy. Like the sands of the hourglass, the U.S. In fact, alternative medical mood-changer. It also can send calming, the days of our lives can be enriched studies have only recently been offered healing messages to our brain, which damage arteries and enter your liver, be the worst, while red wine is healthier step towards controlling inflammation. and extended with a number of widely in traditional medical colleges but still then distributes the good vibes to the because it can lower cortisol levels. affecting how your body breaks down As such we should follow a low sugar, embraced alternative treatments that in limitation. Today, the practice of rest of our body. sugars and fats. Next, you need to exercise. But low fructose diet, eliminate as many will do wonders for your overall health alternative therapy has become more Essential oil extracts from plants are The chronic inflammation associated not just any exercise. The best form of processed foods as possible including and appearance. commonplace in the U.S. In many cases, used to alter a person’s mood, cognitive with visceral fat accumulation (fat exercise is called HIIT or high intensity wheat based foods, soda and fast Are you looking to revitalize your holistic medicine is used in conjunction function or overall health. Typically mind and your body? Alternative with conventional medicine. In addition, inhaled through the lungs, the natural around the organs) can trigger a wide interval training which has been found foods. Eating more grass fed and therapies may be exactly what you some insurance companies are covering oils stimulate the brain. This stimulation to have the best results with cortisol wild caught meat along with more range of systemic diseases linked with need to rejuvenate yourself. Whether a portion of the costs. has a therapeutic effect. One example control and weight loss. One study metabolic syndrome. vegetables is the key. We can reverse you are in physical pain, have mental The list below includes some of of an aromatherapy benefit is through This is why carrying extra weight found that whole body vibration training the effects of long-term stress and stress or you just want to continue a the most popular alternative therapies. the inhalation of eucalyptus oil in order to around your middle is linked to type actually targets the reduction of belly fat regain our health. By combining good healthy lifestyle, alternative therapies Each has its own distinct characteristics ease congestion. One of the key things 2 diabetes, heart disease, strokes, because of its direct effect on cortisol. nutrition, productive exercise, reducing can provide you with a gentler and long and provides different benefits. The to remember is that there are absolutely lasting remedy. First, it is beneficial to following alternative therapies have no artificial ingredients used in and other chronic diseases, and why HIIT training also increases stress and identifying any nutritional know the history of alternative therapies both physical and mental effects. aromatherapy. Everything is completely testosterone which not only reduces measuring your body fat and your shortcomings, we can quickly change before looking at different types of natural and in its purest form. waist-to-hip ratio is actually a better cortisol but also encourages the gain our body and change our lives. So laugh, treatments available. Aromatherapy is not meant to indicator of your health status than of fat burning muscle and the increase pray, exercise and listen to music. And Alternative therapy and holistic Aromatherapy cure illnesses or diseases. In fact, the body mass index (BMI) used by of bone density, something walking remember, fitness is not a goal, it is a medicine employ an exceptionally When people say “follow your nose” it may not work for everyone. If you large range of practices and can be they are saying that this sense guides only expect it to help a little your medical office. and other cardiovascular programs by-product of a life well lived. RYM continued>

® 22 RADIANT YOU Volume 1 Issue 1 23 cannot achieve. RYM health Finally, we know that systemic inflammation, causes elevated cortisol levels. If we can naturally decrease inflammation in the body and minimize stress, decreased cortisol levels should ALTERNATIVE follow, resulting in decreased chronic disease risk and improved wellness. The biochemical processes leading to and preventing inflammation are complex THERAPIES and multi-faceted, but we do know that diet plays a major role in inflammation for REJUVENATION and that this inflammation plays a major “It’s not the years, it’s the mileage.” Indiana role in disease. Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark said after Fructose, primarily in the form a very long day of attempting to reclaim Basically, your body needs time to of high fructose corn syrup hidden the prize he was after. All of us know reset, detoxify itself and handle Solutions for Stress in processed foods and beverages, people to whom time has not been repair and inflammation from the Stress management has an important is the primary contributing factor to kind, and then we come across day. Eating before you go to bed part in controlling your cortisol levels widespread and seemingly out-of- those who seem to defy the so- interferes with this process. You and needs to be addressed if you are control obesity. The top offenders in this called “ravages of time” and have seemingly discovered should allow at least 12 hours chronically stressed. If you don’t address category include: grain-based desserts the mythical Fountain of between your last meal at night and these factors the cortisol will eventually (cakes, cookies, donuts, pies, crisps, Youth. Most of us relish lead to adrenal fatigue and thyroid cobblers, and granola bars), breads, your first meal of the day to deplete the thought of rolling dysfunction which will interfere with the your glycogen stores and start breakfast cereals, prepackaged and back the personal shifting into fat burning mode. That conversion of T4 to T3. processed lunches, sodas (including odometer of the means if you eat breakfast at 7am So what is the solution? First you energy and sports drinks), prepackaged aging process. your last meal should end at 7pm. need to make sure you are sleeping at juices, coffee drinks and fast food. This It’s important to realize that least 7 hours a night. If not then you is only a partial list, however we can the benefits of reducing belly fat cannot recover or combat the necessary easily add baby formulas, enhanced ention alternative treatments traced back thousands of years to us through life, helping us to avoid (called visceral fat) go far beyond physiological factors that are addressed water drinks (vitamin water), dried fruits and holistic medicine, and all different parts of the globe. With sewers, makes stays in locker rooms by a good night’s sleep. Next, if you and most “diet” foods and snacks to aesthetics. Abdominal fat—the a lot of us may conjure up everything from acupuncture to yoga, short, and also huddle close to ovens drink alcohol then know that excess that list too. M visceral fat that deposits around your visions of being immersed in weird, these practices each have their own baking chocolate chip cookies. It is internal organs—releases proteins alcohol can cause issues with cortisol Obviously, maximizing our intake of bad-smelling potions as medicine men unique history. Alternative therapies clear that as one of our five senses, and hormones that can cause and stress. Some alcohol is better than anti-inflammatory foods and minimizing perform tribal voodoo rituals. Rest have not always been acceptable in smell can often be a warning sign and a inflammation, which in turn can others, beer and grain alcohol tend to the pro-inflammatory ones are the best easy. Like the sands of the hourglass, the U.S. In fact, alternative medical mood-changer. It also can send calming, the days of our lives can be enriched studies have only recently been offered healing messages to our brain, which damage arteries and enter your liver, be the worst, while red wine is healthier step towards controlling inflammation. and extended with a number of widely in traditional medical colleges but still then distributes the good vibes to the because it can lower cortisol levels. affecting how your body breaks down As such we should follow a low sugar, embraced alternative treatments that in limitation. Today, the practice of rest of our body. sugars and fats. Next, you need to exercise. But low fructose diet, eliminate as many will do wonders for your overall health alternative therapy has become more Essential oil extracts from plants are The chronic inflammation associated not just any exercise. The best form of processed foods as possible including and appearance. commonplace in the U.S. In many cases, used to alter a person’s mood, cognitive with visceral fat accumulation (fat exercise is called HIIT or high intensity wheat based foods, soda and fast Are you looking to revitalize your holistic medicine is used in conjunction function or overall health. Typically mind and your body? Alternative with conventional medicine. In addition, inhaled through the lungs, the natural around the organs) can trigger a wide interval training which has been found foods. Eating more grass fed and therapies may be exactly what you some insurance companies are covering oils stimulate the brain. This stimulation to have the best results with cortisol wild caught meat along with more range of systemic diseases linked with need to rejuvenate yourself. Whether a portion of the costs. has a therapeutic effect. One example control and weight loss. One study metabolic syndrome. vegetables is the key. We can reverse you are in physical pain, have mental The list below includes some of of an aromatherapy benefit is through This is why carrying extra weight found that whole body vibration training the effects of long-term stress and stress or you just want to continue a the most popular alternative therapies. the inhalation of eucalyptus oil in order to around your middle is linked to type actually targets the reduction of belly fat regain our health. By combining good healthy lifestyle, alternative therapies Each has its own distinct characteristics ease congestion. One of the key things 2 diabetes, heart disease, strokes, because of its direct effect on cortisol. nutrition, productive exercise, reducing can provide you with a gentler and long and provides different benefits. The to remember is that there are absolutely lasting remedy. First, it is beneficial to following alternative therapies have no artificial ingredients used in and other chronic diseases, and why HIIT training also increases stress and identifying any nutritional know the history of alternative therapies both physical and mental effects. aromatherapy. Everything is completely testosterone which not only reduces measuring your body fat and your shortcomings, we can quickly change before looking at different types of natural and in its purest form. waist-to-hip ratio is actually a better cortisol but also encourages the gain our body and change our lives. So laugh, treatments available. Aromatherapy is not meant to indicator of your health status than of fat burning muscle and the increase pray, exercise and listen to music. And Alternative therapy and holistic Aromatherapy cure illnesses or diseases. In fact, the body mass index (BMI) used by of bone density, something walking remember, fitness is not a goal, it is a medicine employ an exceptionally When people say “follow your nose” it may not work for everyone. If you large range of practices and can be they are saying that this sense guides only expect it to help a little your medical office. and other cardiovascular programs by-product of a life well lived. RYM continued>

® 22 RADIANT YOU Volume 1 Issue 1 23 bit with a physical condition, stress or you are missing out on an amazing one demonstration featured a patient RYM health other psychological factors, you may be experience. Not only is it great for your undergoing major surgery while fully pleased with the outcome. When used body, but it truly enhances your state awake using acupuncture instead of regularly, aromatherapy can have a more of mind and spirit. In fact, many of the anesthesia. Later this incident was profound effect. Although aromatherapy poses are meant for your body and for discovered to be a ruse. However, can not cure diseases such as AIDS your mind. One of the best examples of New York Times correspondent James A FAVORITE or cancer, when used properly, it can this type of pose is called Sava Sana. Reston, who was one of the reporters ease nausea, calm fear and enhance Sava Sana is performed at the end of a covering Nixon on this trip, underwent mood. For instance, many cancer strenuous routine to completely relax the acupuncture treatment for pain after an VITAMIN centers will provide cancer patients with body, especially the mind. Sava Sana is emergency procedure. He later wrote aromatherapy which prevents discomfort one of the most difficult poses to master about his experiences in his newspaper, after surgery. because it requires you to completely to much acclaim. Acupuncture received LIST clear your mind of all thoughts and additional legitimacy in the West when feelings. You are supposed to drop every the Internal Revenue Service permitted Homeopathy thought that enters your mind and fall it to be deducted as a qualifying medical Whether your goal is to treat allergies, into complete relaxation. It sounds easy, expense. centuries, scientists isolated and asthma, digestive disorders, headaches but blocking every thought from entering Who would have thought that sticking identified a number of vitamins. Rickets or rashes, homeopathic remedies are your mind is actually a very difficult feat. tiny needles into strategic points all over in rats was resolved by lipid in fish oil used by millions of Americans regularly. The core intention of yoga is to your body could actually provide health and the fat-soluble nutrient was called These remedies follow three distinct achieve balance; physically, mentally benefits? As it turns out, acupuncture “antirachitic A”. Consequently, this first principles: and spiritually. The beginning poses can help with a variety of problems “vitamin” process ever isolated, was • Like cures like- whatever is the cause may seem strange at first but when you such as back pain, headaches, labor originally called “vitamin A”, although of the problem may also be the cure for continue with a routine yoga class your pain and much more. The purpose of now it is called vitamin D. it as well. body will notice a variety of benefits, acupuncture is to balance the flow of Vitamin B1 was discovered in rice • Minimal Dose- the remedy is taken in including: energy or Qi through meridian pathways bran in 1910, setting off a flurry of extremely diluted form. • Grow stronger of your body. By placing very thin vitamin discovery in various foods • The single remedy- even if you have • Be more toned needles in selected pathways, it is for the next three decades. Another multiple symptoms, only one remedy is • Have more flexibility believed that you can rebalance your given to cure it. • Achieve greater balance energy flow, as well as facilitate healing notable in vitamin history is Frederick • Diminish stress and anxiety and wellness. There are minimal risks Hopkins, who concluded through The treatment for each person involved with acupuncture so make studies that some foods contained depends on their own personal Although yoga may not be a fast beat sure you use a certified acupuncture “accessory factors” in addition to health history, body type and current cycling or aerobics class, you should practitioner. proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and so symptoms. The best part about never leave a yoga workout feeling tired. Alternative therapies offer another they were essential to the health of the homeopathic remedies is that each is If you do not leave with more energy way to proceed with healthcare. As with human body. He shared the 1929 Nobel completely individualized for the patient. than you went in with then it is said that all medical procedures and remedies, Prize for Physiology or Medicine for the All remedies are completely natural so you spent time “fighting” yourself and there may be risks. So, it is important Do you ever wonder why your of foods. Yet, supplements may be the discovery of a number of vitamins. side affects are very rare and addiction forcing yourself into poses. to check with your physician about any first parents forced you to eat your answer for you if your lifestyle diet does In the mid-1930s, the is impossible. remedies you plan to take. You should not fulfill your dietary vitamin needs. commercial yeast-extract and vitamin also inform your physician about any spinach when you were younger? Did you know that the term C supplement tablets were available Acupuncture drugs, holistic remedies, over-the- Well, it is probably not because “vitamin” came from from “vitamine,” a for sale to consumers. Until then, Yoga Anything with the word “puncture” in its counter products and supplements you combination word from vita and amine, vitamins were gained only through Yoga is not Pilates, or aerobics. It is not they disliked you; it is because they name sounds like something to avoid at are taking several weeks before any meaning the “amine of life.” The word eating instead of pill-form. Dietary just for Hollywood types. It will not turn all costs. Not so with acupuncture. medical procedure. Certain remedies wanted you to get your vitamins! “amine” refers to a group of compounds. changes in that era were based on you into a human pretzel, even though Acupuncture has been around in may need to be stopped at least two According to the U.S. National In 1912 organic micronutrient foods that the different foods grown during over time you will be amazed by the various forms since The Stone Age, weeks before surgery. Yet, now that the were thought to prevent beriberi and each season, thereby regularly flexibility you might gain as a result. Yoga but it erupted into the mainstream first step in your research is done, don’t Library of Medicine, it is crucial other similar dietary-deficiency diseases altering a person’s intake. For the is an activity that centers a person, which American consciousness in 1972 when delay. Check with your physician about for your body to have 13 different were considered chemical amines. past 60 years, vitamins have been in these days of our “always being on” then-President Richard Nixon visited holistic remedies so you can have a vitamins in order to grow and The “e” was subsequently dropped to available as multivitamin dietary Blackberry culture is highly beneficial. China. Nixon’s delegation was led on chance to reap the benefits for the rest shorten it to “vitamin.” supplements in most drug stores and If you have not taken a yoga class, a tour by the government’s hosts, and of this year! RYM function properly. It is likely that Historically, it was common practice supermarkets. you get almost all of these vitamins in ancient Egypt to feed liver to someone Following is a list of the 13 vitamins already in the food you eat. suffering from night blindness. They that are essential for maintaining a didn’t know it was a Vitamin A deficiency healthy lifestyle. These vitamins are We could tell you how important it is to back then. They just knew it worked. On also on the list of the U.S. National take a multivitamin daily but the reality long ocean voyages, a ship’s captain and Library of Medicine. It would benefit you is that most Americans do not take their crew knew that taking along fresh fruits to read on to become better informed vitamins on a daily basis, and many may and vegetables to eat prevented scurvy about vitamins. Then, check in with your not need to. Your body can maintain a and other illnesses. physician and a dietician to ensure that healthy balance by eating a wide variety Later, in late 18th and early 19th you are on track with your vitamin goals. continued>

® 24 RADIANT YOU Volume 1 Issue 1 25 bit with a physical condition, stress or you are missing out on an amazing one demonstration featured a patient RYM health other psychological factors, you may be experience. Not only is it great for your undergoing major surgery while fully pleased with the outcome. When used body, but it truly enhances your state awake using acupuncture instead of regularly, aromatherapy can have a more of mind and spirit. In fact, many of the anesthesia. Later this incident was profound effect. Although aromatherapy poses are meant for your body and for discovered to be a ruse. However, can not cure diseases such as AIDS your mind. One of the best examples of New York Times correspondent James A FAVORITE or cancer, when used properly, it can this type of pose is called Sava Sana. Reston, who was one of the reporters ease nausea, calm fear and enhance Sava Sana is performed at the end of a covering Nixon on this trip, underwent mood. For instance, many cancer strenuous routine to completely relax the acupuncture treatment for pain after an VITAMIN centers will provide cancer patients with body, especially the mind. Sava Sana is emergency procedure. He later wrote aromatherapy which prevents discomfort one of the most difficult poses to master about his experiences in his newspaper, after surgery. because it requires you to completely to much acclaim. Acupuncture received LIST clear your mind of all thoughts and additional legitimacy in the West when feelings. You are supposed to drop every the Internal Revenue Service permitted Homeopathy thought that enters your mind and fall it to be deducted as a qualifying medical Whether your goal is to treat allergies, into complete relaxation. It sounds easy, expense. centuries, scientists isolated and asthma, digestive disorders, headaches but blocking every thought from entering Who would have thought that sticking identified a number of vitamins. Rickets or rashes, homeopathic remedies are your mind is actually a very difficult feat. tiny needles into strategic points all over in rats was resolved by lipid in fish oil used by millions of Americans regularly. The core intention of yoga is to your body could actually provide health and the fat-soluble nutrient was called These remedies follow three distinct achieve balance; physically, mentally benefits? As it turns out, acupuncture “antirachitic A”. Consequently, this first principles: and spiritually. The beginning poses can help with a variety of problems “vitamin” process ever isolated, was • Like cures like- whatever is the cause may seem strange at first but when you such as back pain, headaches, labor originally called “vitamin A”, although of the problem may also be the cure for continue with a routine yoga class your pain and much more. The purpose of now it is called vitamin D. it as well. body will notice a variety of benefits, acupuncture is to balance the flow of Vitamin B1 was discovered in rice • Minimal Dose- the remedy is taken in including: energy or Qi through meridian pathways bran in 1910, setting off a flurry of extremely diluted form. • Grow stronger of your body. By placing very thin vitamin discovery in various foods • The single remedy- even if you have • Be more toned needles in selected pathways, it is for the next three decades. Another multiple symptoms, only one remedy is • Have more flexibility believed that you can rebalance your given to cure it. • Achieve greater balance energy flow, as well as facilitate healing notable in vitamin history is Frederick • Diminish stress and anxiety and wellness. There are minimal risks Hopkins, who concluded through The treatment for each person involved with acupuncture so make studies that some foods contained depends on their own personal Although yoga may not be a fast beat sure you use a certified acupuncture “accessory factors” in addition to health history, body type and current cycling or aerobics class, you should practitioner. proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and so symptoms. The best part about never leave a yoga workout feeling tired. Alternative therapies offer another they were essential to the health of the homeopathic remedies is that each is If you do not leave with more energy way to proceed with healthcare. As with human body. He shared the 1929 Nobel completely individualized for the patient. than you went in with then it is said that all medical procedures and remedies, Prize for Physiology or Medicine for the All remedies are completely natural so you spent time “fighting” yourself and there may be risks. So, it is important Do you ever wonder why your of foods. Yet, supplements may be the discovery of a number of vitamins. side affects are very rare and addiction forcing yourself into poses. to check with your physician about any first parents forced you to eat your answer for you if your lifestyle diet does In the mid-1930s, the is impossible. remedies you plan to take. You should not fulfill your dietary vitamin needs. commercial yeast-extract and vitamin also inform your physician about any spinach when you were younger? Did you know that the term C supplement tablets were available Acupuncture drugs, holistic remedies, over-the- Well, it is probably not because “vitamin” came from from “vitamine,” a for sale to consumers. Until then, Yoga Anything with the word “puncture” in its counter products and supplements you combination word from vita and amine, vitamins were gained only through Yoga is not Pilates, or aerobics. It is not they disliked you; it is because they name sounds like something to avoid at are taking several weeks before any meaning the “amine of life.” The word eating instead of pill-form. Dietary just for Hollywood types. It will not turn all costs. Not so with acupuncture. medical procedure. Certain remedies wanted you to get your vitamins! “amine” refers to a group of compounds. changes in that era were based on you into a human pretzel, even though Acupuncture has been around in may need to be stopped at least two According to the U.S. National In 1912 organic micronutrient foods that the different foods grown during over time you will be amazed by the various forms since The Stone Age, weeks before surgery. Yet, now that the were thought to prevent beriberi and each season, thereby regularly flexibility you might gain as a result. Yoga but it erupted into the mainstream first step in your research is done, don’t Library of Medicine, it is crucial other similar dietary-deficiency diseases altering a person’s intake. For the is an activity that centers a person, which American consciousness in 1972 when delay. Check with your physician about for your body to have 13 different were considered chemical amines. past 60 years, vitamins have been in these days of our “always being on” then-President Richard Nixon visited holistic remedies so you can have a vitamins in order to grow and The “e” was subsequently dropped to available as multivitamin dietary Blackberry culture is highly beneficial. China. Nixon’s delegation was led on chance to reap the benefits for the rest shorten it to “vitamin.” supplements in most drug stores and If you have not taken a yoga class, a tour by the government’s hosts, and of this year! RYM function properly. It is likely that Historically, it was common practice supermarkets. you get almost all of these vitamins in ancient Egypt to feed liver to someone Following is a list of the 13 vitamins already in the food you eat. suffering from night blindness. They that are essential for maintaining a didn’t know it was a Vitamin A deficiency healthy lifestyle. These vitamins are We could tell you how important it is to back then. They just knew it worked. On also on the list of the U.S. National take a multivitamin daily but the reality long ocean voyages, a ship’s captain and Library of Medicine. It would benefit you is that most Americans do not take their crew knew that taking along fresh fruits to read on to become better informed vitamins on a daily basis, and many may and vegetables to eat prevented scurvy about vitamins. Then, check in with your not need to. Your body can maintain a and other illnesses. physician and a dietician to ensure that healthy balance by eating a wide variety Later, in late 18th and early 19th you are on track with your vitamin goals. continued>

® 24 RADIANT YOU Volume 1 Issue 1 25 Vitamin A- Do you know where your beautiful RYM health skin comes from? It is due, in part, from all those A vitamins you are digesting. Since vitamin A is an antioxidant, it helps protect your skin from environmental exposure. Vitamin A Vitamin D- We take in the vast majority of Resolutions for a also promotes a healthy immune system, our vitamin D from sun light. Although we need improves bone and cell growth and vitamin D on a daily basis, it is very possible to helps prevent vision problems. Vitamin get too much of it, which can be harmful to your A is primarily found in whole milk, health. Vitamin D is crucial because it absorbs eggs, and fortified cereal, orange or Refreshing calcium which promotes growth within our bones. green veggies such as carrots and Other than the sun, we can get vitamin D from egg sweet potatoes, and orange fruit such yolks, fish oils, saltwater fish and liver. as peaches, mangoes and oranges. Smile B Vitamins: It is a fact food provides us with the energy we Everyone likes to feel refreshed and fresh breath with a beautiful smile fits in Vitamin E- Also similar to need to get through the day. Vitamin B helps regulate the process perfectly with the traditions of healthy living. Whether you already have a healthy vitamins A and C, vitamin E that your body uses to turn that food into energy, making it crucial oral hygiene regimen or know it’s time to better support your oral hygiene, there for you to make sure you’re getting enough vitamin B. B vitamins is an antioxidant which we are usually new ways to improve the health of your mouth for a refreshing smile. come primarily from proteins such as fish, eggs, poultry, meat and know helps protect skin Tooth Brushing Twice a Day: Tooth brushing should be performed twice a day dairy products. The following is a list of the different B vitamins. from environmental exposures such as for at least two minutes each session to remove the sticky build-up of plaque tobacco smoke and before it becomes hardened calculus and leads to cavities. Consider an Thiamine- converts carbohydrates into energy and is radiation. Vitamin necessary for the function of the heart, muscles and electric tooth brush and sudsy cleaning for deep cleaning that may make E helps with the nervous system to function properly. you feel like it’s the first time you’ve really brushed thoroughly. Be certain to immune system change out your tooth brush every two months or so. Niacin-helps maintain healthy skin and nerve function. and metabolic Pantothenic Acid- critical for the metabolism and processes. You can Dental Flossing: Dental flossing twice daily removes food debris that is synthesis of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. get plenty of vitamin responsible for causing the formation of plaque. Flossing also accesses Riboflavin- produces red blood cells and is important for vision. E from vegetables areas that are difficult to reach with a tooth brush. Cavities on Biotin- promotes cell growth and fatty acids. oils, nuts, avocado the sides of the teeth and in difficult to reach areas are better Vitamin B-6-breaks down proteins and helps with nerve and leafy greens. to prevent than to treat with dental fillings, root canals or dental and brain functioning. crowns. continued> Vitamin B-12- makes red blood cells and regulates nerve cell functioning. Folate- helps make red blood cells and DNA. Vitamin K- An interesting fact about vitamin K is that by not getting enough of it, you are likely to bleed more. In fact, newborn babies receive a shot of vitamin K shortly after they are born because of this. Vitamin K helps your body make proteins for healthy bones and tissue. Vitamin K typically comes from green vegetables and Vitamin C- Much like vitamin A, vitamin C is good dark berries. for your skin and helps protect it from environmental exposure. In addition, vitamin C is important for your This overview of the different vitamins your body bones, teeth, gums, blood vessels and connective needs and where you can find them in your daily diet tissue. It also helps your body to absorb iron as well will hopefully encourage you to pay attention to just as calcium, thus promoting healing. You can get plenty how important it is to take vitamins if your diet is not of vitamin C from fruits and vegetables such as red comprised of the foods listed above in the right quantity. berries, bell peppers, broccoli, tomatoes and even Multivitamins can be beneficial. Yet, your physician some juices. recommendations for the types of vitamins you need are the best recommendations to follow. So, check in with your physician to see what is best for you. RYM

® 26 RADIANT YOU Volume 1 Issue 1 27 Vitamin A- Do you know where your beautiful RYM health skin comes from? It is due, in part, from all those A vitamins you are digesting. Since vitamin A is an antioxidant, it helps protect your skin from environmental exposure. Vitamin A Vitamin D- We take in the vast majority of Resolutions for a also promotes a healthy immune system, our vitamin D from sun light. Although we need improves bone and cell growth and vitamin D on a daily basis, it is very possible to helps prevent vision problems. Vitamin get too much of it, which can be harmful to your A is primarily found in whole milk, health. Vitamin D is crucial because it absorbs eggs, and fortified cereal, orange or Refreshing calcium which promotes growth within our bones. green veggies such as carrots and Other than the sun, we can get vitamin D from egg sweet potatoes, and orange fruit such yolks, fish oils, saltwater fish and liver. as peaches, mangoes and oranges. Smile B Vitamins: It is a fact food provides us with the energy we Everyone likes to feel refreshed and fresh breath with a beautiful smile fits in Vitamin E- Also similar to need to get through the day. Vitamin B helps regulate the process perfectly with the traditions of healthy living. Whether you already have a healthy vitamins A and C, vitamin E that your body uses to turn that food into energy, making it crucial oral hygiene regimen or know it’s time to better support your oral hygiene, there for you to make sure you’re getting enough vitamin B. B vitamins is an antioxidant which we are usually new ways to improve the health of your mouth for a refreshing smile. come primarily from proteins such as fish, eggs, poultry, meat and know helps protect skin Tooth Brushing Twice a Day: Tooth brushing should be performed twice a day dairy products. The following is a list of the different B vitamins. from environmental exposures such as for at least two minutes each session to remove the sticky build-up of plaque tobacco smoke and before it becomes hardened calculus and leads to cavities. Consider an Thiamine- converts carbohydrates into energy and is radiation. Vitamin necessary for the function of the heart, muscles and electric tooth brush and sudsy cleaning for deep cleaning that may make E helps with the nervous system to function properly. you feel like it’s the first time you’ve really brushed thoroughly. Be certain to immune system change out your tooth brush every two months or so. Niacin-helps maintain healthy skin and nerve function. and metabolic Pantothenic Acid- critical for the metabolism and processes. You can Dental Flossing: Dental flossing twice daily removes food debris that is synthesis of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. get plenty of vitamin responsible for causing the formation of plaque. Flossing also accesses Riboflavin- produces red blood cells and is important for vision. E from vegetables areas that are difficult to reach with a tooth brush. Cavities on Biotin- promotes cell growth and fatty acids. oils, nuts, avocado the sides of the teeth and in difficult to reach areas are better Vitamin B-6-breaks down proteins and helps with nerve and leafy greens. to prevent than to treat with dental fillings, root canals or dental and brain functioning. crowns. continued> Vitamin B-12- makes red blood cells and regulates nerve cell functioning. Folate- helps make red blood cells and DNA. Vitamin K- An interesting fact about vitamin K is that by not getting enough of it, you are likely to bleed more. In fact, newborn babies receive a shot of vitamin K shortly after they are born because of this. Vitamin K helps your body make proteins for healthy bones and tissue. Vitamin K typically comes from green vegetables and Vitamin C- Much like vitamin A, vitamin C is good dark berries. for your skin and helps protect it from environmental exposure. In addition, vitamin C is important for your This overview of the different vitamins your body bones, teeth, gums, blood vessels and connective needs and where you can find them in your daily diet tissue. It also helps your body to absorb iron as well will hopefully encourage you to pay attention to just as calcium, thus promoting healing. You can get plenty how important it is to take vitamins if your diet is not of vitamin C from fruits and vegetables such as red comprised of the foods listed above in the right quantity. berries, bell peppers, broccoli, tomatoes and even Multivitamins can be beneficial. Yet, your physician some juices. recommendations for the types of vitamins you need are the best recommendations to follow. So, check in with your physician to see what is best for you. RYM

® 26 RADIANT YOU Volume 1 Issue 1 27 Mouthwash: Mouthwash assists in cavities and even tooth whitening. It …to inquire about patient financing controlling cavity causing plaque. So, might be time to change out the old with terms and interest rates that may take a swish twice a day. dental fillings to replace them with be more appealing than your credit Waterpik: If you are concerned about improved materials for enhanced cards. bacteria or have gingivitis or periodontal aesthetics and functionality. …to bring your toothbrush in a EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD disease, check in with your dentist about protective case and dental floss with you placing 5-6 drops of unscented bleach in wherever you go to remove food debris with the water to kill bacteria. Dentistry Etiquette that gets caught between your teeth Red Alinsod, M.D. Tongue Cleaner: Tongue cleaner may Hey! It’s OK when eating. Dr. Red Alinsod is instrumental Dr. Alinsod graduated from Loma Linda University School of be used once or twice day to remove …if you use a straw when drinking ….to inquire about your oral care in the development of aesthetic Medicine in 1986 and completed his OB/GYN residency from unhealthy bio film layers, help prevent products at your dentist’s office where acidic drinks to help prevent decay vulvovaginal surgery. He founded Loma Linda University Medical Center in 1990. He headed the plaque build-up, and freshen breath. you can learn about prescription causing acid from creating cavities in “CAVS” (Congress for Aesthetic Gynecologic Services at George Air Force Base, CA, and Nellis Nutrition: Proper nutrition helps to strength fluoride toothpaste to keep your teeth. Vulvovaginal Surgery) in 2005 and is Air Force Base, NV, and left the left the Air Force as a Major in prevent losing the glisten on your your teeth strong and prevent cavities. …to ask about bad breath and dry considered one of the pioneers of this 1994. Since that time, Dr. Alinsod has built a large and successful evolving field. He is currently the Chair urogynecology, pelvic reconstructive surgery, and aesthetic vaginal teeth from tooth enamel. So, it’s wise Investigate the advantage of tongue mouth syndrome aids to keep your oral of the Women’s Health Advisory Board surgery following. South Coast Urogynecology is a unique center to focus on enamel nurturing foods cleaners that swipe off bacteria, as well cavity feeling fresh, healthy and clean. for Thermi, developing specific devices of excellence and has served the women of Orange County with filled with calcium and phosphorus, as, know the right type of toothbrush, …if you chew sweetened, sugarless and treatments for women who suffer distinction. His patents and inventions include the Lone Star such as chicken, meats, cheeses, nuts dental floss and mouth wash for you. gum containing xylitol so you can from labial and vaginal laxity. Dr. Alinsod APS Vaginal Retractor, the “Sling with Bladder Support”, and the and milk. To scour your teeth for deep …to inquire about sedation dentistry stimulate saliva flow that offers deep is highly sought after in presenting talks locally and nationally and Alinsod Surgical Table and Stand. The Alinsod Scissors, pickups, in teaching physicians the art and science of pelvic reconstructive and clamps were all developed by Dr. Alinsod specifically for pelvic cleaning, indulge in crunchy vegetables aids through oral medication and cleansing qualities. surgery, as well as aesthetic vulvovaginal surgery. His one-on-one reconstructive surgery and to this day are the only instruments and fruits like apples and pears. Drink … if you take in a bit of mouth spray patients comforts to take the fear and surgical preceptorships have had profound effects in the practices specifically designed for urogynecologic surgery. fluoridated water, milk for calcium, and anxiety out of dentistry when you call for every so often to freshen your oral cavity. of many gynecologists and urologists. unsweetened tea. Stay away from drinks your dental appointment. …if you get your teeth whitened since and foods that contain sugar and acid …to ask your dentist about his or you can select just about any shade you that causes cavities. You can use a her background to identify advanced want at your cosmetic dentist’s office. straw if you must drink sugar drinks and expertise in dental implants for a leading …if you see your cosmetic dentist Jeffrey C. Caruth, M.D. use sugar substitutes when possible. edge over dentures and bridges, dental twice or more often every year to keep As the Medical Director of Plano completed a residency in obstetrics-gynecology at Baylor University Dental Visits: Now is a great time for a veneers for a white well-aligned smile your oral cavity up-to-date and prevent Aesthetics, Dr. Jeffrey Caruth is at the Medical Center, where he was the chief resident his last year. He dental check-up. You’ll certainly benefit and dental bonding for small chips, more costly, invasive, restorative dental leading edge of exciting new advances has been board certified since 1995. in the field of cosmetic surgery and Dr. Caruth is considered a national certified expert in the latest from a deep cleaning, screening for cracks and gaps. treatments. RYM aesthetic medicine. Since 1992, he has pioneering rejuvenation techniques. He was one of the first to been one of the premier board-certified perform radio frequency ablation of facial nerves to reduce frown OB-GYN physicians in Plano, TX. Dr. lines on the face. Because of his expertise in feminine rejuvenation Your Healthy Mouth Diet Caruth enjoys helping his patients look and body contouring, Dr. Caruth trains other physicians in the most their best with the latest breakthrough advanced procedures, including ThermiVa. Dr. Caruth is one of Your diet plays a role in the preservation an apple or a pear which are known to the collagen building blocks for firm gums technology, from body contouring and the few surgeons performing the “AWAKE” breast augmentation medical weight loss to smart breast procedure. As a full-service Cosmetic Surgeon, Dr. Caruth of your oral cavity. Certain foods can thwart “scrub” your teeth and may dislodge food which are less likely to experience gum augmentation, anti-aging and skin rejuvenation. also offers services related to women’s overall health such as off unhealthy bacteria, deter plaque build- debris. disease. Add to this celery sticks; you can A graduate of Texas A&M University, Dr. Caruth received his personalized hormone therapy; medical weight loss and the Dr. up that otherwise leads to tooth decay, massage your gums, clean between your medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch and TED Diet. strengthen enamel for glistening teeth, and Mid-Morning teeth and neutralize bacteria with refreshes your breath. Snacking increase salvia flow. Of course, It’s great to start remember to bring water along with Let’s Start with Breakfast snacking with an eight you to enjoy the benefits of six to By adding a cube of cheese and a cup ounce glass of water eight glasses each day! Dr. Edward E. Dickerson, IV is the owner Dr. Dickerson then attended the prestigious and historic Morehouse of green tea to your breakfast, you can for fresh breath and an and medical director for Cape Fear School of Medicine located in Atlanta, GA. He relocated to Fort Aesthetics, Rejuvenating Med Spa, Sam Houston, TX to complete his surgical internship at Brooke combine Ph balancing qualities, bacteria anti-cavity strategy. Your Dinner Time and Fayetteville Plastic Surgery. Such Army Medical Center. Dr. Dickerson then served as the 2nd Brigade killing agents and enamel strengthening. teeth will also welcome Raw vegetables positively a unique distinction compliments his Surgeon of the 325 Airborne Infantry Regimen in the 82nd Airborne Cheese offers a protective coating for a straw if you drink any influence your oral cavity. In Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Division here at Ft. Bragg, NC. He then returned to Brooke Army your teeth, while stimulating saliva dark colored or acidic particular, carrots, cauliflower and practice. Medical Center to complete additional training in Otolaryngology- flow and helping to balance your Ph to drinks to prevent tooth cucumbers stimulate salvia flow for Dr. Edward Dickerson was born in Head & Neck Surgery. He then returned to Ft. Bragg to serve as the Landstuhl, Germany. He attended West Chief of Staff of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at Womack assist with fresh breath and defiance for staining and tooth decay. deep cleaning and may diminish Virginia State College, where he received Army Medical Center. He ultimately achieved the rank of Lieutenant cavity causing bacteria. Green tea also tooth staining due to bacteria. Fruits are a healthy part a Presidential Scholarship. Dr. Dickerson Colonel (LTC). deadens cavity causing bacteria. So, it’s of lunch, specifically For dessert, it’s wise to include graduated Cum Laude with an undergraduate degree in Chemistry. not a bad idea to drink a few cups daily. when you select Vitamin strawberries which offer a hint of Dr. Dickerson was commissioned in 1988 by the ROTC program and As you begin your day’s events, grab C rich kiwis to support whitening for your teeth. branch Medical Service Corps.

® 28 RADIANT YOU Volume 1 Issue 1 29 Mouthwash: Mouthwash assists in cavities and even tooth whitening. It …to inquire about patient financing controlling cavity causing plaque. So, might be time to change out the old with terms and interest rates that may take a swish twice a day. dental fillings to replace them with be more appealing than your credit Waterpik: If you are concerned about improved materials for enhanced cards. bacteria or have gingivitis or periodontal aesthetics and functionality. …to bring your toothbrush in a EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD disease, check in with your dentist about protective case and dental floss with you placing 5-6 drops of unscented bleach in wherever you go to remove food debris with the water to kill bacteria. Dentistry Etiquette that gets caught between your teeth Red Alinsod, M.D. Tongue Cleaner: Tongue cleaner may Hey! It’s OK when eating. Dr. Red Alinsod is instrumental Dr. Alinsod graduated from Loma Linda University School of be used once or twice day to remove …if you use a straw when drinking ….to inquire about your oral care in the development of aesthetic Medicine in 1986 and completed his OB/GYN residency from unhealthy bio film layers, help prevent products at your dentist’s office where acidic drinks to help prevent decay vulvovaginal surgery. He founded Loma Linda University Medical Center in 1990. He headed the plaque build-up, and freshen breath. you can learn about prescription causing acid from creating cavities in “CAVS” (Congress for Aesthetic Gynecologic Services at George Air Force Base, CA, and Nellis Nutrition: Proper nutrition helps to strength fluoride toothpaste to keep your teeth. Vulvovaginal Surgery) in 2005 and is Air Force Base, NV, and left the left the Air Force as a Major in prevent losing the glisten on your your teeth strong and prevent cavities. …to ask about bad breath and dry considered one of the pioneers of this 1994. Since that time, Dr. Alinsod has built a large and successful evolving field. He is currently the Chair urogynecology, pelvic reconstructive surgery, and aesthetic vaginal teeth from tooth enamel. So, it’s wise Investigate the advantage of tongue mouth syndrome aids to keep your oral of the Women’s Health Advisory Board surgery following. South Coast Urogynecology is a unique center to focus on enamel nurturing foods cleaners that swipe off bacteria, as well cavity feeling fresh, healthy and clean. for Thermi, developing specific devices of excellence and has served the women of Orange County with filled with calcium and phosphorus, as, know the right type of toothbrush, …if you chew sweetened, sugarless and treatments for women who suffer distinction. His patents and inventions include the Lone Star such as chicken, meats, cheeses, nuts dental floss and mouth wash for you. gum containing xylitol so you can from labial and vaginal laxity. Dr. Alinsod APS Vaginal Retractor, the “Sling with Bladder Support”, and the and milk. To scour your teeth for deep …to inquire about sedation dentistry stimulate saliva flow that offers deep is highly sought after in presenting talks locally and nationally and Alinsod Surgical Table and Stand. The Alinsod Scissors, pickups, in teaching physicians the art and science of pelvic reconstructive and clamps were all developed by Dr. Alinsod specifically for pelvic cleaning, indulge in crunchy vegetables aids through oral medication and cleansing qualities. surgery, as well as aesthetic vulvovaginal surgery. His one-on-one reconstructive surgery and to this day are the only instruments and fruits like apples and pears. Drink … if you take in a bit of mouth spray patients comforts to take the fear and surgical preceptorships have had profound effects in the practices specifically designed for urogynecologic surgery. fluoridated water, milk for calcium, and anxiety out of dentistry when you call for every so often to freshen your oral cavity. of many gynecologists and urologists. unsweetened tea. Stay away from drinks your dental appointment. …if you get your teeth whitened since and foods that contain sugar and acid …to ask your dentist about his or you can select just about any shade you that causes cavities. You can use a her background to identify advanced want at your cosmetic dentist’s office. straw if you must drink sugar drinks and expertise in dental implants for a leading …if you see your cosmetic dentist Jeffrey C. Caruth, M.D. use sugar substitutes when possible. edge over dentures and bridges, dental twice or more often every year to keep As the Medical Director of Plano completed a residency in obstetrics-gynecology at Baylor University Dental Visits: Now is a great time for a veneers for a white well-aligned smile your oral cavity up-to-date and prevent Aesthetics, Dr. Jeffrey Caruth is at the Medical Center, where he was the chief resident his last year. He dental check-up. You’ll certainly benefit and dental bonding for small chips, more costly, invasive, restorative dental leading edge of exciting new advances has been board certified since 1995. in the field of cosmetic surgery and Dr. Caruth is considered a national certified expert in the latest from a deep cleaning, screening for cracks and gaps. treatments. RYM aesthetic medicine. Since 1992, he has pioneering rejuvenation techniques. He was one of the first to been one of the premier board-certified perform radio frequency ablation of facial nerves to reduce frown OB-GYN physicians in Plano, TX. Dr. lines on the face. Because of his expertise in feminine rejuvenation Your Healthy Mouth Diet Caruth enjoys helping his patients look and body contouring, Dr. Caruth trains other physicians in the most their best with the latest breakthrough advanced procedures, including ThermiVa. Dr. Caruth is one of Your diet plays a role in the preservation an apple or a pear which are known to the collagen building blocks for firm gums technology, from body contouring and the few surgeons performing the “AWAKE” breast augmentation medical weight loss to smart breast procedure. As a full-service Cosmetic Surgeon, Dr. Caruth of your oral cavity. Certain foods can thwart “scrub” your teeth and may dislodge food which are less likely to experience gum augmentation, anti-aging and skin rejuvenation. also offers services related to women’s overall health such as off unhealthy bacteria, deter plaque build- debris. disease. Add to this celery sticks; you can A graduate of Texas A&M University, Dr. Caruth received his personalized hormone therapy; medical weight loss and the Dr. up that otherwise leads to tooth decay, massage your gums, clean between your medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch and TED Diet. strengthen enamel for glistening teeth, and Mid-Morning teeth and neutralize bacteria with refreshes your breath. Snacking increase salvia flow. Of course, It’s great to start remember to bring water along with Let’s Start with Breakfast snacking with an eight you to enjoy the benefits of six to By adding a cube of cheese and a cup ounce glass of water eight glasses each day! Dr. Edward E. Dickerson, IV is the owner Dr. Dickerson then attended the prestigious and historic Morehouse of green tea to your breakfast, you can for fresh breath and an and medical director for Cape Fear School of Medicine located in Atlanta, GA. He relocated to Fort Aesthetics, Rejuvenating Med Spa, Sam Houston, TX to complete his surgical internship at Brooke combine Ph balancing qualities, bacteria anti-cavity strategy. Your Dinner Time and Fayetteville Plastic Surgery. Such Army Medical Center. Dr. Dickerson then served as the 2nd Brigade killing agents and enamel strengthening. teeth will also welcome Raw vegetables positively a unique distinction compliments his Surgeon of the 325 Airborne Infantry Regimen in the 82nd Airborne Cheese offers a protective coating for a straw if you drink any influence your oral cavity. In Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Division here at Ft. Bragg, NC. He then returned to Brooke Army your teeth, while stimulating saliva dark colored or acidic particular, carrots, cauliflower and practice. Medical Center to complete additional training in Otolaryngology- flow and helping to balance your Ph to drinks to prevent tooth cucumbers stimulate salvia flow for Dr. Edward Dickerson was born in Head & Neck Surgery. He then returned to Ft. Bragg to serve as the Landstuhl, Germany. He attended West Chief of Staff of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at Womack assist with fresh breath and defiance for staining and tooth decay. deep cleaning and may diminish Virginia State College, where he received Army Medical Center. He ultimately achieved the rank of Lieutenant cavity causing bacteria. Green tea also tooth staining due to bacteria. Fruits are a healthy part a Presidential Scholarship. Dr. Dickerson Colonel (LTC). deadens cavity causing bacteria. So, it’s of lunch, specifically For dessert, it’s wise to include graduated Cum Laude with an undergraduate degree in Chemistry. not a bad idea to drink a few cups daily. when you select Vitamin strawberries which offer a hint of Dr. Dickerson was commissioned in 1988 by the ROTC program and As you begin your day’s events, grab C rich kiwis to support whitening for your teeth. branch Medical Service Corps.

® 28 RADIANT YOU Volume 1 Issue 1 29 Martin A. Garcia, M.D. Robert D. Moore, M.D. Dr. Robert D. Moore is an Surgery) for 6 years. Dr. Moore was also awarded the prestigious Dr. Garcia received both his With a strong belief that patients should receive “total internationally recognized “Golden Laparoscope Award” for best surgical video at the 2014 undergraduate degree and medical care,” Dr. Garcia’s patient-centric approach has earned him Laparoscopic Urogynecological and AAGL Global Congress. degree from Vanderbilt University, the trust and dedication of many life-long clients. Among his Aesthetic Vaginal Reconstructive Dr. Moore is board certified and a Fellow of the American where he played football and special interests and skills are gynecological endocrinology Surgeon who has operated on patients College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (FACOG) as well as the baseball in the SEC. He completed and infertility, and the recognition of one of the best high- from all over the US and the world. American College of Surgeons (FACS) and International College his residency in OB/GYN at the risk OB/GYNs in all of the greater Jacksonville area. Despite He is widely known throughout the of Surgeons (FICS). In 2013, he became one of the FIRST Board University of Alabama. He has been having delivered over 10,000 newborns, Dr. Garcia remains world for his pioneering techniques Certified Urogynecologists through The American Board of in private practice since 1983. committed to staying on top of advancements in surgical in minimally invasive vaginal Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inc., and its Division of Female Pelvic During his 29 years he has served on procedures (particularly vaginal rejuvenation), and is certified reconstructive surgery and more Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS). He is member numerous medical advisory boards to perform robotic surgeries. In an effort to provide “total recently in the field of sexual medicine and aesthetic vaginal of the American Association of Gyn Laparoscopists, American seeking his insight and expertise. As care” to his patients, Dr. Garcia co-founded FamWell MD. surgery. He has received prominent awards in his field including Urogynecology Society, International Urogynecology Association, well, he is often called upon to preside over medical staff at being named to Castle Connolly “Top Doctor Award” 2013-2014, and the American Urologic Association and a Fellow of the The various area hospitals. Americas Best Doctors List (8 years) and Consumers Research Royal Society of Medicine, London, England. He is also the Council Americas Top Ob/Gyn list (for Vaginal Reconstructive Executive Editor-in-Chief of the Online Journal of Urology.

Elizebeth Harmon, M.D. Susan G. Murrmann, M.D. Dr. Susan G. Murrmann is one of the Methodist Healthcare Foundation and has served on In 1991, Dr. Harmon founded the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) and a of the co-founders of the McDonald the committee for the Methodist Healthcare Cancer Center Salem Women’s Clinic because she Fellow of American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Murrmann Women’s Clinic, and Luncheon that has welcomed guests such as Queen Noor, First saw the need for high-quality women’s (ACOG). Medical Director of the McDonald Lady Barbara Bush, and Tom Brokaw. medical care in an environment that I grew up in a large family where money was scarce and Murrmann Center for Skin, Laser, and In 2011, Dr. Murrmann was instrumental in bringing fosters kindness and warmth. Dr. education a dream. I worked hard to put myself through college Healthy Aging. She is a sought-after the program “Hot Flash Havoc” to Memphis and served as Harmon retired from obstetrics in 2007 and medical school. Throughout the long years of training, I lecturer and television commentator a member of the expert panel on female menopause. Dr. to focus on gynecology and aesthetics. dreamed of an office that would serve women in a caring and on a variety of women’s health Murrmann graduated with honors from Bradley University in In 2010, Salem Women’s Clinic moved nurturing environment. Salem Women’s Clinic and Bella Rose topics including, heart disease and Peoria, Illinois, she studied at The Chicago Medical School/ to a stately, fully renovated space with Medi-spa is the realization of that dream: A medical office that minimally invasive surgery in women. University of the Health Sciences graduating with multiple the latest, most innovative equipment. focuses on women that is beautiful and inviting with the latest An ardent believer in raising awareness about women’s honors, served two years of her residency at the University Dr. Harmon opened Bella Rose Medispa in 2011 to help her technology. I make sure that women are healthy and educated health issues, she served on the Board of Directors of the of Illinois, and two years of residency at the University of patients and other women from throughout the Salem, OR area about their bodies throughout every phase of their life. American Heart Association and is immediate past President Tennessee in Obstetrics and Gynecology. with all their aesthetic needs. Dr. Harmon is Board-Certified by of the AHA Board in 2005. She is the Chairman of the board

Sherry Thomas, M.D. Dr. Sherry Thomas, become world recognized for her charity organization “Life John Miklos, M.D. Urogynecologist and Surgeon, MD, Changing Moments” which brings her skills along with others Dr. Miklos is an internationally Council of America “Americas Top Obstetrician Gynecologist MPH, FACOG has years of experience to Africa where women can receive the same level of medical recognized expert in Laparoscopic, Award” for 6 consecutive years, American Association of in successfully treating specific care as they do in the Western world. Dr. Thomas’ remarkable Urogynecologic, and Aesthetics Gynecologic Laparoscopy – “Jerome Hoffman Award” and the conditions that afflict her female charity work has garnered her worldwide attention for her Reconstructive Vaginal Surgery. prestigious “Golden Laparoscope Award – 2001 and 2014.” patients. Dr. Thomas has become noble efforts. Dr. Miklos is the first fellowship- Dr. Miklos is Board-Certified by the American Board of world renowned for her skill and For women who may have serious, hard case, or difficult trained Urogynecologist/ Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inc., and its Division of Female expertise in treating serious medical to treat conditions of prolapse, a cystocele and incontinence Laparoscopic surgeon to receive Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) and is a conditions, such as incontinence, to name a few, getting the very best diagnosis and expert subspecialty training in Aesthetic Fellow in good standing of: American College of Obstetrics and cystocele, prolapse, and performing hysterectomies. treatment by a top rated surgeon is vital to the protection Vaginal Reconstructive Surgery, Gynecology (FACOG), American College of Surgeons (FACS), Dr. Thomas completed her medical degree at the University of your health. Seeking out the best women’s doctor is the and is one of the first board International College of Surgeons (FICS) and a member of: of Texas, as well as a Master’s in Public Health from the first step towards the recovery of your health. Dr. Sherry certified urogynecologists. This unique melding of multiple American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL), University of California. She has been a Fellow member of the Thomas has certainly demonstrated her skills, knowledge and fellowships and training has made Dr. Miklos one of the most American Urogynecology Society (AUGS), American Urologic American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology since 1991. experience for women both here in the US and in Africa. sought after surgeons in the world for laparoscopic (mini Association (AUA) and Society of Gynecologic Surgeons. In addition to her medical practice, Dr. Thomas has incision) reconstructive vaginal surgery as well as cosmetic vaginal surgery. He is the recipient of many nationally and internationally recognized awards including: Castle Connolly Radiant You magazine’s editorial advisory board is comprised of well-known, experienced healthcare professionals. Our board members are “Top Doctor Award” for 12 consecutive years, America’s “Best at the top of their respective fields and help ensure accuracy of our content. The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by Radiant You Doctors Award” for 10 consecutive years, Consumer Research authors are independent of the editorial advisory board members and any organizations with which they are associated.

We extend our deepest gratitude to our editorial board members for sharing in our goal to better educate consumers about relevant, newsworthy healthcare issues of today.

® 30 RADIANT YOU Volume 1 Issue 1 31 Martin A. Garcia, M.D. Robert D. Moore, M.D. Dr. Robert D. Moore is an Surgery) for 6 years. Dr. Moore was also awarded the prestigious Dr. Garcia received both his With a strong belief that patients should receive “total internationally recognized “Golden Laparoscope Award” for best surgical video at the 2014 undergraduate degree and medical care,” Dr. Garcia’s patient-centric approach has earned him Laparoscopic Urogynecological and AAGL Global Congress. degree from Vanderbilt University, the trust and dedication of many life-long clients. Among his Aesthetic Vaginal Reconstructive Dr. Moore is board certified and a Fellow of the American where he played football and special interests and skills are gynecological endocrinology Surgeon who has operated on patients College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (FACOG) as well as the baseball in the SEC. He completed and infertility, and the recognition of one of the best high- from all over the US and the world. American College of Surgeons (FACS) and International College his residency in OB/GYN at the risk OB/GYNs in all of the greater Jacksonville area. Despite He is widely known throughout the of Surgeons (FICS). In 2013, he became one of the FIRST Board University of Alabama. He has been having delivered over 10,000 newborns, Dr. Garcia remains world for his pioneering techniques Certified Urogynecologists through The American Board of in private practice since 1983. committed to staying on top of advancements in surgical in minimally invasive vaginal Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inc., and its Division of Female Pelvic During his 29 years he has served on procedures (particularly vaginal rejuvenation), and is certified reconstructive surgery and more Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS). He is member numerous medical advisory boards to perform robotic surgeries. In an effort to provide “total recently in the field of sexual medicine and aesthetic vaginal of the American Association of Gyn Laparoscopists, American seeking his insight and expertise. As care” to his patients, Dr. Garcia co-founded FamWell MD. surgery. He has received prominent awards in his field including Urogynecology Society, International Urogynecology Association, well, he is often called upon to preside over medical staff at being named to Castle Connolly “Top Doctor Award” 2013-2014, and the American Urologic Association and a Fellow of the The various area hospitals. Americas Best Doctors List (8 years) and Consumers Research Royal Society of Medicine, London, England. He is also the Council Americas Top Ob/Gyn list (for Vaginal Reconstructive Executive Editor-in-Chief of the Online Journal of Urology.

Elizebeth Harmon, M.D. Susan G. Murrmann, M.D. Dr. Susan G. Murrmann is one of the Methodist Healthcare Foundation and has served on In 1991, Dr. Harmon founded the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) and a of the co-founders of the McDonald the committee for the Methodist Healthcare Cancer Center Salem Women’s Clinic because she Fellow of American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Murrmann Women’s Clinic, and Luncheon that has welcomed guests such as Queen Noor, First saw the need for high-quality women’s (ACOG). Medical Director of the McDonald Lady Barbara Bush, and Tom Brokaw. medical care in an environment that I grew up in a large family where money was scarce and Murrmann Center for Skin, Laser, and In 2011, Dr. Murrmann was instrumental in bringing fosters kindness and warmth. Dr. education a dream. I worked hard to put myself through college Healthy Aging. She is a sought-after the program “Hot Flash Havoc” to Memphis and served as Harmon retired from obstetrics in 2007 and medical school. Throughout the long years of training, I lecturer and television commentator a member of the expert panel on female menopause. Dr. to focus on gynecology and aesthetics. dreamed of an office that would serve women in a caring and on a variety of women’s health Murrmann graduated with honors from Bradley University in In 2010, Salem Women’s Clinic moved nurturing environment. Salem Women’s Clinic and Bella Rose topics including, heart disease and Peoria, Illinois, she studied at The Chicago Medical School/ to a stately, fully renovated space with Medi-spa is the realization of that dream: A medical office that minimally invasive surgery in women. University of the Health Sciences graduating with multiple the latest, most innovative equipment. focuses on women that is beautiful and inviting with the latest An ardent believer in raising awareness about women’s honors, served two years of her residency at the University Dr. Harmon opened Bella Rose Medispa in 2011 to help her technology. I make sure that women are healthy and educated health issues, she served on the Board of Directors of the of Illinois, and two years of residency at the University of patients and other women from throughout the Salem, OR area about their bodies throughout every phase of their life. American Heart Association and is immediate past President Tennessee in Obstetrics and Gynecology. with all their aesthetic needs. Dr. Harmon is Board-Certified by of the AHA Board in 2005. She is the Chairman of the board

Sherry Thomas, M.D. Dr. Sherry Thomas, become world recognized for her charity organization “Life John Miklos, M.D. Urogynecologist and Surgeon, MD, Changing Moments” which brings her skills along with others Dr. Miklos is an internationally Council of America “Americas Top Obstetrician Gynecologist MPH, FACOG has years of experience to Africa where women can receive the same level of medical recognized expert in Laparoscopic, Award” for 6 consecutive years, American Association of in successfully treating specific care as they do in the Western world. Dr. Thomas’ remarkable Urogynecologic, and Aesthetics Gynecologic Laparoscopy – “Jerome Hoffman Award” and the conditions that afflict her female charity work has garnered her worldwide attention for her Reconstructive Vaginal Surgery. prestigious “Golden Laparoscope Award – 2001 and 2014.” patients. Dr. Thomas has become noble efforts. Dr. Miklos is the first fellowship- Dr. Miklos is Board-Certified by the American Board of world renowned for her skill and For women who may have serious, hard case, or difficult trained Urogynecologist/ Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inc., and its Division of Female expertise in treating serious medical to treat conditions of prolapse, a cystocele and incontinence Laparoscopic surgeon to receive Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) and is a conditions, such as incontinence, to name a few, getting the very best diagnosis and expert subspecialty training in Aesthetic Fellow in good standing of: American College of Obstetrics and cystocele, prolapse, and performing hysterectomies. treatment by a top rated surgeon is vital to the protection Vaginal Reconstructive Surgery, Gynecology (FACOG), American College of Surgeons (FACS), Dr. Thomas completed her medical degree at the University of your health. Seeking out the best women’s doctor is the and is one of the first board International College of Surgeons (FICS) and a member of: of Texas, as well as a Master’s in Public Health from the first step towards the recovery of your health. Dr. Sherry certified urogynecologists. This unique melding of multiple American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL), University of California. She has been a Fellow member of the Thomas has certainly demonstrated her skills, knowledge and fellowships and training has made Dr. Miklos one of the most American Urogynecology Society (AUGS), American Urologic American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology since 1991. experience for women both here in the US and in Africa. sought after surgeons in the world for laparoscopic (mini Association (AUA) and Society of Gynecologic Surgeons. In addition to her medical practice, Dr. Thomas has incision) reconstructive vaginal surgery as well as cosmetic vaginal surgery. He is the recipient of many nationally and internationally recognized awards including: Castle Connolly Radiant You magazine’s editorial advisory board is comprised of well-known, experienced healthcare professionals. Our board members are “Top Doctor Award” for 12 consecutive years, America’s “Best at the top of their respective fields and help ensure accuracy of our content. The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by Radiant You Doctors Award” for 10 consecutive years, Consumer Research authors are independent of the editorial advisory board members and any organizations with which they are associated.

We extend our deepest gratitude to our editorial board members for sharing in our goal to better educate consumers about relevant, newsworthy healthcare issues of today.

® 30 RADIANT YOU Volume 1 Issue 1 31 Ask The Expert Do you have questions about treatments, products or procedures? Write to [email protected]. We cannot respond to questions individually, but each issue of Radiant You Magazine will include a column in which our network of physicians and aesthetic professionals answer the questions we receive..

Q: Is it ok to have age related memory loss? — Tammy G., Atlanta, GA

A: Age related memory loss is understandable for most every person over 55. Regardless, the onset of memory loss signifies a call to action. A consultation with a physician will assist in ruling out a condition that may require immediate attention for the goal of an optimized outcome that may mean the difference between life, quality of life and fatality. The Detail Age related memory loss is common among many. The biological clock may tick and turn in different ways when compared to former decades. It’s not uncommon for many to experience some natural signs of aging in the form of memory loss. This does not necessarily mean that an independent lifestyle is unrealistic, but it might be wise to know what may occur naturally for better planning. The sudden onset of memory loss may signify an emergency, further described below. This is different than age related memory changes. Age related memory loss may be OK, depending upon your physician’s recommendations, which is particularly important to learn if you require a maintenance medication like insulin for diabetes. Age related memory loss may be a neurological condition identified by the bullets below. Alternatively, age related memory loss may signify an ophthalmology condition as sited below the bullets. Neurological Signs • It May Be OK, if you can’t find what you are looking for every so often. • It May Be OK, if you temporarily forget the day of the week or an appointment. • It May Be OK, if you make a poor choice every once in a while. • It May Be OK, if you miss one bill payment. • It May Be OK, if you forget a word every so often. • It May Be OK, if you experience subtle signs of vision loss and go for a vision test. Indeed, the above mentioned types of changes are not necessarily considered a medical condition. Still, a physician diagnosis is important to assist in ruling out other conditions. In fact, bringing a support person to the consultation may enhance the opportunity for an accurate diagnosis because people with the above mentioned medical conditions may not be able to recognize their symptoms due to the nature of the condition. Ophthalmology Signs Cataracts and presbyopia are common among those 40 and up, which is signified by cloudy vision or vision loss. Early stage cataracts and presbyopia may be treated with Refractive Lens Exchange, for those who qualify. A neurologically based vision concern and other eye conditions may be ruled out for more serious symptoms. Select medical conditions are more common; some of which may require emergency care. For this reason, it is wise to check in with your physician or an emergency room at the onset of symptoms. RYM

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