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360 Chiropractic, Frisco Family YMCA and Legacy ER host health fair to provide screenings & family fun for the community, benefits the Genesis Women’s Shelter

Health Fair

FRISCO, TEXAS (May 2, 2012) – 360 Chiropractic & Wellness, in partnership with the Frisco Family YMCA, is hosting the Frisco Health and Wellness Fair on May 19.  The event is co-sponsored by Legacy ER. This is one of the few health fairs designed to provide health screenings, donor opportunities and fun for families while benefiting a nonprofit charity.  The Genesis Women’s Shelter is the beneficiary of a portion of vendor sales and the collection of baby and hygiene items during the event.

The health fair, which is free and open to the public, will take place at the Frisco Family YMCA, 3415 W. Main Street in Frisco. There will be free screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose testing, dental and spinal – provided by Centennial Medical Center, 380 Family Dentistry, and 360 Chiropractic & Wellness.

Carter’s Blood Care will provide a free mini-physical at the time of a donation that includes an iron level check.  Be the match will conduct DNA swabs and register those interested in becoming bone marrow donors.  There will also be information booths for home, financial wellness, and sports organizations as well as activities for children including face painting, bounce houses, snow cones by Scallywags, music and raffles.

WHAT: Frisco Health and Wellness Fair

WHERE: Frisco Family YMCA, 3515 W. Main Street, Frisco

WHEN: Saturday, May 19, 2012 – from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

COST: FREE, nominal fee for Face Painting and Snow Cones

*Requesting Donations - Baby items (diapers, wipes, etc), Hygiene items, or monetary donation for the Genesis Women’s Shelter.

Additional community partners will have booths providing information, services or products and include:

• Angel Mobile Health
• Bryan Brickman Real Estate
• Frisco Aquatics
• Frisco Cares
• Frisco Family Services Center
• Girl Scouts – health & safety
• Green Peridot
• iThinkLocal
• Joe Hockaday Accounting
• Lady Vee Jewelry
• Legal Shield
• Lone Star Benefits
• Luke’s Locker
• Mary Kay
• North Dallas Mixed Martial Arts
• Nothing Bundt Cakes
• Organo Gold Coffee
• Simply Fit Meals
• Yoga on Main

*About the Genesis Women’s Shelter:

Founded in 1997, the Genesis Alliance is composed of more than 600 women who support the mission of Genesis Women’s Shelter to alleviate family violence through volunteerism, education, and community awareness. Genesis’ mission is to end the epidemic of domestic violence against women and children by stopping individual victimization and reducing the devastating impact of family violence through safety, shelter and expert services to battered women and their children.

Genesis is committed to preventing violence by raising the level of community awareness regarding the pervasiveness and effects of domestic violence. If you need a safe place, call the Genesis Hotline: 214-946-HELP (4357) Help is free and confidential.

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We know that Symptomatic Hypothyroidism in pregnancy can cause mental retardation, miscarriage, and preterm delivery.  There is definite controversy as to the effect of Subclinical or Asymptomatic Hypothyroidism, it is defined by elevated Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (aka Thyrotropin), but normal Thyroid hormone levels such as Free T4.

Read more here.

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A miscarriage is an unfortunate event for many mothers-to-be. It commonly occurs in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy that’s why doctors always advise pregnant women to not engage in strenuous activities or subject themselves to stress during the early stages of pregnancy.

Studies show that about half of all early miscarriages are caused by underdevelopment of the pregnancy itself. This usually happens because of a genetic or chromosomal problem. The other 50% however can be caused by anything –the main culprit being stress. It is important to note though that miscarriages can’t always be explained as thoroughly as we’d want them to.

Causes

Also referred to as a spontaneous abortion, a miscarriage occurs about 70% both in recognized and unrecognized pregnancies. Because this loss occurs at an early period of the pregnancy, it is usually impossible for the mother to know that she was actually pregnant.

Maternal Illnesses

Certain maternal illnesses can also cause a miscarriage but doctors say these are rather uncommon. Smoking mothers-to-be should stop smoking, medical practitioners say, because this also increases the risk of losing the baby. Another cause is the woman’s age. Although a lot of women are getting pregnant at the age of 40 and successfully have a baby, it is still safer for women to get pregnant at a young age.

Symptoms

If you are pregnant and are afraid to miscarry, you should take a look at the symptoms of a miscarriage. The most common is bleeding. Abdominal pain is also one symptom you should watch out for. It is also important to note that when a miscarriage happens, it cannot be stopped. If you are experiencing these symptoms, you should go to a doctor right away. But when does a woman know when to consult with a doctor regarding this problem? This is the reason why regular doctor visits are needed by pregnant women.

Please consult your trusted Frisco infertility specialist for more information about miscarriage causes and fertility treatments.

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The kids are now schooling the parents on Pediatric Dentistry, the following are some facts you need to know about your children’s dental care.
According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, parents should bring their kids to the dentist on their first birthday. This idea is rather surprising especially to new parents but it is the best way to prevent early childhood cavities in kids.
One study shows that many children already have cavity by age 2 –a rather alarming news for many parents. Cavities however are not the only things parents should worry about. New parents should also learn how to take care of their infant’s or toddler’s mouth. Oral habits of the child should also be noted by the parents as well as learn about the proper use of fluoride.
There are so many things to take into consideration. In fact, you should also know certain tricks on how to prevent damage on your child’s teeth.
The question is, which dentist are you going to go to? In recent years, dental schools in the world prepared their graduates to care for teeth of young children. However, not many dentists are comfortable with dealing with infants and young children. It would be best for parents to call a few dentists and ask whether they are comfortable in dealing with infants and young kids. You may also ask what age should be your child’s first visit. This question is case to case basis though because the needs of one child are always different from another especially when it comes to taking care of their teeth.
It is also important that new parents can talk freely to the dentist about their concerns related to the child’s mouth hygiene. Cooperation on the part of the parents and the dentist is after all, very important.

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Male infertility is just as much reason you are having trouble conceiving as much as women, women just get more hype. The following are recent news and studies about simple actions that can be hurting your chances of conception.

Boxers or Briefs?

Turns out this doesn’t matter, we’ve heard many rumors boxer are best during conception but more importantly is comfort. It doesn’t matter what your guy wears as long as he’s comfortable.

Age.

Male fertility does decline with age. We have all heard of men in their later years still conceiving but sperm count does decrease dramatically.

Electronics.

Recent studies have called attention to cell phone and laptops and their interference with conception. Cell phone frequencies have been rumored to play a part in submission of free radicals into sperm. Although not proven, keep the cell phone out of the pants pocket and in your women’s purse. Guys, keep your laptop on your desk, not on your lap. Excess heat can kill sperm and decrease numbers dramatically.

Stress.

I don’t think anyone is surprised that stress plays a large part in conception for both partners. Stress of trying to conceive can escalate the problem. There are many functions that can be hindered in the reproductive system of men especially the one that controls sperm density. Both partners reducing stress through exercise and laughter can increase your chances of conception.

Weight.

It is proven in many studies weight issues and obesity decreases your chances significantly of conception. Increasing weight means decreasing sperm count. Also, sperm can be misshapen and interfere with penetrating the egg. #1 New Years Resolution for Successful Conception here.

Learn more about causes of infertility here. If your in the Frisco and surrounding areas please visits the leading infertility specialists here. Including the newest female infertility specialist in Frisco, Dr. Rinku Mehta.

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The experts at The Bump answered a all to frequently asked question, “What are some tips for finding the right pediatrician for baby?”

If you have had a child you know how daunting this task can be. Ideally, you want to keep the same pediatrician throughout your child life so the doctor has a long relationship with your family. If something goes wrong with your child the doctor has a mental picture of your child’s medical history and would be the best person to turn to for quick treatment. The following is a Bump Expert on tips of finding a great pediatrician for you and your newborn…

First and foremost: ask around. Good old-fashioned of word of mouth is probably the best way to find a great doc. No matter what med school a pediatrician graduated from, it really all boils down to their patients’ reports. You can’t go wrong by asking your friends and family for advice in this department — you’ll be sure to get an honest answer and a valued rec from someone.

Also try calling up your insurance company to get a list of doctors in your area that accept your plan. Once you’ve got a list of possible candidates, start making some phone calls and setting up consultations (don’t worry, they’re usually free). A round of interviews will weed the bad ones from the good, and you should have yourself a good doc in no time. And don’t stress to much about it! It’s easy to get worked up about all the details and decision leading up to baby’s arrival, but keep in mind that nothing is irreversible. If it turns out later that the pediatrician you picked isn’t quite working out, you’ll simply find a new one and move on. That’s all!

The following is a great response I found below in the comments area:

We ended up going with the pedi that was in the delivery room during my c/s. She was excellent, informative, reassuring and related well to us and our LO. She wasn’t taking patients but she made an exception for us because we had a good repoir. She originally recommended a pedi in another practice, which probably would have been fine, but we LOVE her!

The next quote goes over choosing a local vs long distance pediatrician:

We were actually referred to a doctor from a few friends and it was also on the list my midwife gave me. My main concern was that it takes 30 minutes to get to his office. I talked with my midwife about everything and what she said makes sense: having a doctor that you are comfortable with, listens to you and fits your beliefs should take top priority during the first year of a childs life (this is when most doctors will be pushy in their “opinion” and is difficult as a first time mom wanting to do everything right for baby). What we came up with was using this doctor for the first year and then transitioning to someone local, as when baby gets a little older office visits will only be for emergencies. Then again, if we love this office we may stay there!

Forest Lane Pediatrics offers FREE pre-natal visits for parents and moms. Please click here to find out more!

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Norm Goldstein owner of For Kids By Kids, wrote an article about his journey with his daughter Cassidy and tips on how to raise a future entrepreneur. The best advice in this article is “Don’t be a Grown-Up Buzzkill”, Goldstein explains children might do interesting and creative things that parents are likely to stop. Parents are also the first to say NO or throw out other negatives that hinder the creative process. We have all seen this in each industry we are in and we’ve seen the damage it does to self esteem and innovation. Like Goldstein mentioned, his daughter was digging through the trash to find bits and piece to her big invention. Any parent would put a stop to this immediately but hindering the process stops innovation all together. Goldstein recomends to support the invention process within reason, you kid needs support and more importantly, you money.

Read original article HERE.

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Going Green Parenting from the Editor at The Bump.

Make Your Own Baby Food.

Making the food in bulk and storing is the best plan of actions. Wash your fruits and veggies, steam or boil, throw ‘em in the blender, hit puree, strain and freeze.  Not your scene? Try organic store-bought versions. You’ll find a ton of options from Gerber and Earth’s Best on the shelves, or hit the freezer section for a frozen baby meal from Plum Organics or the Brooklyn-based Happy Baby. (Frozen baby foods may have more nutrients intact.)

Use Non-toxic Cleaners

Take measures to avoid contact with all cleaners, you and your baby. Dilute your chosen suds (non-toxic or not), give all surfaces a clean-water rinse after scrubbing, wash sponges and cloths thoroughly, and allow the area a few hours of ventilation. Try an earth-friendly sling made of organic cotton and hemp. (Crops of hemp enrich the soil and decrease run-off.)

Stay Away from Plastics

Buy toys made from organic fibers, wood, or other natural materials. Can’t avoid the influx of plastics? Just be sure to donate them when baby’s done — many major hospitals accept used toys made of hard plastics.

Diapers

As for the diaper: Cloth or disposable? Cloth diapers will save you money in the long run but require more maintenance. It’s a tricky question, and some moms are even getting fed up and going diaper-free! (We aren’t so brave.) Check out gDiapers — this new company makes a biodegradable, flushable insert that fits inside a breathable liner.

Related articles

• Bringing Up Baby Organically (webmd.com)
• Happy Green Baby (theuncookedlife.wordpress.com)
• gDiapers Now Offers Parents A Cloth Diaper Option (prweb.com)
• How to Make Inexpensive and Nutritious Baby Food! (housewifesutopia.com)

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Pregnancy and motherhood are well worth the effort but some lasting side effects are more difficult than others to get rid of. The recent trend in Mommy Makeovers have had the increase benefit of less recovery time and reduction in surgical fees when procedures are performed at the same time.

Why the Tummy Tuck?

Why have more women been opting for the Tummy Tuck in Frisco? No matter how stringent your diet and how many miles your run per week, it can be naturally impossible for you to lose the excess skin around the abdomen. Abdominoplasty or the Tummy Tuck can be the only way to tighten the excess skin and loosened muscle around the abdomen. The sagging between the naval and can be brought in to leave a natural and toned look to the midsection.

How Long after Child Birth?

First, it is advised to wait until after you are finished having children to undergo a Mommy Makeover. The standard time is over 6 months after you deliver and at the digression of your surgeon. Keep in mind recovery time prohibits you from heavy lifting and allows you limited movement. Abdominoplasty should not be used as a substitute for a healthy diet and proper exercise. Please consult your trusted Frisco Contouring Specialist for more details.

Related articles

• What is a Mommy Makeover? (friscobotox.blogspot.com)
• What is a Tummy Tuck? (dallasfacelift.blogspot.com)
• Legs are Back: Laser & Vein Therapy (friscobotox.blogspot.com)

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Causes of Sinusitis

Allergens and pollutants trigger inflammation in the nasal passages and disrupt the process to remove bacteria. The bacteria begin to multiply and coat the lining of the nasal passages and form an infection. Fungi are also are an increasing cause of chronic sinusitis, the most susceptible are with a weakened immune system.

Symptoms

A sinus infection can cause symptoms like pressure around the nose, eyes, cheeks, increased headaches and develop a fever and nasal congestion.  Immediate symptoms will include fever, weakness, fatigue, cough and congestion.

Treatment Chronic Sinusitis

Treatments include antibiotics, decongestants and pain relievers. Over the counter relief includes saline nasal sprays vaporizers and heat pads. Nasal spray can decrease inflammation of the nasal cavities; steroid nasal spray can decrease nasal inflammation. If you have chronic sinusitis it might take weeks to alleviate nasal inflammation completely. It might take up to 2 weeks of using prescribed steroid nasal spray before you see the full effects.

Treatment Acute Sinusitis

The most common form of sinusitis is acute sinusitis or sinus infection. This is the quickest to treat and includes antibiotics.  A bacterial infection is most likely the cause of the sinusitis, so an acute sinus infection can most likely be relived after a few days of antibiotics. Taking the full prescribed amount is mandatory, even if the patient is feeling 100% back to normal, bacterial immunity can develop if the infection is not completely cured.

If your child or loved one is experiencing any of these symptoms please visit your trusted pediatrician in the Frisco area to discuss treatment options.

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