Two Minutes at Our Dental Office Could Save Your Life

You may have heard in the news of Michael Douglas’ battle with throat cancer, but he is not alone in this fight: more than 100 new individuals will be diagnosed with oral cancer each day.

What may be even more alarming is that it kills one person every hour of every day, a trend that has been consistent for more than 40 years.

Growth and accessibility are the trends in Yoga now. Nowhere was that more evident than on a recent day in June − the kick-off for Virginia Yoga The Week − when over 2500 people participated in the third annual Love Your Body Day at Reston Town Center. The day began with a Flow Yoga class and ended with a closing celebration concert by Wade Morrisette, a kirtan and indie pop-rock musician and yoga therapist.

Free classes − full to capacity − went on all day. The wide diversity of classes included everything from Beginners Yoga to Rocket Yoga to Synergy Yoga for the family to a special therapeutic class of Yoga for the Lower Back. The Reston kick-off was followed by a week of more than 100 free and discounted yoga classes and events held in studios and wellness centers through out the area.

For well over a decade, the healthcare world has been looking at the link between your oral and your overall health, most often referred as the oral systemic connection. In the September issue of O Magazine, we were happy to see a medical topic that addressed going to the dentist as both an indicator and a solution. The topic was CRP and its effects on the cardiovascular system.

What is CRP? The J Journal of Periodontology reported that inflammatory effects from periodontal disease−a chronic bacterial infection of the gums−cause oral bacterial byproducts to enter the bloodstream and trigger the liver to make proteins such as CRP that inflame arteries and promote blood clot formation. This chronic inflammation is also linked conclusively to other chronic conditions such as diabetes, pregnancy complications, respiratory conditions and even cancer.

Bored? Stuck in a rut? Need something new? Simmer down ladies; this isn’t the start of a bad personal ad. But if you are sick of the same old boring treadmill routine, the elliptical just isn’t cutting it anymore, or you have hit a plateau and need to spice up your workout regime, you might just find what you’ve been looking for here.
 

After three children and eight years of marriage, Jennifer*, 33, professed to her husband that she was through with having sex forever. Once the sizzle in the marital bedroom fizzles, why does this happen, and what can be done to reclaim that part of a relationship? The U.S. National Health and Social Life Survey found that two percent of married respondents reported no sexual intimacy in the past year. The definition of a nonsexual marriage is typically broadened to include those where sexual intimacy occurs less than ten times per year. Newsweek estimates that about 15 to 20 percent of couples are in a sexless marriage, which translates to approximately 40 million couples.

Every year towards the end of summer, my hair starts looking a little dull, feeling a bit dry and just appearing lifeless. My guess is that your hair might be looking and feeling the same way. What can you do to repair your summer hair?

Clarify

Everyday styling products such as hair spray, gel and leave-in conditioner can cause a build-up over time. Add to that chlorine, and other “gunk” found in the ocean or lake and it’s no wonder your hair looks flat and dull. Regular shampoos alone cannot remove all of the build-up that ‘s weighing your hair down.

DR. ANGELA BESS is one of the area most trusted gynecologists. After finishing up her studies and practicing in New Jersey, she moved her family to Northern Virginia where she heads The Women’s Wellness & Cosmetic Laser Center of Loudoun.

You are a well-known gynecologist in the Northern Virginia area, you were also an obstetrician, what made you decide to end that part of your business?

I have been delivering babies in the private practice setting for the past 11 years. It has been both humbling and rewarding to actively participate in this life-changing event with so many dynamic patients and families. I decided to phase out the obstetric part of my practice this year. Practicing obstetrics is particularly stressful due to the nature of the specialty. The unpredictable schedule makes it rather challenging when it comes to lifestyle, particularly when that lifestyle involves being both a business owner and a parent. I decided to eliminate obstetrics from my practice in an effort to create balance in my life.

Summer on the east coast is in full force.  This hot weather can make you feel like you are melting on the inside; the trick is to keep your makeup from melting on the outside.  Sure a dewy glow is nice, but an oil slick – I think not.  Less really is more during the summer.  Take a look at these 5 makeup must haves for summer:

1.  Tinted Moisturizer – Summer makeup should be light, quick and easy.  Instead of a heavy foundation, try a tinted moisturizer to hydrate and even out your skin tone.  Press a little concealer on areas that need a bit more coverage.  Try Laura Mercier’s Tinted Moisturizer that has an SPF of 20 and also comes in an oil-free formula.