Cheryl C. lost over 90 pounds with the help of a procedure from West Medical.

Weight loss procedures offer solutions that make reducing weight and maintaining the results more manageable than with diet and exercise alone by getting at the root of the problem and reducing the appetite.

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)
November 26, 2019

An October 16 article on Prevention told the story of a Kentucky woman who was able to lose 150 pounds after having weight loss surgery. The woman spoke of how she had previously attempted to lose the weight permanently through dieting programs and fitness classes, only to regain it all back – and then some – each time. After considering the health complications her parents were experiencing due to their weight issues, the woman decided to move forward with weight loss surgery in order to get ahead of the close to inevitable health problems she would face in the future due to her very severe obesity. Southern California healthcare group West Medical says that, much like the woman in the article, the majority of individuals struggling with obesity who are able to lose significant amounts of weight have difficulty keeping off the weight they lose on their own, most likely due to the body’s natural response to fighting a sudden drop in weight. The clinic adds that because of this, weight loss surgery can assist in making successful weight loss much easier to achieve.

West Medical says that the body is essentially wired to ensure that it stays healthy and functioning in an environment vastly more challenging than modern-day America. This includes fighting off threats to the system from disease to the once very common-threat of starvation due to a famine. The clinic comments that, when the body detects a dramatic reduction in the number of calories it is normally used to receiving, it releases signals in an effort to encourage the individual to eat as much as possible to build up fat reserves. As a result, West Medical says, the more weight a dieter loses, the more the body encourages them to eat; ironically a feature that was once effective for survival is now a danger to our health when calories are all too cheap and plentiful.

The Southern California clinic says that weight loss procedures offer solutions that make reducing weight and maintaining the results more manageable than with diet and exercise alone by getting at the root of the problem and reducing the appetite. While weight loss surgery may seem like an obvious option for those who are struggling with severe obesity, West Medical says there are alternative procedures available for individuals who are less severely overweight but are still looking for assistance in their weight loss journey.

West Medical says that one option is a new nonsurgical procedure called Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG). In this procedure, accordion-like pleats are sewn into an individual’s stomach so that the stomach’s volume is reduced. In addition to helping individuals eat less, this procedure, sometimes called an accordion procedure, encourages them to stay on course with their weight loss diet, thus increasing the chances of successful long term weight loss.

Readers who would like to learn more about Southern California based healthcare medical group West Medical and their weight loss offerings can call (855) 690-0565 or visit their website at https://westmedical.com/.

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Drs. Nabil Fehmi and Maryam Beyramian Raise Stroke Awareness in Phoenix, AZ

The fifth leading cause of death in United States, nearly 800,000 people experience a stroke yearly.

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB)
November 26, 2019

Westwind Integrated Health spreads stroke awareness throughout Glendale and Phoenix, AZ, including the signs of stroke as well as risk factors to avoid. Westwind Integrated Health is one of the first practices to offer comprehensive, integrated medical and dental care in Arizona as well as the country. This effort to prevent stroke by spreading awareness stems from the practice’s passion for educating their patients, and the healthcare field, on how oral health is intertwined with overall health.

The fifth leading cause of death in United States, nearly 800,000 people experience a stroke yearly. However, 80 percent of strokes can be prevented. Some of the leading causes of stroke include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity, and diabetes. Approximately one in three U.S. adults has at least one of these conditions or habits.

While there are uncontrollable risk factors such as age, gender, race, and family history, many stroke risk factors can be controlled. The effect that each risk factor has on stroke varies, but if eliminated, a patient’s risk of stroke would drastically decrease. For example, if someone were to stop smoking, their risk of stroke would drop 12.4 percent. Below is a list of stroke risk factors and the percentages that the risk of stroke would reduce if each factor were eliminated:

• Hypertension – 47.9 percent
• Physical inactivity – 35.8 percent
• Lipids (blood fats) – 26.8 percent
• Poor diet – 23.2 percent
• Obesity – 18.6 percent
• Smoking – 12.4 percent
• Heart disease – 9.1 percent
• Alcohol intake – 5.8 percent
• Stress – 5.8 percent
• Diabetes – 3.9 percent

The doctors at Westwind Integrated Health strive to help patients understand the signs of stroke as well as what they can do about it. To help people retain each signal of an oncoming stroke, these Phoenix, AZ doctors recommend remembering the acronym “BE-FAST.” BEFAST is a mnemonic device to help patients remember the signs of stroke, which include balance loss, eyesight loss, facial drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, and time to call 9-1-1.

Motivated to heal the body as a whole, Westwind Integrated Health delivers medically necessary dental care. Their care model is centered around keeping a patient’s mouth healthy, free of gum disease, tooth decay, or any other oral disease, in order to keep the entire body at a healthier state. “Patients with chronic diseases such as gastrointestinal problems, diabetes, cancer, high blood pressure, and heart diseases suffer from gum disease and tooth cavities in large part due to their medical problems, not because they don’t take care of their teeth,” says Dr. Maryam Beyramian, a respected dentist and co-founder of Westwind Integrated Health. “At Westwind Integrated Health, we understand the continuous frustrations from our patients with medical problems and design dental therapies that work and help keep your mouth healthier long term!”

Those interested in learning more about how to prevent stroke, lower high blood pressure, and increase whole body wellness in Phoenix, AZ and surrounding areas are encouraged to connect with the respected doctors at Westwind Integrated Health. To schedule a consultation, visit http://www.westwindintegratedhealth.com.

About the Practice

Westwind Integrated Health offers dental and medical care from four locations in the Glendale and Phoenix, AZ areas. As the only private practice in Arizona and one of only a few practices in the country to combine dental and medical care, this team is innovating health care by offering truly comprehensive care with a whole-body approach. Comprised of a multi-disciplinary team of medical doctors and dental clinicians, Westwind Integrated Health offers specialized general dentistry, orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery. Plus, under the same roof, patients can receive physicals and wellness exams, vison and hearing screenings, vaccinations, nutritional counseling, and minor injury treatment. The family of practices focuses on building genuine patient relationships, comprehensive and state-of-the-art treatment, and improving the long-term health and wellbeing of their patients. To learn more about the multi-specialty team, visit http://www.westwindintegratedhealth.com or call 602-666-9890 for the Phoenix office, 602-786-8924 for the Downtown location, 602-362-4913 for the Union Hills office or 602-786-7379 for the Thunderbird location to schedule an integrated health consultation.

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Clearwater Dental Associates Saves Dental Implants with Laser Dentistry

With the laser, there are no scalpels or sutures and bleeding is kept to a minimum.

CLEARWATER, Fla. (PRWEB)
November 26, 2019

The highly experienced dentists at Clearwater Dental Associates save failing dental implants in Clearwater, FL with minimally invasive peri-implantitis treatment. The practice utilizes WaterLase® laser dentistry to remove gum disease from around a dental implant and other infected areas of the mouth. Patients with gum disease are at risk of losing their dental implants if the disease is left untreated. Laser dentistry allows gum disease to be removed in a safe, gentle manner, without the need for scalpels or sutures.

“What we really enjoy using the WaterLase for, is to treat patients who come in with mild to moderate forms of gum disease. We are able to decontaminate the pockets and get rid of the bacteria that is causing the disease to progress forward,” says Dr. Keith Kiskaddon.

WaterLase is a state-of-the-art technology that utilizes minimally invasive laser light to perform dental treatments. With the laser, there are no scalpels or sutures and bleeding is kept to a minimum. The laser is often used for treatment of gum disease because it is able to eradicate infected tissue and promote a regrowth of healthy tissues. The laser is also very gentle and does not require the use of sedation. Often, gum disease and peri-implantitis can be cleansed in just one appointment with routine periodontal maintenance required every three months afterward.

Peri-implantitis is an infection of the gum tissues that surround a dental implant. The disease will cause the gums to become red and inflamed, pull away from the implant itself, and possibly spread the infection to other parts of the mouth or body. If left untreated, a patient may even have their dental implant fail. Signs of peri-implantitis include:

• Bleeding around the dental implant
• Red, swollen gums around the dental implant
• Loose dental implant crown
• Visible implant post

Clearwater Dental Associates is a full-service dental practice that features modern technology like WaterLase, CBCT scanners, and a Ceramill® in-house milling machine. The practice features a team of experienced doctors and offers general, cosmetic, periodontal and dental implant care. Patients can have their dental implants placed and restored at the practice, as well as receive cutting-edge gum disease and peri-implantitis care to prevent the implant from failing.

Those interested in dental implant treatment or suffering from gum disease or peri-implantitis in Clearwater, FL are encouraged to connect with the respected dentists at Clearwater Dental Associates. To schedule a consultation, call 727-797-8800 or visit the website at http://www.cdadental.com.

About the Dentists

Clearwater Dental Associates is a team of leading dentists serving patients in the Clearwater area for over 30 years. Drs. Matthew Burton, Keith Kiskaddon, Nolan Allen, Maria Hernandez, James Hayslett, and William Spencer offer comprehensive services, allowing patients to receive all of their dental care at one, state-of-the-art facility. A 17-seat practice with over 20 team members, Clearwater Dental Associates provides leading care including dental implants, Invisalign®, sedation and general dental care. A patient-centered practice, each doctor and team member is dedicated to patient comfort and education. To learn more about Clearwater Dental Associates or to schedule a personalized appointment, call 727-797-8800 or visit http://www.cdadental.com.

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TUCSON, Ariz. (PRWEB)
November 26, 2019

RxActuator, Inc. is the manufacturer of a proprietary and revolutionary veterinary medical device – the Mini-Infuser™ Pump. This Wearable Subcutaneous Constant Rate Infusion (SQ-CRI) pump for animals is the first constant rate infusion pump designed specifically for animals.

The Mini-Infuser Pump is easy to use, allows the small companion animal patient to maintain mobility during drug delivery, reduces risk of over- or under-medicating, and gives the pet owner the ability to take their beloved friend home during drug delivery.

“The RxActuator Mini-Infuser™ Pump has changed the way we practice. We no longer need to keep all patients in the hospital or refer them out for overnight pain management. We can cost-effectively use the RxActuator Mini-Infuser™ Pump and a medical pet shirt to keep these patients comfortable for 48 hours. Love it!” – James S. Gaynor, DVM, MS, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia.

The RxActuator team has attended veterinarian trade shows around the country creating buzz about the Mini-Infuser pump. The device is now available for purchase by Veterinarians on their website at rxactuator.net. The Mini-Infuser pump kit comes with all the materials needed for Veterinarians and their staff to safely administer Veterinarian supplied medicine to your canine patient.

“For the first time, IV based drug therapy can be given to dogs and cats subcutaneously, thereby eliminating tangling IV lines. These companion animals can get back up on their feet, feel the freedom of mobility and move as their natural recovery allows.” – Doug Nutter, Chief Marketing Officer

For information about RxActuator and the Mini-Infuser Pump, please visit their website. https://www.rxactuator.net/

Contact info/Media Inquiries:

Doug Nutter

Chief Marketing Officer

dnutter@rxactuator.net

810-964-3248

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