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O B - G Y N AT T H E V E R A N D A
May
Due to changes in health care laws, patients are now required to have access to
their health information electronically. The Veranda is launching a NEW online
Patient Portal to meet these requirements. All Veranda patients must either speak to
staff during checkout, or email PatientPortal@The Veranda.org to request a sign up
invitation. Once you receive your invitation you can begin the registration process.
Patients who had signed up for the original patient portal prior to February 27, 2014,
must still request an invitation to register for the NEW Patient Portal.
When You Find Yourself Past Your Due Date
When you find yourself more than a week past your due date and you are ready to get
things moving without medical intervention, sometimes it is better to go with natural
induction methods. Remember these two things:
1.
Enjoy yourself-focus on activities that aid in the release of oxytocin which can kick
contractions into gear. This hormone is released while doing activities that you
love. So watch a funny movie, snuggle with your spouse, kids or pets, and enjoy the
outdoors. Adrenaline, the stress hormone, can neutralize oxytocin. So worrying too
much will shut down the oxytocin release and make your road to labor even longer.
2.
Just keep breathing-patience may be your best bet. Pregnancy helps you grow the
patience to be a mom; this will serve you well not only in labor but also in parenting.
(Parents, August 2013)
Train Your Fat
Workouts don’t only help ditch extra pounds, they also can teach your fat to behave
better. Human and animal studies suggest that 12 weeks of vigorous aerobic
exercise can make a type of white fat-the kind under your skin that you can
pinch-act more like a healthier brown fat. The difference in the two is that the
brown fat doesn’t sit still; it burns energy to produce heat, which results in
better blood sugar control and a healthier body composition. As an active
tissue, brown fat increases your calorie burn promoting weight loss.
(Good House Keeping, January 2014)
Brighten Your Smile
Make and keep your teeth bright and white with these tips that will
leave you smiling. Most importantly, attack plaque; less of it, equals
fewer stains. Plaque acts as a sticky residue like glue. Remove plaque
by flossing and brushing, and stains will have nothing to adhere to.
Remember to whiten carefully, don’t overdo at home whitening. Your
teeth won’t get any lighter than their natural shade, which most likely
isn’t snow-white. Using two whitening kits back-to-back won’t give
you double the result. Instead this will increase tooth sensitivity and gum sensitivity.
Lastly, prevent with paste. Stop stains from forming in the first place by brushing with
a paste that contains whitening product. On top of delivering whitening hydrogen
peroxide, the paste coats teeth with invisible polymers to help block stains.
(Good House Keeping, February 2014)
Heart of Pom
Toast your ticker with a glass of pomegranate juice. In addition to being delicious, the
flavanoid-and polyphenal-rich beverage may make your blood vessels healthier, which
can mean lower blood pressure readings. In an Iranian study, drinking five ounces of
the juice daily, which is about 85 calories, helped a group of adults with hypertension
significantly lower their numbers. In fact, they lowered their numbers in as little as just
two weeks.
(Good House Keeping, February 2014)
When Your Child Has an Allergic Reaction
There is no doubt that a child can be allergic to anything. It’s important that parents
be familiar with the many common child allergens. Some of the most common foods
allergies include peanuts, eggs, milk/dairy products, wheat, peas, fish, and shellfish.
Penicillin and Aspirin are both very common allergens when it comes to medicines.
Poison ivy and chemicals in certain soaps, perfumes or household detergents are also
very common allergens. If your child has experienced an allergic reaction, chances are
that one of these many allergens may be to blame.
When your child has an allergic reaction, especially when it is for the first time, it
can be a very scary experience. Knowing what to do during a time like this may be
very difficult, especially if you are new to parenting. Figuring out what has been done
differently prior to the reaction will help you determine what your child is allergic to.
Has your child started using a new hand soap? Maybe your child tried a new food for
the first time, or a new medication. Think of all the possibilities that could be affecting
your child. Once you know what it is, you want to be sure to remove it from your
child’s lifestyle. The most important thing that you will need to do if your child has
an allergic reaction is see a doctor. This is especially the case if the allergic reaction is
severe, or if it has lasted for quite some time now.
If there is something more serious going on in your child’s body, you will want to
know about it as soon as possible. Getting an allergy test may prove to be
successful in determining what exactly is going on. Lastly, don’t panic! If you
panic, your child will be more likely to panic. Explain to them the precautions
of allergies, but help them realize it is a normal part of life.
(Parenting, April 2013)