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Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis: Overviews to Breakthroughs

June 6, 2013 by angishields

The Doctors Roundtable

Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis: Overviews to Breakthroughs

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On the heels of National Arthritis month in the U.S., this segment of The Doctors Roundtable focuses on osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. These two illnesses, out of the over 100 musculoskeletal disorders, affect millions of Americans and their ability to maintain high quality physical movement throughout their lives. In the U.S., arthritis is the leading cause of disability and it is not just a disease caused by aging. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are chronic conditions with no clearly known causes. These diseases are progressive and degenerative , leading to the breakdown of cartilage, bones, muscles and membranes surrounding the joints. The effects of this breakdown include: inflammation, pain, fatigue, joint stiffness and at times joint deformity and disability. Imagine standing, sitting, lying down or coughing and all causing pain. Many patients report there is never a day they can forget they have arthritis.

The Arthritis Foundation is the nation’s largest private funder of research, public health programs and advocacy on behalf of the 50 million Americans living with this painful disease. With the aging of Baby Boomers, it has been estimated that by 2030, 67 million Americans will have some form of arthritis. Here, the Arthritis Foundation will discuss an overview of these two diseases and how they are working to fund research, change policies and educate to help arthritis patients today and tomorrow.

John H. Klippel, M.D.

John H. Klippel, M.D. is president and CEO of the Arthritis Foundation, the largest voluntary health organization serving the 50 million Americans living with the nation’s number one cause of disability. Dr. Klippel has held the position since October 2003.

Prior to joining the Arthritis Foundation, Dr. Klippel served as Clinical Director of the National Institutes of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS). During his professional career at the National Institutes of Health, he authored or co-authored 190 peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters related to arthritis. He has served as editor of the Primer on the Rheumatic Diseases and the textbook Rheumatology.

Roberta Byrum

Roberta K. Byrum, CPA, is the chief operating officer of the Arthritis Foundation – the nation’s largest national, nonprofit health agency working on behalf of the 50 million Americans living with arthritis.

As COO, Ms. Byrum is accountable for all aspects of the daily operations of the Arthritis Foundation National Office, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to her operations leadership of the national office, Ms. Byrum works closely with the Foundation’s regional CEOs to ensure strategic alignment of nationwide operating activities.

Age Management Medicine, including hypothyroidism

May 30, 2013 by angishields

The Doctors Roundtable

Age Management Medicine, including hypothyroidism

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As over 8,000 baby boomers are reaching age 65 daily, Age Management Medicine is at the forefront of 21st century medicine. As we age, our body processes typically slow down. Healthy aging programs centered on evidenced based patient care are attracting record numbers of physicians interested in incorporating these ideas into their practices. This month, the Age Management Medicine Group held their annual conference for a membership of 14 thousand doctors from every state and 25 countries.

The goals of age management medicine include disease prevention, increased quality of life, enhanced wellbeing and longer health spans. The pillars of treatment in this area include: prevention and early detection, balanced hormone replacement, nutrition (including vitamin and mineral supplementation), and fitness. Symptoms that often indicate problems in the area of aging include: fatigue, decreased libido, increased belly fat, insomnia, mood changes. New thoughts in this field are: stem cell use, genetic testing, telomere length hormones and arterial conditioning.

Although there are many sub-topics in age management medicine, in this segment, Dr. Knott, who is an author in this field, will be discussing the hormonal aspects of aging and specifically hypothyroidism, its incidence, symptoms, and treatment. The thyroid’s decreasing function often develops slowly and most people may not notice symptoms of cold, decreased heart rate, fatigue, gradual weight gain, depression and thinning hair. The thyroid gland regulates metabolism in the body, affects every organ and slows down production as we age. Patients can find more information at www.managingyourage.com

Ken G. Knott, M.D.

Dr. Ken G. Knott received his medical degree (M.D) from the Memphis based University of Tennessee Center for the Health Sciences in 1976. He completed his internship and residency training through Ohio State University in 1980 and was awarded board certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He relocated to Marietta, Georgia in 1988. In the early 1990’s, Dr. Knott developed a keen interest in hormone replacement for adults when he discovered the rather remarkable effect hormones had on the healing response when he successfully treated a patient with a knee problem through hormone therapy. During his studies, Dr. Knott discovered that many myths existed in regard to the subject of hormone replacement- some quite concerning. Dr. Knott wrote and published his book entitled, “Dangerous Medicine, What Your Doctor Doesn’t Know Can Hurt You.”

Alternatives in Healing: An Overview of Alternative Medicine

May 17, 2013 by angishields

The Doctors Roundtable

Alternatives in Healing: An Overview of Alternative Medicine

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Opinions may be heated about the efficacy of alternative medicine, but patients are using it and top American medical schools such as Georgetown, Duke, and the University of California are incorporating it into their programs. Recent CDC data estimates that 38% of Americans use some form of alternative medicine. These patients, collectively are spending $34B per year, mostly out of pocket, on alternative medicine treatments. This accounts for $1 in every $10 spent out of pocket for Americans. Pain is a common driver for patients seeking alternative medicine care. Alternative medicine tenents include: 1) caring for the person as a whole vs. symptom and disease management 2) empowering patients to creative lifestyle conditions for optimal health 3) use of the body’s innate healing ability and 4) prevention of disease as a safeguard to future medical expenses.

Therapies and treatments used in alternative health span medication to meditation and often include: nutrition, herbology, spinal manipulation, energy treatments, acupuncture, homeopathy, massage, relaxation and stress management and biofeedback. It is not all “touchy feely”. High tech is also included as this segment will explore breast thermography as an example. This segment will provide an overview of alternative medicine from the perspective of principles, evaluation process, treatments, costs, and success stories.

Dr. Billiot has been in private practice at Alternative Health Atlanta for many years. She completed her Doctor of Chiropractic program at Life University in 1993. She is certified in CRA and nutrition response testing. She has special interests in treating women, children and in the areas of homeopathy, herbology and clinical nutrition. Dr. Billiot has also created a unique, breakthrough program called EVETICS. She not only has one of the largest private alternative medicine practices in Atlanta, but she also trains other alternative practitioners across the nation.

An Introduction to Oculoplastic Surgery

May 9, 2013 by angishields

The Doctors Roundtable

An Introduction to Oculoplastic Surgery

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Oculoplastic surgery is an evolving subspecialty that encompasses a variety of surgical procedures involving the orbit (eye socket), eyelids, tear ducts and the face. This type of specialized surgery can help correct droopy eyelids, orbital tumors, skin cancers, eye watering problems, eyelid malpositions, and facial rejuvenation. Patients often receive functional and aesthetic benefits. Join us in this segment as Dr. Kenneth Neufeld from the Thomas Eye Group shares information on his specialty.

Dr. Neufeld is a board certified ophthalmologist who has also completed advanced training in oculoplastic, reconstructive and laser surgery from Duke University Medical Center. He is in private practice with the Thomas Eye Group and his special areas of interest include treatment of droopy eyelids, orbital tumors, skin cancer, eyelid malpositions and facial rejuvenation. He is on staff at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, GA.

Rochel Parker, Classical Feng Shui Consultant Brings a Degreed Engineer’s Perspective

May 8, 2013 by angishields

BRX National

Rochel Parker, Classical Feng Shui Consultant Brings a Degreed Engineer’s Perspective

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Feng Shui is a much misunderstood and misused term which has perhaps hurt it’s being taken seriously in America. Explaining there is a very big difference between Classical Feng Shui and “fokelore” Feng Shui.

Rochel explains that the “Classical” version is based on mathematics while the other is about using talismans which act somewhat like post-it notes of what the viewer should be thinking or paying attention to then. It’s the difference between “always on” vs. “momentary on” light switches, one is always there and on while you have to manually hole the other in the on position for it to work.

A practitioner who has been actively learning for 16 years and today is a sought after speaker on the subject. Rochel says she is not yet a Feng Shui master but is well on her way after 16 years practicing. The only way to become a master is to study with the Feng Shui masters who are found in Hong Kong, Malaysia and other countries surrounding China and through practicing their teachings over time.

Saying that it works by bringing a sense of being right and that you simply feel at home when the Feng Shui energy flows are aligned for you and your home. It’s a complicated process that would fill a four foot high book were it all written down in one place. It’s definitely not something you can get from a book or course, it’s a process of studying with masters of the art in the far east where the principles have been applied for 5,000 years in a place where you see examples of good and bad Feng Shui.

Working in business to bring prosperity, it’s used by many very well-known companies and personalities. Examples of how changing the bad energy flows to good has dramatically transformed the success of many very visible people in the news including “The Donald” Trump and Oprah Winfrey.

It’s a fascinating subject that there is a great deal of misunderstanding of and casual dismissal but when you listen to Rochel on today’s show, you’ll go away with a new appreciation of an ancient art and how it can improve your life and livelihood.

You can reach Rochel at www.fengshuitechnology.com 404-589-0308 and by email at: rochel@fengshuitechnology.com

International Travel Medicine

May 7, 2013 by angishields

The Doctors Roundtable

International Travel Medicine

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Not only is summer travel season almost here, but international business travel is becoming the norm. Travel medicine is a rapidly evolving field of medicine. As travelers prepare to travel, they must know the medical resources and care during their stay, and may require post travel follow up.

In 2012, over 1 billion people crossed international borders, yet reportedly, only 13% of them sought any kind of health care information or visits prior to departure. People are traveling for business, as tourists, for adventure and for longer stays. The CDC estimates that 30-60% of travelers will be come ill as a result of their travel. This radio segment features pre-travel preparation, vaccination requirements and recommendations, medical condition management, cruise ship concerns, and post travel care information as provided by Dr. Anderson and Kathy Buell, RN a local travel medicine expert with Passport Health.

Chad Davis with Regus, Tracy Solheim, Author, and Emilie Christie with Mama Bakes Safe Cakes

April 29, 2013 by angishields

BRX National

Chad Davis with Regus, Tracy Solheim, Author, and Emilie Christie with Mama Bakes Safe Cakes

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Emilie Christie opened her company which specializes in making cakes, cupcakes, pizza and doughnuts for people with severe food allergies. For those with these allergies, even smelling the offending ingredient can send an allergic person to the hospital in anaphylactic shock, a life threatening condition.

The main allergies are to Wheat/Gluten, Eggs, Dairy, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Soy, Fish and Shellfish. As one might imagine, she found that there was little available that a child or adult could eat in the prime food groups like pizza and doughnuts much less cupcakes and cakes as they use these ingredients extensively. Deserts and tasty stuff the non allergic take for granted were simply not available and what was available didn’t taste too good.

With her own severely allergic child and being a take charge sort of person, she set about to create tasty items for her own family. Experimenting with ingredients and finding sources for alternatives to the common ingredients used in so many products was quite a challenge. She succeeded and makes creations that taste as good or better than the regular versions, opening up having birthday parties, deserts, pizza and doughnuts to people who never even tasted these delights.

Asked if it is something she can box up and sell like a cake mix, she says that it’s a lot of work since it is a multi-step process that most would not want to undertake. Definitely not for people like your host who find putting a bowl of soup in a microwave challenging…

But the good news is with a kitchen right here in Alpharetta, you can order these delicacies for your family and pick them up, now work involved. You can reach Emily at 770-664-5638 email mama@mamabakessafecakes.com or on the web at www.mamabakessafecakes.com

Chad Davis is the Area Sales Manager for Regus, the leader in flexible workplace solutions. We know them as a top end executive office suites provider who delivers a professional turn key office environment to their clients anywhere, worldwide. With 31 offices and 800,000 plus square feet of space under management right here in Atlanta and over 1,500 offices worldwide, they have a footprint that dwarfs other similar operations.

Every property has the same layout, amenities, staffing and features as any other office. As a client, you can walk into any office anywhere in the world and in minutes have an office setup that you’ll feel right at home with. You just show up and show off. No extra charge except for the things you’d ordinarily pay back home makes this a great benefit.

For small entrepreneurs staring out, they deliver the IT, Phone and administrative support you need but at a tiny fraction of the expense to say nothing of removing the hassle of dealing with the issues involved. For large firms, it’s a flexible and fast way to house a temporary location to accommodate special projects or as an alternative to leasing more space if your workforce fluctuates with contracts etc.

Find out about the many ways you can save money and hassle or launch your new venture economically, give Chad a call at 678-643-2229 email chad.davis@regus.com or on the web www.regus.com

Tracy Solheim has been writing books since the 4^th grade. Today, she’s a contract author with Penguin Books and has several books in publication with two more right around the corner. She writes romantic women’s fiction today. A journalism major in college, she wrote for newspapers as well as the Congressional Record. She says her journalism training has helped give her a distinctive “voice” that comes through in her novels. If you want to become a published author, she gave indispensable advice on how to start and what to do to make your passion your position. You can reach her at www.tracysolheim.com , find her on Facebook @Tracy Solheim Books and reach her at 770-354-0201.

Environmental Medicine: News, Myths and Success Stories with Dr. Susan Tanner

March 14, 2013 by angishields

The Doctors Roundtable

Environmental Medicine: News, Myths and Success Stories with Dr. Susan Tanner

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Air pollution, pesticides, radiation, mold…should we be concerned? Dr. Susan Tanner from the Southern Environmental Medicine Center discusses Environmental Medicine: News, Myths and Success Stories… all brought to you by HealthGate.

Environmental medicine focuses on the interaction between humans and their environments and the effect of this interaction on total health. Care encompasses the recognition, treatment and prevention of illnesses induced by exposure to biological and chemical agents in air, food and water. Common culprits affecting our health in this area are air pollution, pesticides, radiation, and molds. Medicine, environmental science and chemistry considerations are reviewed. Many patients visit many doctors trying to find the underlying cause of their chronic poor health conditions. Learn more today about this multi-disciplinary field, the extensive diagnostic abilities need and success stories to restore health once a toxin or environmental problem has been identified.

Susan Tanner, M.D./Southern Environmental Medicine Center

After earning a B.A. from Emory University in Atlanta, Dr. Tanner received her M.D. from the Universidad Nordestana in the Dominican Republic. She was a resident at hospitals in New Jersey and New York before returning to her native town of Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Tanner is a medical expert on multi-chemical sensitivities, and currently runs Southern Environmental Medicine Center in Atlanta. She has been featured on 11Alive News and the “Atlanta and Company” shows.

The Future of Healthcare IT with Dr. Darvin Hege and BlueWave Computing

February 28, 2013 by angishields

The Doctors Roundtable

The Future of Healthcare IT with Dr. Darvin Hege and BlueWave Computing

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During this informative session, Dr. Darvin Hege, Psychologist, with Sean Vojtask, Executive Vice President of Operations and Deborah Frazier, HealthCare Executive, both with BlueWave Computing, discuss the importance of Healthcare IT… all brought to you by HealthGate.

Each day amazing new technology tools are being released that can help practices increase revenue, improve proficiencies, reduce costs and improve patient outcomes. For this reason, the dependency on healthcare technology is rapidly changing. With this comes new software tools, mobile devices, telemedicine, connection into HIE’s, new HIPAA/HITECH/OMBNIBUS rules, and reformed payment models – each with a dependency on each other. The foundation to make all of this data secure, and provide reliable access, rests on the network infrastructure itself.

Darvin Hege, M.D., P.C./Psychologist

A trusted psychiatrist in Atlanta, Georgia, and certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and the American Society of Addiction Medicine, Dr. Darvin Hege is a Emory Hospital residency trained psychiatrist. Dr. Hege maintains over 90 hours of AMA certified education each year to stay informed of advances in psychiatry and addiction, to ensure that his patients receive the best possible care. During his career, he has worked with thousands of patients.

Sean Vojtask, Executive Vice President of Operations/BlueWave Computing

Bringing more than 25 years of Information Technology Experience to BlueWave Computing, Sean Vojtask is responsible for all Service Delivery Operations for one of the fastest growing Managed Service Providers in the country. Prior to joining BlueWave in 2011, Mr. Vojtasko held various senior executive positions with Siemens and was responsible for the Information Technology needs for several multinational companies.

Deborah Frazier, HealthCare Executive/BlueWave Computing

Serving as the healthcare expert on the leadership team of BlueWave Computing, Deborah Frazier is responsible for the strategic direction, marketing, and sales of the healthcare division. Ms. Frazier has provided thought leadership in working with department leaders to package new products and services specifically for the healthcare industry. Most notably she is responsible for the creation of the BlueWave HIPAA Risk Assessment program and the resulting establishment of HIPAA products and services. As the most seasoned sales veteran at BlueWave Computing, she has more than 11 years of experience in consulting healthcare practices on their IT needs.