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Check out our August issue of Best Self Atlanta magazine for the 2013 Official Guide Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk - Celebrating more than 16,000 runners/walkers and over 400 companies. In this issue you will also find: Where to go for life-changing adult education classes, The latest treatments and solutions for eye health, Great ideas for a healthy workplace and happy employees, and much more
bestself Atlanta's "go-to" guide for health, beauty and happy living! August 2013 atlanta www.bestselfconnect.com IN THIS ISSUE 45 | Get Schooled! Where to go for life-changing adult education classes Also Featured 57 | Seeing Eye to Eye Latest Treatments & Solutions Celebrating more than 16,000 runners/walkers and over 400 companies p. 35 Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk 2013 Official Guide 41 | Healthy Workplace = Happy Employees 10 Great Ideas EXPERT CONNECT TO SEARCH FOR 100'S OF POPULAR TOPICS CLICK Health Insurance Exchanges 101 p.63 by Kerry W. Kohnen bestselfconnect.com MSN, FNP-C The 4-1-1 on Essential Tremor p.65 by Calli Cook, REBC, ChHC Healthcare Penalties Postponed Until 2015 p.65 by Pam DeBoy, CLU, RHU, Yes, we are the world's largest Chiropractic University ...but that's only the beginning. 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MK16196-B www.bestselfconnect.com BEST SELF ATLANTA AUGUST 2013 5 contents August 2013 Get Schooled! p. 45 Find the tools you need to start your new career 2013 Official Guide A Lesson Plan for Success p. 53 Kaiser Permanente 35 Corporate Run/Walk 16,000 runners and walkers get moving In every issue 8 10 13 14 The unstoppable Elaine Sterling sets a new standard in beauty education Healthy Companies = Happy Employees p. 41 Ideas for getting fit and healthy at work From the Publisher Sherri's Best List 24 Best Rx From the Editor Never Stop Learning Atlanta doctors answer your health questions 26 Best Business Best Beauty All about nails Best Advice How to get more free time The scoop on what's new around town Meet businesses dedicated to a better you Best Bulletin Best Finds Best Bites 29 31 67 A focus on your options Today's Vision Solutions p. 57 Best Health EXPERT CONNECT 59 63 16 18 News, advice, prevention and more Change up your do Healthy and tasty ideas to nourish your body Our ideas for enjoying life Photos from community events Business News The latest from the business community Charity events and volunteer opportunities Fitness leader Marianne Baker Health Insurance Exchanges 101 by Kerry W. Kohnen 69 Give-Back Guide My Best Self 20 22 Best Fun 61 65 The 4-1-1 on Essential Tremor by Calli Cook, MSN, FNP-C Best Events 70 63 65 On the cover: 6 AUGUST 2013 Featured on the cover: The Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk Photography by: True Speed Photo BEST SELF ATLANTA TO SEARCH FOR 100'S OF POPULAR TOPICS CL CK CLU, RHU, REBC, ChHC Employer "Play or Pay" Penalties Postponed Until 2015 by Pam DeBoy, bestselfconnect.com www.bestselfconnect.com Are you an athlete with tired, heavy, achy legs? Your hurting legs could be from training for the race – muscle aches or joint pain. But that pain could also be caused by something called venous insufficiency. running shorts MADE POSSIBLE BY: When valves in leg veins don't work properly, blood flows backward, making legs feel heavy or restless; may or may not result in varicose or spider veins. Don't let varicose veins, spider veins, or tired, achy legs keep you from feeling good and looking good. Get your legs done! Atlanta Darrell Caudill, MD, FACS - Medical Director Frank Ferrier, MD, FACS 5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Suite 340 Johns Creek Alexander Park, MD, FACS David Park, MD, FACS 4255 Johns Creek Parkway, Suite D 678-731-9815 www. VEININNOVATIONS.com from the publisher Reality Check Up There are times in life when we are reminded of our mortality in an inescapable way. Recently, those reminders have been all around me. A dear friend went for a routine annual exam and the doctor felt her neck and found a lump: thyroid cancer. This annual checkup potentially saved her life. Her prognosis is excellent, and she is expected to recover fully thanks to early detection. My children's father suffered a heart attack on the golf course which led to a triple bypass operation. He admits to ignoring the signs that, if treated earlier, may have helped him avoid his near-death experience. After his surgery he said to me," A heart scan is $99. Anyone can do that, I wish I had." The reality is we are living longer than ever before, which is great. However, long is only good if we can maintain quality of life. I believe it is important for each of us to have a serious reality check — a reality "checkup," that is. Each of us must take ownership of our individual health and do what we can to be proactive and diligent, arming ourselves with knowledge and resources to address issues before they become big problems. We all know the vast majority of major health issues can be addressed when found early. And the truth is, no matter what happens with our new health care legislation, you must be the advocate and caretaker of your health. Knowledge is power and a reality "checkup" just might save your life. Check out my Best List for some resources I recommend. They are easy, affordable, and may save your life. Free eBook! Selecting the right cosmetic dentist can be a difficult and confusing process, but choosing the right one is a crucial decision with ramifications on your looks and self-confidence that could last a lifetime. In this eBook you will find key topics covered such as: How to understand a doctor's credentials (a MUST if you want a dream smile!), Things you need to know in order to make an informed decision, Before and After pictures of Do's and Don'ts with explanations and analysis, and Countless more insider tips! To download this free eBook, just visit AtlantaCenterforCosmetic Dentistry.com or scan the code below with your smart phone. Sherri Adair, Publisher email@example.com My Best List Life Line Screening I am a big fan...the National Stroke Association states that risk of stroke doubles each decade after age 55. Life Line screenings are done in neighborhood churches and community centers. They are convenient, quick, painless, non-invasive and affordable. For example you can get screenings for Stroke/Carotid Artery, Heart Rhythm/Atrial Fibrillation, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Arterial Disease and Osteoporosis Risk Assessment all for only $139. Details: To register call (800) 679-5197 Wellstar Heart Scan I got this done last week and was amazed how efficient and hassle-free it was. The test is $99 or you can bring a friend and spend $149 ($74.50 each). I parked and was in and out within an hour. During the test you lay on a padded table which sends you through an open scanner which is very comfortable and not scary at all. The technology provides detailed images of the coronary arteries so abnormalities can be identified without more invasive cardiac procedures. You get your results back in about a week. Definitely worth the time and money. Details: Call Wellstar at (770) 956-STAR (7827) Piedmont Physicians Group/Dr. Robert Marcus I was sent to him with a high recommendation from my good friend, Maggie. I really felt like my physical was the most thorough one I have ever received. I had significant one-on-one time with Dr. Marcus,and his entire staff was friendly and accommodating. Bottom line...I left there feeling like I was in good hands. This is the kind of feeling you should have from your primary care doctor. They will help you make important decisions about your health now and moving forward. Details: Piedmont Physician Group at Roswell Road/Dr. Robert Marcus (404) 835-4210 8 AUGUST 2013 BEST SELF ATLANTA www.bestselfconnect.com Discover why people travel from all over the world to have their smile designed at the Atlanta Center for Cosmetic Dentistry Hi, I'm Dr. Debra King and for more than 20 years I have devoted my entire practice to cosmetic dentistry and helping my patients achieve the smile they always dreamed of! Our goal is to design a smile that avoids detection and looks natural and beautiful. From students and soccer moms to business men and women, professional athletes, politicians, and celebrities we are honored to be able to work with so many people from all walks of life. Our focus on excellent dental care in a pleasant and pampering environment is one reason why our patients travel to Atlanta from all over the world. We consistently deliver artistic results quickly and in a comfortable environment and our full time massage therapist will make you forget that you are at a dental office! Our team of talented professionals makes you feel genuinely cared for during the entire process of designing your new smile. Changing your smile is a significant decision that affects your appearance, well-being, and confidence for years to come. Trust your smile to someone who performs smile designs every day. Our new website at AtlantaCenterForCosmeticDentistry.com has photos of hundreds of personalized smile designs that can help you visualize what your smile could look like! You may be surprised to learn of the dramatic results that cosmetic dentistry can provide for virtually any smile needing improvement. We provide options from whitening a yellow smile to designing porcelain restorations that look healthy and natural and many of our patients feel their new smile makes them look ten years younger! For A Smile You Will Love The only dentist in the Atlanta area who is an As featured on Visit our website and get a free eBook on how to select a cosmetic dentist! which the AACD recognizes as the highest level of competence in cosmetic dentistry www.bestselfconnect.com Dr. Debra Gray King | 5014 Roswell Road | Atlanta, Georgia 30342 | 404.994.2562 BEST SELF ATLANTA AUGUST 2013 9 WHY NOT GET AN ANTI-AGING LASER TREATMENT THAT WILL ACTUALLY GIVE YOU LASTING RESULTS LONG AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT? from the editor Never Stop Learning One of my mother's best friends was always determined to be a lawyer. However, several things got in the way of her achieving this dream: family duties and lack of time and money. At the age of 45, she had accomplished many things; she had a wonderful husband and great kids, but she never stopped wanting to practice law. She almost gave up. One night, she ran into her old college professor who asked how her career was going, assuming she had followed her dreams. He reminded her of how passionately she once spoke about becoming a lawyer. She decided the very next day to apply to law school, and after several years of night classes, grueling exams and lack of sleep, she finally received her degree. If you are thinking of returning to school to finish a degree or earn a new one, make sure to check out our Get Schooled! feature (p. 45) for more inspiring stories and resources. When you're striving to reach your goals, whether it's a new career or getting fit, it doesn't hurt to have a little support. That's what this year's Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk hopes to be to thousands of runners and walkers – a source of inspiration to get active and stay moving. Make sure you check out the guide (p. 35) and if you are participating, stop by our Healthy Living Expo and say hi! Happy Reading! Jeyme Colodne $50 OFF INJECTABLES! VI PEEL $200 MINI MICRODERM $45 SKIN TIGHTENING LASER $200 ROSACEA/REDNESS REMOVAL $175 Follow us on Coming in February Coming in September BELLA GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE JUST $100 FOR A $150 VALUE!!! Children's Health Issue Feature: Childhood Obesity - the epidemic Feature: Confessions of an Insomniac – how some local Atlantans find a good night's rest THE FACE OF INNOVATIVE SKINCARE 4603 WIEUCA ROAD | ATLANTA, GA 30342 WWW.BEAUTYBYALETHEA.COM Feature: September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month PLUS... My Best Self, Best Advice, Best Rx, Best Fun, Best Events, Best Beauty, Best Bites and more AND... Our Give-Back Guide... tons of ways to volunteer L. 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Call to schedule today: 404.261.5199 12 AUGUST 2013 BEST SELF ATLANTA 3726 Roswell Rd, Atlanta, GA 30342 nwww.bestselfconnect.com idermed.com bestadvice How to Get More Free Time RACHEL STROUD, RD Good Measure Meals RENEE KUTNER Peace by Piece Organizing KATIE BEASLEY WAGA FOX 5 JENNIFER WEBB Mom's Soul Café Blog PEGGY DUNCAN IT/Productivity Coach FOOD ORGANIZATION TRAFFIC FAMILY EMAIL What is the best strategy for making the most of the time you have each day? Don't clean your kitchen more often than necessary. While cleaning up after dinner, prepare breakfast and lunch for tomorrow. What is one way to gain an extra hour in the day? Embrace leftovers! When you make grains or veggies, cook double and use extras as building blocks for a quick, easy meal the next day. Cooked veggies last five to seven days in the refrigerator and meat or poultry lasts one to two days. What is a mistake people make when planning their day? Forgetting to plan healthy snacks. Don't get stuck during the afternoon slump. Have pre-cut fruits, veggies or a handful of nuts on hand to help you get from one meal to the next. How can people make more free time in their week? Organize! Plan your meals in advance to save time and money. Use similar ingredients in multiple recipes to repurpose items you already have. What is the biggest time waster? Peeling fruits or veggies when you don't need to. Apples, pears, peaches, potatoes, cucumbers, and zucchini have edible, delicious skin packed with vitamins and fiber. www.bestselfconnect.com Photos courtesy of (left to right) Good Measure Meals, Amy Kahn of iKahn imagery, FOX 5, Jennifer Webb, Peggy Duncan What is the best strategy for making the most of the time you have each day? Create a time map that blocks out time for each day and then remain flexible to handle the unexpected by intentionally swapping things around if warranted. What is one way to gain an extra hour in the day? Identify the tasks that suck away your time and then commit to only doing those for a certain amount of time. Also, identify your high and low energy periods and schedule your day accordingly. What is a mistake people make when planning their day? Checking your email before you've planned your day. How can people make more free time in their week? When making your time map, schedule free time first, and then figure out how to fit in your work. If you find that is impossible, you need to start looking at ways to get some stuff off your plate. What is the biggest time waster? e biggest time waster is whatever you spend your time doing where you can't control yourself to do it within self-imposed limits that still enable you to do everything else you need to do. What is the best strategy for making the most of the time you have each day? Have a plan for every day. I have a 40-minute commute to work, and I use the time alone in my car to plan out my day and get my thoughts organized. What is one way to gain an extra hour in the day? Get up and go to bed one hour earlier. You'll miss traffic and have extra time built in at the beginning of your day and in the evenings. DVR that favorite show for the weekend. What is a mistake people make when planning their day? Not checking the weather before you leave. Knowing what to expect and what to wear can change by the minute. How can people make more free time in their week? By making a daily or a weekly to do list it can keep you organized and help save time when you're running around. What is the biggest time waster? Traffic has to be the number one time waster. Many commuters spend one hour a day in traffic. WAZE is a traffic app we promote that can save time and money. What is the best strategy for making the most of the time you have each day? I start each day with a list. I check mid-day to see what I am accomplishing. I do as much as I can, but I am prepared to go with the flow. What is one way to gain an extra hour in the day? Read "Reasonable Procrastination." It's this working mom's friend. What is a mistake people make when planning their day? If I don't include time for "me," I often do not get it. How can people make more free time in their week? I make myself say "no" to one thing each week I feel obligated to do, but I don't really want to do. en I put something pleasurable in its place. Practicing "no" means I free up more and more time. What is the biggest time waster? Not asking or allowing for help. Sometimes I get stuck in a mindset that no one can do it better than I can, but in the hectic life I live, it simply isn't true. Guilt is another major time waster. What is the best strategy for making the most of the time you have each day? Figure out the smartest way to work. If you're obsessed with email, don't turn to it until you've done the main thing you wanted to get done that day. What is one way to gain an extra hour in the day? Get organized! With an overloaded inbox, you could easily waste hours a day searching for information instead of getting to it in one or two clicks. What is a mistake people make when planning their day? You should have a plan for the week and review the next day's plan the day or night before. Using an email client such as Outlook will help you manage all this in one place. How can people make more free time in their week? Keep everything organized. You can create logical folders for your inbox and file messages, flag messages for follow-up with reminders, and also categorize them to keep similar messages that require similar actions together. What is the biggest time waster? Using your inbox for storage which causes you to constantly search for messages instead of being able to go right to what you need. 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Directed by U.S. Olympian Jeff Galloway since 1983, this workplace-organized fitness program has become an annual tradition in the Atlanta business community. e start date for this year was July 15 when the 8-week "Get Active Atlanta!" training phase kicked off. e current phase will last through ursday, Sept. 12, when this year's 5K Corporate Run/ Walk & Company Picnic steps off at 7 p.m. in downtown Atlanta. www.bestselfconnect.com What's included? e free 8-week training program for registered participants includes: • Walking and running training schedules from Jeff Galloway for beginner and veteran walkers and runners • Ongoing weekday walks and runs with pace groups at both Phidippides stores, Atlanta's premier running specialty stores (Sandy Springs 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays and Ansley Mall 6:30 p.m. ursdays) • Saturday morning Running & Walking Training Program with pace groups Kickoff on July 20, 7:30 a.m., Phidippides at Ansley Mall • Kaiser Permanente Boot Camp in Piedmont Park, July 20-Aug. 24 • Fitness tips emailed weekly • Discount coupons on fitness items and services • Aug. 15-Sept. 11 - Complimentary workouts at LA Fitness – all Metro locations BEST SELF ATLANTA AUGUST 2013 35 2013 OFFICIAL GUIDE Looking for top health & wellness providers? 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Individuals have the option of purchasing a boxed dinner from Jason's Deli at registration. Run/Walk details: Why Wait? Call today: 770-595-4564 lexus4u.theneriumlook.com 36 nerium_4th.indd 1 ere will be separate, monitored start areas for elite runners, CEOs, runners/joggers and walkers. Seeded runners must include a qualifying event on registration form, and elite runners must submit official documentation for qualifying times: • Open Men – minutes mile • Open Women – minutes mile • Masters 40 and over Men – 15 minutes mile • Masters Women – 15 minutes mile • Awards are handed out to top Overall and Masters Men and Women, best team times, Most Overall Participation and best T-shirts. C O Cups will go to the fastest male and female CEOs. www.bestselfconnect.com 7/9/13 1:10 PM AUGUST 2013 BEST SELF ATLANTA Photos by True Speed Photo 2013 OFFICIAL GUIDE Photos by True Speed Photo e Kaiser Permanente Corporate Cup is presented to Atlanta's "most fit" companies in four categories, based on the number of full-time employees. Participation awards also are given to companies in each of 38 industry categories. New this year for an improved start: • Walkers and runners will have different colored event numbers. Follow the signs to the appropriate start area. • Seeded runners must include 2012-1 ualifying race information with registration by Aug. 22, 5 p.m., and will receive a seeded section pass from their team captains. • lite runners must submit o cial race results documentation from 2012-1 race to info effgalloway.com by Aug. 22, 5 p.m. to receive a special race number, which will allow entry into the upfront section. • lite and seeded sections will be monitored and must be in place at the start line by 0 p.m. www.bestselfconnect.com Mountain_High_ Ad_0613_halfv.indd 1 BEST SELF ATLANTA AUGUST 2013 37 7/19/13 9:54 AM ADVERTISEMENT with Dr. Venus Von Mock Ask the Hypnotherapy Specialist CHANGES! So Difficult! Can Hypnotherapy help? Many of my clients have expressed an all too familiar frustration where change is concerned. There is genuine desire for something better in their lives. 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Corporate Can Contest benefits the Atlanta Community Food Bank. e McCart Company is the reigning champion, winning the last three contests. • 5000 – Childrens For more information or to register, visit www.KPcorporaterunwalk.com or call (404) 843-8727. Follow the program on Facebook and Twitter. ow do sign up Treating the Following Conditions: Why Live With Foot & Ankle Pain? Free Consultation for Laser Toenail Fungus Removal! Member of AOTrauma North America, American College of Foot And Ankle Surgeons, American Podiatric Medical Association and Georgia Podiatric Medical Association. Scan this code for your Free Consultation! 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Some employers offer financial breaks on healthcare costs or even cash bonuses to encourage employees to implement healthier habits in their lives like eating less fast food, taking walks on their breaks, and stopping smoking. Incentives can give you a tangible result for your hard work perhaps before you see the physical results. And who doesn't want a little extra cash? Now that you're motivated, here are some ideas to help you and your coworkers achieve your get-healthy goals. You Are What You Eat During a busy day at the office, sometimes it's hard to pause your work and figure out how to have a healthy lunch. Instead of scrounging up 75 cents for M&Ms from the vending machine, why not opt for a healthier snack option? Companies like Healthy Vending can install eco-friendly vending machines in your office that offer better-for-you products like coconut water, dried fruit, and pita chips. Photography by FitDesk Challenge Your Team With all that energy you'll have from your healthy snacking at the office, it's time to get the whole company up and moving. Larry Lipman's Fun Team Building offers Atlanta Ropes Courses to encourage creative problem solving, teamwork, and of course, physical fitness. Companies have two ropes courses to choose from—the low ropes course, which is a groundbased obstacle course, or the high ropes course 30 feet up in the trees that will really get your heart pumping and burn some calories. Whichever course your company opts for, you're sure to see physical benefits of the activity and mental benefits from the deeper connection with your coworkers. Get Climbing If you really want to test that bond, let a coworker hold your belay rope as you tackle the 60-foot rock climbing wall at Stone Summit Climbing & Fitness Center. Rock climbing is a great total body workout, even exercising your mind as you analyze which hand or foothold to head to next. And where better to do it than the largest indoor climbing wall in the U.S.? Stone Summit offers corporate memberships, so rally the troops and head out for a climb. One Step Forward For those of you quivering in your desk chair at the thought of having to throw a ball or be high off the ground, don't think you're off the "office fitness" hook! ere are still plenty of options for you, like starting a running or walking group with your coworkers. Take a mile-long walk together during part of your lunch break to stretch your legs, give your eyes a rest, and catch up on each other's lives outside of work. You'll return to the rest of your day more productive, more cheerful, and one mile more fit. Another option to include coworkers from every fitness level is to go on a corporate fitness retreat. BEST SELF ATLANTA AUGUST 2013 Join a League Another way to build team spirit while improving your fitness is to literally join a team—a sports team, that is. Get a group of coworkers together and join a local softball or basketball league through an organization like Atlanta's ZogSports. Even if your level of play is lower than others, you can still get out there and run around with your officemates. Any sport you choose will boost your heart rate, your mood, and your bond with each other. www.bestselfconnect.com 41 NO BACK PAIN IMAGINE.... A NON-SURGICAL SOLUTION FOR: • Herniated or Bulging Discs • Degenerative Disc Disease • Posterior Facet Syndrome • Sciatica • cute or Chronic Back Pain WHAT TO EXPECT: • Fewer incidents of back pain • Pain relief even after a few sessions • Shrinkage in disc herniation • ncreased mobilization • Return to an active lifestyle • 85 Success Rate! SCHEDULE YOUR CONSULTATION TODAY! 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Phased Weight Loss© The healthy path to your optimal weight A physician supervised comprehensive program including individual nutrition counseling, exercise classes, medical monitoring and use of U.S. FDA approved weight loss medications ow does yo e as ed o o any ee its e a eboo o loyees healthy nity Anisa International – Gym memberships Anisa believes in wellness coming from within and promotes exercise and wellbeing as part of a balanced lifestyle. e company offers a pay-back program where the company covers the cost of gym membership fees. ey have also brought in yoga instructors to the office a few times. — Shana A. King, Senior Director, Beauty & Education 0 All of the employees wanted to lose a few extra pounds, so we all decided to participate in a program designed to eat healthier for 90 days. We start our morning with a meal replacement shake by Visalus and for lunch we have a spinach salad. Each person eats a healthy dinner at home. We weigh-in every Monday and at the end of the 90 days we each will receive a $50 gift card for participating, courtesy of Dr. Schuyler. To us it is not who loses the most, it's the journey. — Corde Carter, Clinical Director Body Composition Analysis Image by DXA We created an employee health and wellness program called "I REACH! 4 Health" to reinforce the connection between our employees' health, wellness and ability to demonstrate our values. We are empowering our employees to get active, eat healthy, reduce stress and improve sleep. Our goal is to have at least 250 employees participate in the Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/ Walk & Fitness Program. e "I REACH! 4 Health Corporate Run/Walk Challenge" is a means for employees get into better shape, train to run or walk in the race, and build healthy social connections. — Shealynn Buck, MD, Executive Director Employee Health Solutions Our weight loss toolbox: ►Objective physician monitoring of progress and safety ►Body Composition Analysis and bone density by DXA ►Motivational and Supportive Counseling ►Extensive individualized nutrition based upon the low glycemic index Real Food Diet© ►Twice weekly small group exercise classes focused on core fitness ►When indicated use of prescription U.S.FDA approved weight loss medications Qsymia® or Belviq® Kaiser Permanente of Georgia is introducing "Healthy Picks" inside its vending machines. e snack items must fall into one of three categories: heart healthy, low sodium or low sugar. Taste tests were held to introduce the Healthy Picks to patients, employees and doctors. "We want to show people that healthy food can taste good and be convenient and affordable," says Kathryn Harrison, manager of health promotion at Kaiser Permanente of Georgia. "Although we realize that this change alone may not dramatically alter our dietary habits, it is an important first step toward helping us all achieve a healthier diet." — Kerri Hartsfield-Johnson, Kaiser Permanente of Georgia to see if you qualify NOW! 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"Eat a diet heavy in greens, and go for more pigmented fruits and vegetables, as these can slow down premature aging of eyes," Dr. Desai says. www.bestselfconnect.com 58 AUGUST 2013 BEST SELF ATLANTA 7/9/13 1:03 PM SlenderSpaMed_halfv_0613.indd 1 The Latest Treatment Options Beyond Lasik, a new surgical option for restoring vision is a clear lens exchange. " e natural lens of the eye is removed before it forms a cataract, and an implant is placed into the eye that allows the patient to see both near and far," Dr. Desai explains. "Lasik only corrects distance – the near vision isn't corrected, so people still have to wear glasses to see up close. With a lens exchange, the artificial lens gives people the ability to see far and near." Traditionally cataract surgery has been done manually, but today more practices are turning to the laser. "We are the second practice in the U.S. to employ the femtosecond laser to do cataract surgery," Dr. Desai says. "With laser, there is more precision, so it is safer. Implants are becoming extremely sophisticated and complex, and they work best when done in an exact fashion." Laser is also cutting down the recovery time from cataract surgery to one week. " e cost difference is patient-specific depending on implants they pick, but not very much," he says. And today patients have more options than ever when it comes to selecting their implants. " ere are numerous lens implants on the market that allow people to have more freedom from glasses and contacts," says Dr. Susanne Hewitt of North Fulton Eye Center. " ere are multifocal implants such as Alcon's Restor and Abbott's Tecnis, and accommodating implants such as Bausch & Lomb's Crystalens, that allow people to be significantly less dependent on their distance and reading glasses after lens replacement/ cataract surgery. ere are several toric implants that correct astigmatism at the time of lens replacement as well. Also, people who have been successful with monovision with contact lenses can achieve this effect after lens replacement surgery to become less dependent on readers." Common Eye Conditions Presbyopia is is the lack of ability to focus up close and affects such tasks as reading, computer use, cell phone use or any task within arm's length. It is caused by the thickening and hardening of the crystalline lens and can be corrected with reading glasses, multifocal glasses, contact lenses or clear lens exchange. Droopy eyelids - ese are usually caused by ptosis or dermatochalasis. Ptosis can be caused by the age-related weakening or stretching of the major muscle that lifts the eyelid called the lavation muscle. Dermatochalasis is an age-related decrease of skin elasticity, allowing the skin of the eyelid to loosen and sag. When there is a loss of vision associated with droopy eyelids, insurance usually covers the blepharoplasty surgery, which involves the removal of excess skin and fat causing the drooping of the eyelids. Dry Eye Syndrome - is occurs when the eye does not produce a sufficient amount of tears, or when the tears are not of the proper consistency to wet the eye normally. Treatments include prescription eye drops, overthe-counter drops, surgical cautery or silicone plugging of the tear drainage canals to slow down the drainage of tears into the nasal canal. ese are caused by the liquefaction of the vitreous gel located deep within the eye. ey can also occur when the vitreous capsule detaches from the retina. Floaters can be annoying but are usually not a cause for alarm and are a natural consequence of age. Flashes of light can be a more serious symptom caused by retinal detachment, migraine headaches or a by product of the vitreous merely pulling on the retina. DERMATOLOGY CENTER OF ATLANTA WELCOMES NEW PHYSICIAN Jordana S. Gilman, M.D. BOARD CERTIFIED DERMATOLOGIST Recently moved to Atlanta after 10 years in private practice in New York City, NY specializing in Medical, Aesthetic, and Laser Dermatology • CONSULTED BY LOCAL & NATIONAL PRINT AND TELEVISION MEDIA FOR HER EXPERT OPINION ON MEDICAL ADVANCEMENTS IN DERMATOLOGY AND NEW AESTHETIC TRENDS & PROCEDURES • HAS APPEARED ON DR. OZ, FOX NEWS CHANNEL AND MSNBC " The addition of Dr. Jordana Gilman is very exciting to us. Dr. Gilman brings the highest levels of training and experience along with a warm and personable style that complements our friendly and warm team at Dermatology Center of Atlanta. NOW SCHEDULING PATIENTS! 770.497.0699 LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. GILMAN WWW.DERMATOLOGY-ATLANTA.COM Dr. Leslie C. Gray, Owner Dermatology Center of Atlanta Medical, Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology 9900 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, GA 30097 770.497.0699 | WWW.DERMATOLOGY-ATLANTA.COM DermCtrAtlanta_halfH.indd 1 www.bestselfconnect.com BEST SELF ATLANTA 7/11/13 3:30 5 PM AUGUST 2013 9 " Cataracts - A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, which causes MEET RICHARD: decreased visual acuity. e lens of the eye is made of proteins arranged in a precise manner, but as we age, the proteins can clump in a random manner, rendering the lens opaque instead of transparent. Macular Degeneration e macula is the center of the retina, and this tissue can break down with age, MACULA causing a loss of central visual acuity. e two main types are classified as dry and wet macular degeneration. ere is no real curative treatment for dry macular degeneration, NORMAL MACULAR DEGENERATION NORMAL WET DRY but a healthy diet and nutritional supplements can slow its progression. 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" eir effects have demonstrated a slowing of the progression of macular degeneration, but their ability to actually prevent eye disease is less understood and less demonstrated with controlled clinical trials." Most experts still agree, however, that glasses are the gold standard for improving vision non-surgically. "Decreasing near vision after age 40 is caused by physiologic changes to the lens inside the eye and the muscle that works to change the focus power of the lens," Dr. Pare says. "While it is problematic for most people, it is rarely due to any pathologic condition. Some oral medications can exacerbate this condition, but it is most often addressed with the use of reading glasses or bifocals." 20% OFF Editorial Resources Dr. Niraj Desai – Milan Eye Center, www.milaneyecenter.com Dr. Susanne Hewitt and Dr. Richard Pare – North Fulton Eye Center, www.northfultoneyecenter.com Dr. Alan Hymowitz – Eye Haven of Atlanta, www.eyehaven.com Dr. Takeia Locke – Family Eye Care Center of Atlanta, www.familyeyecareatlanta.com www.bestselfconnect.com 7/19/13 11:44 AM email: email@example.com | Tel: (678) 867-0033 60 AUGUST 2013 BEST SELF ATLANTA 0813_piper-lillies-1-4.indd 1 Expires August 31, 2013 www.bestselfconnect.com BEST SELF ATLANTA AUGUST 2013 61 Get Fit, Have Fun & Party with Your Company! • 8-week Get Active Atlanta! 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Every health plan sold on HealthCare.gov must provide what the federal government has identified as "essential health benefits" and meet new standards related to quality and costsharing. So, the offerings in each metal tier will look very similar online, with cost being the most obvious differentiator. But to get the best value, shoppers have to do some research. For years, savvy online shoppers have turned to web sites that allow you to comparison shop for the best price on airfares or hotel rooms. You mark the box next to your must-haves—a non-stop flight or 4-star accommodations—and see how the competition stacks up. While the process is sure to be much more complex, starting October 1, 2013 and continuing through March 31, 2014, millions of Georgians should be able to click their way to health coverage on HealthCare.gov, the federally-run online Health Insurance Marketplace or, as it is often called, health insurance "exchanges." Small business owners with fewer than 50 full-time employees will have an exchange of their own, the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP), to find plans for their employees. HealthCare.gov will provide limited information about each health plan on the site, but the onus is on the buyer to determine what's offered beyond the basic requirements. If you are considering a new insurer, find out how its plans compare to the competition. Each year, the National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA) and J.D. Power and Associates rank health plans based on a number of factors, ranging from quality of care to customer satisfaction. What if I need help navigating the health insurance exchanges? If the thought of obtaining insurance through the exchanges is overwhelming, "navigators" and "assisters" will be available to guide shoppers through the online marketplaces. The navigators will have expertise in eligibility and enrollment options. They cannot be affiliated with insurance companies and are required under law to provide impartial and accurate information. Assisters can provide in-person help and actually enroll you in a health plan. With coverage effective January 1, 2014 for health plans purchased through the new health insurance exchanges, insurers and health care providers alike are preparing for unprecedented change. Every business and individual will feel the impact of health care reform differently. Now is the time to get educated on the choices ahead. What are health insurance exchanges? The exchanges are a central part of health care reform. Under the Affordable Care Act, all U.S. citizens and people who are legal residents will be eligible for some form of coverage and cannot be turned down because of a medical condition. The exchanges are just a new avenue to health coverage—employers and individuals can still purchase plans directly from insurance companies or through brokers. In fact, the 169 million Americans covered under employer-funded insurance plans will have little reason to peruse the exchanges' offerings or do anything at all to keep their current health plans. However, if you are uninsured or purchase your own health coverage, shopping on the exchanges could have an advantage—federal subsidies. HealthCare.gov will require users to fill out an application to determine eligibility for financial assistance, which can reduce the out-of-pocket cost of health plans and medical expenses. The federal subsidies are only available to those who purchase health plans through HealthCare.gov. Small business owners could also see savings by purchasing coverage through the SHOP marketplace, which is designed to give them similar power to large businesses when it comes to getting better choices and lower prices for health insurance. Small businesses with 24 or fewer Kerry W. 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Maximum Out of pocket limits including deductibles and coinsurance are $6,350 individual and $12,700 family (like HSA limits). • Small Employers Only - Small Business Health Care Tax Credit (2010-2013). • Waiting period for benefit eligibility – no more than 90 days - (NOT 1st of month following 90 days) • If you are partially self funded OR have an HRA you must file and pay the new tax assessment due July 31, 2013. • Provide the model notice that contains information about the new Exchange / Marketplace to all employees by October 1st (includes providing to part time employees). • Provide Summary of Benefits and Coverage – there are modifications – don't use old ones. • Everyone can purchase coverage through the Exchange. You won't be able to use employer money, and you may not be eligible for subsidies, but the Exchange is open to all US Citizens. • All Employers subject to COBRA – new model notices have been released and must be used. Call or email me today for a complimentary and confidential review. Tremor is a common condition and leads many people to seek neurological evaluation. While some tremors are due to conditions that can become debilitating or dangerous, many patients have a benign condition known as an essential tremor. In most cases, this is a very treatable disease. What is an essential tremor? Essential tremor is the most common movement disorder. It consists of an involuntary shaking usually in the hands, but can also involve the legs, head, or other parts of the body. The cause of essential tremor is unknown, but it does tend to run in families. Is an essential tremor harmful? Essential tremor can be very bothersome, interfering with the patient's life and also increase the concern that he or she might have a serious disease. While patients with essential tremor do have an increased risk of developing Parkinson's Disease in the future, this risk is still quite low overall; in the majority of cases these patients do not progress to serious illness or disease. What should I do if I have a tremor? See a neurologist who has been trained in the assessment of tremor and other movement disorders. By performing a comprehensive history and physical examination, a neurologist can clarify the nature of your tremor and determine if it is a benign essential tremor or if it may represent a more serious condition. In some cases, additional testing such as blood tests, brain MRI, or PET scans can help clarify the diagnosis. It there a cure for essential tremor? There is not a cure for essential tremor, but there are many oral medications that can dramatically reduce the symptoms. These medications can be used daily or on an as-needed basis and are well tolerated by most patients. 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Jack Gardner Memorial Fund and Butterfly Fund. 597 Barnsley Gardens Road, Adairsville, GA, www.facebook. com/jacksbutterflybonanza Get those feet moving in support of children in need of medical services. Registration is $30-$30. CHOA. Marietta Square, 4 Depot St., Marietta, GA. 7:30 a.m. www.didash.com DIGITAL INSURANCE DASH 5K & 1K FUN RUN Aug.9, 16 & 30 Donate 20 canned items or $20 and receive a signed autograph from an Atlanta Braves pitcher. ACFB. Monument Grove at Turner Field, 755 Hank Aaron Drive, Atlanta, GA. www.acfb.org STRIKE OUT HUNGER: BRAVES VS. MARLINS A new Atlanta-based nonprofit Green of Hearts is addressing nutrition issues across the spectrum, from hunger to obesity. Green of Hearts establishes productive gardens, or "green food banks" as founder Bonita Cason-Atlow calls them, to make healthy options available to everyone regardless of economic status. Starting at the Interfaith Outreach House (IOH), this nonprofit encourages people to embrace a whole foods, plant-based diet by establishing individual gardens for each resident of IOH and teaching participants what it takes to maintain a garden of their own at home. Since Green of Hearts is in its early stages, it's the perfect time to get involved by volunteering your time, your land, or your money. Join this effort to battle both hunger and obesity that's beginning right here, perhaps literally in your backyard. www.greenofhearts.org Help raise awareness and funds for programs supporting epilepsy patients. Registration is $20-$25. Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia. Perimeter Mall, 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA. 7:30 a.m. www.epilepsyga.org MAGNOLIA RUN AND WALK FOR EPILEPSY Sept. 1 Gather your friends for a 5K and 10K relay, or run/walk in a 10K or 20K. Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta. Castleberry Hill, Intersection of Walker St. & Nelson St., Atlanta, GA. 6:45 a.m. www.runningnerdnation.com Aug. 15-16 Play golf and mingle with Braves players in support of cancer and blood disorders research. Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service of CHOA. Atlanta National Golf Club, White Columns Country Club and Hawks Ridge Golf Club. (404) 785-7373, www.choa.org THE ATL 20K RELAY & 10K 21ST ANNUAL TIM HUDSON BRAVES CELEBRITY-AM Sept. 3 Run in a timed 10K or one with no time limit to benefit families struggling with cystic fibrosis. Registration is $25-$45. Miles for Cystic Fibrosis. Chamblee MARTA Station, 5200 New Peachtree Rd., Chamblee, GA. 7:30 a.m. www.rungeorgia.com/sizzler10k.html BIG PEACH SIZZLER 10K Aug. 17 Help raise awareness for lung cancer survival with a run/walk. Registration is $25-$30. National Lung Cancer Partnership and Free to Breathe® Atlanta. John Howell Park, 801 Virginia Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA. 8:15 a.m. www.participate.freetobreathe.org FREE TO BREATHE ATLANTA 5K RUN/WALK & 1-MILE WALK Best Self's "Movember" Moustache Dash Move over November—it's called Movember now, and men across America are growing moustaches to raise awareness for prostate cancer. On November 9, Best Self Atlanta will kick off Movember with our first annual 5K Moustache Dash. Whether you grow a moustache or wear a fake one, come out to run in support of the men in your life who need to be aware of this serious but treatable disease. Details: www.bestselfconnect.com Sept. 12 Join in the annual event to promote health, wellness and fitness among the metro Atlanta community. Registration is $27 through Aug. 12 and $32 after. Atlanta Community Food Bank, Back on My Feet and Atlanta Braves Foundation. Turner Field, 755 Hank Aaron Drive, Atlanta, GA. www.kpcorporatewalk.com KAISER PERMANENTE 5K RUN/WALK VOICE TODAY LEGACY BALL Stop child abuse today, join the movement. Tickets are $95. The event will feature a live and silent auction, dinner and more. Mason Murer Gallery, 199 Armour Drive, Atlanta, GA, www.voicetoday.org. Photo courtesy of Andria Lavine (top) Aug. 23 THE SUMMER SIZZLE Enjoy a sizzling Mexican themed summer send-off party with a Mariachi band in support of children in need of medical services. CHOA. Summerour Studio, 409 Bishop St. NW, Atlanta, GA. www.choa.org Sept. 14 THE 3RD ANNUAL FIGHT AGAINST CHILDHOOD OBESITY RUN/WALK This event will be held at 8 a.m., 2138 Idlewood Road, Tucker, GA 30084. Participants under 18 are free. The registration fee is $30. www.pohfoundation.org Aug. 24 Support the survivors of domestic violence through a 5K run or 1-mile fun run. Registration is $15-$25. Ahimsa House. Lenox Park, 2180 Lake Blvd. NE, Atlanta, GA. 7:30 a.m. www.ahimsahouse.org Sept. 28 This body painting event will be an evening of art, music, entertainment and more. Benefitting The Chelko Foundation. (404) 993-0306, www.thechelkofoundation.org WALK, WAG, N' RUN BODIES AS A WORK OF ART Look for this icon to find out where you can volunteer. www.bestselfconnect.com BEST SELF ATLANTA AUGUST 2013 69 BACK By Flannery Winchester G Planting the Seed Featured events For a complete list of upcoming events visit www.bestselfconnect.com UIDE thegive-back guide V O LUN Marianne Baker st Be self my For Marianne Baker, fitness and philanthropy go hand in hand. As a certified exercise leader (ACSM), personal trainer, choreographer and the director of group exercise for the Concourse Athletic Club, she is passionate about helping people achieve their fitness goals. She also uses her position to raise awareness for charity organizations that are close to her heart such as Susan G. Komen Race For e Cure, and Toys For Tots with the U.S. Marines. "I really enjoy working with groups that help so many people in so many ways," she says. Beyond teaching Zumba, QiFORZE, TurboKick and other fitness classes, her private company, GroupEx Divas, certifies other wellness professionals all across the U.S. "I want to reach as many people as I can with the benefit of being dedicated to a fitness lifestyle," she says. And it seems she is well on her way to doing just that. What is your favorite thing about leading a fitness class? My favorite class is QiFORZE. It is a motivating muscular strength and endurance class that targets every muscle with unique movement patterns. QiFORZE has the fun and sizzle of a cardio class, but it is strength training and suitable for most people of all age groups. All the music is original and composed by multi Grammy award-winning artist Kike Santander. e class has amazing one-of-akind movement patterns and original, awesome music. It is also fun, challenging and body changing! How do you balance home life and work? When I am at work I focus on key priorities for my job and then have the exact same kind of focus on the personal priorities at home. I give my home life my undivided attention. Do you have any new projects coming up? I am developing choreography for QiGNITION (funded by Carlos Slim, ranked by Forbes as the richest man in the world) and the DVDs will launch on television in Central and South America in Q3, then in the U.S. market in Q1, 2014. We will develop and launch new content every quarter. Best achievement Becoming a Kilgore College Rangerette and Lieutenant in 1977 through 1979. is is a famous Texas-based college dance line, and it has set the stage for the accomplishments in my adult career. Best surefire mood booster Great dinner with friends on our patio. Best place to vacation Hilton Head Island. Best guilty pleasure Anything chocolate! Photo courtesy of Brett Stanley Where do you see yourself in the next 10 years? Working almost exclusively on certifying new instructors and developing choreography for TV and webbased exercise programs. e management team at the Concourse Athletic Club has been very supportive and helpful in all my professional and personal endeavors. I also have the privilege of working with exercise professionals at the absolute top of their profession. Best advice you'd give your 20-something self about staying healthy To set common-sense health and fitness goals, then follow a consistent program to meet those goals. 70 AUGUST 2013 BEST SELF ATLANTA www.bestselfconnect.com Tu e s d a y, A u g u s t 2 0 t h : 8AM-7PM T h u r s d a y, A u g u s t 2 2 n d : 8AM-5PM S a t u r d a y, A u g u s t 2 4 t h : 9AM-3PM www.bestselfconnect.com BEST SELF ATLANTA AUGUST 2013 71 A MAMMOGRAM HELPED SAVE LONNY'S LIFE. KAISER PERMANENTE HAS THE HIGHEST BREAST CANCER * SCREENING RATE IN THE NATION. During a 2009 mammogram, a lab technician found a small calci cation of cells. After a biopsy, Lonny Catalan discovered she had breast cancer. Her rst thought was of her son, Tylon. Her second was, "I will not let this beat me." Fortunately, Lonny's cancer was diagnosed at an early, treatable stage. One of the bene ts of our unique system is how we use advanced technology to empower care teams to identify members overdue for important screenings. The result can be quicker diagnosis, and for Lonny, it meant fast access to a focused team of doctors and nurses who successfully brought her through surgery, treatment, and follow-up care. Why does Kaiser Permanente of Georgia have the highest mammogram screening rate in the nation?* For women like Lonny. And sons like Tylon. Learn more about our cancer care at kp.org/georgia Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia, Inc., Nine Piedmont Center, 3495 Piedmont Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30305 (404) 364-7000 *2012 ratings from the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) for commercial plans published by the National Committee for Quality Assurance. HEDIS is a tool used by more than 90 percent of America's health plans to measure performance on important dimensions of care and service. HEDIS is a registered trademark of the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). For more information, visit ncqa.org 72 AUGUST 2013 BEST SELF ATLANTA www.bestselfconnect.com