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In This Issue...Osteoporosis —

The Silent Stalker . . . Cover-2IPL Photorejuvenation

The Light That Erases Skin Damage . . 2Free Skin Care Workshop . . . . . 3Heart-Healthy Recipes

Chilled Tomato Cocktail . . . . . . . . . 3Readers Want To Know . . . . . . . 3May & June Events . . . . . . . . . . 4

FAMILY PRACTICEWALLACE F. BURROUGHS, II, M.D.

INTERNAL MEDICINECHRIS L. MAYNARD, M.D.C. RICHARD SHARPE, M.D.

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONERLAURIE D. DAVIS, MSN, CFNPIRINA KOPT ABRAMS, MSN, CFNPTRICIA W. UNDERWOOD, MSN, CFNP

1031 WEST MADISON AVENUEATHENS, TENNESSEE 37371

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AAMMGG HealthWiseVOLUME 4, NO. 3 MAY—JUNE 2001

OOSSTTEEOOPPOORROOSSIISS The Silent Stalker

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May is Osteoporosis AwarenessMonth. We want our patients tounderstand whether you are 40, 50,or 60, you are never too old tohelp prevent, slow down, or treatosteoporosis. Osteoporosis is themost common progressive bonedisease of the skeleton caused byan imbalance in the body’s bone-building cycle.

This silent disease is character-ized by low bone mass, which resultsin weak bones that are prone tofracture. Bone mass is related tobone strength; the greater the bonemass, the stronger the bones andthe less likely they are to fracture.

This bone disease affects morethan 25 million Americans, 80 per-cent of them women. More than onein three women over the age of 50will experience an osteoporotic frac-ture during their lifetime. Each year,osteoporosis causes more than 1.3million fractures, including 500,000spinal fractures, 250,000 hip frac-tures and 240,000 wrist fractures.

RRIISSKK FFAACCTTOORRSS——Osteoporosis isnot a disease that suddenly affectsthe elderly, but a progressive dis-ease that often begins:! after a woman reaches menopause

(in the first five years after meno-pause, women can lose up to 25percent of their total bone massbecause of a drop in estrogenlevels; bone loss then continuesthroughout life.)

! other risk factors include total hysterectomy, thin, small build; chronic use of anti-inflammatorysteroids, smoking, lack of exerciseexcessive doses of thyroid medica-tions or anticonvulsants, family history of osteoporosis or fractures.

BBOONNEE SSTTRREENNGGTTHH AANNDD OOSSTTEEOO--PPOORROOSSIISS——There are at least fourfactors that influence bone strength:! the kind of skeleton you inherit

from your parents and ancestors(genetics).

! how much weight-bearing exerciseyou get throughout your life.

! how much calcium is available for use in your bloodstream.

! and the right hormone balance.

SSYYMMPPTTOOMMSS——Because bone lossoccurs slowly and silently, osteoporo-sis often goes unrecognized for manyyears until a fracture occurs. Spinalfractures gradually collapse the bonesof the spine, causing height loss, painand a deformed (hump) back.

Osteoporosis often progresseswithout symptoms for many years untila woman’s bones can become sofragile that even bending to pick up anewspaper can result in fractures ofthe spine.DDIIAAGGNNOOSSIISS——First, your physicianwill evaluate you for osteoporosis.Menopause is the single most impor-tant risk factor. Then all other risk fac-tors are evaluated. A decrease in heightand curvature of the spine are otherindications of osteoporosis. However,a woman can have this disease with-out any symptoms or risk factors.Now, there are several types of bonemass measurement tests that helpphysicians to identify low bone mass.

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EEvveerryyDDaayy** 685 women fracture their hips*

1,918 women fracture their spines*685 women fracture their wrists*

*Refrence: Riggs, B.L. and Melton, L.J.: The worldwide problem of osteoporosis: Insights afforded by epidemiology, Bone 17(5):505S-51S, November 1995.

The latest age-defying breakthrough in aesthetic skin care, IPL (Intense Pulse Light)Photorejuvenation is a non-invasive treatment that simultaneously improves a variety offacial concerns. This therapeutic light energy erases the skin damage while it protects thehealthy surrounding skin. This treatment also acts on the collagen beneath the surface.Skin improves with an even-colored tone, smaller pore size, smooth texture, radiantcomplexion, an overall revitalized appearance, and provides noticeable results over severaltreatment sessions. From fine lines, age spots and broken capillaries to enlarged pores,coarse skin and mottled pigmentation, IPL Photorejuvenation eliminates the signs of agingwhile it restores a youthful smoothness with high satisfaction.

IPL Photorejuvenation At A Glance" Gentle, safe, non-invasive, non-ablative, virtually pain-free" Corrects redness, age spots, complexion flaws, fine lines,

poor tone, pigment irregularities, and more" Treats the entire face, plus the neck, chest and hands" Administered in a series of four to six 20-minute procedures" No “down time” or interference with active lifestyles" Ideal for males and females of nearly any age" Long-lasting results for individuals of all skin types and colors

What You Can Expect From IPLThe IPL Photorejuvenation program generally consists of

four to six treatment sessions at three-week intervals. Lunch hour appointments are available at our Laser and Skin Therapy Center to meet your needs.

Prior to treatment, a cool gel is applied to the skin. The smooth glass surface of theIPL handpiece is then used to administer pulses of light to your face and you may feel aslight sting. It’s quick, easy and virtually painless. Furthermore, results are excellent ofother sensitive body areas, like the back of your hands, chest and neck.

You Deserve The BestLet’s face it, more often than

not, today’s younger and moreactive population doesn’t have thetime, money or inclination to dealwith an intensive procedure in thehospital. If you’ve been holdingout for a non-invasive solution tothe anti-aging dilemma, now youcan enjoy the real-time benefits ofIPL Photorejuvenation. The grad-ual phasing in of your rejuvenatedappearance means no one hasto know precisely what’s newand different — they’ll simply beamazed at how great you look.

Join the many thousands ofpeople who are putting a priorityon their appearance. This is the21st century. There is a non-inva-sive technology that can erase thesigns of aging from your face andbody. You can look as young andhealthy on the outside as you feelon the inside. The technology iscleared by the FDA, and the treat-ments are delivered by medicalspecialists and trained staff. Don’tyou deserve the very best?

IIPPLL PPhhoottoorreejjuuvveennaattiioonnThe Lightt Thaatt Erraases Skinn Daammaage

BBOONNEE DDEENNSSIITTOOMMEETTRRYY XX--RRAAYY——refers to a noninvasive method formeasuring the level of bone miner-al present in the skeleton. DEXAmachines are becoming the mostcommon method used to assessbone mass and is the demonstrat-ed clinical tool for the assessmentof osteoporosis. A bone sonometercan screen for osteoporosis usingultrasound. After positive assess-ment, there are now treatmentsavailable for the pprreevveennttiioonn aannddttrreeaattmmeenntt of this bone thinning dis-ease. Athens Medical Group is nowoffering this service to their patients. WWHHAATT CCAANN WWOOMMEENN DDOO OONNTTHHEEIIRR OOWWNN? Eat a balanced dietwith adequate dietary calcium(although calcium does not com-pletely prevent bone loss), engagein weight bearing exercise to pre-serve bone strength, stop smokingand reduce the use of alcohol (bothare associated with osteoporosis).

Osteoporosis is recognized asan important public health problembecause of the significant morbidityand mortality associated with itscomplications. As a result, bonedensitometry has become a methodfor screening individuals at risk forosteoporosis, used in diagnosingand treating the disease and asa basis for recommending preven-tion strategies.

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Osteoporosis Continued From Page 1...

AAMMGG HealthWisePatsy C. Sharp, BS, CMPM

Practice Administrator — Editorpsharp@athensmed.com

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