Eric Jacoby took time out to introduce the latest in Hereditary Cancer screening by Myriad, myRisk™. This new revolutionary genetic cancer testing mixes both hereditary test status of 8 different cancer genes with individual cancer family tree. This truly is the next generation of cancer threat testing.

Call our office to book an appointment to discuss this revolutionary test – 972-473-2020.

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“I was so used to feeling tired and this just seemed to be the norm, but now that I have begun pellet therapy I feel energized, I want to exercise, and I want to enjoy life again.”

Others tell us how pellet therapy has improved their relationship with their partner due to increased libido.

How do you feel? Are you tired, unable to sleep, have you noticed loss of recall of important facts? Call us today and schedule an appointment with one of our physicians to discuss pellet therapy.

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Each treatment is 20 minutes long and patients are seeing less hair loss in as little as three months and thicker, shinier, healthier hair after 6-8 weeks.

Call our office today to schedule an appointment and see if the Sunetics Laser is the right option for you.

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Chikungunya

• DEET All Day, Every Day: Whenever you’re outside, use insect repellants that contain DEET, picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus.
• DRESS: Wear long, loose and light-colored clothing outside.
• DRAIN: Remove all areas of standing water in and around your home.
• DUSK & DAWN: Limit outdoor activities during dusk and dawn hours when mosquitoes are most active.

Information published from the Dallas County Health & Human Services.

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Digital breast tomosynthesis, better known as 3-D mammography, can find more invasive, and in some cases more dangerous, cancers than a traditional digital mammogram, a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association this week concludes.

But do you need one?

Approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2011 as a supplement to digital mammography, tomosynthesis creates a 3-D reconstruction of the breast tissue, giving radiologists a clearer view of overlapping slices. This new study found using the combination of digital and 3-D mammography reduces false alarms and unnecessary call backs by 15% in all groups of patients, including younger women and women with dense breast tissue.

The study was funded by Hologic, the manufacturer of the 3-D imaging machine, and the National Cancer Institute.

“3-D mammography finds more clinically significant breast cancers earlier… so that women have more treatment options and ultimately better health outcomes,” said Dr. Emily F. Conant, senior author of the new study and chief of breast imaging in the Department of Radiology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

Unfortunately, 3-D mammography images cost more and are not yet available everywhere. Depending on where a woman lives and her insurance, tomosynthesis may or may not be covered.

Robert Smith, senior director of cancer screening at the American Cancer Society, says the decision of whether to spring for the 3-D test is best left up to physicians to decide with their patients. But women should know that these images result in more detection of abnormal cells and therefore, more biopsies, he says.

Experts believe women with dense breast tissue and women who may have scar tissue from breast surgery or biopsies can benefit most from the accuracy of 3-D mammograms.

For women who can’t afford the extra fee, or who simply ask, “Is it worth it?” Smith says a standard digital mammogram is fine.

The best thing for women to do is strictly follow recommendations for regular mammograms at an imaging center that has mammography experts on hand. Getting regular mammograms enables your doctor to easily compare your current images with previous scans, which can reduce false-positive test results.

Smith predicts the decision will eventually be made for women as 3-D mammography becomes offered more widely, ultimately replacing standard mammography. Until then he says, “The jury is still out and the attorney for one side is feeling more confident than the other.”

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Another way that could impact your wellness is getting enough sleep. Many experts suggest that adults get in between 7 to 9 hours each night. You could require more or less, depending on your age and way of life. To remain in good health, try to make sleep a top priority in your life.

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You can find many of these supplements in our Metagenics store, or if you would like schedule an appointment with our doctors to go over your questions or concerns.

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Your Life and Other Lifestyle Factors
Some usual aspects of day-to-day life can deplete the body of the nutrients it uses to operate appropriately, such as:

• Drinking (liquor, caffeine-containing coffee/sodas)
• Smoking (nicotine)
• Medications (statin medicines, corticosteroids, diuretics)
• Eating (processed food, improved carbohydrates)
• Stress (work, family)
• State of health (ailment, injury, digestive tract concerns, pregnancy)

These things can rob you of nutrients by:

• Increasing your demand for certain nutrients
• Triggering increased nutrient loss
• Blocking the absorption of nutrients from food

In order to be well, it’s crucial to focus not simply on what you’re consuming, but to determine how you’re living.

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