The Health Flo

Certified Health Coach Meredith Grayson Hall-Bottoms talk about her amazing weight loss journey. .  She is a nurse manager at a Metro Atlanta hospital. Wife and mother of four beautiful children.  We are here to support you as you take the journey to optimal health.  No fad diet, no surgery, no pills, no rigorous exercise.  Check her out on Facebook Meredith Grayson Hall-Bottoms. You can also reach me at thehealthflo@gmail.com. thehealthflo on instagram. We are both certified health coaches and it's our desire to help you reach your health goals.

The FDA has authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine to prevent COVID-19 in individuals 16 years of age and older under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA).

For more information on EUA, see the “What is an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA)?” section at the end of this Fact Sheet.

WHAT SHOULD YOU MENTION TO YOUR VACCINATION PROVIDER BEFORE YOU GET THE PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE?
Tell the vaccination provider about all of your medical conditions, including if

you:• have any allergies

• have a fever
  
• have a bleeding disorder or are on a blood thinner
  
• are immunocompromised or are on a medicine that affects your immune system
  
• are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
  
• are breastfeeding
  
• have received another COVID-19 vaccine
  WHO SHOULD GET THE PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE?
  FDA has authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine in individuals 16 years of age and older.
  WHO SHOULD NOT GET THE PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE?
  You should not get the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine if you:
  • had a severe allergic reaction after a previous dose of this vaccine • had a severe allergic reaction to any ingredient of this vaccine.
  WHAT ARE THE INGREDIENTS IN THE PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE?
  The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine includes the following ingredients: mRNA, lipids ((4-hydroxybutyl)azanediyl)bis(hexane-6,1-diyl)bis(2-hexyldecanoate), 2 [(polyethylene glycol)-2000]-N,N-ditetradecylacetamide, 1,2-Distearoyl-sn-glycero-3- phosphocholine, and cholesterol), potassium chloride, monobasic potassium phosphate, sodium chloride, dibasic sodium phosphate dihydrate, and sucrose.
  HOW IS THE PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE GIVEN?
  The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine will be given to you as an injection into the muscle.
  The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine vaccination series is 2 doses given 3 weeks apart.
  If you receive one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, you should receive a second dose of this same vaccine 3 weeks later to complete the vaccination series.
  Reference:
• https://www.fda.gov/media/144414/download

Brazilian Buttlift (BBL or BBT – Brazilian Butt transfer) is a plastic surgery procedure in which fat is transferred to the buttocks and hip area to increase projection of the buttocks and can also be used to widen the hips.

Seroma: collection of fluid under the skin 

Lymphatic drainage massage is a form of gentle massage that encourages the movement of lymph fluids around the body. The fluid in the lymphatic system helps remove waste and toxins from the bodily tissues. Some health conditions can cause lymph fluid to build up. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles

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Type 1 diabetes (T1D), is a form of diabetes in which very little or no insulin is produced by pancreas.. Insulin is a hormone required for the body to use blood sugar.With no treatment the blood sugar in your body will remain high. The common symptoms are frequent urination, increased thirst, increased hunger, and weight loss. Some people may experience additional symptoms such as blurry vision, tiredness, and poor wound healing.  Symptoms may develop in just a few weeks. 

The cause of type 1 diabetes is unknown.  It is believed to involve  genetic and environmental factors.

 Risk factors include having a family member with type 1 diabetes. The mechanism of origination involves autoimmune destruction of the insulin producing beta cells  that produce insulin in the pancreas.

Diabetes is diagnosed by testing the level of sugar or glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C) in the blood.

Type 1 diabetes can be determined  from type 2 by testing for the presence of autoantibodies.

Reference: American Diabetes Association 

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• Can affect any part of the GI tract from the mouth to the anus, but most commonly affects the end of the small bowel (ileum) and the beginning of the colon
  
• Can affect the entire thickness of the bowel wall
  
• Inflammation of the intestine can “skip,” or leave normal areas in between patches of diseased intestine

• IBD affects an estimated 3 million Americans. Men and women are equally likely to be affected by Crohn's disease.
  
• The disease can occur at any age, but Crohn’s disease is most often diagnosed in adolescents and adults between the ages of 20 and 30.
  
• Studies have shown that between 1.5 percent and 28 percent of people with IBD have a first-degree relative, such as a parent, child, or sibling, who also has one of the diseases.
  
• Even though there is genetic component associated with increased risk of IBD, it is impossible to predict who may get Crohn’s disease based on family history.
  
• Crohn’s disease can affect people from all ethnic backgrounds. The disease is more common in Caucasians, though the rates of Crohn’s disease have increased among Hispanics and Asians in recent years.
  

Reference

https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/what-is-crohns-disease/overview

This week Angela Headen is owner of Educated Lotus.  She shares benefits of Yoni steam .    

Educated Lotus strongly advocates Feminine Health and Energy. They are dedicated to providing premium products with food grade, therapeutic grade and organic ingredients to assist you with your Therapeutic Feminine Health Care Regimen. We know that Selflove is Built on a Strong Foundation of SelfCare. Educated Lotus provides products that are tools for helping you build your Strong Foundation.Yoni Steam

Benefits of Yoni Steam

Detox womb

Treat Yeast infection

Balances hormones

Tightens and tones the vagina and uterus. 

Feel free to contact Angela Headen at

Magnolia Pink Artisans Market located at 2248 Highway 42N Stockbridge Ga 30253

website: www.educatedlotus,com

Email: info.educatedlotus@gmail.com

 Work # 470 333-2524

Juvonda S. Hodge, MD

"After receiving her MD from New Jersey Medical School, Dr. Juvonda Hodge did her general surgery residency at Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC, from 1996-2001. Prior to coming to Emory, she served on the faculty of the College of Allied Health Professions of the University of South Alabama and was associate director of the burn unit at the University of South Alabama Medical Center. She now works with Dr. Walter Ingram, long-time director of the burn unit at Grady Memorial Hospital, as the unit’s assistant medical director". (gradyhealth.org)

"Burns are tissue damage that results from heat, overexposure to the sun or other radiation, or chemical or electrical contact. Burns can be minor medical problems or life-threatening emergencies." (mayoclinic.org)

The burn clinic located at 80 Jessie Hill Jr. Dr. Atlanta Ga

Hours are Mon. Tues. Wed. & Fri. 8:30- 4:30 pm  Walk-ins accepted

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References/Resources

https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org

https://www.bcrf.org/

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FIVE FACTS TO KNOW ABOUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

• A woman is assaulted or beaten every nine seconds.
• 1 in 3 women—and 1 in 4 men—have been in abusive relationships, and 1 in 5 women and 1 in 7 men have faced severe physical violence.
• 20 people are abused by an intimate partner every minute, adding up to 10 million each year.
• More than 200,000 phone calls are placed to domestic violence hotlines every year.
• Intimate partner violence accounts for 15% of all violent crimes.
• The presence of guns in a home where domestic violence is a problem increases the risk of a murder by 500%.

https://www.psychologytoday.com

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Prostate cancer the 2nd leading cancer in men. 

Reference

Cancer.org

HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system. Making the individual  susceptible to many diseases. If  HIV is left untreated it progress to AIDS. AIDS  stands for Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.   When individuals with HIV get appropriate treatment they can live long healthy lives and can protect their sexual partners. 

Prevention

First  if you do not have HIV continue to use condoms

Do HIV test regularly. " Know your status"

If your involved in high risk behaviors take pre-exposure prophylaxis

Be honest with your partners about your HIV status

For more information go to CDC.gov  HIV

Reference

www.cdc.gov

Cigarette smoking is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States.1

• Cigarette smoking causes more than 480,000 deaths each year in the United States. This is nearly one in five deaths.1,2,3
• Smoking causes more deaths each year than the following causes combined:4
  Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
  Illegal drug use
  Alcohol use
  Motor vehicle injuries
  Firearm-related incidents
  
• More than 10 times as many U.S. citizens have died prematurely from cigarette smoking than have died in all the wars fought by the United States.1
• Smoking causes about 90% (or 9 out of 10) of all lung cancer deaths.1,2 More women die from lung cancer each year than from breast cancer.5
• Smoking causes about 80% (or 8 out of 10) of all deaths from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).1
• Cigarette smoking increases risk for death from all causes in men and women.1
• The risk of dying from cigarette smoking has increased over the last 50 years in the U.S.1

Smokers are more likely than nonsmokers to develop heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer.1

• Estimates show smoking increases the risk:
  For coronary heart disease by 2 to 4 times1,6
  For stroke by 2 to 4 times1
  Of men developing lung cancer by 25 times1
  Of women developing lung cancer by 25.7 times1
  
• Smoking causes diminished overall health, increased absenteeism from work, and increased health care utilization and cost.1
• 1 800 QUIT NOW

Reference

CDC.GOV 

Health Effects of Cigarettes Smoking

Chandra lost total of  15 lbs in 8 weeks  with daily walking meal prep and lots of water

Ashley lost 4 lbs and is ready to go

Jean lost 2 lbs and lots of inches and she's more motivated than ever

We thank you  all for joining us in our weight loss journey.  We are just getting started.   We pledge to live healthy physically and mentally.  We would love for your all to join us. 

The journey is not just about weight loss it's about living healthy, eating well balanced meals that are low in fats, low in sugar ,salt and high in fresh fruits vegetables.  It's about eating in a way that sensible and sustainable.  It is about not routinely allowing   stress and emotions dictate our food choices.  It is also about doing exercises that you enjoy and can be consistent with.   It's a lifestyle change.  We are all worth the time and effort it takes to live a healthy life. 

Strategies to reduce stress and weight gain,

1. Eat healthier comfort food

2. Keep a food journal

3. Drink more water

4. Make exercise a priority

5. Plan stress relief strategies as part of daily life.  Deep breathing strategies , meditation, massages.

Weight loss can be achieved once you make the comittment to yourself.

Get started.  Eat low fat low carb diet 1200-1500 calories per day

My fitness Pal great app to get you started

10,000 steps per day. Planned focused exercise. Do something you enjoy at least 3 times a week

Drink at least 32 oz of water daily

Forgive yourself

Decrease your stress level.

Focus on your self-worth

Find like minded people that will support your journey

You are worth the time and effort needed to become the best version of your self. 

Self-love, self-awareness, self-care. Yes you can. Start today. 

Weight Loss Journey week 4

We all deserve to be our best. Each individual must define what "best" means to them. 

What is your weight loss goal?

Everyday take steps towards that goal.  Not perfection  just action

Be realistic and face the facts what lessons are learning along the way?

Learn from your mistakes. Don't repeat the same thing and expect a different outcome.

Change begins in your head and heart. You must believe  the change and that the good. Know the change is good for you.

REMBER YOU ARE WORTH ALL THE HARD WORK 

Continue to eat balanced meals between 1200-1500 calories

Reaching for 10,000 steps per day. or at least exercising 3 times a week including but not limited to walking, running, cycling, hiking, yoga, dancing, strength training. 

Drinking 1/2 a gallon of water daily or more.

1200-1500 calories per day well balanced diet, low in fat high, in fresh fruits and vegetable and lean protein

10,000 steps per day

Drinking at least 1/2 gallon of water per day.

The weight loss plan

1200-1500 Calories

Use My Fitness pal to record and count calories

Drink no less than a liter of water daily

To reach the 10,000 steps movements must be intentional

Weight loss 

Jean loss 2.4 lbs

Chandra loss 2lbs for total of 4lbs

Ashely no weight loss this week.

The plan 8 WEEKS 5/26/20 to 7/26/20

Eat 1250-1500 calorie of balanced diet

Drink 1/2 gallon water or more

Take 10,000 steps daily which is equal to 5 miles per day

Cut the alcohol. 

Have accountability partner

Week 1 Loss

Chandra loss 2.5 lbs congrats

Ashley loss 2lbs congrats

Jean loss 1/2 lb ok 

Join  my two co-workers and I. Chandra Cooper, FNP, Ashley Mose-Wright AGNCNP-BC as we begin our weight loss journey.  5/26 to 7/26/20.

PlaN

1500 Calorie per day

73 0Z to 1 gallon of water per day

10,000 steps per day

No alcohol.

Weekly weigh in on Mondays mornings

Weight loss steps to success

1. Preparation plan and prepare meals

2. Accountability- Have accountability partner(s)

3. Consistency-be consistent in order to reach your Goa

4. Plan your work-outs or plans ways to reach your 10, 000 steps daily

5. Be creative do exercise that fits in your life-style  don't add extra pressure 

Dr. Ali Zentner received her undergraduate medical degree from McMaster University and

completed her Internal Medicine Residency with an extra year of Cardiology training at the

University of Calgary. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine.

Dr. Zentner was the Medical Director of the Live Well Exercise Clinics from 2013 until 2018.

Live Well is a unique prevention clinic which offer medically supervised exercise based

programs in the lower mainland and expanding across the country. As medical director Ali was

instrumental in establishing these programs and bringing them to the mainstream.

From 2015 until 2018 Ali was the Medical Director of the Vancouver Island Bariatric Program

and built the program into a multidisciplinary bariatric program which now supervises the

bariatric surgeries of over 200 patients annually. After three years as director she moved on to

establish a similar bariatric program within Fraser Health region.

Ali is the author of The Weight Loss Prescription (Penguin Books, 2015) and the medical advisor

to Global National and CBC.

With a wealth of clinical and practical experience, Dr. Zentner built Revolution Medical Clinic

and serves as its Medical Director. The clinic has been recognized as a centre of excellence by

the European Association for the Study of Obesity. It is one of the largest multidisciplinary

clinics in Canada run exclusively through the socialized health care system.

Dr. Zentner is the founder and director of the Canadian Obesity Peer Support Program- an online

and in person peer support educational platform for clinicians wanting to learn about obesity.

(www.canadaobesitypeersupport.com) The program has trained over 600 clinicians in a peer

support setting.

Ali is also the founder and director of The Obesity Project (www.nofatshame.com) a multilevel

educational program that addresses weight bias in medicine. The project involves patients and

clinicians and educates medical trainees, doctors and nurses on weight sensitivity and bias. It

currently is working to promote weight sensitivity training in all medical schools and residency

programs across Canada.

COVID-19

Signs and symptoms may not appear until 2 to 14 days after being exposed. 

Signs and symptoms includes: cough, fever, chills, sore throat, headache, lost of taste and smell, difficulty breathing. 

Seek immediate medical attention if you develop, difficulty breathing, confusion, chest pain, dusky or bluish lips and face. 

Avoid contracting COVID by taking the necessary precautions

Continue with social distancing 

Wear mask in public

Frequent handwashing

Some people may remain asymptomatic even COVID positive  that's even more reason why we should remain diligent with precautions .

The United States of American have more than 784,000 cases. 

More than 42,000 American have died.

Please continue to follow social distancing., hand washing, wearing mask in public, disinfecting household surfaces.  

If you develop symptoms self quarantine and seek COVID test as soon as possible

Signs and symptoms of COVID -19 including but not limited to

Fever,  fatigue, dry cough, lost of taste and smell, body aches, chills, runny nose, sore throat, diarrhea, congestion

Pulmonary Embolism (PE)  One or more arteries in the lungs is blocked by a blood clot. Most of the time a pulmonary embolism is caused by blood clots that moved from the leg into the arteries of the lungs.  DVT deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot in the deep vein of your leg.

Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Pain in the affected leg, swelling, warmth , redness or discoloration to the leg.

Causes of DVT : anything that disrupts circulation, certain medications or decreased movement.

Risk Factors: genetics,  bedrest, injury or surgery, smoking, obesity, pregnancy, cancer, heart disease, 

Treatment of DVT : Blood thinners

Signs of pulmonary embolism (PE)

chest pain, shortness of breath, rapid heart rate

Risk Factors for Pulmonary Embolism

Previous Surgery,  Cancer, Heart diseases, lung diseases, Trauma , Broken Hip or leg bone, Birth Control, Hormone replacement therapy, Pregnancy and childbirth,  Sedentary life style, Age increase risk over 40 years old, Family history, genetic

Treatment

Anticoagulants - blood thinners

Thrombolytics medicines that dissolve the clot

Catheter- Assisted  thrombus removal  or A vena cava filter used in some people who cannot take blood thinners

Confirmed cases159,868(Today: +18,982)

Deaths2,950(Today: +483)

Reference 

JHU.EDU

What to do

1. Wash your hands, before and after meal preparation, after bathroom use, blowing, coughing or sneezing. after contact with body fluids. Wash your hand as often as you can 

2. Get plenty sleep

3. Daily Vitamin C/ Stay well hydrated

4. Limit your exposure to crowds and anyone with fever, and respiratory symptoms. 

5. Have a working thermometer at home

6. Invest in pulse oximeter available at your local pharmacy, amazon or pulseoximeter.org

7 Do you have Tylenol, Advil, Pedialyte or Gatorade at home

8. Soups, crackers, Jello, Ginger or Peppermint tea

9. Fever is 100.4 or greater. 

10 Normal pulse oxygenation 95-100. 

Seek immediate medical attention for trouble. breathing, abnormal lung and breathing sounds. Pulse oximeter reading 93 or less consistently

Thyroid Hormones. are important in the development of nervous system and brain in infants and metabolic activity in adults

Hypothyroidism under active thyroid: causes autoimmune disease Hashimoto, treatment with radioactive iodin e, injury to hypothalamus or anterior pituitary gland, lack of thyroid function at birth, thyroid surgery or medictions

Signs and Symptoms of Hypothyroidism: weight gain, fatigue, constipation, depression, general pain, feeling cold, dyspepsia, dry coarse skin, hair loss, slow pulse rate, carpal tunnel, ascites, cold extremities.

Hyperthyroidism : over active thyroid: causes Graves disease, multi nodular goiter, toxic adenoma, inflammation of thyroid gland or eating too much iodine or taking too much thyroid hormone,

Signs and Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism: weight loss, nervousness, palpitations, diarrhea, heat intolerance, irritabily, muscle weakness, hand tremors, thickening skin on shins, eyes bulging, 

Screening

Breast and Cervical Screening

Cholesterol

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Dental Screening

Prostate

High Blood pressure

Skin Cancer

 HIV/STD Screening

Lisa Wigfall-Parker, a longtime friend we met in college at Seton Hall University. Diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. (SLE) in high school. Lisa was given a life expectancy of 10 years after her diagnosis. She shares her 40 plus years beating Lupus.

Types of Lupus

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus- the most common form of Lupus that affects many organs such as kidneys, joints, cardiovascular, and nervous systems.

Cutaneous (Discoid )Lupus- affects the skin only

Drug-Induced Lupus- Certain drugs can cause lupus-like symptoms; this is temporary.

Neonatal Lupus Erythematosus- affects the babies of women with specific autoantibodies.

Foundations

Lupus Foundation of America:

The Lupus Foundation of America Walk to End Lupus Now events are held in 70 locations across America. Go lupus.org to get more information

What should know about the Coronavirsus

1. Get annual check up with your  primary care doctor and regular check ups with the Dentist

2. Eat a Healthy Diet

3. Regular Exercise

4. Get enough sleep and rest

5. Moderation

6. Cultivate Healthy Relationships

7. Laughter

8 Sunshine( Vit, D) and Fresh Air

9 Decrease stressors in your life

10 Find and do what you enjoy

Menopause is the time in a woman life when she stops having periods for 12 straight months

Early menopause- when menopause occurs before age 45

Premature menopause- when menopause occurs before age 40

Peri-menopause is the period of time before menopause occurs could be as long as 4 years.  Irregular periods, hot flashes and night sweats very common during this time

The most common symptoms of menopause are:

Hot flashes, night sweats, irregular periods, loss or decrease libido, vaginal dryness.

Every woman experience is different.  Work with your healthcare provider  to develope  a treatment plan that is best for you, based on your symptoms.

References

MegsMenopause.com

WebMD.com

My guest Stephanie shares her experience with acid reflux.

Acid Reflux : Acid that is in your stomach backs up into the esophagus

Esophagus: is the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach

Symptoms of Acid Reflux  are Heartburn and Regurgitation

Live style changes to treat Acid Reflux

Stop smoke (if your a smoker)

Eat meals at least 2-3 hrs before bedtime

Lose weight (if your overweight)

Avoid tight clothing that squeeze the stomach area

Sleep with your head elevated

Avoid foods that make your symptoms worse such as coffee, chocolate, alcohol, peppermint, and fatty foods.

Reference

Uptodate.com

NHTSA: The National Highway Safety Administration

www.nhtsa.org 

Dayatra Watts-Arnold  is a experienced hairstylist and trichologist.  Trichology is the branch of medical and cosmetic study and practice concerned with the hair and scalp.

For hair care questions you can email hairholistic01@gmail.com

Salon Location 

3220 Butner Rd 

Atlanta, GA 30331

4042289978

My guest Dr. Reginald Nesbitt have successfully lost 50lbs in 6 months on the Keto diet along with intermittent fasting. We had an informative discussion about these different diets.  No matter what diet and exercise plan, you choose the key is consistency. Resources

OptUP  Free app

Carb Manager app

DoFasting app 

Ruled.me app

On this episode my guest Karen shares her experience with a Motor Vehicle Accident that has changed her life.  After this episode you may want to double check your car insurance policy and read all the fine prints

 Top Four Causes of Motor Vehicle  Accident Resulting in Falaties

1. Driving while impaired

2. Unrestrained driver

3. Speeeding

4. Distracted driving ( using cell phone)

This episode, I am pleased to have Shero, a certified personal trainer, and wellness coach.   The goal is to get those with health and fitness goals to start right now. Get ahead of the holidays and start working on your health and fitness goals.  Shero is hosting weekly weight loss challenges. The biggest loser each week wins the money.  Listen to the podcast to get motivated and learn how you can participate in the weekly weight loss challenge.

Workouts that don't require a gym membership

Walking 30 -60 mins 3 times a week

Work out using your body weight

MAKE SWEAT HAPPEN

Power Squats x 1 min

Burpees x 1 min

Planks x 1 min

Mountain climbers x 1 min

Repeat for 5 rounds

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Power Squats 15

Burpees 15

Planks x 1 min

Mountain climber x 1min

Push-ups 15

Repeat 4-6 Rounds

Follow Shero on Facebook: Shero Nation 

Instagram: @forevershero

Email: fitchicsrock@gmail.com.

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