Sunday, June 30, 2013

Our new Mobile App is up and running

The Eye Consultants of Texas mobile app is officially live. As a practice that prides itself on using the latest technology, we felt it was definitely time to offer this to our patients across Dallas/Fort Worth. A custom Eye Consultants of Texas App has been created for Android, iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices. All are available for free download at both App stores (see links below).

The new mobile app includes helpful information about us, our services, and contact information similar to our main website. There’s also a “Fan Wall” to post feedback and comments, a link to upcoming events, and a map of shopping and attractions near our office. There’s even a link for making appointments right from your Smartphone, and we’ve included a “Coupons” link to view special offers we’ll be posting from time to time.

In fact, to introduce you to our new mobile app, we’re offering $150 off LASIK for anyone who downloads our new App. Here’s how it works. Once the App is downloaded, simply click on “Coupons” to view and redeem your offer. The offer will be on our mobile site for a limited time. But once you redeem it, it’s yours to use whenever you decide to make an appointment.

We’ll continue to expand and improve our new mobile app to be a useful tool for our current and future patients. We encourage you to give it a try,   and encourage you to post a comment on our Fan Wall to help us make it better than ever. If you have any questions, feel free to call our office in Grapevine at 877-516-4364, or email info@eyecontx.com.

Here are direct links to the new Eye Consultants of Texas App:

For Apple Products 
For Android Products

Source: http://www.eyectexas.com/blog/app/

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Important Crystalens Check Up Event June 29

Have you had a Crystalens® procedure performed? Are you a Dallas/Fort Worth OD managing Crystalens patients? Even if you’re just considering Crystalens, join us for a very special Crystalens Check Up Seminar at our Grapevine office, Saturday, June 29, 2013. You’ll come away with a better understanding of how to get the most out of this amazing lens than ever before.

The event is free and will be led by Eye Consultants of Texas founder Phillips Kirk Labor, MD. Dr. Labor is considered a world leader in number of Crystalens procedures performed. He is also one of only a few U.S. eye surgeons selected by Bausch & Lomb and other major manufacturers to evaluate new lens technologies. As a proven Crystalens authority, Dr. Labor will discuss all aspects of this lens, including reviewing the importance of what to do after surgery. In addition, he will be on hand to gladly answer any questions that you might have.

If you’ve had a Crystalens procedure performed, you know how life-changing it can be; not only to your vision, but to work, recreation, and how you view life itself. So whether Dr. Labor performed your procedure or not, you’re invited to attend. If you’ve just been thinking about Crystalens, this could help you make a more informed decision (there’s no obligation). If you’re an OD managing Crystalens patients, we’re confident you will find our Crystalens Check Up Seminar of value.

Join us at our beautiful Grapevine facility for this free event, courtesy of Eye Consultants of Texas.

Saturday, June 29, 2013 • 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Eye Consultants of Texas • 2201 Westgate Plaza, Grapevine, TX 76051
Seating is limited so please RSVP today by calling: 877-516-4364

Source: http://www.eyectexas.com/blog/important-crystalens-check-up-event-june-29/

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Adventure Medicine Magazine

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Backpacker dies in Indonesia after drinking tainted spirits

A young backpacker died recently after drinking a large amount of a locally brewed whisky. The alcohol may have been mixed with methanol, which is highly toxic. There is a history of many cases of methanol-laced alcohol proving fatal to tourists – In Bali in 2009, 25 people died after drinking palm wine which had been mixed with methanol.

Source: Agence France-Presse

Get in touch
Are you backpacking soon? Come & get the best advice from the Globe Travel Health Centre in Norwich on 01603 667323

Source: http://www.globetravelhealthcentre.com/travel-advice/backpacker-dies-in-indonesia-after-drinking-tainted-spirits.html

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How to start a Walking Movement in the United States

With obesity among Americans at an all-time high, it’s more important than ever to encourage people of all ages to be active. On December 5, more than one hundred people convened at the Center for Total Health to formulate a plan to advance walking and activity in the United States. Participants came from a variety of organizations working on transportation, public health, science, medicine, and children’s issues.

Highlights of the day included two walking meetings (indoor and out) for all participants and remarks from the nation’s physician, U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin, MD (seen in the photo above, talking with Kaiser Permanente’s Bob Sallis, MD), Scott Bricker, Executive Director of America Walks, and Tyler Norris, Vice President of Kaiser Permanente.

For more information on the benefits of walking, visit Every Body Walk!’s website or follow them on Twitter. More photos from the event can be seen here.

 

Source: http://centerfortotalhealth.org/2012/how-to-start-a-walking-movement-in-the-united-states/

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The incidence of MCI differs by subtype and is higher in men: The Mayo Clinic Study of Aging

Rosebud O. Roberts, M.B.Ch.B. with the Division of Epidemiology, discusses a study that measured the incidence of MCI and its subtypes using published criteria. Results showed a statistically significant difference between incidence rates among men and women. The study also found that individuals with only a high school education developed either aMCI or naMCI at a higher rate than those with some higher education.

The study was published in the Jan. 25, 2012, issue of Neurology.

ABSTRACT
Objective
Although incidence rates for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) have been reported, few studies were specifically designed to measure the incidence of MCI and its subtypes using published criteria. This study estimates the incidence of amnestic MCI (aMCI) and nonamnestic MCI (naMCI) in men and women separately. 

Methods
A population-based prospective cohort of Olmsted County, Minn., residents age 70 to 89 on Oct. 1, 2004, underwent baseline and 15-month interval evaluations that included:

  • The Clinical Dementia Rating scale
  • A neurologic evaluation
  • Neuropsychological testing

A panel of examiners blinded to previous diagnoses reviewed data at each serial evaluation to assess cognitive status according to published criteria. 

Results
Among 1,450 subjects who were cognitively normal at baseline, 296 developed MCI.

The age- and sex-standardized incidence rate of MCI was 63.6 (per 1,000 person-years) overall, and was higher in men (72.4) than women (57.3) and for aMCI (37.7) than naMCI (14.7).

The incidence rate of aMCI was higher for men (43.9) than women (33.3), and for subjects with ≤12 years of education (42.6) than higher education (32.5).

The risk of naMCI was also higher for men (20.0) than women (10.9) and for subjects with ≤12 years of education (20.3) than higher education (10.2).

Conclusions
The incidence rates for MCI are substantial. Differences in incidence rates by clinical subtype and by sex suggest that risk factors for MCI should be investigated separately for aMCI and naMCI, and in men and women.

Authors
Rosebud.O. Roberts, M.B.Ch.B., Yonas E. Geda, M.D., David S. Knopman, M.D., Ruth H. Cha, Vernon (Shane).S. Pankratz, Ph.D., Bradley F. Boeve, M.D., Eric G. Tangalos, M.D., Robert J. Ivnik, Ph.D., L.P., Walter A. Rocca, M.D., Ronald C. Petersen, M.D., Ph.D.

 

Source: http://physicianupdate.mayoclinic.org/2012/02/17/the-incidence-of-mci-differs-by-subtype-and-is-higher-in-men-the-mayo-clinic-study-of-aging/

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Saturday, June 29, 2013

The High Mileage Military Contractor: Blackwater Weekly

Source: http://adventuredoc.net/2013/05/11/the-high-mileage-military-contractor-blackwater-weekly/

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Measles in Pakistan

There has been an upsurge in cases of measles in Pakistan, particularly Karachi and Rawalpindi.

Travellers going to Pakistan should make sure they are immune to measles, either through natural immunity or vaccination.

It is now recommended that two doses of the MMR vaccine are given to ensure a high level of immunity.

Source: ProMed Newsgroup

For advice about travel related illnesses and travel vaccinations, contact the Globe Travel Health Centre in Norwich on 01603 667323

Source: http://www.globetravelhealthcentre.com/travel-advice/measles-in-pakistan.html

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Severe endometriosis – successful Natural IVF

Abigail was a 36 year old when she came to us, she had severe endometriosis and she was not able to undergo ovarian stimulation because she suffered from extreme pelvic pain with ovulation and ovarian stimulation could make her endometriosis worse. Her husband’s sperm was normal. She had damaged tubes and needed IVF to help [...]

Source: http://www.createhealthclinics.org/blog/natural-cycle-ivf/severe-endometriosis/

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Baltimore Ophthalmologist Addresses the Importance of Routine Eye Exams

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At Grochmal Eye Center, ophthalmologist Dr. Jay C. Grochmal encourages patients to attend eye exams on a regular basis for the prevention and early detection of eye diseases.

Baltimore, MD - Dr. Jay C. Grochmal, an ophthalmologist in Baltimore, advises his patients at Grochmal Eye Center to schedule a regular eye exam every one to three years, depending on the age and health of the individual. By doing so, he is able to check for a variety of visual and muscular problems that can easily go undetected and permanently damage sight.

The frequency of exams depends on the needs of each patient and any pre-existing medical conditions. He recommends patients over 40 get a complete eye exam every two years, which is especially important for those with cataracts or glaucoma. For patients with diabetes, he advises more frequent eye exams with at least one per year to monitor any changes.

According to Dr. Grochmal, eye exams can be made less frequently with younger patients, as they have a lower risk of developing severe eye problems. He points out they can get by with an appointment every three years. At approximately age six, Dr. Grochmal encourages parents to set up a baseline exam for their children. However, if there is a family history of eye muscle problems and signs are apparent in the child, an exam should be made around age three or earlier.

“The reason for regular exams goes well beyond ‘good’ vision,” Dr Grochmal explains. He identifies these exams as preventative measures for his patients. Since many medical diseases have adverse signs within the eye, and inherent eye diseases can manifest silently, not showing many, if any symptoms early on, they can be progressing unchecked, causing needless damage. To detect problems early and prevent permanent damage, Dr. Grochmal performs a thorough inspection of his patients’ eyes.

During these exams, Dr. Grochmal monitors any visual or muscular changes. Depending on the patient’s unique case and whether they have undergone vision correction procedures such as LASIK or PRK, additional tests may be needed for effective disease prevention; but generally, patients can expect the following in a complete exam:

  • Vision check with and without glasses
  • Careful exam of the orbital area including eyelids
  • Eye muscle balance evaluation
  • Magnified exam of the eye interior from the cornea to the retina
  • Measurement of intraocular pressure

With their personal touch and advanced technology, Dr. Grochmal says the physicians at Grochmal Eye Center are helping preserve and improve patient eye health one routine screening at a time. Overall, he stresses the importance of frequent eye exams with an experienced and qualified ophthalmologist.

About Jay C. Grochmal, MD

After graduating from the University of Maryland, Dr. Jay C. Grochmal interned at the U.S. Public Health Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Three years later, he was named Chief Resident at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center’s Department of Ophthalmology before completing his residency. It was at this point when Dr. Grochmal opened his private practice in ophthalmology. In addition to his eye center, he is on the staff of top Baltimore hospitals, including the Greater Baltimore Medical Center and St. Agnes Hospital. He currently is the medical director at Snowden River Surgery Center (one of the busiest ambulatory centers for eye surgery in the state). Dr. Grochmal is available for interview upon request.

Source: http://www.grochmaleye.com/uncategorized/baltimore-ophthalmologist-addresses-the-importance-of-routine-eye-exams/

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Reflections on World AIDS Day with Michael Horberg, MD

World AIDS Day is Dec. 1; this year’s theme is ‘Working Together for an AIDS-Free Generation’

Michael Horberg, MD, is Kaiser Permanente’s national director for HIV/AIDS. Appointed to Obama’s Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS in 2010, Dr. Horberg hopes to make Kaiser Permanente’s best practices a part of national policy. Practicing at Michael Reese and Northwestern Memorial hospitals in the Chicago area for 10 years before coming to California, he has spent most of his medical career in the fight against the disease. He also is chair of the board of directors of the HIV Medicine Association, an organization of 5,000 HIV clinicians in the U.S. and abroad.  We caught up with him recently about his work in this field.

CTH Blog:
You’ve been committed to the fight against AIDS/HIV for three decades. What has this journey been like for you?

Michael Horberg, MD:
Professionally, the journey has been extraordinarily rewarding. It has led to a career in advanced HIV care, research and advocacy, with leadership in the HIV Medicine Association, as well as previously the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association. I know I’m a better doctor because of my work in HIV — the continuing education, learning new research and new medications/treatments daily, and the phenomenal collaborations with my Kaiser Permanente colleagues.

On a personal level, the last three decades have also been quite a journey. In the early 1980s, when the first patients infected by the HIV virus were being treated, I was in my third year of medical school. I knew I was gay, but I wasn’t ready for anyone else to know that. It was the fear of rejection, the fear of being ostracized, even in the medical community, of not being able to attract any patients. Ironically, the onset of the AIDS crisis is what finally helped to liberate me. As patients with HIV symptoms, including some of my close friends, began coming to me in private practice, I realized stepping out of the closet would help them get the care they needed and allow me to be a more powerful advocate for specialized care. Furthermore, being able to help my gay and lesbian brothers and sisters fulfilled my desire to meld technical skill with compassion. Especially early in the crisis when there was a limit for what we could do for patients, really caring, really showing love was critical.

CTH Blog:
What continues to motivate you in the fight against HIV/AIDS?

MH:
It’s been more than three decades since AIDS was first reported and the statistics of the epidemic still continue to haunt me. Every day, more than 150 people in the United States become infected with HIV. That adds up to between 50,000 and 56,000 people a year – just in the United States. And racial and ethnic minorities in gay and bisexual men are disproportionately impacted by this epidemic. About half of the nation’s HIV population is African-American – yet African-Americans have a 15 percent greater chance of dying from HIV than white Americans. This is a disease of disparities.

Until we no longer have an epidemic, I will continue to be motivated.

CTH Blog:
At the International AIDS Conference Washington D.C this summer, of which Kaiser Permanente was a key sponsor, there was a lot of discussion about an AIDS-free generation. Do you think that’s possible?

MH:
Yes, there is great hope. It can be achievable, but it requires resources, increased research, and increased access to quality HIV care for all living with HIV. I am proud to support the concept of an AIDS-free generation and working towards that goal. As a leader in HIV treatment, what we are doing at Kaiser Permanente and the tools and research we can share with the world, it’s entirely possible.

CTH Blog:
How has Kaiser Permanente been a leader in HIV treatment?

MH:
Kaiser Permanente has an outstanding record of successful HIV clinical care outcomes. Our care teams have treated more than 60,000 people and have reduced disparities among its current HIV population of approximately 20,000 people by working to meet or exceed the objectives of the U.S. National HIV/AIDS Strategy. We also have an outstanding record of successful HIV clinical care outcomes. Such as:

  • HIV mortality rates that are half the national average
  • 94 percent median treatment adherence among KP patients that are regularly in care and on antiretroviral therapy
  • No disparities among Kaiser Permanente’s African-American and Latino HIV-positive patients for both mortality and medication rates, compared to a 15 percent higher rate in the U.S. for mortality and medication
  • 89 percent of Kaiser Permanente’s HIV-positive patients are in HIV-specific care within 90 days, compared to 50 percent in the U.S. within one year
  • 69 percent of Kaiser Permanente’s HIV-positive patients have maximal viral control compared to 19-35 percent nationally

CTH Blog:
And how does this knowledge help other health care providers?

MH:
We started by challenging them. Earlier this year, the organization challenged all health care providers nationwide to follow its lead and improve the health equity for people living with HIV by sharing a toolkit of clinical best practices, tools, mentoring, training and health IT expertise (kp.org/hivchallenge).

We also reach out to our communities through grants. This year, Kaiser Permanente announced several grants for community organizations to continue their work on HIV/AIDS care and prevention.

In May 2012, Kaiser Permanente committed $2 million to award to eight community health organizations focusing on eliminating racial and ethnic disparities in health care and health outcomes, specifically related to HIV disease. The first four recipients will be announced later this year. Furthermore, we’ve also had significant grants in our Northern California, Southern California and Colorado regions. The organizations awarded grants were chosen specifically for having innovative approaches to preventing new HIV infections; identifying HIV positive patients sooner and connecting them with high quality HIV care; and reducing disparities among minority populations — particularly gay, African-American, youth and Latino — disproportionately impacted by HIV disease.

CTH Blog:
And we reach out to students and youth across the country as well, correct?

MH:
Yes! For more than two decades, Kaiser Permanente has been reaching out to millions of youth about HIV prevention through our Educational Theatre Program. In the early 1980s when many organizations were uneasy about talking about sexual behavior and prevention of HIV to adolescents, Kaiser Permanente wasn’t. In 1989, Kaiser Permanente’s Northern California ETP created the live production “Secrets,” aimed at educating young people about the growing epidemic. Since 1989, it’s been shown to 1.5 million youth in Northern California alone. Almost all of our theater programs, which serve communities where Kaiser Permanente is present in eight states and the District of Columbia, have adopted a production dealing with HIV prevention in one way or another. We continuously work with educators, community groups and Kaiser Permanente physicians, to update our productions to meet the needs of our communities.

CTH Blog:
World AIDS Day is just around the corner. What do you hope people reflect on Dec. 1?

MH:
I hope on World AIDS Day people reinvigorate themselves to meeting the challenge of fighting HIV. But I also hope they take the opportunity to show love — for themselves, and for those impacted by HIV. This isn’t the end, but at least we can envision the end realistically now.

Source: http://centerfortotalhealth.org/2012/reflections-on-world-aids-day-with-michael-horberg-md/

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Friday, June 28, 2013

Special Operations Medicine Journal

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Rural and Remote Medical Textbook

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What is Natural Cycle IVF?

Conventional IVF Today’s conventional IVF is ‘stimulated’ – drugs are used to prompt the woman’s ovaries to produce several eggs, rather than just one. The eggs are mixed with her partner’s or a donor’s sperm to become fertilised. Women take a course of ovarian-suppression hormones to shut down their menstrual cycle to control ovulation. Then [...]

Source: http://www.createhealthclinics.org/blog/natural-cycle-ivf/what-is-natural-cycle-ivf/

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Implantable Contact Lenses Certification

Dr. Grochmal recently attended a conference to expand his services to increase his refractive surgery options for his patients in Baltimore. Implantable contact lenses (ICL’s) are a great alternative for patients who are not qualified for LASIK or are borderline. Often times, the glasses’ prescription is outside the range for safe and effective LASIK; or the cornea is too thin for LASIK. ICL’s will correct for high hyperopia as well as high myopia without altering the cornea’s natural refractive powers. Please contact Grochmal Eye Center to learn more.

Source: http://www.grochmaleye.com/continuing-medical-education-cme/implantable-contact-lenses-certification/

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New e-edition newsletter delivers Cancer Center research information quarterly

Forefront is a complimentary magazine from the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center located in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. The Cancer Center specializes in translational research and the effort to discover better ways to prevent, detect and treat cancer. It serves diverse patient populations across a broad geographic area and collaborates across the full spectrum of cancer research, from basic biology to treatment.

Email edition available
Forefront articles highlight Mayo Clinic’s cancer research and its translation into clinical advances. Forefront is published in print and online annually, but beginning in summer 2012 a complimentary quarterly email edition will also be available. Subscribers to the email version receive:

  • A personal message from Robert B. Diasio, M.D., Cancer Center director
  • Updates about research conducted by Cancer Center scientists and physicians
  • A regular column that features and discusses Cancer Center statistics
  • Stories about patients whose lives were impacted by Cancer Center research
  • Administrative updates on the Cancer Center’s ongoing efforts to ensure that the needs of the patient come first

Subscribe to Forefront today
Receive complimentary, quarterly emailed news and information from the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center.

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Source: http://physicianupdate.mayoclinic.org/2012/05/29/new-e-edition-newsletter-delivers-cancer-center-research-information-quarterly/

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Thursday, June 27, 2013

BOTOX® and Dermal Fillers

Dr. Grochmal has again expanded his services for his patients, now, to include BOTOX® Cosmetic and dermal fillers to help soften the fine lines of maturing. He has chosen BOTOX® Cosmetic because of its proven track record and outstanding results. Where BOTOX® Cosmetic is not effective, one will have the option of having Juvederm (a dermal filler) injected to help eliminate more permanently the skin folds around the nose and mouth.

Dr. Grochmal is excited to be able to offer these treatments to complement his already extensive oculoplastic repertoire.   Please call the office for more information,  410-697-4090.

Source: http://www.grochmaleye.com/oculoplastic/botox-and-dermal-fillers/

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HIV Vaccines and the future

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Reducing our Environmental Impact to Create Healthy Communities

Note: Today we have a guest blog post from Bernard Tyson, president and chief operating officer of Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, Inc., and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan. He recently wrote about Kaiser Permanente’s work to reduce its environmental footprint – not just as an business imperative, but as a core strategy for improving the health of its members and the communities it serves. Read more about Bernard Tyson through his bio in the Kaiser Permanente News Center.


There is little disagreement that greenhouse gas emissions, which are known contributors to climate change, have led to a rise in pollution and adverse health impacts. In fact, the World Health Organization estimates that urban air pollution causes about 1.2 million deaths per year and exacerbates cardiovascular and respiratory illnesses, particularly in sensitive populations like the elderly and young and in minority communities that are disproportionately impacted by urban and industrial activities.

Ironically, the health care industry – responsible for preventing and treating these types of illnesses – also contributes to the problem. According to a study by the University of Chicago, 8 percent of the total carbon emissions in the United States are attributable to health care activities. Not surprisingly, hospitals are by far the largest carbon emitters due in large part to strict requirements for temperature control, ventilation and lighting, and, of course, 24/7 operations.

Compounding the problem is the fact that many hospitals and health care facilities were built decades ago and have not been remodeled to use energy more efficiently. This is a similar situation to many government-owned buildings across the country. Late last year President Obama announced a multi-billion dollar government and private sector commitment to finance building renovations to make government-owned properties more energy efficient, and to create jobs in the process. The energy performance contracts proposed by the federal government, with improvements paid for by energy savings, are similar to those being used by schools, colleges and municipalities.

Given that the health care industry in America has nearly 600,000 facilities – and many of their workforces are equal in size to large government agencies (Kaiser Permanente’s workforce, for example, is of similar size as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security), health care organizations have a real opportunity to adopt sustainable business practices that reduce emissions, increase energy efficiency and the use of clean energy. This in turn will better protect public health and create jobs, achieving results that are in line with our focus on wellness and prevention, and helping grow the economy.

In January, Kaiser Permanente set an aggressive business strategy of reducing our greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent by 2020, as compared to 2008 levels. To achieve this goal, we are adopting sustainable energy measures, both related to the construction of new facilities and the upgrading of existing facilities, such as installing new lights and window-film installations. These measures will not only reduce the impact of our operations on the environment, but are expected to save roughly $1 million per year in energy costs as well, which is good news for our members.

We are also investing in clean energy sources, such as deploying solar energy and fuel cell generation capacity at facilities throughout California.  In Maryland and the District of Columbia, we are purchasing renewable energy credits to offset 100 percent of our carbon intensive activities in those markets.

And Kaiser Permanente is not alone. Last year for Earth Day, Digital Health committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and energy use, and increasing sourcing of power to green energy. The University of California at San Francisco has also established a robust sustainability strategy to reduce carbon emissions with an ultimate goal of becoming climate neutral.

I hope these climate change commitments are just the beginning for our industry. Together, we have an opportunity – and a responsibility – to help prevent climate related illnesses and improve the health of our communities.

Source: http://centerfortotalhealth.org/2012/tyson-healthy-communities/

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Simplifying LASIK Basics – Part 4: Trusting Your Doctor

Although relatively simple, LASIK is surgery. So like any medical procedure, finding a reputable, skilled surgeon you can trust is important to your outcome. Dr. Labor, our doctors, and staff all work to earn the trust of our Dallas/Fort Worth patients by taking the time to understand their overall health, particular condition, and only provide what is truly needed. In this 4th Simplifying LASIK series blog, here are some things we would encourage our patients to consider related to the issue of trust.

How Can I Trust My Doctor? The best way to judge, of course, is face to face. Certainly, you want to learn about the doctor’s credentials and expertise beforehand. And there’s no substitute for word of mouth, so ask around. If you set an appointment, it’s not uncommon to be seen first by a staff Optometrist, and later by your surgeon. Were you given the proper time and attention? Did you feel that the doctor has your best interest at heart? In addition, did you feel like he or she was honest about recommending only what you really needed? Use your best judgment, and, as always, don’t hesitate to ask questions.

How Can I Trust The Price? The best rule of thumb is usually the old rule of thumb – you get what you pay for. At Eye Consultants of Texas, our pricing is in line with the high quality expertise and care we provide, competitive with the most reputable practices, and we quote you an accurate, realistic price up front. A word about unbelievably low, wow pricing: If the price in a LASIK ad seems too good to be true, you may want to grab your glasses and read the fine print. The price may only apply to a very small percentage of patients. Naturally, you deserve to get the most for your money. But LASIK is an investment in your precious eyesight, and, if performed properly by the right surgeon, it can pay dividends for many years to come.

Phillips Kirk Labor, MD is an internationally respected LASIK specialist who has earned the trust of numerous patients across the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. If you’d like to know more about LASIK at Eye Consultants of Texas, please call our office in Grapevine at 877-516-4364.

This blog is a broad overview of LASIK surgery for general informational purposes only. In no way is it intended as actual medical advice. Safety and results are assessed and apply to each specific patient. Always seek a medical or eye care professional for advisement based on your individual health and specific eye care needs. 

 

Source: http://www.eyectexas.com/blog/trusting-your-doctor/

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Food Banks Look to Offer More Nutritious Food

With the holiday season upon us, many turn their thoughts to the importance of food banks to provide healthy meals for those in need. In fact, nearly 6.1 million U.S. households rely annually on food banks and pantries for their meals, and not just at Thanksgiving. To make sure that food banks provide nutrition as well as sustenance, several food banks are redefining their standard food offerings and working to make nutritious, healthy foods more available. The 12 participating food banks are part of the Healthy Options, Healthy Meals™ initiative, a partnership between MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger, and Kaiser Permanente. The Center for Total Health blog recently spoke with Marla Feldman, director for the Healthy Options, Healthy Meals™ initiative to learn more about this important work.

CTH blog:
Tell us about your organization and your approach to preventing hunger in our society.

Marla Feldman:

A Jewish Response to Hunger is a national nonprofit organization working to end hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds in the United States and Israel. Since our founding in 1985, MAZON has practiced and promoted a holistic approach to preventing hunger, advocating to ensure that hungry people have access to the nutritious food they need today and working to develop and advance long-term solutions so that no one goes hungry tomorrow.

CTH blog:

What are you seeing right now in terms of demand for emergency food assistance and how food banks are meeting this demand?

Marla Feldman:

The downturn in the economy has caused tremendous growth in demand at food banks and food pantries—between 30-70 percent year-over-year since 2009—coupled with an appreciable decrease in donations to their organizations. Needless to say, these challenges put a significant strain on emergency food providers’ ability to meet the needs of hungry people in their communities, and many are struggling to keep up.

CTH blog:

You recently partnered with Kaiser Permanente on the Healthy Options, Healthy Meals™ initiative. What is the primary goal of the initiative and how did it originate?

Marla Feldman:

The goal of Healthy Options, Healthy Meals™ is simple: to get healthier food to the people who need it—specifically, those who must rely on food banks to feed their families.

MAZON has been helping to increase capacity within the anti-hunger community for 15 years. From 1998 to 2010, MAZON hosted annual conferences bringing California’s anti-hunger community together to discuss current budget and policy priorities and help direct their advocacy efforts. By 2003, our conference presented workshops that explored ways the anti-hunger community could play a lead role in preventing obesity and diet-related illnesses. Those initial discussions led to the 2007 launch of a three-year California initiative to promote healthier eating in low-income communities. This program attracted the interest of Kaiser Permanente, and Healthy Options, Healthy Meals™ was born.

It is important to note that food banks began in the 1970s with the intention of gathering surplus food to distribute as a stopgap measure to help people get through emergency situations. Whether or not the food that was provided was nutritious wasn’t really a primary issue, because it was providing for a need that was temporary. But as the role of food banks has evolved over time, food banks have had to adapt and grow. Now, with the rise in obesity and its relationship to food insecurity, food banks have come to embrace the role they play not only in alleviating hunger, but also in building healthier communities.

CTH blog:

Why is it so important to establish formal nutrition policies at food banks? Tell us more about the collaborative process you are engaging in to create these policies and the successes you’re seeing.

Marla Feldman:

In a nutshell, formal, written nutrition policies provide a concrete blueprint for how emergency food providers can increase the nutritional quality of the foods and beverages they distribute. Having policies is important for a number of reasons: they provide guidance in ambiguous situations, where “common sense” and good intentions may not be enough; they ensure continuity and consistency through staff changes; they support educating donors about the types of donations they prefer to receive; they help steer outreach and nutrition education efforts; and they change the way food banks are talking about their work. This process is about building organizational culture and making organizational changes that are helping food banks become nutrition banks.

Creating a nutrition policy is a more complex task than you might think, because the most effective ones are created through a deliberate process of cooperation and collaboration of all organizational stakeholders—from the Board of Directors and Executive Director to those who work in the warehouse; from procurement staff to marketing to operations; and from donors to agencies to clients. Engaging so many key stakeholders in the policy development process is not the cultural norm for food banks. That’s why our Healthy Options, Healthy Meals™ initiative is so revolutionary and important.

CTH blog:

What’s the best thing one person can do right now to help those in need get access to nutritious food?

Marla Feldman:

As a long-time employee of an anti-hunger advocacy organization, I’d have to say that it’s paramount that we create the political will to end hunger and malnutrition in America. I’d encourage people to get out and advocate on behalf of those who are vulnerable. Impress upon your federal and state policymakers that we will no longer accept that 50 million people, in the wealthiest country in the world, struggle to put nutritious food on the table. It’s much easier than you think to call your Senator and Congressperson or to make an appointment to speak with someone in their office. And, rest assured, they do want to hear from you, and it does make a difference!

Source: http://centerfortotalhealth.org/2012/food-banks-look-to-offer-more-nutritious-food/

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Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Simplifying LASIK Basics – Part 4: Trusting Your Doctor

Although relatively simple, LASIK is surgery. So like any medical procedure, finding a reputable, skilled surgeon you can trust is important to your outcome. Dr. Labor, our doctors, and staff all work to earn the trust of our Dallas/Fort Worth patients by taking the time to understand their overall health, particular condition, and only provide what is truly needed. In this 4th Simplifying LASIK series blog, here are some things we would encourage our patients to consider related to the issue of trust.

How Can I Trust My Doctor? The best way to judge, of course, is face to face. Certainly, you want to learn about the doctor’s credentials and expertise beforehand. And there’s no substitute for word of mouth, so ask around. If you set an appointment, it’s not uncommon to be seen first by a staff Optometrist, and later by your surgeon. Were you given the proper time and attention? Did you feel that the doctor has your best interest at heart? In addition, did you feel like he or she was honest about recommending only what you really needed? Use your best judgment, and, as always, don’t hesitate to ask questions.

How Can I Trust The Price? The best rule of thumb is usually the old rule of thumb – you get what you pay for. At Eye Consultants of Texas, our pricing is in line with the high quality expertise and care we provide, competitive with the most reputable practices, and we quote you an accurate, realistic price up front. A word about unbelievably low, wow pricing: If the price in a LASIK ad seems too good to be true, you may want to grab your glasses and read the fine print. The price may only apply to a very small percentage of patients. Naturally, you deserve to get the most for your money. But LASIK is an investment in your precious eyesight, and, if performed properly by the right surgeon, it can pay dividends for many years to come.

Phillips Kirk Labor, MD is an internationally respected LASIK specialist who has earned the trust of numerous patients across the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. If you’d like to know more about LASIK at Eye Consultants of Texas, please call our office in Grapevine at 877-516-4364.

This blog is a broad overview of LASIK surgery for general informational purposes only. In no way is it intended as actual medical advice. Safety and results are assessed and apply to each specific patient. Always seek a medical or eye care professional for advisement based on your individual health and specific eye care needs. 

 

Source: http://www.eyectexas.com/blog/trusting-your-doctor/

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Mayo Clinic offers newly approved treatment for GERD

C. Daniel Smith, M.D. , chair of the Department of Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Florida, discusses minimally invasive surgical options for patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).  A novel device, a ring of tiny magnetic titanium beads that acts to keep stomach acid from leaking into the esophagus, is now offered at Mayo Clinic in Florida. Read more about the LINX Reflux Management System in the April 11, 2012, edition of MedCity News.

 

 

Mayo Clinic in Florida is one of the first health care institutions in the U.S. to offer a newly approved device to treat GERD. Mayo Clinic in Florida helped test the device in patients. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the device and treatment procedure on March 22, 2012, for patients with GERD who continue to have chronic reflux symptoms despite taking medication. Mayo Clinic in Florida was one of 14 centers nationally that participated in a clinical trial that led to the FDA’s approval of the device.

About GERD
In patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease, liquid or food in the stomach flow back up into the esophagus due to the inability of a ring of muscle between the lower esophagus and the top of the stomach to close properly. If drugs aimed at neutralizing the acid in the stomach fails to prevent GERD, an operation designed to correct the mechanical defect is considered. Nearly 2 million patients of those patients could benefit from this treatment, which is much less complex than current surgical options, says Dr. Smith.

The results of the clinical study that led to approval of the device have not yet been published. “The data presented to the FDA, however, revealed striking results when compared to other GERD treatments that have been investigated over the past 20 years,” says Dr. Smith. “The system offers effective control of GERD with limited side effects and thus far an excellent safety record.”

The implanted device is a ring of tiny magnetic titanium beads that is wrapped around the junction between the stomach and esophagus, serving as a mechanical augmentation of the lower esophageal sphincter (the ring of muscle). The magnetic attraction between the beads is strong enough to keep the sphincter closed to refluxing acid, but weak enough so that food can pass through it into the stomach. The device can be implanted using minimally invasive surgery methods.

“I expect this device to be a game changer for the treatment of GERD in select patients who have failed management with drugs,” says Dr. Smith.

Kenneth R. DeVault, M.D. , chair of the Department of Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Florida, also participated in the studies. “I have many patients who are searching for something more than medication for their reflux, but have been hesitant to undergo a traditional reflux surgery,” he says. “I think this procedure may well be a very attractive option for that group.”

Drs. Smith and DeVault were consultants to the company that developed the device and participated in the research study. Mayo Clinic licensed related technology to the company in exchange for equity.

For more information
View the Torax Medical, Inc. presentation at the January 2012 Gastroenterology and Urology Medical Devices Panel Meeting and read the FDA Executive Summary Memorandum.

Clinical trials at Mayo Clinic
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Source: http://physicianupdate.mayoclinic.org/2012/04/17/mayo-clinic-offers-newly-approved-treatment-for-acid-reflux-disease/

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Severe endometriosis – successful Natural IVF

Abigail was a 36 year old when she came to us, she had severe endometriosis and she was not able to undergo ovarian stimulation because she suffered from extreme pelvic pain with ovulation and ovarian stimulation could make her endometriosis worse. Her husband’s sperm was normal. She had damaged tubes and needed IVF to help [...]

Source: http://www.createhealthclinics.org/blog/natural-cycle-ivf/severe-endometriosis/

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Ebooks, remote medicine and libraries

Source: http://adventuredoc.net/2012/06/06/ebooks-remote-medicine-and-libraries/

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Blowing our own trumpet

We are very excited about our 2011 success rates and here are the reasons why. Most people use success rate statistics when making a decision about which IVF clinic to use, but these figures should not be taken in isolation. You should always talk to the clinic about your individual likelihood of success in relation [...]

Source: http://www.createhealthclinics.org/blog/success-stories/blowing-our-own-trumpet/

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Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Are You Turned On?

Are you turned on?…electrically speaking, that is…and I’m not refering to Timothy Leary’s, “Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out.” 

The other day we talked about how we are electrical beings and that from time to time we need to “ground” ourselves and release some of the static electricity that is built up in our bodies.  I had a couple of people tell me that this is done all the time throughout most of Europe.  I also had a few people who wanted to see learn more about how our bodies operate on an electrical current.

If you’re one of our readers who would like a visual of the body producing electricity in action then this video is for you.
 

What you are viewing is a group of  four people holding hands and two of the people are holding “hands” with a Ring Around The Rosie Doll.  On each of the dolls hands is a small metal button.  When both of these buttons are touched with bare skin the doll begins to sing.  You will notice in the video that there are a couple of times that the participants let go of the hand of one of their partners…once they do this the doll stops singing.  Once they hold hands again the doll starts to sing.  The doll sings because of the electricity being produced by each participant. 

Remember, you are an electrical being…do something good for yourself to recharge your batteries…a nice walk around the block in the evening air is always a simple (and free) thing that you can do to bring in more good energy and release the bad. 

Yours In Health!

G.E. Moon II

Source: http://www.abundanthealthcenter.com/blog/are-you-turned-on

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Dry Eyes in the Winter Months

The cold dry air that is common in the winter months can have adverse effects on the moisture in your eyes.  But what many people may not realize is that your eyes can become just as dry while trying to keep warm inside.  The heat produced in our homes is a very common cause of not only dry skin, but dry eyes as well.  By taking a few simple precautions — both inside and outside — you can ensure that dry and itchy eyes are avoided.  In most cases, dry eyes are caused by the quick evaporation of moisture from our tear ducts.  In dry weather, hot or cold, this can occur quickly and cause itching and dryness that is very uncomfortable.

Take Steps to Keep your Eyes Moist

Artificial Tears – Using artificial tears as directed can help keep your eyes moist when your tear ducts may not be able to keep up with the dryness of the air.
Sunglasses – Wearing sunglasses when out in the cold weather can shield them from direct contact with the cold dry air particularly when it is windy.
Humidifiers – When indoors, use a humidifier to make the environment less dry.  Indoor heat can dry the air, making your natural moisture dry up faster than usual.
Cut down on coffee – Qe already drink more warm liquids during the winter months in order to warm up, but coffee is a mild diuretic that can cause dryness in your eyes and skin.  Monitoring your coffee consumption may aid in keeping your eyes more moist.

By making sure that your eyes are moist at all times, you can experience less discomfort while both inside and outside during the winter.

Do you have more questions?

If you feel you’re experiencing Chronic Dry Eye, and would like more information on treatment, we encourage you to contact us today.  Dry eye is a common condition especially in the colder seasons, and we can work together to find the best treatment options for you.  Our offices are located in Winchester, serving Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland.  We can be reached at (540) 722-6200.  Call today to make an appointment.

Source: http://www.seeclear.com/blog/dry-eye-carerestasis/dry-eyes-in-the-winter-months

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Top 5 Frequently Asked Questions about Macular Degeneration

It seems inevitable that as we get older, our vision won’t be as sharp as it used to be. What if this is vision loss is more severe, however? It may be age-related macular degeneration, a breakdown of the eye’s macula that affects about 1 in every 2,000 people in the United States. So what exactly does this condition entail?

Macular degeneration occurs when the macula, the small, sensitive, central area of the retina responsible for detailed vision, breaks down. This causes a loss in vision, which, depending on the type, can be gradual or sudden. Despite the growing prevalence of macular degeneration, many patients still aren’t sure what this condition is all about. Read on to find out the answers to some commonly-asked questions!

Top 5 Frequently Asked Questions about Macular Degeneration

  1. What are the symptoms? If you’re suffering from macular degeneration, you may experience straight lines appearing wavy, fuzzy or blurred vision, and certain areas of shadowy vision. If any of these symptoms appear, it’s important to schedule an appointment with your ophthalmologist, as early detection is the key to preventing further vision loss.
  2. Is it preventable? There is currently no way to completely prevent macular degeneration, but there are steps you can take that can potentially reduce your risk. Some researchers believe antioxidants can help, as well as exercise and avoiding smoking, as both can affect your macula.
  3. Are there different types? There are two types of macular degeneration, wet and dry. The most common type seen is the dry form, affecting about 90% of all people with this condition. Dry macular degeneration involves the buildup of yellowish deposits beneath the retina, while the wet form involves the growth of blood cells beneath the retina. These blood cells leak, causing cells in the retina to die and leading to blind spots in our central vision.
  4. Am I at risk? The main cause of macular degeneration is natural deterioration due to aging, mostly affecting those over the age of 65. It can also be genetic, and people who are obese, smokers, have high blood pressure, and have prolonged exposure to the sun are at a higher risk.
  5. What are my treatment options? While there is currently no cure for macular degeneration, there are a number of different treatment options designed to stop or slow down the process. Eye injections like Avastin and Lucentis can aid in stopping wet degeneration, and some believe in the efficacy of vitamin and mineral supplements. It’s important to consult with your doctor, as they will be able to discuss and choose the treatment options that are best for you.

Macular Degeneration Treatment in Winchester

To learn more about macular degeneration or how to manage it, contact us today to schedule a consultation. Our offices are located in Winchester, serving Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland, and you can reach us directly at (540) 722-6200.  We look forward to meeting you.

Source: http://www.seeclear.com/blog/macular-degeneration/top-5-frequently-asked-questions-about-macular-degeneration

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Interview With Law Of Attraction Expert Bob Doyle From Wealth Beyond Reason

Bob Doyle is The Founder & CEO of Boundless Living, Inc. You may know
Bob from his appearances in the popular movie and best-selling book,
“The Secret”. Bob was one of the featured “teachers” in both. Before
“The Secret” was featured on, “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”, “Larry King
Live, and “Oprah” – Bob had written his own book called, “Wealth Beyond
Reason”
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Bob Doyle - Author & CEO of Boundless Living, Inc.

For years Bob had jumped around from career to career, trying
desperately to find something that provided a solid income for him and
his family, but also tapped into his sense of passion and creativity.
After 4 years at his last corporate job, he literally felt like he was
dying and made the decision to quit his job, give up his salary and
benefits, and create a business of his own.

This proved to be quite a challenging endeavor. Bob was $70,000 in debt
and had started to receive phone calls from creditors. Further, his
various attempts at creating a business that was both fun and profitable
were simply not working. Ironically, the businesses he was trying to
create were focused on helping people to live their lives by design, and
although he could “teach” these concepts, there was clearly simply a
component he was missing, as his own life clearly showed.

It was at this point, he set a new intention for himself. Instead of
putting his attention on “solving his money problems”, he instead
focused on what he truly wanted his life to look like. He created a new
inspiring vision for himself and let go of trying to “figure everything
out”, and instead decided to follow his intution into inspired action.

The dramatic change of approach eventually led him down a path to the
answers he was seeking. As a result of what he learned, he was able to
finally create a business that he loved, and was very lucrative.

Soon, he wrote his first book, “Wealth Beyond Reason“, based on his
Internet program of the same name and built up his Internet presence of
www.BoundLessLiving.com to a 6 figure, and eventually a 7-figure income
and now he is helping others live the life of their dreams and own their
own terms, utilizing the same principles that facilitated the change in
his own life.

Here is our interview with Bob Doyle.

Abundant Health Center: Bob, hello. Thank you for taking your time to
speak with us today. A lot of people (I think) get confused by the
title of your book, and of course now it is an entire course, “Wealth
Beyond Reason” – but it’s really more than “material” or “physical”
wealth isn’t it? Would you mind explaining what it means to you and how
you came up with the idea to write this wonderful book?

Bob Doyle: Well, the book of course was based on our Internet curriculum
in the Law of Attraction, also called Wealth Beyond Reason. And
honestly, I wrote the book based on the material in the program because
I needed something physical to give to people at an upcoming speaking
event! I never really ever planned to write the book. It just showed up
as an inspired action to take, and I’ve definitely learned to follow
through when I get a “nudge” to do something like this.

One of the first things we do in the program and the book is help people
to define what “wealth” really means to them. Obviously, our natural
inclination is to associate wealth with the amount of money that we have
- but for the purposes of the work we do, we distill a different
definition of wealth which is, in essence, the ability to do what we
truly want to do, whenever we want to do it.

That may mean you have a lot of money and that financial abundance
facilitates your ability to live the life you want. But many people have
passions or callings that bring them great happiness and fulfillment,
but don’t necessarily require huge bank accounts.

In any case, it’s important for people to get clear on what they truly
do want – what really inspires them in a powerful way – so that they can
understand what “wealth” really means to them.

A.H.C: Was it during the time of writing the book that you started the
Bill Phillips “Body For Life Challenge”?

B.D.: Actually, the Body For Life Challenge came 2 years BEFORE I was
doing any of this work, but it was an key part of my journey, because it
was during this time that I learned a tremendous amount about what drove
people to successful results in ANY area of their lives.

A.H.C.: Isn’t this when you really started helping people achieve their
goals? Because at this time you created a website / forum for people to
come to and participate in their own “body revolution” at
www.BodyChangers.com correct?

B.D.: Bodychangers was the result of following my newly discovered
passion for fitness – and moreover, what were the keys to success in
taking on a physique transformation. After all many more people TRY to
change their bodies dramatically than actually succeed. Bodychangers was
a study in what the successful people did. After a while I began to see
patterns among the most successful that transcended simply the diet and
exercise program they chose.

The most successful and inspiring stories on the Bodychangers web site
came from people who had an extremely powerful “WHY” with regards to
their reasons for taking on the transformation. I saw that when people
got clear that being more physically fit was going to to help them live
the lives they truly wanted – to allow them to truly be the best and
most powerful version of themselves possible – their results far
outweighed those who took on an exercise program to simply have their
jeans fit better or something similar.

A.H.C.: So, not only were you working on your body with the Bill
Phillips Challenge, but you were also learning more about personal
development in general. How did your work with BodyChangers eventually
evolve into the work you do now with Boundless Living?

B.D.: After about 2 years of interviewing around 150 people about their
physique transformation stories, I was starting to feel myself burn out
a little. I was feeling that there were common themes among the
interviews and that even if I never did another interview, the site
would still be able to help people the way I intended it to.

At the same time, I felt called to expand what I was teaching outside of
simply the fitness area – because what I learned from all those
interviews was the importance of getting clear on what inspires you -
what you’re passionate about – and who you truly want to be. It was
during that time that the name “Boundless Living” popped into my mind,
and I knew then that I wanted to start making a difference for their
lives as a whole.

When I finally had the “ah-ha” moments in my own life as to why things
weren’t working, and as a result created the Wealth Beyond Reason
program, I knew it was time to bring my work with BodyChangers to a
close and focus my attention on my work with the Law of Attraction and
following ones passion.

A.H.C.: What are some of the books that were the biggest influencers on
you?

B.D.: The book that turned it all around for me was David Cameron
Gikandi’s “A Happy Pocketful of Money“. It’s an amazing study of how our
lives in this Universe work, and discusses the principle of “wealth
consciousness” (something I was definitely struggling with prior to
reading the book.)

I was able to gain an understanding of the power of our thoughts and
beliefs on a quantum level and that made all the difference for me.

Another book which I read YEARS prior that opened my mind to all kinds
of possibilities was Richard Bach’s “Illusions“.  In my mind that’s
must-reading for every human.

A.H.C.: Bob, you work with people from all types of different
socioeconomic backgrounds, in fact, you work with clients from different
parts of the world…what are some of the common denominators that you
find are holding people back from what they want to have (and what they
can have) in life?

B.D.: For the most part, it all boils down to the limiting beliefs we
have. These beliefs come from all sources: parents, friends, society,
television…the list goes on and on. Different cultures have their own
sets of beliefs of course, but wherever there is a belief in limitation
that is passed down to us, it creates something called “resistance” in
us as humans. This resistance is real energy that has an impact on what
we can experience in our lives. The scientific aspect of this
conversation gets a little deep, but suffice it to say that if we want
to attract anything in our lives – be it money, a healthy body, or a
great relationship – our belief system has to be in alignment with
having that or we will always run into problems realizing our goals in
these areas. This is actually what most of my work is about.

A.H.C.: What are three key things that people should know if they want
to transition out of the daily grind of a corporate job and start a
business of their own?

B.D.: First, they have to get super clear on what they want to do and
WHY they want to do it…and that reason should go beyond just “making
money.” They need to identify how, through this business, they are going
to creatively express themselves and their passions…as this is the
best way to assure they bring their most powerful and focused energy
into their work.

Secondly, they need to start recognizing what limiting beliefs they
might have lurking under the surface as it pertains to success in
whatever business they take on. Some of these beliefs may be very
obvious such as “I don’t know anything about running a business”, but
other beliefs run a lot deeper and may take a different kind of “work”
to deal with. Again, that’s what I help people do every day. It’s
absolutely essential.

Finally, they’ve got to be committed to taking constant inspired action.
This doesn’t necessarily mean they have to “work hard” (though it may
look from the outside that they ARE working hard.) It means that they
learn to follow their own intuitive nudges in terms of what action to
take when. If you’ve never done this before, it can take some practice,
but learning to trust and follow your intuition is what makes any
endeavor fun and seemingly effortless.

A.H.C.: Where can our readers find out more about you, the work that
you do, and the coaching that you offer?

B.D.:  Virtually everything I know I put into the Wealth Beyond Reason
program, which can be found at http://www.WealthBeyondReason.com, but we
also have smaller programs that address certain aspects of “living your
life by design” that can be found at http://www.BoundLessLiving.com – I
also post regular updates on Twitter, FaceBook, and YouTube.
 

A.H.C.: Is there anything else that you would like to add?

B.D.: Human beings have enormous creative potential. However, we’ve
learned far more limitation that possibility. However the limitation
we’ve learned to a great degree is an illusion that seems real because
of the impact those limiting beliefs on our ability to “attract” the
experiences in our lives that would make us feel more powerful. You can
do yourself no greater service that to take the time to decide what you
truly want your life to be, learn a bit about the energetic nature of
the Universe and your role in it, and commit to taking consistent
inspired action in the direction of your most inspired dreams.

A.H.C.: Bob, thank you for taking the time to speak with us today.

B.D.: Totally my pleasure.

Source: http://www.abundanthealthcenter.com/blog/interviewwithlawofattractionexpertbobdoylefromwealthbeyondreason

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