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Unique Approach to Weight Loss Hits Houston
Advanced Diagnostics Healthcare
The physicians and staff at Advanced Diagnostics Healthcare realize that it’s not one size fits all; each patient is different with their own weight loss
challenges. They are taking a unique approach to weight-loss with their new
clinic and program. The clinic, which includes an in-house pharmacy and
laboratory, has its own appetite suppressant that helps curb appetite and
increase metabolism. Advanced Diagnostics Healthcare has developed a program
that works with the patient from start to finish on their weight loss journey.
The initial visit includes a physical exam, laboratory testing and
questionnaire. After evaluating the results a physician will develop a
customized weight-loss program. This could include the use of pharmaceuticals,
nutritional supplements, diet modification, exercise plan and even weight-loss
surgery when appropriate. In most cases the physician will recommend the
appetite suppressant and metabolism supplement to jump start weight loss and
increase activity.
The team of physicians at Advanced Diagnostic Healthcare is committed to helping
Houstonians lose weight and keep it off for good. Please call 713-227-5900
today to schedule your appointment.
Excellence. Experience. Compassion.
Gastroenterology Consultants Southwest
Keith Fiman, M.D.
Guillermo Trabanino, M.D. Robert E. Davis, M.D.
Problems of digestion are often a nuisance but can be life-threatening. Symptoms
can be difficulties in swallowing, abdominal pain, changes in bowel habit,
rectal bleeding, indigestion and weight loss. The doctors at Gastroentrology
Consultants Southwest offer expertise in those areas and others including colon
cancer screening, hemorrhoid banding, liver diseases, gallbladder disease,
inflammatory bowel disease, acid disorders including gastroesophageal reflux
and ulcer, and pancreatic diseases.
The office setting at 1111 Highway 6, #105, offers convenient complimentary
ground level parking. The first floor office area is easily accessed from a
spacious first floor atrium. Doctors Fiman, Trabanino and Davis are all board
certified in Gastroenterology. All are
recognized by “Best Doctors in America,” are Fellows of the American College of Gastroenterology, are active in the teaching program of Gastroenterology at Baylor College of Medicine, and have been president of the Gulf Coast Gastroenterology Society. Personal que hable espanol estan disponibles. 281-491-9779. Gastrosw.com
Inches or Centimeters?
Deirdre McMullen, M.D. Ageless Medical Services
As the school year gets into full swing, people have a chance to improve their
appearance with a new procedure called Zerona, the first non-invasive body
contouring procedure to effectively remove excess fat. With zero pain, zero
downtime and zero surgery, it seems too good to be true. But it is! A set of
six treatments can reduce your fatty areas by INCHES (or Centimeters if you
prefer the metric system!). Either way, you can fit into clothes that have been
tight or not even a possibility within the next month. A low level laser system
seen on shows such as
The Doctors and morning news shows, it is now available in Missouri City. Call for
introductory specials. 281-208-3322.
3424 FM 1092, Suite 220 in The Township, Missouri City.
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Tingling Hands &
Burning Feet
A.Y. Shukla, M.D.
Are you one of thousands of Americans who suffer from a disease condition
referred to as peripheral neuropathy? Peripheral neuropathy is a disorder of
the peripheral nerves characterized by tingling or burning sensation, weakness,
muscle aches or cramps, difficulties with balance, and at times autonomic
nervous system involvement characterized by dizziness, sexual dysfunction, or
change of blood pressure especially in upright position. Peripheral
neuropathies have generally a gradual onset and slow progression. A typical de-
scription of the tingling and numbness is in a
“glove and stocking” fashion that is mainly in the lower legs and distal aspects of the upper
extremities. Tingling sensation or burning pain are very common symptoms with
peripheral neuropathy predominantly due to involvement of the sensory nerves,
however, in the advanced cases, motor nerves are also involved where weakness
and gait difficulties can also be predominant the clinical
presentation.
In many cases, a strong family history is noteworthy; however many other cases
may not have any underlying cause contributing to the disease. It is important
to have a formal neurological evaluation and a careful search for correctable
causes as for example diabetes mellitus, renal failure, disorder of thyroid
glands, exposure to drugs and toxins, or heavy metals like arsenic, lead,
mercury, or thallium, industrial solvents or pesticides, vitamin deficiencies,
or any underlying malignancies or tumors which can also be associated with
peripheral neuropathy.
Dr. Shukla is a board certified neurologist practicing in Sugar Land and
Richmond, also fellowship trained for neuromuscular disorders and is available
at 281-565-8005 should you have any questions.
Shoulder Pain
Steven E. Nolan, M.D.
Does nagging shoulder pain affect your golf or tennis game? Does it ache when
you are working out or keep you awake at night? More than likely, it is not
going to go away on its own and trying to
“push through” the pain may even worsen the situation.
Shoulder pain can result from injuries or overuse. Rotator cuff injuries are
very common and start to occur and increase in the fourth and fifth decades of
life. Many people will lose their range of motion due to these injuries.
The best way to take care of shoulder pain is to see a board certified
orthopedic surgeon. A physical exam followed by an MRI is the most accurate way
to diagnose the problem. Treatment plans will vary but may include medications,
injections, physical therapy and possibly surgery. The advances in arthroscopic
surgery are amazing and not only will alleviate the problem but will allow for
a quick recovery and return to favorite sports and activities.
Dr. Steven E. Nolan is a fellowship trained, board certified orthopedic surgeon
with the Fondren Orthopedic group and is highly skilled in arthroscopic
surgery.
14861 Southwest Freeway, Suite C-302, Sugar Land; 281-340-1234.
A Life-Saving Difference
The Breast Center
at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
With renowned breast radiologists, the latest technology and a patient-centric
approach, the new Breast Center at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital offers women a
life-saving difference. The Breast Center has comprehensive services including
digital mammography, breast MRI, breast ultrasound, MRI-guided biopsies,
ultrasound biopsies and stereotactic biopsies all under one roof. Most
importantly, women can take comfort knowing that only highly specialized breast
radiologists are reading their mammograms. In the event of a cancer diagnosis,
patients also have direct access to Methodist
’s state-of-the-art Cancer
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Center on the campus.
Whether it’s a routine mammogram or a cancer diagnosis, expert care that is unmistakably
Methodist is available right here in Fort Bend County.
Call 281-242-PINK to schedule your mammogram today.
Probiotics and
Digestive Health
Leka Gajula, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Probiotics are dietary supplements of live bacteria or yeasts that are claimed
to be healthy for the human body. Our digestive tracts are full of beneficial
microbes that protect from onslaught by bad ones. Some medical conditions and
antibiotics kill these good germs giving the bad germs upper hand resulting in
conditions such as diarrhea, stomach pain, gas, nausea etc. Over a period of
time, when right foods are eaten the balance is restored. Probiotics, in some
cases, tend to shorten the recovery phase. Probiotics are claimed to help with
managing lactose intolerance, prevention of colon cancer, lowering cholesterol
and hypertension, improving immune function, reducing inflammation, enhancing
mineral absorption, especially under stress related conditions, irritable bowel
syndrome, and colitis.
While some of these have been verified by research, the gold standard for the
diagnosis and treatment of more acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions
is to get the digestive track probed with scopes (endoscopy, colonoscopy and
capsule endoscopy) as starting point. Taking biopsies to diagnose infections
and parasites and removing pre-can- cerous polyps have saved thousands of
lives. Once life-threatening conditions are ruled out, their nutrition
specialists can determine the right type of probiotic you need. To make an
appointment, call 832-667-7355 or 281-565-1009.
Pain Relief in
3 Short Visits!
Texas Spinal Care
MUA, or Manipulation Under Anesthesia, is a non-invasive procedure that has been
performed for more than 60 years and has changed the lives of chronic pain
suffers. If you are suffering from neck pain, back pain, joint pain, muscle
spasms or other chronic forms of pain, MUA may be your solution.
Many have not learned about MUA and have turned to more conventional methods to relive pain such as pills, injections or surgery only to be told they
will have to live with some sort of pain for the rest of their lives. If your
goal is
to improve the quality of your life and restore the mobility you had before the
pain call Texas Spinal Care today for a complimentary consultation;
713-272-2225. They have two locations to serve; Westheimer in Houston and Hwy.
6 in Sugar Land.
Ocular Family Health
Eye Connection
Dr. Sonhui Chung
It is very important for the entire family to have annual, comprehensive eye
examinations. There are many conditions that have genetic associations: such as
glaucoma, macular degeneration, keratoconus, strabismus (eye turn) to name a
few. All of above conditions can easily be treated and maintained with limited
vision loss if detected early. Dr. Chung
’s office offers an Optomap Retinal Exam which allows them to evaluate the
internal part of the eye without dilation. It is a great way to screen patients
without side effects of dilation. Please contact them if you have any questions
or concerns regarding your ocular family history, 281-261-8800.
5201 Highway 6, Suite 700 and 8880 Highway 6, Suite 200 (H-E-B Sienna Market
Shopping Center).
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