Constipation Win FREE Coolsculpting Summer Specials on Coolsculpting, Fillers and Micropeels
Mused after enjoying a cool drink with ruby red grapefruit juice, lime, simple syrup, vodka and MINT! Other things to enjoy with mint: on grilled fish, fruit salad, pasta instead of basil, vanilla ice cream, and of course, lamb chops.
Constipation
A patient earlier today was complaining to me about her constipation. In her case it was from her pain pills after surgery. In many people’s cases there is no specific cause. In fact, one study showed it occurring in up to 40% of those over 60 years old.
The first strategy is to examine your diet. Nutrition guidelines recommend 25 grams of fiber each day for women 19 to 50 years old and 21 grams after 50. For men the recommendation is 38 and 30 grams respectively. The best way to achieve this is to consume high-fiber foods. These include beans, whole grains, nuts, vegetables and fruits.
Exercise and drinking plenty of water help. Dehydration causes constipation. Aerobic exercise helps stimulate bowel function. Fiber supplements like Metamucil help those with more chronic cases.
(Did You Know? Fiber is the part in plants that cannot be broken down. It adds bulk to the stool which adds movement in your bowels and holds water which makes your stool softer.)
Make sure medical conditions are not causing constipation. Certain conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, hypothyroidism, Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, and overactive parathyroid glands are common causes. Like the above mentioned pain pills, many medications can cause bowels to not function effectively.
– Tuft’s Health and Nutrition Letter
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For the remainder of July and August, when you tell a friend about Coolsculpting and they schedule a treatment, you will be registered to win free Coolsculpting for yourself. For each friend that schedules, you will be entered again. The more friends you send, the greater your chances of winning. You can pick your area: arms, flanks, under the chin, upper or lower abdomen, inner thighs, or banana roll! (Up to 4 cycles). You and your friend will also receive 25% off of your treatment and a Summer Secret Swag Bag. Call today for your complimentary consult.
Abdomen: Before and One Month CoolSculpting Post-Treatment
LA DOLCE VITA, JOIE DE VIVRE:
Simple recipe by Giada for refreshing treat. Make 3 cups of coffee. Add ½ cup sugar, tsp vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Mix and freeze for 2 hours. Take out of freezer stir with a fork to break up, then refreeze for another 2 hours. Put in a cup and add a dollop of whipped cream.
Filler Special:
$100 off each syringe of fillers until September 1!!! Juvederm, Vollure, Voluma, and Volbella can be used for wrinkle elevation, lip augmentation, cheek enhancement and in select cases minor nose correction, chin augmentation, and earlobe plumping.
SKIN CARE SPECIAL:
NEW SKIN CARE PATIENTS TREATED IN JULY AND AUGUST ARE HALF OFF WITH OUR NEW SKIN CARE NURSE LAURA. (Normally $98 for a micropeel, $49 treated in July and August.)
OUR ANNUAL MICROPEEL SPECIAL, 3 for $235. Micropeels are individually $98. Limit one package of three per patient.
Latisse for eyelash enhancement is $98 for 3ml and $159 for 5 ml.
Healthy living,
Peter McKenna, M.D.
513.793.5772
www.mckennamd.com
McKenna Cosmetic Surgery Center . 10577 Montgomery Road . Cincinnati . OH . 45242
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