Issue: July 2007
Greetings!
Summer is here, and with the warm weather comes outdoor bar-b-ques and picnics in the park. We can’t think of a better way to spend time with your friends and family than being outdoors, soaking up the sunshine, getting energy from the earth, playing a friendly game of volleyball or softball and enjoying some good healthy food! The summer brings a bounty of enticing fruits and vegetables and now you can indulge with some good news on your side: Foods packed with vitamin C are good for your heart, your immune system and can also help to prevent cancer!
Featured Article
To learn all about the benefits of this wonderful vitamin,
click here and read Dr. Connealy’s article,
C Your Way To Good Health.
Breaking HRT News!
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is in the headlines once again, but this time the news is good! Researchers evaluating the data from the federally funded Women’s Initiative Study have declared that their initial statements about HRT and cardiovascular disease were incorrect. In 2002, the researchers initially announced that women undergoing HRT were at an increased risk for heart attack and stroke, leading many women to discontinue hormone treatments for their menopausal symptoms. The new findings, however, indicate that women who begin taking hormones shortly after menopause do not have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. As a matter of fact, HRT appears to have a cardioprotective affect, reducing calcification of the arteries, a key indicator of atherosclerosis. The data showed that women taking estrogen for 7 years or more (after menopause) were able to lower their arterial calcification by as much as 60%. The only group of women who were still at risk of heart attack or stroke were those who delayed undergoing HRT for at least 10 years after menopause.
To read more about this exciting finding,
click here.
A Warm Welcome
We are proud to introduce the newest member of our staff, Brandi Morinoue, PA. Brandi comes to us with over 10 years of experience in various aspects of medicine, from emergency treatment to family practice. Along with primary care support, additional services she provides include:
| Laser Hair Removal | “Youthful Hands” Treatment |
| Laser Skin Rejuvenation | Venus Rejuvenation |
| Spider Vein and Varicose Vein Removal | Sculptra™ |
| Microdermabrasion | Lactic Acid Peels |
To schedule a visit with Brandi, please call our appointment desk at (949) 680-1880.
Liliana’s Weight Loss Program Returns
Did you miss Liliana Partida’s MD-approved weight loss program the first time around? Now you have a second chance to attend this life-changing course! In “Take The Guess Work Out Of Weight Loss”, Liliana will cover:
- Nutrition basics for maximum weight loss
- Intro to natural methods of detoxification
- Natural supplements for metabolic enhancement
- Intro to technology / testing for weight loss
You will also receive weekly weight, metabolic and body fat testing; body measurements to track inch loss; and personalized weight loss through Zyto Balance (biofeedback).
Carol Lee of Newport Beach had this to say about the course:
“I highly recommend this class to everyone who is tired of yo-yo dieting. This 6-week workshop changed my life. I’ve lost 30 lbs. over the last 6 months, if I can do it you can too!”
Classes begin July 25th at 6pm and will run for 6 weeks meeting for 90 minutes each Wednesday. Sign up before July 18th and pay only $295.00. After July 18th the price goes up to $325.00. Space is limited, so sign up early to ensure your spot. To enroll, please call (949) 680–1880 or sign up in person at our appointment desk.
Click here to download a copy of the program flyer.
Attention Blue Cross/Blue Shield Clients:
Dr. Ester Mark and Brandi Morinoue, PA-C are Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO providers!
Please visit
http://www.cfnmedicine.com/OurTeam.aspx to read more about these two great practitioners.
A Sad Good-bye
We are sad to announce the departure of Holly Leo, our nurse practitioner who has provided excellent care to many of our patients over the past several years. Her last day was May 31, 2007. While Holly will be missed, we respect her choice to spend more time with her daughter, and we hope for only good things for her and her family.
All patients currently under Holly’s care will experience a smooth transition to our other providers. All charts and histories will be available to the provider of their choice so there will be no interruption or delay of medical care. All transitioning patients should discuss their options with our appointment desk at (949) 680-1880.
Product of the Month
This month, we are featuring perfectlyhealthy Heartburn Ease™. For a limited time, save $5.00 when you purchase two bottles! Each bottle contains 180 capsules and is $34.95. To place your order, please call our products desk at (949) 680-1913 or email us at
orders@cfnmedicine.com.
Please have a happy and healthy July!
Sincerely,
South Coast Medical Center
For New Medicine