Archive for February, 2011
Monday, February 28th, 2011
According to CBS 8 people’s emotional response to challenges may affect how their body reacts to stress, according to a new study.
To reach that conclusion, researchers from the University of Pittsburgh had individuals make a speech in a laboratory in front of a video camera and a panel of judges. The participants’ physical responses were monitored during the speech, and they were later asked about the emotions they felt while delivering the speech.
Those who reported high levels of anger and anxiety after their speech had greater increases in a marker of inflammation called interleukin-6, compared with those who remained relatively calm.
The findings may explain why some people with high levels of stress experience chronic health problems, the researchers said.
The study is published in the February issue of the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity.
Dr. Stuart Kincaid has advised his patients for a long time to be mindful of stress and the toll that it takes on one’s appearance. Obviously, if stress can make you sick, it can also make you look a great deal older than your real age. This can have a rippling effect as patients looking in the mirror see signs of aging that are unflattering. For patients who are apprehensive about considering a full surgical facelift, Sculptra cosmetic is an excellent alternative. Over a series of injectable treatments patients gradually see a more plump and natural looking face .Sculptra actually causes the body to grow its own collagen so that the facial filler is actually from the patient’s own body. Once the patient has removed the wrinkles it is imperative that they also remove the stress.
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Friday, February 25th, 2011
According to CBS 8 spine surgeon Anders Cohen puts a lot of stock in patients’ expectations of pain relief. He prefers to operate only on those who “grab you by the collar and say, ‘I can’t take it anymore.’”
New brain research proves doctors like Cohen are onto something: Pessimism can override the effectiveness of even powerful treatments.
You’ve heard of the placebo effect, the healing power of positive belief. This is the “nocebo” effect, the flip side, almost its evil twin.
And while the self-fulfilling prophecy of negative thinking isn’t nearly as well studied, some scientists say it’s time for doctors to start paying a lot more attention to their patients’ outlook.
“We all know that many treatments work for some people but not for others,” says neuroscientist Dr. Randy Gollub of Massachusetts General Hospital. Instead of stressing only the percentages, “say, ‘I have every reason to believe that you could be one of the people who will respond.’”
Positive plastic surgery results and experiences are more likely to happen with positive people also. Dr. Stuart Kincaid is careful in the first consultation to help his patients set realistic expectations for their plastic surgery result. This can be very important for procedures like breast augmentation and rhinoplasty.With breast augmentation often times patients are anxious as they anticipate the size of their breast following surgery. Dr. Stuart Kincaid and his staff assist his patients through the process of choosing implants. This approach helps his patients to feel more comfortable about their decision. Rhinoplasty patients are encouraged to communicate their desires in detail. Dr. Stuart Kincaid invest the time to be reasonably sure that patients expectations are not unrealistic.
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Thursday, February 24th, 2011
According to CBS 8 a major analysis of data on potential triggers for heart attacks finds that many of the substances and activities Americans indulge in every day — coffee, alcohol, sex, even breathing — can all help spur an attack.
Because so many people are exposed to dirty air, air pollution while stuck in traffic topped the list of potential heart attack triggers, with the researchers pegging 7.4 percent of heart attacks to roadway smog.
But coffee was also linked to 5 percent of attacks, booze to another 5 percent, and pot smoking to just under 1 percent, the European researchers found.
Among everyday activities, exerting yourself physically was linked to 6.2 percent of heart attacks, indulging in a heavy meal was estimated to trigger 2.7 percent, and sex was linked to 2.2 percent.
The researchers stressed that the risk for heart attack from any one of these factors to a particular person at any given time is extremely small. But spread out over the population, they can add up.
For example, air pollution is a minor trigger for heart attacks, but since so many people are exposed to smog, it triggers many more heart attacks than other more potent triggers, such as alcohol and cocaine.
Heart disease is the number one killer among women. Dr. Stuart Kincaid takes the health of his patients very seriously. During the first consultation an intake which includes medical history is evaluated by Dr. Stuart Kincaid. In certain cases he may require the patient to have a full medical clearance prior to surgery. Although patients may not be suitable candidates for surgery, Dr. Stuart Kincaid reminds them of the many noninvasive options available. These includeSculptra also known as the liquid facelift, Botox, and injectables fillers. Noninvasive plastic surgery options are more popular now than ever before.
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Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011
According to Sign on San Diego sports drink ads are everywhere, on TV, billboards, in newspapers and magazines. If a famous athlete drinks one, does this mean the drink is healthy for you? Here are myths and facts surrounding sports drinks to allow you to make some healthy decisions:
Myth No. 1: I exercise a few times a week; sports drinks will rehydrate me.
The main ingredients in sports drinks are water, sugar, sodium, and sometimes caffeine. It is important to prevent dehydration with exercise. For a light workout, or exercising less than 60 minutes, you do not need a sports drink to provide more hydration or water to your body.
Myth No. 2: Sports drinks will give me more energy.
The main carbohydrate in most sports drinks is sugar or simple carbohydrates. This sugar will give you energy, but it will also provide empty calories that you will have to burn off later. High consumption levels of these beverages can lead to weight gain.
Dr. Stuart Kincaid empathizes with his patients as labels for food and drinks have made choosing the correct diet very difficult. It becomes an even more difficult situation when patients think their eating healthy, yet are still gaining weight. Dr. Stuart Kincaid advises patients to be proactive with weight gain as soon as it is evident. If diet and exercise are not helping then it may be time to consider liposuction . Liposuction is not weight loss procedure so patients must address their concerns early.
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Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011
According to Sign on San Diego the story that older adults benefit from pet therapy is misguided. EVERYONE benefits from pet therapy. Who ever thought that a four-legged bundle of soft fur or a smiling dolphin could make you feel better and actually healthier?
Pet therapy, also known as animal assisted therapy, is a broad technique involving any interaction that patients have with animals to make them feel better. In 1859, Florence Nightingale wrote that a small pet “is often an excellent companion for the sick, for long chronic cases especially.” Apart from the possibility of small pets causing falls for frail older adults, pets provide multiple benefits to their companions. It not only feels good to be around pets, but it makes you healthier. Emerging studies show that pet therapy translates to positive clinical outcomes.
Even just owning a pet has been found to be beneficial. Dog ownership is associated with lower heart attack risks and increased survival one year after a heart attack. Older pet owners walk significantly farther when they walked with a dog, which might contribute to their making fewer visits to the doctor.
Most pet interactions like the ones described in this article are pleasant. But, suppose the pet has bitten you or a loved one? A dog bite specifically can be a very nasty injury. In some cases it can leave a very unsightly scar. Dr. Stuart Kincaid encourages patients who are unhappy with scars, perhaps from a dog bite, to seek treatment to improve the scar. Dr. Stuart Kincaid has many different options for scar revision including excising and restructuring the scar. Sculptra can also prove to be an effective treatment if there are indentations within the scar.
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Monday, February 21st, 2011
According to SignonSanDiego colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States and the second leading cause of cancer death, killing almost 50,000 Americans each year. The primary medical tool for detecting – and preventing – colon cancer is the colonoscopy, which involves prepping the patient’s bowel and inserting a scope to look for polyps and other potential warning signs. Current guidelines call for men and women with average risk of colon cancer to undergo a colonoscopy (or one of two other tests) every five to 10 years after the age of 50. A recent survey by the Colon Cancer Alliance, however, pointedly notes that most people don’t follow the guidelines.
We asked Dr. William Sandborn, division chief for gastroenterology at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, why people tend to avoid the procedure, what they should know and why the mandatory preprocedure laxative tastes so terrible.
Q: The CCA survey found that 70 percent of adults age 50 and older who had been told they should get a colonoscopy had not done so, primarily due to fears about the procedure. What are patients typically afraid of, and what do you tell them to allay those fears?
A: I think patients are afraid of two things, pain from the procedure and embarrassment due to the personal nature of the procedure. From the pain perspective, patients receive intravenous sedatives which are adjusted during the procedure to ensure patient comfort. From the embarrassment perspective, patients wear a gown and are then covered with sheets during the procedure. This keeps the patient from feeling exposed.
Dr. Stuart Kincaid reminds his patients that just as they are diligent about preventative health screenings it is also important to include regular skin care treatments and skin examinations. Medical grade skin care treatments in office as well as skin care products for home ,use are a tremendous benefit to patients as they age. Patients should also check their skin regularly for moles that change color, texture, or bleed.
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Friday, February 18th, 2011
According to SignonSanDiego successful aging can mean different things to different people.
For Melisa Abalos, it means accepting, not running away from her age.
“It’s important to embrace it,” said the 51-year-old Serra Mesa resident. “Though, I don’t always practice what I preach. I’m trying to get better, I think that’s why I’m here.”
Abalos was one of 10,000 people who attended the free Successful Aging Expo at the Town & Country Resort and Convention Center in Mission Valley.
The second annual event, sponsored by the Union-Tribune, featured everything from booths about retirement facilities and hearing aids to seminars about how to use technology and improve memory.
“My husband had a ministroke last year, and ever since, his memory hasn’t been the same,” said Rachel Rosenthal, 72, of Mira Mesa. “We came to the expo because we saw there were a few speakers dealing with the subject of memory loss, and hopefully, we can pick up some tips.”
The event also had free food samples including Greek salad and hummus; raffles with prizes that included $100 in plastic surgery services; car dealers showing off wheelchair-accessible vans; and financial planners with advice on investing and living wills.
Dr. Stuart Kincaid explains to his senior patients that part of their plan for living a healthy and fulfilling life should include looking as good as they feel. He encourages seniors not feel guilty about investing in elective plastic surgery. Facelift, blepharoplasty, Sculptra injections, and Botox are all procedures that healthy seniors to take advantage of and benefit from. Just because you age; it doesn’t mean you have to show it.
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Thursday, February 17th, 2011
According to CBS men looking for Valentine’s Day gifts are most concerned with finding something that is least likely to be rejected, and that often means jewelry, according to a shopping behavior expert.
“Women like jewelry — or at least men think they do — and men want reassurance that their taste in jewelry is not poorly judged,” Nelson Barber, an associate professor of hospitality management at the University of New Hampshire, said in a university news release.
“In other words, men will take the path of least resistance and purchase an item that will have the least amount of social interaction with sales personnel and lowest probability of rejection from their loved one,” he said. “Essentially, men tend to spend money on larger, less risky items that ultimately have the ‘wow’ factor.”
Most men avoid potentially risky gifts such as a sweater or sexy apparel.
As Valentine’s Day past some women were fortunate enough to receive the gift of self enhancement. A gift certificate for plastic surgery has increasingly become a choice gift. Dr. Stuart Kincaid has found that most women who are considering procedures like afacelift or breast augmentation have spoken about it, at length with their significant other. In many cases they have already had a consultation; they just do not have the funds to proceed. Most women are thrilled when they receive a gift certificate that allows them to have the surgery they have desired. Plastic surgery really is the gift that keeps on giving.
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Wednesday, February 16th, 2011
According to NBC Valentine’s Day is notorious for spiking sales of chocolates, roses and Hallmark cards, but new research shows that demand also rises for a surprising lovers’ secret: erectile dysfunction drugs.
In 2010, the week before Valentine’s Day saw more prescriptions written for erection-enhancing Viagra than any other week of the year, according to figures compiled by the firm Wolters Kluwer Pharma Solutions.
Some 199,450 prescriptions were logged totaling 1.34 million of the famous little blue pills the week of Feb. 5, 2010. That’s nearly 26 percent more Viagra than the lowest-use week of the year, Nov. 26, 2010 — Thanksgiving week, when extended families typically gather.
Overall, the week before Valentine’s Day is among the top weeks of the year for demand for all male sex-enhancing drugs, with 396,670 total prescriptions logged representing about 2.9 million doses. That’s nearly 100,000 more pills and injections — and potential love connections — than in an average week.
Men tend to pay less attention to the aging of their face than women. The truth is, a more youthful looking man will be perceived as a more energetic and sexy man. Dr. Stuart Kincaid educates his male patients about using injectable fillers such as Sculptra for a very natural looking facial enhancement. This is a perfect option for men who are afraid that their face may look too pulled and too tight with a facelift. There is no downtime and the improvement is gradual over time so most men are able to have the procedure without the need to explain to friends and relatives that they have had a procedure.
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Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
According to NBC you’ve been playing the diet game for years, but all of a sudden, someone changed the rules.
You eat the same, you exercise the same, but that pooch around your middle was never there before.
What’s going on? If you’re a woman over 40, there’s good news and bad news. The bad news is, as your hormones drop off as you get older, you lose muscle mass and your metabolism slows down. That means that sandwich you ate and forgot about when you were 20 is more likely to be stored on your haunches as fat now that you’re, well, not 20 anymore.”Your thyroid is your Energizer Bunny,” said Dr. Philip Barr, who works with patients at the California Health and Longevity Institute in Westlake Village.
He said most notably, the decrease in thyroid as a woman ages slows her ability to burn calories, and that means you can’t eat as much as you used to.
So why isn’t every woman in her 50s taking a thyroid supplement? Barr said that leads to bone loss and is a difficult hormone to balance.
The good news is, you can rev your metabolism back up with exercise.
Dr. Stuart Kincaid encourages his patients to consider liposuction as an excellent option for removing fat due to hormonal weight gain. Patients must be near their ideal body weight because liposuction is not a weight loss procedure. Dr. Stuart Kincaid is one of the few plastic surgeons in the area who offers different methods of liposuction to achieve the best long-term results.
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