,
• II
,
.-,
.. ,
iiBG
•
r - 9 , 1 •
, , v;
t '
ri4
).::' '
'A -7
A
-
, ''''•
.,.
HEALTH & FITNESS
,--
-41
. ,
IL 0
YIP
heart healthy
y~
Nutritional Counseling, Dietary Planning,
and Weight Loss Management Assistance
Did You Know?
•
at.
Ignore excuses,
embrace signs
Integrated Nutrition offers
many different group-
oriented opportunities
for nutritional education:
10
,.
Outside group and
corporate lectures/
presentations, and
Barbara Beznos, RD, *LD/N
Registered. Dietitian &
Founder of:
Integrated Nutrition,
y
Smaller group (8 or less)
in-office lectures/seminars.
LLC
*Licensed in Florida
32401 Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Ph: (248) 538-8050 • Fx: (248) 538-8060
E-mail: rds@integratednutrition.com
Web: www.integratednutrition.com
ou wake up in
the morning feel-
a few days, you probably
have the flu. However, if
ing like there's an
you experience the sud-
elephant on your
chest. Have you suffered
den onset of flu-like symp-
toms — including weak-
from sudden fatigue or
indigestion?
ness, sweating, shortness
of breath or chest pres-
As a sponsor of the
Go Red for Women
sure — head to the emer-
gency room immediately.
campaign coordinated
by the American Heart
Association during the
month of February,
14322_50
Dr. P amela
Marc ovitz
Colur nist
Beaumont Hospitals is
promoting awareness of heart dis-
ease in women. Heart disease is the
number one cause of death today for
women in the U.S.
Are You A Candidate?
MICHIGAN
URGENT CARE
AFFORDABLE QUALITY URGENT CARE SERVICE
30 Minute Guarantee
ups. Unfortunately, only 3 percent of
adults follows these measures.
Many people believe heart attacks
occur only with severe symptoms,
but that's not always so. As many
The Signs
The greatest obstacle preventing
early detection of heart disease is
lack of awareness. Pain or heavi-
ness in the chest (particularly in the
URGENT CARE OF NOVI: 248-374-3595
44000 West 12 Mile Road, Suite 101, Novi, MI 48377
Hours: 5pm-10pm Mon.-Fri., 8am-10pm Sat. & Sun. (including all holidays)
a very common sign of heart attack.
However, not all women experience
this. Other signals indicating you
LIVONIA URGENT CARE: 734-542-6100
37595 Seven Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48152
Hours: 8am-10pm 7 days a week (including all holidays)
WESTERN WAYNE URGENT CARE: 734-259-0500
2050 Haggerty Road, Suite 140, Canton, MI 48187
Hours: 8am-10pm 7 days a week (including all holidays)
should consult a physician include:
• Left arm or shoulder pain
• Indigestion or nausea
• Profound and sudden weakness or
fatigue
1478990
1-888-MI-URGENT / WWW.MICHIGANURGENTCARE.COM
INN II= ■ •• =I
ENO INN IIIIN II=
an
Tea
1=11 MI MI El
pad
Te a a'Gif-ts 4 -Ant iqu e s
I
St. Pat-rick Day Tea
Open 0
March 20, 2009
I 016.95/personplus tax and gratuity)
Dress in your favorite spring outfit
for a High Tea
Evening Tea
I
attack. Most attacks occur during
morning hours with little exertion.
March 20 & April 24, 2009 I
26.95/person plus -tax and gratuity)
This is a special five Course evening Tea
We specialize in Tea Parties
I
Call and make a reservation for your Birthday, Wedding shower, book club and Red Hatter...Tea Parties today! Evening teas by reservation.
1521
A30
.2737 Ivelve Mile Rd., Berkley, (248) 542-5253 We do Llatc :zalcs
Chddevoix, Grosse r'ointe I 'a
and Lha
( 3 I 3) 821-8060
February 26 • 2009
JN
symptoms mentioned above: how-
ever, those females are more prone
to heart attacks.
Find out your risk level. If you're
classified as intermediate- or high-
risk, you should receive appropriately
scheduled checkups.
Taking Action
We live in a world of denial. "I'm
Studies show that women are
reluctant to seek treatment for heart
If any occur with physical exertion,
but go away with rest, you may suf-
von,ch- I
S 17 0P
44 _ <
blood pressure and elderly women
are less likely to have any of the
• Jaw pain
3/3
I First Day of Spring Tea
$
as half of all heart attacks happen
silently. Diabetics, people with high
fine." "I'm too busy to see a doctor
s ad get
for
ally
r vitt) tench.
Silent Sufferers
• Pain between the shoulder blades
• Shortness of breath
• Constricting sensation in your
throat
fer from heart disease. If symptoms
are profound, especially if accompa-
nied by sweating, it could be a heart
March 17, 2009 ($18.95/person plus tax and gratuity)
Enjoy a Traditional Irish Fare
I
might think it's back pain. As well as
possibly being a symptom of angina,
if an intense pain occurs during rest
or is accompanied by sweating or
middle, right under the sternum) is
0
may only strike during cold weather
or during physical exertion, you
weakness, it might be a heart attack.
SPORTS PHYSICAL $25
Wt,
der blades. Seniors com-
monly suffer from this. Because it
Eighty percent of heart disease is
Fifty dollar special includes doctor visit,
in-house labs and x-rays only
at our CANTON LOCATION.
MIN
let a doctor check you out.
• Pain between the shoul-
preventable with healthy lifestyle
changes, such as exercising, eating
right and receiving regular check-
Quick Compassionate Care
▪
Don't ignore warning signs
of a possible heart attack:
about a little pain." As a cardiolo-
gist, I've heard all these excuses and
more.
disease symptoms for many reasons.
Regardless of your gender or age,
let me assure you that heart disease
does not discriminate. By knowing
warning signs and symptoms, you
can save your heart — and life.
Recognizing differences between
an ailment and a heart condition is
vital. Two heart failure symptoms
people dismiss are:
Dr. Pamela Marcovitz is the director of
the Ministrelli Women's Heart Center at
Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, a car-
•. Flu-like symptoms that don't go
away. These are often missed. If
you've been coughing and sick for
diac center expressly for the prevention,
diagnosis and research of women's heart
disease.