Remembering Josephine
Feb 2010Our story began in early December 2008. We were scheduled to bring our then eight-month-old daughter, Josephine Rose Lampitt, to Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters (CHKD) in Norfolk. She had been seen by other doctors before for what various specialists had repeatedly described as “severe reflux,” a relatively common and benign disorder that most children outgrow.
We expected our visit to include a continuation of the reflux diagnosis but also a more detailed read-out on the cause for her newer symptoms, among them poor weight gain, unusual eye movements and persistent crankiness. The weight gain issue in particular was perplexing as Read More...
February Favorites
Feb 2010Chobani Greek Yogurt
($12 for a 12-pack, Costco)
This smooth, creamy, fruit-on-the-bottom, Greek-style yogurt tastes too good to be fat-free—but it is! Each cup packs a whopping 14 grams of protein and only 140 calories. Other attributes: Gluten-free, Kosher, no preservatives, live and active cultures for digestive health. My new breakfast-on-the-go.
Skechers Shape-Ups
($110, www.skechers.com)
After some hinting, Brian bought me these shoes for Christmas. I’ve been wearing them while running errands and pushing Cami around the block in her stroller. They’re designed to tone and firm, promote weight loss, strengthen the lower back and reduce Read More...
Getting to the Heart of the Matter: Congestive Heart Failure
Feb 2010In a normal, healthy heart, blood vessels called veins deliver impure (oxygen-deficient) blood to the right upper and lower chambers of the heart. This blood is then pumped into the lungs by the right lower chamber of the heart. Once in the lungs, the blood is enriched with oxygen and then poured into the heart’s left upper and lower chambers. From there it is pumped by the strong muscle of the left lower chamber to the rest of the body to keep it well nourished and energized. Valves guard each of the exit points of the heart’s chambers to prevent the blood from flowing backwards.
What is Congestive Heart Failure?< Read More...
IPL: Bringing a Youthful Look Back to Your Hands
Feb 2010
What am I looking at?
These two hands (at left) show the regenerative power of laser skin care treatments. The brown sun spots that many of us have on our hands can be removed with two 10-minute non-invasive IPL (intense pulsed light) treatments. On this patient, the treated hand is clear while the untreated hand remains spotted.Why rejuvenate the hands?
Your hands are often one of the first things people notice upon meeting you. Repairing sun damage to the hands with a series of IPL laser treatments can contribute to a more youthful loo Read More...More Features >>
Fitness
Cross Over to the Crossover Cables
In most gyms, the most versatile piece of equipment is the cable crossover—yet many people are intimidated by it. The cable crossover is nothing to fear—it’s simply a pulley system attached to a weight stack and is moun Read More...
TONE UP Anywher: Suspension Body Weight Training with the TRX
The TRX (Total Resistance eXercise) suspension training system is new, but it looks and feels old. A simple, low-tech exercise modality—all substance and no flash—it uses straps, a central pivot point and your own body we Read More...
Back to the Basics: 3 Steps to Lasting Weight Loss
If your holiday indulgences are now appearing on the scale, or if years of gradual weight gain have finally caught up with you, then perhaps it’s time to get back to the basics.
Weight loss is simple: burn more calorie Read More...
Shape Up Your Holiday Gift List
Give the gift that comes from the heart (and is good for it, too!)
The hectic holidays are here again. If you’re struggling to think of the perfect gifts for your friends and loved ones, look no further. T Read More...
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Local Beat
Partners in Practice
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, The Health Journal brings you stories of local couples who share more than just a marriage—they both work in the medical field, often in the same office. Read what the follow Read More...
Ready to Get Fit?
Find a gym that’s right for you
Fitness experts from across Hampton Roads agree that when it comes to selecting a gym, it’s important that you feel as comfortable there as you do in your sweats and sneakers.
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Creating Smiles
Michael Boyd is the type of person who loves to smile, despite all the medical problems he’s struggled with—a near-death experience related to diabetes, partial amputation of his right foot, blood clots in his leg and a h Read More...
Bringing Joy to Seniors
Most of the gifts that go to people in the annual “Be a Santa to a Senior” program are very modest—blankets, slippers, sweat suits, flashlights, lotions or other toiletries. But to a lonely or financially strapped senio Read More...