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JUNE 2021
For my family, summertime is synonymous with camping and spending time outdoors. My wife, Tala, and I both did a lot of hiking and sleeping under the stars when we were growing up, and with my wife’s persistent guidance, we’ve kept that tradition alive with our kids. Since early childhood, Tala has been involved in an international scouting group. Through the wonderful tutelage of this organization’s leadership, which included her mother, Tala has both enjoyed and advanced in this organization to eventually become the scoutmaster for the D.C. Metropolitan division. At that time, I became known as the “scoutmaster’s husband.” I used to joke and call myself the “triple H” — Head Honcho’s Husband. Tala has great skills when it comes to roughing it outdoors, and she was determined and excited to nurture a love of camping and hiking in our children. As such, she got our toddlers camping in the woods in the western part of Virginia. Every summer for the last 15-plus years, Tala and our children have spent a week or two in a wilderness scouting camp sleeping in tents, exploring and hiking during the day, and waking up to a good wash-up in a freezing cold stream. Truly invigorating! I have joined these adventures as often as my medical practice would allow but have always enjoyed time with my family in these remote, cell-phone free, rustic campsites. I’m also thankful that these outings feel “normal” to our son and daughter. Some people would balk at two weeks without running water, cell service, or takeout, exclaiming, “This is supposed to be fun?!” But for us, it’s the definition of fun, and we have so many treasured memories of camping and scouting. We’re hoping for the chance to do it again this summer now that we are all fully vaccinated. UNPLUGGING AND ENJOYING THE OUTDOORS OUR FAMILY’S FAVORITE SUMMERTIME ACTIVITIES
Time spent outdoors — whether you camp out for a week, go for a day hike, or just walk around your neighborhood — can greatly benefit your mental health. Allowing ourselves time to step away from the day-to-day worries and reconnect with simple things like fresh air, beautiful scenery, and talking and visiting with friends and family without distractions can be so beneficial. After a long winter and the second spring of continued pandemic protections, we’re more excited than ever for the opportunity to get outside, disconnect from our devices, de-stress, and let ourselves reset in nature.
Wishing you a healthy and fun-filled summer!
—Dr. Kevin Scott
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HOW TO LIVE TO 99 THE SUPER BENEFITS OF YOGA
June 21 is International Yoga Day, which makes it a great time of year to talk about the unique benefits of yoga — the “superfood” of fitness. As a mixture of exercise and mindfulness, yoga is not only challenging but also has myriad health benefits. Many people assume yoga is mainly useful for increasing your flexibility. However, it’s also excellent for further developing your strength, mobility, and balance. These can be key benefits for living a healthier lifestyle, whether you’re an athlete or concerned about aging. Kaitlyn Hochart, a yoga instructor from San Diego, California, writes on Healthline, “During yoga, your body goes through a full range and variety of motion that can counteract aches and pains associated with tension or poor postural habits.” Yoga can help you become more aware of these habits, “[allowing] you to fix these imbalances and improve overall athleticism.” Many forms of exercise are useful against depression and cardiovascular disease, but in yoga’s case, you don’t have to break a sweat to start benefiting from its stress-relieving properties. “The breathing exercises you practice during yoga can help lower your heart rate and shift your nervous system into a more relaxed state. It also promotes better sleep and increased focus,” Hochart writes. Multiple studies agree: Yoga can significantly decrease the secretion of cortisol, the primary stress hormone. In one study, 64 women with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) participated in a 10-week program, performing yoga at least once a week. By the end of the 10 weeks, 52% of participants no longer met the criteria for PTSD at all.
As with starting any new hobby or regular exercise, it may help to set clear goals for yourself. By doing yoga regularly, there are several physical improvements you can look forward to, such as:
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Improved range of motion or ease of movement A reduction in pain, discomfort, or other symptoms An increase in physical strength and endurance
Less weight fluctuation
Changes in the way your clothes fit
• Better-quality sleeping habits and increased or stabilized energy levels
One of the best qualities of yoga is that you can be of any age or fitness level. So, pull up a YouTube video, find a soft surface, and give it a try!
PATIENT STORY OF THE MONTH: NANCY
Our wonderful patient Nancy first came to the office to see Dr. Scott following cataract surgery. The 73-year-old told Dr. Scott she wanted to reduce some puffiness below her eyes without losing her natural look. “I don’t really care about face-lifts. I’m happy with the way I look now, but I wanted to enhance my features,” Nancy said, adding that Dr. Scott immediately earned her trust with his attentiveness and understanding. “He’s very good at knowing just exactly what you need. If you ask him questions, he’s wonderful about explaining what to expect.”
Dr. Scott initially performed an eye-lift and laser procedure to reduce the puffiness on Nancy’s lower eyelids following her cataract surgery. The procedure took place at Fair Oaks Hospital as an outpatient procedure and a few hours later, Nancy was back at home for a quick recovery. “It took about a week or so, but my eyes looked beautiful. I have no wrinkles underneath. I’m not puffy. It’s as smooth as can be,” she said. Since then, Nancy has returned to the office for outpatient procedures like facial fillers, which help soften the lines around her face and fill in lost tone that occurs naturally with aging.
“It’s simple. It doesn’t hurt, and it doesn’t take any time to do it,” she says, adding that in addition to loving the results, the procedure is also wonderful because recovery time is minimal and the effects last for a year or longer.
“Everyone notices it but they can’t quite put their finger on it,” Nancy said.
She’s been so happy with her experience that she doesn’t hesitate to tell people that Dr. Scott’s Juvederm filler procedure is behind the change. “I think the world of him and his staff. For eyelid surgery of any kind, he’s the best and I’d highly recommend him.”
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What Is Fractional Laser Resurfacing? A FACIAL REJUVENATION PROCEDURE EXPLAINED
Our patients are often curious about the different options available for facial rejuvenation. This month, we’re taking a look at fractional laser resurfacing, an advanced technological treatment Dr. Scott performs on patients to minimize the appearance of fine lines around the eyes. HOW DOES FRACTIONAL LASER RESURFACING WORK? It partially removes the outermost layers of damaged or wrinkled skin. Typically, 65% of the skin is treated, which allows the remaining 35% of untreated skin to repopulate the entire skin surface with smoother skin. During the procedure, the laser dots the skin, which leads to immediate and visible tightening.
patient is different, and Dr. Scott and his staff will make sure you know what to expect prior to, during, and following the procedure, including how much time it will take to recover. HOW LONG DO THE RESULTS LAST? Many patients see improvement for years to come following this procedure. You can protect your investment and help the positive effects last longer by wearing sunglasses and sunscreen to minimize UV damage. Also, avoid too much time in the sun and don’t smoke. Finally, Dr. Scott will give patients a thorough explanation of the best way to care for their skin after the procedure. Carefully following these post-op instructions will help to ensure a speedy recovery to the newly formed skin. As with any treatment, some risks are associated with fractional laser resurfacing. The team at Eye Plastic Associates works hard to ensure all patients are informed of the risks, benefits, and recovery associated with any procedure. If you’d like to learn more about fractional laser resurfacing, give us a call (703) 620-4300 or visit us on the web at EyePlasticMD.com to book a consultation.
If you’re interested in minimizing fine lines and wrinkles around your eyes, you may be a good candidate for this procedure.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO RECOVER? Basic healing takes 10–14 days. This is many times faster than previous full- resurfacing technology allowed for. With fractional laser resurfacing, patients will experience some puffiness and swelling following the procedure as well as some crusting of the resurfaced areas as the skin rebuilds itself. Each
Inspired by TheKitchn.com Easy Tuna Poke Bowl
“You don’t have to be crazy to camp with us. We can train you.”
This protein-packed recipe is the perfect dinner for two on a hot summer night when you don’t want to turn on the oven.
INGREDIENTS
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2 tsp soy sauce
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2 tbsp cilantro leaves, chopped
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1 tsp sesame oil
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1 scallion, finely chopped
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2 tbsp orange juice
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1 cup rice, cooked and cooled
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1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
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1/4 cup avocado, cubed
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10 oz canned tuna, drained
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4 cherry tomatoes, quartered
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1 tbsp sesame seeds
DIRECTIONS
1. First, make the dressing. In a jar, add soy sauce, sesame oil, orange juice, and ginger. Secure the lid and shake until emulsified. 2. In a small bowl, empty the drained tuna and pour the dressing over top. Add the cilantro and scallions and stir until well coated. 3. Divide rice between two serving bowls. Top with the dressed tuna, avocado, tomatoes, and sesame seeds.
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Inside This Issue
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Unplugging and Enjoying the Outdoors!
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The Super Benefits of Yoga
Patient Story of the Month: Nancy
What Is Fractional Laser Resurfacing?
Easy Tuna Poke Bowl
Are ‘Resort Bubbles’ Safe?
Are ‘Resort Bubbles’ Safe?
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE BOOKING YOUR TROPICAL TRIP
As vaccination numbers continue to climb and experts gain a better understanding of COVID-19, more industries are adapting. Tropical resorts in Hawaii and the Bahamas have started to host visitors in “resort bubbles,” requiring travelers to complete a series of tests before full admittance. BUT ARE THESE TRAVEL OPTIONS SAFE? That depends on your comfort level and a resort’s adherence to the rules. According to Forbes, each resort that offers this travel package may have different rules, but the gist of each experience is the same. Each resort still requires masks, unless the visitor is in their room, dining, drinking, sitting at the beach or pool, or swimming. Then, at check-in, sanitation and temperature checks are required. After the checks, tourists are directed to an on-site clinic, where nurses ask a few questions and perform a rapid COVID-19 test. Guests are then sent to their rooms, where they must await the results. If the test comes back negative, the tourist will receive a key card and can commence with their vacation. (Some resorts set the price of lodging so that if test results are positive, then the required flight home is part of the original cost, so it’s already paid for.)
Other resorts require visitors to wear tracking bracelets for 72 hours upon arrival and a negative test result. After 72 hours and a second negative test, the guest is then permitted to leave the hotel grounds. This allows the hotel chain to track potential COVID-19 cases. These resort bubbles offer a potentially safe alternative for travel, but they don’t come without risks. A traveler could potentially contract COVID-19 while en route to the destination, and resorts that allow guests to leave the premises risk exposure. Furthermore, these precautions may not be 100% effective. However, if you are vaccinated, have COVID-19 antibodies, or feel safe to travel, resort bubbles offer a travel alternative that can be safer than traditional vacation stays. Perhaps no industry was hit harder during the COVID-19 pandemic than the travel and hospitality industry, but with the addition of resort bubbles, the travel industry looks to return to a new normal.
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