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Memories From the University of Virginia GO CAVALIERS!
to the Civil War, though my love of the class was less about the content and more about how awesome our lecturer was. This guy could have made any class interesting, and he would eventually go on to become president of another university. Few of the classes I took in college help in my job today — those classes would come later in med school. That said, I did take the most useful class of my life at Virginia: public speaking. As I have mentioned many times before, I was a big nerd who didn’t have the easiest time communicating with other people. Public speaking went a long way toward helping me overcome that. I learned how to feel comfortable speaking in front of people, how to organize my thoughts, and how to communicate my meaning clearly. These are all incredibly useful skills a doctor needs to have when explaining complex topics to a patient who doesn’t have medical training without scaring them. All in all, my time in college was great. I attended interesting classes, played tuba in the band, hung out with my friends, and really enjoyed the college life. And if I could go back, I would take even better advantage of the college experience. When I was in school, even when I was having fun, I couldn’t wait for it to be over. I never attended the various lectures or weird musical events or strange art performances that were going on all the time. Now, I wouldn’t mind taking a class and catching a show by a band I’ve never heard of. College is a collection of opportunities for strange and wonderful experiences. I encourage everyone who may be going back to college this
Summer is officially over, and I have a lot of patients who are helping their kids start the new school year or are going back to school themselves. It’s been some time since I was in school, but when the fall semester starts, I like to reflect on my fondest memories from my time as a student. A lot of those memories took place during my time at the University of Virginia. The funny thing is I never liked UVA when I was growing up. My parents both attended Lake Forest College in Illinois, and I always thought my friends who were big Virginia fans were annoying and pretentious. However, once I started looking into colleges, I ended up touring the University of Virginia campus for the first time. The school was founded by President Thomas Jefferson, which is a big point of pride for students and faculty. There’s a big statue of Jefferson on the campus, and it fits in well with the red brick and Roman-inspired architecture of the surrounding buildings. I really enjoyed the look and atmosphere of the school and realized I could see myself spending the next few years there. I was accepted into a design-your-own-course program, which allowed me to fill my schedule with classes I was genuinely interested in as well as courses I needed to meet my pre-med requirements. I took classes on Freud, WWII history, science, and my favorite class, History of the Old South. This course covered the history of the American South leading up “All in all, my time in college was great … And if I could go back, I would take even better advantage of the college experience.”
semester, wherever your college is located, to look for those opportunities. Being a college student doesn’t last forever, and there will be things you’ll miss when it’s over. –Dr. Seth Evans
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FOODS THAT CAUSE AND REDUCE INFLAMMATION The food you eat plays a major role in how your body functions on the cellular level. Some foods can wreak havoc on your body, while others can make you feel great. This is especially true when it comes to that all-too-common ailment, inflammation. Sugar: One of the biggest culprits behind inflammation, sugar is far worse than eating fatty foods. It’s best to skip foods that have added sugar (and this includes sugar of any kind, including corn syrup, fructose, and sucrose). Many manufacturers now label food with more specific kinds of sugar to hide the fact that they added sugar to their product. Be sure to read labels carefully! Refined carbs: Basically anything made from white flour falls into this category, including bread, pasta, baked goods, and cereals. Research suggests that refined carbs may be a bigger contributing factor than fat in obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Alcohol: Too much alcohol puts a burden on your liver, an organ that helps flush toxins out of the body. You know all of those detox diets? They don’t work. In fact, the only way to detox is to let your liver do its job. When you consume alcohol, it’s harder for the liver to pump out the toxins in your body. When it can’t do its job properly, the result is inflammation. Here are a few examples of foods that lead to inflammation: Blueberries: Many studies call blueberries one of the best fruits you can eat to ease symptoms of inflammation. These blue orbs of goodness are packed with antioxidants, vitamin C, polyphenols, and so much more. Eat a handful every day! Salmon: As a source of healthy fats and omega-3 fatty acids, salmon is one of the best protein choices for people with inflammatory conditions, or for those who want to keep inflammation at bay. Broccoli: One of the most nutritious and easily accessible vegetables around, the little green buds that cover the tops of broccoli are loaded with anti-inflammatory compounds. Now, for the good stuff. Eat these foods to reduce inflammation:
More and more Americans are keeping pigs as pets than ever before. With their keen intelligence, laid-back amiability, goofy snorts, and, of course, their stubby little legs, it’s no surprise that people take to these plump, fuzzy animals. And here’s an extra bonus: Apparently, they also save lives! Take the aptly-named Lucky , for example. When Illinois resident Ina Farler woke up to the frantic porcine screams of her best friend, she knew something was up. “He would jump down, run to the door, and then jump back on the bed and hit me really hard,” she told Chicago 5 News. “When I sat up, I realized the room was really smoky.” Her house was ablaze, and her room was quickly turning into an oven. But thanks to Lucky, she was able to grab her two grandchildren, escape from the house, and call the fire department to stifle the blaze before it took down the entire property. Lucky isn’t the only hog to have saved the day. Jo Ann and Jack Altsman adopted Lulu the pot-bellied pig after baby-sitting her for their daughter. Lulu grew to be great pals with Bear, the family’s American Eskimo dog. When Jo Ann suffered a heart attack while her husband was away on a fishing trip and no one else was around, Bear and Lulu teamed up to rescue their beloved owner. Sensing something was up, Bear barked furiously to get the attention of Lulu, who was out in the yard. Though she’d never come into the house from the yard before, she crammed her bulk through the much-too-small doggie door. In the process, she scraped her belly badly, drawing blood, but she pressed on in order to check on Jo Ann. Realizing that something was seriously wrong, she slammed back through the doggie door and scrambled out into the road, where she lay down. Lulu eventually convinced one conscientious motorist to slow down and see what the commotion was about. He found Jo Ann unconscious in her home and quickly dialed 911. Though Lulu wasn’t allowed in the ambulance, her owner was rescued and recovered after an intense open- heart surgery. And, of course, Lulu got patched up too!
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How does ClariFix Work? Historically, doctors have treated chronic rhinitis with a surgery to cut the nasal nerve that causes a runny nose. However, this invasive operation took time to heal and often led to unexpected side effects. ClariFix takes a more sophisticated approach. This form of cryotherapy uses a cooling probe to freeze the nasal nerve and prevent it from becoming irritated. After the procedure, 4 out of 5 patients report lasting results and alleviation from their runny noses. Does the ClariFix procedure hurt? ClariFix treatment is often painless, though local anesthesia may be used to make the procedure more comfortable. The nerve being frozen is associated with the nerve responsible for “brain freezes,” and some patients may experience a mild brain-freeze-like discomfort after the procedure, but these usually disappear in less than an hour. How long does it take to recover after treatment? While you may experience some congestion for about a week after the procedure, there is no downtime for recovery after ClariFix. You can go back to work or school that same day. At Texan ENT, Dr. Seth Evans is excited to be offering this cool new treatment for patients who are tired of dealing with chronic rhinitis. Call 512.550.0321 and ask if ClariFix can put an end to your runny nose!
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ClariFix Puts an End to Your Runny Nose
There’s nothing quite as irritating as a runny nose. When you’re in the same room as someone who has a runny nose, whether that someone is your partner at the dinner table or a stranger in a movie theater, that irregular “sniff!” can drive you up the wall. And when you’re the person suffering from the runny nose, it’s only a matter of time before strangers start begging you to use a tissue. Though often a symptom of illness or allergies, chronic rhinitis, the medical term for a runny nose, can also be brought on by no apparent cause. For the millions who suffer from nonallergic rhinitis, their nose drips and they are forced to sniff their way through each day for seemingly no reason whatsoever. If you have tried every spray, pill, and drop on the market and your nose continues to drip uncomfortably, don’t give up hope. ClariFix is a new in-office procedure that can put an end to your runny nose in a matter of minutes.
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Beans and Greens Rigatoni This hearty pasta is perfect for the start of fall. With protein from cannellini beans and a heaping portion of kale, it’s the rare pasta you can enjoy without guilt.
Patient: “Doc, I need your help.”
Doc: “What seems to be the problem?”
Inspired by Bon Appétit magazine
Ingredients
Patient: “I swallowed a dictionary.”
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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12 ounces rigatoni pasta
Juice of 1 lemon
1 bunch Tuscan kale, rinsed • 1 15-ounce can cannellini (white kidney) beans •
Doc: “You what? Swallowed a dictionary?” Patient: “Yes, and now I have thesaurus throat I’ve ever had!”
Salt, for pasta water and to taste 2 ounces fresh grated Parmigiano- Reggiano (optional)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Directions
1. In a large stock pot, boil 6 quarts of liberally salted water. On another burner, heat a large skillet to medium-low. 2. Add pasta to boiling water and cook for 3 minutes less than the package recommends. 3. While pasta is cooking, add beans, red pepper, and 1 tablespoon of oil to skillet. Cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. 4. Add cooked pasta, kale, and 1 cup pasta water to skillet. Toss vigorously as kale cooks, about 4 minutes. 5. Transfer to bowls, top with a squeeze of lemon, sprinkle with cheese or salt, and serve.
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Page 1 What’s the Most Useful Class?
Page 2 The Best andWorst Foods for Inflammation
Page 2 Pigs to the Rescue
Page 3 No More Runny Noses
Page 3 Try This Recipe!
Page 4 Word From the Westies
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monthly budget at Daveramsey.com/get- started/budget . And if your phone still has room after downloading the language-learning app, you can also check out a budgeting app like Intuit’s Mint. Take Better Photos It’s a good thing we’re not camera shy, because Renee and Dr. Evans are always taking pictures of us. Photos are a great way to capture special moments, and the last thing you want is to have those moments ruined with blurs or bad lighting. Fortunately, you don’t have to be a professional photographer to take pictures worth showing off. A little knowledge about photography basics can make all the difference. Start by checking out the great tips at Blog.hubspot.com/ marketing/good-pictures-phone-tips .
As two well-trained Westies, Emma and I don’t have to go to doggy school. We already know how to sit, stay, and shake! But that doesn’t mean we aren’t willing to learn more tricks. Humans and dogs alike can learn something new every day, no matter how old you are. For example, have you thought about how easy it would be to learn one of these great skills? Speak a New Language Even if you took a language class in school, you probably can’t remember much from freshman Spanish. Websites and apps like Babbel, Duolingo, and Rosetta Stone offer free and subscription-based lessons in many languages, from Arabic to Welsh. There’s no word about a course on how to speak dog yet, but we’re holding out hope. Budget A great thing about being a dog is that you don’t have to understand money — though it turns out a lot of humans don’t understand money all that well, either! Apparently, the best place to start is by learning how to manage your money with a budget. Smart money-man Dave Ramsey has some advice on making a
Here’s to learning some new tricks this fall!
Izzy & Emma
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