ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS
Restoring Balance: Reclaim Your Life from Self-destructive Patterns Moderators: Dr. Jim Braly, Dr. Steber, Dr. Kenneth Perlmutter & Dr. Amelia Hardwick
The modern age has created a culture of diminished nutritional standards, stressful lifestyles, fear based work , dysfunctional families, and situational life crisis. These combinations leave an open door to self-destructive behavior and addiction.
This panel will deal with the cause and treatments of chemical dependency, eating disorders, addictions and co-dependency. Alta Mira Treatment Programs has assembled a panel of experts for this question and answer forum. Dr. Jim Braly, who will be sharing his passionate expertise on balanced nutrition and sleep hygiene. Dr. Steber will relay his knowledge on addiction and psychological health. Dr. Kenneth Perlmutter will add discussion around the changing family system, and Dr. Amelia Hardwick will speak on integrative medicine and its effectiveness in freeing our society from anxiety and depression.
BACK PAIN
A Chronic Affair
The back is the workhorse of the body — its function is essential for nearly every move you make. The back can be particularly vulnerable to injury and back pain can be disabling. More than 65 million Americans suffer from back pain every year. Back pain is the most common reason why people seek medical care. Thanks to medical advances and technology there are now numerous treatment options for people who suffer from back pain. While there is no cure for chronic back pain, there are many treatments that do not involve surgery, from acupuncture to Pilates, new medications to physical therapy.
Learn more about these alternative approaches to help your back and get you back to your daily activities with less pain and more mobility.
CHILDHOOD OBESITY AND DIABETES - (CANCELLED)
Action Plan for Stopping a National Epidemic
Moderator: Russell Decker, Chairman of the Healthy Child Initiative
Every hour children play video games or watch television may double their risk of obesity. Since 1991 the prevalence of obesity has increased 75 percent in this country, and twice as many children — and three times as many teenagers — are obese today as in 1980.
Childhood obesity is rising at an alarming rate and the incidence of Type2 Diabetes in children has risen significantly in recent years. Children at risk of obesity must be identified very early. A panel of experts will discuss the childhood obesity crisis and Russell Decker, the Chairman of the Healthy Child Initiative will announce a new program that will screen and test every school-age child in the United States.
ELDER CARE, ALZHEIMERS, DEMENTIA
Laughter & Tears in the Caregiving Years
Moderator: Jacqueline Marcell, Author
After caring for her elderly parents (both with Alzheimer’s not properly diagnosed for over a year), Jacqueline Marcell wrote a best-selling book, “Elder Rage” An international speaker on eldercare awareness and reform, Marcell mixes practical advice with humor on topics such as: How to get your elderly loved one properly diagnosed, to accept a caregiver, to stop driving, and take medication. Jacqueline delivers real hope that there can still be a good life after a diagnosis of dementia, if it is properly managed medically and behaviorally.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Air Quality & Your Health
Moderator: Roberta Gonzales, CBS-5 & KCBS
The quality of the air we breathe directly affects our quality of life. Everyday routine activities have the potential to protect or threaten your health. Poor air quality and noxious pollutants that reach unhealthful levels, such as ozone, carbon monoxide, or lead can affect us all.
CBS-5 and KCBS meteorologist Roberta Gonzales moderates this panel with experts from the Air Quality Management District to discuss conditions in the Bay Area and how your choices can help improve the air we breathe.
FACIAL COSMETICS - SURGICAL & NONSURGICAL
“Putting Your Best Face Forward”
Moderator: Dr. Harry Mittelman - Stanford University Medical
Noninvasive or minimally invasive cosmetic surgery procedures is one of the fastest growing fields. Treating the quality of the skin in a minimally invasive manner requires special new technologies. Learn about the latest treatments available including the Dual Wave laser and light wave energy procedures which is now very popular for improving the quality of aging skin and acne scarred skin. This session will discuss procedures like face lift and eyelid surgery, nose jobs and minimally invasive treatments like Botox and dermal fillers like Restylane and Juvederm.
Dr. Harry Mittelman is Associate Clinical Professor at Stanford University Medical Center and a board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon. Dr. Mittelman has performed thousands of facial cosmetic surgery procedures, patented and developed the popular Mittelman chin implants, pioneered laser cosmetic surgery, and developed unique instruments for nasal surgery. He directs the Mittelman Facial Plastic Surgery Center in Los Altos..
HEART HEALTH/NUTRITION
"Battle The Bulge The Heart Smart Way"
Worried about losing that holiday weight? Trying to keep to your New Year’s resolution? Learn how simple changes in your diet will not only drop pounds but more importantly significantly reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease, heart attack, and stroke. Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer for women in the United States. Cardiologists and nutritionists from Brown and Toland Medical Group and the American Heart Association have partnered to share information on simple tips you can implement now. Learn more about American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign.
MEMORY LOSS
Running Low on Memory?
Moderator: Dr. Catherine Madison, M.D - CPMC's Memory Clinic
In this fast-paced world we are always trying to keep up. If like many others you feel your memory is lagging behind, this workshop will provide insight and strategies to help navigate the road ahead. The session will focus on the causes of memory impairment and how to maintain brain health. This includes lifestyles, activities, diet and mental aerobics. Attendees will do memory practice of different types during the session to provide hands-on experience. This panel will be moderated by Dr. Catherine Madison, M.D., a board certified Neurologist. Dr. Madison is the Program Director of California Pacific Medical Center's Memory Clinic. Through her experience both professionally and personally she has become a compassionate caregiver for persons with memory issues.
MENTAL HEALTH
Your Greater Good: Finding Motivation in the Face of Anxiety
Jeff Bell | KCBS, co-anchor & author of "Rewind, Replay, Repeat"
Dr. Robin Zasio, Psy.D.
Doubts and fears. They’re part of everyday life, and so too is the discomfort that accompanies them. Who hasn’t felt the anxiety of health or finance or relationship concerns? But when routine anxieties grow all-consuming, they far too often distort rational thinking and decision-making. KCBS news anchor/author Jeff Bell and Dr. Robin Zasio, Psy.D., know this first-hand—Bell, because he’s lived through the very worst of chronic anxiety; and Dr. Zasio, because she’s treated hundreds of clients with a variety of clinical anxiety disorders. Together, the two offer a unique perspective on anxiety challenges and powerful motivational tools for addressing them.
Jeff Bell is the afternoon co-anchor at KCBS and author of "Rewind, Replay, Repeat" (Hazelden), a memoir recounting his long-secret battles with obsessive-compulsive disorder. He is a 2007 recipient of Mental Health America’s prestigious forWARDS Award for "moving the cause of mental health forward."
Dr. Robin Zasio, Psy.D., is the owner and director of The Anxiety Treatment Center and The Cognitive Behavior Therapy Center, both located in Sacramento. She was President of the Sacramento Valley Psychological Association from 2003-2005 and remains active on its board. Dr. Zasio also serves on the advisory board of the Sacramento Chapter of the National Alliance of Mental Illness.
NUTRITION AND THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
Fighting Stress and Boosting Immunity through Nutrition and Supplements
Moderators: Melina Jampolis, M.D. & Dr. Jacob Leone
This session will focus on natural ways to improve immunity for optimal health. Proper immune function is critical for fighting both common ailments such as colds and more serious conditions such as cancer. The discussion will begin with an overview of the role of diet in a healthy immune system including key vitamins and minerals. This will be followed by an overview of natural supplements for boosting immunity and will finish with psychological and behavioral techniques for handling stress, a factor which can negatively affect immunity. The panel will be led by Melina Jampolis, M.D., a nationally recognized diet and nutrition expert, host of Fit TV’s Diet Doctor and author of The No Time to Lose Diet. She will be joined by Dr. Jacob Leone, a Naturopathic & Integrative Medicine practitioner who will discuss the role of supplements in immunity and Jane Straus, a nationally renowned speaker, life coach, and the author of Enough Is Enough! Stop Enduring and Start Living Your Extraordinary Life.
ORTHOPEDIC
"Hip Resurfacing, An Alternative to Traditional Hip Replacement"
Moderator: Dr. Christopher Cox - Board certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Total Hip Replacement is an extremely successful operation for relief of pain and return to near normal function in people with arthritic hips. Traditionally, hip replacement has been performed in the more elderly population, but new techniques and materials are making this procedure more and more attractive to young patients as well, with enhanced longevity and few activity restrictions.
However, Hip Resurfacing may be just the option for the very active patient slowed by hip arthritis. This session is presented by Dr. Christopher Cox, a board certified Orthopedic Surgeon who has been in practice 16 years, who will explain the benefits of Hip Resurfacing as an alternative to full hip replacement. Dr. Cox has performed over 2000 hip replacement surgeries. He is the Medical Director of the Comprehensive Joint Replacement Center at California Pacific Medical Center and is the past president of the Northern California Chapter of the Western Orthopedic Association.
SLEEP DISORDERS
Got Sleep? Fatigue May Be Harming Your Health
Moderator: Dr. Kin Yuen - Stanford Sleep Disorders Clinic
Getting a good night’s sleep does more than just give you energy during the day; sleep impacts your overall health and risk factors for a number of life-threatening diseases. More than 30 million Americans suffer from undiagnosed sleep-related breathing disorders such as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). OSA increases the risk of stroke, heart disease, heart attack, hypertension, and fatigue-related accidents. OSA contributes to weight gain, loss of sexual drive, and reduced memory and brain function.
Sleep expert Dr. Kin Yuen, Board Certified Sleep Physician from the Stanford Sleep Disorders Clinic, will speak about sleep disorders, symptoms, and their relationship to other health problems, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. Listen, learn, and rest easy.
WEIGHT LOSS
Weight Loss, Popular Dietary Supplements:
What You Need to Know to Stay Healthy: Moderator: Dr. Candy Tsourounis - UCSF
Dietary supplements are a multi-billion dollar industry and an estimated 100 million Americans have either tried them or currently use them. For most of us, dietary supplements are used to help us stay healthy. For others, they serve as an alternative to prescription or over-the - counter medicines. Given the popularity of these products, drug supplement interactions are a concern especially in people taking multiple prescription medicines.
The Walgreens presentation, conducted by UCSF's Dr. Candy Tsourounis, will begin by reviewing the regulations that dietary supplement manufacturers are required to follow. Supplement purity, potency and issues of contamination labeling will also be reviewed.
A summary of scientific evidence behind select dietary supplements will be presented for glucosamine, chondroitin, zinc lozenges and melatonin. Practical recommendations regarding drug interactions, monitoring and use will be provided.
WOMENS HEALTH
Empowering Women with Less Invasive Options for Gynecologic Conditions
Moderator: Dr. Andrew Brill - Director of The Center for Advanced Surgical Options in Gynecology
For women needing treatment of gynecologic conditions, access to the least invasive and most current options and technology is as important as receiving outstanding care. This is especially true for women over the age of 40 who seek preventive, health-enhancing interventions and a quick return to their active, healthy lives.
Dr. Andrew Brill will discuss minimally invasive treatment options including outpatient hysterectomy, same-day alternatives for uterine fibroids, office-based permanent birth control, stress incontinence and other benign gynecologic conditions. Dr. Brill is Director of The Center for Advanced Surgical Options in Gynecology and recent past President of the AAGL, the world’s leading organization in minimally invasive gynecology.
WOMENS HEALTH: UROLOGY
Mind Over Bladder: Understanding Female Incontinence Moderator: Janis Luft, UCSF Women’s Continence Center
Urinary incontinence (involuntary loss of urine) is a problem that affects over 13 million people in the U.S. and is estimated to affect 50% of women. While it is more common in older women, it affects women of all ages. It is not a normal part of the aging process and you can do something about it.
Janis Luft of the award winning Mind Over Bladder program at UCSF Women’s Continence Center will discuss a comprehensive array of clinical services for women with incontinence, urethral or bladder dysfunction and pelvic support problems. The Center uses a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach that incorporates physicians from gynecology, urology and colorectal surgery as well as nurse practitioners and physical therapists. The most up-to-date treatment options and a range of therapies, many non-surgical, will be reviewed.
