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Having a Tough Day? Reach for the Long Deep Breath – Women’s Health of Central Massachusetts

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:48:01 +0000

Dr Herb Benson, a Harvard cardiologist, described the “relaxation response” decades ago. He researched the body’s response to long slow deep breathing and found that as few as ten deep breaths in a row can reverse the “stress response” of which we are all too familiar.

To practice this, sit comfortably, with a straight spine so you can fill your lungs completely, in a chair is fine (or in the bathroom if you have no privacy at work!). Breathe long, slow, deep, and fully expanding first your belly, then ribcage, all the way up to your collarbones, and reverse to exhale. Say something silently to yourself such as “I am at peace”, or any other meaningful phrase. By breath #10 you will feel re-energized and more relaxed. Even one deep breath, say waiting in a grocery store, will make a difference. Try it today!

Submitted by: Diane Pingeton, MD

Women’s Health of Central Massachusetts publishes a monthly newsletter for their patients and followers. Topics range from obstetrics and gynecology to healthy living for women. You can subscribe to Women’s Health’s newsletter by visiting the “Videos/Newsletters page of our website.”

Available to You Online… – Women’s Health of Central Massachusetts

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:53:33 +0000

As a way of reaching out to our patients and loyal fans, Women’s Health has introduced themselves to the online community. Participating in social networks such as Facebook, Twitter and even YouTube, WHCMA is making themselves available to you anytime, online.

Each week, WHCMA posts several blogs, Facebook Posts and Tweets, all with a different medical topics, issues, and information.

We welcome you to join us online from the comfort of you own home. Whether you engage on our Facebook Fan Page or simply enjoy reading our Health/FAQ website blogs, we encourage your participation and feedback~!

Dr. Deldon-Saltin graduated from the University of Massachusetts Residency Training Program in June 2005 and completed her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, Maine in 2000. Osteopathic medicine applies specific manipulative techniques as well as traditional medical approaches to disease. She has undertaken research in gynecological oncology at University of Massachusetts Medical Center and immunotoxins at the Boston Biomedical Research Institute. Dr. Deldon-Saltin has also traveled with Umass medical students to a medical misson in La Romana, Dominican Republic. She volunteers her time, one Monday a month, at the Open Door Free Clinic in Hudson MA. Click here to listen to a Podcast on Gestational Diabetes from the Center for Disease Control.

“Gestational diabetes happens in a woman who develops diabetes during pregnancy. Some women have more than one pregnancy affected by diabetes that disappears after the pregnancy ends. About half of women with gestational diabetes will develop Type 2 diabetes later.

If not controlled, gestational diabetes can cause the baby to grow extra large and lead to problems with delivery for the mother and the baby. Gestational diabetes might be controlled with diet and exercise, or it might take insulin as well as diet and exercise to get control.

Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes often are present before a woman gets pregnant. If not controlled before and during pregnancy, Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes can cause the baby to have birth defects and cause the mother to have problems (or her problems to worsen if they are already present), such as high blood pressure, kidney disease, nerve damage, heart disease, or blindness. Type 1 diabetes must be controlled with a balance of diet, exercise, and insulin. Type 2 diabetes might be controlled with diet and exercise, or it might take diabetes pills or insulin or both as well as diet and exercise to get control.”

Women’s Health still has the H1N1 Vaccine available to all of our female patients and their spouses. The vaccine is safe to take during pregnancy. H1N1 is still a concern. Call our office today and get protected.

Its Time to Get Tested – Women’s Health of Central Massachusett

admin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:09:11 +0000

“Every 35 minutes, a woman tests positive for HIV in the United States. More and more women have become infected with HIV since it was first reported in the early 1980s. Today, about 1 in 4 Americans living with HIV are women. It’s time for women to get tested.

National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD) is a nationwide initiative celebrated on March 10 every year to raise awareness of the increasing impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls.”

Contact Women’s Health to get tested:

Worcester: 508-755-4861
Marlborough: 508-485-1056
Webster: 508-949-3600

Women’s Health is happy to announce that we are now offering the H1N1 Vaccine to all of our female patients and their spouses. We have a large quantity of vaccines available for all of our patients who are eligible for receiving the H1N1 vaccine.
H1N1 is still a concern. Call our office today and get protected.

H1N1 and Pregnancy – Women’s Health of Central Massachusetts

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:58:02 +0000

The CDC still advises all pregnant women or recently post-partum women to receive the H1N1 Vaccine.

The Center for Disease Control (a highly credible source for health information), has a page entirely about H1N1 and pregnancy.

This page includes information about H1N1 during pregnancy, the H1N1 vaccine during pregnancy, and antiviral drug information.

Women’s Health is offering the H1N1 vaccine to all OB and GYN patients and their partners. Call our office today and get protected.

Worcester: 508-755-4861
Marlborough: 508-485-1056

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Are You Wearing Red Today? – Women’s Health of Central Massachusetts

admin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:29:01 +0000

Today is Friday and it is National Wear Red Day! Be on the lookout for others showing their support to fight Heart Disease by wearing red.

Speak out against Heart Disease – the #1 killer of women – by educating your family, friends and coworkers of Heart Health Month and all the resources available online.

Women’s Health is happy to announce that we are now offering the H1N1 Vaccine to all of our female patients and their spouses. We have a large quantity of vaccines available for all of our patients who are eligible for receiving the H1N1 vaccine.
Call our office today to schedule your vaccination.

Worcester: 508-755-4861
Marlborough: 508-485-1056

Dont Forget… To Wear Red! – Women’s Health of Central Massachusetts

admin — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:41:49 +0000

Tomorrow, February 5th, is National Wear Red Day.

This important day was established to create awareness for the #1 killer of Women in the United States – heart disease.

Wear red tomorrow (Friday), and motivate friends, family and coworkers to speak out against heart disease!!!

Click on this link to reach the Go Red For Women Facebook Fan Page.

Heart Health Month – Women’s Health of Central Massachusetts

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:36:15 +0000

February is Heart Health Month

Heart disease, including heart attack and stroke, is the leading cause of death in men and women in the United States. Women, account for close to 50% of these deaths.

The Center for Disease control states the following:

“In 2006, heart disease was the cause of death in nearly 316,000 females.

Heart disease is often perceived as an “older woman’s disease,” and it is the leading cause of death among women aged 65 years and older. However, heart disease is the third leading cause of death among women aged 25-44 years and the second leading cause of death among women aged 45-64 years. Remember that many cases of heart disease can be prevented!”

But, don’t be discouraged. Research shows that 80% of heart attacks in women can be prevented through healthy living, including a proper diet, exercise and the management of cholesterol and blood pressure.

For information on heart health, you can visit the following websites:

Heart Hub for Patients (The American Heart Association)

February is American Hearth Month (The Center for Disease Control)

To get involved in preventing heart disease in women, visit The American Heart Association’s Go Red website.
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Our website, www.whcma.com provides information on living healthy and a variety of obstetrical and gynecological medical conditions. Visit our “Health Resources” page for more information.

H1N1 Vaccine Now Available to All Patients and Spouses – Women’s Health of Central Massachusetts

admin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:01:56 +0000

Call our office today to schedule your vaccination.

Worcester: 508-755-4861
Marlboro: 508-485-1056

Safety During Pregnancy – Women’s Health of Central Massachusetts

admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:49:02 +0000

We would like to share a great online resource for questions about safety during pregnancy. The Pregnancy Exposure Infoline (sponsored by the Genesis Fund) is a free, confidential website/telephone hotline for Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Rhode Island residents.

For information regarding safety during pregnancy, call Women’s Health today at 508-755-4861.

Women’s Health of Central Massachusetts provides information for expectant on their “Mom’s-to-Be” page. This page includes FAQ’s during pregnancy and also offers a place for your to comment back and leave a question. Check out www.whcma.com for more information.