Please join us on our 3rd Annual Patient Appreciation Days on July 1st & 2nd, 2009.
•Refreshments & Hors d’oeuvres
•First 10 scheduled patients on each day will receive a $10 off coupon for 2009-2010 Influenza shot
•25% off Nutritional & Weight Management Supplements
JULY SPECIALS
•New Patient Self Pay Initial Visit - $100 (savings of $50-$120) excludes injections or procedures/testing
•Established Patient Self Pay Visit - $75 (savings of $5-$150) excludes injections or procedures/testing
•New Patient Self Pay Well Woman Examinations (pap smears)-$150 (savings of $25)
•Low Self Pay Laboratory Fees
•10% off Nutritional & Weight Management Supplements from 7/3/2009-7/31/2009
**Due to festivities, our office hours will be 8am-7pm on 7/01/2009 and from 8am-5pm on 7/02/2009. The office will be closed on 7/03/2009 in observance of the 4th of July Holiday.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Newsletter - June 2009
Your Health
▪June 15-21st is Men’s National Health Week. There is no better time than to recognize the importance of men’s health than when we are celebrating Father’s Day. Far too many of us don’t ever see a doctor unless there’s something seriously wrong. This is particularly true for most men. Men are half as likely to visit a doctor for a check-up as women are, and there are over 7 million American men who haven’t seen a doctor in over 10 years.
Men die younger than women from all the top causes of death. These life-threatening illnesses, including cancer, heart disease, and diabetes, can be treated or cured if they’re caught early. However, one recent study found that two-thirds of men wouldn’t even go to the doctor if they were experiencing chest pain or shortness of breath—two early warning signs of a heart attack. As a result, the average woman outlives the average man by over five years. But it doesn’t have to be this way. More than half of these premature deaths are preventable, along with about 60 percent of chronic diseases, and most injuries and accidents. By taking charge of your own preventative care, you can protect your health.
If you can’t remember the last time you or your spouse had a complete physical, pick up the phone and make an appointment. (You wouldn’t let 10 years go between oil changes, would you?) If something’s hurting or just doesn’t seem right, call. http://www.menshealthnetwork.org/.
▪Regular physical activity is the closest thing there is to a miracle drug.
Regular physical activity, whether it’s walking up a few flights of stairs or running a marathon does more for us than most medications.
Research has shown that exercise:
• Helps prevent heart disease and stroke.
• Lowers blood pressure.
• Helps control diabetes.
• Lowers stress levels.
• Reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression and improves mood.
• Prevents obesity.
• Reduces the risk of developing certain cancers, including colon cancer.
• Improves brain function.
• Helps fight off some of the most common signs of aging, such as arthritis,
loss of bone density (called osteoporosis) and memory loss.
Despite all these benefits, over half of Americans get less exercise than they should, and a quarter gets none at all. African-American and Hispanic-American men are somewhat less likely to exercise than white men.
The goal is Moderate aerobic exercise for 30 minutes five times a week. You may only be able to do five minutes per day. But gradually increase your time until you’re up to 20 minutes or more per day. Your goal is to increase your heart rate and breathing through aerobic exercise. You want to feel slightly out of breath, but not so out of breath that you can’t carry on a conversation. The best way to ensure that you’re getting the most out of each workout is to get your heart rate into the target zone and keep it there for 30 minutes. Calculating your target rate is a two-step process.
• Find your maximum heart rate. To do that, simply subtract your age from 220. So if you’re 44 years old, your maximum heart rate is 176.
• Your target zone is 50 to 80 percent of your maximum heart rate. So if your max rate is 176, your target zone is 88 to 141 beats per minute.
Upcoming Event
*Please stay posted for our Annual Patient Appreciation Day Thursday, July 2nd, 2009. More information will be posted in the coming weeks in our website blog.
Insurance
▪We gladly see patients without insurance and accept self-pay fee for service appointments. Please ask our staff about our self-pay office visit fees.
Nutritional Supplements
▪Masculine contains a special blend of nutrients with vitamins, minerals, herbs and amino acids shown to be essential for healthy male reproductive systems. Zinc is a key ingredient in Masculine. Adequate zinc levels are essential to support the health of the male sex glands, increased sexual interest, mental alertness, emotional stability and a healthy, balanced appetite. In many normal males, zinc supplementation was accompanied by increases in sperm count and plasma testosterone.
▪Lovpil is a nutritional supplement formulated with vitamins, minerals, herbs and amino acids recognized as important for general health and sexual vitality. Damiana, typically thought of as an aphrodisiac by those who are familiar with its effects, is an important ingredient utilized in Lovpil and is known for its stimulating properties on male virility and libido. The great thing about Lovpil is that it can be used by men and women.
▪ProXtreme is a multi-protein formula which provides 25 grams of protein per serving while only having 3 grams or less of carbohydrates. ProXtreme provides an ideal ratio of essential and non-essential amino acids. To increase absorption and digestibility, the proteins in ProXtreme are enzymatically predigested. Along with a healthy diet and exercise regimen ProXtreme works to enhance weight loss and aid weight maintenance. Protein supplementation may increase a person’s metabolic rate via increasing the ratio of lean body mass to total body mass and thermic effect of protein metabolism. ProXtreme may also reduce fatigue and post-exercise recovery time. I love the flavor and easy to mix formula that even tastes good when dissolved in water.
▪Utilizing natural muscle-boosting, Mass Appeal is specifically formulated to enhance athletic performance without side effect. Mass Appeal is a creatine based product that enhances athletic performance, augments muscle size and strength, reduces normal catabolic muscle breakdown and reduces fatigue and post-exercise recovery time.
▪All of our products are listed in the Physician’s Desk Reference (PDR) for Nonprescription Drugs, Dietary Supplements and Herbs. For more info go to http://www.rodriguesdo.com/.
Thank you for being a valued patient,
Dr. Randi-Ann Rodrigues and Staff
Healthy Horizons Family Medicine
1410 West Broadway St., Suite 106, Oviedo, FL 32765 Phone: 407-971-1290 Fax: 407-971-1291
www.healthyhorizonsfamilymedicine.com
▪June 15-21st is Men’s National Health Week. There is no better time than to recognize the importance of men’s health than when we are celebrating Father’s Day. Far too many of us don’t ever see a doctor unless there’s something seriously wrong. This is particularly true for most men. Men are half as likely to visit a doctor for a check-up as women are, and there are over 7 million American men who haven’t seen a doctor in over 10 years.
Men die younger than women from all the top causes of death. These life-threatening illnesses, including cancer, heart disease, and diabetes, can be treated or cured if they’re caught early. However, one recent study found that two-thirds of men wouldn’t even go to the doctor if they were experiencing chest pain or shortness of breath—two early warning signs of a heart attack. As a result, the average woman outlives the average man by over five years. But it doesn’t have to be this way. More than half of these premature deaths are preventable, along with about 60 percent of chronic diseases, and most injuries and accidents. By taking charge of your own preventative care, you can protect your health.
If you can’t remember the last time you or your spouse had a complete physical, pick up the phone and make an appointment. (You wouldn’t let 10 years go between oil changes, would you?) If something’s hurting or just doesn’t seem right, call. http://www.menshealthnetwork.org/.
▪Regular physical activity is the closest thing there is to a miracle drug.
Regular physical activity, whether it’s walking up a few flights of stairs or running a marathon does more for us than most medications.
Research has shown that exercise:
• Helps prevent heart disease and stroke.
• Lowers blood pressure.
• Helps control diabetes.
• Lowers stress levels.
• Reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression and improves mood.
• Prevents obesity.
• Reduces the risk of developing certain cancers, including colon cancer.
• Improves brain function.
• Helps fight off some of the most common signs of aging, such as arthritis,
loss of bone density (called osteoporosis) and memory loss.
Despite all these benefits, over half of Americans get less exercise than they should, and a quarter gets none at all. African-American and Hispanic-American men are somewhat less likely to exercise than white men.
The goal is Moderate aerobic exercise for 30 minutes five times a week. You may only be able to do five minutes per day. But gradually increase your time until you’re up to 20 minutes or more per day. Your goal is to increase your heart rate and breathing through aerobic exercise. You want to feel slightly out of breath, but not so out of breath that you can’t carry on a conversation. The best way to ensure that you’re getting the most out of each workout is to get your heart rate into the target zone and keep it there for 30 minutes. Calculating your target rate is a two-step process.
• Find your maximum heart rate. To do that, simply subtract your age from 220. So if you’re 44 years old, your maximum heart rate is 176.
• Your target zone is 50 to 80 percent of your maximum heart rate. So if your max rate is 176, your target zone is 88 to 141 beats per minute.
Upcoming Event
*Please stay posted for our Annual Patient Appreciation Day Thursday, July 2nd, 2009. More information will be posted in the coming weeks in our website blog.
Insurance
▪We gladly see patients without insurance and accept self-pay fee for service appointments. Please ask our staff about our self-pay office visit fees.
Nutritional Supplements
▪Masculine contains a special blend of nutrients with vitamins, minerals, herbs and amino acids shown to be essential for healthy male reproductive systems. Zinc is a key ingredient in Masculine. Adequate zinc levels are essential to support the health of the male sex glands, increased sexual interest, mental alertness, emotional stability and a healthy, balanced appetite. In many normal males, zinc supplementation was accompanied by increases in sperm count and plasma testosterone.
▪Lovpil is a nutritional supplement formulated with vitamins, minerals, herbs and amino acids recognized as important for general health and sexual vitality. Damiana, typically thought of as an aphrodisiac by those who are familiar with its effects, is an important ingredient utilized in Lovpil and is known for its stimulating properties on male virility and libido. The great thing about Lovpil is that it can be used by men and women.
▪ProXtreme is a multi-protein formula which provides 25 grams of protein per serving while only having 3 grams or less of carbohydrates. ProXtreme provides an ideal ratio of essential and non-essential amino acids. To increase absorption and digestibility, the proteins in ProXtreme are enzymatically predigested. Along with a healthy diet and exercise regimen ProXtreme works to enhance weight loss and aid weight maintenance. Protein supplementation may increase a person’s metabolic rate via increasing the ratio of lean body mass to total body mass and thermic effect of protein metabolism. ProXtreme may also reduce fatigue and post-exercise recovery time. I love the flavor and easy to mix formula that even tastes good when dissolved in water.
▪Utilizing natural muscle-boosting, Mass Appeal is specifically formulated to enhance athletic performance without side effect. Mass Appeal is a creatine based product that enhances athletic performance, augments muscle size and strength, reduces normal catabolic muscle breakdown and reduces fatigue and post-exercise recovery time.
▪All of our products are listed in the Physician’s Desk Reference (PDR) for Nonprescription Drugs, Dietary Supplements and Herbs. For more info go to http://www.rodriguesdo.com/.
Thank you for being a valued patient,
Dr. Randi-Ann Rodrigues and Staff
Healthy Horizons Family Medicine
1410 West Broadway St., Suite 106, Oviedo, FL 32765 Phone: 407-971-1290 Fax: 407-971-1291
www.healthyhorizonsfamilymedicine.com
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