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Safecare Medical Center is hosting an event at Kay Rico Coffee, Wednesday July, 17, 2019, from 4-6pm.
David Montesino, Medicare expert, and Jordan Sayfie, Safecare Medical Center’s administrator, will be there to help you with any insurance benefit questions or concerns.
Please contact us at 954-454-6300 for further information or to RSVP.
Osteoporosis is a loss of bone density that can occur as we age. It is responsible for over a million broken bones each year and is a major cause of fractures, back pain, spinal problems, and loss of independence.
This bone disease is clinically silent until the first fracture occurs which is why it is important that those at risk for this disease are identified early and that steps are taken to prevent bone loss and fracture.
Safecare Medical Center wants to help spread awareness and aid in the prevention of Osteoporosis for all our patients – new and established. Come in and discuss Osteoporosis with one of our providers today.
Click the link below to give this crossword puzzle “Osteoporosis awareness Month” a try!
Introducing Safecare Medical Center’s new Physician Assistant, Jessica Levy!
Some fun facts about Jessica include…
She speaks Spanish and English.
She enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 children; attending concerts, art festivals, and museums.
Jessica hopes to form special bonds with her Safecare Medical Center team and patients-keeping them all happy and healthy!
Call and schedule an appointment with her today.
Tiredness, poor circulation, physical and emotional pain, are some of the many issues that can be reduced using therapeutic massage. We have two licensed massage therapists serving our community at both of our convenient locations in Hollywood and Hallandale Beach.
Call today to make an appointment and receive the many benefits and improvements in your health that massage therapy can offer. Gift certificates for massage therapy are also available. Hallandale office 954-454-6300. Hollywood office 954-989-7441.
We offer three Therapeutic Sessions:
| Full Body Massage | 60 Minutes |
| Half Body Massage | 30 Minutes |
| Full Body Massage | 90 Minutes |
Proper hydration is essential to good health and optimum energy all year around and more specifically while exercising and during the hot summer season. The human body needs water to maintain normal body functions such as body temperature and flushing out toxins. Yet many times we don’t even know we are already in a state of dehydration until uncomfortable symptoms occur such as extreme thirst, fatigue, lightheadedness, headaches, and constipation just to name a few. It is important to drink before you feel thirsty and maintain a habit of drinking water throughout the day for better health.
How much water should you drink during the day?
Well, it can vary depending on your body weight, level of physical activity in and outdoors and health conditions. The average recommendation is 6 to 8 8oz glasses per day but those with moderate to high levels of physical activity need to increase their water intake before, during and after exercise.
Recommendations for hydration while exercising:
It may be uncomfortable to drink what may seem like a lot of water for one day as you may feel full and have many trips to the bathroom, but once your body gets used to the adequate water intake you will feel more energized and your body will surely use up the fluids for better functioning.
Develop healthy habits to staying hydrated:
If dehydration occurs, seek help immediately, rest in a cool place and avoid any further exertion.
Speak to your doctor to find out more about adequate hydration habits to parallel your health condition and activity level.
Our Hollywood office will be open tomorrow, Saturday February 16th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Come on by to see Dr. Richard Wilbur and get your health on track for Spring time. Call (954) 989-7441 to make an appointment, walk-ins are also welcome.
No, we are not referring to lotto numbers! Knowing your blood pressure numbers is extremely important for vital health and good heart maintenance.
But how do we know if our numbers are in the danger zone?
Blood pressure is typically recorded as two numbers:
The top number, which is also the higher of the two numbers, measures the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats (when the heart muscle contracts).
The bottom number, which is also the lower of the two numbers, measures the pressure in the arteries between heartbeats (when the heart muscle is resting between beats and refilling with blood).
Your blood pressure rises with each heartbeat and falls when your heart relaxes between beats. While BP can change from minute to minute with changes in posture, exercise, stress or sleep, it should normally be less than 120/80 mm Hg (less than 120 systolic AND less than 80 diastolic) for an adult age 20 or over. About one in three U.S. adults has high blood pressure.
Know your numbers, keep records for your doctor to analyze, and learn ways to maintain your blood pressure on the right track.
Good numbers equal healthy heart! Let’s keep our tickers beating.
Heart disease is the number one cause of death for both men and women worldwide. It affects at least 1 of every 4 persons in the United States and it claims more lives than all cancers combined. Its untreated symptoms can also lead to stroke, the number one cause of disability in the United States and also a major cause of death.
The good news is that 80% of heart diseases are preventable with timely intervention and better life choices.
Exercise, good nutrition, blood pressure control and proper stress management can help you keep heart disease at bay or manage it successfully if you already have it.
Visit your doctor to protect your heart and brain health by learning your numbers (cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar and body mass index), risk for developing heart disease and stroke, and how to take immediate action towards a healthy heart health.
Call us today to make your appointment, walk-ins are also welcome.
Forming a daily habit of deep breathing can have a significant impact in your mental and physical health, from reducing stress (a big contributor to anxiety and depression) and improving muscle relaxation to lowering a rapid heartbeat and stabilizing blood pressure. Deep abdominal breathing produces full oxygen exchange and its practice can help improve a person’s mental ability to focus. Even singers use deep breathing techniques to help them achieve higher vocal range and keep their chords healthy.
Many practices, including Yoga and Pilates, employ deep breathing techniques, but you don’t have to be a Yogi to benefit from forming a habit of good deep breathing; find what works for you, start with just a few minutes a day and reap the healthy benefits of wholesomely good deep breathing.
