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Hi I am DrTranquility and I would like to welcome you to our blog DrTranquility kid's. Until recently DrTranquility Kid's has been a Kid's page on our widely successful DrTranquility.com for which I am so grateful. We encourage your submissions and questions and are certain that you will find this blog both informative and fun!
Having worked with many children utilizing mind-body protocols to alleviate stress from PTSD(post traumatic stress disorder),ADHD(attention-deficit with hyperactivity disorder),and many issues. Together with a tremendous mental health panel of experts including Neurologists and Psychiatrists we achieve tremendous success. Mind-Body protocols are highly efficacious in helping kid's handle what life brings their way! Mind-Body have a proven track record of success with many issues ranging from the more severe to simply aiding your kid's in achieving better grades in school through enhanced focus and better retention of information!
There are many tools that should be a part of your tool bag. If you would like more information or to ask myself or any of our experts a question simply contact me any time lydia@drtranquility.com
Now we know you have heard of Dr Wayne Dyer
and his new bestselling book Excuses Be Gone
and if your a member of the DrTranquility.com family you have probably received an email about this already ... but did you know Dr. Dyer also has out a fantastic children's book of No Excuses?This is a must have for your kid's! Our very own Co-Editor in Chief, and rocking principal in the La Mirada California School district who took her school from # 1(last place in the district to # 10 (first place) in 2 years Dr. Jenie Maddox
is using this theme of no excuses for next year's curriculum...did we mention you have a chance to win a copy of Dr. Wayne Dyer's No Excuses for your child? DrTranquility.com is having an exclusive contest we will be giving away 2 copies of No Excuses plus so much more from our experts and gift partner's. The Contest ends August 15,2009 so get your entries in and find out more on DrTranquility.com simply click the kid's page and enjoy!
Let's take a quick moment to introduce you to the rest of our Team!
Our Senior Editor Linda Whittaker also our resident Mum who brings you great activities and tips to keep your active kid's occupied throughout the year!
Next up may I present Linda Whittaker our DrTranquility Kid's Senior Editor and resident "MUM". Linda has an amazing family with her husband John they are the parents of two amazing children Amy 7 and Adam 2. She was formerly a Senior Project Manager with Qantas Airlines and is on of our Exec. VP's over on our soon launching B Well TV.com site,but our channel is up and can be found on networks reaching more than 159 million homes around the world,including on DrTranquility.com Linda is responsible for the Special Projects Division of B Well TV and can be emailed: lindaw@drtranquility.com.Feel free to submit your tips to Linda
Next up from or Q&A email bag... We received a number of emails from concerned parents who's children are about to undergo surgery and for a few moms who are about to be patients a well. The questions addressing new awareness and concern, and a stronger desire for participation, information and in the selection of their anesthesiologist in the wake of Michael Jackson's untimely passing.
We are posting some of the most commonly asked questions and as I/DrTranquility always say on DrTranquility.com if I don't know the answer I will ask someone who does...
Well I did just that!
I went to my buddy Dr. Artis Woodward MD
First a little background:
Dr. Artis Woodward, named Outstanding Doctor of the year 2000, has been specializing in Anesthesiology with a focus on Pain Management for well over twenty years. This sought after physician has served as Chief of Anesthesia at a number of respected medical institutions in Southern California.Thanks largely to Dr. Woodward's medical management, guidance and support over a number of years at the Los Angeles Metropolitan Community Hospital, his division was named Outstanding Department.
What What should we look for in our Anesthesiologist?
Dr. W : Get to know the anesthesiologist assigned to your surgery as soon as your informed by your surgeon that you must undergo a procedure by asking these key questions:
Who has been rotated/scheduled as the anesthesiologist on my surgery?
How well do they know this practitioner?
Their background and "track record"
Ask the surgeon if the have experienced any emergency situations when they work with this anesthesiologist previously?
Very importantHow did the practitioner handle themselves during this procedure?
Dr. Artis Woodward's Tips
Dr. Artis stresses that rapport and the Dr/patient relationship in this situation are key factors!
"A good rapport helps the patient get into their comfort zone diminishing anxiety."
This is so important because anxiety can lead to visceral problems such as PVC, and hyperactive states such as asthma and many other conditions.
PS another important note for smoking parent patients...you must stop smoking at least 10 days prior to your surgical day!
I have had tremendous success as part of Mind-Body protocols I offer in my practice with smoking cessation, through in office sessions an video/tele-sessions with personalized protocols. So shoot me an emaillydia@drtranquility.comI am only too happy to help!
"Be honest with your anesthesiologist about your habits, smoking,drinking,eating, medical conditions. This is not the time to hold back information...remember an informed practitioner is always a better one!"
DrTranquility
What are are some tips to best help children undergo a smooth surgery?Again this goes back to rapport if the parent has a good relationship with the practitioner the child will trust the anesthesiologist even more and this is key.
As an anesthesiologist with extensive experience in working with children you want a practitioner who will interact well with your child,one who is warm and is able to have an easy, fun loving outgoing dialogue especially pre-op.
You can help this process along by letting the Dr. know about favorite toys,colors,books and activities your child enjoys.
" And remember all of these techniques help to reduce your child's anxiety and again the reduction of anxiety is a key factor." Dr. Artis Woodward.
"As the good doctor already stated anxiety can to visceral problems(PVC,Hyperactive States,exacerbation problems,asthma). Again Mind-Body protocols are key the reduction of anxiety especially with children. We had great success in my practice both in office and via tele/video sessions. I also have some great relaxation techniques that you can begin to use long before the procedure that are fun creative and designed just for children so feel free to reach out I am only too happy to help!"
DrTranquility
Linda's tip of the month!Successful Goals for Summer!
Goal # 1:Summer Fun
You can really feel the warmth from the sun on your skin, giving you that renewed feeling of healthy life after snuggling up for winter. It's time to get active and have fun, here are a few fun ideas for you and your family:-
Start dining outside, throw a few sausages and hamburgers on the BBQ, together with an easy garden salad, remember they can be turkey sausages and soy or veggie burgers too!
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