Spirit of Women magazine is a national publication presented to women by hospitals and their physicians. The magazine provides up-to-date, evidence-based healthcare information and promotes our hospitals as leaders in women's health excellence.
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S P I R I T O F W O M E N FA L L 2 015 w w w. s p i r i t o f w o m e n . c o m 4 C O N T E N T S F A L L 2 0 1 5 The only magazine in America presented for the whole health of women and their families by American hospitals and their physicians. Spirit of Women, 2424 North Federal Highway mation or advertising inquiries, call 561.544.0755, fax 561.544.8149 or write spiritmagazine@spiritofwomen.com. Visit us on the Web at www.spiritofwomen.com. Information contained herein is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice. If you have medical concerns, seek the guidance of a healthcare professional. Copyright © 2015, Spirit of Women. Editorial and creative direction: Corporate and media management: Joshua Davis Managing Editor: Pam Lawrence Published by SBN Interactive Editor: Graphic Designer: Lori Smith Spirit of Women magazine is a publication of the Spirit of Women Health Network. E X E C U T I V E L E T T E R D E P A R T M E N T S F E A T U R E S HEALTH CENTRAL: NEWS ............ 5 HEALTHY EATING: FLATBREADS ON THE RISE ............ 6 FINANCIAL FITNESS: LIFE INSURANCE TIPS ................... 8 FAMILY STYLE: FAMILY COUNSELING .................. 9 U.S. HOSPITAL REPORT: CROHN'S DISEASE ......................10 SPIRIT CENTRAL: FIND A SPIRIT OF WOMEN HOSPITAL NEAR YOU ...12 LOOKING GOOD: 5 BEAUTY BOOSTS ..................... 25 HEALTHY HOME: CLOSET CLUTTER BUSTERS .......... 26 HEALTH CENTRAL: DIET .............. 28 SHARING HEALTH SECRETS: DIETARY FIBER ............................ 29 SPIRIT HEALTH COACH: EATING FOR A WORKOUT ......... 30 14 | BETHANY HAMILTON: MAKING WAVES FOR GIRLS' HEALTH The 25-year-old professional surfer and new mom shares her story to help teens learn to stay fit and active. 16 | TIRED OF FIBROMYALGIA? Try these 7 tips that can make your symptoms easier to live with. 18 | LOOK SHARP: THE LATEST NEWS IN LASER VISION CORRECTION LASIK surgery can be customized more than ever before, thanks to improvements in technolog y. 20 | HANDLING CONFLICT WITH CONFIDENCE Here's expert advice on cooling down heated disagreements with calm collaboration. 23 | FAMILY-CENTERED CARE FOR SICK INFANTS Find out why more hospitals are offering programs for the whole family in their neonatal intensive care units (NICU). COVER PHOTO BY MIKE COOTS 18 20 LET THE STRESS "FALL" OFF Pumpkin spiced lattes. Pumpkin scented candles. Pumpkin muffins. Everything is coming up pumpkins! Fall is upon us, with its wonderful cornucopia of familiar smells, tastes and experiences. As the holiday season approaches, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle, stress ourselves out, and end up forgetting what the season is really about: giving thanks for family, friends and of course, our health. Don't let this season slip by without taking some time to appreciate it. Visiting a pumpkin patch, going on a hayride and dressing up for Halloween all make for great memories, but it doesn't even have to be that complicated. Meet an old friend for lunch to reconnect, or just take a walk to hear the leaves crunch under your feet and recharge your batteries. The holiday season is also a time when it's easy to neglect your health. Why not take a "personal" day just to celebrate YOU and decompress before the season kicks into full gear? Make it all about YOU, not just about checking things off your to-do list. Go shopping—for YOURSELF. Get a manicure. Make an appointment with your healthcare provider to be sure you're up-to-date on your screenings. Go in for a mammogram if it's time. Just make sure it's a leisurely day that celebrates YOU, and feel the stress "Fall" right off!