8 The QUEE NS Courier • welnes • april 16, 2015 for breaking news visit www.queenscourier.com wellness s Caring Is In Our DNA Queens Medical Associates 176-60 Union Turnpike, Suite 360 Fresh Meadows, NY 11366 Phone 718-460-2300 Info@queensmedical.com Queens Medical Associates (QMA) located at 176-60 Union Turnpike, Suite 360 is taking part in a nationwide effort to highlight the importance Malvina Fulman, MD Diplomat Hematology/ Medical Oncology of advance healthcare decision making. As a participating organization, QMA is providing information at their offices such as “5 Wishes” booklets and healthcare proxy sheets, to help encourage a dialogue with family, friends and healthcare providers about an individual’s wishes. On April 16, from 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm, Queens Medical Associates is welcoming their patients throughout the day, to obtain free information about advance care planning and advance directive health Avram L. Abramowitz, MD DR. Gabriel Jung, MD care proxy forms. QMA will Diplomat have Hematology/ knowledgeable staff Diplomat at the Hematology/ event to answer any questions. Medical Oncology Medical Oncology “By focusing on National Healthcare Decisions Day, we hope that many more people in our community will have thoughtful conversations about their healtcare decisions with their loved ones. By making your wishes known in a calm and unstressed setting, fewer families and medical Our Onsite Support Network includes: • Highly trained and qualified Physicians • Experienced Physician Assistants • Skilled compassionate Nursing staff • Clinical Research Trials • Onsite Pharmacist • Financial Counselors • Nutritional Counseling Javier A. Roca, MD Diplomat Hematology/ Medical Oncology providers will struggle to make a forced decision in the absence of guidance from the patient,” said Susan Dicosola, MS, CMPE; Executive Director of Queens Medical Associates. About Queens Medical Associates Queens Medical Associates (QMA) is a physician practice and infusion center specializing in the care of patients with hematology and oncology conditions. They are dedicated to delivering compassionate treatment, addressing the individual We also provide Infusion therapy services including : • IVIG • Remicade • Reclast • Tysabri • Zometa ...and more! Queens largest comprehensive Hematology Oncology medical center! Accepts most insurances, inquire within. Our staff is fluent in many languages including Mandarin,Cantonese, Korean, Russian, Spanish and more. Barry H. Kaplan, MD PhD Diplomat Hematology/ Medical Oncology President Lihong Wei, MD Diplomat Hematology/ Medical Oncology Queens Medical Associates continuously strives to provide the highest quality hematology and medical oncology care for patients with cancer and blood disorders. 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Whether your child has been picky all his life, or, out of nowhere is now turning up his nose at healthy foods he previously adored, it’s easy to feel like your failing as a caregiver. “I think we need to remember that it is developmentally appropriate for children to not only move in and out of enjoying certain foods, but also to test limits and boundaries with their parents around refusing to eat what we give them,” says Dr. Aimee Gould Shunney, a licensed naturopathic doctor specializing in women’s health and family medicine. A parent herself, when Shunney’s son goes through phases when he eats only certain things, she tries to remain consistent and optimistic. “I believe it’s part of my job as a mama to keep a positive tone in my voice as I offer variety, explain the importance of protein for muscles and smarts, and sing the praises of eating a rainbow - even after a full day’s work while going up against a tired firstgrader who only wants dessert,” she says. “I think the biggest mistake we make is when we just give up and give in because, well, it can be exhausting.” To help parents win the food fights and bring peace to the dinner table, Shunney offers five simple ideas for transforming a child with finicky tendencies into an amazing eater with optimal nutrition. 1. Cook more. Cook for your children and make their dishes simple without lots of sauces and spices. If possible, let them help you cook so they can be part of the fun. Cooking whole unprocessed foods will ensure your family is getting the biggest nutrition bang for your buck. There will be less sodium, sugar, additive and preservatives as well. 2. Eat more veggies. Present them with choices: Would you like carrots or red peppers? Pickles or olives? Try starting dinner with a raw veggie plate and let your kids select what they want. It’s a healthy appetizer that makes eating whole foods a regular part of the meal routine. 3. Pick your protein. Find three protein meals your kids like and use them often for dinner and lunches. Peanut butter and jelly should not be an everyday option. Other ideas: Alaskan salmon burgers, organic chicken strips and eating breakfast for dinner that includes a protein like eggs. Choose animal products that are pastured and fed organic feed. If you eat beef, choose grass-fed - this will provide better fats for your children’s development, immune system and cognitive function, as well as help you avoid exposure to chemicals and antibiotics. 4. Supplements. Supplements are really important for kids - even ones who eat well. A good multivitamin can help bridge the gap for a picky eater. Add in an omega-3 EPA and DHA supplement which has numerous well-researched benefits in areas like childhood immunity, behavior and attention, cognitive function and emotional well-being. Try Nordic Naturals for a potent, clean and tasty fish oil product that is guaranteed to be free of heavy metals and toxins, plus they make easy-to-dose products for infants and children of all ages. Finally, try a vitamin D supplement - 400 I.U. for breast-fed infants, 500 I.U. from 1-3 years old, 800 I.U. from 4-8 years old, and 1300 I.U. from 9-18 years old. 5. Show them. Teach them good eating habits by modeling good eating habits. Share your favorite foods. Sit down at the table and eat. Love your veggies. Relish your protein. Don’t overdo it on starch. Take it easy on dessert. Drink water. Enjoy your food. “We often take health and nutrition way too seriously and it stops being any fun. I believe that eating food is one of the supreme joys of life, particularly when it’s eaten with people you love!” says Shunney. “Planning meals, preparing food, eating it together while talki ng and laughing - even the clean up - can all be fun if we make that our intention. The more fun it is, the more our kids will want to participate, and the more they do that, the more engaged they will be around food and family.” Courtesy BPT Press Release
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