Alabama Vein Center May Edition Magazine

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2 Mothers Day Specials A special deal for a special Mom.. ~Microdermabrasion or Dermaplane for $75 and receive a FREE chemical peel and paraffin hand treatment ~SkinPen Treatment for face & decollete (3 treatments + 90 day post procedure kit + 6 month maintenance collagen booster free, $1495 - savings of $200) ~Beautiful Hands (Targets brown spots & hyperpigmentation from past sun damage, $75 for each hand peel or 3 for $195) ~New patients will receive $100 off 1st syringe of your choice of filler ~We now provide Threading for a perfectly shaped brow!

Ud exeraessisi. MetueraNulla commy nim alit TITLE 3 3 National Nurses Week Glytone by Ducray May 6-12th Hair loss kit made for men and womenNational Nurses Week gives us an opportunity to publicly thank ournurses and let them know that we are proud to be here with them as available atthey make a difference to others every single day. They are a blessing Alabama Vein Centerfor patients and it is a blessing to have them in our work place. Promotes healthy look-Why are nurses so special? Here are just a few reasons why nurses are ing hair.truly amazing. Revitalize your hair’s health with ANAPHASE~Selflessness. Nurses give so much of themselves to others every Cream Shampoo. Thissingle day. stimulating shampoo~Passion. Nurses are passionate about what they do, which explains is the perfect comple-why they work hours others wouldn’t consider working, including ment for anti-hair lossevenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. treatments. It restores~Compassion. The spirit of caring for others extends beyond nurses’ volume and vigor topatients to encompass their co-workers, the organization, and the thinning, fine or weakentire community. They come in early. They stay late. They trade shifts hair.so others can attend important family events. They give, give, give. GLYTONE by Ducray~Connecting with patients. Caring for patients involves more than NEOPTIDE® Hair Losscaring for their physical well-being. It’s not unusual for nurses to do Lotion (One Box) NEOP-extraordinary things for patients, like celebrating birthdays and an- TIDE Hair Loss Lotionniversaries, bringing a Christmas gift to a patient who has no family, spray is formulated spe-and many other thoughtful acts that contribute immeasurably to the cifically to reduce theoverall patient experience. appearance of hair loss.~Sharing. Whether at the beginning of life or at the end, or anywherein between, nurses are there to share the most important milestones 205.823.0151with their patients as well as some of their toughest days.-reference (methodisthealthsystem) Footer message

metuera 4 4Ud exeraessisi. MetueraNulla commy nim alit Cinco de Mayo—or the Cinco de Mayo fifth of May—commemo- May 5th rates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla dur- ing the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867). A relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a cel- ebration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican- American populations. Cinco de Mayo traditions include parades, mariachi music performances and street festivals in cities and towns across Mexico and the United States. A simple recipe from our special PA- Sylvia Bacon-Feta cheese jalapeno poppers In celebration of Cinco de Mayo!miniat. Illa con utet nulput -2 ounces feta cheese 1. Preheat broiler to high -2 ounces cream cheese, softened 2. Combine first 6 ingredients in a me- -1 tablespoon grated red onion dium bowl; stir well to combine -3/8 teaspoon kosher salt 3. Arrange pepper halves on a foil lined -1/4 teaspoon freshly ground blck peppr pan; divide filling among peppers. Broil 7 -1 large garlic clove pressed minutes or until peppers are tender and -8 medium jalapeno peppers, halved beginning to brown. Sprinkle with bacon. 4. Combine jelly and water in a micro- vertically and seeded wave-safe bowl; microwave 30 seconds or -3 center-cut bacon slices, cooked, and until saucy. Drizzle evenly over peppers. crumbled -2 tablespoons red pepper jelly -1 teaspoon water Red Border Magazine • Issue 285

Ud exeraessisi. MetueraNulla commy nim alit TITLE 5 5 Armed Forces Day Compression May 21 Hose TherapyArmed Forces Day was first observed in May 1950 to honor Ameri- Advantages of wearingcans serving in the five U.S. military branches – the U.S. Army, them on long flights..U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Coast Guard If you are a frequent flyer, you’ve– following the consolidation of the military services in the U.S. probably heard about DVT,Department of Defense. short for Deep Vein Thrombosis. DVT is a blood clot in the “deep” Although Armed Forces Day 2015 isn’t one of the 10 larger veins, usually occuring infederally designated federal holidays, it is still an important the legs. If the blood clot dis-day on the calendar. One of three days set aside to celebrate lodges from the vein wall andand commemorate the armed forces, veterans, and those moves through the venous sys-who died in the service of America, this day celebrates those tem, it could eventually block awho now serve in the military. Memorial Day, the last Monday vein in the heart, brain or lungs.of May, commemorates those who died serving America. This could pose a danger to yourNovember 11th is Veteran’s Day and commemorates both the health, so help reduct your riskend of World War I and pays tribute to veterans. of DVT by following a few simple precautions - one of which is to wear compression garments. Compress stockings and socks provide external support to the vein walls, which creates good blood flow and helps minimize and control leg and ankle swelling. Other precautions to follow: ~do not sit or stand for long periods of time ~do not smoke or consume excessive amount of alcoholFooter message

metuera 6 6Ud exeraessisi. MetueraNulla commy nim alitminiat. Illa con utet nulput More about us: 700 Montgomery Hwy Ste 210 Varicose and Spider Vein Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 Treatment Centers located 877-268-8346 in Birmingham, Tusca- loosa, Prattville (near city www.alabamaveincenter.com of Montgomery), Cullman, and Oxford Alabama. We Recommended Businesses: specialize in treating pa- The Price Agency services all of our insurance and tients with vein problems (varicose veins, spider veins, financial planning needs….they are truly an stasis dermatitis, and ve- outstanding group of professionals providing nous ulcers) from all over the Southeast with state-of- exceptional customer service. the-art techniques. We use Ultrasound Guided Sclero- CONTACT INFO therapy, Varithena, Micro- WEBSITE phlebectomy, Veinwave, http://www.thepriceagencyinc.com/ EVLA, Cosmetic Sclerother- PHONE apy, and Compression Ther- (205) 991-5106 apy for the treatment and EMAIL: removal of spider veins and [email protected] varicose veins. In addition to ADDRESS: vein care we offer a vast va- 470 Riverhills Business Park riety of aesthetic treatments Birmingham, AL 35242 and procedures. Thank you to all our patients! Thank you for all of your loyalness and support, with- out you all we would not be where we are today. We are very greatful to every one of you and hope that we can continue to provide vein care for you and and your loved ones. If you have any problems, questions, or concerns, you can contact us anytime. Have a great month! Red Border Magazine • Issue 285