by Kristi Jain | Jul 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
I am chuckling as I write this week’s blog. The title is most appropriate. I found myself reflecting on the past as I go through my normal morning routine. In my mind I repeated over and over “My how things change!”
FOR STARTERS…
Just this morning I was looking everywhere for my reading glasses. I went through each room in the house. I finally found my back up pair when I realized the ones I was looking for were perched on the top of my head. Really?
IF YOU THINK THAT IS BAD…
Recently I was rushing out the door to go to work. I was talking to my daughter on the phone as I hurriedly gathered my things. I freaked out because I couldn’t find my phone! Heaven forbid I lost it again. Imagine my surprise when I realized I was telling her how I lost my phone when I was actually talking on it. Seriously?
THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING
As a younger woman, I was always thrilled when my husband surprised me with gifts. Sometimes it was my favorite Stargazer Lily bouquet, a bottle of champagne, dinners out, and if the occasion was special, I even got jewelry. What a sweetheart he is.
GET A LOAD OF THIS
My how things change as the number of candles on my birthday cake increase. I was surprised and thrilled yesterday when I received a new mop in the mail! It is guaranteed to make those everyday chores a bit more fun. How thoughtful of him! Today he came with…the blood pressure cuff that I wanted. With age comes…different kinds of gifts. Does that mean the honeymoon is over?
WITH AGE COMES…
Grey hair and wrinkles and hopefully wisdom. Mayoclinic.org reports there are other things happening. Aging also affects your teeth, heart and sexuality. The risk of high blood pressure increases, your bones tend to shrink making them susceptible to fracture and possibly making you become a bit shorter. Muscles lose their strength, endurance and flexibility which can affect your coordination, stability and balance. You digestive system experiences structural changes that can result in constipation. You bladder becomes less elastic resulting in a need to urinate more often or cause you to lose bladder control. In men an enlarged or inflamed prostate can cause difficulty emptying the bladder or incontinence. Your brain also undergoes changes that may have effects on your memory or thinking skills. Eyesight and hearing also diminish with age. Your metabolism tends to slow. If you decrease your activities and continue eating the same as usual, weight gain can become an issue.
THAT’S THE BAD NEWS
We can’t stop the aging process but we can enjoy the ride! You can make choices that improve your ability to maintain an active and healthy life. Include physical activity in your daily routine, eat a healthy diet, don’t smoke, brush and floss regularly, schedule regular checkups and have a good social network of family and friends. If we can help, call us at 505-350-3397.
by Kristi Jain | Jul 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
by Kristi Jain | Jul 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
Hello! May I take this opportunity to wish you a very happy and healthy fourth of July, AKA Independence Day. I hope you are taking some time this holiday to reflect upon and appreciate your place in the land of the free and the home of the brave.
CELEBRATE
Our owner and CEO of High Desert Doppler, John Jain and I usually spend the holiday lounging around the pool, riding in our community parade, sipping icy cocktails, grilling burgers, then later protecting our dogs and making sure our house doesn’t burn down from stray illegal fireworks! How will you celebrate?
CELEBRATE
Realistically, we find our country is in the throes of a mess. Regardless of your views and regardless of mine, I am very grateful to call the good old US of A my home. As for us, we will celebrate. We always have and always will. There is no denying, things could be better but things could also be worse. With each problem, there is a solution. Let’s celebrate even the small victories.
FREE IS COSTLY
We understand the meaning of free. It means getting something for nothing. Who doesn’t love a good freebie? You can always grab most anyone’s attention at the thought of buy one, get one free. Let’s face it. Most folks are more likely to purchase something when it is advertised as free of something. We see products advertised as free from pesticides, Deet, sugar, fat, artificial colorings, flavorings, carcinogens or myriad other evils. Have you ever noticed that these things that are “free” from something are considerably more expensive? True story. The truth of the matter is that free actually costs.
FREE LUNCH
Drs. James Gwartney, Richard Stroup and Dwight Lee write in Common Sense Economics, “Because we cannot have as much of everything as we would like, we are forced to choose among alternatives. There is no free lunch. Doing one thing makes us sacrifice the opportunity to do something else we value. This is why economists refer to “at all costs” as “opportunity costs.””
- Our most scarce resource is our time.
- No matter how much income or wealth you possess, you still only have twenty-four hours per day.
- None of us know how many days we have on this earth.
All choices involve costs, every single one. Nothing is free, nothing is without sacrifice. There is no free lunch.
YOU ARE FREE TO CHOOSE
When it involves your health, choose your healthcare freely and wisely. Politics and insurance can dictate our choices however, we do still have choices. When it comes to diagnostic ultrasound, feel free to contact us, ask questions, inquire about us, look at our Google reviews or drop by for a visit. We feel confident you will choose High Desert Doppler. Feel free to call us at 505-350-3397. Happy Independence Day. God bless the USA!
by Kristi Jain | Jun 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
This week’s blog covers a lot. To be a bit more specific, today let’s talk skin. Your skin covers a lot! I may have some good news. If you were slightly overweight last time you stepped on the scale, remember skin makes up about 15% of your total body weight.
STOP!
About face. That doesn’t mean you should bolt to Dairy Queen for a Blizzard because you thought that 15% of your weight was fat. Today we are looking at a few fun facts about the largest organ in your body. Using the correct medical terminology, skin is part of the integumentary system.
WHAAAAT?
This term refers to your body’s outer layer. This is made up of your skin, nails, hair, glands and nerves on your skin. This system protects your muscles, organs and bones from injury, infection and bacteria. The appearance and color of your skin can define your heritage and ancestry but wait…that’s not all. There are some cool things about this ubiquitous organ that you may not know.
FUN FACTS
- The average adult has nearly 21 square feet of skin that contain over 11 miles of blood vessels.
- A single square inch of skin has about 300 sweat glands.
- The thickest skin is found on your feet and the thinnest is on your eyelids.
- Your skin renews itself every 28 days and sheds about 9 pounds of dead skin cells every year.
- Some of the dust in your home may actually be dead skin…eeeooowww.
- Your skin has nerves that are connected to your muscles to help you react to extreme temperatures or pain.
- Changes in your skin can be a warning sign of medical conditions or changes in your body’s health.
- There are at least five types of receptors in the skin that respond to pain and touch.
- Sleep is vital for healthy vibrant youthful skin.
- Skin turns sunlight into vitamin D, which is important for healthy bones, reducing cancer cell growth, helping to control infections and reduce inflammation.
PARCHED!
This time of year many suffer from dry skin. The fact is dry skin is caused by lack of natural oils. Dehydrated skin is caused from lack of water. Dehydrated skin occurs when your body is losing more water than it’s taking in. Note to self, drink up.
GETTING OLD
As we age the number of pigment- containing cells (melanocytes) decreases. The remaining melanocytes increase in size. Aging skin looks thinner and paler. Pigmented spots including age spots or “liver spots” may appear in sun exposed areas. When many of us were youngsters, slathering on sunscreen was not a thing, slathering on baby oil was.
HDD
Speaking of skin, during an ultrasound, high level sound wave technology is used to penetrate deep below the surface of the skin to see what lies beneath. Ultrasound has difficulty penetrating bone and other dense material hence can only depict the outer surface of a bony structure. This week’s fun facts are brought to you by High Desert Doppler. If we can assist in any of your diagnostic ultrasound needs, call us at 505-350-3397.
by Kristi Jain | Jun 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
I hope today finds you healthy and well. What was your day like? Many of us went to work outside the home while some worked in the home. Most of us worked at something. No matter how or where you work, get active! It doesn’t matter what you do as long as you get your carcass off the sofa. Active can take on many faces. What exactly does that look like?
ACTIVE
Active living is a lifestyle that integrates activity into your daily routine. It could involve taking the stairs instead of the elevator. For some, walking to the mailbox is as good as it gets. Others enjoy going to the gym, walking, swimming, biking, yoga or golf. No, running to Dunkin Donuts doesn’t count! To the degree that you are able, just try to move!
SPEAKING OF ACTIVE…
Allow me to take a few paragraphs to discuss the paradigm of active. He happens to be my partner in crime and life, John Jain. Although he is constantly physically active, his brain, enthusiasm and positive attitude never stop. John founded High Desert Doppler in 2008, he has worked tirelessly to build this company to be the leader in mobile diagnostic ultrasound in the state. He will be the first to tell you, it isn’t easy but it is worth it.
INVOLVED
John is very active in general and especially in our community. He is a member of the Del Norte Rotary club. He was elected as president of the board of directors at Tanoan Country Club. He meets with a small group of business folks to see how they can be of service and better our community. He has also started the High Desert Doppler non-profit organization to diagnose hypertrophic cardiac myopathy in young athletes.
EXTRA TIME
John sits at the helm of High Desert Doppler as the founder, president and CEO. He captains a team of 17 employees into chartered but sometimes unchartered waters yet always manages to stay afloat. With all the extra time (eye roll) he is the very best at being a wonderful husband, dad, family member and friend. That being said, he manages to spend a healthy amount of time on the golf course conducting even more “business.”
LAZY
Not everyone has the energy to be quite as involved as John. Work is important but so is rest. That doesn’t mean you are lazy. We all need to do what recharges us. I hope you actively pursue time for yourself. Take an active role in practicing extreme self-care. That should involve working on a healthier lifestyle, becoming more active and getting your body checked and screened.
HDD
Early detection saves lives. Once a year should do it unless otherwise instructed. You are the best judge of your own health. If you see something or feel something, get active and say something. It is always better to have it checked! If diagnostic ultrasound is indicated in your journey to health and wellness, call us at 505-350-3397
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