by Kristi Jain | Jul 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
I hope everyone had a happy and safe fourth of July. In years past we would grill hot dogs and hamburgers, have ice cream cones and burn hundreds of dollars’ worth of fireworks deep into the night. We thought it was fun. That was before our pets put a stop to it. They simply can’t tolerate the explosions.
KA-BOOM
So many of our friends spent Independence Day pet sitting. At dusk comes the ka-boom of all sorts of fireworks. The illegal ones are favored in our neighborhood. Beautiful to look at but nearly put our dogs into cardiac arrest. This is a busy time for our vets and shelters. Many get sick and others run away.
DOG ULTRASOUND?
As many of you pet owners know, our animals get sick just like we humans do. Many friends have asked if High Desert Doppler can do ultrasounds and echocardiograms on their pets. The answer is yes. It seems there is a backlog of this business in Albuquerque and New Mexico in general.
ROAD TRIP
We have had friends have had to drive their dog or cat to Texas to get an ultrasound. It is with this in mind that HDD has decided to start a venture into veterinary ultrasound.
MAMMALS ARE MAMMALS
HDD has the personnel, expertise and equipment to provide excellent service to our best friends, our pets. Our mammalian pets are built very much like we humans with the same organs in relatively similar places. It goes without saying that they do represent some technical issues that must be overcome.
THE CHALLENGE
Our pets have no understanding about what is happening to them. It can be scary for the pet and challenging for the sonographer. It is especially important for the sonographer (practitioner of ultrasound) to have the patient remain still. Some may simply require a muzzle while others that are agitated or combative may require sedation. In addition, we cannot get the sound waves to go through their hair, so the pets must be shaved in that particular area.
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We are reaching out to veterinarians in the area to let them know we are available to perform ultrasound on their patients. If your four-legged loved ones have a need for ultrasound, you can ask your veterinarian to contact us and arrange a date and time for us to meet you at the doctor’s office and get the necessary exam done. Please feel free to call us at 505-350-3397 is you have any questions regarding yourself, Fido or Fluffy.
by Kristi Jain | Jun 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
Today’s blog discusses the old adage “You are what you eat.” When I was young, this made absolutely no sense to me, nor did I care what it meant. Bring on the potato chips, green chili cheeseburgers, diet cokes and Twinkies. Still, many folks could simply care less about nutrition. Why does it matter?
IT MATTERS BECAUSE…
Nutrients from foods contribute to the wellness of every single cell in our body from your immune and digestive systems, bones, muscles, organs and your hair and skin. Although we are totally oblivious, our bodies are in a constant state of repair. Does your body have a lot of work to do?
CELLS
Every cell in our body has an expiration date. Each day, our body is busy making new cells to replace those that have “expired.” The health of these new cells is largely determined by how well we’ve been eating. A diet filled with low nutrient highly processed foods gives our body little to work with.
THE GOOD STUFF
Although some may disagree on the definition of “good stuff” a nutrient rich eating plan can help build cells that work better and are less susceptible to disease and premature aging. Common sense tells us our bodies function best with foods free of additives, colorings, flavorings, sweeteners and hormones. Idsmed.com says foods with one-word ingredients are generally whole and minimally processed for example, spinach, blueberries, almonds, salmon and lentils. No, “fries” don’t fall into this category! There is strong evidence that the closer to nature you eat, the fewer calories it will take you to feel satisfied. If you are a meat eater, keep in mind that lean protein like fish, chicken and turkey are favored over a 22 oz porterhouse.
BABY STEPS
How does one anticipate a pleasurable culinary experience with kale, quinoa, salmon when you had your tastebuds are geared up for a supersized value meal? It is believed that the road to success is paved with baby steps. Start slowly and try to incorporate one or two more servings per day of fruit or veggies than you normally do. Consider munching on a handful of almonds in lieu of a bag of flaming hot Cheetos.
COVID HANGOVER
I get it. We had been sequestered for about a year and a half. Home cooked meals were the norm simply because eating out was not an option. Now that we are starting to re-open, it is time to eat out again, right? The experience is truly why we venture out but in all honesty, our home made meals are by far healthier and more delicious than restaurant fare. Perhaps a healthy balance is what we should seek.
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If you fuel your body with healthier food choices, the rewards will be evident. Healthy choices lead to healthy bodies which increase the odds of wellness, a longer, happier and healthier life. If you and your practitioner discover that your body is in need of diagnostic ultrasound, call High Desert Doppler at 505-350-3397.
by Kristi Jain | Jun 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
Hello! I hope you enjoy the blog du jour. Searching for inspiration each and every week to write blogs that are informative and interesting can be daunting. To this point, the feedback has been very encouraging and uplifting and for that I am grateful. On the other hand, I believe most people have a bit of difficulty digesting criticism.
STRIKING A CHORD
Let’s face it. If you have the courage to speak up, chances are you may strike a cord and receive positive reinforcement, receive no feedback (no news is good news,) or hit a nerve and become the target of someone’s ire. Criticism is something folks deal with daily, yet it doesn’t have to be aggressive, it can be constructive.
DON’T BE SHY
Although we may shy away from it, the right kind of critiquing is a highly effective tool to improve performance. Jobcase.com says the purpose of constructive criticism is to help the person receiving feedback improve. It can come in the form of performance reviews in the workplace or simply by means of casual conversation. For some this can be pretty uncomfortable, but it doesn’t have to.
FEEDBACK
Personal attacks intended to make someone look bad or damage their self esteem is simply mean and unnecessary. Respectful and tactful feedback is acceptable, necessary and helpful. Something I learned long ago is it isn’t always what you say, it’s how you say it.
THAT’S AWKWARD.
Who hasn’t received feedback or constructive criticism that hasn’t felt awkward? I have been the recipient and it has made me feel insecure. Keep the following in mind. Without feedback, you don’t know whether you are doing a good job or not.
BUT HOW?
If you don’t often receive feedback, a confrontation might have you shaking in your boots. No need to panic. Jobcase.com offers some tips that will help you if you if you are the recipient.
- Recognize the benefit. Remind yourself that good things can come out of the criticism.
- Although challenging, avoid jumping to excuses. Listen attentively and absorb the critique instead of rushing to a response or worse yet, an unwanted reaction!
- ASK QUESTIONS. It’s time to clarify what you heard and ask questions you may have.
- REMAIN CALM. Controlling emotions may be challenging. To benefit from the feedback, it is important to stay in control of your emotions. Take a deep breath and remain calm.
- BE GRATEFUL. Although this one may sting, be sure and thank the person for the feedback for taking their time to deliver it. Feedback is an act of caring and deserves to be recognized as such.
“There is only one way to avoid criticism. Do nothing; say nothing; be nothing.”
-Elbert Hubbard
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Yes, we at HDD have been the recipient of feedback. The majority have been kind and others aggressive. We strive to make them a learning tool to better ourselves for you. If we can help with any of your diagnostic ultrasound needs, call us at 505-350-3397.
by Kristi Jain | Jun 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
Thanks for taking time to read this week’s HDD blog. I hope it will be worth it for you. Your time is valuable. Often we have to work at making time for things we feel are worthy. Life is work. We work at work, we work at home, we work at school, we work at relationships, we work at health, we work at happiness and we work at making more time. It is all this work worth it? Yes. You are worth it.
YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR
Each day we pay for services that someone else provides. When was the last time you wondered if you can find someone who can “do it cheaper” or “give you a deal.” News flash my friends. Cheaper isn’t better and getting a “deal” is at someone else’s expense. Friends will ask for discount prices. True friends will pay full price to support your time and your work. For that, we thank you. Most business don’t win on being cheap. They win on being valuable. The question is, are you worth the asking price?
LOWBALL
“Don’t lowball yourself. If you’ve done the work and put in the miles and service with excellence, you’re worth more than you probably believe.”
-Brendon Burchard
BE CONFIDENT
I’m not referring to the overly confident jackass who dominates every conversation because he or she has been there and done that. I’m talking about self-confidence. The dictionary defines confidence as “the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust.”
SELF-CONFIDENCE
Self-confidence is important to your physical health and well as your psychological well-being. Keepinspiring.me.com reminds us that when you believe in yourself, you’re more likely to try new things, devote your time and energy to things that matter, make good lifestyle choices and foster healthy relationships.
START
If you haven’t already, start giving the best you’ve got. If you start giving, you will start receiving. Start loving what you do. Start being open minded. Start believing in yourself. Start accepting. Start validating others. Start feeling worthy.
STOP
If you haven’t already, stop relying on others for your happiness. Stop relying on them for self-confidence. Stop spreading rumors. Stop protesting. Stop being anti-everything. Stop believing you know it all. Stop talking and start listening. Be humble, you could be wrong. A wise person knows there is something to be learned from everyone.
BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!
“Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers, you cannot be successful or happy.”
-Norman Vicent Peale
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We at HDD are confident in our ability to provide you with a top notch, highly trained, experienced staff of professionals who have the ability and desire to make your ultrasound experience the best it can possibly be. It is worth your time to find out about us and what we offer. If diagnostic ultrasound is indicated, do yourself a favor and call us at 505-350-3397.
by Kristi Jain | Jun 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Today’s blog is interesting. While on my daily Pinterest journey, I had several random pins pop up about the benefits of coconut oil. I’m sure you have heard about the benefits as well. This contradicts reports we have heard in the past. It seemed like helpful blog information for you, so I decided to investigate.
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THINGS HAVE CHANGED
Oil is fat, and fat makes you fat, right? Wrong. Now we hear, certain oils are good. Eggs used to pave the highway to cholesterol hell, and red wine was a vice. Chocolate was an indulgence, and now it has health benefits? Previously eating nuts was nuts unless you wanted to be fat. Now they are a dietary staple. Things have changed.
RESEARCH
We have a huge jug of coconut oil at the house. It was one of Johns impulse buys. It has sat untouched for a while. Pinterest made me want to do a little research about the benefits of the newly glorified product and why we should use it. Honestly, I didn’t know. After a bit of research, I’m still not entirely sure.
IS IT HEALTHY?
Cnn.com says, “In fact, coconut oil has more saturated fat and raises LDL (bad cholesterol) more that butter. But, coconut oil does a particularly nice job of raising HDL (good cholesterol), especially when replacing carbohydrates in the diet. This may be due to its high content of fatty acid, known as lauric acid.” Walter C. Willett, professor of epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, says, “There are many claims being made about coconut oil being wonderful for lots of different thing, but we really don’t have any evidence of long-term health benefits.” Obviously, there is more to this story than my average 500-word blog can handle. If the subject piques your interest, research and draw your own conclusions.
COCONUT OIL
Coconut oil makes a hot, fresh batch of popped corn (with some cracked Himalayan sea salt) delicious. It could put cosmetic companies out of business because I have found it is priceless for removing make up, sans any breakouts. It makes for some super soft shiny skin and does wonders for dry cracked cuticles. As far as ingesting it, it appears the jury is still out.
CONFLICTING OPINIONS
There will always conflicting studies and opinions. It is up to you to inform yourself and consult a trusted professional to help guide you in making the right decision for you. One size does not fit all. The same diagnosis, medication or treatment is not a blanket solution for everyone. If the opinion you are given doesn’t sit right with you, it is perfectly within your right to seek another opinion until you feel comfortable with the information you are seeking.
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If diagnostic ultrasound is indicated in the diagnosis of a condition and coconut oil won’t cure it (just kidding,) call us at 505-350-3397. We will see you as soon as humanly possible!
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