HH: Tish DeTata--How To Overcome Fibromyalgia

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Trainer to the stars and the wealthy, Tish DeTata states that recovery from fibromyalgia is 70 percent nutrition and 30 percent exercise.

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In 2005, at the age of 35, Tish DeTata was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. No one else in her family had ever had the disorder. Within one month she had gone from being an athlete to being bedridden due to full body weakness.

Tish DeTata is a trainer to the famous and the rich — a selection so exclusive that their names are taboo to the press. Each week, several of them meet her inside a private spa on the island of Palm Beach. Tish has worked passionately in this field for over 20 years.

Fibromyalgia is called a disorder by the Mayo Clinic, “characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues.” Those with the disorder call it painful.

Fibromyalgia affects more women than men, within ages 20-50. About one in 50 U.S. citizens has the disorder—in 2004, the American College of Rheumatology reported the number at between 3 and 6 million.

The disorder costs the U.S. economy approximately $20 billion yearly.

Fibromyalgia is without a cure. While many of those diagnosed with the disorder have become disabled and take medication, Tish DeTata has recovered and is not on medication. Her story is remarkable.

At the time of Tish’s diagnosis, she had 17 years of experience as a trainer, seven certifications, owned her own personal training studio and was working corporately with such companies as AT&T and UNIX.

For one month Tish was only able to crawl around. She also used her pool, which kept up her circulation and mobility. Each day as she floated in the water, Tish prayed, “Please God, just let me die.” The pain was excruciating. As an active person, the inability was disheartening.

Then one day, Tish realized that she wasn’t going to die. She set a goal for herself. “In four months, I want to be back in my studio.” She made it. That was a life-changing moment for her.

When asked how she recovered, Tish responds:

First, prayer is what kept me going. I tell people, “Pain is real—so is hope.” Prayer gives us hope.

Second, I slowed down my heavy load of teaching.

Third, I enrolled myself in the Hippocrates Health Institute for one week, where I learned more about taking care of myself nutritionally. I’d been to see other doctors—all they could offer me was medication. I said, “No” to that route.

Fourth, I began walking slowly. For anyone who is not an athlete, get a pair of sneakers and begin walking 10 minutes a day—then build up. Walking gets the blood circulating, and keeps the muscles and bones pliable.

Fifth, I began to eat cleaner than I ever had before. I avoid alcohol and eat little red meat. Most of my diet is fish, vegetables, raw nuts and limited grains. Juicing, especially green drinks is essential. Juicing significantly changed my health. If you smoke, stop. I also started on supplements. Personally, I like the raw whole food nutrition of Garden of Life products.

Sixth, I educated myself on fibromyalgia. Massage is beneficial. I have one two or three times monthly.

Since that first day back to work, I have not missed a day of work again. I made a commitment. My commitment in life has always been to help others physically. We need to fix our insides and stay healthy to survive.

Tish DeTata believes that recovery from fibromyalgia is 70 percent nutrition and 30 percent exercise. For many, a psychologist or counselor is helpful during this period of time, because most with the disorder are dealing with depression and anxiety.

The horrific pain Tish experienced has become 65% better following this plan. She still has some chronic pain, but it varies in degree.

Tish has learned that struggle and suffering have made her a stronger person. Today she is grateful to say, “I’m alive.” Without the trials of life, she believes that there is little appreciation for life’s blessings.

Tish DeTata is a fibromyalgia overcomer and a hero not just in her hometown of Port St.Lucie, but around the world.

 

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HH: Kenneth Palestrant--Urgent Care Centers Expect Growth

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Urgent Care Centers are expected to increase and fill the patient needs gap as primary care doctor shortage grows during the next 10 years, according to Kenneth Palestrant, former Member of Board of Directors, Urgent Care Association of America.

The slumping economy has effected hospitals, many of which are closing, leaving existing overcrowded emergency rooms. Except for the very ill (a heart attack) or a car accident victim, the ER is inefficient and costly for acute care needs.

This has given rise to a boom of urgent care clinics across the country.

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Dr. Kenneth Palestrant, a former member of the Board of Directors of the Urgent Care Association of America, states that about 11 years ago there were 3,000 to 4,000 urgent care centers nationally. Today there are 9,000. That number is expected to increase.

Drivers behind the industry's expansion are access to care which will increase under the Affordable Care Act. There appear to be large investment groups pouring money in to urgent care centers, consolidating them into networks. Also, many hospitals are also buying existing centers and funding their own urgent care centers.

During the next five to ten years it is expected that more of the regular care of patients will flow into urgent care centers, now primarily functioning as acute care clinics.

Urgent care centers or clinics provide patients with easy access, rather than waiting in hours' long lines at the emergency room. They also provide affordable pricing and a welcoming comfortable environment. Unlike primary care offices, an urgent care clinic provides on location evaluations, blood draws for lab testing, EKGs, stitches, and X-rays.

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Dr. Palestrant has spent more than 30 years in the field of emergency medicine and directs five urgent care clinics where he employs 80 people on the Treasure Coast of South Florida. He says that his clinics can handle most general and urgent medical problems--abdominal pain, chest pain, etc.. They also contract with specific companies for occupational medicine and workman's comp needs. Complicated medical cases are referred out to specialists in the area.

The number of primary care doctors is declining. This shortage has been ongoing, but will worsen over the next few years. Almost half the nation’s 830,000 physicians are over age 50, and they are retiring early.

Also, approximately 30 million new enrollees will become part of the new health system under the Affordable Care Act.

Patient waiting time to see a physician will increase. Dr. Palestrant states that already his offices, Physicians Immediate Care, see approximately 20% of patients for primary care. As the Affordable Care Act comes in, he sees more urgent care centers hiring nurse-practitioners and physician-assistants to pick up the gap in primary care.

BackLook:  Dr. Palestrant began his medical career at age 19 as an orderly in the emergency room.  Later he became a paramedic, and an emergency room nurse.  It felt natural to him to continue in the emergency room as a physician. 

During his time as the head of St. Lucie Medical Center’s emergency department, a young girl was brought in.  She was only two years old and had been pulled out of a swimming pool.  Dr. Palestrant was on duty and remembers that day well.  The child was his own daughter.   He himself was called to take care of her.

Since that time, his daughter has grown into a lovely young woman and is now a certified scuba diver.

Dr. Palestrant is indeed a Hometown Hero—a caring physician, he has saved lives, helped those in his own community and provided local employment.

Physicians Immediate Care clinics are located in Jensen Beach, Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie West, and Fort Pierce.

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Dr. Kenneth Palestrant is a former Member of the Board of Directors for the Urgent Care Association of America, the Founder and Medical Director of Physicians Immediate Care. He is also the former Medical Director of Air Ambulance Company and the Former Director of the St. Lucie Medical Center Emergency Department.

 

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