Raspberry-Cream Cheese Muffins Cooking Light ~ June 2003

2/3 cup (5 ounces) softened cream cheese 1 ½ cups sugar 1/3 cup butter, softened 1 large egg 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract 2 large egg whites 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ tsp salt 1 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp baking soda ½ cup low-fat buttermilk 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries ¼ cup finely chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine cream cheese and butter in a large bowl. Beat with a mixer at high speed until well blended. Add sugar; beat until fluffy. Add vanilla, egg whites, and egg; beat well.

Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. With mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture and buttermilk to cream cheese mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Gently fold in raspberries and walnuts. Place 24 foil cup liners in muffin cups.

Spoon batter evenly into liners. Bake at 350° 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pans; cool on a wire rack.

In This Issue: Special Focus on Knee and Hips Quick Facts On Knees and Hips – Page 1

Raspberry Cream Cheese Muffins – Page 1 Healing Essential Oils – Page 2 It’s Hip to be Square – Page 2 Wine Facts – Page 2 When you think you’re having a bad day – Page 2 Referrability – Page 3

Wei’s World– Page 3

Sea Gold – Page 4

Arthritis Treatment Center ~ 71 Thomas Johnson Drive ~ Frederick, MD 21702 ~ 301-694-5800 ~ Issue: Jul/Aug 2015

10 Quick Facts About Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis www.webmd.com

1. The knees and hips are vulnerable to wear and tear. Cartilage is the slippery lubricant that covers your joints and lets them glide smoothly. Over time, this cartilage can wear away. Age, weight, and old injuries contribute. This is called osteoarthritis (OA). 2. The first sign of hip OA is often stiffness in the groin or thigh. You may notice pain in your groin, thigh, or buttocks when you exercise. It may be worse in the mornings. In the early stages of OA, resting will usually relieve

the pain. 3. The first sign of knee OA is often pain and stiffness. Similar to hip OA, pain is typically worse in the morning. You may find that your knee locks or buckles when you walk. Eventually, you may feel pain and have trouble flexing your knee. Kneeling or climbing stairs may make the pain worse. 4. You can relieve OA at home. First, get enough rest. While it's important to stay active, give your joints time off when they hurt. Supplements, pain relievers, and anti-inflammatory drugs like Motrin may provide relief.

5. Losing weight reduces pain and stiffness. Being overweight puts extra stress on your knees and hips. Doctors say that every 10 pounds you lose can lower your arthritis pain by as much as 20%. 6. Exercise helps joints work better. Keep limber and start with stretching. Utilizing low-impact exercise will

strengthen your joints and increase their range of motion. Stronger muscles can reduce the stress on your joints during everyday activities, too. 7. OA of the knee or hip can make it hard to walk. If there isn't enough cartilage lining your joint, walking might hurt. Your joint may get so stiff that you can't bend your knee or rotate your hip. Severe OA may require the

use of a cane to walk. 8. Without treatment, OA usually gets worse. As the cartilage continues to wear away, the joint may become swollen and painful. In severe cases, bone rubs directly against bone, making any movement of the joint excruciating. Even at this point, you can still take steps to slow the damage. 9. Joint replacement may alleviate pain. When other things don't provide enough relief, your doctor may recommend a hip or knee replacement. 10. If you’re not ready for joint replacement. Discuss other options in treating your osteoarthritis before you

commit to surgery. Research clinical studies in your area through www.clinicaltrials.gov.

Facts About Wine! http://facts.randomhistory.com/2009/08/21_wine.html - August 2009

1. It is a common misconception that all wines improve with age. In fact, more than 90 percent of all wines should be consumed within one year.

2. The smell of young wine is called an “aroma” while a more mature wine offers a more subtle “bouquet.”

3. Red wines are red because fermentation extracts color from the grape skins. White wines are not fermented with the skins present.

4. There is increasing scientific evidence that moderate, regular wine drinking can reduce the risk of heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, and gum disease.

5. Wine testers swirl their glass to encourage the wine to release all of its powerful aromas. Most don’t fill the glass more than a third full in order to allow aromas to collect and to not spill it during a swirl.

6. Most wine is served in a glass that has a gently curved rim at the top to help contain the aromas in the glass. The thinner the glass and the finer the rim, the better. A flaring, trumpet-shaped glass dissipates the aromas.

7. The vintage year isn’t necessarily the year wine is bottled, because some wines may not be bottled the same year the grapes are picked. Typically, a vintage wine is a product of a single year’s harvest. A non-vintage wine is a blend of wines from two or more years.

8. One ton of grapes makes about 60 cases of wine, or 720 bottles. One bottle of wine contains about 2.8 pounds of grapes.

9. A standard glass of dry red or white wine contains around 110 calories. Sweeter wine has more calories.

10. A crop of newly planted grape vines takes four to five years to grow before it can be harvested.

11. Oenophobia is an intense fear or hatred of wine.

Healing Essential Oils ~ Natural Health ~ Elizabeth Barker ~ 6/2014

TEA TREE - This antibacterial, antiviral oil helps knock out yeast infections. CASSIA (CINNAMON) BARK - Traveling to a foreign country? The antiviral effects of cinnamon bark guard against diarrhea, E. coli, and salmonella. To help prevent food-borne disease, take one drop of cinnamon bark oil in a cup of water several times a day. PEPPERMINT - A pain-reliever and digestive stimulant, peppermint can tame headaches and ease constipation. Apply two drops to your temples or the back of your aching head. For digestion, dispense one drop in a cup of water, then drink. EUCALYPTUS - Soothing to the respiratory system, this antiviral oil helps with colds, coughs, and sinus infections. Dab a few drops on the tops of your feet. Your veins transport the oil up to your lungs in less than 30 seconds. HELICHRYSUM (IMMORTELLE) - This "emergency oil" can stop bleeding on contact and acts as an instant analgesic for gashes and wounds. Apply one or two drops directly on the wound. In about a minute or two, the pain will be gone. RED MANDARIN - Able to trigger the release of gas, this antispasmodic is strong enough for adults with constipation. Combine three drops of red mandarin oil with one drop of peppermint, and apply to your abdomen when you're bloated.

SPRUCE - White spruce is a natural antihistamine that provides relief from congestion, runny nose, and itchy eyes. Apply one or two drops to the top of each foot. Or put a drop in each palm, rub your hands together, and cup them over your nose and mouth.

It’s Hip To Be Square….– Huey Lewis & The News Songs with the words hip and knee in them….

www.songfacts.com

1. Hips and Lips – Maximo Park

2. Hips Don’t Lie – Shakira

3. Knee Deep In My Heart – Shane Filan

4. Knee Socks – Artic Monkeys

5. Knees of My Heart – Jimmy Buffett

6. Beggin’ On Your Knees – Victorious Cast

7. City on Our Knees – TobyMac

8. Down on My Knees – Bread

9. Falling in Love (Is Hard on the Knees) – Aerosmith

10. Head, Shoulders, Kneez & Toez – K.I.G.

The Arthritis Treatment Center is introducing the Medical Management Portal link. This will allow patients to review their medications and update their medical insurance. Register for login access: https://betaportal.raintreeinc.com/arthtc/patientportal/.

Enter your medications and medical history as applicable to your health. Please complete this process at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled appointment.

Patients who call in for prescription renewals need to provide the name of the pharmacy and the fax number.

When You’re Thinking You’re Having A Bad Day The Blaze – July 23, 2015

Today was the absolute worst day ever and don’t try to convince me that there’s something good in every day because, when you take a closer look, this world is a pretty evil place. even if some goodness does shine through once in a while satisfaction and happiness don’t last. and it’s not true that it’s all in the mind and heart because true happiness can be obtained only if one’s surroundings are good it’s not true that good exists I’m sure you can agree that the reality creates my attitude it’s all beyond my control and you’ll never in a million years hear me say that Today was a good day

Now read from bottom to top.

Referrabililty

Congratulations to Tom Meacham, who won the Beach Baby Go summer basket for the month of June. He will have everything he needs for a day at the beach, and someone he cares about will receive the arthritis treatments that give you back your life! This month’s basket is our ‘wine down’ picnic basket, aged to perfection…. Just like you! Sample Oregon’s Willamette Valley exquisite Portlandia. Nominated as one of the Great Northwest wines, you will find it to be one of best pinots available. We have packaged the wine in a sturdy black suede bag that holds all of the accessories one would need for a wine and cheese picnic. All you need to do is give our name and number to someone you love who you think would benefit from seeing Dr. Wei! Or, just give us their name and number, and we’ll call them! NIH reports that pain affects more

Americans than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined. Gift those you love the opportunity to feel better. Then, relax and enjoy the lazy, hazy days of late summer with someone special. Drawing is August 15th.

Wei’s World - Why Philanthropy? Nathan Wei, MD, Rheumatology, 12:51PM Jun 3, 2015

On May 28th, I had the pleasure of attending graduation exercises for the Class of 2015 at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. Four years ago my wife and I set up a scholarship fund in my mother's memory and the first recipient of that scholarship, Christine Chang, MD, was one of the graduates. It was a memorable occasion. And it was particularly special for me because it was the 40th anniversary of my graduation from Jefferson. One touching moment occurred when the Hippocratic Oath was administered and all of the physicians in the audience were asked to join in.

When Judy and I made the decision to create the scholarship, it was done because my mother was a driving force in my becoming a doctor and attending Jefferson. When we established the scholarship, however, we had no idea we would receive far more than we had given. Christine has become a "daughter" to us and we are so proud of her accomplishments. In addition, we've become acquainted with her family. Her mom and dad are hard-working immigrants much like my parents were.

So... back to the graduation. Mr. and Mrs. Kimmel were in attendance. When the renaming of Jefferson to the Sidney Kimmel Medical College took place, there was grumbling and controversy among some graduates as to whether this was appropriate. The re-naming of medical institutions, however, is not new, and I personally could not see a downside. Sidney Kimmel, who grew up relatively poor in Philadelphia, rose through the ranks to become CEO of the apparel company, Jones New York, and is a real life Horatio Alger. He has been generous in providing funds for cancer research at many institutions including Sloan Kettering and Johns Hopkins.

Viktor Frankl, an eminent Viennese psychiatrist, was a Nazi concentration camp survivor. In his famous book describing his experience Man's Search For Meaning, he wrote "Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of human freedoms- to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way..."

Medicine, the proudest profession, has been crushed by onerous government regulations, emasculated by insurance companies, and pillaged by lawyers. As physicians, we still have the ability to choose our attitude. I am determined to survive and thrive. My experience with philanthropy has given me a new understanding of what is really meaningful. I "get" why people like Sidney Kimmel do what they do. It is a privilege and honor to give.

Why people with osteoarthritis feel pain remains a mystery. The current osteoarthritis pain theory implicates certain proteins. These proteins stimulate nerve endings and cause pain. Once of these “villainous” proteins is called nerve growth factor (NGF). Clinical trials are currently being conducted to evaluate how effective an antibody directed against NGF might be in helping to reduce the pain of osteoarthritis. Here, at the Arthritis Treatment Center, we are conducting a number of clinical trials evaluating the effectiveness of antibodies directed against NGF to help relieve the pain of osteoarthritis in the knee and hip. If you are interested in participating in any of these studies, please call us at 301-624-1164 to find which study may be right for you!

Sea Gold… It’s the purest form of Omega-3 fish oil available.

Research studies show that the health benefits from Omega 3 fish oil are downright amazing. Omega-3 fish oils have

been recommended by more rheumatologists than any other dietary supplement for the control of the inflammation that

accompanies rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and other forms for inflammatory arthritis. Studies show that

supplementation with fish oils can markedly reduce morning stiffness and the number of painful joints

for people who have rheumatoid arthritis. And Sea Gold is the purest, most effective dietary fish oil

manufactured.

Omega-3 supplements may provide the following benefits to make you happier and healthier:

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Reduces breast, colon and prostate cancer.

Live a strong healthier life!

Reduce your risk of arthritis, heart attack, stroke, and sudden death.

And now it's time to put all these Omega 3 fish oil health benefits to work by eating more oily fish and taking quality

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