Do you need an alternative to orthotics? Dr. Vargas is one of only two doctors certified in the greater Houston area to offer the HyProCure foot stent procedure. Dr. Vargas says, “The HyProCure is a stent that is placed in the foot like an ‘implantable orthotic,’ to help improve foot biomechanics or function and eliminates the need for orthotics. It takes less than ten minutes to perform the procedure and has been performed on patients of all ages, from age three to ninety...and all activity levels including long distance runners, basketball players, ballerinas and more.

“When he put my new teeth on I looked one hundred and ten percent different! I’ve gotten lots of compliments from my family and friends and co-workers. I’ve been smiling ever since. The experience was so overwhelming that when I got out to my car, I cried a little. You live your whole life thinking this is just the way you’re going to look...but the change a strong smile can make is amazing!”

Patients love the family-friendly, inviting atmosphere and personal attention of Campbell’s Compounding Pharmacy. If you’re struggling with pain management, Dr. Campbell wants you to know he’s here to help. He says, “For five years I provided hospice care, and that experience gave me a tender heart for those who are suffering from debilitating pain. I know patients are often concerned about addiction or drowsiness from pain pills. We can compound creams that deliver pain relief to the specific area where you need it most...without nausea, mental impairment, or social stigma.”

Wheezing, gasping, panic, and anxiety come with an asthma attack. Dr. Youssef says, “The underlying cause of severe asthma is an excess of smooth muscle tissue lining the airways. During an asthma attack, this muscle constricts the airways, making breathing difficult...and that’s a terrifying feeling. Bronchial Thermoplasty reduces the amount of excess muscle and helps minimize the narrowing of your airways during an asthma attack. If you are over eighteen, already on asthma medication, and are still missing work or school or ending up in the emergency room or hospital due to severe allergy attacks, Bronchial Thermoplasty can dramatically improve your quality of life.”

Too busy to worry about weight loss? You can still see results! Dr. Alford says, “I offer Optifast and Medifast to give busy patients on-the-go simple, effective solutions.” These full and partial meal replacements are pre-packaged, portable, and designed to meet your nutritional needs while helping you lose up to 2 to 5 lbs a week. They are the perfect choice for those living a “grab-and-go” life!

Rehabilitation works best with a diverse team of experts who work together. Each brings special expertise to the table and the whole is greater than the sum of parts. We have experts to address all the different facets of your rehabilitation, but this month the nation celebrates the contribution of physical therapists. Physical therapists design specialized testing and exercise to increase physical function, mobility and safety. We’ve got a state-of-the-art gym with the latest rehabilitation technologies...and a team of people who come to work with real professionalism and an attitude of love.

Max’s Tip: Have an artistic toddler at home? This tip will definitely come in handy. To get rid of those crayon doodles on your walls, apply a light layer of mayonnaise to them. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes and then wipe it away with a damp rag to reveal your spot-free walls!

Even if you still love the color of your counters, they may be showing their age in other ways. Imagine the place where you dropped a mug and left a chip or crack–gone! The discoloration from a hot pan or a water ring on your counter–vanished! The Miracle Method doesn’t just change the look of your surface...it extends the life of your counters by ten to fifteen years. That’s an easy, effective miracle!

“We’ll design and install kitchens, bathrooms, and flooring in any room of your house,” say Renee, Shaun, and Steven McKelvey and Damian. “All About Carpet and Flooring is your one-stop-shop for tile, hardwood, laminate, countertops, and all the things that come together to make your house into a home. We promise personal attention, design advice, an easy-to-understand quote, and installation you can trust!”

“We think a lot about the individuals who deal with cancer,” Rick says, “but that’s only part of the devastation caused by this disease. At the Wealth Design Group, we offer financial planning, investment, and insurance. When handling life insurance policies we see the impact of cancer on the families who are left behind. I know everyone at the Wealth Design Group is proud we’re a Presenting Sponsor. We want families to be protected, safe, and happy for life.”