The Clinic radio show theme
March 2, 2010 by admin
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JewellTV (Jewell Productions) produces MERLIN Water Conservation Valve Project
January 21, 2010 by admin
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Tackling kid’s obesity by color coding foods.
September 22, 2009 by admin
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Joanna Dolgoff, M.D., creator of “Dr. Dolgoff’s Lighter Weigh” Child and Adolescent Weight Management Program in Roslyn, N.Y. was recently interviewed by Channel 9 News.
How To Prevent Allergies in the home video
August 18, 2009 by admin
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Watch this video produced by Jewell Productions called
“How to prevent allergies in the home”
Jewell Productions & Castlebridge Enterprises, Inc, produces water conservation documentary “Voice of MERLIN…?”
August 15, 2009 by admin
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Jewell Productions TV in association with Castlebridge Enterprises, Inc produced the water conservation video to highlight, educate and give a possible solution to the current global water shortage. The video entilted
“Voice of MERLIN…?” is about a new innovative engineering concept built into a water conservation valve, THE MERLIN, that can be used in the homes and in the environment to help prevent and reduce unintended water waste. The patented technology in the MERLIN is in the development prototype phase 1 stage with current modifcations and plans to develop the protoype 2 model. The developers hope to have the product in the commercial market by the end of next year.
“Killer Tans” and Skin Cancers
July 30, 2009 by admin
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Dr Jewell MD - How to Recognize Melanoma Skin Cancer
Dr Jewell MD - How To Recognize Basal Cell Carcinoma Skin Cancer
Nowadays the term ‘Killer tans’ connotates something more sinister and dangerous to the public’s ear…the underlying message of “potential skin cancers” risk increases significantly in people who spend many hours in the harmful UV sunlight tanning on the beach or outdoor poolside. Even more sinister and dangerous is the believe or myth that suntanning in popular tanning salons is a “safer” way to get a “killer tan”. Nothing could be far from the truth. In fact, there is evidence and a strong concensus among professional health care providers that “… exposure to UV radiation during indoor tanning increases the risk of melanomas, especially when that exposure occurs at an early age….” said Steven E. Zimmet, MD of Zimmet Vein & Dermatology, Austin, Texas and an advisor to dermanetwork.org. Both Dr Zimmer and Lauren Wright, director of Dermanetwork.org, said that policy and law makers are making it harder for young teens to get access to tanning beds which in turn will help to “save lives…”
Indoor tanning beds can give you a “killer tan” look with only a few minutes of exposure, two or three times a week. But don’t be fooled to think that it is a harmless way to get a tan. Tanning beds are not without risk. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that continued use of a tanning bed increases your risk of developing skin cancer by up to 2.5 times and MayoHealthSystem.com advises limiting UV exposure and taking steps to protect yourself in the tanning bed. It is advisable to begin slowly when you use a tanning bed for the first time, and talk to the salon attendant about the recommended tanning limit for beginners. As your skin produces melatonin, you will be able to increase your time in the tanning bed.
Suntan beds emits UV light so it is important to apply sunscreen to the skin to prevent burning and decrease risk of skin cancer. Protect your face with sunblock to help prevent premature aging.
Wear tanning goggles. The strength of the UV rays in a tanning bed is very strong and your vision may suffer without protection. Tanning goggles are tiny and fit snugly over the eye sockets. Using a tanning bed without the proper goggles may harm your vision.
Apply a moisturizer before dressing, after the tanning session, to compensate for the loss of water from the body and skin. Hydrating both externally with moisturizers and internally by drinking water is important.
Tanning beds are dangerous, and the more you use them, the more you risk developing skin cancer. Exposure to UV rays increases your risk of premature aging, wrinkling, and the development of unsightly hyper-pigmentation spots.
Listen to Dr Jewell talking about HYPERPIGMENTATION and SKIN CANCER on World Talk Radio with Skin Health Today Radio show Host, Celeste Hilling.
There are many ways to stay safe in the sun and reduce the risks of getting skin cancers.
Read Dr Jewell’s articles:
How to stay safe in the sun
http://www.ehow.com/how_2183254_stay-safe-sun.html
How to Do a Self Skin Exam
http://www.ehow.com/how_2109598_do-self-skin-exam.html
For full article and press release on “Term Killer Tan Could Have New Meaning, Say Experts” click on
http://www.dermanetwork.org/news/news_details.asp?ID=550
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http://www.dermanetwork.org/
http://www.dermanetwork.org/blog/
CARE -Women’s Health Clinics in Nepal need help
July 19, 2009 by admin
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The world celebrates those mountain climbers who summit the dangerous peaks of Nepal and live to tell about it. But farther down the Himalayan slopes, a lesser-known group of hikers faces a life-and-death struggle of their own. I’m talking about the expectant mothers of Nepal, home to one of the world’s highest maternal mortality rates. Women in labor sometimes walk steep footpaths for hours or bounce along rough roads in crowded buses before reaching the closest health clinic in serious condition. They hope their journey ends with quality health care. But too often they arrive at clinics with leaky roofs, rusted beds and a lack of basic supplies.
That’s where the Imagine This! team can help. We challenge you to renovate and fully equip a struggling health clinic in Nepal, transforming it into a place that comforts mothers and prepares the workers caring for them.
The pregnant women who conquer alpine hazards every day aren’t asking for a hero’s welcome. But they deserve a dignified place to fight for their lives and those of the next generation.
How To Stay Safe in the Sun
February 15, 2009 by admin
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Watch and read Dr Jewell’s eHow’s article and video on How To Stay Safe in the Sun.
How to Stay Safe in the Sun — powered by eHow.com
How to Understand Leukemia
January 6, 2009 by admin
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Leukemia is a medical condition, or blood cancer, that affects many people, young and old, in the population and is caused by the over production of abnormal white blood cells from the body’s bone marrow. These abnormal cells are known as leukemic cells. The overabundance and rapid growth of the leukemic white blood cells causes chaos and dysfunction to the body’s blood circulatory system and the surrounding tissues and organs.
Image of leukemic cells
There are several types of leukemia classified according to the rate of growth and disease progression. ACUTE LEUKEMIA is the worse of the two types and patients diagnosed with this particular type of leukemia usually become symptomatic at an earlier stage from time of diagnosis, for example, swelling of lymph nodes and multiple infections. The patient’s condition deteriorates and worsens rapidly. CHRONIC LEUKEMIA has a better prognosis than the former type and disease progression is much slower and patients become symptomatic at a much later stage. Frequently, these patients are usually diagnosed during a routine physical check up. However, as leukemic cells continue to grow and increase in number they overcrowd the blood circulatory system and the patient gradually presents with similar symptoms.
Further classification of Acute and Chronic leukemia is divided according to the origin of the leukemic cells. The leukemic cells can be produced from lymphoid cells or myeloid cells found in the bone narrow.
Lymphoid leukemic cells can be called by several names, i.e., lymphobalstic, lymphoid, or lymphocytic leukemia. Myeloid leukemic cells can be called myeloblastic, myeloid, or myelogenous leukemia.
There are four classifications of leukemia:
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) - this type is rapid growth and is the most common leukemia found in children and young adults. Each year approximately 6,000 - 8,000 new cases are diagnosed
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) - this type is slow growth and usually affects adults over the age of 50. Each year approximately 12,000-16,000 new cases are diagnosed.
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)- this type affects the myeloid cells and is rapid growing. It affects both children and adults. Each year there are approximately over 12,000 new cases diagnosed.
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) - this type affects the lymphoid cells and affects the adult population.
RISK FACTORS FOR GETTING LEUKEMIA
A number of factors have been known to increase the risks of getting leukemia. Radiation exposure from x-rays, nuclear radioactive materials, or radiation therapy will probably increase the risk or predisposes a person to getting leukemia. Smoking, benzene containing materials, chemotherapy and certain medical conditions, for example, Down syndrome or some inherited blood disorders have also been known to increase the chance of developing certain types of leukemia.
COMMON SYMPTOMS OF LEUKEMIA Patients diagnosed with leukemia usually present with some common symptoms and can vary in intensity or frequency from person to person. Symptoms of extreme fatigue, tiredness, fever accompanied with night sweats are common complaints. Patients also present with swollen lymph nodes in the neck and armpit areas which are PAINLESS to pressure or touch. Other complains can vary from joint pain or generalized body pain, easy bruising and bleeding of the skin or gum, swollen and painful abdomen (usually from an enlarged spleen or liver), multiple infections and rapid weight loss.
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS FOR LEUKEMIA
The doctor will order several tests before making a diagnosis of leukemia. The initial tests are usually routine physical examination and laboratory tests to check the blood
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: The doctor will check for swollen lymph nodes, joint pain, enlarged spleen or liver.
BLOOD TESTS: Complete blood count (CBC)to check for the levels of white and red blood cells including platelets. High white blood cell count can be an early sign of leukemia, Hemoglobin test can also help the physician to make a diagnosis together with the CBC test result. The hemoglobin level is low in leukemic patients.
BIOPSY
BIOPSY is performed to check for leukemic cells in the bone marrow. It is the only sure way to rule out leukemia since the leukemic cells originate in the bone marrow. There are several ways the doctor can obtain samples of the bone marrow from the patient’s body either by performing a BONE MARROW ASPIRATION or BONE MARROW BIOPSY. The former procedure requires the doctor to remove samples of bone marrow and the latter procedure requires the physician to remove a piece of bone along with bone marrow samples usually taken from the patient’s hip bone.
Jewells performs at Earth Dance Day and collaborates with spiritual band AJNA
September 22, 2008 by admin
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Dr Jewell with Nicholas and Emmy Jewell (Miss Junior Teen Acton American Queen 2008, performed at the annual Earth Dance Day event in San Diego Balboa Park to help save and heal our Planet through music and dance. This year’s theme focused on the Youth population and how teenagers and kids can contribute to their communities by being more environmentally proactive and becoming positive role models for their peers. It also focused on topics to help improve kids health and the planet with more love, compassion and humanity.
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