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Mobile Mom Squad! – Visits The Elizabeth House

by Filed Under: Baby & Kids, Health & Wellness, In the News, Interviews

This special edition of Health in Heels with Dr. Lisa takes on the road with Dr. Lisa’s Mobile Mom Squad to help moms in need!

This is Dr. Lisa’s first outing with the Mom Squad delivering support, education and much needed  prenatal supplements provided by Duchesnay USA
Pasadena,

Pregnancy Health Aide (PHA), an online resource center dedicated to providing prenatal care, education and tools to underprivileged expectant mothers, today announced the launch of the Mobile Mom Squad, a vehicle that provides health service delivery to needy moms-to-be around the world.

As part of the Mobile Moms Squad’s initial voyage, Dr. Lisa Masterson, will be delivering boxes of prenatal supplements to Pasadena County’s (California) Elizabeth House, a residential shelter committed to ending the cycle of homelessness and abuse among women and children. The launch event will take place from 11am-1pm PT at Elizabeth House, 760 Santa Barbara Street, Pasadena, CA 91101. The CDC recommends that all women of childbearing age incorporate 0.4 mg of folic acid every day, ideally starting at least one month before getting pregnant, to help prevent major birth defects. Being that 50% of pregnancies are unplanned and that many Elizabeth House residents do not have access to prenatal care, Duchesny USA, the makers of Mteryti® and Mteryti® folic 5, has donated 10,000 boxes of its uniquely formulated prenatal supplements.


“Mobile health vehicles are not a new concept, but our approach is new and different because we are helping a portion of the 20 percent of women nationwide who don’t have access to prenatal care,” said Dr. Lisa Masterson. “With the help of Duchesnay USA, we have been able to provide some of these women with Mteryti® and Mteryti® folic 5; two supplements that contain folic acid, an important supplement that can help prevent birth defects.” For more information, please visit www.pregnancyhealthaide.com

About Pregnancy Health Aide
Pregnancy Health Aide (PHA) helps pregnant mothers survive and enjoy better health in the USA and in some of the poorest regions of the world. PHA brings volunteer physicians to treat needy women and children and provides training to local healthcare personnel to improve the standard of available medical care and decrease mother-child transmission of HIV/AIDs. PHA offers regular prenatal exams to ensure healthy pregnancies and deliveries, as well as education and counseling to provide mothers-to- be with important diet, exercise and stress reduction tips. The Mobile Mom Squad is the latest PHA project, designed to take its services on the road and bring them to the needy. For more information, please visit www.pregnancyhealthaide.com.


About Elizabeth House
Elizabeth House is a residential shelter program in the community of Pasadena, California, committed to the health and welfare of adult pregnant women and their children. Elizabeth House is the only 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the San Gabriel Valley that specifically addresses the needs of pregnant women who also have small children and who lack adequate shelter and prenatal care. Elizabeth house is committed to its mission of providing shelter, hope and support to homeless pregnant women and their children by addressing their physical, emotional, spiritual and economic needs in a nurturing atmosphere. Elizabeth House has been serving women and children in the Los Angeles area for more than 20 years. For moreinformation, please visit www.elizabethhouse.net.

About Duchesnay USA
Duchesnay USA is a specialty pharmaceutical company with a long-standing commitment to women’s health. Until recently, we focused on filling the void in terms of scientific research and education and on developing pharmacological solutions that are safe and effective for use during pregnancy andbreastfeeding. Today, Duchesnay has broadened its portfolio of products to offer safe and effective therapeutic options that meet the health and quality of life needs of women and their family members at different stages of their lives.

For more information about Duchesnay USA, please visit www.DuchesnayUSA.com.

Playdate w/ Tanika & Nzinga

by Filed Under: Baby & Kids, Health & Wellness, In the News, Interviews

Dr. Lisa Masterson was on location for this special Health in Heels episode at the Elizabeth House in Pasadena to sit down with Nzinga Blake and Tanika Ray of Playdate w/ TNZ. Tanika and Nzinga talk about their new Playdate Project and their efforts to educate and inspire moms.

The 3 also discuss the important work The Elizabeth House is doing for homeless pregnant women in Southern California and everyone cheered the maiden voyage of The Mobil Mom Squad, and activation spearheaded by Dr. Lisa to bring much needed assistance to underprivileged women in America.

Pregnancy Health Aide (PHA), Founded by Former “The Doctors” Co-Host Dr. Lisa Masterson, Launches Mobile Mom Squad to Provide Prenatal Services On Wheels

-First foray includes prenatal supplement giveaway sponsored by Duchesnay USA

Pasadena, Calif, August xx, 2017 – Pregnancy Health Aide (PHA), an online resource center dedicated to providing prenatal care, education and tools to underprivileged expectant mothers, today announced the launch of the Mobile Mom Squad, a vehicle that provides health service delivery to needy moms-to-be around the world.

As part of the Mobile Moms Squad’s initial voyage, Dr. Lisa Masterson, OBGYN, former co-host of The Doctors, PHA founder and creator of Health in Heels with Dr. Lisa , will be delivering boxes of prenatal supplements to Pasadena County’s (California) Elizabeth House, a residential shelter committed to ending the cycle of homelessness and abuse among women and children. The launch event will take place from 11am-1pm PT at Elizabeth House, 760 Santa Barbara Street, Pasadena, CA 91101.

The CDC recommends that all women of childbearing age incorporate 0.4 mg of folic acid every day, ideally starting at least one month before getting pregnant, to help prevent major birth defects. Being that 50% of pregnancies are unplanned and that many Elizabeth House residents do not have access to prenatal care, Duchesny USA, the makers of Mteryti® and Mteryti® folic 5, has donated 10,000 boxes of its uniquely formulated prenatal supplements.

“Mobile health vehicles are not a new concept, but our approach is new and different because we are helping a portion of the 20 percent of women nationwide who don’t have access to prenatal care,” said Dr. Lisa Masterson. “With the help of Duchesnay USA, we have been able to provide some of these women with Mteryti® and Mteryti® folic 5; two supplements that contain folic acid, an important supplement that can help prevent birth defects.”

For more information, please visit www.pregnancyhealthaide.com

About Pregnancy Health Aide

Pregnancy Health Aide (PHA) helps pregnant mothers survive and enjoy better health in the USA and in some of the poorest regions of the world. PHA brings volunteer physicians to treat needy women and children and provides training to local healthcare personnel to improve the standard of available medical care and decrease mother-child transmission of HIV/AIDs. PHA offers regular prenatal exams to ensure healthy pregnancies and deliveries, as well as education and counseling to provide mothers-to-be with important diet, exercise and stress reduction tips. The Mobile Mom Squad is the latest PHA project, designed to take its services on the road and bring them to the needy. For more information, please visit www.pregnancyhealthaide.com.

About Elizabeth House

Elizabeth House is a residential shelter program in the community of Pasadena, California, committed to the health and welfare of adult pregnant women and their children. Elizabeth House is the only 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the San Gabriel Valley that specifically addresses the needs of pregnant women who also have small children and who lack adequate shelter and prenatal care. Elizabeth house is committed to its mission of providing shelter, hope and support to homeless pregnant women and their children by addressing their physical, emotional, spiritual and economic needs in a nurturing atmosphere. Elizabeth House has been serving women and children in the Los Angeles area for more than 20 years. For more information, please visit www.elizabethhouse.net.

About Duchesnay USA

Duchesnay USA is a specialty pharmaceutical company with a long-standing commitment to women’s health. Until recently, we focused on filling the void in terms of scientific research and education and on developing pharmacological solutions that are safe and effective for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Today, Duchesnay has broadened its portfolio of products to offer safe and effective therapeutic options that meet the health and quality of life needs of women and their family members at different stages of their lives.

For more information about Duchesnay USA, please visit www.DuchesnayUSA.com.

Vaginal Kung-Fu: How Strong is Your Vagina?

by Filed Under: Ask Dr. Lisa, Health & Wellness

Hi and welcome to Health in Heels with Dr. Lisa.

Vaginal Kung Fu, also known as Vaginal Weightlifting, is an ancient Taoist practice using the contraction of pelvic floor muscles to lift an object inserted in the vagina. The strengthening of the pelvic floor can lead to more intense and pleasurable orgasms.

So how can you strengthen your pelvic floor and get a stronger orgasm?

The way the vaginal muscles work is the moment there’s something inside like the muscles will automatically grab onto it. The heavier the object, the harder the vaginal muscles have to work to hold it in.

Vaginal Kung Fu masters use what are called Jade Eggs, small polished stones that you hold in your vagina. The Jade Eggs have a hole drilled through them, so you can attach weights.

Once you’ve attached some weight, pop the egg inside, clench your muscles and stand still with your legs apart and your back upright and start to swing the pouch by thrusting your pelvis forwards and backwards to create a pendulum effect.

Count to ten to begin with and then hold the weight with your hand and give yourself a short break. Gradually increase the time as muscular control is gained.

Most importantly, respect your body and it’s limits and have fun!

Thanks so much for watching my video.  I hope this information was helpful, if you have any questions or comments, feel free to submit them in the comments below or on my Twitter or Facebook page.

Hope this video was helpful, if you have any questions or comments, feel free to submit them in the comments below or on my Twitter or Facebook page.

As always, I’m Dr. Lisa reminding you to be well and be fabulous!

 

Resources:

https://www.instagram.com/kimanami/

http://kimanami.com/vaginal–kung–fu-webinar-2017/

http://secretsofjade.com/jade-eggs/vaginal–kung–fu/

Tatyana Kozhevnikova (Search)  http://www.intimfitness.com/

Dr. Lisa Talks Birth Control Options

by Filed Under: Ask Dr. Lisa, Baby & Kids, Health & Wellness

Hello and welcome to Health in Heels with Dr. Lisa!

If you are sexually active and are not ready to become a parent, it is important to use birth
control to protect yourself from pregnancy. For men, it’s simple: Use a condom or get a vasectomy), but for women, there are a multitude of birth control options.

My video breaks down many of your options:

There are 3 main-types of birth control: Barrier Methods, Intrauterine Methods (or IUD), Hormonal Methods.Barrier methods are what we are most familiar with. These include products that block the sperm from getting to the cervix and usually include nonoxynol-9 spermicide.

Intrauterine Methods (IUD) is implanted by your gynecologist.

Hormone Methods – releases a combination of progestin and estrogen.

  • Multiple Delivery methods: patch, injections, implant, oral (aka “the pill”)

  •  “Emergency contraception” Plan B and regular contraception differ.  Be sure to consult you doctor.

 

For more information talk to your OBGYN, or visit the CDC’s contraceptive website. I’ll post the link below.

Hope this video was helpful, if you have any questions or comments, feel free to submit them in the comments below or on my Twitter or Facebook page.

Thanks for tuning in, as always, I’m Dr. Lisa reminding you to be well and be fabulous!

 

Resources:

http://www.healthline.com/health/birth–control/over-the-counter-birth–control#1

 

DOs and DON’TS of Eyelash extension

by Filed Under: Ask Dr. Lisa, Beauty & Fashion, Health & Wellness

Hello and welcome to Health in Heels with Dr. Lisa!

We are all looking for a fuller, and natural looking lash. If you find mascara and falsies to look too heavy and fake, and good lash extension may be exactly what you are looking for.

As opposed to falsies (which glue a prepared lash on top of your current lashes), lash extensions volumize your lashes by applying single lashes in between your lashes for a fuller, more natural look. Here are some things when considering lash extensions.

1: Research your technician. Make sure they are licensed and they have examples of work to show you. Remember this person is applying glue very close to your eyeball, so you want to be very sure they have the proper training. You’ll want them to do a “patch test” to make sure you don’t have an allergic reaction to the lash glue.

2: Lashes Extensions come in all different thicknesses, lengths, and degree of curl. Make sure your lash technician does a thorough consultation before getting started to make sure you are getting the lashes you want. You don’t want to go in wanting a little extra volume and leave with dramatic super dense lashes, or vice versa. Once you’re ready to begin, expect to be in the chair for about two hours.

3: Lash Extension aftercare is SUPER important. Groom your lashes daily with a clean spoolie. Your lashes exist to catch dirt and debris, so it’s important to wash them daily. Gently rub diluted baby shampoo over your lashes once a day.

4: Ditch the waterproof mascara (or any oil based product for that matter). Waterproof eye make-up contains oils that destroy the lash glue and will result in your lashes falling out prematurely. Check the ingredients of your makeup and removers before applying them near your lash extensions.

5: Your lash extensions should lash as long as your natural lash cycle (about six to eight weeks). Make sure your lashes make it by treating them gently. Don’t rub your eyes with a towel or sleep face down on a pillow.

Follow these tips and you’re sure to have the perfect lashes you will love.

Thanks so much for watching my video. I hope this video was helpful, if you have any questions or comments, be sure to submit them in the comments below or on my Twitter or Facebook page.

Thanks for tuning in, as always, I’m Dr. Lisa reminding you to be well and be fabulous!

 

Resources:

 

The Right Brazilian: Waxing Tips

by Filed Under: Ask Dr. Lisa, Beauty & Fashion, Health & Wellness

Welcome to Health in Heels with Dr. Lisa,

Spring Break is coming up in April, and that means bathing suit season is right around the corner. If you want the smoothest bikini area, you can’t beat a Brazilian wax. Especially if you are a first-timer, Brazilians can be a little scary, but they don’t have to be.

Here are a few tips before you get your wax on:

  1. You want the hair to be at least a quarter-inch long, which means not shaving for two to four weeks, depending on how quickly your hair grows.
  2. It’s going to hurt, especially if it’s your first time. Why? The bulb of a first-timer’s hair is larger than the pore it’s being pulled from. Regular waxes make the hair finer and the bulb smaller. But even if you are a regular, it’s still going to hurt. You can use an OTC Lidocaine spray [recommendation] 10 minutes before your wax to help with the pain.
  3. You can also take an anti-inflammatoires like Ibuprofen.
  4. If you are on your period, you can still get a Brazilian, but alert your waxing technician in advance and wear a tampon. Most technicians are OK with working around the string, but it may hurt more since your skin is more sensitive during your period.
  5. After the wax use a soothing serum with aloe vera or tea tree lotion to prevent ingrown hairs.
  6. And exfoliating between waxing helps.
  7. You should only get a Brazilian wax if you have healthy skin. Do not go to the the salon if you have a sunburn, or you have a skin condition like psoriasis or sores.

Something to think about:
If you are on accutane [other medications]- the Rx leaves skin thinner and susceptible to tearing.

Also, do not go tanning right after a Brazilian wax. The waxing removes a layer of skin vital to UV Ray Protection.

Resources:

Hope this video was helpful, if you have any questions or comments, be sure to submit them in the comments below or on my Twitter or Facebook page.

Thanks for tuning in, as always, I’m Dr. Lisa reminding you to be well and be fabulous!

A Healthy Way to Detox

by Filed Under: Food & Drink, Health & Wellness

Hello and welcome to Health in Heels with Dr. Lisa!

Are you ready to detox after some winter indulgences? We are coming off the holiday season where many of us indulged a little too much. Halloween Candy, Thanksgiving Pie, Egg-Nog, New Year Champagne, and of course those little heart-shaped chocolates.

When people hear “detox” they think of extremely restrictive diets accompanied by irregular and frequent bowel movements. But “detoxing” doesn’t’ have to be torture. In fact, when you eat the right foods, in the right balance, your body naturally rids itself of excess waste and unwanted compounds. And that is the theory behind Clean Eating Detox.

By eating unprocessed whole foods, a Clean Eating detox can help you overcome cravings for sugar and other processed foods, restore your gut health, and remove toxins and extra body fat.

Unlike extremely restrictive diets like juice cleanses (which all but abolishes protein), you can actually sustain a Clean Eating Detox over a longer period of time, just follow these three simple tips:

  1. Get enough lean protein, and distribute it throughout the day. Women need at least 50-60 grams of protien a day (more for active women). So make sure you are consuming 20-30 grams of lean protein every 4-6 hours. That’s a 4 oz salmon filet, a half-cup of diced chicken breast, or a half-cup of black beans.
  2. Switch your carb sources. Try to get most of your carbohydrates from vegetables and whole grains instead of sugars and flour. Make sure you are getting no fewer than 120 grams of carbs per day.
  3. Keep calories down and spread throughout the day. A low-calorie diet for women should be between 1500 and 1800 calories with 350 at breakfast, 450 at lunch, 550 at dinner and two 150 calories snacks in between.
  4. In order to make a lower calorie diet enjoyable, avoid added sugars and saturated fats that suck of calories without leaving you feel full.
  5. It’s also a good idea to take some form of nutrient supplement while you are calorie restricting.

I’ll post links to some of my favorite clean eating recipes below.

Hope this video was helpful, if you have any questions or comments, feel free to submit them in the comments below or on my Twitter or Facebook page.



Thanks for checking out Health in Heels, as always, I’m Dr. Lisa reminding you to be well and be fabulous!

References:

http://dailyburn.com/life/recipes/how-to-detox-healthy-recipes/
http://www.loseweightbyeating.com/detox-diet-week-7-day-weight-loss-cleanse/

Recipes:
http://www.thephilosophie.com/blogs/recipes/tagged/philosophie-cleanse

http://dailyburn.com/life/recipes/how-to-detox-healthy-recipes/

Try this Simple Green Protein Detox Smoothie

½ cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tablespoon almond butter
1 banana
2 cups mixed greens (kale, chard and spinach)

Red Beet Detox Smoothie

 

1 small beetroot (washed, peeled and diced)
5 strawberries
2 frozen bananas
3 soaked dates (soak dates in filtered water overnight)
1 scoop raw meal powder
2 soaked prunes (soak prunes in filtered water overnight)
1 cup almond milk
Blend the chopped beets with 3 tbsp. of almond milk for 1 minute, then slowly add the rest of the ingredients one at a time and process until smooth.

Facts about the Zika Virus Every Woman Should Know

by Filed Under: Health & Wellness, In the News

On our latest Health in Heels with Dr. Lisa segment, we discuss what you need to know about Zika.

Last summer, the Zika virus was getting a lot over media coverage, which has all but stopped. But that doesn’t mean the virus has gone away, and women aren’t still at risk. In fact, Brownsville, TX was added to the Zika travel guidance as a place to avoid in late October.

https://youtu.be/B4cH3g3tJ1k

So here is what you need to know about Zika:

  • The virus is spread by mosquito bites. It enters the bloodstream of the infected person and can be transmitted through sex even if the infected person does not have symptoms.
  • The virus can be transmitted from mother to fetus and can cause birth defects.
  • If you are pregnant do not travel to areas with Zika. Includes Brownsville, TX and south Florida and many areas in the Caribbean, Central, and South America.

If you do travel to a country that has a Zika travel alert, be sure to take these precautions:

  • Prevent mosquito bites by using an EPA approved insect repellent. EPA-registered insect repellents are proven safe and effective, even for pregnant and breastfeeding women
  • Keep mosquitoes outside by staying in places with air conditioning and with window/door screens.
  • Protect yourself during sex. Women- consider using condoms or not having sex for at least 8 weeks after travel (if you don’t have symptoms) or for at least 8 weeks from the start of symptoms (or Zika diagnosis) if you develop Zika.
  • Avoid areas where there is standing water because they attract mosquitoes.

We’ll post links to the CDC’s travel and prevention guidance below.https://www.cdc.gov/zika/.

Hope this information was helpful, if you have any questions or comments, feel free to submit them in the comments below or on my Twitter or Facebook page.

And feel free to follow my new Instagram page!   We’re having so much fun.

Thanks for checking us out, as always, I’m Dr. Lisa reminding you to be well and be fabulous!

 

Ask Dr. Lisa: Can Oral Sex Prevent Cancer?

by Filed Under: Ask Dr. Lisa, Health & Wellness

In this episode of Health in Heels with Dr. Lisa – Ask Dr. Lisa edition, a viewer inquires about something her boyfriend told her… The viewer shared that her boyfriend claimed that oral sex can help prevent cancer.

Check out the video to hear Dr. Lisa’s response.

 

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Ask Dr. Lisa: Can I Chose the Sex of My Baby?

by Filed Under: Ask Dr. Lisa, Baby & Kids, Health & Wellness

In this episode of Health in Heels with Dr Lisa: Ask Dr. Lisa Edition, a viewer from Albania asks if there is anything special they can do to make sure that they have a baby boy.

Dr. Lisa discuss myths surrounding caloric intake, potassium and timing sexual intercourse with the ovulation cycle.

Check out the video to hear Dr. Lisa’s insight.  If you have a question that you’d like to ask, you can do so on our Twitter or Facebook accounts.  Click the icons below.

As always, be sure to like and subscribe on our YouTube channel & remember to “be well and Fabulous!”