MARCH 2013 Edition Insider Tips for Healthy, Wealthy & Happy Living COMPLIMENTS OF DR. BARRY LYCKA Meet Dr. Lycka s Biggest Fan: up! 99.3 Radio s Charlee Morgan (also called the Oprah of Edmonton!) You ve probably heard Charlee Morgan on Edmonton air-waves. Also called Edmonton s Oprah, she s the voice you hear midday, Monday to Friday on up! 99.3 radio. Behind the microphone, Charlee Morgan is a huge fan of Dr. Lycka s. She s such a fan that over the next few months, Charlee will be sharing with her listeners her experience with Dr. Lycka. Listen to Charlee interview Dr. Lycka on our website! www.barrylyckamd.com We ll bring you Charlee s journey with Dr. Lycka over the next few issues of The New You. In the meantime, we thought we d share with you a few things that you didn t know about Charlee. she is addicted to the Young & Restless Her fantasy superpower is the ability to time travel Her favourite band is U2 she shares her home with three rescue pets, Lola the Chihuahua cross, Ziggy the Dobie/Shep cross and baby Bella Blue the Siamese cat Need to Sell Your Home? Use A Home Stager! Stephanie Lycka, certified stager, knows how to get houses sold. If you are putting your house up for sale, contact her for help! Go to www.unforgettable-spaces.com for information on how you can instantly make your home more appealing to a buyer! You can also phone her at 780-991-6723. Sell your home quicker, and for the best possible price! Facebook Fun! Are you a friend of ours on Facebook yet? What are you waiting for? Exclusive news, contests and more! Search for Barry Lycka, like our page and join the fun.
Ask the Doctor Q Just a question with regard to sun protection. I mentioned to my massage therapist that even though I was wearing an SPF 30 last summer, I could see tan lines where my bra was. She told me that most fabrics offer little sun protection. If that s the case, shouldn t we be wearing sunscreen all over before we get dressed? Could this be why there are so many cases of skin cancer and shouldn t there be SPF in all body lotions? Margo Staniforth A Thank you for sending me this excellent question! The current recommendation by the Canadian Skin Cancer Foundation is to wear sunscreen every single day, and in every place the sun shines. I always recommend that people should limit their exposure during the hottest and sunniest time of day (between 10 4 pm) and seek shade whenever possible. Clothes do provide different levels of UV protection, depending on many factors. Dark colours generally provide more protection than light colours. Tightly woven fabric protects better than loosely woven clothing, and dry fabric is generally more protective than wet fabric. Be aware that covering up doesn t block out all UV rays. If you can see light through a fabric, UV rays can get through too. Finally, I always recommend that people use a stronger sunscreen (45 or greater) on the face. I remain most sincerely yours, Dr. Barry A. S. Lycka MD FRCPC Have a question for Dr. Lycka? Email us at lyckainfo@telus.net Just by sending us a question you ll be entered to win an ipad and receive one, $5.00 Tim Horton s gift card! Amazing Clients Share Their Stories I did not feel like I was being judged. Both Dr. Lycka and the nurses were extremely friendly, attentive, and answered all my questions. I can now wear a tee-shirt and blue jeans again! He has improved my self esteem 100%. - J.K, age 51, March, 2012 Win an ipad, and receive one, $5.00 Tim Horton s gift card just by submitting a testimonial! Email your testimonial to lyckainfo@telus.net. We will be sure to just publish your initials (not your name). Look Less Tired and More Refreshed with A Filler Treatment! Coming Soon - A New Solution to Deal with Under Eye Circles! Fillers have come a long way since we introduced them over a decade ago. The ingredients in filler injections are becoming more and more specialized and sophisticated. What does this mean for you? We re better able to directly treat specific problem areas now than ever before. AFTER FILLER > < BEFORE FILLER Take for example, Dr. Lycka s Softlift procedure. It s a popular treatment that combines the benefits of Botox Cosmetic and Juvéderm to address multiple signs of aging at one time, for an overall refreshed look that s subtle and natural looking. Also coming soon will be a filler product that is specifically designed for under eye circles! Watch for this amazing product called Redensity II from Clarion, we will be offering it very soon in our office. Reclaim your youth and finally address those little lines, wrinkles and loose skin affecting your face. To learn if fillers are right for you, and to learn more about the different fillers available, contact us at 780.665.2595 to book a consultation.
Learn the Latest On www.yourcosmeticdoctor.tv Your Cosmetic Doctor TV is the easiest and fastest way to learn industry secrets from the world of cosmetic dermatology. On recent episodes of Your Cosmetic Doctor, Dr. Lycka reveals: Natural breast augmentation using your own fat liposuction and Liposculpture to sculpt your body and change your lifestyle 5 bizarre Hollywood beauty secrets that will make you smile Make sure you bookmark this link on your computer as we re updating episodes all the time. Check it out at www.yourcosmeticdoctor.tv. Congratulations to Lorraine! We would like to congratulate Lorraine Smith, our December grand-prize winner of an ipad! Lorraine simply entered the monthly trivia contest, and with the correct answer, won herself this amazing prize! Never fear if you d like to win an ipad too, it s such a popular contest, we ll be giving another one away at the end of April! It s so simple to enter. All you have to do is email us and answer one of our monthly trivia questions. Or, tell us what you like about the newsletter, our new website, or provide a testimonial about Dr. Lycka. All entries should be emailed to lyckainfo@telus.net. And as a bonus, everyone who enters will be sent one $5 Tim Horton s gift card. Contest closes April 30th, so don t delay! Enter as often as you like. February Trivia Answers: Q. Approximately what percentage of Valentine s Day cards are purchased by women? A. 85% Q. When is the next Leap Year? A. 2016 A Revolution in Early Skin Cancer Detection Has Arrived! The Verisante Aura is our Procedure of the Month Detecting skin cancer in its earliest stages has always been a challenge for dermatologists, but now an amazing new technology has been developed. Dr. Lycka is one of the first in the world to offer the diagnostic tool known as the Verisante Aura. It offers a quick, non-invasive and reliable method for detecting skin cancer. The ability to detect skin cancer in its earliest stages gives doctors more treatment options and better outcomes for patients. The Verisante Aura is a spectroscopy system, which means it shines a special light on the skin. If skin cancer cells are present, the light will cause them to vibrate at a different frequency than normal cells. These vibrations are picked up by a mass spectrometer. This procedure is appropriate for anyone who is concerned about skin cancer. Do you have a family history, a large number of moles, a lighter complexion, or are just concerned about skin cancer in general? If so, you should book an appointment to check your skin using this device. Please note this procedure is not currently covered by Alberta Health. Phone us at 780.665.2595 to book an appointment today, and give yourself peace of mind about your moles.
Fun with Hot Cross Buns If you want to try your own, here is a great recipe! Easter falls in March this year, and with this special time, comes many different traditions and memories. One such tradition is the Hot Cross Bun, which is traditionally eaten on Good Friday. They are a spiced, sweet bun, made with currents or raisins, and are marked with a cross on the top to symbolize the Crucifixion. Did you know there are many superstitions associated with the Hot Cross Bun? Buns baked and served on Good Friday will not spoil or mold during the subsequent year. Giving a piece of the bun to someone who is ill will help them recover. Sharing a hot crossed bun with another is supposed to ensure friendship throughout the coming year, particularly if half for you and half for me, between us two shall goodwill be is said at the time. Hot crossed buns will protect you against shipwreck if taken on a sea voyage. The buns will protect against fires and ensure that all breads turn out perfectly, if hung in the kitchen. PREPARATION INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup warm water 1 pkg active dry yeast 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour 2 tbsp cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground cloves 3/4 cup milk, warmed 1/4 cup melted butter 1 egg 1 egg yolk 1/2 cup dried currants 1/4 cup chopped candied peel, mixed Glaze 2 tbsp granulated sugar 2 tbsp water Icing 1/2 cup icing sugar 2 tsp water In small bowl, dissolve 1 tbsp of the sugar in warm water. Sprinkle in yeast, let stand for 10 minutes or until frothy. Meanwhile, in large bowl, blend together remaining sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and cloves, make well in center. Whisk together milk, butter, egg and egg yolk, pour into well. Pour in yeast mixture, with wooden spoon, stir until soft dough forms. Turn out dough onto lightly floured surface; knead for 8 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl, turning to grease all over. Cover with plastic wrap; let rise in warm draft-free place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour. Punch down dough; turn out onto lightly floured surface. Knead in currants and peel. Shape into 12-inch (30 cm) log; with serrated knife, cut into 9 pieces, Shape each into ball, stretching and pinching dough underneath to make tops smooth. Place 2 inches (5 cm) apart on greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled in bulk, about 35 minutes. Bake in center of 400ºF (200ºC) oven for about 15 minutes or until golden brown. Glaze: In saucepan, stir sugar with water over medium heat until dissolved; brush over buns. Let cool in pan. Icing: Stir icing sugar with water. Using piping bag fitted with round tip, pipe cross on top of each cooled bun.
Readers Share Their Condolences Hi Everyone This month, Dr. Barry and Dr. Lucie asked me to write and share a special note with you all. My name is Geishi, and I was a very special friend of Willie s. In fact, as the special companion to Dr. Barry and Dr. Lucie s grand-daughters Roxie and Sophie, Willie and I would get together at family functions, BBQs and Sunday night dinners. Meet Geishi! Like all of you out there, I am very sad that Willie has passed away. Many of you took the time to write special notes of condolence to our family, and I would like to say thank you. Here are just a few of the notes we received: Laurene wrote: I share your sorrow in the death of Willie. I love your newsletter, but I always read what Willie had to say first. A pet is a member of the family and they have unconditional love for us. One blessing is all the wonderful memories of Willie that will always be with you. Please put a picture of Willie in your office so you can always remember this wonderful dog. Kathryn wrote to say, My condolences to you and your family. Our family pets give us much joy and happiness in our lives and I know Willlie will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Marlene said: I was so to sorry to hear of the passing of Willie. I felt like I knew him through your numerous writings of his escapades. I am glad that you are going to write a book about his adventures and look forward to being able to purchase it in remembrance of Willie and in support of the Humane Society. Speaking of Willie s book, we are organizing it and will have the details on its release very soon. Please stay tuned. In the meantime, I hope to continue to bring you a little personal perspective of our family in months to come. I thought I would start by sharing a picture of myself with my two loyal friends Roxie and Sophie. Talk to you next month! Geishi Win an ipad Q What is the flower for the month of March? Think A) Rose B) Daffodil C) Snowdrop you know the answer? Just by answering Willie s question, you ll be entered to win an ipad and receive one, $5.00 Tim Horton s gift card. Email your answer to lyckainfo@telus.net.
On the Lighter Side Sun Safety Presented by the Canadian Skin Cancer Foundation For many of us reality television shows are a big part of our TV viewing lives. Young or old, women tune in to see upcoming models, dating shows and whole body makeovers - quite often feeling inspired by them. Quote of the Month For everyone, well-being is a journey. The secret is committing to that journey, and taking those first steps with hope and belief in yourself. - Deepak Chopra March Trivia What is the flower for the month of March? A) Rose B) Daffodil C) Snowdrop Be entered to win an ipad, and receive one, $5.00 Tim Horton s gift card just by answering our monthly trivia question! Email your answer to lyckainfo@telus.net. Contact Us Dr. Barry Lycka 780, First Edmonton Place 10665 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3S9 780.665.2595 Email: lyckainfo@telus.net www.barrylyckamd.com However, research has found that women who watch reality television programs are at least twice as likely as non-viewers to use tanning lamps, or tan outdoors, for hours at a time. The study doesn t prove that the shows drive women to tanning booths, but it does suggest there is a significant influence on the viewers and that these shows aren t promoting a healthy view on tanning. Remember, tanning is linked to a higher risk of skin cancer, and will seriously harm your health. You don t need to be a warm shade of bronze to be beautiful. Try to stay out of the sun during the hottest part of the day and make sure you are covered up and protected with sunscreen when you are outside. For more information on sun safety or how you can support the Canadian Skin Cancer Foundation, please visit our website at www.canadianskincancerfoundation.com or call us at (780) 423-2723. CANADIAN SKIN CANCER FOUNDATION S REDS, WHITES & BLUES SAVE THE DATE! FRIDAY, MAY 24TH, 2013 Dr. Lycka is a proud member of the Doctors for the Practice of Safe & Ethical Aesthetic Medicine. Look for this symbol when considering any cosmetic procedure! Thanks for taking the time to read our newsletter! We hope you find it interesting, amusing and informative! We welcome your comments and feedback.