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Naperville Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson Creates the Best Smiles in Town

In Health and Beauty on November 3, 2011 at 12:19 pm
Naperville Cosmetic Dentist

Naperville Cosmetic Dentist

In Naperville, cosmetic dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson has cornered the market on beautiful smiles. A former Mrs. United States, the Naperville cosmetic dentist specializes in “smile design,” crafting beautiful smiles for Naperville and surrounding suburbs. In fact, her work was so impressive that she achieved accolades from Donald Trump himself, who declared the Naperville cosmetic dentist “a dedication to the profession.”

Naperville cosmetic dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson believes a beautiful smile boosts her patients’ self-esteem, and she makes it her goal to help them achieve perfection. The Naperville cosmetic dentist’s practice, called Smiles by Dr. Gibson, has a wide range of dental services that include Invisalign braces, digital X-rays, and Zoom! teeth whitening. In addition to cosmetic dentistry, the Naperville cosmetic dentist provides family dentistry, including cleanings and DIAGNOdent laser teeth scans. Naperville cosmetic dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson will ensure your family has a lifetime of perfect smiles.

Even celebrities rely on Naperville cosmetic dentist Dr. Gibson for brilliant smiles. With a client list that includes celebrities and other Naperville VIPs, Dr. Gibson has appeared on the cover of the American Association of Women Dentists magazine, a publication of the only dues-based organization for female dentists. A well-respected speaker, Dr. Gibson is a member of the American Association of Women Dentists and the American Dental Association.

The Naperville cosmetic dentist graduated from Tufts University as a merit scholar, winning awards for her prosthodontics and operative dentistry. After graduation, she joined a private practice in Massachusetts, eventually moving to Naperville.

Not only does Naperville cosmetic dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson take care of her regular patients, she works to help those in need find beautiful smiles, as well. Recently Dr. Chiann Gibson was able to help a domestic abuse victim find self-esteem through dental work, thanks to her work on the board of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. AACD has a program called Give Back a Smile, which connects domestic abuse victims with dental work at no cost. Dr. Gibson tracked down more than $70,000 in services for the victim, thanks to two of her colleagues who donated their services.

Through state programs, Naperville cosmetic dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson has connected many local families with free dental care. It gives Dr. Gibson great satisfaction to know her work has helped someone find self-confidence.

When it comes to Naperville, cosmetic dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson is among the most respected cosmetic dentists, with a loyal following. She has had a regular column in the Naperville Sun Times, called Open Wide, in which she discussed dental issues. Her work has also been published in national magazines.

Smiles by Dr. Gibson excels in another way. Naperville cosmetic dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson provides limo service to customers who come in for the Hollywood Smile Makeover treatment. After the treatment, the patient can show off his or her new smile, along with nine friends, in a complimentary limo ride to the restaurant of his or her choice. Dr. Gibson’s Naperville cosmetic dentistry service also includes massage chairs, freshly baked bread, cold drinks, and a coffee bar, among other amenities.

The Naperville cosmetic dentist has earned the respect of the community by providing the best cosmetic dentistry available. Serving Naperville, Aurora, Yorkville, Chicago and surrounding areas, Naperville cosmetic dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson offers a service like no other. For more information, go online to http://www.drchianngibson.com

About Naperville Cosmetic Dentist

Naperville cosmetic dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson is widely known for her skills throughout the state of Illinois and beyond. Her dental practice, Smiles by Dr. Gibson and Associates, has been repeatedly recognized as one of the best in the area with its spa like atmosphere, dedicated staff, and pampering amenities uncommon to the field of dentistry. Dr. Gibson is often called the best Naperville cosmetic dentist by her clients and has been endorsed by Donald Trump. Though well known these days, Dr. Gibson did not earn her reputation as a leading Naperville cosmetic dentist overnight.

Chiann Fan Gibson was born to Taiwanese parents who, in 1971, brought their three daughters from Tokyo to America with barely $200 in their pockets. The Naperville cosmetic dentist recalls that language was a major obstacle at first but she and her sisters excelled academically – all three graduated high school with honors. On her path the become the respected Naperville cosmetic dentist she is today, Dr. Gibson enrolled in the University of Washington where her outgoing personality earned her a spot on the Huskies’ cheerleading squad.

After completing her Childhood Psychology degree from the University of Washington, the future Naperville cosmetic dentist earned a doctorate in Dental Medicine from Boston’s prestigious Tufts University of Dental Medicine. At Tufts, the future Dr. Gibson worked as a clinical instructor and was recognized as a Merit Scholar. To fund her continuing education on the road to becoming a Naperville cosmetic dentist, Gibson entered the world of pageantry. Her successes culminated with her being named Mrs. United States in 2005.

Dr. Chiann Gibson’s educational background also includes graduating with honors from the Hornbook Center for Advanced Clinical Education – an achievement only boasted by 1% of dentists in the United States. The Naperville cosmetic dentist has also studied extensively at Chicago’s own Center for Esthetic Excellence. In her quest to offer her patients the best in service, this Naperville cosmetic dentist has also undergone special training for Invisalign certification.

A long-time Illinois resident, Naperville cosmetic dentist Dr. Gibson is active in many aspects of her community. She has authored a column for the Naperville Sun Times called “Open Wide” in which she offered advice and insight regarding all aspects of dentistry. She is a member of the Illinois State Dental Society, the Fox Valley Dental Society, and the Chicago Dental Society. Though she is located in Naperville, cosmetic dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson is also nationally connected via associations with such groups as the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentists and the California Dental Society.

With only 14 percent of dentists being women, this Naperville cosmetic dentist is surely a role model for young women interested in the profession. In 2006, the American Association of Women Dentists featured Dr. Gibson on the cover of their September issue. In the same year, she was also honored as a Tri-Delta Sorority “Distinguished Delta Alumni” – and in fact, Naperville cosmetic dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson is one of only 66 women bestowed with this honor.

Currently, Dr. Gibson is a highly sought after Naperville cosmetic dentist with an office in the upscale Promenade building in downtown Naperville. She, along with partner Dr. James Arnold, offers services in both preventative and restorative dentistry.

Dr. Chiann is married to Jim Gibson. She and her Emmy award winning husband have one son, James III, and reside in Sugar Grove, Illinois.

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Rick Siskey Tells Charlotte, NC Entrepreneurs How to Succeed in Leadership

In Finance on October 17, 2011 at 4:56 pm
Rick Siskey Charlotte, NC

Rick Siskey Charlotte, NC

Charlotte, NC’s Rick Siskey has two words to describe leadership: lonely and tough. Quoting life and experience as his primary teachers, Charlotte, NC-based Rick Siskey draws on thirty years in business in his work helping others.

One of the biggest mistakes Rick Siskey of Charlotte, NC sees leaders make is getting caught up in the little things. Micromanaging managers turn their employees’ brains to mush, Charlotte, NC’s Rick Siskey explains. These managers, Charlotte, NC-based Rick Siskey thinks, end up getting so caught up in the details, they end up getting nowhere.

According to Rick Siskey, the key to taking your mind off of the little details is hiring people you can trust. To be more specific, the Charlotte, NC businessman suggests to hire people more intelligent than you are, if possible. Good leaders surround themselves with experts in the subjects-at-hand, freeing themselves up to focus on the business of leading, Rick Siskey of Charlotte, NC says.

“Arrogantly pretending to have all the answers will stunt growth,” Rick Siskey of Charlotte, NC says. “Confident people, not arrogant ones, can admit they need other people to be a success.”

Pride—and, specifically, the ability to set pride aside—is one of the biggest keys to success, Charlotte, NC’s Rick Siskey says. Charlotte, NC resident Rick Siskey tells clients that the ability to put business ahead of self is what makes true leaders. Instead of building self, Charlotte, NC’s Rick Siskey says, a leader builds people, which is most important of all.

Rick Siskey of Charlotte, NC, believes true success comes in win-win situations, where everyone has a stake in the outcome. In order to be a good leader, one must have followers.

Finally, while many of those in the business world shy away from failure, Rick Siskey advises his Charlotte, NC clients to embrace failure as the learning experience it is. Siskey believes the true failure is in not learning from your mistakes. This, Rick Siskey of Charlotte, NC says, is what makes a successful businessperson and leader.

For more information, contact Rick Siskey in Charlotte, NC by visiting http://www.siskeyindustries.com

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Timothy Powers Asks: Short Sale – Haven or Hassle for Home Buyers?

In Finance, Real Estate on October 14, 2011 at 8:03 pm
Timothy Powers

Timothy Powers

Timothy Powers of Alamo, a California mortgage expert and Realtor® says buying distressed can often mean stress for a homeowner.

Short sale was a term relatively unknown until the market collapse of 2008, says Timothy Powers. Alamo distressed properties are now in high demand, he adds. Unfortunately many are in terrible shape and may need more TLC than the average buyer can afford, points out Timothy Powers. Some Alamo homeowners in a short sale situation have let the property deteriorate due to diminishing finances.

Also, according to Timothy Powers, Alamo investors have a tendency toward buying short sale homes and foreclosures with cash, often beating out families who need bank financing. As the saying goes, “Money is King” and banks are happy to take cash over a promissory note in a short sale circumstance, says Timothy Powers. Alamo banks are already losing money and can’t afford to risk losing more.

Another issue with distressed sales, says Timothy Powers, is Alamo’s bank approval process. Most banks take quite a while to approve a short sale – sometimes many months. According to Timothy Powers, Alamo’s MLS system now requires agents to note a short sale status on the listing. Many buyers will steer clear of an unapproved short sale for the time involved in pushing it through. It’s a catch 22 though, notes Timothy Powers, as Alamo homeowners often wait to receive an offer prior to approaching the bank.

Often, claims Timothy Powers, Alamo banks are not even aware that the homeowner is trying to sell short of what they own. Real estate agents may puff up the property status by saying that it is a short sale to get offers on the table – sometimes just to look good to the client. When the bank hasn’t pre-approved a short sale, says Timothy Powers, Alamo real estate agents often note “offers subject to review by third party” on the listing.

Other problems that may delay a short sale process, says Timothy Powers: Alamo residents with a second mortgage or equity credit line. A secondary lien holder may stop a short sale in its tracks if they are not willing to settle for less than they are owed. Also, if a homeowner is still paying on the loan, reports Timothy Powers, their Alamo bank or mortgage company have no real incentive to accept less money. A buyer may find it helpful to determine whether or not the property has fallen into default, says Timothy Powers. If Alamo sellers can still afford the home – the bank likely won’t accept a short sale.

Says Timothy Powers, Alamo short sale buyers should be prepared for a long and drawn out home search. It is possible, however, and having an experienced Realtor® in the ring can make the difference between being knocked out or lasting until the banks ring the bell on a short sale.

Timothy Powers began his real estate career in 1989 three years after receiving a BS in Business Administration from St. Mary’s College. His passion and natural talent for real estate led him to open a franchise of Intero Real Estate Services and later Paragon Mortgage Bankers. On top of his professional duties, Timothy Powers also donates his time and skills to a project called East Bay Foreclosure – a firm he established to aid our nation’s military that are facing eviction and foreclosure. Timothy Powers is an Alamo Realtor® and mortgage broker who may be reached by calling (925) 855-1810 x22

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Inga Freise Stahle | Grateful for the Gift of Being Multilingual

In Media, Professionals, Travel on October 12, 2011 at 3:28 pm
Inga Freise Stahle

Inga Freise Stahle

Inga Freise Stahle hasn’t yet found the need to purchase language CD’s online or over the phone. Growing up with German speaking parents in the French speaking part of Switzerland provided a solid foundation for Inga Freise Stahle to become multilingual at a very young age. In school, Inga Freise Stahle learned a third language, English, which was further perfected via traveling and work.

Later, as an adult, Inga Freise Stahle moved to Stockholm where she became proficient – and then fluent – in a fourth language, Swedish. This was made easier, relates Inga Freise Stahle, by the fact that Swedish is a Germanic language. Moving to Portugal allowed Inga Freise Stahle to master Portuguese as her 5th language. Portuguese is one of the “romance languages,” and is one of the more difficult languages to learn. For Inga Freise Stahle, it came a bit easier since she already spoke another Romance language – French. Inga Freise Stahle explains that “Romance languages” are the 25 different existing languages that derived from common Latin. Common Latin has lasted longer than upper class Roman, because it was the written form of the language – and that’s what has passed down through generations, Inga Freise Stahle explains.

When Inga Freise Stahle was living with her husband in Moscow among “ex-pats” (people from foreign lands, grouped together) she gained exposure to the Russian people and their native tongue. And, although Russian is a notoriously difficult language to master, Inga Freise Stahle was able to learn some basic Russian. Inga Freise Stahle is more than a little humbled by her good fortune to travel, and the opportunity it has brought her to study and learn languages around the world. “The best language school is living in the country,” concludes Inga Freise Stahle.

About Inga Freise Stahle

Inga Freise Stahle speaks five languages, with fluency in French, German, English and Swedish. It’s a talent that has proven to be valuable for Inga Freise Stahle, vocationally speaking. As administrative assistant to the director at Haut-Lac International School, Inga Freise Stahle is often appointed to greet new students and their parents, a responsibility that requires the ability to communicate in a variety of languages.

Born in Lausanne, Switzerland, Inga Freise Stahle has also lived in Sweden, Portugal, and Russia.

Inga Freise Stahle graduated from Goethe-Institut with a diploma in German teaching, which led to service as a German tutor in Switzerland and Moscow. From 2006-2007, Inga Freise Stahle worked as a French assistant at the British International School of Rosinka, Moscow. At Siemens-Elema AB, Inga Freise Stahle assisted with translations from the Swedish language into German, French and English.

As part of her duties at Haut-Lac International School, Inga Freise Stahle organizes all administrative work for the school. This provides Inga Freise Stahle with an opportunity to use all of her known languages in communicating with the international student body. French is Inga Freise Stahle’s first mother language and German is her second. Inga Freise Stahle is also fluent in English and Swedish, and possesses a working knowledge of Portuguese and some Russian.

Prior to her work in the field of education, Inga Freise Stahle enjoyed a career in marketing and public relations. Her work with Phillip Morris SA included market research and trend analysis, as well as solid one-to-one marketing experience. She also managed consumer promotions. With Special Events Mgt., Inga Freise Stahle organized seminars and VIP trips, as well as organizing VIPs at Formula 1 Grand Prix in Europe. For M.I.S., Inga Freise Stahle conducted opinion polls for the Swiss-German-speaking region, once again putting her multilingual skills to use.

Always interested in furthering her education, Inga Freise Stahle is currently studying advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Word. She has trained as a pharmacist, executive secretary and travel agent, in addition to her extensive study of various languages. She received a diploma from the Athena tourism and executive secretarial school in Lausanne, after beginning a career as a travel agent with Havas Voyages, also in Lausanne. In 1989, she received a diploma from the British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce for the Intermediate Business English Examination.

A graduate of Pully High School, Inga Freise Stahle currently lives in Switzerland with her two children, Petter and Emilie. Her hobbies include skiing, swimming, tennis, and travel.

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St. Louis Resident Dean Spasser Offers Tips on Starting Your Own Business

In Marketing on October 4, 2011 at 12:40 pm
Dean Spasser

Dean Spasser

According to St. Louis businessman Dean Spasser, statistics show that those who own their own business lead happier, more productive lives. This information comes at no surprise to Dean Spasser, who has seen this firsthand in his work with aspiring entrepreneurs.

Working from home in general can bring greater happiness, Dean Spasser believes, because of the personal satisfaction that comes from self-motivation. A St. Louis resident, Dean Spasser has seen the difference in his clients who have been able to go from having a boss constantly hovering to being able to work independently.

Dean Spasser also points to studies that have shown that starting your own business can lead to greater wealth. While business ownership certainly comes with risks, business owners also have the satisfaction that comes from building something from the ground up and reaping rewards from it, Dean Spasser says. But in a downtrodden economy, Dean Spasser is often asked how to find the capital necessary to start a home-based business.

Investment capital can be one way to start a business for next-to-nothing, Dean Spasser says. Investors are eager to find entrepreneurs with great ideas, according to Dean Spasser, and all you’ll give in return is a percentage of the profits. Dean Spasser advises weighing your start-up costs against how much you’re willing to give up on the backend. You’ll also want to consider how much control you’ll allow any investors to have over the business. Dean Spasser advises putting all of this in writing up front so neither of you have surprises down the road.

For those who are able to, Dean Spasser recommends starting small. Is your idea one you can do on the side at firstuntil you’re making enough money to quit your day job?Dean Spasser tells clients to keep in mind that a new business can also take a while to turn a profit, as start-up costs must be paid off using any income. If possible, find a business idea that costs as little financial investment as possible at first. St. Louis’ Dean Spasser reminds clients that by using modern technology, today’s start-up can avoid traditional expenses like print mailings. Consider doing business by phone and Skype when able, Dean Spasser advises, which will defray travel expenses and allow you to interact with people in a wider range of locations.

About Dean Spasser

St. Louis entrepreneur Dean Spasser has dedicated the last two decades of his professional life to the serving people through a direct mail marketing business. In the early 1990s, Dean Spasser saw the need for a centralized hub of trustworthy home worker information. Spasser witnessed, and personally experienced, the frustration that hard working Americans were feeling in their quest for financial stability. Dean Spasser’s St. Louis, Missouri-based firm, American Publications, offered people a comprehensive list of reliable work from home opportunities. Dean Spasser’s company provided information about which corporations and small businesses were hiring remote workers and warned about which companies were nothing more than a scam.

Dean Spasser’s real estate background as a commercial leasing agent in St. Louis gave him valuable people and business experience. Dean Spasser spent ten years uniting shop owners seeking affordable retail space with malls looking to fill empty slots. Additionally, as a real estate professional, he helped St. Louis office buildings thrive by effectively marketing workspace to business owners. Dean Spasser soon saw he had a talent for successfully matching groups searching for each other, and set out to build his own home based business focused on bringing employers and workers together. Dean Spasser continues those efforts today.

Educationally, Dean Spasser earned a degree in Business Accounting from the University of Missouri – St. Louis. Spasser graduated in 1982 after working his way though college while finding time to actively participate in academic and other activities, including his fraternity. While Dean Spasser was a student in St. Louis, an interest in finance played alongside a desire to succeed by planting seeds that root this well-rounded businessman today. Spasser is grateful that he chose to pursue an accounting degree, as it helps him manage his business responsibly.

Living in St. Louis, Dean Spasser considers himself fortunate to be surrounded by a great music scene, as he is an accomplished guitar player. The Busch guitar studio in St. Louis is Dean Spasser’s favorite place for gathering with like-minded individuals, relaxing with a 6-string, and plucking off retro rock tunes and jazzy beats. Dean Spasser’s passion for fitness is another aspect in his life he takes pride in.  Working out and staying away from his weakness, potato chips, are two small choices he makes to keep his body healthy.

For mental well being, Dean Spasser is passionate about literature and performing arts. Sydney Sheldon’s novels and screenplays are among this St. Louis businessman’s favorite entertainment materials. Architecture is another interest of Dean Spasser; St. Louis has the Gateway Arch, a masterfully designed courthouse and a variety of eclectic structures sprinkled though the city and its surrounding suburbs. Dean Spasser is sometimes found at the Arch, thoughtfully reflecting on the sheer manpower and ingenious design implemented in its construction.

Dean Spasser is active in the St. Louis community, and donates his time and money to organizations like the Red Cross and Salvation Army – both of which have branches in St. Louis. Above all, Dean Spasser cherishes spending time with his daughter.

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Joe Zanotti Describe How Cooking is Like Engineering

In Lifestyle, Personal, Professionals on September 20, 2011 at 2:57 pm
Joe Zanotti

Joe Zanotti

Joe Zanotti believes his love of cooking is tied to his work as an engineer. Like engineering, Joe Zanotti says, cooking has a certain number of truths and rules, with equipment, “tools of the trade” used to apply those truths. There is a science to cooking as there is in engineering. And just like engineering, Joe Zanotti says, cooking is an art. Within the rules is an ability to be creative, and therein lies the expression of one’s individuality. While Joe Zanotti finds himself spending great amounts of time managing and guiding projects, he finds the real enjoyment in being able to just focus on the design aspects of projects, creating the final product. Cooking allows Joe Zanotti to influence the design, trying out different methods until he gets his desired end product. And, better yet, cooking is a project that doesn’t take weeks to complete, says Joe Zanotti. “You can see and enjoy you efforts in a few hours.

When he isn’t experimenting with recipes in his own kitchen, Joe Zanotti likes to travel, trying out the area’s favorite foods. For instance, while visiting friends near Chesapeake Bay, Joe Zanotti likes to buy fresh, spicy crabs by the bushel. “Bring them home, cook corn on the cob, have some vinegar slaw…” Joe Zanotti begins. “Sit on the deck and eat crabs and drink beer for hours. Your hands get cut up from the shells, spices all over your face…rather messy but entirely good!”

Another of Joe Zanotti’s favorite foods is sushi. “The most amazing place to eat sushi is at the giant fish market at the Tokyo bay in Japan. This is a very large outdoor market where all the boats dock and bring in their catch of the day. They bring in so many sea creatures that we just do not see in the USAS. Lining the open market are maybe 25 or so small sushi shops. Talk about fresh. It cannot not get any better!”

About Joe Zanotti

For Joe Zanotti, family heritage has always been important. Growing up in Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Pittsburgh, Joe Zanotti was always aware of his Italian and Slovak heritage enjoying the culture, foods and curtoms. In fact, he spent many weekends and long summer weeks at his grandparents’ house in the nearby mill town of Braeburn.

Joe Zanotti has lived in Pennsylvania most of his life, mostly near Pittsburgh. After graduating from Burrell Senior High School, Joe Zanotti attended the Pennsylvania State University, where he majored in civil engineering. During college, he was an invited member of both the Chi Epsilon Honorary Society and Tau Beta Pi Honorary Society, both national engineering societies for honors students. Joe Zanotti attended graduate school at the University of Pittsburgh, where he studied structural engineering.

An experienced structural engineer with more than 31 years in the field, Joe Zanotti often travels throughout the USA and overseas for work. Joe Zanotti is currently employed by Camp, Dresser, & McKee, Inc., a worldwide engineering firm based in Pittsburgh. Joe Zanotti’s work often stations him in many Asian countries such as Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam and in Middle-East countries such as Israel.  He considers working overseas, such as when he helped rebuild a Catholic church in tsunami-damaged Banda Aceh, Indonesia, an experience that has been life changing.

Prior to Camp, Dresser, & McKee, Joe Zanotti was project design manager for MPS Corporation in Leetsdale. He worked as a structural engineer for Sargent & Lundy Engineers in Chicago, as well as Dravo Engineers in Pittsburgh. His professional associations include the American Society of Civil Engineers, International Concrete Repair Institute, for which he serves on the board of directors, and American Concrete Institute, for which he is a subcommittee member on the national level.

An avid golfer, Joe Zanotti has had the privilege of golfing everywhere from overseas in Asia to many top courses in the USA. Joe Zanotti began golfing at the age of fifteen, at a tiny 9-hole course near his house where greens fees were only $3-$4 a day.  For years, he was part of an annual golf retreat comprised mostly of former Pennsylvania State graduates. Joe Zanotti is an avid cook and would maybe enjoy attending chef school when retired. He is a lover of great wine and while he wouldn’t consider himself a connoisseur, Joe Zanotti keeps 40-50 bottles of wine in his basement at all times.

Born in 1958, Joe Zanotti currently resides in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area, where he has lived since 1988. Joe Zanotti is registered as a professional engineer in eleven states, including Pennsylvania, New York, Illinois, Indiana, and the District of Columbia. He is single, with no children, has a brother, sister, nieces and a nephew and both of his parents are still alive.

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How Dr. William Howland Treats Children with Allergies

In Health and Beauty on September 15, 2011 at 6:22 pm
Dr. William Howland

Dr. William Howland

In his years of practice, Dr. William Howland has seen numerous children suffering from allergies and asthma. Dr. William Howland knows how difficult it is for parents to watch their children struggle with allergies and strives to help children through his practice and his medical research company, Sirius Clinical Research.

Dr. William Howland blames the increase in child allergies on a couple of things. First, Dr. William Howland cites the hygiene hypothesis, which states that our modern world has become so hygienic that our immune systems are not exposed to enough infections to strengthen them. Another reason for the increase in childhood allergies and asthma, Dr. William Howland believes, is genetics. Most of the children Dr. William Howland sees have at least one parent with allergy problems as well.

When Dr. William Howland sees children, it is generally to treat one of five conditions prevalent in childhood allergies. One of those five issues, Dr. William Howland says, eczema.  Dry, red, itchy skin is often the first sign of allergies in an infant. Good skin care measures using mild soaps and moisturizers are the first treatments.  Rarely eczema is a sign of food allergy and sometimes allergy testing is helpful to guide dietary changes.

The second allergy problem that develops early in childhood is hay fever. With symptoms such as runny nose and itchiness, hay fever tends to be more unpleasant than life threatening, Dr. William Howland says.  Though not life threatening, significant hay fever can cause sleeping difficulties, daytime drowsiness, and interfere with learning and memory.

On the other hand, Dr. William Howland says asthma can be much more serious. Without speedy treatment, asthma can result in hospitalization, permanent scarring of airways, and very rarely even death. Luckily, medications are now available to get childhood asthma under control. The key is early diagnosis.

A fourth childhood allergy Dr. William Howland often sees is childhood food allergies. According to Dr. William Howland, most children are allergic to one of five foods: peanuts, soy, milk, egg and wheat. In most cases, Dr. William Howland alters the diet of a child, but he also provides an EpiPen (autoinjectable epinephrine which can stop and reverse a food reaction) for parents to keep on hand at all times.

Sinus disease is the fifth condition Dr. William Howland’s office most often treats in children. Blocked sinuses are a result of allergies swelling a child’s nose, Dr. William Howland says, with dental problems and chronic coughing also a symptom. Early identification of these problems is the key to having your child once again breathing freely.

Dr. William Howland is an Austin-based medical doctor specializing in the treatment of allergies and asthma. Board certified in Allergy and Immunology, as well as Internal Medicine, Dr. William Howland is research director at Sirius Clinical Research, an allergy research facility in Austin.

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William Howland MD Discusses Common Texas Spring Pollens

In Health and Beauty on September 13, 2011 at 11:54 am
William Howland MD

William Howland MD

In Texas, trees and grasses are the leading cause of spring allergies, explains Austin-based allergist William Howland MD. In Austin, the heaviest pollinating trees are oaks. Ash and elm trees pollinate in mid-February, reports Dr. Howland. In March, oak pollination starts and levels peak around April 1st. Cottonwood and pecan trees are the last to pollinate in May, states William Howland MD.

Oak trees become covered with green and yellow catkins. On windy days they burst and spread a large amounts of pollen, says William Howland MD. The catkins cover the ground, sidewalks, yards, streets and cars in mid-April. However, sweeping the catkins spreads and releases more pollen, cautions William Howland MD.

William Howland MD explains that in Austin, commonly pollinating grass varieties are rye, Johnson and Bermuda. Unfortunately, if a person is allergic to rye grass they are allergic to all grasses, states William Howland MD. Rye grass tends be located on lawns and in agricultural areas. Johnson grass is usually found on pastures and right-of-way areas and along stream banks. However, Bermuda grass is a perennial that is difficult to escape. It grows in such varied places as coastal areas, golf courses, lawns, parks, and recreation areas and on sports fields, explains William Howland MD.

Like all pollen allergies, people who are allergic to grass tend to suffer from hay fever, says William Howland MD. Typically, people with hay fever are congested, sneeze and have itchy eyes. The symptoms aren’t often as severe as they are for a ragweed or tree allergy, because grass pollen counts normally aren’t as high in Central Texas, explains William Howland MD. However, grasses may pollinate from March to November depending on rainfall during the summer, so people with allergies suffer a little bit longer. William Howland MD suggests that a grass allergy can be minimized with prescription antihistamines and nasal sprays. You can even start prescription allergy-preventing nasal sprays before the allergy season starts, says William Howland MD.

William Howland MD suggests that people who are sensitive to pollen should run the air-conditioning instead of having their windows open in the house or in a vehicle, if possible. Another way for people to protect themselves is to limit exposure outside, William Howland MD points out. Peak pollen hours are between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m., and people who suffer from allergies should avoid outside activity during that time. William Howland MD also suggests that patients don’t hang clothing out to dry during grass pollen season, as it could end up on bedding.

William Howland MD has been voted one of the best doctors in Austin by the magazine Austin Monthly. In addition to his busy private practice, Allergy and Asthma Center of Austin (www.nosneezes.com), William Howland MD conducts research in the field of allergies and asthma, seeking to find new medications to ease symptoms. William Howland MD has a special interest in Cedar Fever, a wintertime allergy that affects Texans. His research has been widely published and he hosts a regular televised segment on KVUE news about allergies.

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Naperville Family Dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson Answers Your Questions

In Health and Beauty on September 6, 2011 at 12:44 pm
Naperville Family Dentist

Naperville Family Dentist

Naperville family dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson understands that patients have many questions when they come in for appointments. The Naperville family dentist sees it as her job to educate her patients so that they are not uneasy or nervous about procedures.

The Naperville family dentist serves patients in downtown Naperville at Smiles by Dr. Gibson and Associates, and she acknowledges that what may seem like simple dental terms can often be difficult to understand for the patient. When patients come to her Naperville family dentist office, Dr. Gibson makes a point to be sure that her patients fully understand procedures and terms.

One question the Naperville Family dentist hears frequently is, “What is a deep cleaning and why do I need it?”  Dr. Chiann Gibson explains that some problems can occur below the gum, which calls for deep cleaning and probing. The Naperville family dentist also points out that the American Dental Association recommends a visit to your dentist at least twice each year for a checkup. Sometimes old dental work wears out and needs to be repaired. The professionals at the Naperville family dentist can replace metal fillings, inlays and onlays. In addition, the Naperville family dentist can also replace crowns and says that Dr. Gibson and Associates can do many repairs in a single visit to Smiles.

If you have a general dental question or if you need to see the Naperville family dentist, call Smiles by Dr. Gibson & Associates at 630-357-3333. Dr. Chiann Gibson’s Naperville family dental office is staffed by a compassionate team of  dental professionals. Smiles By Dr. Gibson and Associates is a Naperville family dentist ready to serve patients in Naperville and surrounding areas including Aurora, Oswego, Plainfield, Bollingbrook, Lisle and Wheaton. The Naperville family dentist office is open during convenient office hours on weekdays. For more information, visit the Naperville family dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson online at http://www.smilesbydrgibson.com

About Naperville Family Dentist

Did you know Naperville has an award-winning family dentist? It’s true – and Naperville family dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson is also a former Mrs. United States whom Donald Trump declared “Official Dentist of Miss Universe?” Trump also described Dr. Gibson as “a dedication to the profession,” when he gave her the honorary title during her reign as Mrs. United States.

A published author and newspaper columnist, Naperville family dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson has spoken across the United States on the subject of dentistry. Using pageantry to help pay for her college education, the future Naperville family dentist graduated from Tufts Dental in 1995, joining a family practice in Boston, Massachusetts soon after graduation. While at Tufts, the future Dr. Chiann Gibson also received awards of excellence in both operative dentistry and prosthodontics.

Naperville family dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson is now with Smiles by Dr. Gibson & Associates in Naperville, Illinois. A published author, Dr. Gibson is known for her Open Wide column, published bi-weekly in the Naperville Sun Times. In 2006, the Naperville family dentist was chosen as one of Tri-Delta Sorority’s distinguished alumni, along with TV host Katie Couric, Senator Elizabeth Dole and actress Dixie Carter.

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Rick Siskey on the Importance of Giving Back to Your Community

In Finance on August 30, 2011 at 1:53 pm
Rick Siskey

Rick Siskey

A longtime proponent of angel investing, Siskey Industries’ chairman Rick Siskey is a firm believer in giving back to one’s community. “The belief that it’s more important to make things better – not bigger – has been a foundational principle to everything I do,” Rick Siskey explains.

While Rick Siskey has worked hard to build his companies, including Wall Street Capitol and Siskey Industries, he firmly believes in following a dream. But dreaming involves more than success in work. “I want to live my life with as few regrets as possible,” Rick Siskey notes. And for Rick Siskey, that involves giving back as much as possible. With great success comes great responsibility and Rick Siskey works hard to make sure he helps others achieve their dreams.

Part of that work involves angel investing.  Rick Siskey points small businesses to the TV show Shark Tank as an example of what angel investors are looking for. “It’s essential that a small business owner understands that money from an angel investor is an investment with a needed return, and that it’s not just a loan,” explains Rick Siskey. While investors certainly hope to gain from this kind of risk taking, Rick Siskey points out that it is still the small start-up company that benefits the most. For those pursuing a dream, angel investors can be a great way to get the start-up capital that can make or break a small company. While many ideas never quite get off the ground, having someone who believes in you can make a huge difference between success and failure.

“One of the things we pride ourselves on at Siskey Industries is our ability to to help build their actual business,” Rick Siskey says. Siskey Industries also provides coaching and advising to help small businesses through good and bad times.

Over a span of three decades, Rick Siskey has become recognized as a premier investor and advisor to entrepreneurs and businesses.  Possessing “an uncanny ability to discern situations in advance,” Rick Siskey knows what it takes to start, build, finance and sell companies. Following a successful career in the financial markets, Rick Siskey established Wall Street Capitol to service the types of financial needs expected by high net worth clientele.  Today Wall Street Capitol performs at a level not easily matched for entrepreneurs and individuals of financial means. Rick Siskey is also the Chairman of Siskey Industries, LLC, offering traditional and alternative sources of capital funding, strategic advisory solutions and alternative investment opportunities.  Through Siskey Industries, Rick Siskey joins his expertise to a network of industry professionals in the arena of private equity investing. For more information, visit http://www.siskeyindustries.com

???  Can something be added about the YMCA branch named for Siskey?  Also regular supporters of St. Judes, Charlotte Catholic Charities, etc. among other things.  This also speaks to giving back to the community.