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Palliative Medicine Physician Joannis Baez Gonzalez, MD, Joins … – PR.com

Fresh Meadows, NY, November 01, 2023 --(PR.com)--New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the nation's leading oncology practices, is proud to announce the addition of board-certified Palliative Medicine Physician Dr. Baez Gonzalez. Dr. Baez Gonzalez will practice at 6118 190th Street, Suite 217, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365.

https://nycancer.com/news/joannis-baez-gonzalez-joins-nycbs

NYCBS is committed to providing comprehensive care to all patients," said Jeff Vacirca, MD, CEO of NYCBS. Dr. Baez Gonzalez's passion for helping patients and his expertise in palliative medicine make him a valuable addition to our practice. I believe our patients will benefit significantly from his compassionate approach and specialized knowledge in palliative care.

Dr. Baez Gonzalez's career in palliative care was motivated by his observation of the immense physical and emotional suffering experienced by patients and their families. As an internal medicine and critical care medicine physician, he recognized a significant gap in the training, resources, and empathetic care provided to these individuals.

I provide a personalized, tailored, and empathetic approach to my patients' needs aimed at offering comprehensive support and comfort to both patients and their families, ultimately improving their quality of life and symptom management. My focus goes beyond treating a medical condition," said Dr. Baez Gonzalez.

Dr. Baez Gonzalez's extensive experience as a physician in five different countries has exposed him to various cultures, traditions, and languages. Through this diverse journey, he consistently observed a shared need among his patients: a requirement for open and empathetic communication coupled with a heightened focus on addressing both physical and emotional suffering.

I am excited to be part of NYCBS to bring a high level of care to our patients in their community and the possibility to build a stronger relationship with them, said Dr. Baez Gonzalez.

Dr. Baez Gonzalez earned his Doctor of Medicine degree at the Superior Institute of Medical Sciences of Santiago de Cuba. He completed a Family Medicine Residency and an Intensive Care Medicine and Emergencies Fellowship at the Hospital General Universitario Vladimir Ilich Lenin in Holguin, Cuba.

Dr. Baez Gonzalez then completed an Internal Medicine Internship in Puerto Rico and an Internal Medicine Residency in New York, followed by a Palliative Care Medicine Fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center, where he served as an Assistant Professor of Palliative, Rehabilitation, and Integrative Medicine.

Dr. Baez Gonzalez is fluent in both English and Spanish.

To make an appointment, please call 631-675-5063. For more information, visit nycancer.com.

About New York Cancer & Blood Specialists: New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) is a leading oncology practice in the New York Metropolitan area committed to providing world-class, patient-centered, affordable care to patients with cancer and blood disorders in their own communities, close to family and friends. NYCBS has more than 30 locations and 35 hospital affiliations throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties, in the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn and Upstate New York. We offer a multidisciplinary and comprehensive approach to care that utilizes the most advanced imaging, state-of-the-art therapies, cutting-edge clinical trials, on-site pharmacies, and an in-house laboratory with a full range of pathology services. Advocating for and ensuring the health and well-being of our patients is and always will be our top priority. For more information, visit http://www.nycancer.com.

Contact: Sarah Gould, Director of Communications sgould@nycancer.com

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PODCAST: After this doctor got Lyme, he devoted his practice to it – LymeDisease.org

By Fred Diamond

I was not aware of the term Lyme Literate Medical Doctor (LLMD) when I began research for my book Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know.

However, I quickly met LLMDs who were personally affected by the disease either they got it or someone in their life did and they now devote their practice to helping Lyme survivors.

One such physician is Dr. Daniel Kinderlehrer, author of Recovery from Lyme Disease: The Integrative Medicine Guide to Diagnosing and Treating Tick-Borne Illness.

On this weeks Love, Hope, Lyme Podcast, he talks about his journey as an LLMD and shares his thoughts on how family members and friends can best support someone in their life who has Lyme and other tick-borne illnesses. His book is one of the most comprehensive on the topic.

He said, In 1996, I got incredibly ill from Lyme disease. When I finally recovered to the point of functionality, and I realized how few doctors had any concept of what was happening, I decided to devote my entire practice to treating people who had tick-borne infections and educating the community.

Before getting Lyme, he practiced holistic, nutritional, alternative, complimentary, and functional medicine for a couple of decades. After becoming knowledgeable about tick-borne illness, he helped create the Lyme Fundamentals course, which is taught at the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) annual conference.

Friends and family need to know that this is a challenging diagnosis, not that its that difficult for doctors who are trained, like myself, but rather, if you go to a standard internist or infectious disease doctor, theyre going to probably dismiss you if you say the word Lyme. Most patients have gone through many hurdles, enough to have caused post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from all the wrong diagnoses.

He cautioned that it will be hard to get validation from most Western mainstream doctors. The Lyme support community needs to do everything we can to educate ourselves so that we can say, What youre going through is real, and thats important. Youre not crazy. Youre not making it up.

These infections, in most people, can cause neuropsychiatric problems, the most common being anxiety, depression, and irritability, which can include rage. We must give them a lot of latitude and understand that now they are doing things that they didnt do in their pre-morbid life. Its usually inflammation in the brain, and it sends our mood system nuts.

Dr. Kinderlehrer said that cognitive issues abound, which may bring on dementia in its most severe form.

Also, its never just Lyme disease. People who get chronically ill all have coinfections, other tick-borne infections that are transmitted by these same ticks that are much worse than Lyme. The Lyme itself is not a very bad actor compared to its co-conspirators like Babesia and Bartonella, he said.

There are all the downstream consequences of these infections, which is systemic inflammation, which can occur anywhere in the body, but particularly the nervous system and musculoskeletal systems.

What you shouldnt do is make light of whats going on. Dont say the easy aphorisms like, Youre going to be better soon. You dont know if theyre going to be better soon. Ask, How can I help? Thats what you should say to someone with Lyme.

He advised caregivers to understand that its a complicated disease to treat and that they might need to be involved with the treatment and doctor selection.

The working title for my book was Lyme Disease: Its Complicated. Theres not one fix, and theres no one size fits all, and its never just one thing. We need to ask what do we deal with first? What do we deal with second? How quickly can we start making changes? he shared.

Its different for everybody. Bottom line is that a person with Lyme disease can and must have a very good working relationship with their physician and bring the questions they have to them.

He also advised that patience is needed. Most of the patients I see have been sick for years, some of them for decades. All of them have been to multiple doctors, sometimes two, three, maybe a dozen different doctors, and this is particularly galling. Some of them have been to major medical centers that consider themselves the ultimate in western medicine. Those are usually the worst experiences. People come away from them disillusioned and angry.

But dont give up. Believe in yourself. If a doctor says, Well, you got chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, or, Youre just depressed, you must do your research and say, No, thats just not accurate. I have all these other symptoms. Put them together, will you?

One of the things I try to do with my patients, particularly the first visit when people come in feeling particularly haggard, is to give them hope and say, I see people like you day in, day out. Almost everyone gets better. Not everyone gets all better, but something like 80% to 90% get 80% to 100% better.

He lets them know that it takes time, and it takes work, and there are ups and downs. Its not a linear progression of improvement. I sometimes describe it as windows starting to clear up and over time theres more windows and theyre cleaner. These are times when its like, Im remembering what it feels like to be normal again.

This is particularly important for people with neuropsychiatric illness such as depression. Ive been there. Its devastating. Its feeling hopeless and wanting to die. Its important to help people, to remind them, Remember when life was good? Remember how you enjoyed our trips when the kids were this age and that age? Remember how we used to laugh and so on? That is possible again.

He also recommended that caregivers be present.

One of the times when I was at my worst, I can remember my best friend sitting with me. I was so depressed; I was in such agony that I cant even describe what it was like. He said, Dan, I dont know and I dont understand what youre going through, but I can be here.

Thats what we can do. We can be there.

Click here to listen to all episodes of the Love, Hope, Lyme Podcast or on YouTube.

Fred Diamond is based in Fairfax, VA and can be contacted via Facebook. His popular book, Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know is available on Amazon. The e-version of the book is always free to Lyme survivors. Send him a private message on Facebook for your copy.

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Traditional and complementary medicine to fall within better defined … – MIMS

Compared to established divisions of the Ministry of Health, the traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM) division is relatively new and represents a work in progress, said Dr Dyanan Puvanandran, Secretary of the T&CM Council, MOH.

Dyanan was speaking at the recent Integrative Medicine Seminar organized by the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) in Petaling Jaya. He explained that the T&CM Council consists of members appointed by the Health Minister, on the recommendation of the Director-General (DG) of Health. T&CM encompasses a broad field and includes traditional Chinese medicine, traditional Malay medicine, traditional Indian medicine, homeopathy, chiropractic and osteopathy, and Islamic medical practice.

According to the T&CM Act 2016 (Act 775), T&CM is a form of health-related practice that is designed to prevent, treat or manage ailments/ illnesses or preserve the mental and physical wellbeing of an individual; and excludes medical or dental practices used by a medical or dental practitioner, respectively.

Provisions of the Act 775 include the setting up of the T&CM Council, of which Dyanan is a member, empowerment of the T&CM Council to set matters pertaining to the T&CM practices and practitioners in Malaysia. It further requires individuals who wish to practice in any of the recognized T&CM fields to be registered with the T&CM Council as well as relevant mechanisms and criteria. Among others, the Act outlines the duties and responsibilities that a registered practitioner must follow and provides guidelines to protect the rights of patients receiving T&CM services.

The Act further dictates that the DG shall be the chairman of the T&CM Council and the Deputy DG is the alternate chairman. The council, in its latest iteration, consists of three representatives from MOH (one each from the Medical Development Division, Family Health Development Division, and T&CM Division), two from local universities, five from T&CM industries and six from practitioner bodies.

Dyanan said that the scope covered by the T&CM Division of MOH is wide, thus many aspects are still being fine-tuned. He urged all parties to play their part by contributing to the development of the field of T&CM and providing feedback and support where necessary. Recognizing the important role T&CM plays in the social fabric of the Malaysian society, the policy statement on T&CM states that T&CM shall be an important component of the healthcare system. It will coexist with modern medicine and contribute towards enhancing the health and quality of life of all Malaysians. The government will facilitate the development of T&CM and ensure the quality, safe practices, and products of T&CM. The government will support the identification of T&CMs health, economic and social benefits.

The T&CM council is currently running capacity building courses (CBC) targeted at traditional medicine practitioners (Chinese and Indian) and local homeopathy practitioners with no recognized qualifications but have suitable experience as determined by the T&CM Council. These are otherwise known as the grandfathering category of practitioners. Participants will be given a certificate of attendance for the course after meeting the attendance requirement.

The courses teaching plans and course materials were developed with the assistance of the relevant practitioner bodies and experts. Only CBC trainers and training centres approved by the T&CM Council are allowed to offer CBC according to the set fees. Implementation of these CBC commenced in 2021 for traditional Chinese medicine, traditional Malay medicine and homeopathy. Traditional Islamic Medicine CBCs will be available in 2023.

T&CM increasingly being offered in MOH hospitals To date, 15 government hospitals have incorporated T&CM services in their setting. However, one cannot simply access T&CM services via walk-inpatients should be referred by a registered medical practitioner and 18 years of age.

The six types of T&CM services offered in MOH hospitals are traditional massage, Shirodhara, herbal therapy as an adjunct treatment for cancer patients, acupuncture, and External Basti Therapy.

Ed: Queries or complaints can be channelled to tcm@moh.gov.my

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BGS Gleneagles Hospital, Bengaluru becomes One of the First Corporate Hospitals in India to Introduce Integrative Medicine and Research Department -…

NewsVoir Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 28: Gleneagles Kengeri is the first hospital in IHH India Network to provide Integrative Medicine, extending whole-person care to patients across various disciplines, including Oncology, Obstetrics, Pulmonology, Neurology, Cardiology, and Gastroenterology.

Today, we inaugurate Phase 1, featuring Yoga Therapies, Reiki, Medical Nutrition, and Psychotherapy. In 2024, we will unveil Phase 2, introducing Naturopathy, Acupuncture, and Acupressure to further enhance our services. BGS Gleneagles Hospitals, Bengaluru, is pleased to announce the launch of its Integrative Medicine and Research Department on the 27th of October. This department signifies a notable achievement in our dedication to patient-centered healthcare, with a primary focus on enhancing patient well-being and overall quality of life.

Integrative medicine adopts an approach that harmoniously blends traditional medical interventions with complementary therapies, including Naturopathy, Yoga, Reiki, Acupuncture, Psychotherapy, Medical Nutrition and more, aiming to achieve the highest level of health and holistic healing. Dr Crystal D'Souza, PhD, HoD & Consultant in Integrative Medicine & Research at BGS Gleneagles Hospital Kengeri, Bengaluru, elaborates, "Integrative medicine adopts an evidence-based strategy to address the whole individual, encompassing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects. By integrating conventional and complementary therapies, it optimizes health and fosters healing."

Speaking at the occasion, Biju Nair, Cluster COO Gleneagles Hospitals, Bengaluru said, "We are thrilled to be at the forefront of this global movement. While globally recognized institutions have already adopted Integrative Medicine to emphasize its importance, our department further solidifies our commitment to providing a comprehensive healthcare experience that caters to each patient's unique needs." Guest of Honour, Prof Rajeev Gowda, VC SITK, Govt. of Karnataka opined, "This is a tremendous innovation which will change the life of patients and make patient care so much more impactful and ensure holistic healing drawing on best of our tradition and the best of allopathy."

Chief Guest, Dr Manjunath Sharma NK, Pro VC and Director of Research S-Vyasa University stated, "Swasthasya Swasthay Rakshanam, explains the importance of maintenance and promotion of health in healthy, along with treating a sickness. Integrative medicine and research department at BGS Gleneagles Hospital redefines this and I am glad to see IHH India, such a huge group take the lead in this direction." Speaking at the occasion, Special Guest, Sudha Belwadi, senior cine actress from Sandalwood said, "Integrative medicine is the need of the hour. In the garb of entertainment, what we get to see is a lot of violence in our films and our news channels. Subliminally, this creates disturbance in the way we think and that can lead to stress. Peer group pressure has catapulted because of social media which again leads to stress. Consequently, diseases like cancer and autoimmune conditions are on the ascent, largely attributed to this stress. The demand for a department that prioritizes a comprehensive approach to healing, delving deep into the well-being of individuals, is more pressing than ever."

During the event, our experts, Sumalatha, a renowned Psychologist and Author; Karthigai Selvi, our esteemed Chief Nutritionist; and Dr Rakshita, Yoga Physician discussed the pivotal role of often underestimated complementary approaches to healing such as Reiki, Nutrition, Yoga and Naturopathy in driving the holistic healing of our patients in the long run. The Integrative Medicine and Research Department at BGS Gleneagles Hospitals, Bengaluru is set to be a game-changer in healthcare, enhancing the lives of patients and helping them achieve a higher quality of life throughout their treatment journey.

BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital at Kengeri, Bengaluru is one of Karnataka's most renowned multi-organ transplant and tertiary care multi-specialty hospital, with specialization in Gastroenterology, Cancer Care, Neurosciences, Renal Sciences and Cardiac Sciences. The NABH and NABL accredited hospital operates450 beds. A modern Cath Lab, 6 operation theatres and advanced imaging services (CT and Tesla MRI) offer cutting edge emergency and critical care management, in accordance with internationally approved clinical protocol. Over one and a half decades of clinical excellence has earned the hospital tie-ups with all major cashless health insurance players and is the preferred choice hospital of all major corporates in the neighborhood. The hospital also offers Video Consult services to its patients in India, Africa, and the SAARC nations.

BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital is a part of IHH Healthcare, one of the world's largest healthcare providers. With its full spectrum of integrated services, dedicated people, reach and scale, and commitment to quality and safety, IHH aspires to be the world's most trusted healthcare services network, united by a single purpose: to touch lives and transform care. (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by NewsVoir. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)

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Blue Zones Habits You Should Adopt: Tips for a Long, Healthy Life – Bicycling

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Extensive research over the last 20 years backs up this observation. In 2004, Italian scientists published a paper in Experimental Gerontology describing a particular Sardinian area in which men experienced extreme longevity. According to Frontiers in Genetics, while some longer-living people have chronic illnesses for much of their later lives, a rare few are healthy and vital well into their 90s, and then go on to live past 100what researchers would consider extreme longevity. The keys to these long lives seem to be both genetic and lifestyle-related.

To learn more about this combination of factors, Buettner began to explore other pockets in the world where an unusually high number of people live to 100. He called these areas Blue Zones and first wrote about them in a 2005 National Geographic article.

Buettner, a reporter and writer, followed the research of scientists Gianni Pes and Michel Poulain, who studied the Sardinians. Later, the men came together to create a Blue Zone certification process allowing other communities, such as Ikaria, Greece; Okinawa, Japan; Ogliastra Region, Sardinia, Italy; Loma Linda, California; and Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica, to be considered Blue Zones.

The Blue Zones are geographic areas where people tend to live longer and healthier, Daniel A. Monti, M.D., chair of the department of integrative medicine at Thomas Jefferson University tells Bicycling. The lifestyle factors [people in Blue Zones] have in common are known to have an impact on the risk of diseases, including cardiovascular disease and cancer. If you can move the needle a little closer to how people live in the Blue Zones, then you will improve your health.

The good news? As a cyclist, youre already doing something that will help you live longer.

The Blue Zones provide the most compelling evidence for the incredible gifts of lifestyle as medicinemore years in life and more life in years, says David Katz, M.D., founder and former director, Yale Universitys Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center.

To help you follow in the footsteps of those in these areas, here are Blue Zone habits to adopt that can make your days happier and less stressful, and that contribute to longer, healthier lives.

In the Blue Zones, including those in Sardinia, Italy and Loma Linda, California, the longest-living people createor are born intostrong social circles.

Surrounded by friends and family, Blue Zone people rarely experience loneliness, a condition that the American Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, recently called an epidemic in the United States. The mortality impact of being socially disconnected is similar to that caused by smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day, and is even greater than that associated with obesity and physical inactivity, Murthy recently wrote in a Health and Human services report.

In Okinawa, children get set up with a moai, a circle of friends who meet and support each other throughout their lives. Similarly, in Loma Linda, the healthiest citizens belonged to the same religious community.

If you dont already have a strong social circle, create connections with those who live a healthy lifestyle. Healthy behaviors are as contagious as a cold, Buettner writes. Cycling clubs and group bike rides are an easy way to make health-minded friends. To find one near you, check out Meetup pages (or use Meetup to start your own group) or talk to your local bike shop to find out more about group rides and clubs in your area.

Many people became disconnected during the pandemic, Monti says. Think about one person you used to have a connection with that you lost touch with over the past three years and send that person a message.

Katz also suggests volunteering at schools, nursing homes, animal shelters, and other non-profits. This helps you meet people and gain a sense of community, he says.

People who live in Blue Zones move frequently as part of their lives rather than carving out time for exercise. To adopt that habit, think about ways you can incorporate movement into your regular schedule, like on your commute to work.

Think a short hop onto your bike rather than into your car wont make much of a difference? A 2020 Lancet Planet Health study found that people who commute by bike have a 20 percent lower risk of dying in a 10-year period and a 24 percent lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease than those who drive.

Another report showed that men, aged 55 to 79, who were able to cycle 100 kilometers in under 6.5 hours and women who could cycle 60 kilometers in under 5.5 hours at least twice in the three weeks prior to testing had much greater levels of T-cells, or immunity cells that fight new infections, than their sedentary peers, and these cell levels were similar to young adults.

Normally the thymus gland starts shrinking from the age of about 20, and levels of IL-7, a hormone that maintains the production of new immune cells, decline. But aerobic exercise, including cycling, can prevent or slow this down, study co-author Janet M. Lord of the Institute on Inflammation and Ageing at the University of Birmingham in the U.K. tells Bicycling.

To start [bike commuting], plan on how to get from A to B most safely, says Nicole Brunet, policy director of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia. Streets have different safety levels, including shared roads or those with a protected bike lane. Opt for the most protected roads when you can.

If there are no bike lanes, ride on smaller streets, as opposed to large boulevards. The one- or two-lane roads have fewer cars, providing less opportunity for conflicts, and provide more visibility for cyclists, says Brunet. If your locality does not offer a bike lane map, try using the free apps Bikemap, Komoot, and PeopleforBikes Ride Spot.

A lot of people dont know that they can incorporate public transportation into their cycling, Brunet notes. You can, for example, bike to a train station and bring it on board, then finish the ride once you reach your stop, which can help make your commute quicker and smoother.

By one estimate, people in the Blue Zones engage in some sort of physical activitygardening, food preparation, cleaning, or walkingevery 10 to 15 minutes. Jeffrey Bland, Ph.D., a nutritional medicine expert and founder of Big Bold Health, says that getting up every hour and walking during your lunchtime and meetings is one of the best ways to mimic this practice.

While this may sound time-consuming, he compares it to time spent dealing with medical issues and health complications. If a person views time spent in nature engaged in simple activities as a time waster, then [eventually] their body will speak to them with messages that come in the form of inflammation, sleep disturbances, foggy brain, mood swings, obesity, blood sugar problems, and compromised immune function, Bland says.

In the Blue Zones, going to a friends house, out to eat, to work, or to church is an opportunity for a walk, according to the website. If you think your hometown makes it difficult to do this, a 2021 Bureau of Transportation Statistics found that 52 percent of all trips from home were less than three miles, while 28 percent of trips were less than one mileall walkable and bikeable distances. (A trip was defined as being away from your home for at least 10 minutes.)

In Okinawa, Japan, families sit on tatami mats while they eat or when they have tea or talk. This means they get up and down from the floor dozens of times throughout the day. Because this movement requires effort, its good for your heart. It also helps to ensure that you will be less likely to fall as you age.

In fact, a 2014 European Journal of Preventive Cardiology study of more than 2,000 men and women, aged 51 to 80, found that the ability to sit and rise was a strong predictor of mortality. Thats because the ability to get up and down correlates with musculoskeletal fitness and you are less likely to be hospitalized if you do fall when your bones are strong and you can help yourself up.

One easy way to mimic sitting down and standing up more often throughout your day is adding squats to your regular routine. Do a set of 20 or go for two minutes straight while you wait for dinner to cook or as a quick break from your desk.

Sitting on the floor and getting up some number of times is certainly good for core strength, says Katz, but I wouldnt count on it as the way to condition yourself. As in the Blue Zones, move as much and as often as possible.

In addition to a life filled with activity and a strong sense of social connection, dietary surveys found that 95 percent of 100-year-old Blue Zone residents eat plant-based diets. In fact, beans are the cornerstone of most Blue Zone cuisines despite the locations being all around the world.

Make use of legumes, such as beans, lentils, and chickpeas, Monti says. These are a mainstay of Blue Zone diets, and, because they are excellent protein sources, they make a perfect substitute for meat.

Likewise, use fresh and dried fruits as go-to snacks, as well as nuts, he says. In Loma Linda, researchers found most residents are vegetarian. Researchers have particularly noted that they snack on nuts, fruit, and other natural foods, which consistently has been shown to add two to three years of life. Processed foods, on the other hand, can erase some of the benefits of an otherwise healthy diet.

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Why Catherine Lowe Worries About This Potential Golden Bachelor … – E! NEWS

These days their middle child is not only fully recovered, "He is the joy of our family," said Catherine. "He's Mr. Popular and I just can't imagine my life without him."

As for the Seattle native's journey with former Bachelor Sean, 39, while it's certainly not the most dramatic ever, it's still quite sweet.

"Honestly, if I could capture the feeling that we have in our house, it is exactly what we wanted," she said of discussions they had during their season's2013 run."We're living in a dream world. We're very, very blessed.We feel so grateful that our kids get along with each other and they're sweet, they're polite, they're curious. So we feel like we've been dealt a very good hand right now. And we're just taking it in."

And they're not the only ones still happily sporting their Neil Lane hardware. As we raise a toast to the pairwho will mark their10th anniversary in January, let's also cheers to these other Bachelor Nation duos.

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