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|Publication number
|Publication type
|Application number
|Publication date
|May 21, 2002
|Filing date
|Sep 26, 2000
|Priority date
|Sep 26, 2000
|Fee status
|Publication number
|James C. Wood
|Original Assignee
|James C. Wood
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (31), Referenced by (50), Classifications (11), Legal Events (6)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
The invention relates generally an athletic helmet formed from a soft, shock absorbent foam. Variations of the helmet can be used for sports such as football, hockey, soccer, and bicycling Specifically, the sport helmet of the present invention includes a molded piece of soft foam and alternatively includes metal or plastic inserts.
Athletic head protection is necessary for prevention of head injuries in many sports. Contact sports such as football and hockey require the use of head protection. Other sports such as soccer may soon require head protection due to the significant potential of head injuries occurring from "heading" the ball and contact with other players.
The current football helmet technology teaches the use of a hard plastic shell with several interior foam inserts and air bladders for padding the head of the user wearing the helmet. The problem with the hard shell helmet is that the helmet itself can cause injury. When the helmet contacts or "hits" an unprotected body part such as an arm, leg, chest or hand, the contacted body part can sustain injuries such as bruises or broken bones within.
A softer helmet would certainly reduce these injuries. Contact with a soft object is much less intrusive than contact with a hard object. A plastic and foam helmet that attempts to address this need is shown in U.S. Pat. No. 5,745,923 to Katz. However, Katz '923 fails to provide protection against glancing hits by a ball or another helmet. Katz '923 also includes internal reinforcing elements within the foam portions of the helmet. Such reinforcing elements are expensive to manufacture. A soft helmet is needed that does not require such reinforcing elements to cushion a user.
Another foam helmet is shown in U.S. Pat. No. 5,177,815 to Andujar. It teaches the attachment of pad members to the exterior of a base member made of a resilient foam. Andujar '815, though providing some protection against glancing blows, still has failings. The pad members of Andujar '815 extend from the surface of the helmet and are undesirable in that they can be peeled away under normal use and impacts. Additionally, Andujar '815 fails to provide adequate protection to the user against more severe impacts as required for bicycle helmets, contact sports such as football and hockey, and desirable for soccer. A foam helmet is needed that provides approximately the same level of impact protection as conventional hard shell helmets, and yet provides the user with the ability to head soccer balls or deflect glancing hits to the helmet.
The present invention provides a soft, shock absorbent sport helmet. The sport helmet has a shell formed of a single, homogeneous component. The shell is formed by molding a soft foam material into the desired shape, preferably by the process of injection molding. The soft foam of the shell has a pliable form. The soft foam resists against an impact into the shell by compressing with the impact and then returning to the shell's original shape. The shell also includes a cranial support. The cranial support is attached to an interior surface of the shell. Alternatively, the cranial support is an element of the single, homogenous shell. The cranial support, which is preferably a plurality of cranial supports, contacts the head of a user to support the shell.
In a preferred alternative embodiment of the present invention, the shell includes an insert plate molded onto and exposed on an exterior surface of the shell. The insert plate is formed from a substantially rigid material and is ideal for heading a soccer ball or deflecting impacts with other helmets, as often occurs in football. The insert plate provides the advantage of protection against glancing hits by a ball or another helmet. Additionally, the insert plate does not protrude from the smooth exterior surface of the shell, thereby substantially eliminating the possibility of the pads ripping off the helmet on a glancing impact.
The helmet of the present invention does not require reinforcing elements to cushion a user. The foam of the helmet is dense enough to hold together without the need for reinforcing elements. With the aid of the cranial supports, the helmet provides approximately the same level of impact protection as conventional hard shell helmets. However, the supporting infrastructure is absent.
In an alternative embodiment of the helmet of the present invention, a holding plate is molded within the shell and partially exposed on an exterior surface of the shell. The holding plate can receive a helmet attachment, such as a chin strap, face mask or eye shield.
The present invention provides the advantage of improved head protection and a reduction of injuries that are caused from hard shell helmets. The invention also provides the advantage of a helmet that can rebound a ball from its frontal area, thereby allowing a substantially safe header by the user. The invention will be better understood by reference to the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a sport helmet, according to an embodiment of the invention;
FIG. 2 is a vertically sectioned view of a sport helmet, shown worn by a user, according to an embodiment of the invention;
FIG. 3 is a side view of a sport helmet, shown worn by a user, according to an embodiment of the invention;
FIG. 4 is a horizontally sectioned view of a sport helmet, shown worn by a user, according to an embodiment of the invention;
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a sport helmet, according to an embodiment of the invention;
FIG. 6 is a vertically sectioned view of a sport helmet, shown worn by a user, according to an embodiment of the invention;
FIG. 7 is a vertically sectioned view of a sport helmet, according to an embodiment of the invention;
FIG. 8 is a horizontally sectioned view of a sport helmet, according to an embodiment of the invention;
FIG. 9 is a front view of a sport helmet, according to an embodiment of the invention;
FIG. 10 is a top view of a sport helmet, according to an embodiment of the invention; and
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a sport helmet, according to an embodiment of the invention.
The present invention provides a helmet 15, as shown in FIGS. 1 through 11. The helmet is uniquely suitable for use in sports or athletics, most preferably of a non-motorized nature. Chief advantages of this helmet over conventional helmets are improved head protection, reduced weight, and reduction of injuries to the body parts that helmets typically make contact with. The helmet has a shell 17 formed of a single, homogeneous component 18. The homogeneous component of the shell is formed by molding a soft foam material 19. The soft foam material is pliable in form. This shell of soft foam material resists against impacts compressing with the impact and then returning to the shell's original shape.
The shell 17 of the helmet 15 of the present invention is substantially homogeneous in that it is uniform in its make-up and form. The soft foam material 19 making up the homogeneous component 18 of the shell is preferably a high-impact polyurethane foam. It is well known to prepare flexible polyurethane by the polymerization of polyols with isocyanates. Existing applications for these flexible polyurethane foams include hospital castings to protect injuries, and for seats in aircraft and automobiles. One such polyurethane foam considered for use in the present invention is a CONFOR� type foam, manufactured by Aearo Co., of Indianapolis, Ind., U.S.A.
To provide better cushioning performance in cold weather, other thermoplastic foams are preferred for use in manufacturing the present invention. Generally, certain polyolefin foams have the ability to provide the desired characteristics for the shell 17 of the helmet 15. Specifically, ethylene-vinyl acetate, polyethylene and polypropylene are thermoplastic materials considered for use with the present invention. Substantially homogeneous mixtures of these thermoplastics materials are also considered as possible alternative foams. "Macro-blends" of thermoplastic materials can create substantially homogeneous foams that have superior impact resistance. One such blend is TYPLAX™ structural foam, as manufactured by Polytyplax Technology, Inc. of New Haven Conn., U.S.A., which blends styrene/butadiene rubber (SBR) with specific polyolefins to form a hybrid foam mixture having superior impact resistive properties and cold temperature performance.
A preferred process for manufacturing the helmet 15 of the present invention is injection molding. The term "injection molding" broadly describes a range of conventional methods of forming thermoplastic materials. A type of injection molding that is preferably employed for the present invention is "gas-assist" foam molding. In gas-assist injection molding, the soft foam material 19 of the present invention is formed by mixing a pelletized plastic resin with a gaseous blowing agent. The melted resin and the blowing agent together form the foam material. The resultant mixture is injected into the mold. As soon as the plastic foam cools to a solid state, the mold opens and the finished shell 17 is ejected.
An additional injection molding technique that is preferably employed with the present invention is by "counterpressurization" of the mold cavity, which prepressurizes the mold, immediately prior to the injection of the soft foam material 19 into the mold. This prepressurization of the mold cavity prevents bubbles from forming on the surface of the shell 17.
FIGS. 2, 3, and 6 show a user 22 wearing the helmet 15 of the present invention. The helmet is formed to fit on the head 23 of the user, and specifically over the cranium 24 of the user. The helmet also includes a cranial support 27, as shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 4 through 9, and 11. The cranial support is preferably a pad 28 of soft foam, as shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 4 and 11. The cranial support attaches to an interior surface 29 of the shell 17.
The cranial support 27 is most preferably a plurality of cranial supports. Each cranial support contacts the head 23 of the user 22 to support the shell 17. Each of the plurality of cranial supports are preferably attached to the interior surface of the shell with a pad attachment that is most preferably an adhesive layer. Alternatively, the pad attachment can be a hook and loop attachment, such as VELCRO™. As an additional alternative, as shown in FIGS. 5 through 9, the cranial support can be a cranial suspension system 30. The cranial suspension system is a conventional head ring 31 and webbing cap 32, often employed in safety hats and helmets. The cranial suspension comfortably and safely separates the head of the user from the interior surface of the shell.
In an alternative embodiment, the cranial support 27 can be an element of the single, homogenous shell 17. Conventional pads, preferably attached to the shell with either an adhesive or hook and loop attachment, can be employed to size the helmet 15 to the head 23 of a specific user 22.
A significant feature of the shell 17 is that it lacks a supporting, non-homogeneous infrastructure imbedded within the shell, as employed in other soft foam helmets, typified by the disclosures of U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,088,130 and 5,745,923. These infrastructures are expensive and difficult to produce. The inventor of the present invention has found that by employing the shell 17 of the soft foam material 19 coupled with a set of the cranial supports 27, a strong and safe helmet is achieved.
In a preferred alternative embodiment of the present invention, the shell 17 includes an insert plate 33, as shown in FIGS. 1 through 7 and 9 through 11. The insert plate molds onto the exterior surface 35 of the shell. The insert plate is exposed, but inset into the homogeneous component 18. To blend in with the exterior shape of the shell and prevent the insert plate form catching on objects that the helmet 15 may brush up against, the insert plate is substantially flush with the exterior surface of the shell. The insert plate is formed from a substantially rigid material and is ideal for heading a soccer ball or deflecting impacts with solid objects, such as other helmets.
Especially with the insert plate 33, the shell 17 of the helmet 15 does not require reinforcing elements to help in protecting the head 23 of the user 22. The soft foam material 19 of the helmet is dense enough to hold together and maintain its shape without the need for reinforcing elements or the aid of the cranial supports 27. By employing the insert plates, the helmet of the present invention can provide approximately the same level of impact protection as a conventional hard shell helmet. With the reinforcing elements or supporting infrastructure absent within the shell, the helmet of the present invention weighs less and is more easily and economically manufactured, as compared to many conventional helmets.
The insert plate 33 can be any substantially rigid material. Light gauge metals or resilient plastics are considered as alternatives for the insert plate. A most preferred material for the insert plate is considered to be stainless steel or alternatively titanium. As shown in FIGS. 1, 3, and 5, the insert plate can also lend a decorative feature to the helmet 15. The insert plate preferably extends downward over most of the forehead and upward over the top of the shell 17, as shown in FIGS. 1, 9 and 10. The insert plate is most preferably positioned proximate the forehead of the user, toward the top and forward portion of the helmet, herein referred to as a frontal surface 34 of the shell.
When the helmet 15 is employed as a soccer helmet, a functional purpose of the insert plate 33 is to simulate the hardness of the head for "heading" the ball. In this use, a foremost purpose of the helmet is to be able to head the ball without injury to the head and the brain. The portions of the shell 17 that are not clad by the insert plate are soft to minimize injuries on other parts of a body that are struck by the helmet.
To further supplement the structural strength of the shell 17, the helmet 15 of the present invention can include a holding plate 37, as shown in FIG. 1. The holding plate, like the insert plate 33, the holding plate is mounted flush to the exterior surface 35 of the shell. The holding plate is molded to the shell, at least partially exposing the holding plate to the exterior surface of the shell. The holding plate receives a helmet attachment, such as a chin strap or a face guard (not shown). Other attachments to the holding plate could include face shields, eye shields and light mounts.
The holding plate 37 can be incorporated into the insert plate 33, as shown in the preferred embodiment of FIGS. 1, 3, 5 and 9, which show the insert plate coupled with the holding plate for a chin strap or guard. Multiple holding plates can also be combined as shown in FIG. 11, to include a multiple set of attachments 39 for a face shield and chin strap. The holding plate 37, and the insert plate 33 can be colored, painted or receive decals or insignia. Also, a pigment can be easily added to the soft foam material 19 of the shell 17, so that the helmet will match any desired team colors. Preferably, any portion of the homogenous component 18 of the shell that was in contact with the forming mold will have a "skin" 40. This skin has a sheen that will give the helmet an aesthetically pleasing appearance, similar to conventional helmets.
The helmet 15 of the present invention preferably includes ear holes 45, as shown in FIGS. 1, 3, 5, 7 and 11. Vents 48 may also be molded into the helmet, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. The number and size of these vents can be varied by the manufacturer of the helmet to suit the particular use and preference of the user.
In compliance with the statutes, the invention has been described in language more or less specific as to structural features and process steps. While this invention is susceptible to embodiment in different forms, the specification illustrates preferred embodiments of the invention with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered an exemplification of the principles of the invention, and the disclosure is not intended to limit the invention to the particular embodiments described. Those with ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that other embodiments and variations of the invention are possible, which employ the same inventive concepts as described above. Therefore, the invention is not to be limited except by the following claims, as appropriately interpreted in accordance with the doctrine of equivalents.
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Betty B., visiting Atlantis from Muskegon, MI, won $8,500 playing Keno on Oct. 8, 2013. Betty hit a 6 spot catch all in the Keno Tournament, and plans to play more Keno with her winnings.
September 29, 2013
Scott from San Mateo, CA won $10,000 during the Sunday Monday Mania all-cash drawings. Congratulations, Scott!
September 28, 2013
Vanessa of Sparks, NV won $10,000 after she hit it big during the $75,000 Money Mania drawing. Vanessa says Atlantis is her favorite place to play!
September 11, 2013
Thomas, of Henderson, NV, won $60,000 playing Double Double Bonus Video Poker in the High Limit area. Thomas is in Reno for the National Air Races.
September 10 , 2013
Hung hit a straight flush on the progressive Crazy 4 Poker in the amount of $6,116, which was 10 percent of the total Jackpot. The new jackpot is $55,052!
September 6 , 2013
Congratulations to Peter who won $6,668 when he hit a straight flush in the progressive Let It Ride jackpot.
September 4 , 2013
William of Monterey, CA hit $32,755.94 on the Quick Hit Platinum slot machine. He said he will put the money in the bank for this three kids and granddaughter.
September 1 , 2013
As part of Atlantis' $1,000,000 Guaranteed All-Cash Giveaway, Nancy won the $10,000 Sunday Drawing on September 1, 2013. The drawings just don't stop at Atlantis. Enjoy more reasons to play and take advantage of opportunities to win more. More rewards equal more fun!
August 25, 2013
Nick from Salida, CA hit a straight flush on the progressive Crazy 4 Poker in the amount of $6,896. Atlantis is the progressive place to play!
August 23, 2013
Lorie from Elk Grove, CA hit an ace, king and queen of spades on the progressive Three Card Poker in the amount of $3,888. Lorie said she always plays at Atlantis and was visiting this weekend for the $1,000,000 Guaranteed All Cash Sunday drawings.
A local guest won $66,805 while playing the Fortune Pai Gow Progressive. Two others players at the table were also winners because they were part of a unique Atlantis bonus called Jackpot Celebration where 80% of the Pai Gow Poker Progressive goes to the winner and 20% of the jackpot is shared with everyone playing at the table where the jackpot is hit.
August 18, 2013
Congratulations to Martha T., of Berkley, CA, who won $10,101.18 when she hit the 6-Spot Keno Progressive. Martha was at Atlantis celebrating her 87th birthday with her son.
August 9 , 2013
Congratulations to Manuel from Hilman, CA who won $12,500 while playing Ultimate Texas Hold'em. Atlantis is the only place Manuel plays in Reno.
August 3, 2013
Michael B. of Reno won $4,901.00 when he hit the Three Card Poker progressive jackpot.
July 27, 2013
Congratulations to Rita T. who won the $10,000 grand prize at the $1,000,000 Guaranteed All-Cash Giveaway $75,000 Money Mania Super Saturday promotion on July 27, 2013.
July 19, 2013
Congratulations to Greg S, who hit the Progressive Jackpot Crazy 4 Poker with a Straight Flush (3,4,5,6,7 Diamonds) for $5,856.53.
July 17, 2013
Suzan B., of San Jose, CA, hit $17,877.50 while playing a $0.25 Keno slot machine on July 17, 2013.
July 16, 2013
Louise L., of Reno, won $122,832 for hitting the 8-Spot More to the Meter Keno progressive on Tuesday, July 16. Louise was playing a live game, while eating at Toucan Charlie's Buffet & Grille when she hit the 8-spot.
July 4, 2013
Local guest, Laila M. won $44,899.31 on Thursday, July 4. Laila and her husband entered Atlantis because they heard it was a "fun place to play". Unsuspectingly, their luck changed the minute she hit the jackpot. Laila will use the money to repair the couple's truck, which needed $4,000 in repairs. With Laila's win 199 other guests received $25 in free Slot Play.
June 29, 2013
Roland R. won our Anniversary Finale Grand Prize - Play a Year on Us, on Saturday, June 29. Roland will receive $500 in free Slot Play each week for an entire year!
June 26, 2013
Steve S. of Reno won $10,013.00 when he hit the 6-Spot Keno Progressive.
May 23, 2013
Roy R., of Louisville, Kentucky hit $40,057 on Thursday, May 23 while playing a $0.05 Triple Diamond slot machine. Roy plays at Atlantis every time he visits Reno. This time, he went home with a nice jackpot to remember Atlantis by!
May 19, 2013
As part of Atlantis' $1,000,000 Guaranteed Cash Giveaway, Judy won the $10,000 Sunday Drawing on May 19, 2013. The drawings just don't stop at Atlantis. Enjoy more reasons to play and take advantage of opportunities to win more. More rewards equal more fun!
May 18, 2013
As part of Atlantis' $1,000,000 Guranteed Cash Giveaway, Lance won the $10,000 grand prize at the $75,000 Money Mania Giveaway on May 18, 2013. Swipe your Club Paradise card daily at the Paradise Rewards kiosk for entries. Plus, earn additional entries the more you play. It's no wonder why Atlantis has been voted Casino Where You Feel Luckiest by Casino Player Magazine.
May 17, 2013
Karin D., a local player, hit the Crazy Money Jackpot for $22,293.03 on Friday, May 17. Karin says she's going to use her winning to spoil her grandkids.
April 27, 2013
Congratulation to Willie of Reno for hitting the Crazy Money jackpot for $10,315.79 on April 27, 2013.
April 26, 2013
Congratulation to Felipe of Reno for hitting the Crazy Money jackpot for $21,499.68 on April 26, 2013.
April 19, 2013
Vetina S., of Lone Oak, Texas, hit $2,572 on a Three Card Poker table progressive on Friday, April 19. Atlantis is the progressive place to play.
April 6, 2013
Congratulation to Reno-Sparks local, Leonard for hitting the Crazy Money jackpot for $23,008.84 on April 6, 2013.
Congratulations to David of Reno-Sparks who won $10,245.76 when the Crazy Money jackpot hit for the second time on April 6, 2013.
March 25, 2013
John M., of Carson City, took home the Card Player Poker Tour — Atlantis All-In Poker Series tournament title and $45,153 in prize money after just four hours of play on the final day of the tournament.
March 16, 2013
Congratulations to Rick from Sisters, OR for winning the $5,000 Long Rolls bonus. Rick rolled the craps dice 94 consecutive times on Saturday, March 16, 2013.
March 9, 2013
Salvatore played only $10 and hit $18,000 on the Triple Diamond Strike slot machine on Saturday, March 9, 2013.
March 2, 2013
Congratulations to Nancy of California who was doubly lucky when she hit the 8-Spot Keno Progressive for $15,000 and then the 6-Spot Keno Progressive for $5,457.84 on the same day.
March 1, 2013
Cecilia and her husband were visiting Atlantis for the weekend. After just 30 minutes of play, Cecilia hit Crazy Money for $18,835.31!
February 23, 2013
Congratulations to Sonny of Nevada City, CA who won $2,056 on February 23, 2013.
February 22, 2013
Congratulations to Clayton and Glenn of California who won $14,870 when they hit the 7 out of 7 on February 22, 2013!
February 15, 2013
Congratulations to Jacqueline of Reno, who won $12,990.34 for hitting the Crazy Money jackpot on February 15, 2013.
February 5, 2013
Congratulations to Alicia of California won $6,321.50 with a 6-Spot Combination ticket on February 5, 2013!
Congratulations to Violet of Big Lake, AK won $15,000 with an 8-Spot Progressive on February 5, 2013!
January 26, 2013
Reno local, Gay won $23,066.05 for hitting Crazy Money on Saturday, January 26, 2013. The jackpot awarded 220 celebration bonuses along with her win. Gay and her husband were staying at Atlantis to celebrate their wedding anniversary.
January 4, 2013
Reno local, Robert won $23,090.10 for hitting Crazy Money on Friday, January 4, 2013. The jackpot awarded 355 celebration bonuses along with his win.
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I'm working on a project that use XML document as the configuration file that can be customized by customers. Therefore we would like to use validation feature to validate configuration data entered by customer.
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First Question:
According Xerces documentation to turn on a validation you have to use method setFeature() :
p.setFeature("http://xml.org/sax/features/validation", true);
So, I tried this with very simple XML file and external DTD:
XML file (bridge.xml):
<?xml version='1.0'?>
<!DOCTYPE bridgeDescriptor SYSTEM "bridgedescriptor.dtd" >
name = "bridgeName"
class = "bridgeClassName"
start = "ONCREATION">
<resourceRef name = "SampleQ1" type = "destination" />
<resourceRef name = "SampleQ2" type = "destination" />
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name CDATA #REQUIRED
class CDATA #REQUIRED
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As you can see that all attributes are required for element bridge.
Thus I was expecting , that parser will generate an error if it will parse bridge.xml where one of attribute is not specified, such as in the followed sample name attribute is missing:
<?xml version='1.0'?>
<!DOCTYPE bridgeDescriptor SYSTEM "bridgedescriptor.dtd" >
class = "bridgeClassName"
start = "ONCREATION">
<resourceRef name = "SampleQ1" type = "destination" />
<resourceRef name = "SampleQ2" type = "destination" />
The following code used to create DOM Parser and turn on validation:
DOMParser parser = new DOMParser();
parser.setFeature( "http://xml.org/sax/features/validation", true);
catch(Exception e){ // }
What I'm doing wrong that parser doesn't generate
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Second question:
Xerces documentation 1.0.3 and 1.2.0 listed RevalidatingDOMParser class that can be used to
validate DOM nodes that has been read by parser. But ... xerces.jar (in two versions 1.0.3 and
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"I am a board certified, general adult psychiatrist, offering medication management--alone or in combination with psychotherapy. Please visit www.pondworkspsychiatry.com to learn more and to submit a request for a new evaluation appointment."
"Welcome! I am committed to comprehensive mental health care. I work collaboratively with each individual to customized the goals and interventions of those I serve. I am ready to devote my time, training, and attention to optimize your plan. As a psychiatrist, I use a combination of lifestyle changes, medications, and therapies for treatment and often collaborate with outside providers. I began my post-graduate education at Occidental College, where I was honored Phi Beta Kappa with my Bachelor of Arts in Psychobiology. I then moved on to earn my Doctorate of Medicine from Harvard Medical School."
"As a Physician and a Psychiatrist, I believe in the person as a whole. During our care, I complete a thorough history looking at psychiatric symptoms, history, medical health and psychological impacts. Working together we will formulate a treatment plan that is tailored to your individual needs and wishes. Medications are only one of several tools to help you overcome personal challenges. Diet, exercise, talk-therapy, and other modalities are equally if not more important. My motivator is delivering compassionate and comprehensive care to help individuals bring meaningful changes in their lives."
"Dr. Holly Kinget is a child, adolescent, and adult Psychiatrist. She provides comprehensive psychiatric assessments and medication management for individuals undergoing emotional or academic difficulties. She feels the intertwining of therapy elements is also of importance. Although she enjoys working with all ages throughout the life span, she particularly likes working with school aged children and adolescents. She strives to not only treat psychiatric symptoms, but to consider medical, environmental, and past as well as current social factors which may play a role in an individual's current state. She takes pride in working with families to make informed decisions regarding potential steps for improvement."
"I treat the full spectrum of psychiatric disorders. In my 20+ years as a Board Certified adult psychiatrist, I have been dedicated to compassionate, respectful psychiatric care. At Columbia, in Manhattan, where I served my post-doctoral residency, we were taught to thoroughly evaluate each patient through psychological, medical, and psychiatric assessment. Therefore, my goal is to provide a setting where each of my clients is allowed to comfortably communicate to me their current needs. With our continued dialogue, we can arrive at multiple treatment options. My ultimate goal is for each client to experience complete recovery."
Austin, Texas 78759
"I have been practicing psychiatry since 1997 and have many years of expertise in evaluating and treating individuals of all ages (from adolescents age 12 and older to geriatrics) as well as treating a wide range of emotional and mental conditions that range from mood and anxiety disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar, substance abuse, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and eating disorders to consulting with clients about grief, trauma, work stress, relationship problems, adoption, legal cases, disability, and other major life changing events. I utilize biopsychosocial approach to mental illness that takes into account each individual's physical health, environment, and psychological experiences throughout their life."
Austin, Texas 78758
"I help patients work through a variety of problems that bring them to treatment: anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, attention deficit disorder, and relationship problems. I provide care as a general psychiatrist and as such, am able to help patients with various other common problems."
Austin, Texas 78704
"Accepting New Patients. My goal is to help clients start feeling better as soon as possible, and some relief can usually be seen immediately following your initial consultation. Take advantage of simple online booking; and new patient appointments are usually available within 1-2 weeks."
Austin, Texas 78730
"Children and adolescents are complex and fascinating people whose lives can be severely disrupted by mental illness. Early in my training, I realized that I had a passion for working with this special group. I graduated medical school from The University of California, San Francisco in 1999 and completed my psychiatry residency and child psychiatry fellowship training at the UCLA in 2004. I have been on faculty with the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque and I am currently on faculty with Texas A & M School of Medicine. I was named by Austin Monthly as one of Austin's "Best Doctors 2013"."
Austin, Texas 78738
"My goal as a psychiatrist is to provide education and tools to deal with issues that will inevitably arise. I encourage clients to participate in mindfulness exercises as awareness is the first step in understanding our patterns of behavior and coping strategies. Ultimately, individuals come to see me when these coping strategies have broken down. Both medication and therapy can be beneficial as one attempts to change their style of thinking and realize options. I believe that hope is lost when one feels a profound lack of options. For example, this is very common with depression as individuals thinking shades to the negative."
"I am an adult psychiatrist in private practice. I provide comprehensive psychiatric treatment that integrates psychotherapy and medication management. My treatment philosophy centers around the belief that healing occurs within the context of a compassionate therapeutic relationship between doctor and patient."
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I love breastfeeding. It's not only the optimal food for baby but it's wonderful for mama. I've previously written about some surprising breastfeeding benefits, and also shared tips that made breastfeeding easier for me.
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Increase milk supply tip #1: Nurse, nurse, nurse…
There is nothing that can increase your supply like your baby's suckling. You see, breast milk creation is all about supply and demand, and it's a tightly regulated system. Don't worry if your breasts don't feel full or think baby isn't getting much milk, the sucking reflex will help stimulate more milk over the long run. So, anytime you can, bring your baby to the breast and let him nurse, nurse, nurse.
Increase milk supply tip #2: Nurse skin-to-skin
When you do nurse, go skin-to-skin. Take off your shirt and bra and keep baby in just a diaper. Wrap a blanket around the two of you and nurse away. This practice is not only incredibly bonding for mama and baby, it also helps release more of the hormones that produce milk as well as the milk ejector hormones. Continue this practice during nap time, bedtime, and throughout night.
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Increase milk supply tip #5: Get enough sleep and stay relaxed
Easier said than done with a newborn but try as best you can. Studies show that mothers produce more milk and have a better milk letdown when they are calm and relax. Nap when baby naps. If you can get a babysitter, neighbor or family member to help out. Cancel or eliminate too many outside activities and keep things simple. Order takeout or better yet have friends or hubby cook you homemade meals in bulk for easy access to nutritious food. Listen to tranquil music, think of flowing streams and trust that you can and will successfully nurse your baby.
Increase milk supply tip #6: Watch your diet
Be sure to drink a lot of liquids. I know we hear this all the time but it really does makes a difference. Shoot for at least 12 – 8 oz. glasses a day or drink to thirst. For nutrition, many moms have boosted supply by eating galactagogues like oatmeal, barley, millet and quinoa as well as spices like fennel, ginger and turmeric. Brewer's yeast, flaxseed, almonds, and sesame seeds can boost your supply. Try my delicious cookies that contains many of these pro-milk foods! Of course, Mother's Milk tea, the herb fenugreek, and moringa powder are very effective in increasing milk supply. Be sure you are eating enough to keep up with the demands of nursing. For exclusive breastfeeding, you are going to need at least 500 calories more a day.
Increase milk supply tip #7: Pump in-between nursings
Pumping can be a great short-term way to keep your breast stimulated and produce more milk. I know from experience that consistent pumping really works! You can do right after a feeding until all of your milk drains from both breasts and then continue for 5 additional minutes. If there is no milk from the beginning, just keep pumping as the stimulation will still help. Aim for 10 minutes for each breast. As an FYI, milk production tends to be highest between the hours of 2-5 a.m. (I plan on asking God about why this is one day ) so you may want to set an alarm and pump during this time as well.
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Increase milk supply tip #8: Take some helpful supplements
is one of the most popular herbal supplements to boost supply. FenugreekBrewer's yeast is another great supplement as are green powders, calcium and bentonite clay due to their calcium and alkalinizing effects. Blessed thistle and alfalfa are natural milk boosters and some say work best in conjunction with fenugreek. As a very last resort, you can talk to your doctor about prescription medication to boost supply.
Increase milk supply tip #9: Make sure latch is right
Obviously, if your baby can't efficiently drain the breast, you may have problems with supply since the breast isn't stimulated enough. It can be a simple as correcting a bad latch or addressing any anatomical issues that are preventing a good latch from a baby being lip tied, tongue tied or mama having inverted nipples. The good news is most of these issues can be corrected and baby and mom can be breastfeed successfully. If you're having any issues in this department, it's best to see a lactation consultant or seek out your local La Leche League chapter.
Increase milk supply tip #10: Switch breasts or double feed
For a sleepy baby that falls asleep before they reach the second breast, stop her a few minutes into nursing and switch her to the other side. By doing so, you have a good shot at keeping her awake to feed more. Keep switching back and forth when you notice her starting to dose off until breasts are drained. You can double feed which is to nurse, take a break by burping baby, and then place her back on for another feed at both breasts. By taking the burping break, you are releasing gas bubbles in her stomach that allow more room for milk.
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I hope these 10 tips help you!
Hopefully, these 10 tips will help you increase breast milk supply naturally and you'll be back in the swing of things in no time.
If you're still struggling with supply after a few weeks, I'd highly recommend finding a milk donor if you can. Here's a great resource for more information.
If you need to go with formula, I would recommend the Nourishing Traditions homemade version.
For those that are adopting, you may be able to breastfeed. Check out kellymom.com for more information on relactation and adoptive breastfeeding.