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Health • Fitness • Mind • Spirit • Medicine • Well-Being © Berthoud Weekly Surveyor

September 28, 2017

Berthoud, CO 80513

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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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INDEX Intermittent fasting ....................4 5 steps to choosing ob/gyn ...........5 Inflammatory breast cancer ........6 Goat yoga ......................................8 CO poisoning ................................9 Gluten-free ................................10 Integrated Chiropractic .............12 Pregnancy after breast cancer ..13 Ketosis diet .................................14 Letting go ...................................15 Empowered Lotus Yoga .............17 Treatments for Alzheier’s .........18 Exploring the heart/love ............19 Body & Soul 2017© is published in Berthoud, Colo., by the Berthoud Weekly Surveyor. The publishers reserve the right to edit, classify or reject any advertising or news copy. Liability for any newspaper error in an advertisement shall not exceed the cost of space occupied by error. The publishers assume no liability for any advertising which is not published for any cause. The publishers assume absolutely no obligation or responsibility for subject matter in copy placed by its advertisers or their agents.

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Are your eyes DED? C

atchy title ... Eh? Now that I’ve captured your attention you might want to know that DED stands for “Dry Eye Disease.” Yes, it is a “disease.” And it runs at an epidemic level here in our beautiful, but dry, state of Colorado.

Complaints include: • My eye hurts (scratchy, burning, achy, tired, etc.).

• My vision blurs (off and on).

• I’m light sensitive.

• My contact lenses are uncomfortable and hard to wear.

• My eyes get watery sometimes.

You might ask, “How can my eyes water if they’re dry?” Excellent question. It sounds like a conundrum, but it is easily explained. Our eyes are dry — which sends a message to the brain — the brain responds by producing re e tears hich happen ne pectedly — our eyes water.

How tears work: Tears occur in three layers and are produced by 20-30 openings along our upper and lower eyelids. With each blink, old tears are “squeegeed” by our eyelids toward the nose, where they drain into that little opening called the “puncta” near your nose.

How can I fix it?

• Increase the humidity. (Use a h midifier or move to lorida.

• Increase your tear volume. (Use ood ality artificial tears or prescription drops for dry eye relief.) ncrease inta e of ids and good quality omega-3 oils to limit tear evaporation.

• Eyelid scrubs and/or warm compresses to open up tear gland production along the eyelid margins.

• Place microscopic plugs in the

opening of the lower lid. This Guest plug allows Columnist more natural God-given tears to saturate the entire front surface of the eyes resulting in increased comfort and vision.

Punctal Plugs Dr. Rex We have Eland used this treatment with hundreds of patients with great success. It is quite painless and simple to perform.

There is little need to use expensive over-the-counter or prescription eye drops. Many symptoms are reduced or eliminated, vision is improved, and re e tearin is red ced.

At Berthoud Vision for Life we specialize in DED. We carefully inspect the quantity and quality of your tears. We take into account your home and work environment and many other factors.

So ... are your eyes DED? Help us make them feel alive again. Most major medical insurance companies may participate with this procedure.

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Intermittent fasting, a reboot for the body

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By Amber McIver-Traywick The Surveyor In the U.S. we are accustomed to eating three full meals a day with a few snacks in-between. It’s what our brains and our bodies are used to.

However, for many people around the world and throughout human history this is far from the norm.

The concept of fasting, although foreign to many in the western world, is thousands of years old. It’s been used as an exercise for spiritual health for at least that long and now is also being reco ni ed thro h scientific research for its physical and mental health benefits too.

Fasting can encompass a wide range of practices from an extreme full-fast, lasting days to weeks with the participant only drinking water, to partial fasts where only certain foods or liquids are consumed for a particular amount of time.

Intermittent fasting (IF) has been catching on in recent years for its help with weight management and a growin list of other health benefits. This form of fasting isn’t so much about not eating as about divvying out your calories in a different pattern than those three meals a day plus snacks, which some researchers claim doesn’t fit ho

we have physiologically evolved to consume calories — think hunting and gathering.

There is a growing body of research that shows the incredible effects of IF. It has been shown to help lower blood pressure, improve immunity, eliminate bad cholesterol, reduce weight, and there is even evidence it can forestall cancers and help protect healthy cells while chemotherapy is being used. ome st dies are even findin that IF helps alleviate migraines, depression and anxiety due to the release of endorphins and serotonin during a fast. While you fast, something called autophagy also ramps up. This is the garbage-disposal system for cells that gets rid of damaged molecules including ones that are linked to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other neurological diseases. The body’s responsiveness to insulin is also increased through fasting which is linked to a reduction in diabetes, obesity, heart failure and other cardiovascular diseases. People and animals with long life spans tend to have unusually low insulin which means it could also increase longevity; however, none of the research is conclusive yet.

IF can be practiced in several ways.

The 5:2 method is when you eat basi-

cally hatever yo ant for five days preferably making healthy whole-food choices, and two days out of the week women consume 500 calories and men consume 600. A big proponent of this method is British journalist Michael Mosley who looked into the science and the effects of fasting in his documentary for the BBC called “Eat, Fast and Live Longer” — it’s available online at http://documentaryheaven.com/ eat-fast-and-live-longer/ There are numerous other variations of IF including Periodic Fasting, which is a full fast once or twice a week, LeanGains where you fast for 16 hours out of the day and eat in an eight-hour window, The Warrior Diet that promotes eating one large healthy meal a day, and Alternate Day Fasting where you eat for 24 hours and fast for 24 in rotation. Many people do a combination of all of the above to find hat works best for them, including lengthening or shortening the time frame one fasts and the window of time in which they eat.

If you plan on trying IF it’s important to make sure you are consuming a healthy number of calories during your eating windows, as a low-calorie diet for an extended period of time causes your metabolism to slow down

— despite what many people think, research shows it takes a while for this to actually happen, not just from skipping breakfast. Include plenty of protein healthy fats loads of fiber and complex carbs to get the best nutrition possible.

Practitioners of this eating style say after yo et past the first several days or weeks your body adapts and the feeling of hunger isn’t an issue as your body knows it will be nourished.

Many also report improved concentration and mental clarity, sugar cravings are eliminated, food tastes better or avors are more intense increased energy and overall improved health.

Some suggest starting slow by fasting 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and extending that time by 30 minute increments every few days. They also suggest if you begin to feel famished and have the urge to bin e to step bac a bit or find a different IF plan that works better for you, but to be successful you do have to give it time.

With any diet or exercise choice there are some plans that simply will not work for certain people, including diabetics and nursing or pregnant women, and it’s always best to check ith yo r doctor first.

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Five steps to choosing the right ob-gyn for you Health h • Fitness • Mind • Spirit piri p irit • Medicine dicine • Well-Being W

Special to the Surveyor Selecting the perfect ob-gyn is one of the biggest and most important decisions in a woman’s life journey. An ob-gyn, or obstetrician-gynecologist, guides a woman down her path of female reproductive health.

When choosing a provider you have to feel comfortable having open and honest conversations while also considering appropriate credentials, availability and services. Your ob-gyn should be viewed as a life partner walking a woman through stressful obstacles and satisfying rewards.

Consider these steps as you take on your life journey with an ob-gyn. ere are five steps to select the right ob-gyn for you: 1. Find a doctor or clinic with the capacity to grow with you.

“We really want women to think about a holistic, lifelong approach to their ob-gyn care,” Dr. Nicole Roberson of The Women’s Clinic of Northern Colorado said. “Regardless of yo r a e no findin a health care partner with the capacity to grow with you — and your family — is a much more effective means to caring for the complexities of the female body and mind.”

The Women’s Clinic of Northern Colorado developed its wide range of services and specialties to continually serve as a woman’s needs evolve. For example, The Women’s Clinic’s physicians, practitioners and midwives have the ability to screen for disease, help plan a family, walk you through menopause, and more. Your body evolves and your needs grow, so it is important to find a healthcare partner you can trust.

“A woman’s health care is going to change radically throughout her life,” adds Roberson. “An 18-year-old has vastly different needs from a woman in the midst of her first pre nancy or one living a healthy post-menopausal life. By thinking long-term, women take a stronger, more proactive role in guiding healthcare decisions.”

2. Choose an ob-gyn you are comfortable talking to … and actually talk to her.

Dr. Adrian K. Krause of The Women’s Clinic advocates for building trust with your ob-gyn so you can be comfortable discussing things openly and honestly.

“Your ob-gyn is a perfect resource for discussions about and treatment for family planning, and infertility, as well as additional female-health

needs,” Krause said. “It’s important for women to know the same ob-gyn provider entrusted to provide prenatal care and delivery is fully equipped for consultation on sexual health, menstrual concerns and breast exams.”

3. Research your ob-gyn’s credentials and capabilities.

Find an ob-gyn and clinic with the ability to address concerns associated with abnormal pap smears, pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, infertility issues, and sexually transmitted infections.

“The Women’s Clinic has always been a pioneer in providing the best care for women. In the early 1980 The Women’s linic as the first to inte rate certified mid ifery into a physician’s office said cott enyon an administrator with The Women’s Clinic since 2011. “The addition of CNMs to our provider team has proven to be instrumental in assuring women have the health care provider options they deserve at all stages of their lives.”

4. Choose a doctor or clinic with the experience and technology to meet your needs.

It is important to feel safe when it comes to personal procedures and to feel confident yo are receivin the most advanced technology and experience for each specific condition. s how many patients with your condition the ob-gyn or clinic has treated.

This is also a great time to learn more about common complications and complication rates.

“The Women’s Clinic is pleased to

offer state-of-the-art digital mammography, 3-D and 4-D ultrasounds, and robotic surgery. These technologies, as well as a welcoming environment, aid us in providing the best health care available,” said Kenyon.

5. Consider your ob-gyn is more than an annual-visit clinic.

Families still need to work with general practitioners and pediatricians, but a woman’s health care partner can supplement care with educational programming and support.

“The Women’s Clinic understands the importance of education and support and, as a result, we have developed a catalog of classes that range from new-dad boot camps and breastfeeding support to instruction on infant/child CPR,” Kristin Glenn, education coordinator at The Women’s Clinic, said. “Our menu of educational resources perfectly supplements healthcare as women’s families grow.”

The Women’s Clinic’s classes can be found online at fcwc.com and are open to the public.

The Women’s Clinic of Northern Colorado was built on caring for all women always and we do just that. very oman is s re to find the perfect fit ith o r ide ran e of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, and physician assistants.

“We want to be more than an annual-visit clinic,” Krause said. “The Women’s Clinic of Northern Colorado understands women’s health isn’t just a yearly concern. We’re there to support you every day, for the rest of your life.”

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Understanding inflammatory breast cancer Special to the Surveyor Many women know that a lump, pain or some other abnormality in the breast may be indicative of breast cancer. But a rash, redness or swelling may also be lin ed to a rare form of breast cancer no n as in ammatory breast cancer. n ammatory breast cancer or acco nts for ro hly to percent of all breast cancers in the nited tates. The symptoms of can differ from symptoms of other forms of breast cancer, and a rash-like appearance may be part of it, according to Healthline.

The ational reast ancer o ndation nc. says is a fast ro in breast cancer that infiltrates the s in and lymph vessels of the breast. When is present no distinct t mor or l mp can be felt and isolated in the breast. Instead, earlier symptoms include the appearance of a rash or small irritation that may be mistaken for an insect bite. Over time, the irritation can become more red, swollen and warm. Other changes to the breast skin may occ r incl din nipple inversion or attenin a pitted appearance to the s in or dimplin . This dimplin is ca sed by a b ild p of id in the breast that s d e to cancer cells bloc in the lymph vessels. This prevents the id from draining normally. is a very fast movin cancer. y the time symptoms are discovered may already have advanced to ta e necessitatin a ressive treatment. This usually includes a combination of surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and hormone treatments.

Breast cancer comes in many different forms and can present in various ways. Never overlook any abnormality on or around the breast.

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Goat yoga requires no prior experience; just a keen sense of humor

By Katie Harris The Surveyor

Having your toes nibbled and sunglasses pulled from your head while trying to perform Lotus pose may not sound like the most relaxing way to spend a yoga session, but it’s sure to clear the mind.

“It literally is an hour of all out laughing,” said Jessie Fliss Walker of the goat yoga classes she teaches off Registration information for Highway 66 in Longmont. goat yoga can be found at www. teaching goat Walker started themotherranch.com, yoga at Just Kidding Acres in Berthoud last July before www.eventbrite.com, or on the that yoga stupublic Berthoud Community dio moved to Wellington. She found Facebook page. a new home for her trendy classes Please be aware that space last month at The Mother Ranch is limited and classes sell out off Highway 287 and Highway 66 in quickly.

Longmont.

The next scheduled classes The 15-acre farm, which offers a will take place Saturday, Oct. 7 range of therapeutic programs for at 10 a.m. and Sunday, Oct. 8 at all ages, features an indoor barn with heat lamps to en- 5 p.m. able Walker The Mother Ranch is located to continue her yoga classes later in at 13892 N. 115th St., Longmont. the season.

“I still have a really Visit by appointment only. big clientele from Berthoud that I brought with me,” said Walker. “It’s such a fun community that I continue to promote my classes here.”

The concept was originally thought up by a yoga teacher from Oregon, who, according to Walker, decided to put goats and yoga together after attending a birthday party at a farm and observing how gentle the goats were with the children.

“It’s a really big fad right now,” she said. “Basically, you strike poses and the goats can jump on you. Sometimes they let you do poses and sometimes they don’t.”

The Mother Ranch is home to six Nigerian Dwarf goats, well trained in the art of yoga.

“We train them to jump on people’s backs during certain poses and stay, using treats,” she said.

“They’re very smart, and so sweet and gentle.”

Although the goats’ temperaments are mostly favorable, Walker admitted they have one bad habit.

“They like to share the mat with you, and they leave presents a lot of the time,” she said. “They’re known to go wherever, whenever.”

But anyone willing to put up with the goats’ lack of manners ill find them irresistible she claims.

“All our goats are little girls and they like to dress up with headbands, and will probably be dressed up during our Halloween class,” she said.

“They are very photogenic and will sit and smile for pictures.”

If you’re looking for a serious yoga class, Walker said goat yoga isn’t for you.

“It’s probably 25 percent yoga poses and 75 percent goat snuggles,” she said. “It’s kind of hard to stay centered and focused when you have little animals running around, jumping on you and sitting on you.”

While it may not fit the definition of a traditional yoga class, Walker’s goat yoga sessions have hosted everythin from office o tin s to sorority ro ps to first dates.

“This isn’t necessarily something you come and do every weekend, but it is a perfect activity that all ages and experience levels can do together,” said Walker. “To see your students, who you don’t really know, coming in and laughing uncontrollably, I think is even more fun for me than for them.

I hope it stays a trend for awhile.”

Photos courtesy of Jessie Fliss Walker

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How to recognize and prevent CO poisoning Special to the Surveyor Many people are aware of the threat posed by carbon monoxide, or CO. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 430 people die from accidental CO poisoning in the United States each year, while the Canada Safety Council notes that carbon monoxide is the leading cause of fatal poisonings throughout North America.

The CDC points out that instances of CO poisoning are entirely preventable, which might surprise many of the estimated tens of thousands of people in the United States who visit emergency rooms to be treated for CO poisoning each year. Learning to recognize signs of CO poisoning and how to prevent it can help people avoid its harmful effects and potentially save lives.

Recognizing CO poisoning

The National Center for Environmental Health says that breathing CO can cause a variety of symptoms, including headache, dizziness, vomiting, or nausea. Infants, the elderly and people with chronic heart disease, anemia, or breathing problems are more likely to get sick from CO exposure than

children, adults and people without the aforementioned conditions.

How can I prevent CO poisoning?

Even those people who do not lose their lives to moderate or severe CO poisoning can suffer long-term health consequences, including an increased risk of heart disease, as a result of their exposure. So it behooves everyone to take steps to prevent CO poisoning from occurring.

• Do not run a motor vehicle, generator, pressure washer or any gasoline-powered engine within 20 feet of an open window, door or vent. The exhaust from such items can vent into enclosed areas, increasing the risk of CO exposure.

• Do not leave motor vehicles running in enclosed or partially enclosed spaces, such as a garage.

Courtesy photo • Do not run generators, pressure Infants are among those most likely washers or gasoline-powered inside to get sick from exposure to carbon basements, garages or other enclosed monoxide. structures, even if windows are open.

• Do not operate charcoal grills, hibachis, lanterns or portable camping stoves indoors or insides tents or campers.

CO poisoning can cause very serious consequences, including death. Fortunately, all instances of CO poisoning can be prevented.

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Gluten-free a must for those with celiac disease Health h • Fitness • Mind • Spirit piri p irit • Medicine dicine • Well-Being W

liac. In addition, celiac disease may be linked to other conditions, including infertility and type 1 The availability of gluten-free diabetes. offerings has increased considerClassic symptoms of celiac disably at grocery stores and restauease include bloating, gas, fatigue, rants in recent years. While gludiarrhea, anemia, and osteopoten-free diets may have become a rosis. Some people may have no trendy way for people to deal with symptoms, and the Mayo Clinic everything from mild indigestion says that more than half of adults to gastrointestinal problems, those with celiac disease have signs and with celiac disease have no choice symptoms that are not related to but to avoid gluten. the digestive system. Such sympAccording to the most recent toms may include mouth ulcers, data published by U.S. National itchy skin, damage to dental Health and Nutrition Examination enamel, and joint pain. Reactions Surveys, the number of Americans may occur even after consuming who now adhere to gluten-free small amounts of gluten. diets tripled between 2009 and The cause of celiac disease is 2014. Even though 2.7 million unknown, but gastrointestinal people surveyed reported being on infections, gut bacteria and envia gluten-free diet, only 1.76 million ronmental factors may contribute. people tested for celiac disease.

Unfortunately, there is no cure for The Celiac Disease Foundation celiac disease, but adherence to a says that celiac disease is an autostrict gluten-free diet is one way immune disorder that occurs when Courtesy photo to keep symptoms at bay and progluten is ingested. Essentially, the People with celiac disease must avoid gluten at all costs to protect their health. mote intestinal healing. body mounts an immune system Before changing their diets, response when gluten — a protein Estimates suggest that celiac disease affects one in individuals who suspect they have celiac disease found in wheat, rye and barley — is consumed.

100 people worldwide. are urged to take the CEF symptoms quiz at www.

These attacks affect the small intestine and can Left untreated, celiac disease can contribute to celiac.org and also to visit their doctors for blood dama e the villi hich are small fin er li e obother health complications, such as osteoporosis, tests. jects that line the small intestine. Over time, the thyroid disease, autoimmune complications, and villi can diminish, impacting how well nutrients can be absorbed. Malnutrition may occur over time. even certain cancers, offers the group Beyond CeSpecial to the Surveyor

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Two doctors — no waiting

By Bob McDonnell The Surveyor

Integrated Chiropractic has been open at 931 Mountain Ave. for a little over a month. The two doctors who run the business specialize in sports and family wellness care. Both Doctor Jeff Bjorklund and Doug McDuffee are optimistic about their new endeavor and the future of Berthoud.

The doctors are from Loveland. McDuffee graduated from Loveland High School in 1997 and Bjorklund from Thompson Valley in 2003.

Bjorklund’s education includes a sports medicine degree from Colorado State University and a doctorate from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, Minn.

McDuffee attended Cleveland Chiropractic College in Overland Park, Kan., for both his undergraduate degree in human biology and doctorate in chiropractic. Each of the doctors had their own clinic before joining forces in Berthoud.

The two graduated from college about the same time. One of Bjorklund’s patients was also a friend of McDuffee. He suggested the two men meet, since they had similar backro nds. bo t five years later nte rated Chiropractic came to fruition.

Their office on o ntain ven e offers a variety of services. These include dealing

with prevention and wellness in the areas of prenatal chiropractic care, extremity adjusting, manual muscle therapies, exercise prescription, and injury care and prevention.

Additionally, they do sports and kinesiology taping for knees, shoulders, lower back, etc.

The duo also does golf-swing evaluation — both anatomy and biomechanical reviews.

Bjorklund pointed out that chiropractic care is also good for dealing with headaches, indigestion and allergies.

Integrated Chiropractic is a walk-in clinic, with a fee of $29 for a walk-in visit. Colorado Department of Transportation physicals are also available. These cost $89 and require an appointment in advance. Their business is not a franchise, and they collaborate with other medical providers when needed.

Bjorklund said while looking for a place to practice, Berthoud became an option because he, “ ... was drawn to the smaller town feel.”

When McDuffee attended a chambersponsored meeting on growth in Berthoud, he was very impressed with the kindness and openness of the local attendees.

To find o t more abo t nte rated hiropractic, go to www.myintegratedchiro.com or call 970-744-6788. Hours for the clinic are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Doctor Jeff Bjorklund and Doctor Doug McDuffee.

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Pregnancy possible after breast cancer Health h • Fitness • Mind • Spirit piri p irit • Medicine dicine • Well-Being W

Special to the Surveyor More women are diagnosed with breast cancer than any other cancer.

For many women, one of the more frightening aspects of a breast cancer diagnosis is the potential impact the disease can have on an area of the body often associated with femininity and motherhood. ancer.net indicates the five year survival rate for breast cancer if the cancer is only in one breast is 95 per cent. That rate dips to 85 percent if the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes. Even though this is great news, women may worry about the lon term implications of post cancer life, particularly how they relate to future pregnancy plans.

Early detection and improvements in treatment have markedly de creased the n mbers of breast cancer related fatalities. However, the thera pies used to treat breast cancer can affect fertility and a woman’s ability to have a successful pregnancy. While pregnancy after cancer treatment is often safe for both the baby and mother, women should still educate themselves about the potential effects of breast cancer treatment with re

gard to pregnancy.

Infertility risks and preserving fertility

One of the main concerns women have after surviving a breast cancer diagnosis is the risk of infertility.

Susan G. Komen says both chemo therapy and hormone therapy can impact fertility and decrease the window of time a woman has to have children. This is a particular concern for young women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Che motherapy can damage the ovaries, while tamoxifen, a commonly used hormone therapy, can cause irregular periods or stop the menstrual cycle altogether. Both of these treatments also may bring on natural menopause earlier than usual, according to the International Breast Cancer Study Group.

Young women can opt to have their unfertilized eggs or embryos frozen and stored prior to starting cancer treatment. It’s important to meet with a fertility specialist early on to discuss options.

cancer survivors to wait at least two years after finishin treatment before they try to get pregnant. No research yet indicates that getting pregnant will make women more susceptible to the cancer coming back, nor will pregnancy increase the risks of birth defects or other lon term health con cerns in children born to women who have had breast cancer.

Breastfeeding after cancer

Depending on the type of breast cancer treatment they receive, many women are still able to breastfeed.

However, if radiation or surgery has affected breast health, milk produc tion may be affected and the baby may have diffic lty latchin on. s ing a breast pump to express milk may be an option. However, commer cially produced infant formulas also can provide the nutrition growing babies need.

Choosing to have children after breast cancer is a personal decision.

Thanks to medical advancements, the possibility to conceive and raise a family is strong.

Waiting game

According to the American Cancer Society, some doctors advise breast

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Having a child and breastfeeding are possible even after undergoing breast cancer treatment.

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Ketosis diet has benefits, drawbacks for long-term weight loss

By Shelley Widhalm The Surveyor William Kleber, DC, has been recommending the ketogenic diet to his patients long before the diet rose in popularity last year.

Kleber, a chiropractic internist at the Gateway Natural Medicine & Diagnostic Center in Berthoud, encourages his patients to eat more fat and fewer carbohydrates to increase their energy levels and to be healthier overall.

When people feel the benefit of a fat b rnin metabolism and feel healthy and ener etic for the first time they can remember they choose not to o back to a carbohydrate diet,” Kleber said.

The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, low-carbohydrate way of eating that causes the body to enter a ketosis state. The body burns fats rather than carbohydrates, resulting in an increased metabolism rate and a decrease in insulin levels.

Normally the body converts carbohydrates contained in food into glucose, but when the diet is low in sugars and starches, the liver converts fat into fatty acids and small fuel molecules called ketones. The ketones replace glucose as an energy source when it is in short supply.

“Now we have a diabetic nation because the people supposedly in the know were wrong and fat has got a bad reputation,” Kleber said, adding the fat in low-fat and no-fat processed foods were replaced with salt and sugar to make the foods palatable. “Fat has been misunderstood and people have been ed cated incorrectly abo t the benefits of fat. ats are a m ch healthier and m ch more efficient ay to prod ce ener y so ’m a fan of it.

The eto diet hich has many potential benefits for ei ht loss and overall health, is similar to low-carb diets like the Atkins diet, but is more restrictive in protein intake, according to dietdoctor.com. Following the keto diet limits carb intake to 50 grams a day with 10 percent of energy coming from carbs, 15 to 25 percent from protein and 70 percent or more from fat, as stated by the dietdoctor.com.

“You get completely rid of processed food, which if people did that, they would lose weight, live longer and feel better,” said Maureen Geraghty, recreation coordinator in char e of fitness and ellness at the hilson ecreation Center in Loveland. “You also give up one primary food group, grains. esearch sho s there’s nothin ron ith rains.

Geraghty worries about any diet that eliminates a food group and instead believes foods should be eaten in moderation with a predominance of “whole, clean foods. rom or in ith her clients she’s seen that restrictive diets often don’t last lon term.

“Diets that restrict good food groups are hard to deal with on a longer basis,” Geraghty said. “The diet, compared with a lot of them out there, is pretty ood. t ets people off s ar and processed food. t a lo er inta e of s ar is very diffic lt for some people. era hty estions the diet’s emphasis on fats and proteins. nimal products take longer to digest, and primarily eating one food group could stress the kidneys and cause other side effects or health issues later on, she said.

“By overdoing one food group, there has to be consequences down the road,” she said.

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all types into sugar.

“You need to eliminate grains to be in ketosis,” he said. “Burning fat increases your energy, decreases your weight and decreases your risk of heart disease and diabetes.”

Marci Lary, a health and wellness coach at the Chilson, agrees with Geraghty that cutting a food group is not good for overall health.

“By cutting out entire food groups, you are setting yourself up for disaster, not to mention the nutritional shortfalls,” Lary said. “Complex carbohydrates for e ample s pply ener y n trients and fiber that the body needs to do a host of important issues in the body. By completely eliminating them from your diet, your body will eventually suffer a number of health consequences.” nstead ary recommends a diet filled ith hole real foods of mostly plants. ny diet’ ill be effective for losin ei ht. What has profo ndly been proven is that once a person stops dieting, they will likely return to their old eating habits, or addictions, and gain the weight back, plus some,” Lary said.

For a diet to be effective, people have to see it as a lifestyle, Geraghty said.

“Any diet can make people lose weight, but is it sustainable over time?” she said.

The eto diet has become pop lar beca se it’s a lose ei ht ic diet Lary said.

“You will drop pounds because, in essence, a ketogenic diet mimics starvation, allowing the body to go into a metabolic state called ketosis,” Lary said. eople love a ic fi . don’t believe the benefits o t ei h the dama e yo co ld be doin to your body.”

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The practice of letting go

By Amber McIver-Traywick The Surveyor I don’t believe in taking two trips from the car into the house. This means if I have 25 things to carry in I will stack and juggle and hang every object that needs to be transferred from point A to point B to my physical detriment just to avoid making a second trip. You reach a point however where it’s inevitable, if you pick one more thing up, multiple things will fall.

The same holds true for our physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing; letting go is a natural part of living. Eventually, whether it’s a person, idea, place or thing we either choose, or by circumstance, have to release some things for our own good. On this topic advice columnist Ann Landers said, “Some people believe holding on and hanging in there are signs of great strength. However, there are times when it takes much more strength to know when to let go and then do it.”

Have you ever been holding something heavy for so long your hand hurt holding it but it also hurt your hand to let go of it? For the most part, we know holding on to something too long is neither productive or really helps us move forward in life but initially it can hurt to release it. Psychology has shown that people as a whole are resistant to change, even if it’s a good change. Life does have seasons b t seasons ere meant to move into the ne t. t’s hen e find ourselves stuck, unable to move from the load we are carrying that choosing to let go becomes even more important.

There are many spiritual teachings on this concept and an enormous body of psychological research and counseling practices devoted to dealing with and releasing the baggage we carry to be able to step into a brighter future. We generally don’t just spontaneously get over the past but we do have the capacity to move past it.

Acknowledging that there are many things out of our control and letting go of the illusion that we can control everything and everyone is a good starting place. It’s incredibly frustrating particularly for all of those “Type A” personalities out there, but a great deal of our stress can be relieved by taking action where we can and releasing what we can’t. That’s where practice comes in,

Berthoud Weekly Surveyor September 28, 2017 Page 15 choosing to let go and sometimes consciously doing it multiple times a day.

The 13th century poet Rumi put it well when he said, “Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself,” which at times is the only thing you can change.

Writing is a powerful tool to let go and get what is stuck on the inside, out.

Many counselors recommend journaling to help with the process of moving forward. Writing letters to people, whether you actually send them or not, expressing how you feel and going through the process of feeling those emotions fully about a person or circumstance can also be a help.

Other variations of this might include writing the name of a person or a situation down that caused you pain and discarding it or by taking an action like thro in it into a fire to be able to physically atch those thin s leave yo r hand and disappear. This can help with the process of forgiveness in particular, a huge component of letting go. Research has shown the act of forgiving is vital to not just mental health but physical wellbeing as harboring hatred, anger and bitterness can be linked to physical damage to the body in the form of everything from cardiovascular disease to cancer.

The things we own can also become a major burden and letting go of our stuff can be equally liberating. A popular book in recent years to help combat our stuff is “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing,” by Marie Kondo. Kondo has a unique approach which includes discarding all the junk before you even attempt to start organizing and put anything away. She also has a great philosophy which could span much more than just belongings, “To truly cherish the things that are important to yo yo m st first discard those that have o tlived their p rpose.”

Finally, living with a sense of gratitude for what we do have can also help in the process of letting go. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German pastor and Nazi dissident in the 1940s said, “Gratitude changes the pangs of memory into a tranquil joy.” Being thankful takes the focus off of what isn’t and places us firmly in the presence of hat is.

The process of letting go is one that is on-going as life continuously changes. Learning to maneuver through that change, keeping what needs to stay and releasing what needs to go is a rhythm that, with some mindfulness, can be as natural as change itself.

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Empowered Lotus Yoga encourages personal power Health h • Fitness • Mind • Spirit piri p irit • Medicine dicine • Well-Being W

By Shelley Widhalm The Surveyor Kadee Timmons of Berthoud named her ne yo a st dio after a o er that grows in the mud and added the word “empowered” to embody her mission.

Timmons opened Empowered Lotus Yoga in the Brookside Gardens Event Center, 619 E. County Road 8, in November 2016. She’d just gone through a diffic lt time in her personal life and ent to a yo a class here she felt empo ered to ta e bac control of her happiness health and ellbein she said.

Timmons added the ord lot s to refer to the lot s o er an a atic plant that contin o sly blooms prod cin m ltiple petals Timmons said.

The lot s o er has to come from the m d or dar ness to be able to radiate at the top of the water,” said Timmons, ho is T certified for completin a ho r yo a teacher trainin pro ram re istered ith o a lliance. o ’re comin alive. That’s hat yo a did for me and ant to share that. reali ed as ood the ay as re ardless of hat was happening.”

Timmons’ mission is to help her class participants reali e they are bea tif l and perfect as they are. he ants to ide them in ac no led in their personal po er and stren th thro h the practice of yo a. omin into this space feels ood in your body,” said Stephanie Domingue of

on mont a yo a instr ctor at the st dio. o feel a noticeable chan e in yo . o a helps ith stren thenin stretchin blood o and rela ation and is a ei ht bearin e ercise that improves bone strength. avin that proper ali nment ith yo r bones yo r body can do a lot more Timmons said.

Timmons and omin e teach the vinyasa style of yo a at the be inner and intermediate levels in small classes. The be inner classes hich are at a slo er pace brea do n the proper ali nment and benefits for each of the poses hile the intermediate classes move thro h the poses at a ic er pace. They incorporate more advanced poses and e plore the relationship bet een breath and movement. There also is an all level class called happy ho r specialty classes that incl de ids yo a classes for a es mommy and me classes and private in home and in st dio classes.

The ad lt classes last min tes and the ids classes min tes. rin class e brea do n the poses and e plain proper ali nment Timmons said abo t str ct rally ali nin the body for proper post re. li e to e plain the benefits of each pose hether it’s stress relievin or helpin ith foc sin centerin and mindf lness or openin p parts of the body that mi ht be closed off.

The vinyasa style incorporates id movements for the poses, Timmons said.

“It’s breath to movement. You move

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Stephanie Domingue, in front, and Kadee Timmons of Empowered Lotus Yoga in Berthoud demonstrate the warrior yoga pose Sept. 19 at the studio, which is located in the Brookside Gardens Event Center. as yo breath inhalin into one pose and e halin into another pose. reathin ith movin helps ith mindf lness or bein present in the moment, Domingue added.

“Yoga is innate for us. Breathing thro h a stressf l sit ation that’s yo a Timmons said. nd yo a applies to other parts of life beyond the st dio. t’s a practice for me of ho to live. The poses are ta in care of myself my physical self and my mental self hich helps me be a better parent, a better manager at work and a better partner.”

Domingue agreed, saying it’s a way of treatin herself and others. he tells participants to notice ho the different poses ma e them feel beca se yo a can help settle b sy tho hts and eep the mind in the present instead of the past or future.

We all have e os that et in the ay Timmons said e plainin she has to p sh

aside the ego that says she isn’t good eno h. That’s here the mantras come in. ’m eno h.

That’s all yo have is this moment. It’s the here and the now.” rin class Timmons and omin e tal abo t intentions and as the participants what they want to get out of the class lettin them no they already have what they need.

Whatever it is yo ’re loo in for is already inside yo Timmons said. o mi ht need idance to tap into it and reali e that hat yo ’re searchin for is already there.

Timmons completed her certification in arch at ll ircle o a in on mont and omin e at ort ollins olistic o a chool. omin e oined the mpo ered ot s o a in ly.

The st dio can be reached at 9099.

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Treatments for Alzheimer’s disease continue to evolve

working quickly. Leukine also may be helping the brain repair itself. The Alzheimer’s Association has donated million to ard financin the costs of the next phase of this trial.

Special to the Surveyor Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most prevalent types of dementia in the world, affecting an estimated 35.6 million people all over the globe, and that number is expected to double in 20 years.

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America estimates that as many as 5.1 million Americans may be living with Alzheimer’s disease. Australian company Actinogen Medical says Alzheimer’s is Australia’s second biggest killer. According to a 2012 study commissioned by the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada, 747,000 Canadians were living with cognitive impairment, which included, but was not limited to, dementia.

People with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia may experience a decline in mental function severe enough to reduce their ability to perform everyday activities. Some of the cognitive functions that may be impaired include memory, communication and language, ability to pay attention, reasoning and judgement, emotional control, and social behavior.

There is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, nor is there an effective long-term way to prevent potential mental decline. However, that has not stopped scores of researchers and medical teams that continue to st dy the efficacy of different dr s and therapies.

The following are some of the more promising options in the works.

Leukine A safety trial on the drug Leukine already is underway at the Colorado University Anschutz Medical Campus.

“We found so far that Leukine is safe in people

Insulin Neurologists at Rush University Medical Center are testing a type of insulin that is inhaled through a nasal spray to see if it improves cognition and memory function in people with mild cognitive impairment.

“There is growing evidence that insulin carries out multiple functions in the brain and that poor regulation of insulin may contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease,” said Dr. Neelum Aggarwal, a neurologist at Rush and the lead investigator of the study.

The 18-month clinical trial will study the nasal spray versus a placebo in 275 adults between the ages of 55 and 85.

Xanamem

with Alzheimer’s disease,” said Dr. Huntington Potter, the director of Alzheimer’s research at the university. “That means it doesn’t have the side effects that so many other Alzheimer’s drugs have had, which are swelling in the brain and bleeding into the brain.”

Leukine has been successful in removing the plaque or amyloid along the outside of nerve cells in the brain of mice. Researchers do not know the exact mechanism for removal, but the drug is working and

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Australian researchers at Actinogen Medical have begun trials of a new drug called Xanamem. More than 170 patients with mild dementia in Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom will take part in the placebo-controlled 12-week trial. The medicine blocks the stress hormone cortisol in order to improve mental function for those with dementias. In 2015, an Edinburgh University study of mice showed reducing cortisol in the brain improved their memory and decreased the number of Alzheimer’s-associated amyloid plaques in the brain.

Researchers continue to work as they seek a successful, long-term option for treating or preventing Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

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Exploring the connection between the heart and love

Special to the Surveyor

Hearts and Valentine’s Day are forever intertwined. One of the most recognizable symbols of love is the modest heart, and hearts adorn candy boxes and cookies while paper hearts are pinned to doors or windows as a symbol of Valentine’s Day. Young valentines may share candy hearts printed with silly sentiments.

A symbolic heart bears no resemblance to an anatomical heart, and yet it is used to represent the deepest feelings of affection a person can share. Some may wonder just how the emotions of love became tied up in the shape of a heart, even though it’s widely known that the brain, and not the heart, governs affections.

In ancient times, people believed that the heart was the center of all human emotions.

Since the heart is prominently located in the center of the chest and the middle of the body, it became the cornerstone of human feelings.

Love is considered to be one of the most profound and strongest human emotions, therefore it was reasoned that the feeling must emanate from the heart.

Surprisingly, the heart has not always been the only organ associated with love. During the Middle Ages, the heart was deemed a useless organ. Followers of the Greek physician Galen theorized that the liver actually was the seat of the soul and love.

The first depictions of a symbolic heart date

back to the 11th century, when the heart was drawn to resemble a pinecone held upside down with the point facing upward. The scalloped heart that is more familiar today first arose in the early 14th century. Around the same time, the heart was depicted with the point facing downward and the indentation at the base.

Naturally, as time passed and more was learned about human anatomy, it became obvious that the brain was the seat of all emotion and thought processes. However, as the brain was something intangible in a living body in ancient times, and the beating heart could be much more readily monitored — with a pulse rate speeding up when a person is excited or aroused — it’s easy to see how the link between the heart and love has endured.

Although the human heart is not bright red like symbolic hearts, that was the color chosen.

Red has long been associated with passion, so it made sense to depict the heart in a bright red hue.

Many other theories have been offered regarding the symbolic heart and its representation of love. While there’s no definitive correlation between love and hearts, the heart has become an accepted symbol of the emotion and the season of romance.

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People once thought that the heart was responsible for emotions, including love.