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THANKS TO OUR REVOLUTIONARY NEW PAIN RELIEF THERAPY PROGRAM We are the ONLY clinic in the region that has the combination of therapies that are critical for your most rapid recovery. First and foremost we offer the most powerful and effective Class 4 MLS Robotic Laser Therapy in the area and we have been using it extensively since 2012. Additionally, we couple the powerful Class 4 MLS Robotic Laser Therapy with a multitude of other therapies (as indicated for each patient) which have been tried and tested in our facility for validity, reliability and effectiveness over that past 3 years. If you have had enough of your ACHING, NAGGING, STABBING that no other therapy has been able to eradicate, come on in for your Complimentary Consultation with Dr. Evans to see if our program will work for you. At Evans Chiropractic & Pain Relief Laser Clinic all of the staff is %RDUG &HUWL¿HG in their chosen specialty. Early in her career, Dr. Evans worked as a Trainer with a professional football team and since has dedicated her career to helping athletes of ALL skill levels achieve their performance goals. “Our patients appreciate being able to get the care they need all under one roof, it saves them so much time. And in a lot of ways. Too many people go from one therapy to another hoping for relief,” Evans said. In my experience, combining therapies increases the effectiveness of all the therapies.
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EDITOR’S NOTE
Endless Summer I am so thrilled you have joined us for the August issue. The weather can’t be better and I have recently started a morning ritual of reminding myself of everything I am grateful for. I try to constantly remind myself to stay mindful of all things around me and hope to have lived every moment with an open heart and mind. I want to appreciate and be aware of all the wonderful things life has to offer and take the little bumps in the road as just that...just a small hump to get over. I hope all of you try to do the same. There are experts who are happy to nudge you along and give you advice. This summer is surely flying by. I hope you enjoyed July’s hot weather and had fun walking, riding your bike, running or being active these past few months. My kids are enjoying splashing around the Cedarburg pool and riding their bikes around Cedarburg’s beautiful downtown area! I am maintaining my 6:30 am runs followed by 40 minutes of workout every morning. I hope you are not giving up on summer activities yet. Now that the last official month of summer is upon us, we all really need to take advantage of it. You can fit in all kinds of fun and healthy activities before the kids go back to school. We always have health articles on Men, Women, Senior, and Children in EVERY issue! We sincerely hope we answer the questions you may have concerning a variety of health issues. We want you to know there are many ways to get and stay healthy. We try to bring that knowledge to you. We thank our contributors, advertisers and readers. Have a great August and stay healthy! -Amanda Lewis
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Road America 180 Fired Up by Johnsonville NASCAR XFINITY Series / SCCA Pro Trans Am August 25 - 27 The NASCAR XFINITY Series weekend will feature incredible wheel-to-wheel racing. Race fans will have the opportunity to watch some of NASCAR’s future stars as they test their skills on the storied 4-mile, 14-turn road circuit in the Road America 180 Fired up by Johnsonville along with SCCA Pro Trans Am racing during the weekend. Road America has a legendary history of featuring brilliant racers on a challenging circuit that easily separates the good from the great drivers. Additional activities include big screens, fan activities, camping and more!
SARTORI LAUNCHES NEW CHIPOTLE BELLAVITANO® AT SUMMER FANCY FOOD SHOW Sartori is proud to announce a new, flavor-packed addition to our Reserve cheese family, Chipotle BellaVitano. This award-winning flavor, which made its official debut at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York, NY, will be available at stores and specialty cheese shops nationwide beginning mid-July. Hand-rubbed with a south-of-the-border inspired blend of seasonings, this cheese balances savory smokiness with the sweet and creamy BellaVitano base. Each bite is a fusion of flavor with notes of smoke, spice, garlic and onion. “It’s bold, yet balanced,” said Mike Matucheski, Master Cheesemaker at Sartori. “Like all of our BellaVitanos, we were mindful of making the flavors of the rub complementary to the complexities of the cheese.” Prior to its public debut, Chipotle BellaVitano impressed an international audience at the biannual World Championship Cheese Contest. Noted for its bright flavors and rich texture, the judges awarded Chipotle BellaVitano 2nd Place in the Flavored Hard Cheese category. “We are so proud to see our newest BellaVitano embraced by an international panel of judges,” said Jim Sartori, CEO and owner of Sartori Cheese. “The award was a true testament to the hard work of our talented Team Members, the quality of our ingredients and our devotion to artisan cheesemaking.” For immediate purchase of Chipotle BellaVitano, visit Sartori’s online cheese shop at http://shop.sartoricheese.com/. Retailer shipments will begin early July. Look for recipe inspirations on Sartori social media accounts. About Sartori Sartori has been producing artisan and premium cheese for seven decades for Specialty, Retail, Ingredient, Restaurant and Food Service markets. Based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, Sartori has an impressive array of award winning cheese noted for innovative approaches and consistent top quality across their entire line. For more information, please visit www.sartoricheese.com or call us directly at 800-558-5888.
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A fixture on Milwaukee’s Lower East Side since the Roaring Twenties, the building was designed by architect George W. Adams and originally constructed as two buildings in 1925. The four-story Plaza is identifiable by its red brick exterior with stone trim and wrought iron details. Its historic Art Deco architecture is what first attracted the Crichton family to purchase The Plaza Hotel since 1984. They are just the second owners of the building, which has been thoughtfully renovated over the years to restore many of the stunning original architectural details while providing for the modern amenities and latest technology today’s travelers demand. The Café at the Plaza was originally a tea room where lady residents entertained guests. In 1950, the infamous lunch counter (as we know today) was installed and the Café at the Plaza was born. To this day it remains a local Milwaukee treasure. Why settle for a typical hotel room when our 1920s Art Deco-style accommodations promise your own little apartment in the city? Rooms at The Plaza include fully-equipped kitchens, small seating areas, comfortable beds, fresh linens and petite but functional 1920s-tile bathrooms. All guest rooms offer the following amenities: Free high-speed WiFi Flat screen TV iPod alarm clock with docking station Fully-equipped kitchen The Plaza Hotel, a classic European boutique hotel located on MilKeurig coffee maker and coffee, toaster waukee’s historic lower east side. Brimming with character, our Art Hair dryer Deco walk-up hotel promises both eclectic charm and neighborhood Voicemail friendliness. Free local calls The Café at the Plaza is a bustling vintage eatery and coffee shop that locals consider a Milwaukee treasure. With its mythological tile work, etched glass doors and original floors, The Cafe is a nod to a simpler time. The Courtyard is nestled in the center of our red brick building. Straight out of the pages of a French travel guide, the ivycovered courtyard offers open-air seating for both drinks and dining. Join us for seasonal al fresco breakfast or lunch during regular Cafe hours. You’ll also find cocktails and revelry from 5-9PM during our seasonal summer series known as Cafe Live. About Courtyard Local Purveyors OPEN DAILY 7AM TO 2PM | SUMMER FRI & SAT 5PM TO 9PM The Café at the Plaza is a bustling vintage eatery and coffee shop that locals consider a Milwaukee treasure. With its mythological tile work, etched glass doors and original floors, The Cafe is a nod to a simpler time. The Courtyard is nestled in the center of our red brick building. Straight out of the pages of a French travel guide, the ivy-covered courtyard offers open-air seating for both drinks and dining. Join us for seasonal al fresco breakfast or lunch during regular Cafe hours. You’ll also find cocktails and revelry from 5-9PM during our seasonal summer series known as Cafe Live. Sourced Locally Join us for weekend brunch in the courtyard. 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Inspired by the seasons, our menus boast locally-grown products and ingrediLocated inside The Plaza Hotel | cafeattheplaza.com | 1007 N Cass Street ents whenever possible, sourced from Wisconsin-based purveyors. We are dedicated to fostering relationships with our local farms, roasters, breweries and distilleries – bringing you the freshest dining experience possible. Restaurant Supported Agriculture: Braise Dairy: JRS Country Acres Eggs, Sartori Cheese, Bel Gioioso Cheese, Hook’s Cheese, Carr Valley Cheese, Roth Kase Cheese, Ellsworth Creamery Meat: Ney’s Big Sky, Hometown SauBack to school means back to bag lunches. sage Kitchen, Usinger’s, Jones Dairy Farm, Add some extra nutrition to a simple, classic Patrick Cudahy, Golden Bear Farm PB&J sandwich by making it with one of our Beverages: Great Lakes Distillery, Colmany varieties ectivo Coffee, Rishi Tea, Miller Brewing Company, Lakefront Brewery, New Glarus of bread - from Brewing Company, Leinenkugels, Central white to wheat! Waters Brewing Company Bakery & Produce: Angelic Bakehouse, Great for breakfast while waiting at the bus stop, an after school Sugarbee Farm, Growing Power, Lotfotl Farm, Full Harvest Farm snack, or a quick bite between school and sports practice. For more information contact The PLAZA at 1007 North Cass Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202, -414-276-2101, Available at most grocery stores in the greater Milwaukee area! www.naturalovens.com lazahotelmilwaukee.com.
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Lack of activity can threaten a senior’s independence as frailty affects their mind, body and social life. In a national survey conducted for the Home Instead Senior Care® network, 74 percent of seniors said that staying physically active is a major challenge. The survey revealed seniors have these other fears about the future:
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By Cheryl L. Dejewski Eyelid disorders are among the most common of all ocular problems. They can also be painful because numerous pain fibers are located near the lid margin. Blepharitis is the general term used to describe a common and chronic inflammation of the eyelids. Symptoms may include itching, irritation, swelling, loss of lashes, flaking or crusting of the lid margin, and occasionally, redness. This condition can be broken down into two categories: inflammation caused by a dysfunction of the oil glands and inflammation caused by an infection. The Structure of the Eyelid Before examining these two forms of blepharitis, it is helpful to understand the structure of the eyelid. “Eyelids are composed of skin on the outside and mucous membranes on the inside. The skin of the eyelid is the thinnest in the body. It is loose and has elastic-like qualities that enable it to continuously expand and contract as it moves across the eye with each blink. The mucous membranes on the inside protect the eye when blinking. Muscles and glands are sandwiched like a cartilage plate between the skin and the mucous membranes,” explains Mark Freedman, MD, senior partner at Eye Care Specialists ophthalmology practice. “There are four types of glands in the lids. Each has a specific function in maintaining the tear film that protects and moisturizes the conjunctival sac and cornea (the clear front parts of the eye). Inflammation of any of the glands generally results in swelling and complaints of irritation and mild-to-severe pain. Treatment varies with the type of gland affected and type of inflammation,” adds Brett Rhode, MD, Head of Ophthalmology at a major Milwaukee-area hospital. Chronic and recurring inflammation should be examined by an eye care specialist. Seborrheic Blepharitis This type of blepharitis is often related to seborrheic dermatitis/dandruff of the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes and ears. It is also associated with a form of acne and increased oil production that may lead to retention of oil below the surface of the skin. The cause of this disease is not clear. “Seborrheic blepharitis is more commonly found in the geriatric population. It seems to be a hereditary condition triggered by such factors as hormones, nutrition, infection and emotional stress. The role of nutrition is not clear, but limitation of carbohydrate intake in the diet appears to be important. Defects in the metabolism of vitamins may be a factor, as well as allergies,” says ophthalmologist and busy cataract surgeon Daniel Ferguson, MD. Seborrheic blepharitis generally causes: Redness of the eyelids Scales and flaking around the eyelashes Further symptoms may include: Lid swelling Irritated dry eyes Staphylococcal Blepharitis “The cause of this common irritating lid disease has been the subject of much debate. Attempts to incriminate a specific organism, parasite or underlying skin disease as the main culprit have been difficult. Recent studies seem to show that marginal blepharitis, in its chronic recurring form, is caused by a combination of seborrheic skin problems and chronic staphylococcal infection. People with a history of styes or chalazia (an inflammation of a gland found in the eyelid) are particularly susceptible to this type of blepharitis,” explains Daniel Paskowitz, MD, an ophthalmologist with credentials from Harvard and Johns Hopkins. Staphylococcal blepharitis commonly causes: Swelling and redness of the eyelids Hard brittle scales on the lid margins (upon removal, these matted hard crusts leave small ulcers that may bleed or ooze) Further symptoms may include: Redness of the sclera (white part of the eye) Loss of eyelashes and distortion of the lid margins, which can lead to chronic tearing EYE>>page 39
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“She’s still driving? At 92?” By Chirantan Mukhopadhyay My technician was amazed by this. But why? I hope I’m driving if I reach 92. As the population ages, society must find ways to adapt and our healthcare system faces unique challenges in this regard. There will be an enormous bolus of baby boomers turning 65 and we must understand how these changing demographics will alter our practice. To give you some sense of the scale here, there are 78 million baby boomers in the US and every day 10,000 turn 65. Over the last few decades, we are beginning to change our definition of “health.” Being healthy no longer means freedom from disease. It now encompasses every
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aspect of human well-being including the physical, the emotional, and the spiritual. I feel it is our job as doctors to think outside our organ system and view our patients as individuals as complex and unique as we are, with their own hopes, dreams, and fears. Too often, doctors see the world through the lens of their own speciality. Ophthalmologists spend their lives treating diseases of an organ approximately 24 mm wide with a volume of about 30 ccs. Within that small space lies the most remarkable anatomical structures in existence, in my opinion. Truly the universe in a grain of sand. But our patients are more than their eyeballs. I often hear my macular degeneration patients tell me their previous eye doctor told them “there’s nothing I can do for you.” If there’s one phrase I’d like banned from all of medicine, it’s “There’s nothing I can do for you.” Partly because it’s tremendously disheartening but mostly because it’s not true. There’s always something we can do and we figure out what that is by finding out who our patients are. Driving in particular is an activity that people give up with great sadness. It means a loss of independence - the sad inverse to getting a driver’s license which seemed like a ticket to freedom. Many of my patients ask me to fill out DMV forms so they can continue to drive. Often these folks, including my 92 year old, just want to be able to drive to the store a few miles away during daylight hours. Often they don’t even need groceries - they have those delivered - they just want their daily outing to socialize. How many of us know what it feels like to outlive our closest friends or even family members? Providing this little bit of solace is something I can do for my patients. The number of people with macular degeneration will only increase and these patients have unique needs. While it’s true that there are no treatments to reverse the effects of this debilitating disease on the retinal photoreceptors, there’s plenty we can do for people losing their vision. Providing referrals to low vision services, ride sharing programs, or volunteer organizations who read books to these patients or deliver audiobooks are just a few of the ways we can improve quality of life. That three word phrase, “quality of life,” is what doctors should focus on as we brace for the silver tide. People are remarkably adaptable and most just want to be able to do the simple things that make life worth living. Our most important job is to help them do that. So don’t be surprised if I pass you on the right when I’m 92. Actually, I really hope the car is driving itself by then and I can lay back and see the beautiful scenery through the window.
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Redifning Health HEALING STRESS BY REDEFINING OUR VALUES
Why does political change or a downturn in the economy cause us stress? How can we protect ourselves from being negatively affected by these changing times? As a physician who has witnessed the impact of cultural events on the health of my patients, I have frequently asked these questions and would like to share the insights I have gained over the years. By Kalpana (Rose) M. Kumar M.D. 1. MONEY In our society, we identify our well-being with the amount of money we have. Money is equated to abundance. We assign a high value to it. It is our reward for hard work and we have made it a goal that defines our success. When a society is defined by money, it becomes a core value that drives society’s behavior. The fear of scarcity becomes a symptom of this value. In order to compensate for scarcity, people shop to collect material goods. It gives them the illusion of ‘abundance’. Shopping becomes their medicine. This creates more stress. When people feel financially restricted, they shop for discounts. They support large corporations at the cost of small businesses. In an effort to save money by eating cheap, processed food, they support the food industry at the cost of local farmers. These foods add to illness. This pattern has perpetuated stress at all levels in our society and the world at large. Large corporations engage in unsustainable practices to manufacture large scale goods that they sell. Labor is outsourced as it is less expensive overseas. The purpose of this is to generate more profit. This furthers economic stress by transferring jobs away from our country. By allowing our scarcity consciousness to motivate our spending choices, we become a part of this problem rather than the solution. We need to support practices that foster our health, the health of our economy and the environment. This awareness is the first step in our recovery. It may seem small,l but can have a significant impact on the whole. We must reevaluate our definitions of abundance and scarcity and view them from a larger context. We must bring consciousness to our spending choices. We must support practices that are in alignment with wholeness. We have assigned a greater value to money than to qualities of the Feminine Principle such as connection, collaboration and sustainability. This has decreased our value of process and increased our value of product. Many people in our society do not want to know the true cost of how products are made and what practices are utilized to produce them. We need to become mindful of the planetary and humanistic costs of what our money supports. Unless we have the courage and maturity to reframe our context to a larger one, we will not be able to heal the symptoms that are making our country sick. Many respond by stating that they do not have the financial resources to make choices from this context. I personally understand this dilemma. When I was challenged with financial stress in my forties, I considered this as an opportunity to reevaluate and reframe my priorities. I challenged my scarcity consciousness to prevent it from directing my choices. I quickly realized that choices from scarcity would be choices based in fear, not abundance. They would not be in alignment with my personal integrity. During this time, I was also faced with financial uncertainties that challenge primary care in our country today. I was unwilling to compromise my values due to fear of scarcity. I chose to decrease the amount of value I assigned to money. I reframed my context of abundance to include living more deeply- from a place of meaning. I simplified my life and reprioritized my spending. This was an STRESS>>page 34 14 MHL AUGUST 2016
Injuries
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We massage therapists get a lot of calls from clients who have been recently injured or are experiencing pain. Here is a guide to know when you should or shouldn’t get a massage after an injury. In all cases of injury, use common sense and seek the care of a Dr whenever necessary. These are just recommendations being given under the assumption that there is not a more serious injury involved and that you have sought sufficient medical care and advice. Let’s start with the most common. Headaches are very easily treated with massage. In the case of classic or cluster migraines, migraines that are the result of vasoconstriction then sudden vasodilation, massage is not recommended at all. I am mainly referring to tension headaches. Relaxing the muscles in the neck, shoulders, upper back and head can easily and quickly reduce or even eliminate headache pain without the use of drugs. Frequent massage in those areas can reduce the frequency of headaches and make your life more pain free. With all serious injuries, please make sure you seek medical treatment to make sure that nothing is broken or torn. Once properly examined by a Dr you can then seek alternative forms of treatment to help relieve pain, tension and swelling. If you sprain or injure a wrist or an ankle, then a massage can help but not necessarily right away. Usually you want to wait for at least 3 days to get past the acute stage and then see a massage therapist to help loosen up muscles and increase blood flow in to the area. Massage will also assist with the swelling as the increased blood flow will begin to remove the extra fluid from the area. A massage therapist most likely will not work directly on the injured area but will work on the muscles leading into the injured area or connected to the injured tendons. This takes the pressure and extra pull off of the tendon and lets it relax for quicker pain relief and healing. When dealing with a shoulder injury, things can get quite a bit more complicated. Just to be sure it is best to get a Dr to okay massage if the injury is extremely severe. Once a Dr has concluded that massage is not contraindicated (not recommended) than you can start getting massage to increase range of motion and strength in the injured area. Again an average wait time of at least 3 days after the injury is recommended. Hip injuries are as complicated as shoulder injuries. Again make sure nothing is broken or torn before seeking massage treatment. Treating an injured hip involves working on a lot of various muscles that all can impact the movement of the leg. These are muscles in the glutes, the upper thighs and even in the stomach area. All these muscles work together to make sure the legs move properly, so when one muscle is injured or sprained then the others have to work harder to keep your leg functioning. With some patience and some time, a knowledgeable massage therapist should be able to get you back up and walking pain free. Massage is contraindicated for 10 days after receiving a cortisone shot, so please inform your massage therapist over the phone if you have recently had a or intend to receive a cortisone shot. You can still get a massage, just not in the affected area. Most massage therapists have also been trained for scar tissue work. Even with very old scars a massage therapist can help soften the scar tissue and increase its elasticity. Massage can also decrease the discoloration and size. It will not make the scar disappear, but will make look less swollen. With new scars, the sooner you start the work the better. Make sure you get cleared by the Dr after any surgery before starting treatment. Rob Reader has been a full-time massage therapist since 2005. He has worked on headline performers at Summerfest and professional wrestlers, and is the official massage therapist of the Milwaukee Ballet since 2006. He currently works in Mequon at Active Body Wellness LLC, 909 W Mequon rd. For more information, call 414.721.6942 or visit activebodywellness.massagetherapy.com. Active Body Wellness offers holistic pain relief through several different types of massage. These include swedish massage, deep tissue, hot and cold stone massage, therapeutic massage, Muscle Release TherapyŽ and Craniosacral TherapyŽ. Our goal is to have you pain free within as short of time possible through soft tissue manipulation.
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CAN’T LIVE WITH IT OR WITHOUT IT… BUT HERE’S HOW’S YOU CAN TRY Diane Welland, M.S., R.D. For Environmental Nutrition Like it or not, we are a nation with a collective sweet tooth. Sweeteners—natural or artificial—saturate our food supply, appearing in everything from beverages, cereals and yogurts to processed meats, condiments and even spice blends. Now, the growing epidemic of obesity is shining a spotlight on sugar as a possible contributor to America’s weight problem. But a love of sweets doesn’t mean sugary foods have to dominate your diet. Here, EN offers advice on how to manage a sweet tooth without giving up what you love. Sugar: Why We Love It. Back when primitive man hunted for food, sugar—usually in the form of honey—was a highly prized commodity. It provided a much-needed source of concentrated calories to supplement low-calorie plant foods. Moreover, a sweet taste tipped man off to safe and edible foods, while bitter-tasting foods often signaled dangerous or poisonous substances. So important is sweetness to survival that we are genetically programmed to like it. Unlike other tastes, which are learned, newborn infants are born with a liking for all things sweet. And yet researchers speculate it’s more than just the taste they savor. Despite the misconception that sugar makes kids “hyper,” its effect on serotonin levels in the brain actually produces a calming effect. And apparently, a spoonful of sugar does more than make the medicine go down; studies show it acts as a painreliever in infants. Scientists recently identified a specific sweet taste receptor unique to humans and even a gene for sweets. But this doesn’t mean you can totally blame your genes for an overactive sweet tooth. “Although humans do have an innate preference for sweetness,” says Gary Beauchamp, Ph.D., Director of the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia, “how much we eat and the intensity of sweetness we like varies depending on our age, ethnic background and life experiences.” Beauchamp presented his information at a conference on Understanding Sweetness this spring in Washington, D.C., hosted by Oldways Preservation Trust, a food and nutrition issues think tank based in Boston. For example, children like sweets of higher intensity than adults do, witness their attraction to candy. And growing up with certain ethnic foods influences our taste buds. Still, genes do matter. Not all species are hardwired to like sweets nor do they all experience sweet tastes the same. Cats, for example, lack the sweet taste receptor and can’t taste it at all. Too Much of a Good Thing. While sugars were a boon for our ancestors, in today’s world they are more hindrance than help. Consider that sugars added to foods have increased tremendously over the years, so that Americans not eat more than 23 teaspoons of added sugar every day, mostly in the form of sugary beverages like soft drinks. That adds up to more than 400 calories a day. Empty calories and weight gain aren’t the only things to worry about. Over consuming sugary drinks may also increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. That’s what a recently published study from the University of California suggests after comparing blood triglycerides levels in volunteers who drank several sweetened beverages. In the study, eight men were given three meals, each accompanied by one of the following: (1) a drink sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), the main sweetener in soft drinks and juices, (2) a drink sweetened with sucrose (table sugar), which is 50% fructose, (3) a drink sweetened with 100% fructose or (4) a drink sweetened with 100% glucose, the building block of all sugars. When researchers 16 MHL AUGUST 2016
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Dr. Evans Specializes in the management and treatment of complicated chronic pain syndromes. Additionally, Dr. Evans brings more than 30 years of clinical expertise and training to each and every case thereby ensuring your best outcome. Dr. Evans and her experienced, certified team deliver personalized care to each and every patient and look forward to helping you recover and feel better! Dr. Evans and Elizabeth work closely in the management and successful treatment of the many chronic pain conditions treated successfully every day at Evans Chiropractic & Pain Relief Laser Clinic. DR. EliESha EVanS
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CHILDREN HEALTH AND LIVING
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Choose from 34 different camps that include: Summer is coming to a close, and most of your family’s getaway plans will have to be put on hold for another year…or will they? Believe it or not, it’s still possible to have one last family vacation before school starts and the craziness of the school year begins. Escape to pure lakeside comfort and discover a place where you can truly relax. Ideally situated on the shores of the lake and within walking distance to all downtown attractions, this friendly hotel features five sparkling pools, fun activities for kids and adults, and delicious dining options. Unwind in an oversize suite, equipped with premium amenities including a gas fireplace, whirlpool tub and kitchen. Our convenient location in the heart of the city puts you in the middle of this spectacular destination. From the pleasant crackle of a warm fire to the bubbling bliss of a whirlpool tub, you can indulge all your senses at our lakeside resort. Sip a glass of wine on your private balcony or patio, and sleep well on a pillow top mattress. Whether you are looking to utilize our full kitchen areas on a family getaway, or trying to escape the hustle and bustle with a romantic retreat, our one and two bedroom suites provide the flexibility and space you desire. The Cove of Lake Geneva lodging also features free Wi-Fi, sleeper sofas, and flat screen TVs with DVD players. Enjoy outdoor activities year-round, from skiing and snowboarding in the winter to water sports and beach fun in the summer. This area is known for exceptional golf courses and lake cruises with spectacular views. Rent a boat and experience the lake’s natural beauty, or sign up for lessons and learn a new sport. You’ll find shopping, dining, and popular Lake Geneva attractions within walking distance from the hotel. Geneva National Golf Club With scenic fairways and meticulous greens surrounded by woodlands, this famous golf club is home to three unique courses designed by three of the game’s greatest players: Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Lee Trevino. JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAMS Geneva National’s talented and energetic golf team is dedicated to creating an effective and entertaining learning platform to introduce the sport’s fundamentals or help juniors take their game to the next level. From half-day camps and clinics and a PGA League for elementary age students to extended-day and overnight camp for competitive players ages 10-18, Geneva National offers tailored instruction to inspire and prepare the next generation of golfing greats. NEW! TaylorMade Extended Day and Overnight Camps Ages 10-18 New for 2016, Geneva National will offer two weeks of specialized camps to prep and equip the competitive player. Led by popular teaching professional Heidi Hass-Brotchie, instruction will include skill stations, daily course play, and video assessments. August 7-11 $749 extended day/ $999 overnight per session Half-Day Weekly Junior Golf Camp Ages 5-12 Swing fundamentals, chipping, putting, driving, etiquette, and course play are taught during these four-day camps for members and the public. Lunch at the Clubhouse is included. . August 1-4 August 22-25 $199 per child, per camp session Juniors on the Links Ages 5-12 Strengthen your beginner or intermediate golfers skills during this weekly Saturday morning session for members and the public. Lunch at the Clubhouse is included. Saturdays 10:30am to 12pm (May 8 – Sept. 3) $20 per child, per session Drop-in Clinics Ages 5-12 Introduce children to the game of golf with Geneva National’s convenient, fun and affordable drop-in clinics. COVE>>page 39
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Physical activity is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. In combination with healthy eating, it can help prevent a range of chronic diseases, including heart disease, cancer, and stroke, which are the three leading causes of death. Physical activity helps control weight, builds lean muscle, reduces fat, promotes strong bone, muscle and joint development, and decreases the risk of obesity. Children need 60 minutes of play with moderate to vigorous activity every day to grow
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up to a healthy weight. If this sounds like a lot, consider that eight to 18 year old adolescents spend an average of 7.5 hours a day using entertainment media including TV, computers, video games, cell phones and movies in a typical day, and only one-third of high school students get the recommended levels of physical activity. To increase physical activity, today’s children need safe routes to walk and bike ride to school, parks, playgrounds and community centers where they can play
after school, and activities like sports, dance or fitness programs that are exciting and challenging enough to keep them engaged. Let’s Move! aims to increase opportunities for kids to be physically active, both in and out of school and to create new opportunities for families to move together. Active Families: Engage in physical activity each day : a total of 60 minutes for children, 30 minutes for adults. Active Schools: A variety of opportunities are available for schools to add more physical activity into the school day, including additional physical education classes, before–and afterschool programs, recess, and opening school facilities for student and family recreation in the late afternoon and evening. Active Communities: Mayors and community leaders can promote physical fitness by working to increase safe routes for kids to walk and ride to school; by revitalizing parks, playgrounds, and community centers; and by providing fun and affordable sports and fitness programs. Let’s Move! supports the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA+) challenge, which helps individuals commit to regular physical activity and healthy eating -- and rewards them for it. The challenge is for anyone, from students to seniors, but it’s geared toward peo-
ple who want to set themselves on the road to a healthier life through positive changes to physical activity and eating behaviors. For kids and teens (that’s anyone between 6 and 17 years), your goals are: Physical activity: You need to be active 60 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week, for 6 out of 8 weeks. As an alternative, you can count your daily activity steps using a pedometer (girls’ goal: 11,000; boys’ goal: 13,000). Healthy eating: Each week, you’ll also focus on a healthy eating goal. There are eight to choose from, and each week you will add a new goal while continuing with your previous goals. By the end of the six weeks, you’ll be giving your body more of the good stuff it needs. For adults (that’s anyone aged 18 and older), your goals are: Physical activity: You need to be active 30 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week, for 6 out of 8 weeks. As an alternative, you can count your daily activity steps using a pedometer (goal: 8,500). Healthy eating: Each week, you’ll also focus on a healthy eating goal. There are eight to choose from, and each week you will add a new goal while continuing with your previous goals. By the end of the six weeks, you’ll be giving your body more of the good stuff it needs.
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WHAT PEOPLE WITH HEARING LOSS WANT YOU TO KNOW With more than 40 million Americans reporting some degree of hearing loss, chances are someone you know has difficulty hearing. Here are a few tips shared by people with hearing loss to help make communication easy and stress-free for everyone involved: Get his or her attention A small hand gesture or light tap on the shoulder can help ensure you have someone’s attention before you begin speaking. The person may not hear you if you simply begin a new topic without getting his or her attention first. Once you know they are listening, it’s okay to start a new conversation. Give him or her your full attention Just like it’s important to make sure you get your friend or family member’s attention before starting a conversation, it’s also important to make sure that you’re giving someone with hearing loss your full focus as well. Look directly at him or her and make sure not to cover your mouth when you’re talking. Give him or her your full attention It’s helpful to make sure that you give someone with hearing loss your full focus during a conversation. If possible, try to face each other and look directly at one another. Now is not the time for multi-tasking, so put your phone aside. Do not cover your mouth when you’re talking and remove sunglasses or anything that hides your face. Your expressions can be helpful clues to confirm what you are saying. Speak at a normal volume It’s okay and even natural to raise your voice slightly when speaking with someone with hearing loss, but there is no need to shout. Shouting can actually make it more difficult for someone with hearing loss to discern what you are saying, because shouting distorts both the sound of your voice and your facial expressions which people may rely on to help reinforce what you are saying. Just make sure to speak clearly and be comfortable repeating yourself if needed. Hearing aids can’t do it all It’s a common misconception that hearing aids make it easy to hear everything, when in truth a lot of factors play into being able to hear clearly. Background noises such as those in a noisy restaurant, environmental factors like the wind, and even ambient noise such as street traffic can make it difficult to hear clearly, even for hearing aid users. Be conscientious about the noises around you and don’t assume someone’s hearing aid will catch it all. For more information visit www.captel.com
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Sports Injuries
WHAT ARE SPORTS INJURIES? The term sports injury, in the broadest sense, refers to the kinds of injuries that most commonly occur during sports or exercise. Some sports injuries result from accidents; others are due to poor training practices, improper equipment, lack of conditioning, or insufficient warmup and stretching. Although virtually any part of your body can be injured during sports or exercise, the term is usually reserved for injuries that involve the musculoskeletal system, which includes the muscles, bones, and associated tissues like cartilage. Traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, (relatively rare during sports or exercise) and bruises are considered briefly in the appendix. Following are some of the most common sports injuries. SPRAINS AND STRAINS A sprain is a stretch or tear of a ligament, the band of connective tissues that joins the end of one bone with another. Sprains are caused by trauma such as a fall or
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blow to the body that knocks a joint out of position and, in the worst case, ruptures the supporting ligaments. Sprains can range from first degree (minimally stretched ligament) to third degree (a complete tear). Areas of the body most vulnerable to sprains are ankles, knees, and wrists. Signs of a sprain include varying degrees of tenderness or pain; bruising; inflammation; swelling; inability to move a limb or joint; or joint looseness, laxity, or instability. A strain is a twist, pull, or tear of a muscle or tendon, a cord of tissue connecting muscle to bone. It is an acute, noncontact injury that results from overstretching or overcontraction. Symptoms of a strain include pain, muscle spasm, and loss of strength. Although it’s hard to tell the difference between mild and moderate strains, severe strains not treated professionally can cause damage and loss of function. KNEE INJURIES Because of its complex structure and weight-bearing capacity, the knee is the most commonly injured joint. Each year, more than 5.5 million people visit doctors for knee problems. Knee injuries can range from mild to severe. Some of the less severe, yet still painful and functionally limiting, knee problems are runner’s knee (pain or tenderness close to or under the knee cap at the front or side of the knee), iliotibial band syndrome (pain on the outer side of the knee), and tendinitis, also called tendinosis (marked by degeneration within a tendon, usually where it joins the bone). More severe injuries include bone bruises or damage to the cartilage or ligaments. There are two types of cartilage in the knee. One is the meniscus, a crescent-shaped disc that absorbs shock between the thigh (femur) and lower leg bones (tibia and fibula). The other is a surface-coating (or articular) cartilage. It covers the ends of the bones where they meet, allowing them to glide against one another. Knee injuries can result from a blow to or twist of the knee; from improper landing after a jump; or from running too hard, too much, or without proper warmup. COMPARTMENT SYNDROME In many parts of the body, muscles (along with the nerves and blood vessels that run alongside and through them) are enclosed in a “compartment” formed of a tough membrane called fascia. When muscles become swollen, they can fill the compartment to capacity, causing interference with nerves and blood vessels as well as damage to the muscles themselves. The resulting painful condition is referred to as compartment syndrome. Compartment syndrome may be caused by a one-time traumatic injury (acute coexertional compartment syndrome), which may occur, for example, in longdistance running.
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Over the past 15 years, the percentage of adult children providing assistance to a parent has more than tripled. Many of those adult children are baby boomers. With both the number of caregivers and those who need caregivers on the rise, there are a lot of families affected by the stresses of caring for a loved one. “Approximately 9.7 million adult children over the age of 50 care for their parents, which suggests that family caregivers are themselves aging and yet are providing care at a time when they also need to plan and save for their own retirement.” states The MetLife study of Caregiving Costs to Working Caregivers. Oftentimes, even more than just their retirement savings can take a hit. Caregiving places a large financial burden on families. According to a recent National Institute on Aging Health and Retirement Study, the annual cost of caring for a family member with dementia is about $18,000 and the total national cost has been estimated at $18 billion. The burden caregivers take on is not only financial but emotional as well. The stress of caring for an elderly parent can be very hard on the adult children. 20 percent of employed female caregivers over the age of 50 report symptoms of depression. Only 8 percent of their non-caregiving peers report symptoms of depression. If you are already a caregiver, there is a lot you can do to help with the stress of caregiving. The National Family Caregivers Association has compiled a list of ten tips to help family caregivers.
1. Choose to take charge of your life, and don’t let your loved one’s illness or disability always take center stage. 2. Remember to be good to yourself. Love, honor and value yourself. You’re doing a very hard job and you deserve some quality time, just for you. 3. Watch out for signs of depression, and don’t delay in getting professional help when you need it. 4. When people offer to help, accept the offer and suggest specific things that they can do. 5. Educate yourself about your loved one’s condition. Information is empower-
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6. There’s a difference between caring and doing. Be open to technologies and ideas that promote your loved one’s independence. 7. Trust your instincts. Most of the time they’ll lead you in the right direction. 8. Grieve for your losses, and then allow yourself to dream new dreams. 9. Stand up for your rights as a caregiver and a citizen. 10. Seek support from other caregivers. There is great strength in knowing you
are not alone. The best way to ease the potential financial and emotional stress of caregiving is to plan ahead. Talk with your parents early and do some homework ahead of time. It’s always difficult to have the conversations with your parents about the care they are eventually going to need. No one wants to think of themselves or their parents losing their independence but planning is a lot less stressful than reacting to a crisis. Talk to your parents about what they want to happen if they begin to require more assistance. Do some research into all of the options they might be comfortable with and discuss a financial plan for those options. Make sure all the appropriate legal documents are drawn up for if your parents were no longer able to make sound decisions themselves. AUGUST 2016 MHL 25
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As older adults age and either enter into or begin to contemplate retirement, they are susceptible to a range of powerful emotions. They may fear being alone or becoming irrelevant in their personal and professional lives. They may be concerned that their mental health will begin to falter because of the lack of stimulating intellectual activities and challenges. They are also concerned about boredom and loosing friendships. Membership in programs like the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee can offer older adults meaningful learning opportunities in a welcoming, social environment. The Osher experience, as is the case with many education programs geared for adult 50 and over, can create an elixir to counteract the fears of entering this new stage of life. Participating in learning as an older adult is a wonderful gift—in many ways, the gift of being really alive. And it is indeed an extraordinary gift – a membership into a world for the wise. With hundreds of fascinating courses, day trips in and around Milwaukee, and travel opportunities to exotic locations around the globe, Osher members have the opportunity to invigorate their lives. Members do this in a highly social atmosphere by sharing engaging learning experiences with nearly another 1000 like-minded explorers who value lifelong learning. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UWM’s School of Continuing Education is designed for older adults who share a love of learning throughout their lifetimes. Members enjoy innovative and enriching programs in a friendly setting with others who share their interests. Although most members are retired, you do not have to be a retiree to join. Nor do you need to be a UWM graduate or otherwise associated with the University. People of all educational backgrounds are welcome to join! With the support of The Bernard Osher Foundation in, Osher thrives as an institution dedicated to serving older adults in the pursuit of lifelong learning. Osher institutes are found on the campuses of more than 120 colleges and universities throughout the U.S.
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How To Avoid Brain Drain As You Age An estimated one out of five people aged 75 to 84 has Alzheimer’s disease. Among those aged85 or older, it’s two out of five. By Bonnie Liebman Can’t remember that new neighbor’s name? Not sure why you came into a room or what you planned to say? Can’t find your keys? Odds are, those are normal signs of aging. But when you leave your wristwatch in the refrigerator, can’t remember common words like “toothbrush,” can’t find your way home, or can’t remember how to use a key—those are more likely to signal Alzheimer’s or other kinds of dementia. An estimated one out of five people aged 75 to 84 has Alzheimer’s disease. Among those aged 85 or older, it’s two out of five. While some risk factors, like Alzheimer’s-prone genes, can’t be changed, dementia may not be inevitable. Whether you eat a healthy diet, keep moving, and use your brain may make a difference. “For so long, Alzheimer’s disease was considered an inevitable consequence of aging,” says researcher Martha Clare Morris of the Rush Institute for Healthy Aging in Chicago. “In the last 10 to 15 years, it’s started to look more like heart disease,” she explains. “Heart disease research has given us many tools to lower risk—diet, exercise, weight, cholesterol, blood pressure. Alzheimer’s may also have multiple risk factors.” In fact, Alzheimer’s may have some of the same risk factors as heart disease. Researchers now believe that only a blurry line separates Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia—which occurs when blood vessels that feed the brain become narrowed or clogged, either slowly or after a stroke. One difference between heart disease and dementia: “Heart disease research is 30 years ahead,” says Morris. Why do some brains stay sharp while others get fuzzy as they age? To find out, researchers are looking not just at who ends up with a diagnosis of dementia. They’re also looking at people who don’t have dementia, but whose scores on memory tests decline after a few years. For example, in the Chicago Health and Aging Project (CHAP), which has been tracking roughly 3,700 older people since the mid-1990s, the participants take cognitive tests every three years. Among them, “subjects are read a story and asked to repeat the main theses to test their immediate memory, and again 15 minutes later to test delayed memory,” says researcher Martha Clare Morris. Another example: In the timed digit-recall test, “we pair symbols with numbers,” she explains. “Then we present a series of symbols to see how fast participants can name the corresponding numbers.” When a person’s scores on those kinds of tests drop significantly over time, it’s called “cognitive decline.” Here’s a sampling of steps you can take to keep your brain in shaped over the next five or ten years. Since much of the brain research is in its infancy, we include only advice that—even if it doesn’t help your mind—should lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, or other illness.
Shoot for two or three servings of fatty fish each week.
The polyunsaturated omega-3 fish oil—DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)—seem to protect the heart. And there’s growing evidence that they may also protect the brain. “EPA is anti-inflammatory, and inflammation is part the Alzheimer’s disease SHARP>>page 31 AUGUST 2016 MHL 27
What is mild forgetfulness? It is true that some of us get more forgetful as we age. It may take longer to learn new things, remember certain words, or find our glasses. These changes are often signs of mild forgetfulness, not serious memory problems. See your doctor if you’re worried about your forgetfulness. Tell him or her about your concerns. Be sure to make a follow-up appointment to check your memory in the next 6 months to a year. If you think you might forget, ask a family member, friend, or the doctor’s office to remind you. What can I do about mild forgetfulness? You can do many things to help keep your memory sharp and stay alert. Look at the list below for some helpful ideas. HERE ARE SOME WAYS TO HELP YOUR MEMORY: • Learn a new skill. • Volunteer in your community, at a school, or at your place of worship. • Spend time with friends and family. • Use memory tools such as big calendars, to-do lists, and notes to yourself. • Put your wallet or purse, keys, and glasses in the same place each day. • Get lots of rest. • Exercise and eat well. • Don’t drink a lot of alcohol. • Get help if you feel depressed for weeks at a time. What is a serious memory problem? Serious memory problems make it hard to do everyday things. For example, you may find it hard to drive, shop, or even talk with a friend.
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What can I do about serious memory problems? See your doctor if you are having any of the problems listed above. It’s important to find out what might be causing a serious memory problem. Once you know the cause, you can get the right treatment.
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INTERFAITH ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR $10,000 SOCIAL INNOVATION PRIZE IN WISCONSIN Social Innovation Prize in Wisconsin. The $10,000 award honors adults over the age of 60 who are defying expectations by channeling creativity and talent to address critical social problems at the local, regional or national level. “The Social Innovation Prize enables Interfaith to showcase exceptional older adults throughout Wisconsin who are not letting age slow them down,� said Felice Green, PR/Marketing Director for Interfaith. “Some nominees are trying to start their own organization, while others may be trying to broaden their reach. Without a doubt, all of our nominees are making a positive impact in our communities.� Nomination Process Nominations must be submitted online at my.interfaithmilw.org/sipnominate by Sept. 2. Past nominees and selfnominations are also welcome. Nominees must be: � Age 60 or better � A Wisconsin resident � Working on an innovative idea and/or addressing a major social issue to change our communities for the better After the deadline, a selection committee will evaluate all nominations and identify those candidates who most closely meet the criteria for the Social Innovation Prize. One winner and three runnersup will be selected. The Social Innovation Prize in Wisconsin honors the creative vision and committed service of the late Fred Lindner and those that follow in his footsteps. Lindner’s extensive work on behalf of older adults, his lifelong commitment to justice and fairness, and his innumerable contributions to the aging network — both locally and statewide — is the inspiration that has motivated the Helen Bader Foundation, the Social Innovation Prize Planning Committee, and the Fred Lindner family to offer this prize. All 2015 nominees are eligible for the national Civic Ventures “The Purpose Prize,� which provides five awards of $100,000 each to people over 60 who are taking on society’s biggest challenges. It’s for those with the passion and experience to discover new opportunities, create new programs, and make lasting change. ### About Interfaith Older Adult Programs Since 1975, Interfaith responds to the current physical and social challenges of aging by providing innovative programs, successful solutions, and the often much needed extra helping hand. Learn more at www.interfaithmilw.org.
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How to Improve Your Endurance Endurance exercises are activities — walking, jogging, swimming, raking, sweeping, dancing, playing tennis — that increase your heart rate and breathing for an extended period of time. They will make it easier for you to walk farther, faster, or uphill. They also should make everyday activities such as gardening, shopping, or playing a sport easier. How Much, How Often Refer to your starting goals, and build up your endurance gradually. If you haven’t been active for a long time, it’s especially important to work your way up over time. It may take a while to go from a longstanding inactive lifestyle to doing some of the activities in this section. For example, start out with 5 or 10 minutes at a time, and then build up to at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity endurance activity. Doing less than 10 minutes at a time won’t give you the desired heart and lung benefits. Try to build up to at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity endurance activity on most or all days of the week. Every day is best. Remember, though, that these are goals, not rules. Some people will be able to do more. Others, however, may not be able to exercise for 30 minutes at a time. It’s important to set realistic goals based on your own health and abilities. Ways To Guage Your Efforts The amount of effort you need to do an activity will depend on your starting point, including your fitness level, how strong you are, and how active you’ve been. For example, walking a mile in 15 minutes will be a lot easier for someone who does it every day compared with someone who has never done it. You can use these informal guidelines to estimate how much effort you are putting into your endurance activities: Brisk walking is an example of moderate activity, while jogging is a vigorous activity. Talking is easy during moderate activity. During vigorous activity, talking is difficult. If you tend to sweat, you probably won’t sweat during light activity (except on hot days). You will sweat during vigorous or sustained moderate activity. Remember to drink fluids even if you don’t sweat. One doctor who specializes in exercise for older adults tells her patients the following about how hard they should work during endurance activities: “If you can’t talk while you’re exercising, it’s too difficult. If you can sing a song, it’s too easy!” 30 MHL AUGUST 2016
SHARP<<page 27 syndrome,” says William Connor, a heart disease expert at the Oregon Health & Science University in Portland. But the evidence for DHA is even more compelling. It’s the most prominent fat in the brain, especially in the nerve cells in the cerebral cortex. “People with Alzheimer’s have less DHA in their cerebral phospholipid cell membranes than normal people,” explains Connor. “Taking DHA could replace the missing DHA.” When researchers feed DHA to adult monkeys who have been on DHA-deficient diets, the DHA gets into their brain phospholipids. “The DHA crosses the blood-brain barrier and enters the brain,” explains Connor. “We think there’s wear and tear on polyunsaturated fats in the brain all the time, and that they’re constantly getting replaced.” So far, only a handful of studies have tried to see if fish or omega-3 fats are linked to cognitive decline. But they’re promising: In the Framingham Heart Study, which tracked nearly 900 healthy older men and women living in the Boston suburb for roughly nine years, people with the highest blood levels of DHA—they ate about three servings of fish per week—had about half the risk of dementia compared to those with lower levels. In the Zutphen Elderly Study in the Netherlands, which followed 210 older men for an average of five years, those who ate no fish had more cognitive decline than fish eaters. In the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study of more than 2,200 older residents of the Minneapolis suburbs, scores on a verbal fluency test (“write as many words as you can in one minute that start with F, A, or S”) were less likely to decline in those who had higher blood levels of omega-3 fats. Omega-3s only appeared to protect people who had high blood pressure or a combination of low HDL (“good”) cholesterol and high triglycerides. In the Chicago Health and Aging Project, cognitive decline was 10% slower among people who ate fish at least once a week than among those who ate fish less often. “The preponderance of studies shows an association between fish consumption or DHA and cognitive decline,” says Connor. “But it’s only an association, so it may be time for a more definitive clinical trial.” Until then, he recommends omega-3s, but not necessarily for the brain. “My advice is to consume fish to prevent heart disease,” says Connor. “There’s no harm, and it might also prevent Alzheimer’s.” Shoot for two or three servings of fish per week. To get the amount of omega-3s final 1/2 pg bridgeway healthwise ad_Layout 1 3/23/12 11:18 AM Page 1
that seemed to protect the Dutch men, you’d have to eat five ounces a week of fatty fish (like salmon) or 30 ounces a week of leaner fish (like cod, haddock, or tuna). If you don’t eat fish, taking fish oil capsules or vegetarian omega-3s from phytoplankton is second best, says Connor.
Limit bad fats.
It’s clear that saturated and trans fats are bad for your arteries. Could they also harm your brain? The Chicago Health and Aging Project study tracked 815 healthy people for nearly four years, and then searched for clues about the 131 who were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. “We saw a doubling of the risk of Alzheimer’s disease among those who ate the most saturated fat versus those who ate the least,” says CHAP researcher Martha Clare Morris. (Those who ate the most sat fat averaged 25 grams a day, while those who ate the least averaged half that much.) The risk was also roughly double among those who ate more than about 1.8 grams of trans fat a day (the amount eaten by the group with the lowest trans intake). In a second study, which tracked more than 2,500 people for six years, “we found a faster rate of cognitive decline in people who consumed the most saturated and trans fat,” adds Morris. And in April, the ARIC study reported significantly more cognitive decline in people with higher blood levels of palmitic acid, which is found in saturated fats. It’s not clear how bad fats might affect Alzheimer’s risk, but there’s reason to suspect a link. “The only gene that’s been linked to late-life Alzheimer’s is apoEe4, which encodes a cholesterol-transport gene,” notes Morris. “And cholesterol-lowering statin drugs seem to protect against Alzheimer’s in some studies.”
Eat leafy greens.
Kale, iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce, and raw or cooked spinach. That’s the group of “leafy greens” that could keep you thinking straight. When Harvard researchers gave tests measuring verbal memory, working memory, and other cognitive skills by phone to 13,000 nurses twice between 1995 and 2001, those who reported eating the most vegetables had a slower cognitive decline than those who ate the least. “But the relationship was strongest with green, leafy vegetables,” says Francine Grodstein of the Harvard School of Public Health, who adds that the researchers “found nothing with fruits.” SHARP>>page 33
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SUGAR<<page 16 which is 50% fructose, (3) a drink sweetened with 100% fructose or (4) a drink sweetened with 100% glucose, the building block of all sugars. When researchers measured the men’s blood lipids, they found significantly elevated triglycerides levels after they drank all three drinks containing fructose—compared to the glucose drink. High triglycerides levels are associated with higher rates of heart disease. “For this reason, people who are already at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease, such as someone who is overweight, may want to think twice about drinking anything sweetened with fructose, such as high-fructose corn syrup,” says Karen Teff, a researcher at the University of Pennsylvania and collaborator on the fructose/ glucose research. Are You a Sugar Addict? If you’re one of those people who finds sweets irresistible, you’ll need to learn how to deal with that. First, realize it’s not like quitting smoking or overcoming a drug addiction. “You cannot get physiologically addicted to sweet foods like chocolate,” says Debra Zellner, Ph.D., of Montclair University in New Jersey, “it’s just not possible.” Intense cravings, says Zellner, are powerful motivators, but they’re not physiologically based. “With a true craving, if you give the object of what that person is craving, it goes away,” notes Zellner. But she describes a study with people who “craved” chocolate and were then given a pill containing all the chemical components of chocolate. It didn’t make the cravings go away. Apparently, the chocolate cravers needed that oral sensory perception of chocolate to satisfy their cravings. Instead of being addicting, says Zellner, a craving for sweets like chocolate is the result of conditioning based on cultural, social and individual cues. Curbing Your Sweet Tooth. So what should you do to combat cravings? “Don’t eat sweets at a set time or place,” says Zellner. “It will create a time-or place-specific craving for that food.” Another tactic Zellner recommends is to avoid giving sweets a favored status, such as a food to be eaten only on special occasions or birthdays, or to console yourself when you’ve had a bad day. Associating these foods with certain events or moods can not only intensify the desire for them but lead to overindulgence. “On the other hand, considering these foods taboo and restricting them form your diet doesn’t work either,” says Zellner. “You have to find a happy medium.” Taming Your Sweetness Gene It helps to know where your sugar comes from. Pay attention to what you eat; added sugar shouldn’t contribute as much as sugar from natural sources. If it does, here’s how to strike a better balance: Read labels. Choose foods with the least amount of sugar (four grams of sugar is about one teaspoon). Watch out for sugar in unexpected places like peanut butter, salad dressings, condiments and deli meats. Choose water or unsweetened drinks over regular soft drinks. Limit juice to one or two half-cup servings a day. Scour labels for sugar aliases. Look for: beet sugar, brown sugar, cane sugar, corn syrup, dextrose, evaporated cane juice, high-fructose corn syrup, honey, maltodextrin, molasses, sucrose and turbinado sugar. The Bottom Line. The key to managing sugary foods, like most things, is to not overdo it. Monitoring when and why you eat sweets can help control your cravings and let you gradually decrease your intake. And then you just may enjoy the sweets you do eat that much more. Reprinted with permission from Environmental Nutrition, 52 Riverside Dr., Suite 15-A, New York, NY 10024.
SHARP<<page 31 Again, fruits had no impact. Yet blueberry extracts can improve memory in aging rats, according to studies by researchers at Tufts University in Boston. And in rats whose genes produce the beta-amyloid-rich plaques found in Alzheimer’s patients, blueberry supplements make the rats perform better in maze tests, even though they still get plaques. “We don’t have any data from human studies that berries slow cognitive decline,” notes Morris. But that doesn’t mean the animal studies are wrong. “They gave the animals potent berry extracts daily, while berry consumption is pretty low and infrequent in our studies,” says Morris. So if berries offer protection, it might not show up in a study like hers.
Look for vitamin-E-rich foods.
In theory, antioxidants like vitamin E were supposed to keep our brains running smoothly. The Women’s Health Study tested cognitive decline in nearly 6,000 healthy women aged 65 or older who were given either a placebo or 600 IU (International Units) of vitamin E every other day. After 10 years, says Grodstein, “we found no difference between the two groups. Neither did AREDs.” AUGUST 2016 MHL 33
STRESS<<page 14 definition of ‘profit’ benefitted all and restored meaning to my work. The current definition of profit in our society is self-serving. Health care cannot be practiced ethically from it. This is a conflict of interest with the mission of health care. Our current system must regard profit as that which benefits the whole, not simply as monetary gain through symptom management and sick-care. For the current health care system, health is a conflict of interest for its business model and both physicians and patients are unfulfilled as a result. Working from this definition lacks meaning for all. At this time in our history, we are being asked to redefine what we value and need to place a greater value on meaning over money. It requires us to simplify our lives and assign more value to elements of the Feminine Principle. This context can heal our scarcity driven society and restore our feeling of abundance. It can heal our current lack of meaning and restore our health. From this context we are also protected from the stress of the economy. We become part of the solution as we commit ourselves to our health and well-being at all levels. We become role models for others. 3. SELF-CARE This is an area that people sacrifice when money gets tight. There is a direct correlation between economic stress and self-neglect. Self-care is the most important investment we can make during times of stress. It is critical for sustaining our health and resilience. Self-neglect causes us stress. Most people medicate their stress by drinking, shopping, eating or taking prescription drugs. These behaviors lead to illness. Material goods do not fulfill our needs. In addition, they create more stress. They do not hold true value. Living from choices that are healthy and sustainable is a form of self-care. Choosing personal growth is a powerful act of self-care. This requires a shift in our conditioned mindset of what we value. We need to raise our collective consciousness to make self-care a core value. When we live in this way, we begin to heal. In addition, our self-worth is restored. Self-care empowers us. It is good medicine for stressful times. 4. CHOOSING ORGANIC Those of us that view health as a core value shop locally and live organically. This supports both our bodies and our planet. We must NOT compromise organic food and products for chemically produced ones as the latter continue to harm our environment and our personal health. The personal and planetary are interconnected. How organic food is grown is healthy for the earth and our bodies. In addition, the goods we use on our bodies or in our homes contribute to health or illness. Chemicals make us sick. The increasing incidence of chemical sensitivities in our country is startling. Most of our illnesses are correlated to the food we eat and the products we use. We need to purify the environment we live in. A plant based diet dramatically decreases disease rates. This act alone can also save enormous resources like oil and water that are required to produce meat. This drain is harming our ecosystem and our health. Numerous studies have shown that a plant based diet is the best medicine for acute and chronic diseases. Food IS our medicine. We need to be active participants in our healing process. We have the ability to heal the personal and planetary by making conscious choices that can restore our environment. We must invest in eating and living organically. Asking these important questions and living out the answers by making conscious choices that support personal and planetary health will increase our resilience. This will protect us from the damage that stress can have on our bodies and minds. If we choose to live simply and sustainably we become part of the solution. We need to decrease the value we have assigned to money and materialism and reassign it to meaning and health. We need to leave the earth better than we found it. We need to be the change we want to see. We must consider this our sacred task. ©Aug2016 Kalpana (Rose) M. Kumar M.D., CEO and Medical Director of The Ommani Center for Integrative Medicine, Pewaukee, WI. Dr. Kumar is accepting new patients; call our office to schedule at 262.695.5311. www.ommanicenter.com Author of Becoming Real: Reclaiming Your Health in Midlife. 2011, 2014 Medial Press
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Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS The three children arrive as quickly as they could. The nurse said it would only be a short time now. They gather and assemble around the bed as though the now was happening now. Hours pass and they’ve relaxed on the couch and chairs around the hospice room. They don’t use the words but all of their eyes tell each other that now may not be the now that the nurse thought was now. (“Oh well, modern medicine,” as chuckles hide their
hidden grief.) It was only 40 and 45 and 48 years ago that she laid in a similar bed full of hope and anticipation. After all it’s her first and only…no, it’s her second and we hope the last, but no again and number three arrives. Each one, pregnant with pregnant joy. What is “pregnant joy?” It’s the kind of joy that makes your joy joyful. Without the pregnant part, it’s just another church word that you rarely hear otherwise. Who says, “My, what a joyful punch you’ve served!” No. Joy is a throwaway word preachers use to bolster an awaiting noun. But a pregnant joy we know even though we can’t always believe that it’s possible. “Pregnant” because of its fullness of unknowns and potential. “Joy” because of its ultimate otherness. Put those two words together and you get unspeakable feelings of peace, contentment and, yes, even bliss (another word too rarely heard). Day three arrives and the three remain dutifully around her bed. The stories these three have recalled and remembered over those days made them laugh and cry with always a glance or nod to their silent mom. Nothing’s changed but everything has changed. “The pregnancy of this waiting had to grow over these days,” they say to themselves only without those words. Waiting was a lot easier years ago than it is today. We’re so mobile now with our immobile products that keep us connected to people we don’t really need to talk to and message each other useless information and silly photos. That small logo “i” identifies many of our handheld products and represents what we’ve probably become because of them – instant, impatient and immediate. (All “i” words!?) Their waiting wears on after day five but the three believe the pregnancy is drawing closer and they don’t wish to miss it. It will never happen again no matter how they may try to imagine it in their minds. The labor she bore during those three times was predictable, nothing special except the special life that life provided. Two weeks of hospital respite gave her time to recoup, a luxury that is a 33 1/3 vinyl record away from our present lives. The short breathes were the giveaways. The three were just recounting a 30 year old story where milk was spilled all over the birthday cake when mom began calling them. They were all laughing when her breathing got spotty and heavy. The pregnancies that she prayed and hoped for came to be. Three strong, healthy children circle her bed. Two heads are now lowered and the youngest is crying. She passed. She died. The pregnancy that her mother bore her now gives birth to the pregnancy she now enters. I guess that would make it her second pregnancy. This pregnancy has been germinating for years and years and years and it’s now come due. Her life’s labor has ended. Her new life begins as surely as she gave new life to her three children, hardly children anymore who say their final goodbyes as she says, “Hello.” Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS is director of communications, Alexian Village of Milwaukee
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AGING AND YOUR EYES Are you holding the newspaper farther away from your eyes than you used to? Join the crowd—age can bring changes that affect your eyesight. Some changes are more serious than others, but for many problems, there are things you can do to protect your vision. The key is to have regular eye exams so you can spot problems early.
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