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Health I Know It’s My Hormones... Now What? 9 Does My Vagina Look Normal? Is My Labia Ok? 10 Tower of Strength: How Aaron May is Staying Strong with Aphasia 11 The Benefits of Plants in the Fight Against Cancer 13

Coping with Traumatic or Upsetting Events 22 Creating Healthy Family Traditions The Art of Hands on Learning 24

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Financial Let’s Clear Up This MUD Issue

Nutrition Vitamin D: So Much More Than the Happy Vitamin 19 Juicy Mama & Natural Living 20 Recipes 21

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By now, we’ve all heard how important it is to have a strong core. Your core muscles aid in balance and stabilization, posture, and most full body movement. We also know that the muscles in the abdomen and back are part of our core, but did you know that core muscles extend down into your legs, as well? You will feel all of these muscles at work in the following 360° plank series! To complete one round of 360° planks, start in a front plank position. After holding for 20 seconds, roll over onto your right side and hold for 20 seconds. Transition to the reverse plank for another 20 seconds, finishing up on the left side for the final 20 seconds. The goal is to increase hold time in each position by a second or two each time you do this exercise until you reach 30 seconds. At first, just complete one round of all 4 positions. When you have increased your hold time to 30 seconds, add another round at 20 seconds per hold and continue to increase time to 30 second holds. Keep adding seconds and rounds until you can plank for days! Front plank proper form: • These can be done on either your knees or feet. If on your feet, push your weight back and down into your heels. • Pull your belly button up to your spine so that your abs stay engaged. The surface of the back side of your body should form a straight line so that your hips aren’t sagging or arching. • You can do these on your elbows or hands. If you are on your hands, make sure you keep a slight, soft bend in your elbows so that the joint is not locked out. Ensure your elbows or hands are directly under your shoulders and form a straight line to the floor. Your neck is aligned with your spine.

About the Author Kim is an AFAA certified Group Fitness Instructor and Schwinn certified Indoor Cycling Instructor at the South Shore Harbour Fitness center, where she has taught since 2011. Kim has competed and placed in three half marathons and finished fourth place (in her age group) in her first full marathon. As a mother of two busy boys, she understands the need for balance between home and hobbies. She is a native of Syracuse New York and graduated from the State University College at Oneonta with a bachelor’s degree in English.

Right/left side plank proper form: • These can also be done on your knees or feet. If using your feet, stack them one on top of the other or one in front of the other on the floor. • Pull your belly button into your spine so that your abs stay engaged and focus on squeezing the right oblique muscles tight. The surface of the left side of your body should form a straight line so that your hips aren’t sagging or arching. • You can do these on your elbow or hand. If you are on your hand, make sure you keep a slight, soft bend in your elbow so that the joint is not locked out. Ensure that your elbow or hand is directly under your shoulder and forms a straight line to the floor. Your neck should aligned with your spine. Reverse plank proper form: • Extend your legs in front of you and dig your weight into your heels. Keep your toes pointed. • Keep your spine and hips in alignment and squeeze those glutes and abs to avoid letting your hips sag or arch. The top surface of your body should form a straight line from your head to your heels. • Place your palms, with fingers spread wide, on the floor slightly behind and outside your hips, making sure to keep your elbows at a slight bend. Look up at the ceiling.

Tips: Abdominal muscles should stay ROCK HARD the whole time and keep the glutes engaged. Think about turning yourself into an immovable statue that a gale force wind could not topple. THINK STRONG!!! Form is THE most important thing. If you start to break form, recover by coming down to your knees (if you are on your feet) or hips (if you are on your knees). When transitioning from one hold to the next, try to keep your weight off the floor by avoiding coming down onto your hips. If you are doing these exercises on your hands, please pay attention to your wrists. If, at any time, these joints feel discomfort, come down onto your elbow. You will still be working your core, just without putting pressure on your wrists. It really helps to do these in front of a mirror, at least in the beginning, so that you can check your form and make sure you are properly aligned. 4 www.txhwmagazines.com

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It’s for Everyone! By J’Ann Siders, water aerobics instructor For the senior citizen who wants to start exercising to a young or older individual coming off an injury or just starting out in an exercise program, water aerobics may be the answer. Water, or aqua aerobics, is not just for older adults. The benefits of an aqua aerobics program is immense and like anything else, you get out of it what you put. Water aerobics has often been advertised as a low impact cardio program for the elderly and pregnant women. However, water aerobics can be more than just low impact cardio. There are numerous types of water aerobics classes, ranging from those that mimic a water therapy program designed for those recovering from injuries or have special medical restrictions to those that are more intense and challenging. These include classes such as Aqua Zumba – adding a latin dance flare to the workout, kickboxing, yoga and Tabata – a high intensity interval training program. One of the major benefits of exercising in the water is buoyancy, which takes the pressure off of the joints. The body is significantly lighter in water, which allows for leaping and suspended exercises that won’t damage knee and ankle joints. Add in special exercise equipment, such as buoys, noodles and kickboards, and a multitude of variations in exercises results. According to the Aquatic Exercise

Association, you can expect to burn 400-500 calories per hour in an aqua class, depending on the intensity of your movements. A good measure of intensity is the Borg Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale, which allows the participant to determine at what level they are exercising. An RPE of about 4-5 is moderate intensity on a 10 point scale. High intensity exercises meant to increase endurance, such as Tabata, will target levels of 7-8. Adding powerful moves like power jacks, fast jogging, tuck jumps, shoot-thrus, and kickboxing will increase the intensity quickly, especially if buoys are used to increase resistance for arms. These exercises can be done in the shallow end as well as the deep end of the pool. Waterbelts or noodles can be used for people who are non-swimmers or who want to perform the exercises suspended at all times. However, if you are new to water aerobics, are pregnant, or are recovering from an injury, you can choose to lower your intensity by foregoing the buoys and jumps. You will still get a workout because water offers resistance to any movement. An advantage of water aerobics is not having to follow a specific routine to a specific beat. Music is used to help motivate a class and the intensity of the workout. If you want to go faster or slower or modify the exercises, it won’t affect what others in the

class are doing. No one can see you underwater! Another major benefit, especially for older adults, is s o c i a l ­i z a t i o n . Water aerobics About the Author is one of the few J’Ann (Hansen) Siders, a classes that you Texas native, worked for NASA JSC for 26 years in can spend a little Shuttle Flight Design. After time visiting an early retirement, she with your friends discovered group fitness as a during the warm second career. J’Ann has been at The Fitness Center at South up and still keep Shore since 2001 and currently exercising. For teaches Aqua aerobics and low seniors who impact cardio aerobics classes. may have lost She lives in League City and is married and has 3 sons. a spouse or are empty-nesters, this may be the only socialization that they have. Bonds are made with friends and often spin off into other social activities. The best part of water aerobics, though, especially here in Texas is – YOU STAY COOL! You can work yourself to the maximum and the water makes it so much more comfortable. Water aerobics is for anyone who wants to get in shape, stay in shape, or just have fun!

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It’s summer, at last! ‘Tis the season to be more active! ‘Tis the season to spend more time outside, and ‘tis the season to worry about losing weight to gain that coveted beach body. This summer, do you wish that your pants are loser, or your bathing suite is one size smaller? Do you wish for better health? It is no secret that the hardest part of getting in shape is often simply taking the first step. One I-Cryo session can heighten serotonin levels, improve mental clarity, help improve sleep habits and help flush lactic acid out from the body. However, did you know that cryotherapy is also an effective way to increase fat burning in your body, resulting in weight loss? During a full body cryotherapy treatment, an average person burns between 400500 calories. An inactive or more sedentary person may burn as much as 800 calories, contrasting an athlete who would burn less because they have a faster metabolism. So how does it work? Cryotherapy increases metabolic rate by lowering the body temperature, resulting in weight loss. The philosophy behind cryotherapy and burning fat is easy to understand. The body responds to the cold by a process called cold thermogenesis. During cold thermogenesis, metabolism is increased, resulting in the rise of body temperature. This is the natural way that your body produces heat and ultimately burns fat. Cryotherapy can dramatically increase your metabolic rate. Kyle Jones, owner of I-Cryo describes it this way, “the three-minute treatment actually lowers the body’s skin temperature to about 30 degrees. This tricks the mind into believing that it is in a hypothermic state. The body thinks it is freezing, and begins to work harder to warm itself up. It is a myth that the calories are all burned while standing in the freezing chamber. Cryotherapy can elevate and increase your heart rate slightly for up to 6 hours. This is when the majority of the calories are burned. Cryotherapy can also help sculpt your body. The treatments can tighten skin cells and improves collagen. This combined with increased metabolism, should start to shape the body.” Kyle reminds that, “you may not see weight loss immediately, but you will lose inches.” He continues by saying, “don’t use your scale to judge your weight loss progress... use your clothes instead! Notice how much better they fit. Cryotherapy is a great addition to diet, exercise and any weight loss plan.”

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There are some people in this world that are just worth meeting. Kyle Jones is one of these people. His enthusiasm for health & wellness is contagious, so it is no surprise that he has had much success in his life in the world of fitness. Kyle was raised and went to school in League City, graduating from Clear Creek High School. He recalls, when League City was small, riding his dirt bike down 96, which was a little dirt trail, at the time. He always knew League City would be his home and the place of his business, I-Cryo. After graduation, Kyle ventured off to Oklahoma to play football and receive his college education. It was in the weight room that his coach pulled him aside and gave some valuable feedback. “Kyle,” he said, “I don’t think football is what you should be doing!” In one breath he crushed a football dream, but planted a thought in Kyle’s mind that would grow into something much more valuable. Kyle recalls his coach telling him, “anyone who watches you can tell that you are more into the workouts and into body composition than playing football. You are always the first person to help out with an injury and are always wondering why the body works the way it does.” That was the turning point in Kyle’s education. He realized that he wanted to focus on the human body and its endless possibilities. He pursued a degree in exercise science, eventually graduating from Texas State University. He became familiar with and a believer in cryotherapy when he was competing as a powerlifter at the age of 19. With the extreme stress that powerlifting puts on your body, you would think that Kyle would feel tired and worn down, but that was quite the opposite. Cryotherapy, a method to help control and reduce inflammation, helped him feel better than ever. He entered his first national powerlifiting competition and, in the next 7 years, would receive two gold and one silver medal in this national competition. Kyle’s newest passion (besides I-Cryo) has moved from powerlifting to body building. In March, he took 2nd place in the first show he competed in. With the help of cryotherapy, he continues to challenge and sculpt his body in ways that he never knew was possible. In Kyle’s own words, “he is the product of the product.” Kyle is focused on bringing the technology of cryotherapy to others to improve their health and wellness experience. Bay Area Health & Wellness Magazine | July/August 2016 7

Building Healthy, Happy Kids By YMCA

In today’s world of challenges for our kids and teens, parents want the reassurance of knowing their children are in a safe and healthy environment. Finding physical, cognitive and imaginative activities that encourage them to explore who they are and what they can achieve often seems to be an idealist dream instead of reality. After school and summer camp programs often hold the answers. After school programs are designed to develop a talent or a skill that is not addressed in regular schools. These programs could be educational or recreational in nature. Whatever type they are, they aim to keep the child active and interested. In addition, studies have shown that kids enrolled in after school programs improve their academic achievement. A report on after school programs that receive federal funds showed that over 40 percent of after school participants improved their reading and math grades. Another study done by the After School Alliance shows that the hours between 3-6 pm are the peak hours for juvenile crime and experimentation with drugs, alcohol, cigarettes and sex. These are key times of the day to keep our kids positively productive and connected with other kids. Quality programs offer a variety of activities that encourage children to engage their minds, spirits, and bodies. When kids are active, their bodies and minds respond better to what they need them to do. This is because exercise has many benefits, some of which include: strong muscles and bones, weight control, better sleep, and a positive outlook on life. It is shown that physically active kids are more likely to be more academically motivated, alert, and successful. During after school and summer school programs, students keep their bodies moving with indoor and outdoor structured play in conjunction with trained counselors, who also act as positive adult role models. Other advantages include increased socialization, confidence, and physical activities. Many programs are offered at local schools, if not, transportation is often provided. A good summer and after school program keeps kids off of the screens, builds character, friendships, and healthy alternatives many parents struggle to find easily available. Mental, emotional, and physical health are developed for our future generations.

The Perry Family YMCA welcomes the community to join them for the 2016-2017 school year at one of our after school program sites, including Ferguson Elementary, Gilmore Elementary, Weber Elementary, Bauerschlag Elementary and Bay Colony Elementary. Financial assistance is available for those in need. For more information or to register, contact the Perry Family YMCA Welcome Center at 281-338-9622 or Youth Development

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I Know It’s My Hormones... Now What? By Lauren Sullivan, PA-C

It’s My Hormones…. Hormonal balance for women is essential to creating and maintaining optimal health. The effect of women’s hormones, both positive and negative, goes way beyond reproductive function, as they influence mood, sleep, metabolism, cardiovascular health, and aging. That is why hormonal balance is absolutely key to living a healthy life. For women, hormonal imbalance can occur at any age and many issues stem from poor nutrition, stress, thyroid dysfunction, and other factors playing a role in how hormones are made and communicate their message in the body. The good news is that hormone treatment does not always have to involve hormone replacement. Understanding the cause of the imbalance and addressing it at the root of the problem is the most effective and natural treatment plan. Now What? While a good examination is extremely important, testing a patient to evaluate their hormones is also important in showing what is going on. Salivary testing is the most accurate way of evaluating sex hormone levels as they represent the “free or unbound” level of hormones that is available for the body to use. A menopausal woman will be tested for her levels of multiple types of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, and cortisol throughout the course of one day. A premenopausal woman will go through an entire month of salivary collections to show

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an issue, as well as tampon placement. Furthermore, sexual experiences that promote painful invagination of the labia can lead to frequent distress. If there are no functional problems, personal preferences may influence one’s decision to pursue cosmetic rejuvenation, which can lead to satisfying results. A labiaplasty, or surgical reduction of the labia minora, is a common minor procedure offered in my practice. Typically these procedures are performed under local anesthesia. This results in quick recovery times with only a few days of initial recovery process followed by 6 weeks before full recovery. Labiaplasty is one of the fastest growing procedures in plastic surgery and has increased 44% from 2013 to 2014, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Surgery (ASAPS) annual survey. It continues to rise as this once taboo topic gets put into the limelight. Labiaplasty patients are some of the happiest patients I have. This one-hour procedure can change their whole outlook on life, improve their self-esteem, and improve their functional complaints.

About the Author Dr. Hustak is the first board certified female plastic surgeon at the prestigious Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery (ACPS) and performs a wide spectrum of plastic and reconstructive procedures, with a specific interest in female genital rejuvenation. She is a national speaker on the subject and performs a wide range of noninvasive and invasive procedures for the genitilia. She has offices in the Memorial Town and Country and Galleria areas, including a surgical center. She resides in Friendswood with her husband and three young children. With her family’s love and support, Dr. Hustak is committed to utilizing her talents.

Tower of Strength:

How Aaron May is Staying Strong with Aphasia

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About the Author Michelle Mason is the Director of Communications for the Gulf Coast Division of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Michelle is a graduate of the University of Houston, where she received a BA in Broadcast Journalism and Communications. She worked as an Anchor and Reporter for the ABC affiliate, KTRE-TV, where some of her reports were featured by ABC News and CNN. Michelle is also an active writer, contributing to newspapers and magazines across the Greater Houston area.

The call came in the early hours of June 18, 2014 – a call that forever changed Pam May’s life. Her 34-year-old son Aaron had suffered a stroke. “I never thought when I woke up that morning that we would be dealing with such a life-changing event,” said May. Dr. Anish Bhardwaj “We just lived down the street, so we rushed to the house. We found him near his bed sitting up. His eyes [were] open but not responsive, and he could not speak.” May, a pediatric nurse for over 30 years, was aware that something was terribly wrong with Aaron but was shocked when paramedics told her that he was having a stroke. “The initial brain CAT scan demonstrated an evolving, very large left hemispheric stroke,” said Dr. Anish Bhardwaj, the Chairman for the Department of Neurology, Professor for Neurology, Neuroscience, Neurosurgery, and Cell Biology and Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Professional Department at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB). “At that point in time, we were dealing with consequences of the stroke itself.” Due to the swelling of the brain, and the time in which Aaron made it to the hospital, he was a poor candidate for Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA), said Dr. Bhardwaj. According to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ ASA), tPA is the only FDA approved treatment for ischemic strokes because it dissolves the clot and improves blood flow to the part of the brain being deprived of oxygen. If administered within three hours, tPA may improve the chances of recovering from a stroke with little to no side effects. “Recently the window of treatment with tPA had been stretched to four and a half hours. He was out of the window,” said Dr. Bhardwaj. “Time is of the essence. The brain is a very eloquent organ because it requires two things for functioning optimally: oxygen and glucose that are carried by the blood. The longer the time passes for resumption of blood flow, the more irreversible brain injury occurs.” Continued on page 12 Bay Area Health & Wellness Magazine | July/August 2016 11

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The Benefits of Plants in the Fight Against Cancer

By Karen Spurgeon Welch, MD, ABFM

Cancer is both a most-feared and most-common disease of our time, with over 1.5 million new diagnoses in the United States expected in 2015. Upwards of one in three people in the United States can expect to receive a diagnosis at some point in their lifespan, leaving few who are untouched, personally, socially, or professionally by the disease. The patient and family experience is often one of helplessness and disempowerment, compelling a search for interventions that are within reach. Food, being a locus of control for most, is a potential space for hope. Indeed, while the topic of food choice impact on cancer is complex and difficult to study, evidence, as reported by the World Cancer Research Fund, suggests that a diet high in plant foods can offer cancer protection. The American Cancer Society and the World Health Organization, along with their counterpart organizations, recommend a diet high in a variety of fruits and vegetables for prevention of cancer. With a lead hypothesis being that some plants contain certain cancer-protective substances, it stands to reason that some plants would be more beneficial than others. The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) International pooled evidence in an Expert Report demonstrating evidence supporting, for example, fruits and non-starchy vegetables as preventive for mouth, pharynx, larynx, and esophagus cancers, allium vegetables as preventive for stomach cancers and colorectal cancer, and foods containing lycopene and selenium for prostate cancer. We routinely recommend a diet that is high in plants with a variety of colors, weighted toward foods that are anti-inflammatory and high in natural antineoplastic chemicals. This type of diet not only helps the patient to maintain a healthy weight and strengthen the body as its unwelcome visitor, cancer, is being targeted with treatment but also prepares the patient for survivorship preventing future cancer as well as cardiovascular disease. Botanicals are a hot area of research, with promising potential, and we can make use of what we know now, starting in the common kitchen! For patients who want to tap into this reservoir, we often recommend a book by Rebecca Katz and Mat Edelson, The Cancer Fighting Kitchen, as a resource. Cancer is a life-changing event. It is a diagnosis that, when received, or even pondered, often invokes desire About the Author for control and can be a powerful stimulus for Karen Welch is a Fellow in adoption of behaviors that are supportive of A colorful, plant-based diet Integrative Medicine and health. This can be a good opportunity can be made more robust with boBehavioral Health, and is a for joining with a patient or loved Clinical Instructor in Family tanicals that have current evidence for Medicine at The University one to explore the mystery chemoprevention, as detailed in Integrative of Texas Medical Branch at and healing potential of Oncology (Weil Integrative Medicine Library), inGalveston, where she practices plants. cluding garlic, quercetin, and curcumin. Garlic demintegrative oncology, and

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runs pain group visits at the onstrates apoptotic and immune modulating activity, has primary care clinic. She has a epidemiological evidence to support prevention in several types passion for cultivating vitality of cancers, and can be easily, safely, and deliciously added to cuisine. and empowering others to foster their own wellness. Garlic pairs well with onion, a great source of quercetin, which demonstrates anticancer activity and appears to reduce incidence and mortality from several cancers as part of the diet. Curcumin, a main component of curry, with a growing body of evidence demonstrating desirable effect on carcinogenesis, can also be added beautifully, along with it’s glowing orange hue, to culinary creations. Green tea, consumed throughout Asia for thousands of years, makes a lovely addition to a healing diet. This plant shows potential as a chemopreventive and antineoplastic agent, interfering with multiple steps in carcinogenesis. Consumption of green tea can be a healthy ritual and also counters cancer-related fatigue. Aside from direct anti-cancer effects, the plant kingdom often provides solutions for cancer and treatment related symptoms. Ginger is useful for nausea. Senna, prunes, and psyllium are great for constipation, and pectin-containing foods are useful for diarrhea. Vibrant seasoning such as oregano, rosemary, and thyme can curb dysgeusia.

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I’m Perfectly Healthy. I Don’t Need to See a Doctor! Right? By Nicholas Howland, MD

I was driving to lunch when I got the group text message from my brother, sent to the entire family: “Dad had a heart attack. He’s with the cardiologist right now getting a stent.” I was on the next plane to be by his and my family’s side. As a son, I wanted to be there for my father. As a physician, I wanted to ensure he was getting the best care from the best doctors. One of the first conversations we had when I saw him lying in his ICU bed went something like this… Me: “I’m just glad you’re okay. You’re young! This is so random and out of the blue. No one in the family has had heart problems before.” Dad: “What do you mean? BOTH my parents had terrible heart problems. My mom had three heart attacks, my dad two.” Me: GULP (insert frightened emoji here) I was dumbfounded. I literally ask dozens of patients every single day their personal family history of medical problems, and I didn’t know my own! Worse, I couldn’t remember when the last time I had had my cholesterol checked was! The CDC reports that 30% of people aged 30 years or younger have not seen a primary care doctor in the last 12 months. The thought is that young people, as a whole, have a sense of “invincibility” – they see no need to see a doctor when they don’t feel sick. The fact is, we NEED to be seeing a primary care physician on a regular basis, at least annually. Our bodies are like cars, they need regular maintenance and check-ups. Choosing the right doctor can be a difficult task. When we are

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in a new area, we often ask friends, | H E A LT H neighbors, and family who they see. Our insurance plans can be restrictive in the doctors we see based on whether | FINANCI or not those doctors are “in-network.” That group of “in-network” doctors is typically the best place to start. But | MIND & don’t just pick the first name on the list! It is important to do your homework | F A M I LY About the Author before choosing a primary care physician. Dr. Nicholas Howland Look up the doctor online, evaluate his or graduated with a BA in Business Administration her training, ensure that they are board| C U Lfrom TURE the University of Utah. He certified. In particular, ensure that they then completed his medical are board-certified in the specific specialty degree from |UTMB. W EHeLis L N E S that they practice. That may sound like currently a 4th year plastic surgery Resident at UTMB. it should be obvious, but your research Dr. Howland is fluent in may surprise you. In my particular field, Russian, and avid golfer, I see all sorts of “board-certified doctors” reader, and father of two practicing plastic surgery – many of them, beautiful children. however, were actually trained in family medicine, gynecology, radiology, or other specialties. Bottom line – find someone well-trained, well-reviewed, and then go see if they are a fit for YOU. Dad made a full recovery and is already back home and working. He is adapting to his new lifestyle at the recommendations of his cardiologist and primary care doctor. As for me, well, I’m making plans to get in to MY new primary care doctor and get that cholesterol checked.

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“Are You My Doc?” By Dr. Mike Olson For almost 17 years, I have worked in academic medicine or teaching hospitals across three states. Over those years, I have been privileged to work with some amazing physicians. My role as a faculty member at these institutions has been to work closely with resident physicians in developing their skills and competencies to graduate and become fully boarded and licensed. About the Author While there is no “perfect” physician, or “one size fits all,” I have seen Dr. Mike Olson is a licensed common factors or characteristics that set physicians apart from their peers. marriage and family therapist. He graduated with These observations have come through countless hours of direct interaction and his Master’s degree from training of physicians and working closely as a part of a patient’s treatment team. Brigham Young University While finding the right physician for you is a very personal experience, I offer and his Ph.D. from Kansas the following list as guidance in your journey: State University. Following graduate study, he completed 1) Trust: Trust is the heart and soul of the doctor patient relationship. Trust a post-doctoral research comes from feeling that your physician truly knows you as a person (mind, body, and clinical fellowship in spirit, family/relationships), not just an illness or disease process – and that he/ Behavioral Medicine from the she has your best interest and welfare at heart. UTMB, Galveston. 2) Partnership: Does your doctor see you as a partner in your care and seek to engage you actively in moving toward your health goals? Medicine has been historically very hierarchical and paternalistic with doctors directing patients in a very authoritarian and unilateral manner. Great physicians will partner with you with an eye on your goals. 3) Evocative: Physicians that stand out will evoke or “draw forth” the strengths, resources, and solutions that are already a part of you and your life – not just assume you are an empty vessel to be filled with their knowledge and experience. He/she will bring their expertise, skills, and knowledge in tandem with your efforts, skills, and resources. 4) Compassion: With the burden of increasing requirements placed by the healthcare system on physicians’ backs, more and more doctors are becoming tired, frustrated, and even jaded by the system that requires they see more patients in an ever shrinking work day. Finding a doctor who will stay with you and spend the necessary time is increasingly rare and important. Effective physicians are able to sit with and show genuine empathy and compassion for their patients. Remember you have a choice in your healthcare. While there are often limitations imposed by insurance company provider networks and out-of-pocket expenses, there are still choices. You are the consumer and the medical system and providers work for you. Think of your first visit with a physician as job interview – do they possess the skills and attributes listed above? If not, move on to another physician until you find a match. Few relationships in life are more important than who you hire as your personal physician. *On a personal note and in the spirit of this article, I want to introduce and recommend a former resident and faculty colleague of mine from UTMB, Dr. Hannan Hussein. We have worked together for years and I have personally seen her work with her patients in a manner consistent with the four characteristics listed above. She is a compassionate, loving, and skilled clinician who stands apart in the manner in which she cares for each of her patients. Dr. Hussein is leaving her faculty position at UTMB to open a private medical clinic in the League City, TX area called League City Family Clinic. The clinic is on 1507 W. League City Parkway. I highly recommend her to anyone who is searching for a physician and partner in their healthcare. 16 www.txhwmagazines.com

Let’s Clear Up This MUD Issue By James Brockway

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| MIND & BO When searching for a home, especially in newer subdivisions, it’s important for buyers to find out if there is a MUD (municipal utility district) that provides water services to the community. MUDs are formed by subdivision developers when they don’t have access to city water and sewer services. In general, if there is a MUD, | F A M I LY the homeowner will pay higher property taxes than if no MUD were present. About the Author James Brockway, of Brockway The reason that MUDs exist is because in undeveloped, typically outlying areas, the infrastructure is not in place. | has C been representing U LT U R E Realty, Developers will build and finance this infrastructure by forming a MUD by petitioning the Texas Commission of home buyers and sellers Environmental Quality (TCEQ). After TCEQ approval, the MUD then floats a bond issue, the funds of which are throughout the Clear Lake | WE LNESS used to install all of the underground pipes and other utility components that will be provided to the subdivision. and Houston areaLsince 1992. He is a Certified Because bonds have a predetermined life, when all of the homeowners have paid enough in taxes to pay off the Residential Specialist bond, the taxes will go down significantly. Just recently, some of the homeowners in South Shore Harbour were (CRS), an Accredited Buyer pleasantly surprised when MUD #6 was dissolved after paying off its bond issue, significantly reducing their taxes. Representative (ABR), and a Certified International South Shore Harbour is down to its last MUD now (they originally had several) so their homeowners enjoy low Property Specialist (CIPS). taxes. Some of the newer subdivisions around town will have that higher tax payment, but that comes with a nice new subdivision with solid infrastructure. Because of the bond’s length of term, the MUD can be in existence for twenty to thirty years. The MUD has to continue to charge the homeowners taxes to pay the principal and interest back on the bonds. On a side note, some developers have come under fire because of the process of getting a MUD established. There are stories of 20-somethings casting the lone ballot to issue multi-million dollar bond issues. In one occurrence in Dallas, the developer brought a trailer to a vast empty proposed development, let the 24-year old son of a VP of the developer’s company live there (free of charge), then elected that “homeowner” to the MUD board. Guess which way that board member voted when deciding whether to float a bond for the developer’s project? Having said that, the argument from a developer would be “you have to start somewhere.” It’s highly unlikely that you are going to have a completely built out development that then decides to form a MUD. Don’t get me wrong – MUDs serve an incredibly valuable service to the public. Sometimes, however, the logistics of their enactment can be a little humorous, to say the least.

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| H E A LT H rays can also penetrate through car and home windows unlike UVB rays. Care should be taken to protect your skin | FINANCIAL with SPF under these circumstances when you are predominately exposed to | MIND & BO UVA rays. Fairer skin types should try and limit sun exposure to 5-15 minutes daily only in the conditions outlined | F A M I LY above when UVB rays are abundantly About the Author Dr. Angela Dagley received her accessible. Darker and deeper skin C U Lmedicine T UatR E degree|of podiatric types that have more melanin will need Dr. William School College of much more sun exposure (during UVB Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, ray prevalent times only) because the IL. She | hasWbeenEpracticing LLNESS wellness since the fall of 2014 melanin in the skin blocks the Vitamin under the guidance of Dr. D process. Patrick Flynn, founder of The What options are there for those who Wellness Way. She lives in Nassau Bay with her husband are Vitamin D deficient but work an and two boys. indoor job or live in Northern parts of US where correct sun exposure is limited to certain months of the year? 1. You can take a daily Vitamin D supplement. 2. You can increase your intake of Vitamin D rich foods, like fatty fishes and eggs. 3. Plan 15 minutes of the day to spend in the sun when UVB rays are prevalent, be it your lunch break or taking the dog on a walk. Plan your sun exposure for when the sun is 50 degrees above the horizon. Just a few minutes of sun exposure can greatly increase your Vitamin D production.

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So Much More Than the Happy Vitamin By Dr. Angela Dagley Ever wonder why you feel so great when you bask in the sunshine? How about when you eat a nice wild-caught tuna or salmon? It could be the Vitamin D! Vitamin D is known as the “Happy” vitamin and is usually associated with the sun. Have you ever stopped to wonder what Vitamin D actually does for your body though? Why it makes you feel happy? Let’s start with the many processes that Vitamin D is related to in the body. Vitamin D is essential for blood sugar and immune system regulation, helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus properly and plays a role in neuromuscular health. Maintaining normal levels of Vitamin D is essential in preventing the development of “osteoporosis, colorectal and breast cancer as well as for cardiovascular disease and mortality,” according to Pubmed.1 It is recommended that Vitamin D levels be close to serum 50(OH) D. Levels below serum 25(OH) D are considered low by most of the medical community. Sadly, most Americans are Vitamin D deficient. According to http://archinte.jamanetwork.com, “During 2001 to 2004, only 23% of US adolescents and adults had serum 25(OH) D levels of 30 ng/ mL or more, the minimum level that appears necessary for general health benefits.”2 That means that 77% of Americans were found to be Vitamin D deficient!3 What happens when someone is Vitamin D deficient? More immediate symptoms, such as poor concentration, headaches, constipation, restless sleep, muscle cramps, and joint pain will start to appear. Long term conditions associated with Vitamin D deficiency are fatigue, weight gain, diabetes, heart disease, depression, and multiple varieties of cancer. The lists really do go on and on and we’ve only mentioned some of conditions linked to Vitamin D deficiency. Let’s talk about one of the most effective ways to get Vitamin D, sun exposure. We’ve all been taught that sun exposure should be limited to reduce our chances of skin cancer. However, by applying an SPF as low as SPF15, we can reduce our Vitamin D production by 99%! So how can you be smart about exposure? Let’s talk about the two types of UV rays and the ones which you should strive to get and which you should avoid. UVB rays are what creates Vitamin D when reaching the skin. UVB rays are successfully received when the sun is more than 50 degrees above the horizon. So there will be times of the day and certain times of the year when you will be able to get UVB rays. UVA rays are the more harmful rays associated with skin cancer and are more prevalent when the sun is below 50 degrees of the horizon. UVA

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How do you know if you are Vitamin D deficient? At the Wellness Way, our motto is: “We don’t guess, we test.” We regularly run Vitamin D testing on our patients and we encourage you to get your levels checked at your next blood work screening. Vitamins can also be drained by other chronic diseases in the body so it is important to also address other possible causes of Vitamin D deficiency. At the Wellness Way, we encourage comprehensive testing to address the cause of health conditions, not to just help patients cope with their symptoms. Bay Area Health & Wellness Magazine | July/August 2016 19

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Juicy Mama is an organic juice bar and café located in historic downtown League City which specializes in creating delicious cold-pressed raw juice blends, wholefood | MIND & BODY smoothies, soups and salads. Its founder, Amy Gannon, passionately believes that nourishing people promotes happiness and community and Juicy Mama was founded on that belief. | F A M I LY Amy’s life shifted dramatically when she lost her beloved mother six years ago to breast cancer. She and her family moved to Texas from the Midwest and she ditched | Cengineering U LT U R her corporate jobEto more fully connect with her family. She began to drop ideas about what she ‘should’ do, and began to do the things that brought her true joy. She soon realized that she is meant to nurture and care for herself, her family and others, and the way she is drawn to |do W thatEisLthrough L N EFOOD! S S Juicy Mama is the first step in following her passion and heart to feed body and soul, and community.

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Natural Living Natural Living is a unique, organic food co-op in League City. The founder, Lisa Piper, started the food co-op six years ago with two other families and a vision of connecting the greater community. After years of working the farmers market, Lisa saw the need for connecting like-minded people in the area who were seeking organic healthy alternatives and resources. Her experiences as a personal chef, certified raw food chef, teacher, sustainability coach and herbalist helped give her the foundation she needed to get the food co-op established for the Clear Lake area. The co-op started off small and has grown to now offer weekly organic produce shares, public shopping, discounted organic bulk dry goods, local meats and eggs, locally made ferments and baked goods and more. More than just a grocery store, it is a whole foods community that offers education, resources, and support. The co-op sources produce from local farmers and backyard gardeners using organic and sustainable practices as well as growing some of the food themselves. The Natural Living and Juicy Mama Connection! Two years ago, Amy sought Lisa’s mentoring advice about her new business idea. As Lisa described to Amy a grander vision about nourishing a wider audience, a new partnership was instantly born. The two philosophies fit perfectly together not only in concept, but also in the space they share, as they both also have a passion for running conscious businesses. This spills into all aspects, including sourcing local produce and goods, minimizing their ecological footprint by using and re-using glass bottles and compostable containers, composting and recycling their waste, using juice pulp to make delicious crackers, using recycled palettes for shelving and outdoor furniture and being mindful of ingredients they choose to put into their food. If you are looking to live a more natural, organic, and healthy lifestyle, Natural Living and Juicy Mama offers many valuable tools and resources to do so. They are located at 219 N. Michigan Ave in League City.

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1. In food processor, mix lemon juice, tahini, garlic, salt, cumin and garbanzo beans for 1 minute. 2. Scrape down sides and add water if needed to get a smooth consistency. 3. Mix for 2 to 3 additional minutes until creamy. 4. Place in serving bowl and sprinkle with ground paprika.

Pumpkin Seed and Citrus Granola This granola is simple to make and it’s insanely delicious! It’s crunchy, sweet and tastes fresh. It has the power of whole grain and protein to help you make it through your day with energy. 1/3 cup pure maple syrup 3/4 teaspoon vanilla zest from lemon, lime or orange 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds 1/2 cup almonds, roughly chopped 1/2 cup finely shredded coconut

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees. • In a small bowl, stir maple syrup, vanilla, zest and salt. • In a large bowl, toss together dry ingredients. • Add wet ingredients to dry and stir to combine well. • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread on granola evenly. • Bake 20-25 minutes. Granola should look slightly browned and toasted. • Remove from oven and allow to cool. It will harden and stick together as it cools.

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When we have experienced a traumatic or upsetting event, we tend to think that if we talk about it or think about it, it will make things worse. So many times people find different ways to distract themselves from their intrusive thoughts. Some people may turn to healthy outlets, such as exercise and socializing with friends or family or even volunteering. Others may turn to unhealthy distractions of alcohol, drugs, or unhealthy relationships. Either way, these outlets only mask the events that will still linger deep inside us. We think that we have been able to get past whatever that upsetting or traumatic event was and that it is no longer an issue. We might even be able to live normally for many years. But, unknowingly, those events that we think we have been able to put behind us have really been eating away at us from the inside. We might have times where we feel anxious or depressed and can’t explain

where it is coming from. We might feel like we snap at loved ones and are much angrier than before. We might have trouble sleeping or concentrating. We might even start having medical problems and illnesses. Think of the event as a beach ball that you hold under water. You can hold that ball under water and you might be able to do so for a long time, but eventually that ball is going to surface and when it does it is going to make a big splash. This causes us to feel everything all at once and it hits us hard, so we tend to stuff it back down to the bottom. You get tired of holding it in and it becomes harder and harder to do so. Now if you take that same beach ball that you have held under water and slowly, with help, bring that ball back up to the surface, it won’t make a big slash and can be pretty manageable. Seeking the assistance of a therapist can help you move that beach ball slowly up to the surface so your life

Julie Payne LMFTS is passionate about working with trauma and is the only Nationally Certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist in the greater Houston area. She is also a certified MAP therapist and supervisor/trainer which is an evidence based practice focusing on children 3-18 with disruptive behaviors, trauma, depression, and anxiety. She specializes in trauma for all ages, military families, and chronic pain/ chronic illness as well. Julie is located at the South Shore Center for Couples and Families.

isn’t so impacted by its release. Therapy is a safe way to work through previous traumatic or upsetting events in a manner that can help us overcome rather than bury our struggles. The therapist will help you learn coping skills so you know what to do when those uncomfortable and upsetting feelings occur. The process itself can be difficult and unsettling at times, but it cannot retraumatize you. Through the therapeutic process, you will start to see other areas of your life improve. It is important to select a therapist that you will feel comfortable with and that has received special training in treating trauma. Multiple studies have shown that Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a highly effective model for a variety of traumas, with outcomes showing faster improvement in symptoms and lasting longer than some other modalities.

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Creating Healthy Family Traditions By Radheshyam Miryala, MD (www.heartfulness.org) and Ragini Miryala, MD (www.pedistatcare.com)

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The Art of Hands on Learning

By Janice Reich Growing up in a small South Dakota town, before the “age of electronics,” greatly shaped my belief and philosophy about the importance of hands on learning. The only electronic device I had was a radio, and I would listen to shows while envisioning myself riding on my horse, chasing whatever needed to be chased. I was, and still am, an avid reader. I helped with my family garden: planting, weeding and harvesting the crops. I helped can tomatoes, dig for potatoes, and pull off sweet peas and eat them straight off the vine. My grandparents, aunts and uncles lived on nearby farms where I played with baby calves and pigs and learned to respect their mothers! I gathered eggs from the hens in the chicken coop and watched my uncles shear sheep, learned how to milk a cow and how to churn butter and separate milk from cream after the cows were milked. I heard the train whistle and the coyotes howl from my cousin’s bed! That was a wonderful way to experience nature first hand. Not many children have these unique experiences on a regular basis, and that was the foundation for the way I learned. Hands on! After 40 years of teaching, I still believe that children need to be excited about learning. It is far more interesting to see a caterpillar eat milkweed at an enormous rate, molt, spin a chrysalises and emerge from a clear case into a beautiful butterfly, dry its wings and soon fly off to repeat the cycle than to only read about it. Taking seeds from an apple core and planting them into a Dixie cup and placing it on a window sill, watering and watching for the seed to germinate is exciting! Let your children put some bird seed onto a damp sponge on a pie plate and watch what emerges. Take some carrots and trim an inch off the tip and place in water! Watch it grow. It is really fun to take a potato that has been in the pantry too long and has developed eyes and trim in square inches, including the eye, and plant it in a clear plastic cup to watch a plant grow. Most children don’t realize potatoes and carrots grow underground. While you have fun gardening, you are teaching your child math, science, 24 www.txhwmagazines.com

and art. Tie all of that into literature. Take them to the library or let them search the web for information about all that they have experienced! Give your child a peach, let them seed and read James and the Giant Peach! Plant bean seeds and read Jack and The Beanstalk! Show the relationships that exist between Science and Literature. About the Author Get paint chip cards from Home Jan Reich is a lifelong Depot and then go on a scavenger educator and learner. As a teacher for over 40 years, hunt and find objects in nature that she continues education are the same color! Discover how through CCISD, church, and many different shades of green you can her beloved grandchildren. find in 10 minutes! Sketch them in a Her years of teaching have brought expertise through journal! Discover patterns in nature by hands on learning with OBSERVING and doing rubbings in activity, the arts, and science. the journal or on tinfoil! Get a hand lens Thousands of students have and observe the characteristics of salt, benefitted from her lessons that the world is a classroom, sugar, baking powder, corn starch, and and the value of integrated flour! Sketch and label. Experiment and learning with schools, family, find out what happens when you mix and community. She can be add a drop of food coloring to a glass of contacted at jreich@ccisd.net. cold water and then compare the results with a glass of very hot water. Get a medicine dropper and see how many drops you can put on a penny before it will spill off. Then take a clean penny, a corroded penny and some lemon juice or vinegar and see what happens if you put the tarnished penny in vinegar. Why did you get the result you got? Go outside and observe the clouds – do you see images or shapes? Sketch them! What shade of blue is the sky today? Get the paint chips and compare the colors as time changes. Build a sundial out of a Popsicle and a paper plate so you can tell the time. Where is the sun? Trace your shadow on the driveway! Compare the length of your shadow as time passes. Mark the current time by the shadow. While you are on the driveway on a hot, sunny day- try to fry an egg! Make a solar oven from a shoe box using tin foil. Cook a hot dog or roast a marshmallow and piece of chocolate on a graham cracker. Look in puddles for organisms! Skip a rock in a pond, feed the ducks, and while you are outside LISTEN for all of the different sounds. Blow bubbles and watch the breeze carry them, or do they just fall? Why? What is the temperature? Is there a correlation between time and temperature? Can you see the moon during the day? What is the size of the moon? These are some things I have done with my own children and grandchildren besides activities in the classroom and science lab. You don’t have to have a science lab, an art room or a classroom. All you need is to see things through the eyes of a child and allow curiosity to lead to experimentation. Of course you can guide them by providing the tools to have fun! Hands on learning through activity is too many times lost in the modern age of education and technology. As a parent, you can help your child see everyday events become magical. Observe, sketch, research and enjoy!

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Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” ~ Edgar Degas

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I have had a passion for art the moment I was able to pick up a pencil. My mom would tell me that when I was young, and if I ever got mad at my parents, I would lock myself in my room and draw in my journal for hours. I guess that’s a productive way to handle anger! As a child, during family gatherings, I loved to do henna on all my family members. I considered henna a form of art. Culturally, for weddings and religious holidays, henna is used as a decoration on the hands. Henna is made from the leaves of a tropical shrub and used as a dye to decorate and color your hands, feet etc. Being able to do henna takes a lot of patience, precision, and steady hands, three things that I, fortunately, inherited from my dad. (I also grew up with the urge to pursue medicine and to hopefully become a plastic surgeon for cancer patients. To me, all surgeons are artists. It takes great imagination and precision to make sure every incision you make is the right one.) Many women struggle with their appearance on a daily basis, particularly cancer patients. Your body isn’t the same after ongoing treatments and surgeries. After my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008, our world was turned upside down. With the blessings of God and the support from friends and family, my mom recovered fully. Shortly after her recovery, I noticed that my mom started to realize that she didn’t look the same as she did before her journey; no woman does after fighting for her life. I would catch her looking at herself in the mirror (particularly at her chest) and watch as she touched her scars. To me, she was, and still is beautiful, but I felt like this was hard for her to recognize. One day I decided to try and to do henna over the scars on her chest. The result came out to be everything I had imagined. I took a picture and showed her, and her face started glowing; she loved it! I thought about different ways I could do this on other cancer patients to make them feel beautiful and proud of what they looked like. I started doing henna on the heads of patients after their chemo treatments and that was the most rewarding of all. To take something that a patient is ashamed to show and turn it into something beautiful made my heart so happy. With the help of MD Anderson, I then began to spread the word about what I was doing and I am now getting many requests for henna. As Edgar Degas says, “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” Being able to show others my passion and love for art while putting a smile on their faces is beyond everything I could have dreamed of doing one day. Hearing people’s journeys and seeing how my art can spark a glow is truly rewarding and I can’t wait to see how many more lives I can touch with the art of henna.

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Seniors are Blessed by Pets By Stephanie Harville

As a pet lover, and a health care professional, I have come to learn about the importance of those cuddly, furry animals that we call our pets. Senior Citizens that interact and care for pets can reap many rewards. With vaccinated, healthy, well behaved animals being welcome to visit and/or reside in a long term care environment, one can’t help but notice the inevitable benefits that pets bring to seniors. In fact, recent studies show that seniors who own pets go to the doctor less, experience reduced blood pressure and cholesterol, reduced risk of heart disease as well as greater heart disease survival rates. Other studies associate pet ownership with seniors who smile more, talk more, are more attentive and show overall, more feelings of well-being. My first hand experiences certainly support the research – that pets and seniors are a positive combination. One of the most obvious advantages for seniors to own a pet is companionship. Loneliness and isolation can be a real challenge that can lead to other health concerns such as depression and physical sickness. In a long-term care environment, pets bring unconditional love and joy to the residents and lift their spirits. Seniors show an increased interest in life when they have a pet. This is possibly due to the responsibility and sense of purpose associated with pet ownership. Having a pet gives responsibility and a sense self worth to their owner. As stated by a resident, “It gives me something to do – to get out and walk my dog. It takes my mind off of whatever else it is on.” We have found that having something to “look after” helps provide a meaningful distraction. Pets don’t worry about what is going to happen tomorrow - they live in the “here and now,” not judging, loving unconditionally. Pets can build one’s self esteem, too. Pet interaction encourages socialization and communication. Sharing one’s pet is an instant conversation starter… “What kind of dog is that, how old is he, where did you get him, etc.” After all, the pet owner is the expert, right? Imagine the pleasure one receives when a facility-owned cat “picks” a particular resident to visit with or to sleep in their spare chair? Animals can also help put folks at ease in times of stress. Research has shown the pets can help reduce aggressive behaviors among individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Pet therapy could also be a viable alternative to anxiety medications in long term care settings. As wonderful as owning a pet is, it’s important to be aware that pet ownership DOES require certain considerations. Pets that are a good fit for seniors generally are calm and easily managed, on and off leash. Also, it is important to consider the right age and temperament before adopting a pet for interaction with seniors. Financial responsibilities for food, veterinary care, grooming and other needs should be considered. It is important for potential caregivers to recognize their personal physical ability, as well. Finally, think about space limitations. You wouldn’t want a Great Dane in an efficiency apartment, after all.

About the Author Stephanie Harville is a licensed nursing home administrator and has devoted her 22 year health care-career to working in the long term care industry. She holds a Bachelors and a Master’s Degree in Health Care Administration from Western Kentucky University. Currently enjoying assisted living operations, Stephanie lives with her husband, two teenage sons, two mixed breed dogs and 3 rescued cats.

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A: Assisted living is the fastest growing long term care option for seniors. Communities offer wide range of services for older adults who can live F AbutMrequire I LYsome assistance with daily needs. It is a step independently, up from independent retirement living, but not the advanced care of a nursing setting. It is often referred as “the best of both worlds” within long U L T time U Rwith E our parents, grandparents, and others term care. ByCspending we may start noticing some routine tasks are becoming more of a burden, or slipping through the cracks. This might be the first clue that they need WandEhelp L LinNtheir E day S Sto day life. extra support

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Q: Why should I choose Assisted Living? A: There are so many reasons this level of housing is beneficial. It should almost be compared to condominium style living with “built in” support systems. From housekeeping, delicious food options, socialization, medication management and nursing support-- individuals and couples can live a comfortable home setting with amenities AND care oversight. It is a customer service based environment where the customer has involvement in choosing preferences and lifestyle. One of the most important aspects of Assisted Living is the socialization, improved lifestyle and activity interests. Assisted living residents repeatedly give testimonies

Kim Edman is the Long Term Care Administrator for The Crossings, a Methodist Retirement Healthy Living Community, located in League City. Her passion for caregiving with older adults Q: Where do I get more information? began as a teen living with her A: The best place to start is touring and grandparents and this love has visiting an assisted living community. carried over to successes with health Ask if you can have lunch with them care operations and marketing. on the property site and take a tour to When Kim is not spending time determine which environment you are with her MRC family, she can be found in the Heights hanging out most comfortable with. Many times with her own family, friends, and physician influence is also helpful. Campus of course, her sweet dog Maddie. She communities, known as Continuing Care Retirement Communities, are good options can be contacted at kedman@mrcaff. org, (281) 525-4327. to see “one stop service” for all levels of care.

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