Denton County Living Well Magazine January-February 2019

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Dr. Toulson is a pioneer in direct anterior hip replacement surgery. Using only a three-to-four-inch incision, anterior hip replacement surgery allows for a faster recovery, less pain, and alleviates the need for postoperative hip range of motion restrictions. As a result of its muscle-sparing approach, it is most attractive to patients. This minimally invasive technique is so effective that patients are often walking the same or next day without a walker, cane, or crutches.

Dr. Toulson is considered a leader in the Dallas/Fort Worth area in Robotic-Assisted hip and knee replacement and has performed more robotic joint replacements than any other surgeon in the area. He was the first surgeon in the area to perform a direct anterior hip replacement with robotic assistance. Most recently, Dr. Toulson completed the first ever, total knee replacement for both of a patient’s knees bilater¬ally (simultaneously) using the MAKO™ Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology.

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THE THREE E’S

Tom Hanks still exudes a youthful affability that we should all be so lucky to retain in midlife. Indeed, it’s a rare quality to have, especially for someone with such an illustrious Hollywood resume. Yet, Hanks still charms audiences with his performances nearly four decades after he first arrived in Tinsel Town.

Adept at playing seemingly common men in uncommon circumstances, it’s no surprise that Hanks will slip into the famous red cardigan of one of America’s most beloved neighbors––Fred Rogers. The creator, composer, producer, head writer, and host of the preschool television series Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, Rogers’ Emmy-nominated PBS series influenced generations of children. Aired from 1968 to 2001, it was one of the longest-running children’s shows of all time.

It’s an ideal role for Hanks. Like Rogers, he has a passion for storytelling and educating. “I try to do what I call the three E’s––educate, entertain, and enlighten,” says Hanks, who in recent years has had to educate himself on the ins and outs of type 2 diabetes. After being diagnosed with the disease, he’s gone out of his way to bring attention to this epidemic. Read about his new role as America’s favorite neighbor and also how’s he managing diabetes inside.

As 2019 gets going, resolutions are top of mind. If weight loss is one of them, we have you covered. Check out our article on the best weight loss advice you’ve never heard of. The article outlines simple steps you can take to help you achieve your weight loss goals.

We hope you enjoy all the things medical and beyond in this issue of your local LIVING WELL Magazine. As always, please reach out to the community professionals that share their expertise on these pages. Remember, they’re just a call away.

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5 DENTON COUNTY Living Well Magazine | JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019 in this issue features CONTENTS JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019 on the cover Visit LivingWellMag.com for a free digital subscription FREE DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION SUPPORTING YOUR AGING LOVED ONES 43 13 Weight Loss Tips 17 Winter: Falls and Broken Ankles 22 Light That Dispels the Darkness 20 No Debt in the New Year 29 Your Passport to the Masters 30 Cataracts and Young Eyes 34 Communication with Children 37 New Hearing Aid Technology 43 Supporting Aging Loved Ones 44 Yummy Recipes 46 Reversing Heart Disease 24 TOM HANKS AMERICA’S FAVORITE NEIGHBOR 8 MONTEREY CAR WEEK ELEGANCE ON THE 18TH FAIRWAY

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Dr. Courtney is a respected orthopedic spine surgeon who focuses on disorders of the neck and back. His work ethic, outstanding outcomes, and personable approach to patient care have earned him a reputation as one of the best spine surgeons in Texas. He has expanded his reach and has improved the quality of life for patients across the country. Dr. Courtney has developed 9 product lines, and has obtained 9 patents and 14 trademarks on its spine related products. He has been honored with numerous awards and recognitions.

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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019 SPOTLIGHT
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America’s Favorite Neighbor

fter nearly four decades in the spotlight, Tom Hanks still exudes a youthful affability. It’s a rare quality, especially for a longtime actor with such an illustrious Hollywood resume.

It was his boyish charm that helped Hanks land his first role in the early 1980s television comedy series Bosom Buddies. The breakout movies Splash and Big followed, endearing Hanks to a worldwide audience Hanks’ amiable boy-next-door persona has endured despite his growing influence as one of America’s most beloved actors. Tackling movies as varied as Sleepless in Seattle, Toy Story, Saving Private Ryan, Cast Away, The Da Vinci Code, Captain Phillips, and The Post, the 62-year old has been nominated for the best actor Oscar five times. Two Academy Awards––for Forrest Gump and Philadelphia––are among his impressive list of accolades. Meanwhile, Hanks’ films have grossed billions worldwide, squarely placing him among the top five highest-grossing actors ever.

Adept at playing seemingly common men in uncommon circumstances, it’s no surprise that Hanks will soon slip into the famous red cardigan of one of America’s most beloved neighbors Fred Rogers. The creator, composer, producer, head writer, and host of the preschool television series Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, Rogers’ Emmy-nominated PBS series influenced generations of children. Aired from 1968 to 2001, it was one of the longest-running children’s shows of all time.

It’s an ideal role for Hanks, who’s played the good guy in most of his beloved roles. When asked why he doesn’t play the villain more often in movies, Hanks explained to The Talks website, “I sometimes have a problem with the logic of bad guys. I’m not interested in playing some evil guy for the sake of evil. This is one of the standard movie formats: You have the incredibly good protagonist and the incredibly evil antagonist. They do battle and guess what? The protagonist always wins. I am not intrigued by that. I want to understand the motivation.”

I TRY TO DO WHAT I CALL THE THREE E’S ––EDUCATE, ENTERTAIN, AND ENLIGHTEN.

What motivates Hanks is a passion for story telling and an adherence to basic human decency. He credits attention to courtesy and discipline for his success. “What I do is glamorous and has an awful lot of white-hot attention placed on it. But the actual work requires the same discipline and passion as any job you love doing, be it as a very good pipe fitter or a highly creative artist,” Hanks explained to Oprah when the two celebrated personalities sat down during an interview for O Magazine.

“I try to do what I call the three E’s––educate, entertain, and enlighten. If you don’t entertain, no one will show up. But you also have to educate, because people want to discover specific things about a world unlike their own––whether it’s how hard it is to go to the moon or how scary it is to be on Omaha Beach,” he explained to Oprah. “A story also has the opportunity to enlighten us,

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RIGHT: Tom Hanks in Forest Gump, 1994.

BELOW: Tom Hanks starring as Sully in the biographical drama Sully: Miracle on the Hudson directed by Clint Eastwood.

because as we connect the extraordinary moments on film with the ordinary moments of our lives, we ask ourselves, ‘What am I going to do the next time I’m scared? What would it be like to say goodbye to my family for the last time?’ Despite the fact that these movies are big engines of commerce, the characters remind us that we’re part of a greater humanity and that we can actually affect the world by the choices we make once we leave the theater.”

According to The Guardian, Hanks is famously uxorious, and his reliability as an actor is something that, from his first marriage at the age of 21, he has pegged to the stability of his home life. Hanks told the newspaper if he hadn’t married and had kids early, he might have had a tougher time handling his fame.

Married to actress Samantha Lewes from 1978 to 1987, the couple had a son and daughter before divorcing. He married actress Rita Wilson, with whom he has two children, in 1988.

“Other than moments of total terror, what it (marriage) provided me with was a nut that I had to provide: there’s three of us, now, and I need x numbers of dollars in order for us, literally, to survive,” said Hanks of his first union. “I need to make enough to be able to go to the dentist and fix my car, and as soon as I get on a decent dental plan, then the rest is the high country.”

Hanks shared with W Magazine’s Lynn Hirschbert the moment he knew he’d made it in Hollywood: “I didn’t feel as though I made it until I realized that I could make my house payments for two years, and if my car broke down I’d be able to get it fixed. And that wasn’t until, uh, going to say 1983.”

While Hanks admits that he’s now rich, according to

the aforementioned article, he is also extremely careful with money. “I read a long time ago that you can’t have debt. If you’re in debt, you can’t say no.” With that in mind, Hanks has stored away enough money so that if everything stops tomorrow, he won’t have to worry.

Life is never free from trials and tribulations, however––even for Tom Hanks. In 2013, Hanks revealed his type 2 diabetes diagnosis, telling then Late Show host David Letterman, “I went to the doctor, and he said, ‘You know those high blood sugar numbers you’ve been dealing with since you were 36? Well, you’ve graduated! You’ve got type 2 diabetes, young man.’”

Although his doctor had previously warned him about his elevated blood sugar numbers, like many Americans, Hanks ignored his doctor’s medical advice. It’s something he regrets.

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“I’m part of the lazy American generation that has blindly kept dancing through the party and now finds ourselves with a malady,” the actor said in an interview for Radio Times

Speaking with another media outlet, Hanks shared: “There is an ocean of information out there and I am not an expert, but the truth is this is an epidemic in the U.S. because of our lifestyle and the food that we eat and the way we lead our lives. More people have diabetes than ever before.”

Sharing his diagnosis was a way for the star to take responsibility and encourage others to take action. Always the good neighbor, Hanks is vocal about the importance of quality healthcare and encourages fans to embrace a willingness to change habits––things he wishes he’d done sooner.

Of course, success to Hanks means more than taking care of his family, improving his health, and having money in the bank. He puts as much heart into philanthropic efforts as he does into his performances. His charitable range is impressive and encompasses efforts around conservation, children, and AIDS. Many of his most vocal efforts revolve around causes for veterans.

Hanks received an honorary induction into the Army Ranger Hall of Fame for his role in Saving Private Ryan. Not only has Hanks played the part of a soldier and veteran in several of his films, he supports real life heroes. Hanks was honored in 2018 by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation for his work with Hidden Heroes, the foundation’s efforts to aid veteran caregivers, a campaign he helped launch in 2016. He’s also on the advisory committee for the memorial to President Dwight D. Eisenhower and has helped raise funds for the national World War II Memorial.

Recently, Hanks also narrated a video aimed at combating the high rate of veteran suicides in the United States. “A handshake, a phone call, a simple gesture make a big difference to a veteran in crisis,” Hanks says in the video.

Hanks has said about Hollywood portrayals of veterans and service members that the best thing anyone can do is be authentic, something he hopes to continue to do with another war drama he’s working on based on a C.S. Forester novel that follows a Navy destroyer during the Battle of the Atlantic.

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ABOVE: Tom Hanks will soon slip into the famous red cardigan of one of America’s most beloved neighbors––Fred Rogers of television series Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood
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RIGHT: Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson at the 5th Biennial Stand Up To Cancer in Los Angeles.

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THE BEST WEIGHT LOSS ADVICE YOU’VE NEVER HEARD

The new year is upon us and if you’re like most people, you’re going to make a resolution for the new year.

The most popular resolution each year is to lose weight.

It’s an admirable goal and can have a huge impact on your overall health.

Losing weight can decrease your risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and reduce joint pain. Not to mention, it can boost your self-image. And, who doesn’t want to feel better about how they look?

But there’s a problem with this resolution: 80% of people who resolve to lose weight fail.

There are dozens of diets, hundreds of workout plans and thousands of supplements, hacks and tricks to losing weight. Some work, most don’t. Ultimately, there is one thing that, if overlooked, can thwart even the best weight loss efforts: Hormones.

Hormones, if not in balance, can wreak havoc on your weight, your energy levels, your sex drive, and your overall health.

There are dozens of hormones, including stress hormones like cortisol, sex hormones like estrogen and progesterone, and thyroid hormones. In the simplest of terms, these hormones are signals. They signal our bodies to do a number of things, not the least of which is regulation of our metabolism.

A whole book could be devoted to the various hormones and their role in weight control, but I want to keep things simple and best of all, action-

able. So, I’m going to break it down into three simple steps.

Before we get into the meat of this, it is important for you to find a competent provider to help you carry out these steps; they shouldn’t be attempted on your own.

Test. Don’t Guess.

This is of paramount importance. In order to get your hormones balanced and working for you, not against you, you will need to test your hormone levels. There are many overlapping symptoms when it comes to hormones and without proper testing you’ll be shooting in the dark to find a solution.

Blood testing, urine testing and saliva testing all have scientific evidence to show their utility in accurately measuring hormones when applied correctly. There are advantages and disadvantages to both and you should discuss these with your doctor before testing to ensure you’re using the right method of testing.

Take a Step-Wise Approach

When we are working with clients regarding their hormones, we take a step-wise approach.

First, we look at their lifestyle factors, including a nutritious diet, proper exercise, stress management and sleep.

Secondly, after looking at their hormone testing, we discuss the use of supplements and/or medications to help with the metabolism and the removal of certain hormones. We may also discuss the use of supplements and/or medications to help support the body in creating its own hormones.

Lastly, we discuss the use of exogenous hormones. These hormones should al-

ways be started at a low dose and increased slowly based on further testing and the client’s response to the hormones.

It’s a rather in-depth subject, but I always encourage clients and customers to use products containing bio-identical hormones. These contain the exact copy of the hormone our body naturally produces and is much safer and more effective than synthetic analogs, such as conjugated estrogens and progestins.

Generally, when we start balancing hormones, we look at thyroid hormones and progesterone first. Often, we find that this is enough. If, after addressing these, there are still issues, we can move on to stress hormones and the other sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone.

Follow Up

No matter which type of therapy you begin, it’s important that you follow up regularly with your provider. The same principle applies as before, we must test and make sure things are going the way we expect them to when we start treatment of any sort. You may notice symptoms improving or even resolving, but we must continue to monitor these things.

As you continue to progress and find that you’re maintaining your improvements, your follow ups will get further and further apart, but it’s important to keep them up until your provider says otherwise.

You may feel a little overwhelmed with this information but taking action to get your hormones checked and then balanced can help you achieve your weight loss goals this new year and we can help make this process easy.

Contact our pharmacy staff at Allen Pharmacy to learn about our hormone counseling services that can help you get the weight off and keep it off.

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Dear Katherine,

My mother was on hospice care with VNA several years ago, and it was such a blessing to my family that I would like to give back somehow. How can I get involved and help others?

~Grateful daughter

KATHERINE KRAUSE

Katherine is a leading voice in health care and senior services and the President and CEO of VNA Texas.

Dear Katherine,

Are all hospices the same? We are interviewing multiple hospice companies to care for my wife and they seem to offer different types of services. How do we know who to choose?

~Difficult to choose

Dear Grateful Daughter,

Volunteers play a vital role on our hospice team. It is so valuable, in fact, that Medicare requires volunteers provide a portion of the care offered to patients. Hospice volunteers are an integral part of the hospice team providing a variety of services such as visiting with patients and families, playing music, and sitting with patients while caregivers run errands. We also need volunteers to provide administrative support in the office. Skills such as sewing, massage therapy, cosmetology services and pet therapy are also welcome and very popular with our patients. Visit www.vnatexas.org/volunteer to learn more.

~Katherine

Dear Difficult to Choose,

The answer is a complex “yes and no.” Hospice is a Medicare benefit, much like the prescription drug or hospital benefit. This means Medicare regulates hospice and determines what services must be provided by all hospice providers. In this sense, all hospices are required to offer the same exact services. However, there are differences in how services are marketed and whether the company is for profit or not for profit. There may also be slight differences in which medications will be covered, how often a nurse visits, and what other additional services, like music therapy, are offered to patients and caregivers. When interviewing companies, ask about the frequency of care and about the care team to help you make your decision..

~Katherine

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Following the diagnosis of a life-limiting illness, patients and their loved ones have many questions about the best course of action. VNA Care Choices provides supportive care services in the home while continuing treatment with your current physician.

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Dr. Chambers is an orthopaedic surgeon at Dallas Orthopaedic Joint Institute who specializes in joint replacement surgery. He received extensive training in joint replacement surgery during his fellowship at Harvard Medical School / Massachusetts General Hospital, which was voted as the top hospital in the United States. Dr. Chambers has implemented the techniques learned at Harvard Medical School into his own practice and offers minimally invasive total hip / knee replacement, partial knee replacement, revision surgery for malfunctioning, loose, and infected joint replacements, arthroscopic surgery of the hip and knee, and revision of failed and recalled metal-on-metal total hip replacement implants. Dr. Chambers focuses special attention on surgical techniques for rapid recovery after total joint replacement which allow his patients a more predictable and earlier return to home and an active lifestyle.

Dr. Chambers is pleased to offer the MAKOplasty Robotic-Arm Assisted partial/total knee and hip replacement. The MAKOplasty procedure is changing the way joint replacement surgeries are performed by providing each patient with a personalized surgical experience based on their specific diagnosis and unique anatomy using a CT-based 3D modeling. The robotic arm technology allows for extremely precise placement of hip/knee components with potentially less soft tissue injury than traditional joint replacement.

Dr. Chambers is a Texas native and grew up in Houston, Texas. He attended medical school at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, and completed residency at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. He then completed a fellowship in joint replacement surgery at Harvard Medical School. In his free time, Dr. Chambers enjoys traveling with his wife, Christine, and spending time with friends and family. He is an avid sailor and enjoys participating in sailing races on the local lakes in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

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FOR MANY, WINTER IS FALL SEASON

ICY CONDITIONS CAUSE FALLS AND BROKEN ANKLES

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With the hectic pace of the holidays, serious injuries from ice-related falls inevitably occur. Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Damien Dauphinée says that falls on icy surfaces are a major cause of ankle sprains and fractures, and it’s critical to seek prompt treatment to prevent further damage that can prolong recovery.

Dr. Dauphinée says the ankle joint is vulnerable to serious injury from hard falls on ice. “Ice accelerates the fall and often causes more severe trauma because the foot can go in any direction after slipping,” he says.

Dr. Dauphinée is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) with offices in Denton and Decatur. He adds that in cases of less severe fractures and sprains, it’s possible to walk and mistakenly believe the injury doesn’t require medical treatment.

“Never assume the ability to walk means your ankle isn’t broken or badly sprained,” he says. “Putting weight on the injured joint can worsen the problem and lead to chronic instability, joint pain and arthritis later in life.”

Some people may fracture and sprain an ankle at the same time, and a bad sprain can mask the fracture.

• Bone protruding through the skin—a compound fracture, which requires immediate attention!

Most ankle fractures and some sprains are treated by immobilizing the joint in a cast or splint to foster union and healing. However, surgery may be needed to repair fractures with significant malalignment to unite bone fragments and realign them properly.

“It’s best to have an injured ankle evaluated as soon as possible for proper diagnosis and treatment,” says Dr. Dauphinée. “If you can’t see a foot and ankle surgeon or visit the emergency room right away, follow the RICE technique – Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation – until medical care is available.”

According to the ACFAS consumer Web site, FootHealthFacts.org, even though symptoms of ankle sprains and fractures are similar, fractures are associated with:

• Pain at the site of the fracture that can extend from the foot to the knee

• Significant swelling

• Blisters over the fracture site

• Bruising soon after the injury

Dr. Dauphinée said newly designed surgical plates and screws allow repair of these injuries with less surgical trauma.

“With newer bone-fixation methods, there are smaller incisions to minimize tissue damage and bleeding and accelerate the healing process,” he says. Dr. Dauphinée recommends scheduling an appointment with his Complete Foot and Ankle Care of North Texas, PA office if you have injured your ankle in any way.

“If you fall on an icy spot and hurt your ankle, the best advice is to seek medical attention immediately,” He says. “This aids in early diagnosis and proper treatment of the ankle injury and reduces the risk of further damage.”

For further information about ankle fractures and sprains or other foot and ankle problems, contact Dr. Dauphinée and Complete Foot and Ankle Care at 940-300-3054 or go to their website www.completefootandanklecare.com.

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LIGHT THAT DISPELS THE DARKNESS

There is a frightening truth in life that evil masquerades as light. Especially as it’s drawing people into its web. Although these days, many times, evil flaunts in full view and dares you to call it out. It mocks and laughs at those who stand for truth and has a way of spinning things to make anyone with an opposing view look foolish.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote, “The great masquerade of evil has played havoc with all our ethical concepts. For evil to appear disguised as light, charity, historical necessity or social justice is quite bewildering to anyone brought up on our traditional ethical concepts, while for the Christian who bases his life on the Bible, it merely confirms the fundamental wickedness of evil.”

Bonhoeffer understood this better than most. He was a pastor and theolo-

gian. He was known for his fierce resistance to Nazi dictatorship and vocal opposition to Hitler’s euthanasia program and genocidal persecution of the Jews. He tirelessly worked to bring truth to the masses, especially the church. Sadly, most remained asleep until it was too late. You see, the German people were so defeated after the war and subsequent economic depression that they believed Hitler was their salvation. But he was a wolf in sheep’s clothing and the people would pay a heavy price. Eventually, Bonhoeffer was brought to an extermination camp at Flossenbürg. On April 9, 1945, one month before Germany surrendered, he was hanged with six other resisters.

In 1937, Bonhoeffer wrote the answer to dispelling and defeating the darkness. He shared what it means to be guided by truth, from a place fully alive and fully

awake. The book was The Cost of Discipleship ; a call to more faithful and radical obedience to Christ and a severe rebuke of comfortable Christianity. He practiced what he preached by signing up with the German secret service (to serve as a double agent—while traveling to church conferences over Europe, he was supposed to be collecting information about the places he visited, but he was, instead, helping Jews escape Nazi oppression). Bonhoeffer also became a part of a plot to overthrow, and later to assassinate, Hitler.

Something in this story makes me want to fight the good fight. There’s so much escapism through media, but who needs a good movie, when you can be a part of the great adventure!

Ronald Reagan said, “Freedom is never more than one generation

away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.”

I don’t care which side of the political aisle you’re on, if you’re young or old, male or female, rich or poor, you have a call to pursue and know the truth. How can we know we’re not being deceived? Apart from God we can’t, because He alone knows the hearts of men.

Like Bonhoeffer, once we know the truth we have a charge to stand for and even fight for it. What holds us back? The same thing that held many back during Hitler’s reign, it’s the fear of man. Proverbs 29:25 from The Passion Translation says, fear and intimidation is a trap that holds you back. But when you place your confidence in the Lord, you will be seated in the high place.

Friends, I want to be seated in the high place. The view from above is so much sweeter. Low living is for the chickens. You and I were meant for so much more.

Can I share something I’ve learned in the fight? Fighting for truth apart from love is futile. Love brings the light that dispels all darkness. It’s indispensable! Whether others see the truth, whether they listen or fail to listen, that’s not on us. The question is, “Are you willing to risk it all to love?” That’s the most excellent way!

The SS doctor who witnessed Bonhoeffer’s death later recalled the scene: “The prisoners were taken from their cells, and the verdicts of court martial read out to them. Through the half-open door in one room of the huts, I saw Pastor Bonhoeffer, before taking off his prison garb, kneeling on the floor praying

fervently to his God. I was most deeply moved by the way this lovable man prayed, so devout and so certain that God heard his prayer. At the place of execution, he again said a prayer and then climbed the steps to the gallows, brave and composed. His death ensued in a few seconds. In the almost 50 years that I have worked as a doctor, I have hardly ever seen a man die so entirely submissive to the will of God.”

Bonhoeffer sent one final message, to George Bell in England: “This is the end, for me the beginning of life.”

You and I may never be called as martyrs for standing for truth, but we are called to daily lay down our lives—To love people enough to share the truth in a way that best affords them the opportunity to real and lasting life.

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DEBT DOES NOT HAVE TO BE YOUR REALITY

Many view a new year as a new beginning. Just think about the increase in health club memberships and diet crazes that thousands rush into every January. As you begin a new year, are you thinking about a healthy financial future?

You can start by making a list of all the debt you have accumulated with notes on the balances and interest rates. Include credit card debt, student loans, home, auto and personal loans. You can make this a year to get out of debt or take big steps in reducing it.

Sit down with someone you trust, perhaps at your credit union or bank, and see if there are options that might make sense. Depending on your level of debt, some options include:

• If you are a homeowner, a home equity loan.

• A personal loan for debt consolidation.

You may want to consider a home equity loan. Here, you are using the equity that you have accumulated in your home to pay off high interest rate debt.

Home equity loan rates are much lower than credit card rates; remember

that this can be a risk because you are paying off unsecured debt (credit cards, loans, etc.) with money secured by your home.

For those who may not have equity built up in their homes, another possibility is a debt consolidation loan. You combine all outstanding debt into a single loan. With a debt consolidation loan, you will have one loan payment instead of multiple payments every month. You may save money because the interest rate could be lower.

There is no quick fix to get out of debt.

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Here are some thoughts on what you can do:

• Create a detailed budget for each month and do not deviate from the plan. Living on a budget is critical to reducing your debt.

• Look at your next credit card statement. It will show you how long it will take to pay off the card by making only minimum payments each month. Often, it can take more than a decade depending on how much you owe. Pay off the smallest debt you owe first. Once paid off, take that payment amount and apply it to the next smallest debt, etc.

• If you get any extra “unexpected’ money throughout this year, immediately apply it to your debt.

It may take some time, effort, and sacrifice but it will be well worth it in the end. We hope these ideas will help you. If we can ever assist you, please give us a call at 940-387-8585. Glen McKenzie is

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Monterey Car Week: A First-Timer’s View

Tuckers were one of the featured marques at this year’s event. There were 13 models on display.

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Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is world-famous for the quantity and quality of vehicles on display each August on the 18th fairway of the golf course and country club of the same name. For me, a first time visitor, the sights, sounds and general ambiance of everything taking place on the Monterey Peninsula during my days there was, quite simply, sensory overload. By the time my visit was over, it felt almost routine to drive the peninsula and see one exotic car after another. I had flown into San Jose on Tuesday of Car Week. An indication of just how different these days were going to be happened during the very first hours of my visit as I was driving along Highway 1 from the airport toward Monterey, I passed a 1962 Aston Martin DB5. I had never before seen one underway on the road.

First stop: the Embassy Suites hotel in Seaside to visit Automobilia Monterey. This event features vendors offering only original vintage posters, photographs, rallye plates, as well as badges and pins, mascots and hood ornaments, signs, original art, desk and display pieces, scale models, literature and books, signed items, posters, stamps, post cards, mosaics, unique scarves and ties. No reproductions are sold here. It’s billed as the largest automobilia show in America with over 45 international dealers in this single venue. A pleasant surprise greeted me. Up to now I’d only “met” Peter Bourassa on the pages of car publications, where Peter had related about his long ago fast ride in a supercharged four-speed Avanti. As publisher of Motorsports Marketing

Resources (MMR), Peter was set up in the Embassy Suites ballroom promoting his online motorsports marketing website and helping to introduce a new magazine about automobilia. So we got to meet and talk in person.

Then, on to the nearby WeatherTech Laguna Seca racetrack, site of the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion during Car Week. Practice and qualifying began on Thursday and Friday and racing on the road course continuing through the weekend. No Studebakers or Avantis at the race, but I did run into Avanti owner and former AOAI board member Peter Miller and his wife, Cameron. We watched the sport cars wind their way through the cork screw while we visited. Other venues I attended included a few of the many collector car auctions: Gooding and Company; RM Sotheby’s; Mecum; or Bonhams’ Quail Lodge auction, to name just a few. More sensory overload.

Friday of Car Week, after more auction car dreaming, I was able to meet Renée Crist, curator of collections at LeMay-America’s Car Museum. She and her husband and I shared a pizza dinner in an Italian restaurant in neighboring Pacific Grove where television personality and car guy Jay Leno often dines when in town. No Jay sighting during our evening there.

More auctions were on tap for Saturday–the day before the Concours–although the big event for me was scoring an invitation to the Automotive Fine Arts Society’s opening See MONTEREY, page 26

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reception. The AFAS is composed of a small group of painters and sculptors of automotive fine art who are also automotive enthusiasts and who portray various aspects of the automobile in their fine art. The exhibit has been sponsored by the Lincoln Division of the Ford Motor Company since 1996, thanks to the efforts of John Clinard, an automotive journalist and retired public relations executive at Ford.

And of course, Sunday, (August 26) was the day. I joined the thousands of spectators who traveled along 17 Mile Drive to descend upon the green lawns of the Pebble Beach Golf Club. The day started early for me at 4 a.m. in order to beat the crowds for I wanted to arrive on time at 5 a.m. for Dawn Patrol, the annual event sponsored by Hagerty Insurance Co. This early hour is when virtually all the cars invited to the concours drive through the predawn darkness onto the golf course’s 18th green. Hagerty provides coffee and donuts for Dawn Patrol attendees, and a coveted cap. These distinctive caps are given away–the only way to acquire one–unless you search eBay

Above, and right: All manner of sports cars competed throughout the weekend in the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion.

Left: Among the many collector car auctions was Gooding & Company, above, on the Pebble Beach grounds. RM Sothby’s and Mecom auctions were held in Monterey.

and pay upwards of $145 from an enterprising Dawn Patrol participant.

And no: I’m keeping my cap.

Tuckers were one of the featured marques at this year’s event. There were 13 models on display, most likely

the most ever gathered together in once place since they had left the factory.

Another Sunday highlight was Wayne Carini’s 1954 Studebaker Commander Starliner on the lawn. Carini is the host of Chasing Classic Cars on the Velocity cable television network. Cari-

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ni’s This Starliner is the first post World War II Studebaker to be invited to the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. And it got even better when, later in the day, the Stude drove past the reviewing stand en-route to picking up its second in the Postwar Preservation class trophy.

A Best of Show ribbon was placed on the deep blue bodywork of a 1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Berlinetta. It was a match meant to be. The Alfa won its class making it a contender for Best of Show. It also took home two other awards: the Charles A. Chayne Trophy and the JB and Dorothy Nethercutt Most Elegant Closed Car award.

The Pebble Beach Concours gathered 209 cars from 17 countries and 31 states on the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links. This year, the Concours also raised an incredible $1.8 million for charity. Through the Pebble Beach Company Foundation, the primary charitable partner of the Concours, these funds will benefit over 80 local charities, impacting the lives of more than 10,000 children annually in Monterey County.

Next up for me was the driving north, a bit over 800 miles to Tacoma Washington to attend the international meets of the Avanti Owners Association and the Studebaker Drivers Club, and the opportunity to see the first production 1963 Avanti. It could only have been better if I was driving north in my own Avanti.

OPPOSITE: A 1956 Packard Caribbean drives onto the display field at

TOP, ABOVE: Saturday morning at the Seaside, California city park, Hagerty and Classic Motorsports magazine sponsored Concours d’Lemons, a gathering of non-traditional and every-day drivers competing for the worst designation. And yes, even an East German Trabant, above, a two-stroke oil burner was on display!

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Saturday evening’s opening automotive art exhibition reception, held in a temporary structure on the 18th links of Pebble Beach. dawn.

YOUR PASSPORT TO THE MASTERS

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Texas offices to Augusta Georgia during the months leading up to the Masters, and have staff that is permanently located next door to Augusta National Golf Club. Golden Tickets is your one-stop Masters Golf Tournament with access to Masters Golf Badges, Masters Golf Hospitality at the 1018 Club, and Masters Golf Housing at Diamond Home Rentals.

The 1018 Club is a 9,000-square-foot oasis that makes a truly one-of-a-kind experience. As a 1018 Club guest, you’re in for a Masters experience like no other in Augusta. The food, the drinks, the service, and all the little extras represent the style, sophistication, and southern charm for which the tournament is famous.

From a relaxing massage and a cold towel to a fine cigar, it’s the little things that separate our service from other clubs. 1018 Club guests enjoy the Masters Tournament in the heart of the action, or back at the Club with their feet up. No worries. You won’t miss a second of play with HDTVs broadcasting the tournament from one of our five luxurious bar areas, and our 22 televisions. And that’s just the beginning.

Now let’s talk about celebrity Chef Kent Rathbun. A true Texas legend, he is equally well known nationally. From presidential inaugural balls, to the premier events in football and golf, to network TV appearances with celebrities of every stripe, Kent is one of the country’s go-to chefs when the focus is on great food and great times.

He began his professional career as an apprentice at Lo Bonne Auberge, a five-star French restaurant in Kansas City. From there he worked under

some of the best chefs in the country with stints at Mr. B’s in New Orleans, Kansas City’s American Restaurant and Milanos, Dallas’ Mansion on Turtle Creek, The Landmark, and the Warwick Melrose Hotel.

Kent established Abacus in 1997, winning just about every award in sight, including Bon Appétit’s Best of the Year. He was also awarded Four Diamonds by Mobil. Soon after, he added Jaspers to his resume, which featured the best of “gourmet backyard cuisine,” and another slew of awards followed. Not content to sit still––anyone whose has been around Kent knows his mind and body are in constant motion––he created a catering operation and his own exclusive line of products, designed for home cooks.

After you’ve packed away some delicious food and drink at the 1018 Club from the celebrity chef, you’ll need somewhere to retire for a good night’s rest.

Diamond Home Rentals specializes in Masters Housing. We work very hard to ensure a complete and satisfying experience for homeowners and golf patrons looking for Masters Private Housing. Unlike other events, it is an accepted and normal tradition for local residents to rent their homes during Masters Week. For guests and corporations attending the Masters, having a private home to stay in offers many benefits and advantages.

If you plan to attend the upcoming Masters Golf Tournament, we’re here to help you sleep better! With over 20 years experience in Masters Housing, we strive to put the right homeowners and leasers together, making the Masters Private Home Rental experience a successful and enjoyable one for all.

Let Golden Tickets be your one-stop spot for the 2019 Masters Tournament! Contact us via our website www. goldentickets.com - www.the1018club.com - www.diamondhomerentals.com or by phone at 800-288-2461.

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3 REASONS AN INCREASING NUMBER OF YOUNGER PEOPLE ARE GETTING CATARACT SURGERY

Are your eyes feeling like they have aged faster than their years? You might have early cataracts (clouding of the clear lens in the eye). If that’s the case, you are not alone. More people are having cataract surgery earlier in life than ever before. We asked Key-Whitman Eye Center’s President and Chief Surgeon Jeffrey Whitman what this is the case.

No1: Cataracts can develop at any age.

Even though most individuals develop cataracts as they get older, that is not the case for everyone. Dr. Whitman explains, “Younger people can develop cataracts. In fact, some babies are born with cataracts that can be corrected with surgery. You can also get cataracts due to trauma to the eye or from taking certain medications like prednisone or steroids. We’re also seeing more cases of cataracts in peo-

ple in their 40s and 50s due to environmental reasons, possibly too much exposure to UV light from the sun.”

No2: Cataract surgery is faster and safer than ever before.

There’s great news! Thanks to advanced technology, cataract surgery has never been safer than it is today. Good-bye, scalpel. Say, “hello” to high-tech, computer-guided laser.

“In the past, cataract surgery was very basic. You had the eye surgeon, the scalpel and the eye. Since the surgery was all human controlled, it took more time and effort to remove the old lens, which could be much more invasive. Now, with the advent of the femtosecond laser, cataract surgery has become safer and more efficient. Not only do we have the laser to help with the most delicate and microscopic parts of the surgery, but the computer control of that laser gives us the most

accurate surgical results we’ve ever had,” says Dr. Whitman.

No3: High-tech lens implants could radically reduce the need for glasses and contacts. In the early days of cataract surgery, the surgeon had to remove the cloudy lens and implant a replacement lens for distance vision. Today, we have high-technology lens implant options that can help with near, middle and distance vision. In fact, many people end up with better vision than they’ve had in years.

According to Dr. Whitman, “As with any surgery, we can’t literally turn back time, but for those patients who have been very nearsighted, farsighted and dependent on glasses for most of their lives, cataract surgery can be a revelation. With the high-tech lens implants available today, we can give most patients very good quality dis-

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tance, intermediate and close up vision and often get them out of glasses and contacts the majority of the time.

“Even patients with lousy vision who don’t have cataracts ask me, ‘Hey doc, I’m tired of my glasses. Can I have cataract surgery with those high-tech lens implants, so I don’t have to wear my glasses 100 percent of the time?’ Depending on the patient, cataract surgery may help them get out of glasses for most of what they do.”

Find out if you’re a good candidate for cataract surgery today.

If your vision is getting progressively worse, don’t delay. See your eye doctor to find out if cataracts – or another eye condition – are to blame. “The sooner we diagnose what’s causing your vision problems, the sooner we can help you see better again. Why wait?”

Dr. Whitman says.

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OPEN COMMUNICATION WITH YOUR CHILD —AGES 5 TO 13

Trust and dependence upon the parent or caregiver begin the moment a child is born! As your child grows, consistency with positive parenting skills will set the tone for a closely connected relationship between child and parent. By the time your child reaches school age (5 or 6 years old) they will have hopefully formed a relationship with you based on trust.

Children’s psychosocial development from the ages of 5 to 13 begins with more self-awareness, awareness of oth-

ers and the world around them. They become more inquisitive and adventurous. Their increased self-awareness will highlight their gifts, talents and challenges.

Encouragement and confidence are very important because comparison of themselves to others will increase. They will listen to conversations others their age (or older) will have and be inquisitive. Some things other children talk about they will be familiar with, while other things they will not understand. The world around them is enlarging and so is the knowledge and aware-

ness of several topics. Below is a list of true questions they may be having but have not yet verbalized to you.

Do you think they will come to you and talk about what they are thinking or will another child be their first go-to person? Sometimes, another child will be someone they talk to first. However, if you have built a positive, encouraging relationship with them, then they will frequently come to you first. If your child believes they will disappoint or anger you, they will probably not be willing to communicate with you unless you

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have shown disappointment or anger expressed correctly. Expressing your anger in the right way is important, i.e., without yelling or criticizing.

*Mommy, am I pretty?

*Daddy, am I strong?

*Am I smart?

*Am I fat?

*Am I stupid?

Set the stage early for a healthy foundation of trust by being open to listen, validating their feelings, never making them feel unimportant or unintelligent, encourage instead of criticize. No matter what your opinion may be as a parent, still be willing to listen. They will trust your leadership and love for them far more if they feel safe to express their thoughts. You can still say your thoughts and be the parent without demeaning or getting angry where they are afraid to communicate with you. The positive foundation you set when they are younger will carry you and them through the “rocky” teenage years with less tension and more respect and understanding. Let me end with this short example. A friend of mine has a little girl who is about 8 or 9 years old. Last year her daughter told her that a girlfriend liked a little boy. Not thinking much about it, teasingly the mom commented, “Well you better not go and get yourself a boyfriend” or something along those lines. The mom was teasing her daughter and although she may not want her to have a boyfriend at that young age,

*Why does ______not like me?

*My teacher likes _______ more than me.

*I’m not very smart like ______.

*Where did I come from?

*I heard ________talking about sex. What does “sex” mean?

*Why was I born a girl?

*Why was I born a boy?

*Someone likes me. Can I have a boyfriend?

*I think _________is pretty and funny. Can she be my girlfriend?

*Why do _______’s parents not live together?

*Will you and daddy/mommy ever get a divorce?

my friend knows that little crushes do happen and she is alright with that.

However, my friend did not realize her daughter took the comment seriously! This year a little boy started liking her daughter and her daughter had a little crush on him too. The mom suspected it but her daughter wasn’t openly telling her. One day her daughter’s girlfriend told her mom that her daughter liked this one boy but was afraid to tell her. When my friend casually asked her daughter if she liked this little boy, her daughter at first denied it. Her mom then revealed someone told her she liked the little boy and it was okay to tell her. Her daughter broke down crying and said, “I do like him, mommy, but I was afraid you would be mad at me if I told you.” This hit home for my friend. She realized her casual, teasing words last year stuck with her daughter and caused her to not be open with her mom. The mom was crushed and learned a valuable lesson about choosing words wisely, and making a safe place for her child to talk.

There are so many things children need to be able to tell their parents. Make a safe place for them to speak their minds and ask you questions before they go and ask others who may not give them the same safe advice or guidance.

Georgia Smith-Lyle, MA, LPC-S, is in private practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas providing counseling for children, adolescents, adults, marriage and family. She has authored two books and is a public speaker. Georgia may be reached at 469-855-0256 or via email gpsmith7@aol.com. counselingbygeorgia.com.

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Help with Hearing in Noise

One of the biggest challenges people with hearing loss have is hearing in noisy places like restaurants or at social gatherings. It’s not that they can’t hear, it’s that they can’t hear clearly.

Wireless Connectivity

One of the most popular new advances is wireless hearing aids. With wireless, sound from your TV, computer or phone is streamed right into your ears at the volume you choose and control. This direct connection results in more immersive, enhanced sound as you’re now able to listen at the volume you want without having to turn the volume up loud in the room.

And innovative accessories enable you to seamlessly switch between different settings (like remote microphone which lets you hear as though you are standing right next to the presenter) and different devices. You can also remotely control your hearing aids.

Other Advances to Ask About

When talking to your audiologist, ask about other features that can have an impact on how your hearing aids sound and perform, including: moisture, wax and oil barrier (advancements in mechanical design and protective coating help make hearing aids wear and wax/oil repellent); channels (additional channels allow your audiologist to create customized settings for different sound frequency ranges; ear-to-ear processing (means that both your hearing aids “work together”) to create a better listening experience.

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SUPPORTING YOUR AGING LOVED ONES

The holiday season is a time for reconnecting with loved ones and reminiscing about fond memories. For those of us with aging family members, we may find ourselves concerned with their wellbeing and whether they have a plan to handle the challenges they will face as they age. Families live farther apart and are unable to care for and support each other as in the past. Understandably, initiating a conversation about aging can be overwhelming and even uncomfortable. Start with how they would like to live the rest of their lives, and then discuss how you can help make that happen.

Many people think only of a Will when contemplating the legal documents necessary to protect their future. However, there are more documents and considerations in developing a well-rounded estate plan. Every estate plan ought to include the following documents:

• Durable Power of Attorney

• Medical Power of Attorney

• Directive to Physicians and Family or Surrogates (Living Will)

• Authorization to Release Medical Information (HIPAA Authorization)

• Declaration of Guardian

• Will Although often overlooked, a Durable Power of Attorney and a Medical Power of Attorney are critical parts of longterm care planning that enable your loved one to designate who will act for them if they are unable to handle their own financial and healthcare decisions. Encourage your loved one to appoint who they trust to handle their affairs now, as well as in the future. Sometimes people appoint family members as agents to keep affairs private and avoid hurting feelings. However, a family member may not always be

the best option. In all cases, signing estate planning documents should be done only after deep reflection regarding the abilities and trustworthiness of each potential agent.

Healthcare has become one of the most confusing and uncertain issues seniors face as they age. This is especially true when it comes to preparing for the cost of funding long-term care. Long-term care differs from other types of healthcare. The goal of longterm care is not to cure an illness, but to allow an individual to maintain an optimal level of functioning. There are wide ranges of living arrangements for seniors, from retirement communities to assisted living facilities to skilled nursing facilities. Some people want to stay in their homes as long as possible and bring in outside help to make that possible. Others want the freedom from home maintenance that a senior residence community offers. There exists a long-standing myth that Medicare will pay for all healthcare needs of seniors, including long-term care. The reality is that Medicare provides support only in limited situations. Notably, Medicare does not pay for assisted living, memory care, or long-term custodial care in skilled nursing facilities.

and the costs can rise as they age. Therefore, it is important to investigate the availability of long-term care insurance as early as possible. If your loved one cannot qualify for long-term care insurance, there are financial options that may fit their circumstances and provide similar coverage. All individuals approaching retirement age should have a plan in place for funding their long-term care needs. As with any plan for the future, it would be best in writing and shared with trusted family members to help eliminate confusion in the future.

Some people are fortunate to have the ability to private pay for long-term care, which ranges from $3,000 to $16,000/month in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Others have long-term care insurance to pay for care. However, long-term care insurance may not be available if your loved one has certain existing health problems,

Do not be afraid to discuss these important issues with your loved ones. Encourage them to seek qualified professional advice on legal documents, healthcare, insurance, and financial planning. Professionals, such as Elder Law attorneys, who work primarily with seniors, are attuned to the complex financial and social decisions their clients face. Additionally, they can often provide connections to a community of support agencies and organizations, such as geriatric care managers, psychologists, and other professionals who may be of assistance to seniors and their families. Talking about these issues with your aging loved ones now can help ensure they will have what they need to provide for their care in the New Year, and for many years to come.

Lori Leu , Erin Peirce, Lauren Olson, and Laura Chavero are Elder Law attorneys with Leu & Peirce, PLLC located in the North Dallas area. They can be reached at 972-996-2540.

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COOKING CLASSY IN A CINCH....

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Miriam and Harold Moore, from Rockwall, Texas, have been married for 30 years, and have four children and three grandchildren. Harold, a plumber by trade, enjoys making fabulous dinners for Miriam, playing guitar, wearing kilts, fly fishing and craft beer. Miriam enjoys singing with Harold and quilt making. After Miriam was diagnosed with diabetes in 2011, she and Harold have strived to avoid eating processed foods, and have discovered a real love for fresh vegetables, natural and whole foods.

Ingredients:

• Grilled chicken

• Steamed Broccoli Alfredo Sauce:

• One 8 oz. block cream cheese

• 1/2 stick grass fed butter

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan

• 2 large cloves garlic

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Melt all ingredients in a double boiler. Use a saucepan with boiling water and a metal bowl over top if you don’t have a double boiler.

Layer with Alfredo on the plate, pile broccoli on top with chicken. Add additional Parmesan if desired. You’ll never miss the pasta!

Chicken Alfredo without Pasta!

Minestrone

Ingredients:

• 4 links Italian sausage, removed from casing and browned with 1/2 cup onion and 2 large cloves garlic.

• 32 ounces organic chicken bone broth

• 1 cup chopped fresh carrots

• 1 cup chopped celery

• 1 cup torn kale

• 3-4 chopped baby Bella mushrooms

• 1 chopped red bell pepper

• 1 sliced zucchini

• 1 can cannelloni beans

• 1/2 cup washed and rinsed quinoa

Fresh or dried basil and oregano

• Salt and pepper to taste

Add all ingredients except zucchini and fresh basil and oregano into a large stockpot and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until carrots are cooked thoroughly. Add zucchini and fresh herbs and cook another minute.

Serve into a large bowl.

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REVERSING HEART DISEASE NATURALLY WITH WHOLE FOOD

Nobel prize was awarded for discovery of Nitric Oxide’s role in cardiac health. In this article, we will discuss how we can naturally prevent heart disease and even reverse the deadly heart disease by maintaining production of Nitric Oxide with food and natural supplements.

Heart disease is the #1 killer of Americans and over 650,000 Americans are killed each year from it. Nearly, 800,000 Americans suffer from heart attack each year and there’s one heart attack every 30 seconds in America. Even 65% of children between the ages of 12 to 14 have early signs of atherosclerosis in their blood vessels. Studies have also shown that fatty streaks are visible in fetal arteries and worse with pregnant mothers with high cholesterol.

So many Americans are suffering from heart disease which can be prevented and be reversed with nutrition and lifestyle changes. The key to preventing and reversing the heart disease is to avoid foods that insults our vessels and consume the food that has the ability to heal them. One of the most important ways to protect our cardiovascular system is to increase nitric oxide in our body.

Nitric oxide is produced from the endothelium, the single layer of cells that are the inner lining of the arteries. Nitric oxide is the key to reducing all types of vascular disease such as heart disease, strokes, and other chronic disease. It also plays a critical role in anti-aging.

What is Nitric Oxide?

Nitric oxide is a powerful messenger

molecule in our body that signals arteries to relax and expand, allowing more blood to flow, triggers immune cells to kill bacteria and cancer cells reducing the risk of chronic disease, and help brain cells to communicate reducing the risk of dementia.

The role of Nitric Oxide:

• Prevent high blood pressure

• Keeps arteries flexible and prevent formation of plaque

• Lower cholesterol and reduce formation of blood clots

• Reduce risk of diabetes

• Reduces pain from arthritis

• Protects bones from osteoporosis

• Protects skin from sun damage

• Increase blood flow to the brain and increase cognitive function

• Reduce risk of dementia

• Reverse erectile dysfunction

• Stimulate production of stem cells

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Aging and Nitric Oxide production:

As we age, we lose the ability to produce nitric oxide from our endothelium. By age 40, we lose 50% of ability to produce nitric oxide and by age 60, we lose 85% of ability to produce nitric oxide from our endothelium. This is part of aging process as we damage our arteries as we age. Is this mean we are doomed and bound to develop heart disease and other vascular disease?

Fortunately, there are other methods of producing Nitric Oxide. Our body can produce nitric oxide from nitrates and nitrites found naturally in our foods. Dark green leafy vegetables, such as kale, spinach, arugula, swiss chard, beet green and beet are good sources of nitrate and nitrite. Other good sources are broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, bok choy, and carrots.

When we chew these foods, friendly bacteria on our tongue reacts with saliva to convert the nitrate to nitrite. In our stomach, nitrites are converted to nitric oxide where it goes into the blood stream. Once in the blood stream, nitric oxide functions as a messenger to relax the arteries and causes the vasodilation and allows increase in blood flow and circulation.

Because friendly bacteria on the tongue helps produce nitric oxide, it is important to maintain healthy oral health. Avoid using mouthwash as it kills the healthy bacteria that are necessary to produce nitric oxide. Try using baking soda as a tooth paste and oral rinse, instead.

Here is how you can reverse heart disease with nutrition

1. Eat fist size serving of dark green leafy vegetables with few drops of balsamic vinegar or any other vinegar six times spread throughout the day. Dark green leafy vegetables such as kale, spinach, swiss chard, arugula, beet greens, and beets have high concentration of

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2. No OIL. Oils causes vasoconstriction and raises blood pressure. The oil also causes damage to endothelium, inner lining of arteries, where nitric oxide is produced.

3. Chew your food. Bacteria on your tongue needs to interact with the food. Avoid juicing as they quickly add calories and it doesn’t contain any fiber.

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4. Eat starches, non-starchy vegetables and fruits. Starches are important for satiation so that you do not get hungry. Starches are root vegetables, beans, peas, lentils, squash and 100% whole grains.

5. Avoid all foods high in fat including butters, coconut, olives, nut and nut butter.

6. Avoid caffeinated coffee as they are vasoconstrictors

7. Avoid processed sugars.

8. Avoid all animal foods, meat, dairy, and eggs.

9. Avoid salt in cooking and at the table

Cancer and Immune System:

Nitric Oxide is a messenger that signals our immune system to protect the body against bacteria and cancer cell growth. Nitric oxide has been shown to protect the skin from sun damage that can lead to cancer and slow down the growth of other cancerous tumors. Nitric oxide is also released by immune system to fight against bacteria.

Diabetes:

Patients with diabetes are at high risk of developing vascular disease such as hypertension, atherosclerosis, kidney disease and blindness. Both type 1 and type 2 diabetics suffer from endothelium dysfunction as the inner lining of the artery is damaged. Therefore, diabetics produce less nitric oxide which further damages the blood vessel, which leads to heart disease and other vascular disease. Nitric oxide can improve vascular function and reduce the progression and complications of both heart disease and diabetes.

Supplementation:

Dark green leafy vegetables are one of the best sources of nitrates, but there are also supplements that promote production of nitric oxide; however, not all of these supplements are equal. Look for supplements that are all natural and organic, no additives or fillers or any other stimulants which are vasoconstrictor.

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Dr. Wyszynski joins the Texas Hematology and Oncology Centers after many years of successful private medical practice in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Dr. Wyszynski completed his internship and residency at John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Stanford, New Jersey. He followed these with a number of Fellowships including one in Hematology/Oncology at the prestigious M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX, and two years at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Wysznski is well known for his quality of care and the personal interest he takes in his patients. He is very active in many professional societies and investigative trials.

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