Healthy Living July 2012

Power pack

21 aspiring Olympians train at the National Training Center in Clermont

Big splash

Olympic swimmer, Rowdy Gaines is still making waves

Slam dunk

Pat Burke helps local youth realize their hoop dreams

PLUS

HOW HARD DO YOU TRAIN?

Know when to say when

AN OLYMPIC PRICE TAG

How much is in your wallet?

A BETTER BREW

Starbucks healthy choices

100-METER HURDLER, LAKYA BROOKINS living life in the (very) fast lane

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CONTENTS

July 2012

POWER PACK

They came from as far away as Ireland, Jamaica, the Bahamas, and Haiti to land a spot in the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Olympic hopefuls spent several months burning up the track at the National Training Center (NTC) in Clermont and kicking their training into overdrive. Each dreams of standing atop that podium, head held high, neck adorned with gold. WRITER: JAMES COMBS

MAKING A BIG SPLASH

Despite facing numerous setbacks in life, Rowdy Gaines has stayed afloat despite adversity to become one of America’s most famous swimmers. The former Olympian has set world records, captured gold medals, and defined the word perseverance.

WRITER: JAMES COMBS

SLAM DUNK

FEATURING 28 36 42

There’s more to being a well-rounded basketball player than swishing 3-pointers and driving the lane for lay-ups. That’s the message former NBA player Pat Burke is trying to convey to the area’s youth at HOOPS, Burke’s Training Facility in Mount Dora.

WRITER: JAMES COMBS

ON THE COVER

DIRECTION: JAMIE EZRA MARK

PHOTOGRAPHY: FRED LOPEZ

PHOTOSHOP: JOSH CLARK

MODEL: LAKYA BROOKINS

HAIR: BRANDON JOHNSON (ROYAL ELEGANCE HAIR STUDIO)

MAKE-UP: KESA HARRIS (ROYAL ELEGANCE HAIR STUDIO)

CLOTHING: JESSICA SIMPSON DRESS COURTESY OF DILLARD’S OF OCALA

CONTINUED E

IN EVERY ISSUE

HEALTHYBODY

SHAPE

68 FAST TRACK The secret to Olympic-level fitness for a strong and balanced lower body is hard work.

WRITER: MISTY BECERRA

EAT FIT/NOT FAT

70 STARBUCK ICED DRINKS Perk up with an icy summer coffee without piling on the pounds. WRITER: TABATHA ARCARO-ORTIZ

SAFETY

72 JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT IT WAS SAFE TO GO BACK IN THE WATER Tiny but deadly danger lurks in the warmer waters of summer. WRITER: RICHARD T. BOSSHARDT

LOOK

74 ORGANIC MAKEUP: FACT VERSES FANTASY Going green and looking great is possible if you know labeling lingo! WRITER: RUTH ANN BYRD

GRILLING

76 SHISH TAWOOK GRILLED CHICKEN These kabobs add flavor to any backyard celebration.

HEALTHYMIND

ATHLETES

78 RAISING LIFELONG ATHLETES Even if children do not become gold medal winners, a healthy life is worth gold.

WRITER: BARBARA J. SLAUTER

OVERTRAINING

80 KNOW WHEN TO SAY WHEN Balance pushing yourself to the limit with proper rest and recovery. WRITER: TRACY DRAPER

REHABILITATION

81 USING THE MIND TO HEAL THE BODY Your mind is a powerful tool in the rehabilitation process.

WRITER: JEFF ROMNES

HEALTHYSPIRIT

INSPIRATION

84 GATHERING INSPIRATION FROM OTHERS Olympians know how to use visualization, have a laser focus, and overcome setbacks… so can you! WRITER: TRACI BROSMAN

MENCOURAGEMENT

86 HEROES See the hero… be the hero in your family.

MANTRAS

87 USE MANTRAS TO PERFORM LIKE AN OLYMPIAN Train your brain to supply the real power by thinking like a winner! WRITER: JENN LEE

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HEALTHYFINANCE

COST

90 GOING FOR THE GOLD: THE TRIUMPH, THE TRAGEDY… AND THE COST OF BEING THERE Cha-ching! And the grand total for your Olympic experience is…

WRITER: ELLEN B. WILCOX

CLEARANCE

92 SAVING ON NAME BRANDS Fashion sense that makes cents: how to wear the best and save the most. WRITER: TANYA SENSENEY

SAVINGS

93 HOW TO BEAT THE FLORIDA HEAT Keep your cool and your money with these energy-saving tips.

WRITER: KATE R. SHEAROUSE

Beating-Heart Surgery in Lake County.

Keep your heart care close to home with Mission Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons, specializing in providing treatment for patients with disorders of the lung, airway, heart and great vessels. Gary Allen, MD, FACS is board-certified in cardiothoracic and general surgery. He is one of very few surgeons who performs the “beating heart” open-heart surgery, where the heart is not stopped, only slowed down with medication. This revolutionary technique is less invasive and much safer, decreasing the risk of kidney or liver complications. The strength of the heart is preserved, plus the recovery time is only 3-4 weeks. If you suffer from the following conditions, you might want to open your heart to Dr. Allen:

Severe Coronary Artery Disease | Heart Defects | Heart Valve Damage

Gary

MD, FACS Board

3120 Waterman Way, Tavares, Florida 32778

GOING FOR THE GOLD

It is here again. The much-anticipated competition that gets our adrenaline pumping, makes our palms sweaty, and quickens our breathing, as we cross our fingers and hope to hear our name called as the winner of the gold.

No, it is not the Olympic gold medal — it is the coveted Charlie Award.

Next month will be the fourth year that Akers Media goes for the gold. We have won many gold medals, but the one that means the most to us is the “Charlie” for the “Best Overall Magazine” in the state of Florida.

In 2009 we entered Healthy Living to be judged among all the new magazines in the state and were awarded a Charlie for the “Best New Magazine” — aka the gold.

In 2010, we entered to be judged as the best overall magazine in the state for publications in our circulation category and we once again came away with the Charlie for “Best Overall Magazine” — gold once again.

In 2011 we once again entered to be judged for the Best Overall magazine and this time we were awarded the silver, the first time in our history we had to settle for second best.

Much like the Olympic hopefuls we feature in this month’s issue, we did not hang our heads and walk away defeated. We pushed on! We learned from the experience, regrouped, came together as a team, and made our magazine even stronger.

This year we have a new look and we feel good! Healthy Living has once again been entered for judging as the Best Magazine in the State of Florida. We are once again going for the gold!

As you prepare to watch the Olympics and root for your favorite athletes, remember to say a cheer for us here at Akers Media. We will be anxiously awaiting that day in August when we hear those glorious words… and the winner is… Healthy Living!

Best of luck to all of America’s Olympic hopefuls who trained here in Clermont at the National Training Center — you already are winners in my book.

Sincerely,

Kendra Akers publisher

Comments or questions for our publisher? Please email kendra@akersmediagroup.com. Our goal is to provide you with the best quality publication, so your feedback is vital.

KENDRA AKERS publisher kendra@akersmediagroup.com

DOUG AKERS vice president doug@akersmediagroup.com

EDITORIAL // DESIGN

JIM GIBSON executive editor jim@akersmediagroup.com

TIFFANY ROACH managing editor tiffany@akersmediagroup.com

JAMES COMBS staff writer james@akersmediagroup.com

BETSY STOUTMORRILL, PH.D. copy editor betsy@akersmediagroup.com

HEATHER TOOTLE office + production manager heather@akersmediagroup.com

contributing writers

TABATHA ARCARO-ORTIZ

MISTY BECERRA

RICHARD T. BOSSHARDT

TRACI BROSMAN

RUTH ANN BYRD

TRACY DRAPER

FRED HILTON

JENN LEE

JEFF ROMNES

TANYA SENSENEY

KATE R. SHEAROUSE

BARBARA SLAUTER

ELLEN B. WILCOX

JAMIE EZRA MARK creative + content director jamie@akersmediagroup.com

CIERRA CHAPPELL art director cierra@akersmediagroup.com

JOSH CLARK senior graphic designer josh@akersmediagroup.com

ANTHONY CASTO graphic designer anthony@akersmediagroup.com

contributing designers STEVE CODRARO KEVIN DANKO

FRED LOPEZ chief photographer fred@akersmediagroup.com

contributing photographers MORGAN ELLIS RON VANDEVANDER RICHARD ROSSETTO

editorial interns MAGGIE ROSS CHRISTY KEY

SALES // MARKETING

TIM MCRAE

vice president of sales and marketing tim@akersmediagroup.com

MIKE STEGALL senior marketing representative mike@akersmediagroup.com

HEIDI RESSLER marketing representative heidi@akersmediagroup.com

DISTRIBUTION

SCOTT HEGG distribution manager scott.hegg@akersmediagroup.com

OLYMPIAN FEATS

It is almost too good to believe! The Summer Olympics are here again! I love the Olympics; the only problem is that once they are over it will be another four years until we can enjoy them again. I know we have the Winter Olympics in two years, but for us Southerners — even though we love ice hockey, figure skating, and curling — it just isn’t like a good 100-meter dash, marathon, or javelin throw. I mean, think about it, the Summer Olympics have been around for over 2,500 years and the Winter Games for less than a century. That’s a bit of a difference and I think just by looking at the gold medal history for Greece (where this great tradition started), we can see just a few more tallied for the good old Summer Games.

And now they are upon us.

I had the pleasure of interviewing the shy, yet intense American sprinter Tyson Gay in the spring of 2010. He was coming off what was for him a so-so season following groin surgery to repair a torn muscle. To show the heart of this great runner, just a few months later he beat the man who the whole running world considered to be unbeatable — he outran Jamaican Usain Bolt in a Diamond League race in Stockholm.

This year in London, if all goes well, the two greatest sprinters of all time will face off again in the final heat to see who will take home the gold medal. I will be watching and rooting for Tyson. His path has taken him such a long way from his Lexington, Kentucky home where he used to race his sister, Tiffany, through neighborhood streets. Good luck and God bless you Tyson — and the entire American Olympic team.

We have an Olympic blast from the past for you also. Writer James Combs ran down former Olympic gold medalist swimming sensation Rowdy Gaines. Good thing Rowdy was on land or I don’t think James would have caught him. Rowdy, who lives in Central Florida, won three gold medals in the 1984 Olympics held in Los Angeles and since that time has overcome some serious health problems to show what a great heart this wonderful athlete has.

Enjoy this month’s issue and you might want to join Rowdy in the pool; I think this summer is going to be a hot one…

Until next month — hold fast…

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Contributors

TABATHA ARCARO-ORTIZ, M.S., R.D., LD/N

Tabatha Arcaro-Ortiz received her bachelor’s degree in food science and human nutrition from the University of Florida and a master’s degree in nutrition and dietetics from Georgia State University. She is a clinical dietitian who has worked at Leesburg Regional Medical Center for the past 12 years. For nutritional counseling, please call 352.323.5641 to make an appointment with an LRMC outpatient dietitian or email Tabatha at tortiz@cfhalliance.org.

MISTY BECERRA

Misty Becerra is an ACSM certified personal training and level 2 ASCA swim coach. She received her degree in exercise science and health promotion from Florida Atlantic University and works at The National Training Center as a coach of the Fast Lane Swim, conducting swim stroke/force stroke analysis, and develops swim camps/clinics. Her passion for fitness and sports keeps her active in triathlons, adventure races, and Xterra.

RICK BOSSHARDT, M.D., FACS

Rick Bosshardt, M.D., graduated from the University of Miami School of Medicine in 1978. He founded Bosshardt & Marzek Plastic Surgery Associates, Lake County’s first practice to provide full-time cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery services, in 1989.

TRACI BROSMAN

Traci Brosman is co-founder of World Wellness Education which is dedicated to encouraging and inspiring others to live healthier lives. On LakeFront TV’s World Wellness Education show, Brosman interviews others who are on a journey from sickness to health. Brosman also helps health and wellness professionals through her mastermind groups and success coaching. Contact her through www.holisticmarketingmentors.com or www.worldwellnesseducation.org.

RUTH ANN BYRD

Ruth Ann Byrd, owner of Aesthetic Skin Solutions, is a licensed clinical aesthetician specializing in skin rejuvenation and treatments for sun damage, rosacea, and acne. She is also licensed in electrolysis, laser hair removal, and permanent makeup. Her advanced skin care treatments help individuals look their best at all ages by improving the health and appearance of their skin. She has practice locations in Leesburg and The Villages.

TRACY DRAPER

Tracy Draper is an AFAA certified personal trainer with over 10 years of experience in the profession. Sports were a big part of her teen years. After having children, she rekindled her competitive fire and won titles in triathlons, aquabike, and cycling events in Central Florida. Visit her at www.TrainingWithTracy.net

FRED HILTON

Fred Hilton spent 36 years as the chief public relations officer/spokesman for James Madison University in Virginia and 10 years prior as a reporter and editor for The Roanoke Times in Roanoke, Virginia. He is now happily retired in The Villages with his interior designer wife Leta, their Cadillac Escalade golf cart, and their dog Paris. (Yes, that makes her Paris Hilton).

JENN LEE

Jenn Lee is a national speaker, small business advisor, media correspondent, and life coach. She has a regular spot on Orlando’s FOX Morning show, is a regular guest on BLOG talk radio shows, and has been featured in Redbook, CBS MoneyWatch, Entrepreneur and Success magazines. Jenn was recognized as A Woman to Watch by Orlando Women’s Magazine. Visit www.coachjennlee.com.

JEFF ROMNES

Jeff Romnes is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin with a degree in psychology. He has worked as a counselor, in the computer software development industry, and for the last nine years in the fitness industry. Jeff is currently the Central Florida area director for group fitness with Gold’s Gym and he is an instructor at their Mount Dora and Dr. Phillips locations.

TANYA SENSENEY

Tanya Senseney has over 14 years of experience saving money through couponing. She teaches others how to reduce their monthly grocery costs and also give back to the community. Her passion is helping others fulfill their needs. In addition to her workshops, Tanya is a syndicated columnist and radio talk show personality. Visit www.DivineDealDiva.com for more information.

KATE R. SHEAROUSE

Kate Shearouse is the president and owner of Accounting Innovations, Inc. Accounting Innovations is a community-minded accounting firm committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in its client relationships. Kate is a graduate of the University of South Florida Masters in Accountancy Program and a CPA candidate. Please visit www.accountinginnovationsinc.com for more information.

BARBARA SLAUTER, LCSW

Barbara Slauter is a licensed clinical social worker. She holds an MSW from the University of Wisconsin. Her professional experience includes counseling children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of clinical and academic settings. Currently her practice is with Central Florida Counseling and Psychological Services in Leesburg. Visit www.counseling-health.com for more information.

ELLEN B. WILCOX, GEPC

Ellen B. Wilcox is a graduate estate planning consultant. Educated at Gettysburg College, the University of Maryland, Paris, France, and Arizona State University, Ms. Wilcox brings more than 33 years of experience to her clients. She is president and CEO of Wilcox Wealth Management, a full service financial advisory company in Lady Lake, Fla. Ms. Wilcox may be reached at 352.259.1547.

ADVISORY BOARD

RICK BOSSHARDT, M.D., FACS

Plastic Surgeon

ROSANNE BRANDEBURG, MBA

Executive Director, Lake-Sumter Community College Foundation, Inc., Chairman, Lake County School Board

PATRICIA BURGOS

Environmental Program Manager

Lake County Water Authority

RUTH ANN BYRD, LA, CME

Aesthetic Skin Solutions

AL CARDIELLO

Certified Personal Trainer

KATHERINE COOK

Founder of the Leesburg Center for the Arts

ISAAC DEAS

Interfaith Chaplain for Cornerstone Hospice

LORI ESAREY, ARNP

Total Nutrition Therapeutics

TERRI FECHTEL

Liaison for Suncoast/Omni Home Health

GREG FRESCOLN

Principal, First Academy-Leesburg

MAEN HUSSEIN, M.D. Hematology, Oncology, Internal Medicine

SHERI HUTCHINSON

Public Information Officer, Community Outreach Manager, Lake County Health Department

CAROL MILLWATER

Executive Director, Lake-Sumter Medical Society

MANDY RICHARDSON

Marketing Manager, Mid-Florida Eye Center

ERIC ROUKEY

Physicians Consulting Group

B. E. THOMPSON

Director Of Development, Lifestream Behavioral Center

ELLEN WILCOX, GEPC

Wilcox Wealth Management

JEFF WITTMAN

Licensed Nutritionist, Owner, Lake Nutrition Centers

The Healthy Living Advisory Board consists of a handpicked group of knowledgeable individuals representing a unique cross section of Central Florida business owners, professionals and individuals. They provide a critical review of our magazine and offer recommendations of approval or adjustment based on their distinctive skills and life experiences.

KA-BOOM

We celebrate the Fourth of July this month. Be prepared to proudly wave that American flag and gobble up plenty of hot dogs right off the grill. Of course, one of the most spectacular aspects of this holiday is seeing a colorful array of fireworks light up the night sky. If you plan to use fireworks, make sure to follow these safety tips provided by the American Pyrotechnics Association and the National Council on Fireworks Safety.

• Closely follow the directions on the packaging.

• Avoid lighting fireworks in areas where dry vegetation and/or dry combustibles are nearby.

• Keep kids and spectators at a safe distance.

• Do not attempt to relight a “dud” firework.

• Don’t drink alcohol before or during fireworks use.

• Kids under 12 should not use sparklers. ■

Time to man up

Health Advocate, Inc. offers the following health tips for men, who are more likely than women to forgo doctor visits and routine preventive screenings.

• Limit alcohol to two drinks a day. Men are three times more likely than women to become alcoholics, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

• Seek help for depression.

A new beginning

On May 10, associates of Keller Williams Classic III Realty took the day off — but it was hardly a day of rest. As part of the company’s nationwide RED (Renew, Energize, and Donate) Day, associates helped with the renovation of New Beginnings’ 4,000-square-foot Learning and Development Center. During RED Day 2011, more than 40,000 Keller Williams associates participated in activities ranging from revamping gardens at nursing homes to cleaning up trash in public parks.

Clermont-based New Beginnings helps transform and restore the lives of people who have become homeless or are faced with economic struggles and potential homelessness. “Having seen a large increase of homelessness in Lake County, New Beginnings is preparing to open a Learning and Development Center in Clermont to help those who have lost their jobs, their homes, or are facing these possibilities,” says President Steve Smith. ■

ON PAR WITH HEALTHCARE EXCELLENCE

It’s never too early to sign up for the 15th annual Go for the Green Golf Classic. The event, which is being held September 14 at picturesque Mission Inn Resort, helps advance excellence in healthcare at Leesburg Regional Medical Center and The Villages Health System. Attendees will enjoy an unforgettable day of networking, relaxation, and friendly competition. The tournament includes a putting contest, hole-in-one prizes, a short game clinic, and much more.

For more information, contact the Alliance Healthcare Foundation at 352.751.8816. ■

Triple threat

Competing in triathlons is an excellent way to get in shape and improve your health. Spring Meadows Seventh-day Adventist Church in Eustis is holding the Triangle Tri Sunday, July 15 beginning at 8a.m. Participants can choose from four events:

• T4 Triathlon (200-meter swim, 3.3-mile bike ride, 1.1-mile run). Cost is $30.

• Sprint Triathlon (600-meter swim, 11-mile bike ride, 3.3mile run). Cost is $40.

Men are four times more likely to commit suicide than women, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.

• Don’t ignore snoring. Men are twice as likely as women to have sleep apnea, which can lead to clogged arteries.

• Stop smoking. Lung cancer is the second-most common cancer, according to the CDC.

• Shrink that belly. Excess abdominal fat can lead to

diabetes, stroke, and other diseases.

• Get checked for prostate cancer. This is the most common cancer in men, affecting 1 in 6 American males. ■

• Duathlon (1.1-mile run, 15mile bike ride, 2.2-mile run). Cost is $25.

• AquaBike (600-meter swim, 15-mile bike ride). Cost is $25. There’s no pressure to perform in this low-key but wellorganized event. It will be festive, fun, and challenging. For more information, please call Tracy Draper at 352.455.3545. ■

Life Continues at Mission Oaks Where Every Moment is a Celebration

Living is not just assisted at Mission Oaks, it is genuinely enhanced.

Our new community provides a true sense of camaraderie that encourages active lives, active minds and healthy spirits.

• Spacious one-bedroom & studio apartments

• Restaurant-style dining

• Library, activity room, ice cream parlor, movie theater, beauty & barber shop, whirlpool spas, screened lanais

• Assistance with daily needs and medications

• Chauffeured transportation to scheduled medical appointments

• Emergency pendant system

• Alzheimer’s/dementia care

Mission Oaks is a private pay, rental community.

Bariatric Battles Diabetes

Programs such as NBC Nightly News and The Today Show have featured the benefits of bariatric surgery for patients with Type II diabetes. Recently, National Bariatric Link (www. nationalbariatriclink.org) created an all-purpose site for those seeking healing from weight-related diseases. The website’s goal is to become the ultimate online stop for those seeking accurate information about bariatric treatment.

GO GREEN — SUPPORT HEALTHCARE

On April 19, the South Lake Hospital Foundation celebrated the planting of its new organic community garden. The garden, which is located at Don Wickham Drive on the hospital campus, was created to promote a healthier way of life and a sustainable community while raising funds for the hospital.

Sponsorships run from $300 for 4-foot garden plots to $5,000 garden sponsorships that include permanent recognition. Sponsors can tend their own gardens or donate them to youth groups or other organizations. Gardeners can grow produce and herbs through three seasons. They also have access to organic-gardening experts and other professionals.

For more information, contact Jeanne Martel at 352.394.4071 ext. 4405. ■

Blues lead to happiness

July is National Blueberry Month. Consider making blueberries a regular part of your diet. According to the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council, blueberries offer numerous health benefits.

• Blueberries are packed with vitamin C, which aids the formation of collagen and maintains healthy gums and capillaries.

• Blueberries contain lots of fiber, which helps us maintain healthy hearts and keeps our cholesterol at healthy levels.

• Blueberries are an excellent source of manganese, which plays an important role in bone development.

• Blueberries have lots of antioxidants, which help neutralize free radicals linked to the development of cancer.

• One cup of blueberries has just 80 calories, which will help with that seemingly endless weight battle. ■

Patients can locate surgeons who take their insurance, receive help through seminars and consultations, and receive thorough guidance through the various processes involved. There is also extensive information about the various surgical options available. While bariatric surgery may seem intimidating, the website aims to make it easy to understand and less frightening for patients who will soon undergo one of the procedures. ■

PEDAL FOR PHILANTHROPY

Where there’s a wheel, there’s a way. Those who participate in the Second Annual Camp Boggy Creek Challenge Ride on September 8 will help raise money for the camp, which provides year-round camping experiences for children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses. There is no charge to children or families who come to Boggy Creek.

Cyclists 18 and older can choose between a 40- or 60-mile ride through the back roads of Lake County, and off-road enthusiasts can challenge themselves on the Seminole State Forest Trail. There are stocked rest stops along the route. After completing their rides, cyclists and their guests will enjoy lunch provided by Golden Corral. You can ride as an individual or encourage your friends to ride as a team. Each rider must pay a $25 registration fee and raise a minimum of $250. Deadline for registration is the first week of August.

For more information, contact Jackie Boykin at 352.483.4121. ■

Even though they have an insatiable appetite for interrupting phone calls, nature calls, and thoughts, I have found children serve very important purposes. The most obvious utility of children, of course, is that of the excuse — “I was really hoping to come in and work on that obscure national holiday, but, you know… the kids.” Maybe a lesser purpose for children is that as conduits of genetics and the propagation of the human species. Recently though, I’ve found a whole new use for the little munchkins, which I like to call keeping Mommy out of jail.

I love Target. Like, really love. Not like. Love. The prices at Target may not always be the cheapest, but the people who shop there wear shoes. And underwear. And because I spend enough time in my home with shoeless, naked people running around, I have decided that it is worth a few extra dollars for a little civilization. Yes, my Target is a civilized store. I know it’s civilized because it has a Starbucks — the one true marker of civilization. I love Target so much I will venture into the great jungle of retail with all four of my children and if that’s not love, well, I’m not sure what is.

And so I went on a blisteringly hot summer day. As I ventured across the Target parking lot with my four kids in tow, our hands were slick with sweat. I herded our train toward the round ball and rings of the Target sign, which was wavy and hazy with heat. We made it to my beloved threshold, welcomed by the cool blast of

air conditioning. Even though I was aware the tactical effect of the wonderful arctic air was to put me into a state of physical bliss and disorient me from remembering the shopping list in my purse, I savored the moment. Then I yelled at my boys for playing in the automatic doors and tripping up shoppers trying to exit.

If I was on the verge of remembering my shopping list when I entered Target, the “dollar aisle,” strategically located 10 feet from the door, quickly squelched any remaining recollection. From there, we were off into the great retail Mecca, to spend exorbitant amounts of money on… well, I’m not really sure.

I do know I exited Target with a receipt longer than my 3-year-old making me feel confused and a little nauseated.

I herded my caravan back across the Saharan desert parking lot. I hefted four children into their car seats, trying not to brand them with the searing metal seat belts. I turned on the air so they wouldn’t cook and then began the task of unloading my massive cartfull of brand new Target crap. Four heat strokes later, I placed the last of my goods — the frozen pizza, popsicles, ice cream, and milk — into the back of the car.

And there, setting on the undercarriage of the cart, was a box of laundry detergent.

Inspection of my receipt confirmed my initial sickened suspicion — I had not paid for the laundry detergent. I had stolen it. Stashed under children and Target crap, I had missed it at the check out. I conducted a quick guilty glance around

to see if the Target police were after me. I felt terrible. My brain was melting in the heat as I considered my options with cooking children and melting ice cream in the back seat.

Option #1: I could leave the detergent in the cart outside in the cart kiosk. Essentially, this would be the same as stealing, because odds are, someone else would steal the detergent.

Option #2: I could load up the detergent and head home and then return the detergent during my next trip to Target. Essentially, this would also be the same as stealing, because the odds of me remembering to make the return, or remember where I put the receipt were like one in a gazillion.

Option # 3: I could leave my kids in the car and run in and make the return. I was pretty sure option # 3 might be illegal.

Pondering option # 3 got me thinking about my kids. Yes, the children. The future of our country — of our world. As their parent, I have the insane responsibility of ensuring my children grow up to be the sort of people in our world who do the right thing, who are honest, who live with integrity, and who don’t end up on reality TV shows. I try to drill the concepts of right and wrong, kindness, respect for others, and self-control into their little brains with words. However, I’ve parented long enough to know that it isn’t my words that make a lick of difference — it’s my actions. And so really, in the process of trying to live a life that demonstrates these moral attributes to my kids, they are actually the ones holding me accountable and ensuring I live this way.

Dang. The ice cream would melt.

I turned off the car, unloaded the kids and told them we had to go back into Target because I had not paid for something in the cart. I held my sweaty head high with an air of moral superiority. The kids asked me if I would be going to jail. They promised to write.

I explained to the lady working the returns desk at Target about the detergent mishap, and sort of nodded toward my heap of children as my excuse. The kids were quiet and wide-eyed, no doubt wondering if she would call the police. She didn’t smile. She charged me for the soap, I paid, and then she called the next customer.

I might have been annoyed by this seemingly unappreciative reaction to my heroic act of moral conduct. I might have been somewhat disappointed that there was no applause, no medal, no announcement over the intercom, no free box of detergent for the time, effort, sweat, and melted ice cream my moral act cost me. But I wasn’t. Because you shouldn’t get parties and praise for doing the right thing. It’s just what you do… for love.

I had not paid for the laundry detergent. I had stolen it. Stashed under children and Target crap...

THE “U” IN BURN

WRITER: FRED HILTON

Sure, it is hot. But it is July and this is Central Florida. What did you expect? There are plenty of things that are a lot hotter than Florida summers, though. For example, chomping down on a habanero pepper is really hot. Grabbing a frying pan with your bare hand is really, really hot. My wife assures me that a hot flash trumps everything else on the heat index.

But things could be a whole lot hotter. Spontaneous human combustion (SHC) could strike. When SHC occurs, a person is suddenly — and inexplicably – burnt to a crisp. Common findings following such an incident, according to the website Crystalinks, include: “The body is normally more severely burned than… in a normal fire. Small portions of the body (an arm, a foot, maybe the head) remain unburned… The fire never spreads away from the body.” The victim is always indoors and often was alone for long periods of time.

The scary occurrence of SHC is nothing new. Charles Dickens used it as the cause of death in one of his novels. Over the past 300 years, there

have been more than 200 documented cases of people turning into crispy critters for no apparent reason. The tabloids love to tell us about them. Plenty of explanations have been offered for this mysterious cause of death: aliens fooling around with death rays, the government testing scary new weapons, God eliminating sinners, drunks passing out and lighting themselves on fire, yoga causing the body to release a warm flow of energy which runs amok, a mysterious “pryotron” particle causing a chain reaction inside a person’s body.

The least kooky — but creepiest — theory is the “wick effect” where a human burns slowly, like a candle. Dr. John de Haan of the California Criminalistics Institute tested the theory by wrapping a dead pig in a sheet and igniting a small amount of gasoline on the sheet. The poor pig burned for five hours and even its bones were destroyed. The theory is that the low flame ignited the pig’s fat which burned very slowly without damaging anything nearby. Extending this theory to humans, a spark or lit cigarette

would ignite the victim’s clothes. The fire would cause a small break in the skin and the person’s fat would burn slowly.

To keep this theory afloat, one must assume the victim had a heart attack and died before the burning began… or was incredibly stupid.

PROSTATE PROBLEMS?

Does this sound familiar? As you grow older do you realize you are getting up more often at night to urinate?

Have you come to accept this as an inevitable part of aging as did your father or his father before him?

“Men no longer need to suffer from frequent urination because they are getting older,” says Dr. James Young, a down-to-earth urologist with 29 years of experience at Urology Associates of Lake County in Eustis. Although the cause of these symptoms is most likely an enlarging prostate (BPH), a normal part of the aging process in men, treatment options are more numerous and less invasive than those offered to our fathers and grandfathers.

Years ago there were two options for treating an enlarged prostate… surgical excision via an open operation (knife) or much more commonly by performing a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), commonly referred to as a “roto-rooter” by patients and physicians. Both required hospitalization as well as major anesthesia and could be fraught with complications such as bleeding, infection, loss of bladder control and even death.

“In my career I have performed over 3,000 TURPs; however, I no longer perform any,” says Dr. Young. “There are presently too many excellent alternatives to consider a hospital operation for the vast majority of patients with BPH.”

“When I see new patients I perform a physical examination and properly evaluate the symptoms, thus diagnosing the underlying problem(s),” he says. “Next I describe to the patients what’s normal and then explain what is abnormal with them. Lastly I teach them their treatment options. If I’ve done a good job of teaching, they will select the correct option for them.”

While prescribing medications for BPH can be done by primary care

physicians, only urologists are trained to thoroughly evaluate the bladder and prostate (including ruling out prostate cancer) as well as providing extremely effective minimally invasive office-based therapies as alternatives to life-long medical therapy.

One such option is Prostiva-RF Therapy, a procedure performed by Dr. Young in his office under local anesthesia that usually takes less than 30 minutes. Prostiva utilizes low level radiofrequency energy to ablate (destroy) the obstructing component of the enlarged prostate.

“I am very happy with the results I have achieved for my patients using Prostiva-RF Therapy,” says Dr. Young, who has successfully treated more than 900 patients with this procedure. “Medtronic is a $13 billion a year publicly traded corporation that perfected the technology for Prostiva and produces the necessary hardware. Recently Medtronic produced an educational DVD for international distribution to inform patients and physicians worldwide regarding the benefits of Prostiva therapy. Seven of the eight patients featured on the DVD are my patients. I am very proud Medtronic selected my practice to feature the benefits of Prostiva-RF Therapy. However it is sort of a bad news/good news thing. The bad news is neither my patients nor myself received a penny for our participation.

The good news is Medtronic gave us all the DVD’s we want, so if anyone wants one all he needs to do is drop by my office at 801 Northshore Drive in Eustis and we will give him one!”

And with an office staff with nearly as much experience as the doctor, (many have worked with Dr. Young more than

20 years) you don’t spend a great deal of time waiting to see him. “We pride ourselves in being timely in seeing our patients. We respect our patient’s time as much as we do our own,” adds Dr. Young. “Patients appreciate this; many of our patients tell me I have the best office staff on the planet. I consider that a huge compliment.”

So if you are getting up at night and can’t get back to sleep because you are thinking about what may be wrong with you, it’s time to check in with Dr. Young and have him check you out.

“Many men accept frequent bladder urges as part of aging. And while it is part of the aging process, it’s not like death and taxes. There is something you can do about it,” he says.

JAMES W. YOUNG III, M.D.

Practicing in Lake County since 1982 with extensive experience in evaluation and management of prostate problems.

EDUCATION

Board Certification: American Board of Urology, February 1984

Medical Degree: University of Arkansas, 1977 College: University of Mississippi, 1973. B.A. Chemistry and English RESIDENCY

University of Arkansas, 1978-82. Urology

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University of Kentucky, 1977-78. OB/GYN

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Medical staff of Florida Hospital Waterman 1982 – present

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The Golden Rule of Olympians: Out train and outwork your opponents. Track and field athletes from all over the world came to one of the premier training facilities in the country, the National Training Center (NTC) in Clermont, to do just that. Each hopes to land a spot in the 2012 Olympics and glow in the glory of Olympic gold.

WRITER: JAMES COMBS // PHOTOGRAPHER: FRED LOPEZ

Date of Birth: July 28, 1989

Place of Birth: Atlanta, Georgia

Field of Expertise: 100-meter hurdles

Notable Achievements: Became the NCAA Indoor national champion in the 60-meter dash in 2011 as a runner for the University of South Carolina, setting the collegiate record.

Coach: Dennis Mitchell

Proudest Moment as an Athlete: When I emergevictorious,I’mdoingitformyfather.Hewasa professionalathletewhopassedawaywhenIwasthree.

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UnitedStates

Did you know that ancient Olympic athletes competed in the nude?

Dwight Thomas (Jamaica)

Date of Birth: September 23, 1981

Place of Birth: Jamaica

Field of Expertise: 110-meter hurdles and 100-meter dash

Notable Achievements: Competed in the 2004 Olympics and 2008 Olympics.

Coach: Dennis Mitchell

Proudest Moment as an Athlete: Competing on the Jamaican 4x100 relay team and winning a gold medal.

Fabiana Moraes (Brazil)

Date of Birth: June 5, 1986

Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Field of Expertise: 100-meter hurdles

Notable Achievements: Competed in the Rio Pan-American Games in 2007 and the South American Championship in 2008.

Coach: Dennis Mitchell

Proudest Moment as an Athlete: I love everything that goes into racing — dieting, exercising and improving my technique.

Rodney Green (Bahamas)

Date of Birth: August 12, 1983

Place of Birth: Freeport, Bahamas

Field of Expertise: 100-meter sprint

Notable Achievements: Became a national record holder in the 60-meter sprint at the 2010 Indoor Championships.

Coach: Dennis Green

Proudest Moment as an Athlete: Winning my first medal at the 2006 Central American Games and standing on the podium representing my country.

Joel Brown (United States)

Date of Birth: January 31, 1980

Place of Birth: Baltimore, Maryland

Field of Expertise: 110-meter hurdles

Notable Achievements: Becoming The Ohio State University record holder in the outdoor 110-meter hurdles.

Coach: Dennis Mitchell

Proudest Moment as an Athlete: Making the 2005 Team USA World Outdoor Championships roster and competing in Helsinki, Finland.

Damu Cherry (United States)

Date of Birth: November 29, 1977

Place of Birth: Tampa, Florida

Field of Expertise: 100-meter hurdles

Notable Achievements: Finalist at the 2006 World Championships in Moscow and semi-finalist at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin.

Coach: Dennis Mitchell

Proudest Moment as an Athlete: Making the 2008 Olympic team and seeing countless hours of hard work and preparation pay off.

Veronica Campbell-Brown (Jamaica)

Date of Birth: May 15, 1982

Place of Birth: Trelawny, Jamaica

Field of Expertise: 100-meter sprint and 200-meter sprint

Notable Achievements: Five-time Olympic medalist and three-time Olympic competitor

Coach: Independent

Proudest Moment as an Athlete: Winning gold medals in the 200-meter sprint at the 2004 Olympics in Athens and the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

Ramone McKenzie

(Jamaica)

Date of Birth: November 15, 1990

Place of Birth: Kingston, Jamaica

Field of Expertise: 100-meter sprint and 200-meter sprint

Notable Achievements: Winning two bronze medals at the 2009 Pan American Junior Championships.

Coach: Lance Brauman

Proudest Moment as an Athlete: Representing Jamaica at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin.

Kelly-Ann Baptise

(Trinidad and Tobago)

Date of Birth: October 14, 1986

Place of Birth: Scarborough, Tobago

Field of Expertise: 100-meter sprint and 200-meter sprint

Notable Achievements: Earning a bronze medal in the 100-meter sprint at the 2011 World Championships in South Korea.

Coach: Lance Brauman

Proudest Moment as an Athlete: Winning a bronze at the 2011 World Championships because that was the first time I competed on a global stage.

Ryan Brathwaite Barbados

Justin Gatlin United States

Curtis Mitchell United States

Jarrod Shoemaker United States

Selim Nurudeen Nigeria

Kellie Wells United States

Charonda Williams United States

Jason Smyth Ireland

Roudy Monrose Haiti

Selim

Nurudeen

Date of Birth: Feb. 1, 1983

Place of Birth: Atlanta, Georgia

Field of Expertise: 110-meter hurdles

Notable Achievements: Competed in the 2008 Olympics and won a silver medal in the 110-meter hurdles at the 2010 African Championships. Coach: Dennis Mitchell

Proudest Moment as an Athlete: Achieving a personal best time in the 200-meter hurdles in 2011 despite being injured most of the season.

Jarrod Shoemaker

Date of Birth: July 17, 1982

Place of Birth: Concord, Massachusetts

Field of Expertise: Triathlon

Notable Achievements: ITU World Champion in 2005; ITU Duathlon World Champion in 2009; USA National Triathlon National Champion in 2010.

Coach: Tim Crowley

Proudest Moment as an Athlete: Representing my country at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

Curtis Mitchell

Date of Birth: March 11, 1989

Place of Birth: Daytona Beach, Florida Field of Expertise: 100-meter sprint and 200-meter sprint

Notable Achievements: 2010 NCAA Indoor Champion in the 200-meter sprint. Coach: Lance Brauman

Proudest Moment as an Athlete: Representing the United States at the NACAC Under-23 Championshipsandwinninggoldinthe200-meter sprint.

Justin Gatlin

Date of Birth: February 10, 1982

Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York

Field of Expertise: 100-meter dash and 200-meter dash

Notable Achievements: Gold medalist in the 100-meter dash at the 2004 Olympics and three-time Olympic medalist. He is a former world-record holder in the 100-meter dash.

Coach: Dennis Mitchell

Proudest Moment as an Athlete: Becoming the fastest man in the world in the 100-meter dash and winning a gold medal at the 2004 Olympics.

Jason Smyth

Date of Birth: July 4, 1987

Place of Birth: Derry, Ireland

Field of Expertise: 100-meter sprint and 200-meter sprint

Notable Achievements: Won two gold medals at the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing. Coach: Lance Brauman

Proudest Moment as an Athlete: The opportunity of becoming the first Paralympian to compete in the Olympic Games.

Ryan

Brathwaite

Date of Birth: June 6, 1988

Place of Birth: Barbados

Field of Expertise: 110-meter hurdles

Notable Achievements: Competed in the 2008 Olympics and won a gold medal at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin.

Coach: Dennis Mitchell

Proudest Moment as an Athlete: Finishing each race knowing I gave everything I had.

Roudy Monrose

Date of Birth: April 16, 1978

Place of Birth: New York City

Field of Expertise: 200-meter dash

Notable Achievements: Competed in the 2011 World Championships in Korea.

Coach: Dennis Mitchell

Charonda Williams

Date of Birth: March 27, 1987

Place of Birth: Richmond, California Field of Expertise: 100-meter hurdles and 200-meter dash

Notable Achievements: Became a semi-finalist at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin. Coach: Dennis Mitchell

Kellie Wells

Date of Birth: July 16, 1982

Place of Birth: Richmond, Virginia

Field of Expertise: 100-meter hurdles

Notable Achievements: Became the USATF Outdoor National Champion and the USATF Indoor National Champion in 2011.

Coach: Dennis Mitchell

Proudest Moment as an Athlete: Being able to compete at the highest level and representing my family and country.

Proudest Moment as an Athlete: Overcoming a troubled past to earn a college degree and become an Olympic hopeful.

Proudest Moment as an Athlete: Having an opportunity to compete for a spot in the Olympics because it is the highest level of competition for athletes.

Samantha Henry-Robinson (Jamaica)

Date of Birth: September 25, 1988

Place of Birth: Kingston, Jamaica

Field of Expertise: 100-meter sprint and 200-meter sprint

Notable Achievements: 18-time

NCAA All-American at Louisiana State University

Coach: Lance Brauman

Proudest Moment as an Athlete: Whenever I have an opportunity to represent Jamaica at international meets. I wear my country’s colors with pride.

Shalonda Solomon (United States)

Date of Birth: December 19, 1985

Place of Birth: Inglewood, California

Field of Expertise: 100-meter sprint and 200-meter sprint

Notable Achievements: Winning a gold medal at the 2010 IAAF Continental Cup in the 4x100 meter relay.

Coach: Lance Brauman

Proudest Moment as an Athlete: Advancing to the finals of the 200-meter sprint at the 2011 World Championships in South Korea.

Debbie FergusonMcKenzie (Bahamas)

Date of Birth: January 16, 1976

Place of Birth: Nassau, Bahamas

Field of Expertise: 100-meter sprint and 200-meter sprint

Notable Achievements: Competed in the 1996, 2000, 2004, and 2008 Olympic Games.

Coach: Lance Brauman

Proudest Moment as an Athlete: Winning three gold medals and setting three personal records at the 2002 Commonwealth Games.

“For athletes, the Olympics are the ultimate test of their worth.”

— Mary Lou Retton

American gymnast and gold medalist, 1984 Summer Olympics

“When it came to sports I stunk in everything,” he laughs. Those setbacks didn’t stop Rowdy. At age 17, he switched his focus from land to water and took up swimming. Of course, he feared that his chances of becoming a competitive swimmer would quickly drown. “If swimming was going to fail I figured track and field was next. I had already gone to the school library and began researching different track and field events.”

Swimming was one sport where Rowdy didn’t sink. He actually swam — and very fast. As a junior, he left competitors in his wake all season and ultimately qualified for the state swim meet in the 200-meter freestyle. He swam against 16 competitors and finished in last place. However, he spent countless hours in the off-season swimming laps and improving his stroke. That hard work paid dividends. During his senior year, he atoned for that disappointing performance by returning to the state swim meet and capturing first place in the same event.

The talent of this rising star did not go unnoticed. He accepted a scholarship to Auburn University, where he continued honing his skills under legendary coach Richard Quick. During his freshmen year, he finished third place at the NCAA championship in the 200-meter freestyle. Later that summer, he competed in the World Championship in Berlin and placed second in the 200-meter freestyle.

“Things skyrocketed for me during those first 27 months as a competitive swimmer,” he says. “It was unbelievable how fast things happened.”

Olympic Dreams

Rowdy’s swimming career blossomed at Auburn. He became a five-time NCAA champion and set 11 world records. Swimming World Magazine named him World Swimmer of the Year, and he

lived up to that billing by qualifying to compete in the 1980 Olympics in Moscow. His dream was to win an Olympic gold medal. But that dream quickly shattered when President Jimmy Carter boycotted the Olympic Games in protest to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Suddenly, his swimming career came to a screeching halt.

“In swimming, we don’t have a World Series or a Super Bowl,” he says. “The only thing we have is the Olympics, which is the pinnacle of success in our sport. And unfortunately, it is only held once every four years. I started swimming in 1976, so I was going to have an eight-year journey to get to the Olympics. Back then, there was no money in swimming, so I decided to retire and move on into the real world.”

Rowdy planned to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a director in the motion picture industry. Six months later, his father intervened with some sound advice. “He asked me, ‘Are you going to be able to look in the mirror for the rest of your life and say what if?’ It hit home because I realized if I didn’t go for my dream of winning an Olympic gold medal it would eat at me forever.”

After three years of rigorous training, Rowdy qualified for the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles in three events: the 100-meter freestyle, the 400-meter freestyle relay and the 400-medley relay. He was now 25-years-old and anxiously awaited the opportunity to compete on swimming’s grandest stage.

“For me, it was a huge honor to go to the Olympics and represent my country. I passionately dedicated eight years of my life for this one moment. However, my times weren’t as good as they had been four years earlier, so I entered the Olympics as an underdog.”

And he thrived in that role. Rowdy won gold medals in all three events. Standing on that podium with medals around his

neck was a glorious moment. “My parents and my sister were in attendance, so that made it even better. Also, hearing the national anthem play made me so proud to be an American.”

Overcoming Adversity

Rowdy spent the next seven years delivering motivational speeches and conducting swim clinics around the world. He also served as a television commentator for NBC Sports, passionately conveying the excitement of competitive swimming. In 1988, he came out of retirement and attempted to qualify for the 1988 Olympics in Seoul. He missed the cut by two one-hundredths of a second.

For most athletes, a near miraculous comeback bid would’ve been a storybook ending to a magnificent career. But Rowdy’s story does not end there. In August 1991, he was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome, a rare disease that affects the nervous system. He became paralyzed and was hospitalized for six months. After being discharged, he had to relearn basic skills such as walking and eating.

He also had to learn how to swim again. The first day out of the hospital he went to a place he cherished — the family pool. Slowly but surely, he regained the form that once made him a world-champion swimmer. By his mid-30s he entered Masters Swimming, a special class for competitive swimmers ages 25 and older. Since then, he has broken an estimated 40 to 50 world freestyle records in various age divisions. Even more impressively, he qualified for the 1996 Olympics at age 37 but instead opted to continue his role as a television commentator. He has covered six Olympic Games for the NBC.

These days, Rowdy, 54, is employed by Limu, a company that produces liquid seaweed and energy drinks. A resident of Lake Mary, he serves as executive director of the company’s charitable program called Rowdy’s Kidz. This allows him to provide swim clinics to children around the country.

“I love working with children and teaching them the

See video and details of all 17 Olympic swimming events for men and women.

SOURCE http://www.olympic.org/swimming

Ancient women had their own Heraea Games because they were not allowed to compete in the Olympics.

SOURCE: http://www.neatorama.com/2008/08/02/10- fascinating-facts-about-the-ancient-olympic-games/

fundamentals of swimming,” he says. “The sport has been very good to me and this is one way I can give back.”

Rowdy continues training several times a week and still competes in Masters Swimming. Most athletes his age would have lost their competitive edge years ago. But in life, just as in swimming, there are different strokes for different folks. No doubt, Rowdy will continue making a gigantic splash in the sport.

In April, Rowdy made an appearance at the Golden Triangle YMCA. He demonstrated basic freestyle swimming drills and the finer points of starts and turns.

“Rowdy is the greatest ambassador the sport of swimming has ever known,” says YMCA Director Tom Breck. “This is a great opportunity for our kids because Rowdy is an outstanding swimmer and even better person.”

THE LIFE YOU SAVE

Every 90 seconds someone dies from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in the United States. That someone matters to many others; they are not just a statistic, but a family member or friend to an important group of people who love them.

SCA occurs when the heart stops pumping correctly. If the right sequence of care can be delivered quickly, the chance of survival increases.

In the medical industry, non-healthcare professionals are referred to as lay people. Eighty-five percent of the time, when lay people perform CPR, they perform it on family or known friends.

Anyone can learn CPR and everyone should! Sadly, 70 percent of Americans may feel helpless to act during a cardiac emergency because they either do not know how to administer CPR or their training has significantly lapsed. This alarming statistic could hit close to home — because home is exactly where 88 percent of cardiac arrests occur.

The American Heart Association is calling on all Americans to learn how to give Hands-Only® CPR by viewing the Hands-Only® CPR instructional video. Once you have watched this simple one-minute video and learned how to perform CPR, pass this knowledge along to five people you know and empower them to save lives through teaching them to act quickly in a crisis.

The life you save with CPR will mostly likely be someone you love — your actions and training can make a difference. Be safe.

Sweat dripping off his forehead, Pat Burke huffs and puffs his way through intense workout sessions at the Roseborough Elementary School gymnasium in Mount Dora. His face wears a look of determination and desire and he is unfazed by the less-than-stellar conditions: the creaking floors, the prehistoric wooden backboards, or the absence of air conditioning and water fountains.

This was a daily routine for Burke in the summer of 2002. To this point, he had played his entire professional basketball career overseas, and he had his sights set on making an NBA roster. The 6-foot, 11-inch forward/center spent countless hours training like a madman to improve all aspects of his game — shooting, dribbling, rebounding, and passing.

The hard work paid dividends. Later that summer, he displayed his talents in front of Orlando Magic officials at the RDV Sportsplex. “I kept shooting the same shots that I did at Roseborough and they were all falling,” he said. “The only difference was I was using a glass backboard.”

His NBA aspirations were fulfi lled when he landed a spot on the Magic roster during the 2002-2003 season. He later played for the Phoenix Suns during the 2005-2006 and 20062007 seasons. Looking back, Burke realizes that those

long days spent inside the archaic gym in Mount Dora helped him hone his game and become a complete basketball player.

“Most players in the NBA share a common story much like mine,” says Burke, who helped his professional teams in Europe capture six championships, including a European Championship. “You cannot get by from doing just enough. Players who put in extra hours of hard work get something out of it.”

From player to coach

Now retired, Burke, 38, is spending his time helping equip local kids with the proper work ethic and fundamentals so they too can become complete basketball players. HOOPS Pat Burke’s Training Facility, which opened in May 2011, offers area youth an opportunity to participate in basketball camps and AAU travel teams, receive personal basketball and strength training, and enroll in classes for all skill levels. The primary goal is to

help young basketball players improve upon their weaknesses and develop their strengths by understanding proper training.

“Youth adopts the idea that the more you play, the better you become,” Burke says. “That’s not the way it works in basketball. How can you develop as a player without training in different aspects of the game? In basketball, there are skills and fundamentals that need to be constantly practiced in order for players to see improvement. I started this company because I wanted to improve the level of basketball in the area by helping youth understand how to become better. We work on fundamentals of the game, shooting techniques, moving without the ball, and dribbling with your off-hand.”

His 6,000 square-foot gym is housed in a warehouse off Camp Street in Mount Dora. It is predominantly painted with the colors burnt orange and navy blue, commemorating his playing days at Auburn from 1993 to 1997. His high school,

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collegiate, and professional jerseys prominently hang on the wall.

The one-week camps are limited to about 40 players so each participant receives adequate one-onone attention. At the end of the camp, Burke provides each child with a player evaluation sheet, grading the child in the categories of attitude, defense, shooting, passing, dribbling, and character.

“I’m honest with the kids and let them know where they’re at as players. There’s no point in telling a child how awesome he or she is if the child has several glaring weaknesses. My job is to help them work on their weaknesses so they can gain confi dence and apply that confidence when they play in a basketball league. At the end of the day I talk to the players’ parents to make sure the kids are enjoying my camp and learning from it.”

One of those parents is Paul Veneziano, a former basketball coach himself who attended the camp to watch his grandsons, Nicholas Veneziano, 9, and Alex Veneziano, 7. “Pat is very encouraging and teaches the game the way it should be taught. He’s very hands-on and explains the game to the kids in a way they can understand. He also emphasizes playing as a team and good sportsmanship.”

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A MEN’S LEAGUE THAT PLAYS TWICE A WEEK The number of players is limited to keep the Men’s League competitive and not too large.

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said her 12-year-old son, Thomas, has improved his game immensely since attending Burke’s camp. “I’m grateful that he opened this facility, and in my opinion it is hands down the best basketball camp in Central Florida. It’s a unique opportunity for a child to learn from a former NBA player, and the

kids really seem to enjoy the stories he tells from his playing days. My son’s confi dence has soared. When he gets home from camp, he spends several hours in the driveway practicing the skills he learned that day.”

Last November, Pat held the fi rst annual HOOPS Scholarship Fundraiser

to assist families with costs of participating in HOOPS programs. Several former NBA players were in attendance. “It takes one small act of kindness to have a huge impact on a child’s life,” Pat says. “I want to give deserving children an opportunity to train at HOOPS through scholarships. This is not

just a basketball training facility. It is also a vehicle for shaping our youth by teaching sportsmanship, character values, and respect for oneself and for others.”

This month’s camp dates are July 9-13 and July 23-27. For more information, please call 352.385.0131 or visit www.hoopspatburke.com.

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“I love what Alani has done for me and, most of all, what Alani does for our clients,” she says.

Since February 2007, Alani Medical Spa has enhanced the personal appearance, selfesteem, and health of countless clients. It all begins the moment you enter the facility. The homey furniture, wood floors, soft music, and gentle lighting all combine to create a relaxing atmosphere. The courteous, friendly staff makes sure clients are happy and confident before, during, and after a procedure.

Most importantly, all cosmetic treatments are overseen and administered by experienced, skilled physicians. Clients can rest assured they receive cosmetic treatments in a safe, professional manner — all while enjoying the

relaxing amenities of a spalike environment rather than a cold, clinical setting.

Board-certified general surgeons Dr. William Middleton and Dr. Charlie Han both offer services at Alani Medical Spa. With their extensive knowledge and experience, excellent results are assured. After all, doesn’t everyone want to have a cosmetic treatment that leaves them looking and feeling better than before?

“Having cosmetic procedures performed by medical professionals benefits clients,” Halah says. “In other medical spas, these same procedures are sometimes performed by a physician’s assistant or nurse practitioner, neither of whom possesses the extensive medical training enjoyed by Drs. Middleton and Han.”

Guiding You Every Step

Contemplating a cosmetic procedure can be confusing and intimidating. Therefore, all prospective clients must undergo a complementary consultation with a physician and esthetician.

“We like our clients to be completely educated and confident with their decisions before they spend money to have procedures done,” Halah says.

“We take the time to learn about their expectations and try to implement the best treatment plans so they can achieve maximum results. After all, there is no one-size-fits-all solution for skin care treatment, so we pride ourselves on offering individualized care.”

The goal, of course, is to help clients achieve a rejuvenated yet natural look. Therefore, the staff at Alani Medical Spa provides comprehensive follow-up services to monitor progress and make sure clients are properly following protocol.

One of those staff members is client care coordinator Jessica Folgore. She knows clients by name and can often be found interacting with them in the waiting room or helping them carry items out to their vehicles.

“I love this job because of the relationships and bonds I form with clients,” Jessica says. “With many of them, I know the names of their grandchildren and children as well as what hobbies they enjoy. They are like an extended version of my family.”

“I love what Alani has done for me and, most of all, what Alani does for our clients.”

— Halah Ismail

ENJOY AN ABOUT FACE

Afacial plastic surgeon at Lake ENT and Facial Plastic Surgery for nearly 13 years, he focuses on both form and function to ensure patient satisfaction and wellbeing. His outstanding results are the reason many patients enthusiastically refer friends and family members to him.

“Some patients simply want to look fresher and feel rejuvenated, while others want to change something that has been bothering them for years and now feel it is time to address the situation,” says Dr. Madonna. “No matter why patients seek my services, the end result is all the same. It’s all about feeling good and turning back the hands of time.”

A native of New Jersey, Dr. Madonna attended the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He completed his residency at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia and underwent fellowship training at the American Academy of Facial, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS).

During his fellowship training, physicians at Lake ENT and Facial Plastic Surgery recruited Dr. Madonna to bolster the practice’s plastic surgery

department. Accepting the offer has been one of the best decisions he has ever made. He has developed many wonderful friendships with residents in The Villages and throughout Lake County and he looks forward to building new relationships with prospective patients.

“I love it here because the people are so friendly and it’s a great place to raise a family,” he says. “I plan to stay here. I’ve built a wonderful rapport with patients and their families over the years and wouldn’t trade that for anything.”

For Dr. Madonna, nothing is more satisfying than beautifying patients on the outside while helping them experience satisfaction and harmony on the inside. That passion is why many local surgeons recommend him to perform reconstructive surgery on their skin cancer patients. He offers cosmetic services such as face lifts, brow lifts, otoplasty (ear pinning), chin implants, rhinoplasty (nose job) and blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery). Dr. Madonna is equally skilled in utilizing laser procedures like skin resurfacing, hair reduction, rosacea treatments, in addition to the removal of brown spots, facial veins, and tattoos. For those looking to

restore volume and structure to their faces, he offers fillers and injections such as Botox, Perlane, Restylane, and Juvaderm.

Of course, some procedures are performed for both cosmetic and functional reasons. For instance, brow lifts and upper eyelid surgery often lead to an enhanced visual field, while rhinoplasty helps patients breathe better through their noses.

No matter which service a patient may desire or need, he or she can rest assured know-

ing Dr. Madonna never settles for anything less than precision and excellence. And with the expansion of spa services in the near future by offering skin care products, facials, and peels, the practice has become a one-stop beauty and rejuvenation shop.

Outside of his practice, Dr. Madonna enjoys spending time with Michelle, his wife of 13 years and their two children, Dominick, 11, and Mia, 9. He coaches their youth sports teams and teaches them winemaking, an art he began learning at the tender age of 5.

Lake ENT and Facial Plastic Surgery has three locations to best serve you.

Dr. Dino Madonna approaches the face much like a gifted artist approaches a canvas. He uses two skill sets — excellent surgical hands and a meticulous artistic touch — to provide aesthetically beautiful results to his patients.

offers hope to chronic back and neck pain sufferers for the treatment of chronic and severe disc-related conditions

IF YOU ARE SUFFERING with severe or chronic back or neck pain and you’ve been told your only options are to live with the debilitating pain, take endless pain killers, or undergo painful injections or surgeries, there is hope for you.

Non-surgical spinal decompression is cleared by the FDA and offers a safe and pain-free way to treat herniated, bulging, and degenerated discs, spinal stenosis, sciatica, radiculopathy, and facet syndrome; and can be done on most pre- and post surgical patients.

This technology is now available at LEGACY CLINIC OF CHIROPRACTIC. It is considered a viable and reliable alternative to surgery in many cases. The unique procedure is designed to relieve pressure that builds up on the discs and nerves.

Discs do not have a supply of blood vessels to nourish and replenish them; rather they depend on a transfer of fluids, nutrients, and oxygen from above and below vertebrae. This transfer of nutrients is facilitated by the difference in pressure between the inside of the discs and the surrounding vertebrae and blood vessels. Severly damaged intervertebral discs seldom heal as the discs are constantly under pressure. Decompression, or the reduction of pressure inside the discs, facilitates the transfer of fluids, nutrients, and oxygen back inside the disc which promotes the retraction of bulging or herniated discs. Further, the formation of new collagen begins to take place in and around the injured discs midway through the treatment protocol, leading to a strong, healthy disc.

“At Legacy Clinic of Chiropractic, we are committed to getting you well and getting your life back on track again. We are offering a no obligation consultation, so you can learn more about our facility and our technically advanced procedures. We invite you to give us a call at 352.259.0024 to schedule an appointment to see if you are a candidate for this procedure. We look forward to meeting you!”

I have struggled with weight loss for several years. As owner of Alani Medical Spa, I recently saw a client I had not seen in a while and she was much thinner than before. She told me about I M Well. I started the program, began to lose weight in the first week and consistently lost weight until I reached my goal. I recommend I M Well to anyone who wants to lose weight and keep it off.

— Halah Ismail

When I started on the I M Well program I was considered to be obese and that was a horrible feeling. I had tried to lose weight on my own but nothing I tried was working. Dr. Euribe and his amazing staff helped me lose 40 pounds in four months and I have kept the weight off for one year now.

— Jessica Folgore

Alani Medical Spa

FACIAL REJUVENATION

• Mini Face and Neck Lift

• Smartlipo of Neck and Jowls

• Eyelid and Forehead Lift

• Botox/Restylane/Juvederm/Sculptura (injected by Dr. Serra!)

• DEKA Fractional CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing

• IPL Skin Rejuvenation

• Structural Fat Grafting

BREAST SURGERY

• Breast Augmentation

• Breast Lift

• Breast Reduction

• Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy

BODY CONTOURING

• Smartlipo (Laser Liposuction)

• Tummy Tuck

• Arm and Thigh Lift

• Arm an

• Total BodyLift

• Total Bo

• Hand Rejuvenation

• Hand R

• Skin Cancer Removal and Reconstruction

• Ca Recons

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“I suffered with terrible, excruciating pain in my legs. I did not know what was wrong with me and a neurologist I visited, along with my regular doctor, just shrugged me off. I saw the ad for a free consultation, had the surgery, and now I am pain free. Also, my legs were ‘ugly’ and ‘bulging,’ and I had trouble kneeling. Now they look great and I am able to kneel!”

JUDITH CAPONEGRO VILLAGE RESIDENT

A REASON TO SMILE

The relationship between a dental office and dental lab must be based on mutual respect and trust. That is exactly the type of relationship that Heritage Dental and Gregson Dental Studio have formed. Dr. Ken Cohrn, owner of Heritage Dental, and Mike and Judy Freeman, owners of Gregson Dental Studio, believe in going above and beyond to produce quality esthetics for patients. Their pursuit for perfection keeps patients from making unnecessary additional trips to the dentist, saving both time and money.

Ken Cohrn, DDS, DABFO, MAGD Vietnam Veteran

Bryant Anderson, DMD

Judy Freeman

Mike Freeman

Chiropractic:

Knowledge is empowering. The more you understand your body and the mechanisms that cause injury, the more committed you become to getting better. Here at Uphoria Health we are devoted to educating you concerning your body — how it works and how it heals. We are partners and we learn from one another on this amazing journey to maximize your health.

Our purpose in chiropractic is to help you feel better and to educate you in the areas of proper nutrition, chiropractic health, exercise, and the true cause of injury and illness.

Nutrition:

We are proud to offer the highest level of nutritional analysis available by providing you with a Science Based Nutrition™ report of findings and recommendations. Science Based Nutrition™ uses the latest in diagnostic testing (blood, heavy metal, toxic element, tissue, mineral, and urinalysis, etc.) to reveal nutritional deficiencies, illness, or tendencies toward disease — even before symptoms have manifested. Using these valuable tests, we are able to make specific dietary, supplementation, and lifestyle recommendations to improve your health and then monitor your progress through re-testing.

Massage:

Therapeutic massage can be a powerful ally in your overall health and wellness plan. Massage is more widely accepted by healthcare professionals today than ever before. It is proven to relieve stress, improve posture, improve circulation, lower blood pressure, relax sore muscles, improve flexibility and range of motion, relieve headaches, promote better breathing, strengthen the immune system, improve rehabilitation after injury, and manage chronic pain from conditions such as fibromyalgia and arthritis

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FROM OUR HEART…

TO YOUR HEARTS, TO THE

THE HEART OF FLORIDA

ICE opened its doors July 18, 2009 with 35 employees. KC explains that she does not simply look for trained medical professionals to expand the practice; she seeks individuals who add depth, commitment, and character to ICE. “As our staff of excellent healthcare professionals has grown, the practice has attracted people who are complementary and have a ‘goodness of fit’ with Dr. Qamar’s vision for the future. I may do the hiring,” she says, “but we know right away if this person is — or will grow into — harmony with us and our patients. We balance being tough and being human… being nurturing.”

Dr. Qamar also builds connections with many other medical specialists, because he believes in treating the whole patient. The best way to accomplish that is for all the doctors working with a patient to be connected and communicating. “Dr. Qamar personally calls other doctors to discuss a patient’s case. He actually picks up the

phone, not simply sends a message through a staff member,” explains KC. Another important point that people should know about Dr. Qamar is that he is a kind and philanthropic person. “His patients continue care with him even if financial issues arise. Dr. Qamar never turns away a patient if insurance coverage becomes an issue,” she says.

Sheila Quintana, PA-C, joined ICE after spending a clinical rotation month with Dr. Qamar. “I wanted to continue the rest of my training at ICE because I enjoyed every moment I spent working and learning,” she says. “The office is homey, the employees are inviting and best of all, Dr. Qamar is the smartest and most unique physician that I have ever had the pleasure to work beside. He is a caring, nonjudgmental, patient, and honest individual who I am blessed to be associated with.”

Currently ICE has 80 employees with an office

in Williston and two offices in the Villages (Laurel Manor and Mulberry Manor) The new state-ofthe-art ICE facility consolidates all the previously leased suites in Ocala, including the cath lab. The satellite offices remain fully staffed and an essential part of ICE with Dr. Qamar rotating to the Villages and Williston. “Dr. Qamar has been in Ocala for 13 years, but he started his practice in Williston,” says KC.

COMPAS CARE

IS, AND ALWAYS WILL

If there is one way to describe how patients feel at the new Institute of Cardiovascular Excellence (ICE) facility, that word would be welcome. It goes without saying that this new facility is nothing short of state-of-the-art. The two-story, 23,000-square-foot building houses two cath labs, a PET lab, a nuclear medicine lab for SPECT imaging, four ultrasound rooms, a pacemaker clinic and an RFA/TEE room, not to mention six additional exam rooms and 11 recovery rooms. But it’s not the fact that the new ICE building boasts the latest advances in cardiovascular technology that has people talking. Besides, anyone who knows Dr. Qamar wouldn’t expect a facility to be anything less. Instead, it’s the comforting atmosphere patients are greeted with the minute they step through the doors that sets ICE apart from any other facility.

SIONATE CARE

BE THE TOP PRIORITY.

Dr. Qamar played an active role in creating the atmosphere of his new building, which is warmly decorated in blue and green hues. Dr. Qamar envisioned a facility where patients could come to continue receiving outstanding care, but also where they would feel comfortable, as if they were in their own homes.

The sterility of a clinical hospital setting is nowhere to be found at ICE. Instead, art-lined walls and cozy waiting rooms are the norm. Each exam room features its own television, and every recovery room is designed so visitors and family members remain comfortable while their loved one recovers from a procedure.

A concierge service is available, so those from out-of-town don’t have to worry about finding a restaurant. Patients and loved ones will be provided with everything from a simple snack to a full meal in the cath lab. Dr. Qamar feels that patients who are relaxed and comfortable

recover from a procedure quicker and with better success. And there is no question that the staff at ICE makes a patient’s comfort their No.1 priority.

As a matter of fact, the entire facility is designed with the patient in mind, ensuring ease of use for both patients and staff. Multiple procedures are consolidated into one building. Patients no longer need to travel to several locations and see different doctors to receive multiple treatments. ICE boasts a large staff that includes primary care physicians, multiple specialists and an incredibly caring and adept nursing staff. Dr. Qamar’s long-term goals for ICE include expanding the practice to encompass an entire wellness center. His passion for patient well-being, both physically and from an emotional standpoint, is realized in the new ICE facility where compassionate patient care is, and always will be the top priority.

FROM DR. ASAD QAMAR

The new ICE facility houses two stateof-the-art cath labs, a PET lab, and a nuclear medicine lab for SPECT imaging. The ultimate goal is for ICE to become a complete wellness center with an additional cath lab, and facilities in-house for neural ultrasound, pacemaker monitoring, and a blood-work lab. In the future, ICE will also include a congestive heart failure clinic. ICE is continually increasing the focus on alternative medicine and holistic therapy options to enhance nutrition and wellness.

so patients feel like they are in the comfort of their own living rooms. ICE also provides concierge service with coffee and snacks, even full meals for the patient and caregiver when fasting before a medical test or procedure is required. “The last thing we want the caregiver to worry about is finding a restaurant or fixing a meal after a procedure in the cath lab,” says KC. “We must strive to focus on the refreshing human aspect of our patients and not on the impersonal tone of the powerful technologies

Our new state-of-the-art facility, the Institute of Cardiovascular Excellence, is built upon the importance of providing and focusing all of our available healthcare resources in one location. The greater percentage of our patient population is geriatric, with a multitude of medical diagnoses that need close following on a regular basis. With the present economic constraints and limited government transportation, it is difficult for our patients to travel to numerous places for their medical care.

Therefore, ICE takes great pride in providing our patients with their own building where we focus on healthcare that is available in one location. Collectively, we strive to cut medical costs for our patients, even if it means shrinking profits for our organization due to large overhead costs. By doing this, ICE has taken a seemingly unpopular approach. However, we firmly believe that providing comprehensive care and gaining patient loyalty will set us apart.

When asked to describe the new ICE facility, Kamarchie “KC” Chinapen, ICE chief financial officer, explains that the concept with the new building is to make patients feel comfortable, “like they are coming home.” People notice and feel welcomed by the calming and comforting shades of blue and green. “When I asked Dr. Qamar for ideas about the décor, he replied ‘simple elegance’ and so that is what we have created,” says KC. Each exam room has a TV

at our disposal,” explains Dr. Asad Qamar.

ICE associate, Dr. Clarissa Abrantes explains, “The concept of ‘whole health’ is, in my opinion, extremely beneficial to patients — both in terms of efficiency and quality of healthcare. In terms of efficiency, offering a wide range of medical/healthcare services under one roof means patients do not have to travel to several different doctors’ offices to get the medical care they need. For patients, this obviously saves time, and reduces the frustration they often encounter when they have to go to multiple

medical clinics, and deal with different doctors and different office staff. With respect to quality, there is definitely a benefit to having a primary care physician and a variety of specialists in the same office. For one, it allows physicians from different specialties to interact and share information with one another. Proper patient care and management requires interaction between a number of doctors. Communication is critical. When the primary care doctor works in the same clinic with the specialists, it’s far easier for the doctors to discuss the care and treatment options for a particular patient. The end result of the “whole health” approach is more efficient and better quality medical care.”

The vision is that ICE will have a wide range of medical services available in one location based on the concept of whole health, but also with an ease-of-use that will help patients and caregivers find their way in the building and feel connected to the staff. Conversations about

ON SITE

• 2 CATH LABS

• PET LAB

• NUCLEAR MEDICINE LAB

• PACEMAKER CLINIC

• 4 ULTRASOUND ROOMS

• RFA/TEE ROOM

• EKG ROOM

• PFT ROOM

• 6 EXAM ROOMS

• 11 RECOVERY ROOMS

• CLINICAL LABORATORY

building design and “flow” started two years ago and the design has changed based upon the shared experience of outgrowing the current facility. Dr. Qamar also wanted professionals visiting ICE to feel welcome and comfortable. Many sales representatives from pharmaceutical and medical supply companies provide valuable samples so patients can try a medication before purchasing a full prescription or to help those without the financial means purchase a needed medical item.

Yours, Asad Qamar

ANTHONY SASSIN

“The ICE facility is so nice that I try to get there an hour early just to have coffee and read the wonderful medical books the staff has supplied. I love the beautiful waiting room that overlooks Highway 200; it is so much better than other doctor’s offices or a hospital setting.

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“If Dr. Qamar walks by, he always stops to speak and ask how you are feeling to see if you are comfortable. I have been a patient of his for 11 years and he is so caring and sentimental that he sends me flowers and has even invited me to an office party. Dr. Qamar is special in that he pays individual attention to each patient, both medically and personally. I thoroughly enjoy seeing him and don’t mind the drive from Silver Springs at all… to me it is well worth it.”

STAN&JEANETTE CZARNECKI

“I am 77-years-old and my husband is 81; we have been to a few doctor’s offices — but none as nice as this one. It is absolutely fabulous. Dr. Qamar and his staff make you want to come back. You don’t feel like a patient, you feel like a part of their family — and you don’t get that anywhere else.”

BETTY PRITCHARD

“I have been a patient of Dr. Qamar — one of the kindest, most caring doctors I have ever visited — for 12 years. I can’t speak highly enough of him and his staff. I live far away and it is worth the drive because his office feels like home. It is pure comfort.”

PAT DINARDI

“The new ICE facility is absolutely breathtaking! Everything is state-of-the-art, efficient and well set up. It is the nicest medical facility I have seen.

“My husband and I have been patients of Dr. Qamar for eight years. He takes such a warm interest in every patient and always makes us feel comfortable.”

“DR. QAMAR IS SPECIAL IN THAT HE PAYS INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION TO EACH PATIENT, BOTH MEDICALLY AND PERSONALLY.”

FROM DR. ASAD QAMAR

Our new state-of-the-art facility, the Institute of Cardiovascular Excellence, is built upon the importance of providing and focusing all of our available healthcare resources in one location. The greater percentage of our patient population is geriatric, with a multitude of medical diagnoses that need close following on a regular basis. With the present economic constraints and limited government transportation, it is difficult for our patients to travel to numerous places for their medical care.

Therefore, ICE takes great pride in providing our patients with their own building where we focus on healthcare that is available in one location. Collectively, we strive to cut medical costs for our patients, even if it means shrinking profits for our organization due to large overhead costs. By doing this, ICE has taken a seemingly unpopular approach. However, we firmly believe that providing comprehensive care and gaining patient loyalty will set us apart.

THE VILLAGES

1950 Laurel Manor Dr., Bldg. 240

The Villages, FL 32162

Office: 352.509.9295

Fax: 352.509.9296

THE VILLAGES

8489 S.E. 165th Mulberry Lane The Villages, FL 32162

Office: 352.359.7900

Fax: 352.259.7966

OCALA

4730 SW 49th Rd, Ocala, FL 34474

Office: 352.854.0681

Fax: 352.854.8031

WILLISTON

412 W. Noble Ave. Williston, FL 32696

Office: 352.528.3540

Fax: 352.528.0721

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Yours, Asad Qamar

SHAPE // EAT FIT/NOT FAT // SAFETY // LOOK // GRILLING

SHAPE S

FAST TRACK

WRITER: MISTY BECERRA // MODEL: LAKYA BROOKINS

She may only be 5 foot 3 inches and weigh all of 117 pounds, but Lakya Brookins is anything but a lightweight. This two-time NCAA 60-meter indoor champion and 2011 world record holder stands tall among the best in the world on her notably conditioned legs. There are no secret training methods when it comes to achieving an Olympic-level lower body — just hard work. Here Brookins demonstrates conditioning moves that are sure to put you on the fast track for a strong and balanced lower body.

KETTLEBELL PLIÉ SQUAT

MAJOR MUSCLES ENGAGED: adductor muscles (vastus medialis, adductor longus), glutes, and quads

STEP 1: Deep squat holding kettlebell with both hands between the legs. Be sure to keep the chest out and hips low.

STEP 2: Holding kettlebell with both hands and relaxed arms, stand using the legs to lift the weight.

STEP 3: Return to the starting squat position. Touch kettlebell to floor and repeat.

2–3 sets of 8–15 repetitions.

WEIGHTED FRONT LUNGE WITH A HIGH STEP OVER

MAJOR MUSCLES ENGAGED: glutes, quads, and hip flexors (iliopsoas)

STEP 1: With barbell on shoulders, lunge forward with a high step as though trying to clear an object.

STEP 2: Lower by bending the lead leg to a 90-degree position while keeping the shoulders back and body in a neutral spine position.

STEP 3: Push back to the start position with the lead leg. Lift leg high as though stepping back over an object.

2–3 sets of 8–15 repetitions.

Lift

DOUBLE LEG BOX JUMP

MAJOR MUSCLES ENGAGED: glutes, quads, and hip flexors

STEP 1: Facing the box, bound onto the box with both legs simultaneously in a continuous motion.

STEP 2: Land on the box with legs at a 90-degree angle, then jump back down to the starting position.

STEP 3: After landing in the start position, quickly bound back onto the box and repeat.

2–3 sets of 8–15 repetitions.

BODY EAT FIT/N

STARBUCKS ICED DRINKS

Summer is here and you are heating up — in desperate need of something icy cold to drink. Whatever shall you have that will ice you down… and perk you up?

Starbucks has several icy options, and you wouldn’t be alone standing in line at the counter. According to the Harvard School of Public Health, the average American drinks 3.1 9-ounce cups of coffee every day. The U.S. spends $40 billion on coffee every year! Is all this coffee healthy?!

You will be pleasantly surprised to know that according to the Mayo Clinic, moderate consumption of coffee (about 200–300mg of caffeine per day) for healthy people is just fine. In fact, coffee does contain some beneficial antioxidants. However, exceeding 500–600mg of caffeine daily could lead to stomach upset, insomnia, nervousness, fast heartbeat, and muscle tremors. So, drink responsibly.

Unlike many of the hot coffee drinks that are made from scratch, many of the iced/frozen drinks are already mixed, therefore limiting your ability to change the type of milk used. Be sure to ask if the “skinny” option is available or visit the Starbucks website for more information before you order. You can decrease sugar calories by avoiding the whipped cream and syrup flavors, as well. Cheers!

BE AWARE

The “Venti-Iced” drink is a 24-ounce coffee drink, with the Iced Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha being the most catastrophic for your summer waistline. Using whole milk and topping it off with whipped cream means you’ll be sipping on quite a few calories. While I’m certain it tastes delicious, it’s excessive from every angle.

Calories: 700

Fat: 26g

Saturated fat: 17g

Sodium: 250mg

Carbohydrate: 106g

Sugar: 101g

Protein: 13g

Cholesterol: 65mg

Caffeine: 225mg

WRITER: TABATHA ARCARO-ORTIZ, M.S., R.D., LD/N

The name “Starbucks” was inspired by the novel Moby Dick. The fi rst coffee shop was opened in 1971 in Seattle’s historic Pike Place Market. Source:

BEST

The “best” brings us back to where all this started… a regular iced coffee. A “tall” 12-ounce glass of sweetened iced coffee is very refreshing and will suffice for what you’re looking for in a nice summer pick-me-up. You’re safe “jonesing” for this cup of coffee.

Calories: 60

Fat: 0g

Sodium: 0mg

Carbohydrate: 15g

Sugar: 15g

Protein: 0

Cholesterol: 0mg

Caffeine: 120mg

SAFETY

JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT IT WAS SAFE TO GO BACK IN THE WATER

WRITER: RICHARD T. BOSSHARDT, M.D, FACS

It seems that just as we get rid of one boogey man or thing that goes “bump” in the night, another takes its place. Snakes were once nasty, creepy crawly things that bit us and we’d die. Now they are useful critters that deserve our protection for eliminating rats and vermin. A similar situation applies to sharks. “Jaws” has been supplanted by a captivating, endangered creature that sparks endless fascination, not to mention an entire week of popular TV programming each summer.

So where are the terrors these days? Never fear, they are around and one is no less frightening for being nearly invisible. Its name is deceptively benign and rolls off the tongue smoothly: Naegleria fowleri. Sounds like a foreign runway model, but don’t be fooled. It is deadly.

Naegleria (N.) describes a genus, one group of organisms clumped under the category of amoeba, which are primitive singled-celled organisms. Within the genus Naegleria, there are numerous species of which only one, fowleri, causes disease in humans. And, oh, what a disease it is.

N. fowleri flourishes primarily on the mucky bottoms of lakes and streams but has been found in hot springs and in pools that are inadequately chlorinated. It becomes active mainly when warm weather raises water temperatures

into the 80s, precisely when people are most likely to head for the water in the summer months. Although usually a bottom dweller, when things get stirred up from human activity, such as swimming, splashing, and boating, plumes of N. fowleri can rise to the surface.

It is here that the danger occurs. Swimming can allow water to enter the nose. From there, N. fowleri can make its way through the cribriform plate. Picture this as a fine grate that separates the roof of the nasal cavity from sinus cavities that lead into the intracranial space, where the brain resides. Once it has access to the brain it can cause a severe brain infection called primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM). The media, in its usual understated way likes to lead stories about PAM with headlines that scream “Brain eating bacteria!!” This is an infection, after all, and not an attack by a hostile alien. PAM is bad news but the really bad news is that once you get this, the outcome is usually, but not invariably, fatal.

In addition to swimming, dangerous activities include diving, and especially activities where water can be forced into the nose, such as wake boarding, water skiing, and tubing. It is recommended that nose clips be worn when engaging in water sports in local lakes during the warm summer months. In Florida,

some lakes are closed when the risk of encountering N. fowleri is judged to be too high.

Florida isn’t the only state where N. fowleri resides. It has been documented as far north as Minnesota and is found worldwide. A bit of good news is that it is actually quite uncommon to come down with PAM. From 1937 to 2007 there were only 121 cases reported in the entire United States. In contrast, in 1937 alone, nearly 38,000 people died in auto accidents. We should be quaking in our boots every time we enter a car to go to the lake, not when we go in a lake itself! By the way, while you’re at the lake, keep your eyes on the sky. Lightning has injured or killed 2,000 people in Florida since 1959.

Symptoms of PAM usually occur within two days to two weeks of exposure. They include severe headache, high fever, stiff neck, sensitivity to bright light, nausea, vomiting, confusion, drowsiness, seizures, and coma. While there is treatment in the form of high doses of very potent antibiotics, delay in starting treatment contributes to the often fatal outcome. High levels of suspicion in possible cases of PAM are critical to early treatment. Ironically, it is not uncommon for children, especially those under 2-yearsold to carry the organism in their noses or mouths without developing PAM.

It is important to understand that N. fowleri is not really out to get us. It is living its life in its own way and probably most content doing its thing in the muck gobbling down bacteria that are its normal food source. We live in a dangerous world and just as we follow the rules of the road when driving our cars, we should take simple, common sense precautions when in circumstances where exposure to this tiny organism is a possibility. Wearing nose plugs in the water is the simplest and easiest thing to do, other than staying out of the water altogether. N. fowleri cannot cause infection when taken by mouth and swallowed.

When possible, avoid water activities when water temperatures climb into the 80s. Heed warnings signs to avoid swimming in bodies of water where N. fowleri risk is high. If you do swim and get sick, let the doctor know you have been swimming recently.

“Snakes, why did it have to be snakes?”

— HARRISON FORD AS INDIANA JONES

ORGANIC MAKEUP: FACT VERSES FANTASY

WRITER: RUTH ANN BYRD, L.E., CME

Going green is the buzzword of the day. Makeup manufacturers seem happy to hop on the bandwagon with everyone else. “All natural” and “organic” company names and labels conjure up images of green pastures and clear blue skies while evoking a sense of product purity and safety. Their glossy ads paint rosy pictures of environmentally friendly farming standards, energy efficient equipment, and healthy products named after various exotic fruits and herbs.

Google “natural makeup” and you will get links to several cosmetic websites displaying various organic seals and certifications — but buyer beware — when you read the ingredient list you may find organic ingredients sorely lacking. After spending hours reading between the fine lines I have not found a single makeup brand bearing the official United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic certified seal. The reason being that the chemical

composition of most makeup requires certain laboratory made ingredients such as preservatives, etc. A handful of makeup manufacturers (mostly mineral makeup) have managed to add a few organic botanicals and omit harmful chemicals.

Let’s begin with “all natural” products: The USDA has a legal definition for “all natural”; however, this applies only to meat and poultry. Cosmetic and food manufacturers may legally use the term freely without regulation as long as their products do not contain meat or poultry. Hmm… this means “all natural” makeup can be made of just about anything, since the terms are not regulated for use in cosmetics.

Organic designations are slightly more complicated and confusing. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has the legal authority under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to regulate cosmetics; however, the agency does not regulate the term organic as it applies to cosmetics. The USDA regulates

organic as it applies to agricultural products through the National Organic Program (NOP). Thus, cosmetics containing agricultural ingredients may be eligible for USDA organic certification provided they meet the stringent requirements. The confusion is because cosmetics may be certified under other private standards, including those from other countries, and sold in the U.S. The USDA does not regulate those products unless they claim USDA organic certification. The U.S. and Europe are currently working together to develop a mutual certification process, which should be finalized by late summer 2012. Hopefully this will clarify some of the confusion.

According to the USDA official website, cosmetics are eligible for the same four USDA organic labeling categories as other agricultural products, based on their organic content and other factors such as farming and ecologic practices.

• “100% Organic” (excluding salt and water): These products

may display the USDA Organic seal and must display the certifying agent’s name and address.

• “Organic” means 95 percent organic ingredients (excluding salt and water): The remaining 5 percent of ingredients must be listed on the NOP’s list of approved ingredients. These products may bear the USDA Organic seal and must display the certifying agent’s name and address.

• “Made with organic ingredients”: Must contain at least 70 percent organic ingredients, and may list up to three organic ingredients or food groups on the principal display panel but may not display the USDA Organic Seal. The certifying agent’s name and address must be displayed on the label.

• Less than 70 percent organic ingredients: These products cannot use the term “organic” anywhere on the principal display panel. However, they may identify the specific ingredients that are USDA certified on the product information

panel. These products may not display the USDA Organic Seal and may not display a certifying agent’s name and address.

Since the skin is our largest organ it makes sense to protect it from harmful chemicals. Ideally, the choice to use organic makeup and other skin care products should be part of a larger plan to detoxify and protect our bodies, minds, and environments. This would include a commitment to eat organic fresh fruits and vegetables when possible, limit highly processed foods, and avoid exposure to toxic chemicals and pesticides, while supporting companies who produce their products with environmentally protective goals.

GRILLING BODY

SHISH TAWOOK GRILLED CHICKEN

Yield: 6 kabobs

Prep time: 30 minutes

Refrigerate: 4 hours

Cook time: 10 minutes

Ready in: 4 hours 40 minutes

Ingredients:

¼ cup lemon juice

¼ cup vegetable oil

¾ cup plain yogurt

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 teaspoons tomato paste

1½ teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon dried oregano

¼ teaspoon ground black

pepper

¼ teaspoon ground allspice

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom

2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into

2-inch pieces

2 onions, cut into large chunks

1 large green bell pepper, cut into large chunks

1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions:

1. Whisk together the lemon juice, vegetable oil, plain yogurt, garlic, tomato paste, salt, oregano, pepper, allspice, cinnamon, and cardamom in a large bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Transfer the chicken mixture into a large plastic bag and refrigerate at least four hours.

2. Preheat an outdoor grill at medium-high heat and lightly oil grate. Thread the chicken, onions, and bell peppers onto metal skewers. Cook on preheated grill until the chicken is golden and no longer pink in the center, about five minutes each side. Sprinkle the parsley over the skewers.

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving:

Calories: 299

Total fat: 13.4g

Cholesterol: 88mg

MIND

ATHLETES // OVERTRAINING // REHABILITATION

ATHLETES M

RAISING LIFELONG ATHLETES

WRITER: BARBARA J. SLAUTER, LCSW

As we approach the 2012 Summer Olympics, I am drawn back to my own childhood. We watched the Olympics as a family. Each of us had our favorite sport. My dad loved the men who could run, jump, and throw things far distances. My mother and I loved the swimming. My favorite was gymnastics. When I watched the girls perform I was sure I could be up there on the podium with my own gold medal one day. I never became a medalwinning gymnast, but sports still play an important part in my life. Now I go swimming after work. As I glide through the water I think of how my parents played a part in helping me try new sports as a child. As the mother of three boys, sports played an important part in our family life. None of my three sons went on to win a medal or to be a professional athlete, but as adults, each of them is a runner and two are swimmers. One swims with his children after work. The tradition of enjoying sports

throughout life continues for my family.

Parental support comes in a variety of ways. We watch our 4-year-old throw a ball, our 8-year-old up on the balance beam, our 14-yearold swimmer or bowler. We see something different and better in their styles. We wonder if they will excel in their chosen sport. Visions of being a top athlete, a medal winner, perhaps a professional, may dance in our children’s heads and hearts. It may dance in our hearts as well.

As a parent it is our role to love and guide our children. We support the things they want to try. We bandage a bruised knee. We listen when they win and console when they lose. Finding balance with our children’s accomplishments, grades, and sports is sometimes natural and easy — and sometimes difficult.

The children and adolescents I have the honor to work with in my practice as a licensed clinical social worker tell me the support of their parents is vital. It

helps them feel they can try new things and makes them aware of opportunities to reach their own potentials and goals. Children also tell me that sometimes they are more worried about meeting their parents’ expectations than their own. Some children like to try many sports before settling on one they want to concentrate on and may enjoy for their lifetimes. Perhaps the young golfer wants to try her hand at soccer or tennis. Perhaps the trophy-winning bowler wants to change to writing or art. If we, as parents, have our own hopes and dreams for our talented children it can be hard to watch them give up what we believe may be their strong talents, their callings, their chances for gold medals.

In today’s complex world our children face many life challenges and stressors. They have many opportunities to develop into their own best selves as adults. The teen who gave up swim team may pick it back up as an adult member of a swim club. The little boy

who hesitated to jump in the water may become the loving dad who jumps into the pool with his children after work. The cross-country runner in high school and college may take a break and then use running to clear his mind for the rest of his life.

Setting the parental example of when to keep trying a sport and when it is okay to change direction is a gift we can give our children. The anxiety children or adolescents feel when parents become more involved in the outcome of winning than the children, can carry over into other areas of their lives. Cheering from the sidelines supports our children in feeling they are doing their best. Screaming across the field

for what we feel are mistakes in a game embarrasses and hurts them. Even the child or adolescent with a great deal of talent may put aside what could be a lifelong pleasure because we cross the line between support and control.

For parents life is a balance of knowing how to support their children as they grow and change. It is such a pleasure to watch our children become the amazing individuals who will contribute so much to our families, our society, and the world.

Enjoy the Summer Olympics with your family. Perhaps you will open up a dialogue that will last a lifetime. Those moments are truly winning the gold.

As a parent it is our role to love and guide our children. We support the things they want to try. We bandage a bruised knee. We listen when they win and console when they lose.

OVERTRAIN R ING

KNOW WHEN TO SAY WHEN

WRITER: TRACY DRAPER

This phrase caught on when the beer industry decided to educate consumers as to how to drink responsibly. It’s a great reminder! We can apply it to many areas of our lives: our work time, play time, meal time, party time, and even our cycling training time.

Overtraining has been defined as “a physical, behavioral, and emotional condition that occurs when the volume and intensity of an individual’s exercise exceeds recovery capacity.” No doubt we have all trained hard — perhaps to exhaustion time and time again. This is not necessarily overtraining, but possibly overreaching (as referred to by exercise physiologists).

The difference? Recovery time. Allowing the body to heal itself by resting, reloading proper nutrition, and allowing soft tissues to repair themselves are all required for proper rest and recovery. Consistent overreaching can lead to overtraining, so be careful as you push yourself to the next level.

HOW TO PREVENT CYCLING OVERTRAINING

1) FOLLOW A HARD TRAINING PERIOD WITH AN EASY SPIN, keeping your heart rate at no more than 65 percent of your maximum heart rate (MHR = 220 – your age X 0.65). This is a crucial component of your training and is most often neglected.

2) KEEP AN EXERCISE JOURNAL so you can track not only your MPH, AVG, and those all-important numbers — but also how you felt as you trained. Overreaching can lead to overtraining, so put a lid on your training times, distances, and exertion levels. If you have an Android phone, you may want to check out the Endomondo app at www.endomondo.com.

3) MOST IMPORTANTLY, BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF. Do you secretly dread the next training ride? Do you get defensive if someone questions you about your training? You could be flirting with overtraining and think no one sees it, but others just might be able to point it out before you admit it. There is no shame in resting; in fact, we are foolish not to allow our bodies to recovery adequately.

What good is it going to do you to be laid up with physical illness or injury? Have you considered how hard it would be to train from the bed or couch? Train responsibly, train safely, train to excel — just don’t train yourself to sickness!

Christian Today/Australia writer Donna MacFarlane says Olympic athletes inspire and “put themselves in the zone for performing” with affirmations based upon “belief, courage, and success.” SOURCE:

REHABILITATION MIND

USING THE MIND TO HEAL THE BODY

WRITER: JEFF ROMNES NES

Most likely, because you are reading this article in a health magazine, you currently have, have had, or eventually will have an athletic injury. Rehabilitation following injury is both a physical and psychological process; effective recovery should include an understanding of the importance of the mind in healing the body. The emotional side of injury can often be more lasting and painful than the physical side. Some of these challenges include:

• Loss of feeling control in your life including the ability to reach important goals.

• Loss of the general benefits of exercise including stress reduction, increased energy, improved sleep, fat burning, and physical conditioning.

• Loss of self-esteem and identity — particularly for athletes who receive recognition from performance.

• Loss of a sense of invincibility.

• Loss of social network whether at the gym, on a team, or as training or playing partners.

• Fear of re-injury, loss of performance, or unsuccessful rehabilitation.

In fact, some sports psychologists have drawn a parallel between the emotional aspects of injury recovery and Elisabeth KüblerRoss’ five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Although this comparison may apply more to professional athletes than the general population, in every case coping with athletic injury does involve dealing with a variety of losses and changes in lifestyle.

HELPFUL STRATEGIES AND TECHNIQUES TO HELP IN YOUR COMEBACK FROM INJURY:

Injury/rehabilitation information — Learning more about the nature of your injury, treatment options, and the rehabilitation process will reduce fears and help return the sense of control of your outcome. Be an active participant and ask informed questions of your physician, rehab specialist, or trainer.

Positive attitude — When you are facing a painful and frustrating recovery process, your attitude and “self-talk” are all-important. A determined, optimistic, and positive resolve will keep you moving forward. A favorite quote in this regard is, “A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.”

Goal setting — Having a clear and realistic set of goals for your rehabilitation is critical. Establish a timetable for the achievement of each step in your recovery. Instead of focusing on your ultimate performance, concentrate on each recovery goal.

e on each recovery

Mental imagery — Research has shown that mental rehearsal of physical activities helps keep your neuromuscular connections activated. Imagining the execution of exercises seems to actually speed up the healing process.

Patience — “A stumble may prevent a fall.” (Thomas Fuller)

mental rehearsal of activiactivated. ng process. omas Fuller)

I SPIRIT

GATHERING INSPIRATION FROM OTHERS

WRITER:

IOlympian is incredible. Imagine waking up at a very young age knowing that you want to be the very best at something. Okay, I know that many of us have had this dream. However, this dream for Olympians is different. They not only have the dream, but a burning desire to do whatever it takes to make this happen. They do not worry that it will take years of practice or that they will have no life other than practicing their sport and increasing their skill levels. They do not worry that they will have to eat, breathe and sleep their sport until they become one with it. No, they are each unique. They are the best and we can learn so much from them.

we also learn so much. We fi possible to dream big and have that dream become reality. We discover that with intense focus we can excel at something. We are taught that even with extreme challenges and setbacks — if we believe in it strongly enough — anything is possible.

have in common that we can use in our own lives to accomplish our dreams.

Visualization Techniques

to happen. They are not just “thinking” about it. They are seeing it happen as if it were a movie in their mind’s eye. They see

SPIRIT

MMENCOURAGEM

HEROES

At some point in his life, every man dreams of being a hero. Usually those dreams involve rappelling down ice-laden mountain slopes, rescuing a damsel in distress, saving someone from sure catastrophe, or a perfectly thrown fourth-quarter 50-yard touchdown pass… and sometimes, for the really big dreamers, they might involve all these.

It is never wrong to want to be someone’s hero; it is a natural human desire to be needed, appreciated, and loved. However, it is important to understand that although heroes do sometimes perform amazing feats of courage, many times they are just ordinary people living ordinary lives. You could very well be a hero and not even know it.

I once built my children a 10-foot high fort replete with a trap door, ladder, climbing net, and a knotted rope for quick escapes. Rappelling down that rope with my kids was a moment of pure joy both for them and me. They are older now, yet they still remember and talk about “the fort” that dad built.

My wife looks to me for reassurance in an unsure world. Many times in our lives together, we have decided to go out on a limb and take a chance. Anyone with children knows this isn’t an easy thing to do. Each time we’ve done it I have given 100 percent of myself in an effort to succeed. Even when I felt unsure and would wake in the night wondering if we were doing the right thing, I kept a confident face and determined in my heart that we would be successful. With God’s help, we have succeeded each time.

Many years ago, my children were playing in the yard and I looked across the pasture next to our home and saw two fighter jets coming low across the field toward our home. They regularly practiced bomb runs in the Ocala National Forest and sometimes they flew over and shook our house violently. I knew our children would be frightened; my wife and I ran toward them while calling them to come to us. We folded them into our arms and held

our hands over their ears as the jets screamed by directly over top of us. And they were safe in our arms.

Men lead busy lives. Our jobs take up a great part of our time. Then when we are home, we use up more valuable time doing all that is necessary to maintain our house and property. Making sure we balance work with family time is vitally important. Just taking the time to throw a football around after a day’s work means the world to a child looking to you for acceptance, reassurance, and love.

Dream of being a hero? Just maybe your dreams are realized. Want to see a hero? Look in the mirror.

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” Gandhi 1869–1948. Scan with your Smartphone to watch a video of Gandhi.

MANTRAS

USE MANTRAS TO PERFORM LIKE AN OLYMPIAN

WRITER: COACH JENN LEE

As the Summer Olympic Games draw near, I’m reminded of the tools athletes use to gain a competitive edge. They work hard to master their skills and keep in shape, and a lot of their training involves workouts and diets. However, we’ve learned that their true “competitive edge” comes from millions of tiny cells that comprise their brains. Their brains supply the real power.

Why? Because to win you have to think you are a winner; in fact, you have to train your brain to tell you that you are a winner. The words and images that run through our brains determine our actions. Your mind is constantly working and if you don’t fill it with positive thoughts about how you are going to succeed, it will fill itself. Unfortunately, the idle mind tends to fill itself with negative thoughts and fears.

By the time we are 40, we have had plenty of disappointments and failures, which manifest as negative self-talk in our brains. This negative talk will keep us from our goals every time.

What if you could change the way your mind thinks and redirect your thoughts? The good news is — you can. You can use daily affirmations and mantras that align with your goals to help you achieve them. And you can train yourself to redirect your thoughts when you know they are out of alignment with your goals.

A mantra and positive images keep you moving in the right direction. One of my mantras is a quote from Gandhi: Action expresses priorities.

This keeps me in line when I want to keep watching Good Morning America when I should be working on my marketing or writing a speech. If I am watching television, my actions are not expressing my priorities.

Once you get the hang of it, filling your head with positive thoughts that align with your goals will be as normal as eating. And if a negative thought tries to creep in, it will be like that jigsaw puzzle piece that doesn’t fit. Negative thoughts will have no place in your head.

Let’s look at the short-term goal of losing 10 pounds. If you picture yourself 10 pounds lighter, or wearing jeans a size smaller, that is going to motivate you to eat less and exercise more. You have a visual goal that makes your brain feel warm and fuzzy.

On the flip side, if you keep telling yourself that you can’t lose the weight, or that you don’t like eating lettuce, you are self-sabotaging and you are probably going to feel lousy and eat a pint of Ben and Jerry’s.

Adding visual aids to your mantra will help your brain get on board faster. If your goal is to be a nationally known speaker, picture yourself up on the stage in front of a crowd of people. Imagine yourself on national television. And post an image on your wall that illustrates your dream.

Repeat your mantra daily. It could be something like: “I am speaking at the conference next year.” Or, “I am in a relationship with a handsome man who loves me.” Or, “I won the gold medal at the Olympics.”

Next, attach emotions to your

mantra. How are you going to feel when you speak to that audience, or date that man, or win that medal? Will you fill joy, exhilaration, and contentment? Find a picture of that emotion in a magazine. Create a mantra board with words and pictures. If you help your brain focus on what you hope to accomplish, it will move mountains for you. Set a goal, pull together your mantra and visual images, and you will have the power to perform like an Olympian. I promise!

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COST

GOING FOR THE GOLD: THE TRIUMPH, THE TRAGEDY… AND THE COST OF BEING THERE

The cost to organize and produce The Games has often been staggering, and the upcoming Games in London will be no exception. It is well to note here that the modern Olympic Games date back to 1896 when the Ancient Olympic Games were re-vitalized by Baron Pierre de Coubertin. Since the relaunch of the Modern Games, only one spectacle has shown a bottomline profit. Can you guess which one it was? Check your answer below!*

When it comes to organizing The Games, the numbers are BIG! I first became aware of just how big at the Centennial Games of the XXV Olympiad in Atlanta in 1996. Atlanta hosted 10,500 athletes from more than 130 countries and engaged 70,000 volunteers! As one of those 70,000 volunteers, I put in long hours for 19 days to help make it happen. Travel, meals, and lodging were all at my own expense, though my uniforms were compliments of Hanes, and my shoes compliments of

Adidas. In short, the Olympic Games would not be possible without the volunteers and the corporate sponsors.

Yes, the Olympic Games are truly a spectacle of size, emotion, and hard dollar cost… and that’s just for the set up.

Looking ahead to London’s Olympic show, let’s run a few numbers!

The Aquatic Center alone was originally estimated to cost $11,250,000. Recently that cost was re-estimated to be $363,000,000. The Aquatic Center has a spectator capacity of 17,500. It is typically sold out for all 10 sessions. The Olympic Stadium in London will hold 80,000 spectators, and will host the opening and closing ceremonies and all athletic events (track and field). It, too, is anticipated to be sold out for all events. Estimated cost to build is $760,000,000.

It is estimated that the London Games will be among the largest ever, hosting some 250,000 spectators over a competition period of 19 days. (Some competitions

are held prior to the opening ceremonies.)

The most popular events are athletics, swimming, and gymnastics. Single ticket prices for all sports begin around $75 for balcony seats to early events such as preliminary rounds, with tickets to final events costing nearly $1,100 for up-close seating. Ticket prices reflect the popularity of the event and the capacity of the venue, so a spectator can expect to pay around $1,000 or more for premier seating at something like the basketball finals. Finals of swimming events are at $700 per ticket, for cycling around $500, for athletics around $1,100. Sports less popular with spectators, such as wrestling, have tickets available for as little as $30.

A single ticket to the always spectacular opening ceremonies will command as much as $3,000 per ticket for the best seats, while the less affluent can hug the rafters (as I have done twice) for as little as $30. Closing ceremony tickets hover around $2,300

for premier seating. There will be some 650 sessions of competition in 30 separate venues. A session is either morning, afternoon, or evening. An estimated 8.8 million tickets will be sold, with 90 percent of them under $100. Those under 16 can take advantage of “pay your age” at more than 200 different sessions, while those over 60 pay only $24. Disabled spectators also qualify for special pricing to selected sessions. Oh, and did I mention that newborns need a ticket, too? This is one time when it may be more prudent to check the kiddies with grandma before leaving home.

As a financial advisor for nearly thirty years, I always love to do the math, so I set about to estimate the cost per person for an Olympic adventure that I personally would enjoy. My arithmetic just about wore out the battery in my iPhone calculator!

As might be expected, event tickets are not the only big ticket item. The first two financial challenges are getting there and pre-booking a place

WRITER: ELLEN B. WILCOX, GEPC

Man of the Year, 1984, was Peter Ueberroth, architect of the XXIII Olympiad in Los Angeles, the only financially profitable Games of the Modern Era.

to store luggage and shower. (Sleeping is optional! The parties go on all night!) Air fare weighs in around $1,400 for my imagined round trip. Very modest lodging, not easy to find, will nick my budget about $300 per night for 15 nights. Zowie! That’s $5,900 on my credit card… and I haven’t left home or purchased the event tickets yet!

I consider opening and closing ceremonies to be mandatory events, so I opted for something just a bit below the rafters at a somewhat reasonable total cost of $450.

Since I have spent years watching, organizing, and officiating swim meets, I simply must have tickets to all swimming finals. (You’ll have your own “must do” list.)

Swimming is popular with spectators making the tickets among the pricier ones. Cost notwithstanding, it’s my personal passion, so I’ll again go for balcony seating (best overall view anyway), which will hit my credit card for about $375.

I have several friends who are Olympic Gold Medalists in athletics, so track and field also holds a special place in my heart. Thus, I will have one low priced ticket to an event-laden evening at Olympic Stadium for a modest $300. The best seats for this same session will cost $1,100, so I am reminding myself of how much I am “saving!”

Finally, I’ve decided to see the Gold Medal men’s basketball game because I’m

certain in my soul that the U.S. will be playing it! Again I opt for a seat well above the floor, but short of the rafters. Cost for that ticket sets me back another $187.

Adding in the “miscellaneous” cost of pricey snacks and beverages, I allow about $50 plus-per-day or around $500 for my body fuel. (I know from my previous experiences that “real” meals are unlikely during The Games.) Toss in an extra $200 for souvenirs, airport transfers, and local transportation between venues, and the final tally comes to something close to a whopping $8,000!

Check it out, my dear readers. What is “an experience of a lifetime” worth?

If being physically present to

see the Olympic Games is an item on your bucket list, by all means go for the gold… remembering that “we can’t take it with us!”

Or, just hurry off to Sam’s Club and buy that new 80-inch flat-screen TV you’ve been drooling over! While you’re there, pick up some British Ale, some bangers and buns, and content yourself with being an armchair traveler and spectator with front row seating for the XXX Olympiad. You can still go for the gold, cheer on your favorite athletes, and visit multiple venues without spending a small fortune.

And, by the way, your financial advisor will be pleased to help you invest any “savings” recognized!

SOURCE: http://www.therichest.org/sports/2012-london-most-expensive-olympics-tickets/

Ellen B Wilcox is a Graduate Estate Planning Consultant and a Registered Principal with, and offers securities through, LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC. Ms Wilcox is President and CEO of Wilcox Wealth Management, which is not affiliated with LPL. She may be reached at Ellen@ellenwilcox.com or www.ellenwilcox.com .

According to The Richest People.com. offi cial Summer Olympics 2012 “prestige tickets which include food and drinks along with a seat” will cost $7,300 per person.

CLEARANCE

SAVING ON NAME BRANDS

WRITER: TANYA SENSENEY

How many times have you heard “Mom, I need new shoes!” or “Dad, I need to go to the mall for a new dress!”? Maybe you need a new outfit for a work or family event. Shopping at the mall can be very costly if you do not know how to navigate the sales. I am a

mom of three; my oldest is 14 and my middle child is 10 and a diva for fashion. They love the name brands like Aéropostale, American Eagle, Old Navy, and Hollister. Our budget does not allow for a spur-of-themoment shopping trip to one of these stores; instead a plan of attack is needed.

Sale and clearance: Shop only the sale and clearance items. When a new fashion line arrives in stores, it will go on sale within three to four weeks. If you find that an item you previously purchased is now less, then check the store policy and see if a manager will refund the difference. Many stores will. My family knows we always start at the clearance racks first. Buying name brand clothes from the clearance rack saves money on what you need, so you can have what you want.

Online shopping:

Shopping online can save you dollars also. Every other week or so, one of the name brand stores listed above has a sale online. Over the summer I was able to order my teenager six shirts and a hoodie from Aeropostale for under $70 by shopping their $8 t-shirt sale online. If I had purchased the same t-shirts and hoodie in the store it would have cost over $200. Granted he cannot wear the

hoodie now, but in the fall he will because I bought the next size up while it was on clearance. Many stores will offer free shipping on orders over $50.

Shop with coupons:

Before you head to your favorite store, check the website for coupons. Many can be downloaded to your smartphone also. By taking this extra step you could save yourself hundreds of dollars on name-brand clothing, shoes, jewelry, and more! One of my favorite sites for store coupons is MyRetailHelper.com also check out my site www. DivineSavings.com. For more retail therapy diva style!

Store loyalty cards: Check with your favorite stores for a loyalty rewards program (not a credit card). As another great way to save sign up to start earning points and rewards on the items you are already buying.

SOURCE: http://ecofriendlyfashion.blogspot.com/p /fashion-industry-facts.html

The fashion industry is the second largest user of water in the world.

Over 90 million items of clothing end up in landfi ll sites globally each year.

SAVINGS

HOW TO BEAT THE FLORIDA HEAT

WRITER: KATE R. SHEAROUSE

Tired of getting those astronomical utility bills during the summer months? Start saving energy and reducing your utility bill now with the following common sense ways to beat the heat.

According to Tim Holt, the president and owner of the highly successful Central Florida air conditioning and electrical contracting company Environment Design Systems, it is recommended that the thermostat in a properly insulated home or condominium be set between 78–80 F during the hot, Florida summer months. Holt also recommends that your heating system be set to 68–70 F during our Florida winters. If you want the most economical operation, set it on “auto.” If you want a stable, more even temperature with more comfort, set it on “run.” Holt cautions that those with certain health issues affected by temperature and humidity need to consult with their physicians to discuss special air conditioning and heating needs.

The higher you set your thermostat in the summer, the less it will cost to cool your home. Energy Star has calculated that you will save 2–3 percent on the cooling portion of your utility bill for every degree that you keep your thermostat above 80 F during the summer. For instance, if you keep your temperature at 78 F and have a $100 utility bill, you can adjust the setting to 82 F and potentially save up to 6 percent, or $6. So, you can essentially match your usage to your budget.

In addition to selecting the right temperature to run your air conditioner, here are some additional tips and tricks. The use of ceiling fans in your home can make you feel up to 5 F cooler. Keeping window treatments closed during the day blocks your home from heat generated by sunlight. Wearing lightweight clothing when you are home will also help you feel cooler. Closing vents in infrequently used rooms in your home redirects airflow to more frequently used areas of your home. Holt also advises you to set up a preventive maintenance schedule with your licensed air conditioning contractor to make sure that your air conditioning unit is clean and running efficiently. At the very least, be sure that your air filters are changed on a monthly basis for optimum operation and efficiency.

Companies like Energy Efficiency, Inc. and your local utility department can also help keep you cool this summer without breaking the bank by conducting home energy audits to help you assess the efficiency of your system and identify all the ways you can save on your energy bill.

Florida summers are full of sunny skies and beautiful beach days. But, they are also full of brutal temperatures! Luckily, now you have tips to keep your home cool without having to spend a fortune!

Lake Center of H.O.P.E.

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Downtown Clermont Farmers Market

Fresh produce, homemade soaps, and unique handcrafted gifts are just a few of the items available every Sunday from 9a.m.–2p.m. in downtown Clermont. Come stroll along Montrose Street between 7th and 8th streets and see what vendors have available. For more information, contact Cheryl Fishel at 407.625.3818.

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Tuesday Farmers Market

Every Tuesday the Lady Lake Farmers Market offers area residents fresh produce and locally made crafts from 9a.m.–1p.m. at the Log Cabin Park at 106 S. Highway 441, Lady Lake. Bring your own reusable grocery bags and stock up on local honey, organic meats, fish and shrimp, homemade pastas, and organic free-range eggs. Plants and handcrafted jewelry are also available. For more information visit www.ladylakechamber.com.

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PUN Multiple Sclerosis Support Group

The Pity Us Not (PUN) Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support Group meets from 10–11a.m. in Garden Conference Room F of Florida Hospital Waterman. Join this group for more information on managing a healthy and positive life while also battling MS. For more information, contact David Johnson at 352.638.0663 or email pityusnot@hotmail.com.

Wildwood Growers Market

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The City of Wildwood, in conjunction with the University of Florida, invites locals and visitors to shop for fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables. The market has expanded to offer handmade crafts and live entertainment every Saturday from 7a.m.–2p.m. at the City Hall Courtyard Square. Visit www.sumterchamber.org.

Health Wellness and Fun Fair

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Receive free medical screenings, meet with specialty doctors and dentists, learn how to relieve back pain, gain knowledge about nutrition and healthy living tips, and more! This family-friendly day will be filled with activities for all ages from 10a.m.–2p.m. at First United Methodist Church’s Wesley Center, 950 7th Street, Clermont. All proceeds support New Beginnings’ Homeless Recovery Programs. For more information, visit www.NewBeginningsLake.org.

Learn-2-Row (July 14, 15, 21)

The Lake County Rowing Association invites you to try rowing. As a sport or just a unique experience, rowing can be an exciting and healthy exercise for adults and children ages 14 and older. Early- and late-morning sessions are offered on Saturdays and Sundays from May through July. Cost is $85 per person and can be applied toward

membership fee. To register or for more details, call 407.342.2935 or email lakecountyrowing@yahoo.com.

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The Triangle Tri

Spring Meadows Seventh-day Adventist Church presents this community-based event that encourages people to begin moving, have fun, and accomplish goals. Held at Lake Joanna Park in Eustis, the event begins at 8a.m. Events include: T4 triathlon (super sprint) with 200-yard swim, 3.3-mile bike ride, and 1.1-mile run for $25; sprint triathlon with 600-yard swim, 11-mile bike ride, and 3.3-mile run for $40; duathlons with 1.1-mile run/11-mile bike ride, and 2.2-mile run for $25; aquabike with 600-yard swim and 11mile bike ride for $25; and parent-supervised splash ‘n dash for the kids for $10. For more information visit www.SignMeUp.com/81905.

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Celebrate Christmas in July with Bosshardt and Marzek Plastic Surgery Associates. Bring a new unwrapped toy to be donated to the Adopt-a-Child or Two, Inc. and become eligible for valuable door prizes. Participate in a question-and-answer session with allergen representatives , enjoy a free chair massage by Therapy Touch Massage during the event, visit with Golden Triangle YMCA representatives, tour our surgery center, make appointments for procedures, event-only discounts, and much more! Bring a nonpatient to the event and receive a $25 gift certificate. Reception will take place at 1879 Nightingale Lane, Suite A-2 in Tavares from 5–7 p.m. Reserve your space today by calling 352.742.0336.

Women’s Health

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Partners in Health, through the Golden Triangle YMCA, is now offering members free monthly senior wellness programs designed to promote healthy living for seniors, including: Doc Talks, health screenings, vendor fairs, and, scholarships and incentives for seniors to join the YMCA activities. Don’t wait to start living a healthy and active lifestyle! From 9–10:30a.m. at 1465 David Walker Road, Tavares. For more information, call 352.343.1144 or visit www.ymcacentralflorida.com.

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Stepping Out for Education

This local version of Dancing with the Stars hosted by the Education Foundation of Lake County presents eight area celebrities dancing the fox trot, rumba, cha cha, swing, and tango with professional dancers from around the state. Audience voting is combined with judges’ scores to determine the winner. The event will be held at Lake Receptions in Mount Dora with cocktails at 5:30p.m., dinner at 7p.m., and competition at 8p.m. Seating is limited and has sold out for six years: reservation deadline is July 8. Tickets are $125 per person and include a five-course gourmet meat, wine and beer bar, dancing, and a vote for the star of your choice. Preferred seating is available for an additional $25. Call 352.326.1265 or email cullenc@ lakek12.fl.us.

Rajab Abu Khadrah, MD, FACG

Khalid Maqsood, MD, FACP, FACG

Dr. José Diaz Board-Certified in Internal and Pulmonary Medicine. Privileges at LRMC, The Villages Regional Hospital and Florida Hospital Waterman.

Dr. Marjery Lopez Board-Certified in Internal and Pulmonary Medicine. Privileges at LRMC and The Villages Regional Hospital.

The local ve rsion of The local version of Dancing with the Stars Dancing with the Stars

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Lake Receptions • Mount Dora, Florida Cocktails 5:30pm, Dinner 7pm, Competition 8pm

Eight area celebrities will be dancing the fox trot, rumba, cha cha, swing and tango with professional dancers from around the state. Each dancer has received 20 hours of instruction and is ready to perform in front of nationally renowned judges and you. Audience voting will be combined with judges’ scores to name the winner of Stepping Out for Education, a local version of “Dancing with the Stars”

Event R ese r vation Event Reservation

Seating is limited and has sold out for the past 6 years. Reservation deadline is July 8, 2012. General seating assigned on reservation return. Tickets are $125 per person and include a five course gourmet meal, wine and beer bar, dancing, and a vote for the star of your choice. For an additional $25 per person you can upgrade to preferred seating.

Call 352.326.1265 for reservations

cullen-battc@lake.k12.fl.us • www.edfoundationlake.com

Presented by Presented

Shaw Charitable Trust

The Stars of 2012 The Stars of 2012

Mark Brionez

Sharon Nobles

Al Cardiello

Amy Cockcroft

Vanessa Grant Oliver

Marc RobertzSchwartz

Darren Gray

Robin Paquette

IT’S OUT OF SIGHT

Imagine what it would feel like to be blind and eat in total darkness. That was the idea behind New Vision for Independence’s second annual Dining in the Dark event, which was held at Mission Inn Resort in Howey-in-the-Hills. The lights were turned off and diners journeyed into a unique world where smell, taste, sound, and texture were experienced in a whole new way. Members of the Lake County Sheriff’s SWAT team served dinner wearing night-vision goggles.

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1. Rick Lembrick and Betty Felton

2. Amy Giraldo and Randy Elwood

3. Caroline Breuche and Sande Singer

4. Gloria Bailey, Wynderlon Blue, and Valerie Winsett

5. Members of the Lake County SWAT team

6. Marcia Haye and Valerie Anderson

7. Wesley and Rachel Owen, Cindy Sheffield, and Terrie Kirts

8. Betsy Stoutmorrill and Don Morrill

PHOTOGRAPHER: FRED LOPEZ

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A QUIET RIDE

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The Ride of Silence honored two beloved fathers and all their fellow cyclists injured or killed by motorists. Participants wore a black or red bandana around their arms, black if they lost someone in a cycling accident and red if they themselves suffered a cycling accident. Sara McLarty and Lacy Nickell hosted the Ride of Silence to honor their fathers, Brent McLarty and Harry Nickell, both killed in cycling accidents where the motorist was at fault. This free event was not a fundraiser or a race, just a slow-moving, quiet ride of remembrance intended to foster bicycle safety awareness.

1. Jackson Babington

2. Lacey Nickell

3. Trish Warr

4. Gavin Grogan

5. “In Memory of Brent McLarty & Harry Nickell” Team

6. Adriana Castillo

7. Kevin and Nora Rose Grogan

8. Jay Draper and Tracy Draper

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TAKING A SWING AT TENNIS

Cesar Villarroel Tennis Academy held an open house at Mission Inn Resort and Club. Villarroel, an experienced tennis instructor, runs the academy and teaches students the finer points of tennis and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Additionally, Villarroel emphasizes the importance of sportsmanship and expects players to exhibit good moral character on and off the court.

1. Harrison Lew

2. Andon Gray (door prize winner)

3. Sophia Husebo, Lanny Husebo, and Caroline Husebo

4. Shruti Mascarenhas, Srinivas Attanti, Bharathi Attanti, and Adina Ion

5. Academy Attendees

6. Cesar Villarroel

7. Nancy Davito, Tommy Villarroel, Cesar Villarroel, and Chris Villarroel

8. Jessica Lew, Alicia Lew, Harrison Lew , and June Lew

PHOTOGRAPHER: RON VANDEVANDER

If you answered “YES” to these questions, you may be experiencing a medical condition known as “Low Testosterone” or “Low T.”

As men age, over time they experience a decrease in testosterone. For many men, this loss of testosterone can result in reduced sex drive, less energy and decreased pleasure in life. Our offices can determine if “Low T” is the cause of your symptoms and effectively treat your condition to get you back in the game.

PHOTOGRAPHER: FRED LOPEZ

Many Faces of Cancer. One Center for Hope.

From advanced diagnostics and treatment services to clinical trials for the newest therapies, Florida Hospital Waterman Cancer Institute offers the most sophisticated technology and services available to detect and treat cancer.

oncologists, medical oncologists, surgeons, and other clinical professionals our comprehensive program provides a collaborative approach to determining the most appropriate individualized treatment plan for each patient – all leading to the best possible outcome.

Florida Hospital Waterman Cancer Institute is by far the most experienced cancer program in Central Florida. For more information about our cancer treatment options, please call 352.253.3610.

“I did the research and chose to come here over every other cancer center in the

Holly, Cancer Survivor