Seniors Today Volusia Edition July 6th 2012

The Senior Newspaper Serving Volusia & Flagler Counties For 21 Years—COMPLIMENTARY COPY

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July 6, 2012

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oming up this year is a birthday I never anticipated. My family wants to honor me but they knew it wouldn’t be good to surprise me. Why? Because I’m not as old as my age! We decided on an un-birthday celebration. The family from Georgia (all who can come) are renting a condo on the beach… a place with five swimming pools.

I suspect we will be spending a lot of time there. With that in mind, I have been spending time recalling my life experiences, with gratitude that we weren’t faced with some of the things young people face today.

I remember the heavy wooden one-lane bridge that was always scary to cross. From about 5-years-old I would feel my heart skip a beat when driven to Hickory Tree by Grandma and Pap. They made weekly trips into town for shopping and often took me home with them. I loved being with my grandparents but always dreaded crossing the old bridge.

Each time the bridge came into view, Pap had to blow the horn to alert anyone on the other side that he was about to cross. At the end of the one-way-at-a-time bridge was a church on a hill. I focused on looking at the beautiful church and it helped me.

Once we crossed the bridge, my peace of mind was restored and my heart quit racing.

Having faced the church and crossed over the bridge, Pap would take a left turn on the bowl-shaped road to their country home. I couldn’t express it then but riding alongside the deep green water with its smooth, sparkling river rocks peeking through, creating waterfalls, I had the feeling of traveling back in time. I imagined passing little Will, a boy in his overalls, fishing all alone with only his mutt of a dog keeping him company.

Visiting in the country where it was extremely quiet, Pap would entertain me with magic tricks or challenge me to a game of checkers. I always appreciated the fact that Pap played to win, because even as a little girl, it would have insulted me if he let me win. I always recognized when someone was just trying to be nice and let me win and that was no fun.

Grandma would take me to the well where the milk was kept cold; she’d take me berry picking or to the garden to gather pole beans or other veggies. We’d take the pole beans to the porch and sit and break them for cooking or canning.

In my 40s, I returned to the South Holston River area to attend the funeral of a dear uncle that I hadn’t seen for many years but always carried a memory of him as a hero in WWII. As I was being transported, along with

You Name It …by Kitty Maiden

others, to the church where the funeral was to be held. I didn’t know which church until we rounded a curve. To my utter amazement, it was the church that had greeted me so many times as a child. It was a serendipity moment when it came into view.

Lacking the fear experienced as a little girl, I saw, standing in front of the church… the old bridge. It was coming apart and was closed to traffic, but still open to my heart.

That was the week that, having read in the obits that someone was from “Troublesome Hollow,” I copied the words down.

Years later, remembering that, it became the title of my first book. Those who read the book said I should do a sequel, for leaving the heroine at a fairly young age left them wondering what the rest of her life was like. I started the sequel ages ago… only wrote 30 pages and still sort of plan to take it to completion... someday.

My world in town bore no comparison to days spent in the country. With younger siblings around and friends coming and going at the house all the time everything was totally different. The variety of life really spiced it up!

Do as I do. Enjoy life… stay young … keep good memories and throw the bad ones away… and if you feel like it, have an un-birthday party! ST Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.

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What’s Happening Around Town…

Technology Classes The Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle will help adults get connected with a series of free technology classes in July. Upcoming programs include: • Introduction to computers and the Internet: 2 to 4 P.M., Tuesday, July 10.

• Nook workshop: 10 A.M. to NOON, Thursday, July 12.

• Kindle workshop: 11 A.M. to 1 P.M., Monday, July 16.

• Advanced computers and Internet: 2 to 4 P.M., Tuesday, July 24.

Participants are asked to bring fully charged laptops, e-readers, and cables.

Ten laptops are available for people who don’t have one. The library has free Wi-Fi throughout the building. Reservations are required and may be made by calling 386-322-5152, ext. 28.

Free Caregiver’s Day Need a break from caregiving? First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach is providing free Caregiver’s Day Out that includes food, fun, and special attention for care receivers. The days are from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. on Sat., July 14; Thurs., Aug. 9; Sat., Sept. 15; and Thurs., Oct. 11 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach. For information, call Sherry at 386-677-3581, ext. 311. This is a wonderful opportunity for caregivers to have a break and know that their loved ones are being cared for.

Pain Relief Seminar

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Dr. Charng-Shen Wang will host a free seminar on benefits of acupuncture for pain relief for Neuropathy at ARC Acupuncture and Physical Therapy, 2501 S. Volusia Ave, Orange City on July 25 at 5:30 P.M. Dr Wang will be available for all questions and will share success stories of pain relief from all types of neuropathic pain. Seating is limited. Please call Sandi at 386-6758406 for additional information or to reserve your seat.

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Port Orange invites you to the next lecture on July 13 at the Adult Center Annex, 3738 Halifax Dr. beginning at 1 P.M. The lecture will cover the once famous landmark restaurant—Sweetwater’s. Located on Halifax Drive, it served great seafood cuisine that was loved by many from 1981 until it closed in April 2005. Purchased by a local developer to make way for the Riverwalk development, the building was demolished in 2006. For more information, call Kent at 386-506-5522.

History Lecture

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Osteoporosis And Pain Management You won’t want to miss nationally known Dr. Richard Passwater, Jr., Phd. as he speaks on the topic of osteoporosis and pain management without drugs.

This free lecture will be hosted by Loves Whole Foods, 275 Williamson Blvd., Ormond Beach. Reserve your seats now by calling 386-677-5236.

Learning, Living & Laughing Series Bishop’s Glen, 900 LPGA Blvd., Holly Hill has a series of free seminars during the month of July. Topics include: Veterans Aid And Attendance Benefits on Wed., July 11 at 6 P.M.; Caregiver Support Group on Wed., July 18 at 1:30 P.M.; Keep Your Home vs. Moving To A Retirement Community on Fri., July 20 at 11 A.M.; Outpatient Therapy Presentation on Mon., July 23 at 11 A.M.; Parkinson’s Meeting on Wed., July 25 at 2 P.M.; and the Holly Hill Chamber presents Meet The Candidates For Holly Hill City Government on Tue., July 31 at 7 P.M. RSVP to 386-226-9110.

Auditions Ormond Beach Senior Theater Workshop will conduct open auditions for Anything Goes, a musical with music and lyrics by Cole Porter, at 9 A.M. on Friday, Sept. 7, in the Conference Room at the Performing Arts Center in Ormond Beach, 399 North US Route 1.

Rehearsals will begin on Tuesday, Sept.

11 from 9 A.M. till NOON. Productions dates for the play are Jan. 11, 12, and 13. For more information, call 386-6763375 Tuesday-Friday, from 1 to 5 P.M.

E-Reader Workshop Learn how to download library ebooks and audio books onto your ereader during free workshops at the Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St. on Tuesday, July 17. The sessions will focus on Nooks at 1 P.M.; Kindles at 2 P.M.; and Androids, iPads, iPhones, and iPod Touches at 3 P.M. Participants are encouraged to bring their devices and ask questions. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the library. Reservations are not required. For more details, please call 386-676-4191.

Exploratory Writing Discover your creative side and explore new ideas in writing the first Thurs.day of each month at the Ormond Beach Library, 30 S. Beach St. at 10 A.M. No experience required. For details, contact Lark at 386-852-0736.

Caregiving Seminar Learn the financial, physical, legal, and emotional aspects of caregiving from a panel of senior resource experts at a free informative meeting on Thursday, July 12 at 11 A.M. at Grand Villa, 535 N. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach. Reserve your seat and RSVP by July 11 to 386-868-0717.

Hip Pain Workshop If you are having difficulty getting up from a chair, walking after hip replacement surgery, putting on shoes, or having pain in groin, upper thigh, hip, buttock or while lying on your side— this workshop is for you. This workshop, presented by Cheryl J. Wynn, DPT will be held on Tues., July 24 from 5:30-7 P.M. The fee is just $10 but bring a friend and both attend free. For questions or to RSVP, call 386-257-2672.

Food Safety And Nutrition Learn about food safety and nutrition during a free workshop at 2 P.M., Friday, July 13, at the Edgewater Public Library, 103 Indian River Blvd. A representative from the Northeast Florida Area Health Education Center (AHEC) will provide information on the safe storage and preparation of food and give tips on healthy eating habits. Reservations are required and may be made by calling the library at 386-424-2916. For more information about services offered by the Northeast Florida AHEC, contact Sherri Cheshire at 904-482-0189.

Support Group Alzheimer's Support The A.C.E.S. (Alzheimer's Caregiver Education & Support) offer caregivers support and practical care suggestions and tips for everyday living. The group meets the 2nd Saturday each month at Our Lady Of Lourdes, 201 University Blvd., Daytona Beach. For information, call 386-214-3833.

Grief Support Group There is a grief support group for New Smyrna Beach and the surrounding areas that meets at the NSB Library at 1001 S. Dixie Hwy. the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 1:30–3 P.M. Anyone who has lost a loved one is welcome to join this group. For details, call 386-426-2633 or 386-428-6458.

Parkinson’s Support There is a Parkinson’s Support Group in Flagler County that meets the first Sunday of every other month at 3 P.M. at Florida Hospital—Flagler. For meeting dates, call 386-445-3371.

Advance Fee Schemes

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s I wrote in a recent article, I recently gave a talk regarding Scams, Shams, And Flimflams.

As I was preparing for the talk, I came across a great number of government and non-government websites providing information on these matters. This information came from the FBI’s site, Common Fraud Schemes http://www.fbi. gov/scams-safety/fraud/fraud#advfee The FBI site says “An advance fee scheme occurs when the victim pays money to someone in anticipation of receiving something of greater value—such as a loan, contract, investment, or gift—and then receives little or nothing in return.”

“The variety of advance fee schemes is limited only by the imagination of the con artists who offer them.” The scammers may report that they have information about money that has been found, an inheritance, a refund, a sweepstakes or lottery winning, or another opportunity. The victim will be asked to pay a finder’s fee, a good-faith fee, or other advance fee.

Our local newspaper has reported how locals have fallen for such frauds recently in this area.

The FBI site offers tips to avoid these scams and others. The primary tip is to remember the following statement: If something appears too good to be true, it probably is. The site offers the following list of tips:

“…be suspect if you are asked to pay in advance to receive something unexpected.”

“Know who you are dealing with. If you have not heard of a person or company that you intend to do business with, learn more about them. Visit the business location, check with the Better Business Bureau, or consult with your bank, an attorney, or the police.

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“Be wary of businesses that operate out of post office boxes or mail drops and do not have a street address. Also be suspicious when dealing with persons who do not have a direct telephone line and who are never in when you call, but always return your call later.”

Also, because many of these scams originate in other countries, be particularly wary when you are requested to send money or other property outside the United States.

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ow nice it is to see a huge American flag spotlighted atop a high building, over a business, or adorning local thoroughfares. Yes... the flag belongs at the park, the post office, and heading a parade, but it is also at home over a business or residence.

For a while it seemed the flag was an endangered species. Some folks mocked ‘Ole Glory’ during the Vietnam era.

They seemed to delight in embarrassing the nation with their public displays of disrespect. Fortunately, most of that has faded. Achieving and celebrating our nation’s 200th birthday, helped. Flag raising is no longer flag razing.

Why fly a flag? For the same reason you wear a college ring or a wedding ring.

Pride. You've made a commitment. It makes a statement about your thinking, your intent, and your freedom.

America makes daily contributions to the betterment of the world’s population.

Under the stars and stripes America has accepted the world's tired and poor, its huddled masses yearning to be free... its homeless, tempest tossed. Even people who hate the U.S. want to live here.

Using freedom, American scientist, researchers, and entrepreneurs have made contributions to the betterment of people everywhere. We are still the world’s most dependable leader.

Our medical system has taught us the value of a healthy body. Americans jog 28 million miles daily... seven times the distance of our national roadways. Life span has jumped from 38 to 78 years, and thousands of Americans live to see 100. We've conquered diphtheria, small pox, typhoid, measles, TB, pneumonia, and polio, and we're gaining on hepatitis, sickelcel anemia, MS, MD, cancer, and aids. People around the world are alive today due to our work on the heartlung machine, dialysis, and the CAT scan.

Dentists are seemingly putting themselves out of business with better dental care, better toothpaste.

The American Red Cross stands as a world beacon in the distribution of safe blood products. We refill 2,000 people every day.

Just a few years ago people would have died of diseases that are now eliminated or controlled with something as simply as vaccination. In 1908 manure fleas brought on a cholera epidemic that killed 20,000. That threat is now virtually nonexistent. We are cleanliness

conscious due to constantly rising sanitation standards.

Happy Talk …by George & Peggy Goldtrap

The fight for cleaner air is due in part to the free press. We’ve learned what dirty air does to our health. Who would have thought just a few years ago that smokers would be in the minority and that the pollution it creates would be unwelcome in public areas?

Years ago, a German biologist predicted that 1970 would be a year of starvation for this world.

Thanks to free enterprise farming, it didn't happen.

The year yielded bumper crops in an America that has only 6 percent of the worlds land surface. Less that 3 percent of us are farmers. Our marketplace yields almost endless choices, the result of free agriculture. Food is so abundant we throw out or share with others, 200,000 tons of eatable food daily. The late Dr. Dixy Lee Ray, former governor of a northwestern state once said, “For the first time in history we take for granted that food will be available whenever we wish to buy it.”

What other nations can boast of an almost 100 percent guarantee that the public water supply, in even the smallest hamlet, will be safe?

Sure there's a lot more to be done.

Just walk through the children's ward of any hospital... or through the geriatric ward or through a long term care nursing facility. It'll tear at your heart.

Remember, everything is relative to time and time marches on. In America it marches fearlessly.

America is beautiful, clean, and healthy. She has her problems, but problems are fraught with opportunity, and opportunity and freedom go together well. America's not perfect. I wouldn’t argue otherwise. We aren't building walls to keep citizens in. America is great because America is good. If she ceases to be good... then she’ll cease to be great!

Fly a flag for freedom. Be proud of your American heritage. Happy birthday America! ST George and Peggy Goldtrap are both actors, speakers, and writers living in Ormond By The Sea. Contact them at geo rgegoldtrap@gmail.com

It’s Hot—Drink Plenty Of Fluids

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ummer is here and that means hot, hot weather. It’s important to remember to drink plenty of fluids to keep your body well hydrated and healthy.

Sipping water throughout the day will help keep you hydrated. Which beverages is the best choice? Selections range from tap water, vitamin water, sports and energy drinks, there are some important differences.

Water is always an excellent choice. Since the human body is made up of mostly water, it makes sense to replenish it with water. Water helps to replace the electrolytes your body needs to keep it functioning properly. It has no calories and does not supply energy, just fluid replacement. Try to add zest to water with a lemon or lime slice, (actually any fruit of your choosing will do).

Sports drinks enhance fluid replacement along with some minerals and carbohydrates.

These can be lost if you are sweating. If you are actively engaged in sports or exercise or outdoor activities for long periods of time, a drink with additional benefits may be called for.

However, the calories can really add up so think before you choose a sports drink.

Energy drinks generally contain large amounts of calories and carbohydrates. A stimulant such as caffeine is generally the source of energy. The caffeine content of these drinks can have the opposite affect causing fluid loss, making them a poor choice for fluid replacement since it acts as a diuretic.

Vitamin water or fitness water typically has some vitamins, minerals, and carbohydrates

added. These drinks provide only a very small amount of nutrients (not enough to count), however their flavor makes them more desirable than plain water. Is it worth the higher costs?

Often, these drinks are sweetened with high fructose corn syrup and research has found a link to weight gain. Also, the size of a typical sport or energy drink is usually 16 to 20 oz. which is considered two to two and ½ servings per bottle. You could be doubling the calories you consume and not even realize it.

The sweeteners themselves may not quench your thirst, leaving you still thirsty for the real

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Life …by Kathy M. Bryant thing. Fruits and vegetables and their juices are other good sources of fluids. They do contribute calories as well as minerals and vitamins and some fiber. Look for juices with no sugar added to cut down on calories. Try making your own smoothie by blending several of your favorite fruits for a refreshing treat. The higher cost of fruits and vegetables are worth the added benefits. ST Kathy M. Bryant is with the Volusia County Extension Office. For further information, call 386-822-5778. All Extension Service programs are free and open to the public.

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Guardian ad Litem Program

by LaShawnda Harkness, Circuit Director

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rescription drug abuse, economic uncertainty, and abandonment are just a few reasons children enter foster care. In the Volusia, Putnam, and Flagler counties there were 5,285 calls to the State Abuse Hotline alleging abuse from January–September, 2011. Some of those calls resulted in children needing an Advocate to help them navigate the system and protect their interests in court.

An Advocate or Guardian ad Litem (GAL) is a volunteer who are your neighbors, corner store clerk, or mail man. They have been trained to represent the best interests of this vulnerable population in court. Currently there are nearly 1,000 children in foster care in Volusia, Putnam, and Flagler counties. There is an intense need to ensure their rights are represented and heard.

It is their human right to be protected.

Every child has a right to thrive, to be treated with dignity, and to live in a safe, loving home. Every child deserves a fighting chance.

To ensure they get a fighting chance, the Program needs to have a volunteer for each child. While the Program has more volunteers than ever, and is representing more children than ever, that fact is meaningless to those children with no GAL to represent their best interests. To represent all children in the system, the GAL Program must continue to recruit volunteers so that it may ultimately be able to represent all abused, abandoned, and neglected children.

We have seen first hand the transformation a GAL volunteer can have on a child. For example, a 9-year-old child was receiving representation from the GAL Program. At the time she was removed from her mother, there were no family members able to care for her.

Subsequently, the child was placed in

foster care. Her grandmother came forward to have visits so the child could eventually live with her. While meeting with the child at a monthly visit, the child told the GAL Volunteer repeatedly that she did not want to live with her grandmother.

The child made numerous allegations against the grandmother including alcohol misuse and inappropriate interaction.

At a court hearing, the GAL Volunteer objected to the child being placed with the grandmother until family counseling could address the child’s concerns. The GAL Volunteer did not believe it was in the child’s best interest for the child to live with the grandmother until the child’s concerns were addressed. The GAL Volunteer advocated for these services.

Ultimately, the volunteer was successful getting the court to order family counseling prior to the child being placed in the grandmother’s custody.

Once the therapist recommended the grandmother was a suitable placement, the child was placed with her. If it had not been for the GAL Volunteer, this child’s interest may not have been met.

Please consider becoming a volunteer and help support the children of Volusia and Flagler counties. ST Go to www.guardianadlitem.org and see how you can help. For additional information, contact the Circuit Recruiter, Jennifer Peets 386-239-7803.

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Acupuncture And Neuropathy

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ccording to Mayo Clinic, neuropathy is nerve damage to the peripheral nervous system which causes pain and numbness in the hands and feet.

Neuro means nerve and pathy means disease. The pain of neuropathy is described as burning or tingling. Neuropathy has a number of possible causes. It can be a result of toxin exposure, infections, metabolism inefficiency, severe injuries, or diabetes.

Symptoms of neuropathy may include burning sensation, sensitivity to touch, lack of coordination, numbness and tingling in feet or hands, legs and arms, muscle weakness, muscle spasms, muscle paralysis, and sharp pain.

Acupuncture treatments are successful in alleviating symptoms of neuropathy. The Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) sees the human body as an integrated being. It works with vital energies inherent within all living things to promote the body’s ability to heal itself. Smoke cessation is important as cigarette smoke greatly affects circulation, especially in the legs. Eat healthy meals rich in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. Diets rich in anti-inflammatory, unprocessed, and organic foods

support circulation. Drink plenty of water. Hydration is key in circulation.

Massage therapy sessions increase circulation and stimulate nerves.

Acupuncture & Skin Care …by Dr. Lorenzo Phan OMD, A.P.

Acupuncture along with other treatments that induce circulation and nerve stimulation achieve successful results in returning sensations to the neuropathy sufferers’ extremities (hands, feet, arms, and legs). During a treatment, specific acupuncture points are stimulated to balance bioelectric energy circulation and promote the body’s own natural healing abilities. A balance of energy in the body yields mind-body relaxation and optimized physiological functions of the body. The whole procedures last about 20 minutes, during which time patients are very relaxed and comfortable.

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Stay Well… Get Well… Live Well…

With Premier Health

We Invite You To Join Premier Health—Membership Is FREE. lorida Hospital Memorial Medical Center’s Premier Health is a FREE membership program for those age 50 and older. There are 100,000 members across Central Florida. Premier Health is not an insurance plan, HMO, or Medicare Supplement, but a free program to help you improve your health, enjoy an active lifestyle, and become an informed health care consumer. Our mission is to keep our members aware of the latest medical breakthroughs and provide quality health and lifestyle information through a variety of programs and services.

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Summary of Member Benefits - Cafeteria Discount—25% - Gift Shop Discount—10% - Premier Health Awareness— Newsletter mailed to your home - Health Programs, Seminars, and Screenings—Details in the newsletter - Annual Lipid Profile & PSA—Monitor cholesterol and/or glucose, low cost - Annual Flu Shot - Dental Discounts—No enrollment fees - Personal Alarm Services—Home telephone monitoring for emergency help - AARP Driver Safety—Classes geared for drivers age 50 and over - ElderSource Counseling—SHINE Counseling—Assistance with Medicare questions - Financial and Estate Planning seminars—Bring your questions, you set the agenda - Notary Services - Copy Services

- Monthly Meeting Schedule Noon dinner meal and speaker.

Advance reservations required.

Fourth Thursday • Main Campus (Jan. thru Oct.), $11.

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It’s FREE and easy to join for folks who are 50 and older. Call us today at 386.615.4334 and we’ll send an informational packet and application to you. Share one with your friends as well.

Premier Health Meetings—held in the classrooms of the Medical Office Building, main campus, Daytona Beach. Programs are $11 including lunch. Reserve by 4 PM on the Friday prior to the meeting. Call if you need to cancel. We’ll try to transfer your reservation to a last minute caller; however you will be expected to honor your reservation if a replacement is not available. A salad alternate luncheon is available upon advance request.

Thursday, July 26, noon: Physician Assistants Tammy Grayson and Lauren Donnelly will focus on Varicose Veins and the VNUS procedure to help your legs look and feel better.

The summer picnic menu is: Fried chicken, picnic potato salad, corn, sliced tomatoes, corn bread, and apple cake for dessert. Reserve by 4 pm on Friday, July 20.

Thursday, August 23 noon: Deborah and Ken Smith, LMT and Certified Reflexologists, Stressed Out? It has been said that as much as 90% of health problems can be caused by stress. Listen to how these modalities can help bring your body back into balance, relieve stress, and improve circulation. Menu is a Pasta Bar, salad, rolls, beverage, and lemon pudding for dessert. Reserve by 4 pm on Friday, August 17.

Thursday, Sept. 27, noon: Audrey Westbrook, Registered Pharmacist, will join us for the ever popular Update From A Pharmacist program. She always has lots of good, practical information and answers your questions about medication interactions. Menu: Baked flounder Mediterranean, rice, vegetable, rolls, beverages, and coconut cake for dessert.

Activities to learn from and enjoy! Register at 386/615-4334 Tuesday, July 17: International Trolley and Train Museum and Café Tu Tu Tango, Orlando. Even if trains are not your thing, this is an interesting exhibit to walk through. There is an outdoor garden, lights, sound, waterfalls, and tunnels. Many trains date back to the 1920s. Lunch will be your own expense as you and those at your table enjoy appetizer-sized dishes in this Spanish artist’s loft environment. They offer soup, salad, flatbread, pizza, fish, meat skewers, egg rolls, empanadas, cheeses, and more. It’s an adventure. Bus pick-ups: 9 am, Florida Hospital Flagler; 9:15 am, main campus; 9:30 am, Alliance Church, Daytona Beach; and 10 am, Park ‘N Ride, Orange City. Cost: $38.

Thursday, July 19: AARP Driver Safety, in the Medical Office Building (main campus) to refresh driving skills for folks age 50+. It includes all the material in one six-hour day. Cost: $12 for AARP members, $14 for nonmembers, and $5 for educators. Bring your AARP membership card. The class is 9 AM to 4 PM with a 45-minute lunch break. Bring lunch or purchase it in the hospital’s cafe. Register in advance. Next class: Thursday, November 15, 9 am-4 pm.

Wednesday, July 25: Dolphin Discover Tour, Rescheduled due to severe thunderstorms last month, meet at the dock of the Marine Discovery Center in New Smyrna Beach for our own chartered two-hour narrated tour gently traveling along the Indian River Lagoon. We’ll depart the dock at 3 pm, cost is $20 per person. If you would like to enjoy dinner after the tour (your own expense), we’ll gather at Merk’s just next to the boat dock. Be sure to reserve for tour or tour and dinner when you call in your reservation.

Monday, July 30, NOON Luncheon: Concerned About Identity Theft? You should be! Theresa Ronnebaum from the State of Florida Attorney General’s Office, established the first federally-funded identity theft specialist position in Florida. She has appeared on local television programs as well as ABC news 20/20. You need to protect yourself, no one is immune. Menu: fresh fruit bowl, assorted wraps (some vegetarian) and assorted desserts. Cost: $11. Register by Thursday, July 26.

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Monday, August 20, 6:45 pm: Murder Mystery Monday! The Black Sheep restaurant (890 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach) will host a fun evening where you are the detective trying to solve this crime. Enjoy a dinner of British-Irish and classic American fare while you investigate the suspects who come to your table. Reservations required by August 13. Your dinner cost is your only expense, no charge for the Murder adventure.

Plan ahead: Sunday, Nov. 4: Phantom. Based on the 1910 novel Phantom Of The Opera but beginning earlier in the Phantom’s life, this mesmerizing music and story tell about a street singer and the Phantom who loves her. Enjoy dinner and the show at Alhambra Dinner Theater. Details next month.

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Beat Alzheimer’s By Remembering Your EFAs

by Mitch Booth dedicated my last article to giving our children taking ADD/ADHD medications a holiday for the summer. The discussion focused on the incredible research being done by a MIT bio-chemist Dr. Stephanie Seneff, Phd. While working on projects unrelated to Alzheimer’s, Dr. Seneff became alarmed at what seemed to be a link between America's obsession with low fat diets and the medical community's obsession with a lowering cholesterol. She found an extremely high fat (ketogenic) diet has been found to improve cognitive ability in Alzheimer’s patients.

These and other observations lead me to conclude that both a low fat diet and statin drug treatment increase the susceptibility to Alzheimer’s. Currently over 5 million Americans have this irreversible disease.

Before the advent of refined corn oil, there was historic old age dementia but no Alzheimer’s with its irreversible degenerative plaque now so common today. What started in the industrialization of food oils has continued with refined sugars and the production of high glycemic index refined and processed simple carbs. These new refined foods have given us is a new disease: type II diabetes. Insulin stays high which leads to elevated blood lipids, generally called cholesterol, leading to hypertension and then heart disease.

In my last article (Whole Family Wellness 5/25/12), I outlined Seneff’s premise that the current trend of low fat diets (fostered by the mass media’s belief that fats are bad) has impacted the brain growth and development of our children, especially young boys.

Pharmaceutical medicine has come up with the most prescribed class of drugs in America: statins. Their premise is that the American diet produces too much bad cholesterol and what is needed is to lower it. The problem, as Dr. Seneff's research shows, is that the mechanics by which these drugs lower LDL cholesterol creates serious side effects. The most critical one takes place at the site where they work—the liver.

Dr. Seneff’s research is shedding light on a more serious side effect: the switching off of the enzyme that produces not only one of the hearts primary energy sources, but also the one crucial for brain function. It is produced in the liver and it is called CoQ1O, sometimes referred to as Ubiquinol (ubiquinol meaning ubiquitous or found everywhere in the human cells). This co-enzyme is critical in converting glucose and essential fatty acids into ATP, the energy source used to power all body functions, especially the heart and brain. Statin drugs switch off this enzyme which explains why long time users complain of fatigue and loss of cognitive sharpness and focus. Another common complaint is radiating leg pain and muscle weakness. All these symptoms are listed in the Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR) for physicians as requiring their evaluation and remediation.

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Sadly, this usually results in prescribing another brand of statin and then a reshuffling of the symptoms.

The purpose of this article is to bring awareness of these side effects and encourage investigation by the reader for themselves or a family member who may not be doing well on these drugs. Dr. Seneff's insights give us a clear understanding of what happens when statins are added to an artificial low fat diet which replaces essential fats with high glycemic foods: Alzheimer’s disease in victims who are only in their mid-forties.

So how do you protect yourself? Take the lowest dose statin along with the good cholesterol found in Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) derived from salmon oil, cod liver oil, or krill oil. They all possess the lipids EPA and DHA which are well documented to prevent coronary heart disease and feed the brain as they slow down the aging process (see JAMA, 1/20/ 2010-vol. 3O3, # 3, Dr. Ramin-Far, M.D.). After all, the only reason anyone takes statins is to lower the risk of heart disease.

Also, take a supplement of CoQ10 if you are on a statin. The results will be profound: energy and stamina along with mental sharpness. If you would like a lower risk alternative or simply can't tolerate the drug, try red yeast rice extract (RYRE). This is an effective natural source of statin compounds. I have worked with several area physicians to help patients who can't or won't take the drug. We even have a combination product which has RYRE along with fish oil and CoQ1O. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with the early stage of Alzheimer’s and are taking statins, work with your doctor to eliminate them, do a liver cleanse and add the following: Turmeric along with large doses of EFT (4-6 gps/day) and 400 to 600mi/day of CoQ1O. Turmeric is the active ingredient in curry and will be the subject of our next article.

This herb is consumed at every meal by the people of India. Interestingly, they have the lowest incidence of Alzheimer’s in the industrial world. They also don't take statin drugs.

This month, Love Wholefoods (both stores) is offering nutraceutical grade fish oil (EFA) and CoQ1O by Natural Factors at a substantial holiday savings. Natural Factors has also honored our store with a one night presentation by nationally known Dr. Richard Passwater, Jr., Phd. The subject will be on osteoporosis and pain management without drugs. It will be at the Ormond store on Monday, July 23 at 7 P.M. It will be free but this event will be packed so be sure to make seat reservations. Please call 386677-5236. Don't forget to mark your calendars and be sure to remember to take your EFAs. Mitch Booth is the owner of Love Whole Foods in Ormond Beach—the area’s largest natural food store.

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Section B July 6, 2012 Tails From The Front

by Tyler Stover n recent years, Halifax Humane Society has moved toward being a true humane society, and more than just an animal shelter. This has meant helping animals both inside and outside of the shelter, and leading changes that make the Greater Daytona Beach a friendlier place for animals and their owners. It also means offering more at the shelter than adoptable animals.

In recent months, we have made some remarkable additions to the HHS retail store, allowing us to better serve animal lovers in the community.

Quality pet food can be one of, if not the most important factor in a pet’s good health, and HHS now offers one of the top foods on the market at a surprisingly affordable price. Blackwood pet foods are made in the U.S. using quality ingredients that are slow cooked in small batches. This approach maximizes the essential nutrients your pet receives.

The 15-pound bags of Blackwood food are priced from $23.99 up to $32.99 for special diet blends. We always suggest that pet owners purchase the best food within their budget, but it is important to note that the lack of filler ingredients

means you get more bang for your buck with Blackwood foods. Many pet owners find that their pet requires less food when feeding with a super-premium food like Blackwood. HHS is the only retail outlet within a 200-mile radius of Daytona Beach to offer Blackwood.

HHS is also offering American-made pet beds and crates for prices that are often lower than what you might find at large discount stores. Crate training offers many benefits for pets. A crate can be used as a tool for house training for dogs, and it can limit a pet’s access to certain areas of the house. Crates also

provide a safe method of transportation for animals in the car. Once trained, many pets actually love their crate, as they see it as a safe, personal space.

Just remember that animals should not be left in a crate for extended periods, and a crate should never be used for punishment.

For more information on any HHS retail products, visit us at the animal shelter at 2364 LPGA Boulevard, or give us a call at 386-274-4703. ST

Sidney wants to hear all about your day.

Her big ears are ready to listen.

Silka is protecting her flag. She want’s to celebrate the holiday with you.

Tic Tic wants to be a model someday.

She can strut her stuff.

Willy wants to go for a swim. He needs a partner to go swimming with.

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Tyler Stover, Community Outreach Director can be reached at 386-274-470.

Safety In The Living Room

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our living room can certainly be one of the most comfortable places in your home, but is it safe? Most accidents are preventable with just a little regular maintenance and inexpensive adjustments. The living room gets a lot of use. Take a few moments to review safety considerations and give you a level of ease and comfort.

If a lot of time is spent in the living room, then chances are it’s easy for clutter to build up. A cluttered room can be hazardous. Slick magazines left on the floor are easy to trip on. A forgotten cup could be knocked over, spilling its contents. Important papers and emergency numbers could disappear in a stack of junk mail.

It’s a simple matter to regularly throw out or recycle old papers and magazines.

Consider getting a cordless phone if you don’t already have one to minimize the risk of tripping over tangled cords. If you smoke, use large, deep ashtrays so cigarettes don’t fall out and ignite papers on tables.

A big, cushy couch might be a wonderful for watching television, but sometimes people with poor mobility can have a difficult time getting up. Also consider avoiding furniture with long seats, which often lack proper back support or don’t allow the sitter’s legs to bend easily. When seated, the upper legs should be parallel to the floor.

Typically, seats should be 17 to 18 inches from the floor.

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Carpets keep floors warm and reduce noise, but old or ragged carpet also invites accidents. People with poor vision may not see threadbare spots or bunched sections of carpeting, increasing their vulnerability to tripping. Examine your carpeting for anything that can create uneven surfaces. Shag carpeting can catch toes, whereas Berber carpeting, which is flatter, is a better choice.

From The Sheriff

…Volusia County Sheriff Ben Johnson Also, don’t run electrical cords under carpet as they can still be tripping hazards and fire risks.

Small, loose rugs need to be checked too. Put nonskid backing on them to prevent slippage.

Seniors sometimes find that it takes longer for their eyes to focus, and some may have difficulty seeing. So, brighter lights are important. Halogen lamps are popular for being inexpensive and bright, but they aren’t always the best choice. They can be fire hazards if tipped over or if clothing is placed too close to the bulb. Consider getting fluorescent lighting or track lighting.

Following these safety tips can make your living room even more comfortable than it already is and provide additional peace of mind. ST

Surviving Insincere People

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hen I write in a playful mood it is usually great fun. Like one day when I was thinking of how insincere one of my old flames proved to be.

I wrote: “No matter how deeply you cut me, I shall still love you.

You can drag me for miles behind your pickup truck, you can pummel me to the ground and stomp upon my rib cage with sharp-pointed high heel shoes; you can pour battery acid down my throat until my vocal cords are so scorched that I can make no noise except the tiny shriek of a field mouse, but I will cling to you forever.

I will come over Monday week and watch your old Johnny Carson tapes with you if it is not raining.”

The thing that prompted this was the insincerity of an old flame. Sometimes false promises and insincere statements can cut us so deeply that we have to turn it into something ridiculously funny to get over it.

That’s right. Intentional humor can be healing. Don’t hesitate to make fun of those who shoot you a line of bull and tell you it is banana pudding. They deserve your guffaws. That’s all they deserve.

This woman had told at least 50 of my friends and family, “I told Dalton if he would pay my way and save my place he could retire anytime he wanted and I would pay all the bills.” When I got ready to retire she said our “relationship is now completed.” Meaning her use of me was completed.

Something like that will hurt but the sooner you see how hilarious it is to contrast what they say with reality, it starts to heal. In the process, you get a large laugh out of how ludicrous it is.

Aside from humor, another way to get over someone’s insincerity is to realize that some people cannot be sin-

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cere. Maybe they were raised by phony parents and never saw a single example of sincerity in their lives. So they have had no chances to practice sincerity. Most people go through life repeating the lessons they learned from their parents. Believe it or not, sincerity must be practiced to become a part of your character.

My Sunday Journal …by Dalton Roberts

There are times when you cannot blame it on parents. Some people learn it on their own. Like serial killers, they do it once and are instantly addicted so they keep on doing it. When you get a good reward for doing something— you know, a good feeling—you tend to repeat that behavior. The longer you harvest good things from insincerity, the more it becomes the real you.

A good rule of thumb is, “If it sounds too good to be true, it generally is.”

If someone repeats a palavering, it is usually phony. A “palavering” is a statement like, “I told him if he pays my way and saves my place he can retire and I will take care of him.” A “palavering” is anything you can tell is a robotic statement someone has adopted to get something out of you.

Study people’s history. Especially people you love. Love blinds us. It may look like the opposite of love for you to study someone but believe me, it is a basic survival technique. See what they have done to other lovers.

It may save you from being brutalized some day. ST Please mail comments to Dalton Roberts, 3327 Roberts Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37416. You may enjoy Dalton’s web site at www.daltonroberts.com

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Antiques Little Big Books

by Larry Cox

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Q: I have several Big Little Books, all copyrighted between 1939 and 1941, depicting the adventures of such boyhood heroes as The Phantom, Buck Rogers, The Lone Ranger, The Green Hornet, and Dick Tracy. Do these books have any value?

—Gene, Goodyear, Arizona A: Yes, they do. The first Big Little Book, The Adventures Of Dick Tracy, was published by the Whitman company just before Christmas in 1932.

The books are distinctive in that they look like a 4-inch block of wood sawed off the end of a two-by-four. Check out the Big Little Book Club, P.O. Box 1242, Danville, CA 94526. To get an idea of current prices, go to www.big littlebooks.com *** Q: Last year, I acquired a miniature cast-iron sleigh with eight reindeer that move up and down when pulled. I can't find anything about it. Can you help?

—Don, Sun City West, Arizona A: The picture you sent makes me think the sleigh is not as old as you

think. This obviously is a Christmas table decoration, and the paintwork doesn't appear to be as detailed as in most of the older pieces I have seen. A good place to begin your research might be to invest in a fairly good guide. A used copy of The Collectors Encyclopedia Of Toys, Banks, Cast Iron Windup Autos And More With Prices by L-W Books is available for $6.94 at www. amazon.com *** Q: I have a scale that I believe is from about 1937 or earlier. It is the same one seen in the movie A House Without A Christmas Tree. It was manufactured by the Hobart Company in Dayton, Ohio. Any idea of how old it is and what its value would be?

—Inge, Granite City, Illinois A: I'm not sure if your scale has a three- or 30-pound capacity. There is a difference when it comes to prices. I found one of the smaller scales being offered in an online auction for $40. ST Write to Larry Cox in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

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rinsed and drained 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 (5-ounce) package reduced-fat sliced pepperoni, chopped 1 cup shredded carrots 1 cup chopped celery 1 ⁄2 cup fat-free Italian dressing 1 ⁄4 cup reduced-fat Parmesan cheese 1 cup chopped fresh tomato

In a large bowl, combine pasta, kidney beans, pepperoni, carrots, and celery. Add Italian dressing and Parmesan cheese. Mix well to combine. Fold in tomato. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes. Gently stir again just before serving. Serves 6 (1 cup each). ST • Each serving equals: 208 calories, 4g fat, 19g protein, 24g carb., 673mg sodium, 5g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Meat, 1 Vegetable, 1 Starch.

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Pain Management And Concurrent Internal Condition

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hen you have a pain, there is no doubt that it will be the first thing you want to get rid of. What if you have another condition that also is very bothersome? We can treat both conditions at the same time.

When a patient comes in for pain management, many times they also show internal conditions which either acutely developed or have been chronically present for sometime.

For instance, a patient presents with low-back pain initially and we decide to treat it with acupuncture which promotes blood flow/circulation in the area, especially with acupuncture points for kidney energy that is in charge of low back stability.

Upon further evaluation the patient might also complain of internal symptoms such as cold/respiratory infection. In that case we use mainly lung points which influence the symptoms related to the lung condition. Besides using acupuncture points to eliminate typical symptoms such as pain, fever, chest congestion, sinus congestion, and cough, a typical oriental medicine

doctor also fills custom-made Chinese herbal prescriptions to manage the symptoms and promote healing of the function of the lung and overall bodily function as a whole.

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My over-all activity improved, and I am now able to do daily chores without pain. To top it all, the acupuncture helped with my asthma attack when I had one while having therapy.

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TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You're anxious to see your ideas move from concept to development. Trying to force the issue right now could backfire. Wait for movement to resume on the 11th.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Keep your thoughts focused on the positive as you deal with an unexpected turn of events in a personal relationship. This could be the start of a welcome change.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Health matters take on added importance at this time. Deal with them before they interfere with your plans. A relationship that cooled off soon warms up.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) While a few details involving upcoming decisions still need your attention, you funloving Felines can begin to spend more time enjoying your lively social life.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) A workplace situation can be awkward for Librans who prefer to keep their problems private. You might have to tellall if you hope to see it resolved.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Although your financial situation starts to improve this week, you still need to be cautious about money matters. Avoid major obligations, for now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Your overall aspects will continue to brighten, allowing you to tackle longdeferred challenges. A change in travel plans could work to your benefit.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Things seem to be slowing down for the usually restless Sea Goat. Wouldn't a bit of respite be just what you need right now? Activity picks up by July 17.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb.18) Personal relationships take a positive turn for both married and single Aquarians.

Professional commitments could be complicated by newly emerging events.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) A decision you thought was final might be reopened as new facts are discovered.

This could lead to a problem, but might ultimately prove beneficial. ST

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Elder Care Tips

A Husband Who Knows His Wife

Y

ears ago, I took up swimming laps to get in shape. I bought a Master padlock for my swimming locker. It was a beauty—a brilliant red body with black lettering and a shiny silver hasp.

Seems like a strange thing to grow fond of, but a red padlock is a whole lot more zippy than one of those plain silver ones.

A few years later, we bought a little farmhouse out in the country and moved out of our city house. My swimming habit died out with the distance. My poor lock went into the junk drawer, and over time I forgot the combination.

One day, while cleaning up a pile of paperwork, I found the magic numbers. I immediately went to the Rolodex and filed the little laminated chunk of paper.

Months later, my daughter needed the lock for school. I nearly cackled in my glee, “I know where the combination is!” and ran to the Rolodex.

I absolutely knew I'd filed that slip of paper. I just didn't have a clue what letter I'd filed it under.

I stomped into the kitchen telling Bill all about how I was certain I had filed the missing combination, and now it was nowhere to be found. Bill got a little smile on his face.

“What?” I said irritated.

“Have you checked under 'R' for 'red'?” he asked.

I rolled my eyes. “Why would I file it under that?” There was no way I'd filed those numbers under red.

I flipped to the “R's.“ The very first card under “R” was written in my handwriting. In big letters at the top, it said “Red Combination Lock.”

I went back to the kitchen. “You were right,” I said. “I filed the combination under 'R' for 'red.'”

He started to laugh, which got me started too. Then he gave me a hug.

“How did you know?” I said. “That makes absolutely no sense.” “I just know you all to well,” he said.

You know what one of the best things about being married is? If you ever forget who you are or where you are, there's always somebody around to help you figure it out. ST

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here's a website that rates gadgets just for us! Elder Gadget ranks cameras, computers, and more with an eye to how senior friendly they are. Besides an overall rating, it categorizes products in terms of easy to see, easy to use, easy to hear, and easy to understand. If that's not enough, it even gives each item a Cool Factor number.

If you're going to buy a gift for a senior or want something helpful for yourself, this might well be a good place to check reviews for useful items.

How about a pair of reading glasses that come with two tiny lights next to the lenses? No need for a flashlight if you need to look at something in a lowlight situation.

What about a talking thermometer for when you're cooking? You won't need to squint at the tiny numbers on your digital thermometer anymore.

Then there are the easy-to-use cameras, those with simple menus that still have a whopping 12 megapixels to take really sharp photos.

How about a small digital emergency-alert radio? With a hand crank, you don't need to use batteries, and you'll get advance warning if bad weather is coming your way.

One of the best gadgets on the site is a temperature control faucet light. If the water is cool, the color stays blue. Once the temperature rises above 89 degrees F, the light becomes red. No more putting your hands under water that's too hot and may burn you!

The best place to start exploring www.eldergadget.com is with the Find A Review drop-down list on the left side of the screen. It offers more than a dozen categories, that include games, cell phones, and laptops. ST

Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475, or to columnreply@gmail.com

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Fibromyalgia And Exercise

F

ibromyalgia, which stands for: fibro-fibrous tissues (such astendons and ligaments), myo—muscles and algia—pain, has been shown to affect about five million Americans, thanks to recent studies.

Unfortunately, despite continual research, its exact cause remains unknown.

The major symptoms of fibromyalgia are chronic widespread body pain, restless sleep, and fatigue. Because of this general ill feeling, patients reduce their exercise and become out of shape, which eventually leads to increased pain, fatigue, and weight gain.

For patients with fibromyalgia, the overall goal of an exercise program is to improve general fitness by increasing muscle strength, endurance, and flexibility and cardiovascular endurance, all while improving emotional well being and functional status. This can be attained with certain types of exercise in specific intensity, frequency, quantity, duration, and progression.

Because strength training, such as weight training, generally puts greater stress on muscles and their surrounding tissue, and requires longer periods of rest between exercises, it should be performed two to three times per week with 48-72 hours between sessions. However, cardiovascular exercise, such as walking, can be performed even daily along with flexibility exercises.

As a rule, an exercise program consists of a warm-up, an exercise, and a cool down period. For example, the first month of an exercise regime could include 5-10

minutes of walking, followed by 5-10 minutes of light strength training and 510 minutes of stretching and cooling down.

People who are new to exercise, especially those with FMS, should keep an initial low impact pace, with a gradual increase in effort level over time.

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On the flip side, exercising too much can aggravate FMS and induce a failure cycle in which the patient abandons their much-needed exercise. Excessive pain or fatigue lasting more than 24 hours is a clear sign that you over did it, which often requires a significant reduction in exercise intensity until the flare-up subsides.

I’ve often heard “I joined the gym to exercise, but I only feel worse. I’ve failed!”

Unfortunately, the mere fact that it is not common for fitness trainers to know that FMS patients, despite looking healthy on the outside, cannot tolerate an average work-out, can actually be harmed by general exercise.

The key is not only to exercise, but to implement an exercise regime tailor-made to you're your FMS needs with the help of your physician and/or a specialized trainer. Beware of the one-size-fits-all exercise plans.

For more information, please call Dr. Tsai at 386-676-0307.

Veteran’s Post Thieves Nabbed

by Freddie Groves

T

he authorities are sure making headway in nailing individuals who steal from the Department of Veterans Affairs—and ultimately from veterans.

Here are some of the top stories: • A man in Tennessee has been arrested for fabricating and selling phony documents. He created military award certificates, honorable discharge paperwork, and replacement documents, down to the actual agency seals used. In some cases he made up names of the document signers; in others he duplicated the signature. He collected a cool $200,000 for making these reproductions of military documents. Not only was he selling to veterans who'd genuinely earned their awards and only needed replacement documentation, but he sold to the phonies, too. Sentencing will be this summer.

• Another pair pleaded guilty involving staffing at one of the VA's outpatient pharmacies of $8 million over seven years. It involved use of a Small Business Administration certification and illegal gratuities.

• In Missouri, a man was found guilty of accepting gratuities from contractors for sending $3.4 million worth of VA work their way. Others in the scam were nailed for creating a fake company that was supposed to be owned by a disabled veteran.

• In South Carolina a woman was nabbed for collecting more than $37,000 in veterans survivor funds. She had claimed benefits after marrying a veteran who then passed away. She neglected to notify the VA that she had separated from the veteran before his death and later remarried (when the benefits should have stopped), and even went on to claim educational benefits years afterward.

What's especially encouraging is that all of these happened this year. The sum total just on these cases alone is $11 million plus. ST

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Dear Paw’s Corner: My dog, Andie, is a pretty laid-back border collie, wellsocialized to other dogs and people.

However, I am dismayed when a child runs up to her or another strange dog to pet or hug her. Andie tolerates these surprise hugs well, but other dogs may not be so well-trained. Can you please remind your readers about the right way to approach a strange dog?

—Carol J., Pittsburgh Dear Carol: You got it! Approaching a dog, even a dog you know, should be done with caution and respect. Parents need to teach their children how to behave around dogs. More than half of the 4.7 million Americans bitten by dogs last year were children.

The American Veterinary Medical Association (avma.org) and Prevent the Bite (preventthebite.org) have joined the U.S. Postal Service to call attention to preventing dog bites. Here are some tips: • Never leave a baby or a small child alone with a dog, even the family pet.

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• Teach children not to approach strange dogs, run up to dogs to hug them, or try to pet them through a fence.

• Always ask permission of a dog's owner before petting the dog. You should pet the dog first before letting your child pet the dog.

• Learn the right way to approach and pet a dog, including your own dog. It should first be able to see you and sniff you. If the dog tenses, bristles, growls or backs away, back off.

• Do not approach tethered or confined dogs, sleeping dogs, or mothers taking care of puppies.

• If you're passing a dog, whether on or off a leash, walk steadily and calmly past, without making direct eye contact. Never run. ST Send your questions or comments to ask@pawscorner.com, or write to Paw's Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. For more pet carerelated advice and information, visit www.pawscorner.com

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