Seniors Today Volusia Edition August 19th 2011

The Senior Newspaper Serving Volusia & Flagler Counties For 20 Years—COMPLIMENTARY COPY

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August 19, 2011

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Alleviate Caregiving Stress NAPSA

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hile family caregiving can be rewarding, it can make life more stressful for those providing

the care.

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this type of stress affects women more then men. Women caregivers tend to offer more assistance, such as managing physical needs.

Three out of four caregivers, men and women, report feeling strained emotionally, physically, or financially.

The stress involved can be worse for caregivers of the elderly, as it is hard to watch a parent lose cognitive abilities.

It’s not unusual for caregivers to develop health problems of their own. Part of the reason is that they are less likely to take good care of themselves due to time and money constraints imposed by caregiving. Caregivers may not have the time for regular checkups, may not fill a prescription due to cost, miss sleep, or forget to eat healthy meals.

It’s very important for caregivers to recognize their own limits. Here are a few tips to help: • Find out about caregiving resources in your community.

• Don’t do it alone. Ask for and accept help. Ask family members to do their share.

• Simplify your life and reduce other sources of stress. Make “to do” lists.

• Stay in touch with family and friends.

• Join a support group.

• Make time to get away and have fun.

• Consider home care supportive services for extra help.

A home care professional can coordinate a patient’s plan of care under the direction of his or her doctor. A wide range of treatments and procedures that were once performed in a hospital can now be delivered at home.

Trained clinicians teach individuals and their families self-management for chronic conditions or help with recovery from an illness or injury.

Supportive services from a home care company can help with bathing, preparing meals, shopping, companionship, transportation, and light housework. ST

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When I was born my ear drums had not formed properly. I grew up reading lips and had no idea that this was not normal. Due to lack of medical technology in the 1950s, the medical profession could not do much to help children with hearing problems. As a result of my hearing problems, my speech was impaired.

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What’s Happening Around Town…

Alzheimer’s Walk

Dining Entertainment

Parkinson’s Social

Plan now to join in the Walk To End Alzheimer’s in DeLand at Stetson University on September 10 starting with registration at 5 P.M. and the walk at 6 P.M. You can lead the way! If you are interested in helping with this important cause by starting a team, fundraising, or sponsorship, please contact Vanessa at 386-672-8800 or 386-589-9296.

Let someone else do the cooking this summer and enjoy fabulous entertainment while you dine at Vince Carter’s Restaurant. There are a variety of talented artist to listen to: On Wed. at 5:30 P.M. is Carl Grant; (you can also enjoy 1 ⁄2 price appetizers all night Wednesday in Mikala's piano bar only) Eddy Uzzle performs on Thursdays at 5:30 P.M. and you won’t want to miss the versatile Frank Primato on Friday and Saturdays at 5:30 P.M. in Mikala’s piano bar. Carl Grant plays again at 12 NOON on Sunday in the dining room. For more information, call 386-274-0015.

The Parkinson Association of Greater Daytona Beach in conjunction with Elder Law Attorney Randal L. Schecter is pleased to announce an Ice Cream Social open house available to all people with Parkinson’s disease and their caregiver’s on Wed., August 24 from 2 to 3:30 P.M. Featured guests Dr. Nikolaus McFarland, MD, PhD; Dr. Jacob Barr, PT, DPT, MTC; and Sandi Geyer, CCRC will share information during the event and participants can see what the Parkinson Resource Library has to offer. Refreshments served will be ice cream, cookies, drinks, and snacks. There is no charge for the event. The event will be held in the offices of Attorney Randal L. Schecter located at 175 W. Granada Blvd., 2nd Floor, Ormond Beach. RSVP for this event is required to 386-672-2550 by Monday, August 22. Seating is limited.

Long-Term Care Do you know the true answers to questions about long-term care costs?

You are invited to a free informational workshop on government benefits planning for payment of long-term care presented by Scott Selis of The Chiumento -Selis-Dwyer Attorneys At Law at 2 P.M. on Aug. 23 in Palm Coast and Sept. 13 in Daytona Beach. Seating is limited and reservations are strongly suggested. Call 386-868-5337 to RSVP.

Ice Cream Social Mark your calendars now for the Family Renew Community's 22nd annual ice cream social on Sunday, Aug. 28 from 1:30 to 4:30 P.M at Epiphany Catholic Church Parish Hall, 201 Lafayette Street, Port Orange. For a $5 donation you get all the cake and ice cream you can eat. Children 12 and under are free. There will be entertainment, children's games, face painting, clowns, door prizes, and a silent auction. For ticket information, please call 386-239-0861.

Free Caregiver’s Day Need a break from caregiving? First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach is providing two free Caregiver’s Days Out that includes food, fun, and special attention for care receivers. The days are from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. on Sat., Sept. 10 and Thurs., Oct. 13 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 taken care of in a wonderful, loving, safe environment.

Lunch Bunch Returns Mark your calendars now as Senior Lunch Bunch returns after taking the summer off on Thurs., Sept. 8 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Rd. in South Daytona. “Lunch Bunch” meets every Thurs. beginning at 12 NOON. Just $4 gets you lunch and bingo with non-monetary prizes. Reservations are required by NOON the Tuesday prior.

Please call 386-767-6542 to RSVP.

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Crafters Wanted Bishop’s Glen, 900 LPGA Blvd., Holly Hill will host a Craft Fair benefiting the Ormond Beach Senior Center on Sat., Dec. 3 from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. Reserve your tables now for $20 for one table or $35 for two. For reservations, call Fran at 386-673-3836 or the senior center at 386-672-4146.

DeBary Garden Club The DeBary Garden Club will be hosting Betty Suber on Thurs., Sept. 1 at 7 P.M. at Gateway Park in the Administrative Building Conference Room at 860 N. Highway 17/92. Mrs. Suber will be demonstrating flower designs with emphasis on the best types of plants for designing. Meetings are free and new members are invited to attend.

Veteran’s Benefits Join Clare Bridge Of Ormond Beach as they host a special presentation on Tuesday, Aug. 23 at 5:30 P.M. at the Hampton Inn, 155 Interchange Blvd., Ormond Beach designed to help Veterans gain access to the benefits they have earned. If you or a loved one is a senior veteran, this is a seminar you can’t afford to miss. Complimentary entrance and refreshments. For more details, call Vanessa at 386-672-8800 or vmerse@ brookdaleliving.com

Art And Wine Walk Art and Wine Walk is held from 10 A.M.-6 P.M., the fourth Sat. of the month (Sept. 24, Oct. 22, Nov. 26, and Dec. 17—week earlier due to holiday) on Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna Beach. It features works by resident and visiting artists, free children’s activities, entertainment, and street musicians. The wine walk portion of Art Walk runs from 1 to 6 P.M., and participants can taste their choice from more than 50 wines for $20. For details, call 386-428-1770.

Ballroom Dance Get your feet moving and your body too with dancing at the Riviera, 1825 Ridgewood Avenue in Holly Hill on Thursday, Aug. 25 and Sept. 1 & 8 at 10 A.M. Enjoy the free Ballroom Dance lessons and you will be dancing the Cha, Cha, Tango, and even Mambo! Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP to 386677-5000 today.

Computer Classes Computer knowledge is a click away at the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway, where adults can take free computer classes in September. Upcoming classes include: Computer Basics at 9:30 A.M., Wednesday, Sept. 7; E-mail And Attachments at 9:30 A.M., Wednesday, Sept. 14; Resume Writing Workshop at 9:30 A.M., Wednesday, Sept. 21; Finding Your Ancestors With Library e-Resources at 10 A.M., Tuesday, Sept. 27; and Mango Language Learning at 9:30 A.M., Wednesday, Sept. 28. All classes will be in the library auditorium. For more information or to register, stop by the reference desk or call 386-424-2910, ext. 104.

Support Groups Stroke Support The Stroke Support Group of Flagler County, Our Journey Of Hope meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 11 A.M. at Florida Hospital Flagler located at 60 Memorial Medical Parkway in Palm Coast. Stroke support groups offer survivors and family members a way to understand those changes and enrich their lives after stroke. For more information, call 386-586-3866 or 386-447-0011.

Mood Swings

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have been writing for Seniors Today for a dozen years and some friends say, “I don’t know how you come up with what you write.” The answers are very simple. I live vicariously… I love my family and friends and listen to what they have to say… and I write when nothing else creates an interruption. Sometimes I even get caught up in the creative activities of others. The latest thing to get my attention is something my daughter sent me via e-mail. It is titled, You Can’t Read This And Stay In A Bad Mood! It came when I was in a state of concern (not worry) for some of my friends.

What’s under the cap? My friend, Sue. She’s been forced to join the many women who find themselves getting an operation followed by months of chemotherapy. She is a very special person, who is cared for by all who make her acquaintance. The blessing is that Sue has taken it all in stride. Her moods are always on the up side while her friends have some somber days of concern for her.

What is her heartbeat today? Jacque tried to live a more quiet life following a stroke and an operation to aid the flow of blood through her small veins. The most difficult thing for her is that she has always helped—at school, at church, at home—and her help as a volunteer hasn’t stopped. Each time she takes on a special project, she stays in for a couple of days to recuperates.

In retrospect, I believe my daughter sent that e-mail about bad mood when I wasn’t up to snuff. (As my Grandma Chapman said.)

You may have seen this before… but if your mood needs a raise—enjoy it again.

You Name It …by Kitty Maiden

1. Do you know how to catch a unique rabbit? Unique Up On It 2. Do you know how to catch a tame rabbit? Tame way 3. How do crazy people go through the forest? They take the psychopath 4. What do Eskimos get from sitting on the ice too long? Polaroids 5. What do you call a boomerang that doesn't work? A Stick 6. What do you call cheese that isn't yours? Nacho cheese 7. What do you call Santa's helpers?

Subordinate Clauses 8. What do you get from a pampered cow? Spoiled milk 9 What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire? Frostbite 10. Why did the pilgrims' pants fall down? Because they wore their belt buckles on their hats The last one was: “Support bacteria. It’s the only culture some people have.” (Boo!) If you find yourself in a bad mood, read something ridiculous… or sing! ST Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.

Clare Bridge® Ormond Beach is pleased to host Victor Penn of Amerestate for a special presentation designed to help America’s Heroes gain access to the benefits they have earned for their long-term care needs. If you or a loved one is a senior veteran, this is one presentation you cannot afford to miss. Make plans now to attend!

Tuesday, August 23 5:30 p.m.

Location: Hampton Inn 155 Interchange Blvd., Ormond Beach Complimentary admission & refreshments For more information, contact Vanessa Merse at (386) 589-9296 or vmerse@brookdaleliving.com.

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Do You Know the

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Tail Lights And Memories

by Peggy Goldtrap ike a swarm of locusts propelled by a roaring wind, flooding the sky with darkness, descending and devouring everything in sight, leaving the landscape wasted and barren… the grandchildren have come and gone.

We had a wonderful two weeks with the quiet family and the Tasmanian terrors.

The oldest son, wife, and their high school Senior son, are the readers. They curl up with a good Kindles and are never heard from again. They pitch in and do without being told. If a counter needs cleaning it’s done, and towels are folded. We went to a few thrift stores. No retail. They rented kayaks and mom, dad, and son paddled across the Halifax. Amazing.

Oldest son’s week came and went with relaxed conversation, humor, hugs, challenging debates, and weepy goodbyes. On their way home they drove through Palatka and hiked the rim of Ravine Gardens. Back to Tennessee and celebrating the oldest son’s first independent home; the slobbery kisses of pugs, and the quiet of tending their flower gardens. The teacher daughter-in-law was anxious about organization and moving from 4th to 3rd grade. The whole family would be recruited to help with the classroom set-up.

Overlapping the orderly departure, the 2nd son’s family swooped onto the premises, rolling out of their van like clowns cramped in a tiny car, yelling and screaming their delight at being on the beach, hugging, kissing… ready or not. What a great, ear splitting, rib tickling, reminiscing, interrupting afternoon! Life was blessed with joy.

The rambunctious crew was here with every day stretched more than 24 hours to accommodate. The grandchildren were like ants, so much activity going in every direction. My head was exorcist-like as I tried to answer every question; go on every shopping excursion, and buy ‘as much as possible’ without totally spoiling the goods.

They are so lively, so involved in every nuance of being, so hopeful of a future they can’t wait to experience. Their brilliance could light a city. Their energy could drain a turbine. Every second has the potential to become a crisis but sisters, five of them, head for a bedroom conference, ‘with the door closed Memaw.’ Brother growls his consent.

A couple of times I had to say: ‘You’re not leaving this house in that.’ Young men haven’t totally changed since I was young.

That’s (not) what everybody wears. If you don’t have anything else, I’ll find something in my closet.’ (That’s a crafty old woman threat.)

When I came home and placed a 6 months supply of groceries on the counter, I was on their most favored list. As night fell, bodies were scattered about the living room, strewn in every direction. Eyes gazed downward on text messages. Ouch I yelled, as an earring gouged my foot. Since the sisters have bedded together from childhood, I never knew who I’d find camping in the condo. They share everything, sometimes to my chagrin.

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Momma and daddy got a bit of down time to read a book, or sleep late before the wheelies of perpetual motion rotated out of bed. On their last day, I mortgaged the house and then bought a roast heavy enough to feed a battalion. In addition we had bread with dipping oil, an industrial can of green beans, half the state of Idaho potatoes, a grove of fruit, and iced tea. They ate it all and stalked the cabinets for more.

Happy Talk …by George & Peggy Goldtrap After polite burps; a ‘don’t worry, Poppa and I will clean up later,’cramming and jamming in a car full of bodies and loot, the van rolled out with very little room between steel and asphalt. GAG and I waved and ‘teared up.’ Taillights faded. ‘See you soon.’ Soon meant October when our son and wife are becoming grand parents. GAG and I will be ‘greats’ for the 2nd time. Life moves on.

GAG and I honor a pact after these dazzling, de-energizing visits that we dearly love. We don’t speak for the first 24 hours.

When our cats were alive, and when they heard the arrival noise, they fled for safety under the bed. I wouldn’t see them for a week or so. I understand their genius.

Now the house is quiet and I hate it. I miss the energy of the teenagers. They poke me to be younger than I feel. They prod me to go shopping when my feet hurt. None of us need things, but all of us need love wrapped up in packages.

All of these grandchildren are multiblessed and as much as they’re capable of realizing the depth of love, they appreciate their good fortune.

The oldest sister will soon be a mother.

The youngest sister will be an aunt at 12. Brother becomes an uncle. ‘Briley’ will join a loud crowd of admirers cuddling him, surrounding him with love, tenderness, and an open door whenever he needs it.

The days, when little people ate popsicles outside so we could hose them down when they finished, are waning. My house is filled now with grown men and women planning to conquer the world. I miss their noise and laughter.

My heartbeat’s in Tennessee but my feet are in the Florida sand. ST George and Peggy Goldtrap are both actors, speakers, and writers and may be reached at georgegoldtrap@gmail.com

Antiques Console Radio

by Larry Cox

Q: I have a Brunswick console radio, Model No. 15, and wonder what it is worth today.

— Irene, Roxana, Illinois A: Your radio was manufactured in 1930, and it is referenced in The Collector’s Guide To Antique Radios by John Slusser (Collector Books, $19.95).

According to Slusser, your radio would retail in the $130 to $160 range. This is assuming that it is in excellent condition and in working order. *** Q: While settling my mother’s estate in Brooklyn, New York, I found a “Dogwood” table lamp that has been in my family home since about 1910. The base and glass shade are both signed “Tiffany Studios—New York—543.” It is absolutely gorgeous, and I assume worth more than just a couple of hundred dollars.

— Mark, Austin, Texas A: Much more. Your lamp might be worth upward of $70,000. To find

out its value for certain, show it to a seasoned, certified appraiser and get their opinion. When hiring the services of an appraiser, don’t be shy about asking for credentials and references. *** Q: I have a pair of wooden statues of native dancers that I picked up at a garage sale. Are they valuable?

— Barbara, New Mexico A: I carefully examined the pictures you sent and suspect your statues are souvenir art from Asia. The pieces appear to be mass-produced, and if so, have little monetary value.

To find out for certain, you should get the opinion of a certified appraiser. ST Write to Larry Cox in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or e-mail to questionsforcox@aol.com Due to the large volume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox is unable to personally answer all reader questions.

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Niacin Clinical Trial Halted

by Matilda Charles

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he headlines were a bit scary: Niacin Trial Too Risky to Go On. If your doctor has had you on prescription-level niacin (vitamin B-3), this news might have caused you concern.

Back in 2005, a long-term clinical trial was begun for the purpose of studying whether raising the good cholesterol (HDL) in patients with a history of cardiovascular disease could reduce the rate of more cardiovascular events. They used niacin to regulate cholesterol. Those in the study received simvastatin and either a high-dose niacin or a placebo.

The study was stopped because there was no additional benefit between simvastatin plus niacin, versus simvastatin alone. There was, however, a very tiny increase in the number of ischemic strokes in the group that included the niacin. What the scary headlines failed to mention was that the patients who’d been in the niacin group had stopped taking that niacin two months to four years prior. The Food and Drug Administration concluded, in its press release, that it was “unclear” whether the niacin had anything to do with the strokes.

The National Institutes of Health had its own press release that indicated it had stopped the study because, as the FDA said, niacin didn’t reduce the number of cardiovascular events and continuing the trial wouldn’t have offered any benefits. The NIH is going back to the drawing board in its hunt to find ways to manage cholesterol levels.

If your doctor has you on prescription-level niacin and you’re worried, give them a call to get advice. We shouldn’t self-diagnose or make medical decisions

based on news headlines, especially when headlines often go for the drama factor. 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 e-mail columnreply@gmail.com

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Three Things You Could Be Missing In Your Fitness Program This is the second of a three-part series

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ennis Conner—an American yachtsman and four-time winner of the America’s Cup—once said, “My goal in sailing isn't to be brilliant or flashy in individual races, just to be consistent over the long run.”

There are several things in life that it is good to be consistent in. Changing the oil in your car… doing laundry… showering regularly… and exercising.

Missing Ingredient #2… Consistency.

I have a motto for working out: Consistency is King. You don’t need to have the most scientifically advanced workout routine in the world. A halfway decent routine, applied 3 days a week, 52 weeks a year WILL result in a better body.

How can I get in 52 weeks’ worth of training this year? So glad you asked.

Here are the answers to some of our most common obstacles…

Obstacle: No time Answer: Make exercise a top priority and schedule the rest of your day around it instead of trying to squeeze it in if you can.

If it's not a daily focus, you won't do it.

Obstacle: Just don’t feel like working out Answer: Focus on just getting started and warmed up. Like Woody Allen said, “Eighty percent of success is just showing up.” Just showing up means you’re 80 percent of the way to a good workout. The hard part of getting changed into work-

out clothes, dealing with traffic, and getting to the gym is over. Now all that’s left is to just do the workout.

Obstacle: You’re bored with your routine Answer: It’s the perfect time to try a new exercise, routine, or activity.

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Obstacle: Too stressed to work out Answer: You’ll feel much more relaxed after a quick workout. Make it happen and you’ll be glad you did.

Obstacle: Going out of town and won’t be around a gym Answer: Always, always, always have 3 or 4 exercises up your sleeve that you can do… with little or no equipment!

Remember, the goal isn't to be brilliant or flashy in individual workouts, just to be consistent over the long run.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You dislike waiting for promises to be fulfilled and for commitments to be kept, but resist your headstrong tendency to push things along. Patience is rewarded.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Expect continuing opposition to your plans from die-hard detractors. Your determination to see things through will carry the day. A Pisces has romantic ideas.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might be too close to a troublesome workplace situation to deal with it. Step away in order to get a better perspective. A solution soon becomes obvious.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might suspect that someone you trust has misled you on an important matter, but a balanced view of things reveals a misunderstanding to be the culprit.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) The Big Cat’s animal magnetism has rarely been stronger. You can either just bask in all that admiration or use it to your advantage, especially in the workplace.

VIRGO (August 23 to Sept. 22) Someone who previously balked at cooperating with you on a project suddenly has a change of heart. Accept both help and advice with grace.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Some hazy issues still need to be cleared up before you can move on with your new plans. A friend from the past reaches out to re-establish old ties.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Continued positive fall-out follows that risky workplace decision you made some time ago. Your payoff will soon prove to be more than you expected.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec. 21) A personal relationship continues to be affected by a recent unexpected turn of events. Things need to work themselves out without finger-pointing.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) It’s a wonderful week for all you capricious Goats to kick up your heels with friends or family members in some well-earned fun and frivolity.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Caution is advised before making a financial commitment to someone you don’t know. There are better ways to build friendships than with risky dealings.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Travel plans continue to be favored. A change of scenery brings new opportunities, both personally and professionally. Be open to the possibilities. ST

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Whole Wellness Family

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t is the end of August and if you are a parent, you are getting the kids ready for a new school year. If you are a grandparent, you are getting ready to do after school pick ups and end of day care duties. All of this activity helps making good nutrition as a new priority. Our website (lovewholefoods.com) features two good articles that are a must read for parents and grandparents alike.

The first deals with the new research on “diet” sodas with their artificial sweeteners. The bottom line: they make you fat.

The head of epidemiology at the University of Texas, Dr. Helen Hazuda, found that subjects who consumed two diet sodas per day developed waistlines five times bigger than those that drank water, juices, and even regular sodas. This is not new information. In the early 80s, when the soda industry debated the introduction of aspartame to their product lines, what trumped their resistance to this ineffectual ingredient, was that the Nutrasweet (t.m. for aspartame) was found to be highly addictive. Please stop giving diet sodas to children.

Come into the store and get the research done by Dr. Michael Lyon, M.D., head of pediatric neurology at McGill University.

His article Is Your Child’s Brain Starving? tells the whole story. While you are there, try a sample of Natural Factors Learning Factors protein powder. It is fantastic for hyper-active children in need of optimal brain nutrition.

If you are an adult and get withdrawal headaches when you try to stop diet sodas, this is the remedy. If you need a bubbly soda, come into the store and get ones without artificial sweeteners or high fructose corn syrup and still get zero calories! Better yet, with the summer heat, try some of our Love Water, bottled for us in the Smokey Mountains national park. It is fluoride free, which is another issue contributing to childhood obesity. Fluoride along with any number of pesticides act as thyroid antagonists.

They compete with normal iodine receptors to prevent normal thyroid function.

I have addressed this thyroid dysfunction for children and adults in earlier articles.

We provide a simple inexpensive home iodine deficiency test. It is safe enough for kids and was developed by an endocrinologist. Write down Thursday, September 15 at 7 P.M. on your calendar. The research genius who developed Tri-Iodine by Europharma will be giving a free seminar on this and many related topics. The founder of Enzymatic Therapy, Terry Lemerond is responsible for some of the most significant nutraceuticals ever produced in this country. Love Wholefoods is privileged to have been selected to host this special evening. This free seminar will be standing room only so sign up to get a seat.

The second area to focus on is food as medicine. Again, visit our website and click on the “news & features” bar. There is a great article on how to get kids (and adults) to eat their “veggies.” The first step: have

the adults eat them and set the example for a healthy life pattern for the new generation.

Second step: never buy frozen or canned.

Third step: buy fresh organic produce.

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Okay, so you know your kids aren’t eating their “veggies” and you know by now it’s too late for your college freshman to change.

You should know, that they are going to put FIFTEEN pounds during their first year away from home! Dorm food has changed and not for the better.

What is the solution? Orthomolecular fortification added to the Standard American Diet. Take “supplements” to shore up the nutritional demands of the body’s three trillion cells.

Who do you trust when there are hundreds of brands in the market place? We are proud to partner with one of the best nutraceautical companies in North America: Natural Factors. Their entire line is on sale with 20 percent savings for rest of August.

Has your child been on antibiotics for swimmers ear? Pick up some pro-biotics.

There are kids vitamins that add those “veggies” they won’t eat. There are special formulas for low blood sugar and the already mentioned Learning/Behavior Factors.

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The talent that sets the bar is the head of their research team, Michael Murray, N.D. Michael has over forty publications to his credit including his landmark How To Prevent And Treat Cancer which he launched at our new store in 2003. You now have a great opportunity to meet and ask him questions in person. Dr. Murray will be in town to make a public presentation on his latest research and product development for osteoporosis and arthritis suffering. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, October 26. The location is to be announced with a time of early afternoon.

While you are at lovewholefoods.com check on the progress of our new store opening at 1633 Taylor Road in Port Orange.

Whole family wellness is predicated on whole community wellness both physical and economic. It is an affirmation of the health of our community’s economy that you have given our family the opportunity to serve you. We hope to be open in early November, come by to help us celebrate the holidays. We all have so much to be thankful for.

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Section B August 19, 2011 Tails From The Front ith the warm weather and heavy rains of a Florida summer comes a large increase in the local mosquito population. This should come as a concern, not only to us, but to our pets as well. Mosquitos pose a significant threat to our animals, as they are the lone transmitter of the dangerous and sometimes life-threatening heartworm disease.

Heartworm disease is caused by parasitic worms living in the arteries of the lungs and occasionally in the right side of the heart.

Heartworm is a serious and potentially fatal condition that can affect dogs and cats of any age or breed. The disease is transferred when a mosquito bites an animal with heartworm, and takes in the infected blood, then bites another animal, transferring the disease.

The safest, cheapest, and most effective way to treat for heartworms is to prevent the infection from ever happening. Heartworm prevention medication is widely available at a low cost, including here at the Halifax Humane Society. There are a variety of medication options, including tablets,

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If there is any concern that your animal may be infected, they should be checked immediately. Treatment is available for infected dogs, but at a higher cost than prevention medications. The treatment for dogs is currently experiencing shortages, further complicating the process. There are no approved treatments for cats at this time.

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says new HHS staff veterinarian Dr. Andrea Puckett, DVM. “Although we have been able to successfully treat many dogs diagnosed with heartworm disease, a potential shortage of the treatment drug (melarsomine) is looming. This means that it is more important than ever to utilize heartworm preventative medication and stop the disease before it starts."

You can visit Halifax Humane Society to find the most effective prevention treatments at a low price, keeping your pet safe now and into the future. ST

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Books Murder Of The Century Reviewed by Larry Cox

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t isn’t easy to blow the dust off a century-old murder and keep it as exciting, engaging, and relevant as when the crime first occurred.

Writer Paul Collins has done just that, reporting the details of a ghastly Victorian murder that was nothing short of sensational in his book The Murder Of The Century: The Gilded Age Crime That Scandalized A City And Sparked The Tabloid Wars.

On the afternoon of June 26, 1897, two boys playing near a pier on the Lower East Side of New York discovered what turned out to be the floating torso of a man wrapped in oilcloth.

Later, berry pickers near Harlem stumbled upon neatly severed limbs in an overgrown ditch, while on Long Island, a farmer was startled to find that his duck pond had turned red with blood.

Police were baffled, since the head was missing and there appeared to be no witnesses, no motives, no positive identification, and no suspects. The only real clue was the oilcloth used to wrap the various body parts. It was such a

gaudy pattern that few pieces had been sold, and police were able to connect the dots back to a woman involved in a lurid love triangle that eventually led to one of the most riveting trials New York had ever seen.

As Collins explains, it was a complex murder. The victim had been lured from Manhattan, murdered in Queens, and then had his body parts scattered over three boroughs. As competing newspaper moguls Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst helped turn the murder into a media circus, the combined efforts of an eccentric professor, an anxious cop, and a cub reporter finally helped crack the case.

By deftly putting the characters, the event, and the festering underbelly of the Gilded Age into historical context, Collins has produced one of the most exciting true-crime books of the summer. ST

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he term sciatica is used to describe a symptom and is not a diagnosis. Typically it refers to pain experienced from the low back and radiating into the buttocks, and down the leg along the pathway of the sciatic nerve.

Sciatica pain may be triggered by heavy lifting, coughing or sneezing, sitting or driving too long, poor posture at home or at work, or the symptoms may just appear with standing or walking.

It is commonly thought that sciatica is caused by a herniated disc (damage to the disc causes the inside material to protrude and compress the adjacent nerve upon exiting the spinal canal), but this is not necessarily so.

Studies have shown that degenerative changes in the spine, which occur with aging, do not correlate well with the symptoms of sciatica.

Some people have found to have one or more herniated discs, but have no pain.

Thus, there must be different causes for sciatica, other than the presence of a herniated disc.

The sciatic nerve may also be entrapped at various locations along its course by either the presence of scar tissue, a muscle spasm, or trigger points in the soft tissue, which lead to irritation and inflammation of the nerve.

Sciatica can be treated very effectively through physical therapy, however in severe (acute or chronic) cases, the combined effect of physical therapy and acupuncture will ensure the outcome to be highly successful.

Acupuncture & Physical Therapy Ramon Gutierrez, D.O.M. Acupuncture Physician The physical therapist will use manual skills to find the exact location of nerve entrapment and determine what structures are involved. In consultation with the acupuncturist the compromising tissues will be targeted to obtain maximal release with subsequent reduced irritation and inflammation of the compromised nerve.

The physical therapist will also assess abnormal gait patterns, faulty posture, poor driving habits, etc. which are often contributing to the underlying problem.

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Fashback Test Your Music Knowledge

by Mick Harper

1. What was the name of Neil Young’s first band, formed in 1960?

2. What was Boston’s only Number 1 hit?

3. Which group had hits with Cool It Now and Mr. Telephone Man, and what year?

4. Name the band that released Walk, Don’t Run in 1960.

5. What song was the first hit for Rush? Bonus for knowing where they are from.

6. Name the huge 1969 hit for Blood, Sweat & Tears.

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Answers 1. The Jades. Young was 14 at the time and living in Winnipeg, Canada.

In 1966 he moved to California and co-founded Buffalo Springfield with Stephen Stills.

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3. New Edition, in 1984. Both songs went to No. 1 on the U.S. R&B charts.

4. The Ventures, an instrumental group. The song also was released in 1965 by the group Herb Alpert And The Tijuana Brass.

5. New World Man, in 1984. Rush is from Toronto. They got their start in 1968 and are still performing—their Clockwork Angels/Time Machine Tour is just wrapping up.

6. You’ve Made Me So Very Happy rose to No. 2 on the charts, as did the BS&T’s follow-up song, which was titled Spinning Wheel. ST

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Pet Care Dogs Help Bring Neighbors Together

by Sam Mazzotta

Dear Paw’s Corner: I just wanted to send you a note about something that occurred to me this morning. I was out for my morning run, and on almost every block I found myself waving and smiling to neighbors who were out walking their dogs.

I take my own dog, Riley, out very early each morning, but at 11 years of age he’s gotten too old to go running with me. Still, it struck me today how many of my neighbors I’ve gotten to

know just because we’re all fellow dog owners. Even if we don’t have long conversations, we all have commiserated over the chore of dragging ourselves out of bed early to walk our dogs, or chatted about how nice (or horrible)

the weather is. I realized today that I’m acquainted with at least one person on every street that’s part of my running route.

It’s just a nice thought I had about how dogs bring people together. Hope you agree!

— Riley’s Mom in Albuquerque Dear Riley’s Mom: That is a fantastic thought! I sometimes wonder about the friendships I might not have made if it weren’t for my pets.

I also think that seeing the same owners and their dogs every day is great for the dog, as well. We stop to catch up on gossip and weather, and our dogs get a chance to catch up on... well, whatever they learn from sniffing each other.

At any rate, it’s a chance for both dogs and owners to socialize and stay friendly with the neighbors. ST Send your question or comment 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 care-related advice visit www.pawscorner.com

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Finding Balance In The Battle Against Vertigo If you are one of the millions of Americans who suffer from spells of dizziness, you may now take a sigh of relief. A new procedure called canalith repositioning conducted at the Center for Dizziness, Balance & Motion Sickness will eliminate this problem in 85% of patients. The medical term for this condition is Benign Positional Vertigo; it can cause people to feel nausea, lose their balance, and prevent simple normal activities from being accomplished.

At the Center for Dizziness, Balance & Hearing Loss, Dr. Jay Katz has been helping people lead productive and normal lives again without the use of any drugs. One patient states, “Don’t ask me what he did, even my husband was watching and even isn’t sure, but it’s wonderful.”

A graduate of Georgetown University Medical School, Dr. Katz trained in Otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, and conducted extensive research on motion sickness at the University of Miami Dizziness and Balance Center.

By far, the most common cause of vertigo in people over 65 is benign positional dizziness that occurs while the person is bending over, looking up, and lying down, Katz explained. It has been reported that balance related falls account for more than one-half of the accidental deaths among the elderly.”

To diagnose the patient’s dizziness and balance condition, Dr. Katz conducts a thorough office examination. The balance system in the inner ear involves a tiny set of three semicircular canals, tubes of fluids shaped a bit like a scissors handle. The utricle is lined with nerve filaments, beneath a sticky pad of crystals. During the normal aging process the gravity-sensing crystals, called otoliths, are released from the utricle and work their way into the semicircular canal, where they float in fluid, head movements cause the otoliths to stimulate nerve endings, which results in vertigo, explains Dr. Katz. Once other causes of dizziness have been eliminated, he can proceed immediately with canalith repositioning.

The condition is treated by a simple in-office maneuver where the patient’s head is tilted in several positions in such a way as to remove this debris from the fluid in the inner ear, Katz states.

Canalith repositioning is a highly effective treatment and can be easily repeated if dizziness returns or is not completely eliminated the first time. While little known, this procedure is fully covered by Medicare and other types of insurance.

Dr. Katz also treats people with balance problems. Way too often, people are told “you’re getting older, what do you expect?” But it is not a normal part of aging to lose your balance, Katz said.

Certain antibiotics or viral infections can damage the balance nerves leaving individuals with an insecure feeling when walking, especially when stepping off a curb, walking on an uneven surface like pebbles or lawns and walking in the dark. When balance problems arise, Katz said, people have a tendency to restrict their activity and then the brain doesn’t get enough stimulation to learn how to compensate for the injury.

Vestibular Rehabilitation and Balance Retraining (which is performed in our office) is very effective in restoring balance by a process of adaptation and compensation.

Dr. Katz also treats people with Meniere’s disease that is characterized by episodes of vertigo that last anywhere from 15 minutes to 24 hours and is also associated with hearing loss and ringing in the ears.

For more information on the treatment of dizziness or balance, or to make an appointment, please call DR. JAY KATZ at the Center For Dizziness & Balance at (386)864-5910.

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Over the years driving becomes an integral part of life. Nearly everything —stores, the doctor’s office, and relatives —requires a vehicle to get to. Beside the necessity of a car’s mobility, older drivers see the ability to drive as a symbol of their continued independence in life, coming full circle back to their teen years. It’s hard to give up or limit the independence it provides.

Safety should be the highest priority for any driver, though, trumping the personal desire to be self-sufficient. According to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, traffic accidents are the second highest cause of fatalities for people over 65 years old, right behind falls. There are more than 26 million people aged 70 years and older in the United States, which is 9 percent of the total U.S. resident population. However, older citizens account for 12 percent of all traffic fatalities, 12 percent of all vehicle occupant fatalities, and 16 percent of all pedestrian fatalities, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Older drivers cause crashes mainly because they aren’t paying attention, or their ability to perceive and respond to dangers is slowed. The crashes are most often caused by the older driver not obeying posted signs or properly granting the right-of-way. Many senior drivers are very safety conscious. They are more likely to use seat belts and are less likely to be cited for speeding, reckless driving, or alcohol-related charges.

Giving up or limiting driving is a difficult and emotional decision. Keep in mind that one solution does not fit all circumstances and people. Completely retiring from driving too early in life could actually cause a person’s mental and physical health to decline with inactivity. Here are some warning signs provided by the AARP that might help in making the right driving choices.

Feeling less comfortable and more nervous or fearful while driving.

Difficulty staying in the lane of travel.

More frequent close calls, for example almost crashing.

More frequent dents, scrapes, on the car or on fences, mailboxes, garage doors, etc.

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Other drivers honking at you more often; more instances when you are angry with other drivers.

Friends or relatives not wanting to drive with you.

Getting lost more often.

Difficulty seeing the sides of the road when looking straight ahead (i.e. cars or people seem to come out of nowhere more frequently).

Violating signals or trouble following road signs, pavement markings, or signals.

Slower response to unexpected situations; trouble moving foot from gas to brake pedal or confusing the two pedals.

Easily distracted or hard to concentrate while driving.

Hard to turn around to check over shoulder while backing up or changing lanes.

Medical conditions or medications are affecting your ability to handle the car.

More traffic tickets or warnings by law enforcement officers in the last year or two.

There are things that can be done besides giving up driving altogether. You can take refresher courses, behind-the-wheel assessments, and counseling. Consider installing adaptive equipment that could help with your vision or mobility while in the driver’s seat. You can also limit driving to certain times of day and stay within familiar areas.

The most important thing to keep in mind while determining whether to continue driving is safety. Are you and those around you safe when you are behind the wheel? ST

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Getting A Grip On Your Finances re you spending many hours each month paying bills and balancing accounts? If this sounds like you, then consider taking a closer look at your organizational skills. Good organizational skills can help you get your financial house in order and save many hours that could be spent in other activities.

To simplify your financial life, try one or more of the following tips: Use direct deposit. If you already take advantage of direct payroll deposit, then you know how convenient it is.

Direct deposit is safer as well as more convenient that having a paper check mailed to you. It may help you avoid some bank fees and gives you access to your money sooner. Beginning March 2013, the federal benefit payments such as Social Security will only be issued by electronic deposit into the account of your choice.

Automate recurring bills. Many of your regularly recurring bills can be set up with an automatic payment. This method of bill paying assures that the bill will be paid on time by either automatically withdrawal from a checking acaccount or charged to a selected credit card. Remember, to avoid paying interest fees, pay the credit card balance off in full by the due date.

Consider online banking. Electronic access to your bank accounts offers a number of benefits. For example, you can review deposits and withdrawals, keep track of your balance, print copies of cancelled checks to document an expense, and transfer funds between accounts. Online bill paying is also a convenience that will save you time.

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Make savings deposits automatic.

Sign up to have a portion of each paycheck deposited into a savings account, for example $50 each paycheck. Automatic savings deposits will quickly add up, increasing your emergency fund and your net worth.

Consider consolidating accounts.

Too many accounts make it harder to monitor your money and you may be paying more in account fees. Instead of juggling several accounts over a number of institutions, consider combining them. You’ll reduce the amount of mail you receive such as bank statements and 1099 forms at tax time, lower account management fees, and perhaps realize better rates of your return.

By investing a small amount of time organizing and simplifying your financial accounts, you can simplify your life, distress, and save hours to spend in more enjoyable activities. You may even save a bit of money too. ST

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Chicken Soup For The S oul Chicken Soup For The Soul: Thanks Mom

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hen my mother set out to rule the world, it was not the most popular or likely road for a woman, much less a single mother, to travel.

She had been a stay-at-home mom for my sister and me until her divorce, so when she struck out on her own, she didn’t have any experience.

She got a job as a secretary for an insurance agency and worked very long hours to make ends meet. She had been at the agency for a while when she started to notice something. Her boss referred to her as a secretary only and didn’t allow her to do any more than answer the phones.

She would speak to customers and have the answers to their questions right in front of her, but was not allowed to give them. Any and all calls had to be forwarded to her boss when he was in the office, which wasn’t often, as he liked to play golf. Consequently, she took messages and told the customers that he would call them back, all the while knowing that she could just as easily have helped them. She begged him to allow her to study to get her insurance license, but he denied her the time off and, again, made it clear that she was only a secretary, only a woman, and should know her place.

One morning, my mother went into her boss’s office to ask him a favor. She wanted to see if she could take an early lunch. I had been named to the honor roll in school, and an assembly was being held to honor me and five other students. She desperately wanted to attend, but her boss pointedly refused her. My mother quit right then and there.

She said she could take him talking down to her, she could take him mismanaging the place, but she could not take him keeping her from her family.

She went back to school, got her license to sell insurance, and started her own agency. She went around taking employees from the most bizarre places.

One was a door-to-door copier saleswoman, another a night manager at a local pharmacy. She hired two new employees with zero experience in the insurance industry and began training them. She wanted them each to get a license to sell insurance. She encouraged them to speak to the customers, so that she was no more important than any of her employees. She got her master’s degree online, and hers became one of the top agencies in the state. Her employees (mostly women) are now all required to have their license. She instills in them the confidence that they know as much as she does and are just as important to the business.

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What prompted my hunt was that three women made the news when they stole hundreds of veterans grave markers at various cemeteries in New Jersey.

After questioning them (and paying the money), a scrap-metal dealer called the local police.

There have been other thefts as well: Flint, Michigan; Waterloo, New York; Des Moines, Iowa; Crawford County, Kansas. Do yous feel sick yet?

Other thefts were reported, including 150 metal flag holders in Pennsylvania.

All is not lost, however. There are still good people out there.

Staff Sgt. James Horning, a Pennsylvania National Guard recruiter, made it his mission to replace all 125 flag holders stolen from his local cemetery.

He canvassed American Legion and Veterans of Foreign War halls asking for replacements.

Last year in Texas, a gentleman found a flat bronze grave marker, complete with the veteran’s name. He went to the press to help locate the family.

A kayaker in Pennsylvania found dozens of markers on a river bank and called the police.

Back in 2008, President Bush signed the Let Our Veterans Rest in Peace Act of 2008. It directs that sentences, guidelines and policy statements for this crime be “appropriately severe.”

Per the guidelines, the penalty for stealing from a veteran’s grave goes up two levels from the base offense. Not enough, of course, but it is federal.

Given how many markers are stolen, perhaps this isn’t the time to suggest that you buy one, but I’ve had readers ask, especially about the new bronze medallions. For information on markers, medallions, and headstones, you can go online to: www.cem.va.gov/hm_ hm.asp ST Write to Freddy Groves in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or e-mail to columnreply@gmail.co

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— I.R. in Florida • “We had an impromptu princess/ magical fairy tea party at our house yesterday, and we came up with the best on-the-spot magic wands. We cut big stars out of paperboard (like a cereal box) and decorated them with stickers, construction paper, and glitter, then we threaded them on long kebab sticks. I snipped the pointy end and covered it with colorful tape. Presto, party wand!”

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