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RegionPULSE
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Regional Support Groups
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Region Hospitals & Clinics
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Regional Blood Drives
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Community Calendar and Family Events
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ParentPULSE -Car seats, swings and bouncers may not sleep baby safely
Finding Beauty for Breast Cancer Survivors —by Sherrie Campbell, PhD
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What’s New in Breast Cancer Research —The American Cancer Society and Treatment
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Antioxidant Supplements– Can they harm your health?
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Quick and Easy Exercises for Your Joints
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The Differences between Chemotherapy and Radiation
Delicious, Healthy Recipes -Chicken stew with cornmeal dumplings
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Muscle Cramps are a real pain
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Finding Beauty in
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer survivors . . . they are brave and beautiful and so, as we embrace Breast Cancer Awareness Month, here are some thoughts for how to stay positive and beautiful through the breast cancer journey. “Cancer may be visiting your life, but it is visiting to help you heal something. It is not visiting to help you lose anything. Illness is always here to cleanse out the negativity of what was so you can have a fresh start on what is to come. There is nothing more frightening or scary then when you face the possibility of your own mortality, and nor is there anything more motivating. It is now, more than ever, that life’s deliciousness is appreciated. You naturally know what you need to change to get healthy and there is a commitment level that is tenacious. So, guess what? You can beat this,” says Sherrie Campbell, PhD, a veteran psychologist.
1. Stay Positive: Any and all fear thoughts must be interrupted with thoughts of faith, prayer and positivity. It is not that you are not going to have your down days, because you will. When you have one, cry it out, let it pass, don’t hang onto it as it will only create more stress. Force your mind toward the positive. To stay positive you may need to let go of certain relationships that are clearly are not healthy for you, surround yourself with positive words, deeds and people.
2. Get Spiritual: Visit with natural healers and spiritual healers, read spiritual books, get outside for fresh air. Stay connected to that inner force within you that has no desire to give up. Healing your spirit is what you need and probably needed before the breast cancer, so this is a great time to be a seeker and to learn to live more consciously, deliberately and to embrace your vulnerability
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3. Exercise: Get out and move each and every day. This is so good for the fighter cells in your body, and it reminds you that you are still alive. Exercise will help you stay strong and will benefit your healing. It increases the positive mood hormones in the brain alleviating much of the depression you may be feeling. It also puts you around other people so you do not feel so alone. Get out, get moving and remind yourself that you have cancer—but you are not cancer.
4. Get pretty: Honestly, there is really nothing that makes us feel better than looking good. If you have never had long hair, but always wanted it, this is the time to go out and get it. Put on makeup, find your glow! Give yourself back the face you feel is missing from the loss of your eyelashes and brows. There is is nothing a little pencil or eyeliner cannot fix. Eyelash extensions and false lashes are all the rage even without cancer, so indulge. This will increase your mood and feelings of strength and beauty.
5. Love yourself: Whatever you decide is best for you... love yourself right now. Listen to your heart. Do you need a day to rest, an hour to cry, a minute to fear, or a week to just be alone? Do it. Do for you—right now—put yourself first.
In her practice and as a regular contributor to Huffington Post and Entrepreneur, Dr. Sherrie has helped individuals manage their highest high and survive their lowest low. Check out her website http://www.sherriecampbellphd.com/ for clips, news and advice.
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What’s new in breast cancer research and treatment?
Other drugs, such as aromatase inhibitors, are also being studied to reduce the risk of breast cancer.
The American Cancer Society reports that research into the causes, prevention, and treatment of breast cancer is being done in many medical centers throughout the world.
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Causes of breast cancer Studies continue to uncover lifestyle factors and habits that alter breast cancer risk. Ongoing studies are looking at the effect of exercise, weight gain or loss, and diet on breast cancer risk. Studies on the best use of genetic testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations continue at a rapid pace. Scientists are also exploring how common gene variations may affect breast cancer risk. Potential causes of breast cancer in the environment have also received more attention in recent years. While much of the science on this topic is still in its earliest stages, this is an area of active research. A large, long-term study funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is now being done to help find the causes of breast cancer. Known as the Sister Study, it has enrolled 50,000 women who have sisters with breast cancer. This study will follow these women for at least 10 years and collect information about genes, lifestyle, and environmental factors that may cause breast cancer. An offshoot of the Sister Study, the Two Sister Study, is designed to look at possible causes of early onset breast cancer. To find out more about these studies, call 1-877-4-SISTER (1-877-474-7837) or visit the Sister Study website (www.sisterstudy.org).
Chemoprevention Fenretinide, a retinoid, is also being studied as a way to reduce the risk of breast cancer (retinoids are drugs related to vitamin A). In a small study, this drug reduced breast cancer risk as much as tamoxifen. 6
In some women, DCIS turns into invasive breast cancer and sometimes an area of DCIS contains invasive cancer. In some women, though, the cells may never invade and remain localized within the ducts. If the cells don’t invade, DCIS cannot spread to lymph nodes or other organs, and so cannot be life-threatening. The uncertainty about how DCIS will behave makes it difficult for women to make decisions about what treatment to have, if any. Researchers are looking for ways to help with these challenges. Another recent area of research and debate among breast cancer specialists is whether changing the name of DCIS to one that emphasizes this is not an invasive cancer can help some women avoid overly aggressive treatment.
New laboratory tests Circulating tumor cells Researchers have found that in many women with breast cancer, cells may break away from the tumor and enter the blood. These circulating tumor cells can be detected with sensitive lab tests. Although these tests can help predict which patients may go on to have their cancer come back, it isn’t clear that the use of these tests will help patients live longer. They may potentially be useful for women with advanced breast cancer to help tell if treatments are working.
Newer imaging tests Newer imaging methods are now being studied for evaluating abnormalities that may be breast cancers. Scintimammography (molecular breast imaging) In scintimammography, a slightly radioactive tracer called technetium sestamibi is injected into a vein. The tracer attaches to breast cancer cells and is detected by a special camera. This technique is still being studied to see if it will be useful in finding breast cancers. Some radiologists believe it may helpful in looking at suspicious areas found by regular mammograms, but its exact role remains unclear. Current research is aimed at improving the technology and evaluating its use in specific situations such as in the dense breasts of younger women. This test, however, will not replace your usual screening mammogram.
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Treatment Oncoplastic surgery Breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy or partial mastectomy) can often be used for early-stage breast cancers. But in some women, it can result in breasts of different sizes and/or shapes. For larger tumors, it might not even be possible, and a mastectomy might be needed instead. Some doctors address this problem by combining cancer surgery and plastic surgery techniques, known as oncoplastic surgery. This typically involves reshaping the breast at the time of the initial surgery, and may mean operating on the other breast as well to make them more symmetrical. This approach is still fairly new, and not all doctors are comfortable with it.
New chemotherapy drugs Advanced breast cancers are often hard to treat, so researchers are always looking for newer drugs. A drug class has been developed that targets cancers caused by BRCA mutations. This class of drugs is called PARP inhibitors and they have shown promise in clinical trials treating breast, ovarian, and prostate cancers that had spread and were resistant to other treatments. Further studies are being done to see if this drug can help patients without BRCA mutations.
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Vitamin D: A recent study found that women with early-stage breast cancer who were vitamin D deficient were more likely to have their cancer recur in a distant part of the body and had a poorer outlook. More research is needed to confirm this finding. Talk to your doctor about testing your vitamin D level to see if it is in the healthy range. http://www.cancer.org/cancer/breastcancer/ detailedguide/breast-cancer-new-research October 2015
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Antioxidants
are man-made or natural substances that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage. Diets high in vegetables and fruits, which are good sources of antioxidants, have been found to be healthy; however, research has not shown antioxidant supplements to be beneficial in preventing diseases. Examples of antioxidants include vitamins C and E, selenium, and carotenoids, such as beta-carotene, lycopene, lutein, and zeaxanthin. Rigorous scientific studies involving more than 100,000 people combined have tested whether antioxidant supplements can help prevent chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and cataracts. In most instances, antioxidants did not reduce the risks of developing these diseases. Concerns have not been raised about the safety of antioxidants in food. However, high-dose supplements of antioxidants may be linked to health risks in some cases. Antioxidant supplements may interact with some medicines. Tell all of your health care providers about any complementary and integrative health approaches you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care.
About Free Radicals, Oxidative Stress, and Antioxidants Free radicals are highly unstable molecules that are naturally formed when you exercise and when your body converts food into energy. Your body can also be exposed to free radicals from a variety of environmental sources, such as cigarette smoke, air pollution, and sunlight. Free radicals can cause “oxidative stress,” a process that can trigger cell damage. Oxidative stress is thought to play a role in a variety of diseases including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and eye diseases such as cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. .
Safety Concerns High-dose antioxidant supplements may be harmful in some cases. For example, the results of some studies have linked the use of high-dose beta-carotene supplements to an increased risk of lung cancer in smokers and use of high-dose vitamin E supplements to increased risks of hemorrhagic stroke (a type of stroke caused by bleeding in the brain) and prostate cancer. There is conflicting evidence on the effects of taking antioxidant supplements during cancer treatment; some studies suggest that this may be beneficial, but others suggest that it may be harmful. The National Cancer Institute recommends that people who are being treated for cancer talk with their health care provider before taking supplements. 8
If You Are Considering Antioxidant Supplements Do not use antioxidant supplements to replace a healthy diet or conventional medical care, or as a reason to postpone seeing a health care provider about a medical problem. If you have age-related macular degeneration, consult your health care providers to determine whether supplements of the type used in the National Eye Institute’s Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) trial are appropriate for you. If you are considering a dietary supplement, first get information on it from reliable sources. If you are pregnant or nursing a child, or if you are considering giving a child a dietary supplement, it is especially important to consult your (or your child’s) health care provider.
Why Don’t Antioxidant Supplements Work? Researchers have suggested several reasons why antioxidant supplements do not provide substantial health benefit: • The beneficial health effects of a diet high in vegetables and fruits or other antioxidant-rich foods may actually be caused by other substances present in the same foods, other dietary factors, or other lifestyle choices rather than antioxidants. • The effects of the large doses of antioxidants used in supplementation studies may be different from those of the smaller amounts of antioxidants consumed in foods. • Differences in the chemical composition of antioxidants in foods versus those in supplements may influence their effects. For example, eight chemical forms of vitamin E are present in foods. Vitamin E supplements, on the other hand, typically include only one of these forms—alpha-tocopherol. Alpha-tocopherol also has been used in almost all research studies on vitamin E. • For some diseases, specific antioxidants might be more effective than the ones that have been tested. For example, to prevent eye diseases, antioxidants that are present in the eye, such as lutein, might be more beneficial than those that are not found in the eye, such as beta-carotene. • The relationship between free radicals and health may be more complex than has previously been thought. Under some circumstances, free radicals actually may be beneficial rather than harmful, and removing them may be undesirable. • The antioxidant supplements may not have been given for a long enough time to prevent chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases or cancer, which develop over decades. For more information about the safety of dietary supplements, see the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) fact sheet, visit https://nccih.nih.gov/health/supplements/wiseuse.htm.
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Mediterranean Diet + Extra EVOO Linked to Reduced Breast Cancer Risk A Mediterranean dietâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;particularly one high in extravirgin olive oil (EVOO)â&#x20AC;&#x201D;is associated with reduced risk for invasive breast cancer, according to a secondary analysis from the PREDIMED study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Over 4100 older Spanish women, at high cardiovascular risk and without a history of breast cancer, were randomized to a Mediterranean diet supplemented with either EVOO (1 liters per week for the women and their families) or nuts (30 grams per day) or to a control diet (dietary advice). During a median 4.8 years' follow-up, 35 incidences of breast cancers occurred. After multivariable adjustment, women assigned to a Mediterranean diet plus EVOO showed a significant, 68% lower risk for breast cancer relative to controls. Those assigned to the diet plus nuts showed a 41% risk reduction relative to controls, but this was not statistically significant.
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Dr. Andrew Kaunitz, editor-in-chief of NEJM Journal Watch Women's Health, offered his take: "That all participants were white and at elevated baseline risk for cardio-vascular disease, and that breast cancer was not the primary outcome, represent study limitations. However, given the recognized cardiovascular benefits of a Mediterranean diet, it would now appear reasonable to also recommend this strategy for the possible prevention of breast cancer while awaiting future studies that focus on this outcome."
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A Little Effort Goes a Long Way in Helping Your Joints If you have arthritis, there’s a lot you can do to control your joint pain. And it may be much easier than you’d imagine! Here are some easy do-at-home exercises that can help you: • Move your joints more easily • Strengthen joint muscles • Help prevent further joint damage • Stay active Remember to consult your doctor before beginning or changing any exercise plan. EVERY POUND MAKES A DIFFERENCE Exercise can also ease the stress on knee and hip joints by helping you lose a few pounds. In fact, for every pound you lose, you take four pounds of pressure off your knees!
KNEES 1. Sit in a chair and cross your legs above the ankles. Raise your legs; they can be either straight or bent. 2. Push up with the bottom leg and down with the top leg, pressing evenly so that your legs do not move. Hold for 10 seconds and relax. Repeat 5 times. Rest a minute, and do 5 more. You’ll feel this in the muscles above your knee and calf.
HIPS QUICK, EASY JOINT EXERCISES THAT TAKE JUST MINUTES A DAY are • Strengthening exercises build muscles that support and cushion your joints. • Flexibility exercises improve your joints’ range of motion. • Cardiovascular (“cardio”) exercises such as walking or swimming improve your heart health and help you maintain a healthy weight. Arthritis experts recommend doing all three types of exercise for best results. If you can’t get out to do cardio exercise, try the joint exercises at home several times a week for at least four weeks to see if they help your symptoms.
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1. Stand straight, facing and holding on to a sturdy table,counter, or chair. 2. Move one leg backward, lifting your foot a few inches above the floor. Keep the knee straight. Do not arch your back or lean forward. Hold for a count of 10, then slowly release. Repeat 5 times. Rest a minute, and do 5 more. 3. Do the same with your other leg. You’ll feel this in the muscles of your buttocks and upper legs.
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Return your leg to the starting position. Repeat 5 times.
KNEES 1. Hold on to a table or the back of a chair for balance.
3. Face the other direction, and do the same exercise with your other leg.
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2. Lift one foot up toward your buttocks. Grasp your ankle and gently pull your heel closer to your body, stopping when you feel the stretch in the front of your thigh. Hold for a count of 10, and return to the starting position. Repeat 5 times, then repeat with the other leg.
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CARDIOVASCULAR EXERCISES such as walking or swimming to improve your heart health and help you maintain a healthy weight.
Arthritis experts recommend doing all three types of exercise for best results.
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Cancer can take on many forms and spread throughout the body, infiltrating healthy cells and causing an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells that often turn into tumors. Various cancer-treatment options are available to treat men and women diagnosed with this potentially deadly disease, but the ones most familiar to many people are radiation and chemotherapy. Working with their doctors, patients can explore their treatment options to determine which therapies may be most effective.
The differences between chemotherapy and radiation
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is a cancer treatment in which a patient is administered drugs that are designed to kill cancer cells. These drugs work by attacking the components that allow cells to divide, grow and spread. Many chemotherapy drugs are given intravenously, in cycles, over a couple of weeks, but some chemotherapy medications may be taken orally. Chemotherapy primarily targets cells that divide rapidly, like cancer cells. But because other healthy cells also divide rapidly, such as cells in the hair and digestive tract, patients may experience side effects in these areas when undergoing chemotherapy treatment, according to the Southeast Radiation Oncology Group.
Radiation
Radiation surrounds us in various forms. Many people are familiar with ultraviolet radiation from the sun, and radiation can be present in certain minerals and substances as well. The high-energy particles and waves contained in radiation can be used in cancer therapy, according to the American Cancer Society. Radiation therapy can be delivered in various forms. External radiation uses a machine that precisely directs high-energy rays from outside of the body into a tumor and nearby tissue. Internal radiation relies on a radioactive implant placed inside the body near the tumor. Systemic radiation is the delivery of radioactive materials to a patient orally or through an injection. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;continued on the following page
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Hormone therapy
Doctors may suggest hormone therapy to treat breast cancer. The American Cancer Society says estrogen promotes the growth of cancers that are hormone receptor-positive (roughly 67 percent of breast cancers are). Hormone therapy will lower estrogen levels or prevent estrogen from acting on breast cancer cells. However, it will not work on tumors that are hormone receptor-negative. Doctors use a combination of therapies to treat breast cancer and other forms of cancer. To learn more, speak with an oncologist.
For additional information about various cancer therapies go the the web site at The National Institutes of Health’s MedLine Plus: www.nlm.nih.gov/ medlineplus/druginformation.html
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Beaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health Services, Inc., Receives Grant from Komen Lowcountry Affiliate to Support Community Breast Health Services At BJHCHS, the grant from Komen Lowcountry Affiliate will support “Reach Out to Care”. The program will involve screening mammograms, follow up services and education materials. the mission of the program is to assist in reducing the barriers to screening and treatment for African Americans and Hispanics covering the lack of local medical facilities, patient navigation and translation services, and treatment support services, to increase education about breast health, breast cancer screening, and available resources. For more information about BJHCHS “Reach Out to Care”, call Sory Reyes at 843-812-4374. “At Komen Lowcountry Affiliate, we conducted a needs assessment of our community and saw that more than 59 percent of our residents live in medically underserved areas.” said Lucy Spears, Mission Programs Manager. “Not only is it difficult to find breast health care, but these women and men face numerous financial barriers. We are confident that through BJHCHS, Inc; program “Reach Out to Care” the African American and Hispanic women in our community will have a low-cost access to the care they need. For more information about Susan G. Komen® and the Komen Lowcountry Affiliate, call 843-556-8011 or visit komenlowcountry.org SunGate Medical Group Announces New KAMRA® Inlay Technology for Improved Reading Vision An advanced procedure to treat presbyopia is now in South Carolina exclusively by Dr. Ken Farr and Dr. Drew Hunter at SunGate Medical Group. Presbyopia reduces the ability of the eye to focus on near objects. This condition occurs when the crystalline lens of the eye loses its flexibility, making it difficult to focus on close objects. In the past, presbyopic patients had to rely on reading glasses or monovision to improve their near vision. It is estimated that nearly 114 million people in the United States are struggling with this eye condition, which typically occurs in people over 40; reducing the ability of the eye to focus on near objects and causing blurry reading vision. 14
“The KAMRA® inlay offers an excellent option for improved reading vision with minimal compromises and inconveniences that come with other treatment options,” said Dr. Kenneth Farr. “I am excited to offer the number one prescribed corneal inlay to our patients.” The KAMRA® inlay sits in the first few layers of the eye known as the cornea. Smaller and thinner than a contact lens, the inlay is a mini-ring with an opening in the center. By using this pinhole effect, the inlay focuses light coming into your eye. This restores near vision while maintaining distance vision without blurry zones. For more information on presbyopia and the KAMRA® inlay, please visit www.KAMRA.com
Coastal Carolina Hospital Surgeon Now Using Image-Guided Surgical Navigation System for Complex Sinus Surgery Near the Brain Having the right information at the right time is critical to a positive surgical outcome. That’s why Coastal Carolina Hospital has installed Medtronic’s Fusion® ENT Navigation System. Each person’s sinus anatomy is different and may be altered by disease and prior surgery. Yet many sinus procedures occur close to the brain, eyes, and other critical areas. Fusion® ENT Navigation potentially allows surgeons to perform safer procedures and more thorough surgeries while operating close to delicate structures such as the eyes or brain. During surgery, this electromagnetic image guidance system enables surgeons to see the patient’s anatomy in 3D on a computer and the precise position of their surgical instruments throughout the procedure. For a free physician referral or to find a physician who is using the Fusion® ENT Navigation System for sinus procedures, call 1-877-582-2737.
OUTSIDE HILTON HEAD Donates 1,111 Pairs of Shoes to SOLES4SOULS Outside Hilton Head has recently donated 1,111 pairs of shoes to the non-profit Sole4Souls. The shoes were collected through the specialty retailers ‘Recycle Your Shoes’ program that ran in August of this year. The program encouraged customers to donate a pair of shoes and then get special pricing on a new pair from the shop. The program collection exceeded the company’s stated goal of 1,000
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pairs. This is the third year that Outside has run the program, with previous years’ collections topping out at 300 pairs. Please visit www.outsidehiltonhead.com and www.soles4souls.org for more information.
VOLUNTEERS Needed Born To Read Seeking Volunteers The Born to Read program visits new mothers at Beaufort Memorial Hospital, Coastal Carolina Hospital, and Hilton Head Island Hospital, and volunteers are needed to assist with the visits. Volunteers would visit the new mothers, deliver a resource bag that contains a Born To Read bib and t-shirt, books, and other resource materials a new parent may need. The Born To Read program encourages reading to children daily from birth. Applications are available at www.borntoread.org. For more information, please call 843-379-3350 or e-mail borntoread@hargray.com.
Beaufort Branch Library Seeking Technology Help Volunteers The Beaufort Branch Library of the Beaufort County Library System is seeking volunteers to assist the public with one-on-one computer assistance. Volunteers would assist customers in using the public computers, as well as assisting customers with iPads, laptops, or smartphones. Those with an interest or expertise in resume/job assistance are encouraged to apply as well. Individuals who are proficient in technology and enjoy helping others should contact Stacey Inman, 843-255-6458, sinman@bcgov.net. Applicants ages 18 and older must complete and submit a Library Volunteer Application and Consent to Conduct a Background Investigation form, available at http://www.beaufortcountylibrary.org/content/volunteeri ngyour-library.
Kick Off Your Shoes for a Happier, Healthier You Walking in the grass or along a sandy beach barefoot feels good, is refreshing, and, according to some scientists and doctors, improves overall health. Connecting your skin, and more specifically, the sole of your foot to the earth, is ‘Earthing’ or grounding, a fairly new phenomenon in the field of energy medicine. It is believed that electrons from the earth’s perpetual lightning strikes transfer to the body neutralizing the body’s damaging free radicals. The electrons are potent antioxidants that aid in reducing inflammation, stress and tension, and have the potential to improve the body’s immune function, heart rate, blood thinning and sleep. The effects are positive for overall cardiovascular health. According to Dr. James Oschman, the findings for Earthing have led to a better understanding of chronic inflammation, which is prevalent in so many today. While inflammation, itself, is the body’s response to injury and part of the healing process, Dr. Oschman believes the lack electrons is what causes some of the body’s inevitable free radicals to damage healthy tissue. While the medical field awaits further research on the theory, the 2010 book Earthing: the most important health discovery ever? by Clinton Ober, Dr. Stephen T. Sinatra, and M. Zucher offers an interesting read. Walking barefoot is certainly a free and calming experience. Whether it is yoga outside or a trek to the mailbox, touching the earth may lead to a happier, healthier you. Source: webMD.com
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Laugh Out Loud! It’s good for your body and soul . . .
Here’s a tidbit . . . Movie-goers eat less when watching a comedy than when watching a drama or horror film.
Laughter is a powerful antidote to stress, pain, and conflict. Nothing works faster or more dependably to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh. Humor lightens your burdens, inspires hopes, connects you to others, and keeps you grounded, focused, and alert. With so much power to heal and renew, the ability to laugh easily and frequently is a tremendous resource for surmounting problems, enhancing your relationships, and supporting both physical and emotional health.
Laughter is good for your health • Laughter relaxes the whole body. A good, hearty laugh relieves physical tension and stress, leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes after. • Laughter boosts the immune system. Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving your resistance to disease.
• Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals. Endorphins promote an overall sense of well-being and can even temporarily relieve pain.
• Laughter protects the heart. Laughter improves the function of blood vessels and increases blood flow, which can help protect you against a heart attack and other cardiovascular problems.
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Physical Health Benefits:
Mental Health Benefits:
Social Benefits:
Boosts immunity Lowers stress hormones Decreases pain Relaxes your muscles Prevents heart disease
Adds joy and zest to life Eases anxiety and fear Relieves stress Improves mood Enhances resilience
Strengthens relationships Attracts others to us Enhances teamwork Helps defuse conflict Promotes group bonding
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Use humor and play to overcome challenges and enhance your life The ability to laugh, play, and have fun with others not only makes life more enjoyable but also helps you solve problems, connect with others, and be more creative. People who incorporate humor and play into their daily lives find that it renews them and all of their relationships. Life brings challenges that can either get the best of you—or become playthings for your imagination. When you “become the problem” and take yourself too seriously, it can be hard to think outside the box and find new solutions. But when you play with the problem, you can often transform it into an opportunity for creative learning.
When you find yourself taken over by what seems to be a horrible problem, ask these questions: Is it really worth getting upset over? Is it worth upsetting others? Is it that important? Is it that bad? Is the situation irreparable? Is it really your problem?
Playing with problems seems to come naturally to children. When they are confused or afraid, they make their problems into a game, giving them a sense of control and an opportunity to experiment with new solutions. Interacting with others in playful ways helps you retain this creative ability. Humor and playful communication strengthen our relationships by triggering positive feelings and fostering emotional connection. When we laugh with one another, a positive bond is created. This bond acts as a strong buffer against stress, disagreements, and disappointment. As laughter, humor, and play become an integrated part of your life, your creativity will flourish and new discoveries for playing with friends, coworkers, acquaintances, and loved ones will occur to you daily. Humor takes you to a higher place where you can view the world from a more relaxed, positive, creative, joyful, and balanced perspective. Adapted from Helpguide.org. Authors: Melinda Smith, M.A., and Jeanne Segal, Ph.D. http://www.helpguide.org/articles/emotional-health/laughter-is-the-best-medicine.htm
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Regional Support Groups To have your free listing included in this column, email info to editor@caremagazine.com. The information updated at the time of printing. Please check with individual organizations or groups for updated times, dates and locations. You must dial AREA CODE 843, unless otherwise noted. AIDS • HIV-AIDS Support: Free, confidential HIV testing and counseling; Access Network Group and personal support: www.theaccess-network.org/ Beaufort/Jasper Counties: 379-5600; Hampton/Colleton Counties: 803-943-0554 ALZHEIMER’S + DEMENTIA • Alzheimer’s + Dementia Caregivers support: HHI/BLUF: Every Wed., 9:45 –11:15 a.m. for caregivers of someone with Alzheimer’s; Men’s Support Group, 1st + 3rd Mon. each month, 9:45 –11:15a.m. at Memory Matters, 117 Wm. Hilton Pkwy., 843-842-6688. Call 842-6688,or www.memory-matters.org. • Alzheimer’s Family Services of Greater Beaufort Caregivers Support Group: 12:30-1:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Helena House, Port Royal, 521-9190 or 252-8754. • Alzheimer’s Family Services Education & Social Day Programs: BFT: Mon., & Wed., 10:00 am-1:45 pm; Port Royal United Methodist Church, Friday, 10:00 am-1:45 pm, Summit Place; AFS services call: 521-9190. • Early Diagnosis Support Group: 1-2PM 1st Tuesday of each month at Memory Matters. Are you 65 or under and been diagnosed with some form of dementia? We help with support and resources. Please call if you are coming: 843-842-6688. Call 757-9388 for information. • Early Memory Loss Group: 2nd and 4th Thur., 10:00 am–noon, Helena House, Port Royal, Call Louise Blanchard, 521-9190. BEREAVEMENT • PRUITT/United Hospice Grief support for recently bereaved: All situations– Contact Bereavement Counselor, 522-0476. • AGAPE Grief support Groups: Please RSVP to 803-842-9800 to attend the group: Ridgeland: 433 First Ave., 2nd Wednesday, 10:00am.; Beaufort: 907 Boundary St., 3rd Wednesday 10:00am.; Hampton: 1000 Pine St. E., Varnville, 4th Wednesday, 10:00am. • Friends of Caroline Hospice, Port Royal, 525-6257; • Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Group- 2nd and 4th Wed., 6:00pm, at Hospice Care of the Lowcountry, 7 Plantation Park Dr. Unit 4, Bluffton. www.Zoe-foundation.org
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JDRF Adult Type 1 Support Group: monthly meet-ups, Bluffton library 6:00 p.m. Email: adult1dgroup@gmail.com; Facebook: JDRFAdultType1SupportGroupHilton Head/Bluffton MENTAL HEALTH • Coastal Empire Mental Health: Beaufort: 1050 Ribaut Road, 524-3378 HHI: 151 Dillon Rd, 681-4865 Ridgeland: 1510 Grays Hwy, 726-8030 Varnville/Hampton: 65 Forest Dr., 803-943-2828 Walterboro: 2004 N Jefferies Blvd, 843-549-6536. • Depression & BiPolar Support Alliance: Hilton Head: 682-2900 • Mental Health Association Beaufort-Jasper: Information, referral, direct service, and emergency assistance; 682-2900. • NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group for Consumers : Hilton Head every Monday, 5:307:00 p.m. Contact R. Peters, 843-681-2200 ext. 1; Bluffton/Okatie every Wednesday, 6:30 pm8:00 p.m. Contact R. Peters, 843-681-2200 ext. 1; Beaufort, noon – 1:30pm: at Beaufort Medical Plaza, 989 Ribaut Rd., Rm. 350, Call for info: 843-681-2200 ext. 1. • NAMI Caregiver Support Groups: 7:00 p.m. St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lady’s Island; Contact: John Aiello, 843-597-8122. 10:00 a.m. Lowcountry Presbyterian Church, Bluffton; Contact: Betty & Ted Cooley, 843-757-8597. Evening group in Bluffton by appointment only, 6:00-7:00 pm; Unitarian Universalist Church, 110 Malphrus Rd., Bluffton; Norma Van Amberg 843-681-2200 .
CANCER • Cancer Care Connect: (through BMH), 1-800-813-4673 or 1-212-712-8080 • Cancer support groups: - Keyserling Cancer Center, 4 p.m. first Wednesday, Beaufort: 522-7807 - Friends of Caroline Hospice, Port Royal: 525-6257; WISH - Women in Search of Help, a breast cancer support group for the newly diagnosed; 3rd Monday of each month: 5:30 PM, Keyserling Cancer Center. Call 522-5897. • I Can Cope Cancer Support: HHI: 842-5188;
SUBSTANCE ABUSE • Adult Children Of Alcoholics: Noon Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, YANA club. Mary, 290-8774. • Al-Anon: 8:00 p.m. New Beginnings, Alano Hall, Port Royal; 6:30 p.m. Sunday, YANA club, HHI; Noon Monday Brown Bag, St. Helena Episcopal Church, Beaufort; 7:00 p.m. Monday, YANA club, HHI; 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, St. Luke’s United Church, Bluffton; Noon Wednesday, Sea Island Presbyterian Church, Beaufort; 7:00 p.m. Thursday, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, HHI; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Beaufort; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, United Methodist Church, Bluffton; Friday, 12:15 p.m. YANA club, HHI. • Alateen: 8:00 p.m. Monday, Alano Hall, Port Royal; 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, United Methodist Church, Bluffton; Al-Anon + Alateen, 785-9630. • Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting info: 785-2921 or 888-534-0192; en Español: 247-2713; visit www.area62.org. YANA club, 681-9262. • Crossroads Addiction/Dependency Christ centered Recovery & Support program: Grace Coastal Church, Okatie; lapgar@hargray.com • Narcotics Anonymous: Hilton Head, Bluffton and Lowcountry environs: 852-3001. • Smoking Cessation Classes: Freedom from Smoking: Beaufort: 522-5635; 522-5200; Hilton Head: 681-5651.
DIABETES • Diabetes support groups: Beaufort, 522-5635; Hampton County, 803-943-3878 ext. 216; Hilton Head: 681-5879; Hardeeville/Bluffton: 784-8172;
WEIGHT ISSUES • Community Health/ Weight Loss Classes For information, call Sheila 843-644-1991. • Overeaters Anonymous, Hilton Head: Fri.,10:30am, YANA Club, 706-3606;
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Bluffton: Tues., 6:00pm, St. Luke United Methodist Church, contact Lynne 271-2114; • Overeaters Anonymous (continued), Beaufort: Sun. & Mon., 6:00pm, Beaufort Memorial Hospital, 846-1347 • Take Off Pounds Sensibly www.tops.org: Port Royal: YMCA, Thurs., 6:30 / 7:00pm; OTHER MEDICAL • Asthma Management Program, Wheeze Busters: Beaufort:, 522-5635 • Better Breathers: Hilton Head: 877-582-2737 • Cardiac Support Group: Beaufort: 522-5635 • Chronic Pain Support Group of the Lowcountry: Mon., 1 p.m., Beaufort, 522-8569 • Fibromyalgia support groups: Hilton Head: 837-5911or 342-3434; • Healthy Hearts Support Group: 2nd Thursday each month 10:30-noon at Bluffton-Okatie Outpatient Center; Call Greg Estes, 522-0476. • Hearing Loss Support Group ‘SHHH’: Lowcountry: Russ Cooper, 705-6312, or Bob Perkins, 705-6118. • Lowcountry Huntington Disease support: Sandra, 912-964-0455 • Lung Disease support group, Better Breathers Club: Beaufort: 522-5635, staff available from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; • Med-I-Assist prescription assistance program for the uninsured (Sheldon): Thurs., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 367 Keans Neck Rd. Appointments: 843-846-8703 • Multiple Sclerosis support groups: meets monthly, call for time/location Bluffton: contact Betty Brusco, 757-4402; Hilton Head: Terry Doyle, 681-1981; • National Fed. of the Blind: Monthly meetings: Hilton Head, Bob Martin, 342-9180; Beaufort, Ruth Collier, 524-9247. • Osteoporosis Exercise & Education Program: Beaufort:, 522-5593 • Ostomy Association of the Lowcountry: Support group meets monthly. Call, 766-4528. • Parkinson’s Disease support groups: Port Royal/Beaufort: Helena House, 1st Thurs. every month, 1:30-3:30pm; www.psglc.org; Hilton Head: Ellen Forwalk 681-3096; Bluffton: Muriel Coleman, 987-3505 • Stroke Survivors Group, Beaufort: & Bluffton: 522-5993; 522-7445 • Syncope Support Group: STARS-US; 785-4101; www.stars-us.org
OTHER SUPPORT GROUPS • CAPA - Child Abuse Prevention Association; Serving the Lowcountry region; 524-4350 • CODA - Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse: Women’s and children’s support groups for victims and survivors of domestic violence: Bluffton: Thursdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m.; Beaufort: Tuesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. , 770-1070. www.codabft.com • Meals on Wheels: Hilton Head: 689-8334 • Nursing Mothers of Beaufort: Third Friday, 1:00-2:30pm; 508 Scott St.; 919-606-4565. • Parent/Caregiver Support (for non-offenders) at Hope Haven: Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton, Colleton: 800-637-7273; www.hopehavenlc.org • Survivors of Suicide: Renee Pigat, HHI: 681-7814
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Recognize the Difference Between “Alone Time” and Loneliness There’s a difference between “alone time” and loneliness. “Alone time” is healthy, revitalizing, and productive. Most creative people do their best work when they are alone. Loneliness, however, is another matter.
people going through a bout of loneliness are inclined to dive deeper into solitude by declining invites and social situations that could very well help with the loneliness. This happens, according to the studies, because the brain operates differently when someone is lonely. The electrical activity in the brains of lonely people was faster and more extreme than that of non-lonely people when shown negative social cues. The loneliness makes people more vulnerable in anticipation of social settings. They tend to guard against social threats. They become sensitive and self-preserved.
Two recent studies by psychologists John and Stephanie Cacioppo at the University of Chicago, reveal that
Acknowledgement of what the brain does during a social lull, can help you avoid a deeper fall into loneliness. Call a friend to join you for a walk, or to see a movie, visit a museum, attend an event. Learn to enjoy the interaction. Source: Elizabeth Bernstein. WSJ, 2015
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Regional Hospitals, Centers and Clinics BEAUFORT–JASPER–HAMPTON COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH SERVICES www.bjhchs.com
PORT ROYAL Port Royal Medical Center, 843-986-0900 ST. HELENA ISLAND Leroy E. Browne Medical Center, 843-838-2086 CHELSEA Ruth P. Field Medical Center, 843-987-7400 HARDEEVILLE Donald E. Gatch Medical Center, 843-784-2181 HAMPTON 200 Elm St., 803-943-2233 RIDGELAND Ridgeland Family Medical Center, 843-726-3979 SHELDON Elijah Washington Medical Center, 843-846-8026 ESTILL Estill Medical Center, 803-625-2548
BEAUFORT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL www.bmhsc.org
BEAUFORT
995 Ribaut Road, 843-522-5200
KEYSERLING CANCER CENTER: (Affiliated with Duke University Medical Center)
PORT ROYAL
1680 Ribaut Road, 843-522-7800
COASTAL CAROLINA HOSPITAL www.coastalhospital.com
HARDEEVILLE 1000 Medical Center Drive, 843-784-8000
HAMPTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER www.hamptonregional.com
VARNVILLE
HILTON HEAD HOSPITAL www.HiltonHeadRegional.com
HILTON HEAD ISLAND 25 Hospital Center Blvd., 843-681-6122
MUSC–Medical University of South Carolina www.MUSChealth.com
CHARLESTON
171 Ashley Avenue, 843-792-1414
HOLLINGS CANCER CENTER at MUSC http://hcc.musc.edu
CHARLESTON
86 Jonathan Lucas Street, 843-792-0700
US NAVAL HOSPITAL www.nhbeaufort.med.navy.mil
PORT ROYAL
1 Pickney Blvd, 843-228-5600
SCDHEC LOWCOUNTRY PUBLIC HEALTH REGION www.scdhec.net/health Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm
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503 Carolina Avenue W., 803-943-2771 or 800-575-1435
BEAUFORT COUNTY 601 WILMINGTON ST., 29902 843-525-7615 BLUFFTON CLINIC 4819 BLUFFTON PKWY., 29910 843-757-2251 JASPER COUNTY 651 GRAYS HIGHWAY, 29936 843-726-7788
GOOD NEIGHBOR MEDICAL CLINIC gnmc1402@embarqmail.com
BEAUFORT
30 Professional Village Dr., 843-470-9088
PREGNANCY CENTER & CLINIC OF THE LOWCOUNTRY- FREE prenatal care through 16 weeks
HILTON HEAD ISLAND 843-689-2222 www.pregnancycenterhhi.org
MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER www.memorialhealth.com
SAVANNAH, GA 4700 Waters Avenue, 912-350-8000
ST. JOSEPH/CANDLER HOSPITAL SYSTEM www.sjchs.org
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care TALK capsules of helpful health information New App Helps Individuals Manage Dietary Restrictions A smart new nutritional app, InRFood, helps people make wiser choices of food in grocery stores and restaurants. By simply scanning the barcode of a food's packaging or searching for that food on the app a shopper will learn essential information on its sodium and sugar content, as well as that food's carbohydrate and calorie scores. If a shopper is confused which is the healthier of two items to choose from, they can simply consult the free app and it will instantly compare them. Impressively, the app can actually check for around 15,000 ingredients while more than 500,000 products have been added to its 'barcode scanning' section. The information for the InRFood app is constantly being updated by researchers, dietitians and nutritionists. They are also working with healthy food manufacturers and retailers. The free app can be downloaded on Google Play, the Apple app store, or from the company website at www.inrfood.com
Consumer alert: Phishing and Vishing Phishing is a scam in which you receive a fraudulent e-mail designed to steal your identity or vital personal information, such as credit card numbers, bank account numbers, debit card PINs, and passwords. A phishing e-mail often asks you to verify this type of information. The e-mail may state that your account has been compromised or that one of your accounts, or health information records, was charged incorrectly, but you must click on a October 2015
link in the e-mail or reply with your bank account number to confirm your identiy or protect your account. Legitimate companies never ask for your password or account number via e-mail. The e-mail may even threaten to disable your account, if you don't reply, but don't believe it. If you receive an e-mail there are several actions you should take: • Don't click on any links in the e-mail. They can contain a virus that can harm your computer. Even if links in the e-mail say the name of the company, don't trust them. They may redirect to a fraudulent website. • Don't reply to the e-mail itself. Instead forward the e-mail to the Federal Trade Commission at spam@uce.gov. • If you believe that the e-mail is valid, contact the company using the phone numbers listed on your statements or in the phone book. Tell the customer service representative about the e-mail and ask if your account has been compromised. You can also contact the company online by typing the company's web address directly into the address bar; never use the links to provided in the e-mail. • If you clicked on any links in the phishing e-mail or replied with the requested personal information, contact your bank directly to let them know and ask to have fraud alerts placed on your accounts, have new credit cards issued, or set new passwords. Vishing Similar to phishing, vishing scammers also seek to get you to provide your personal information. www.caremagazine.com
However, instead of using e-mail to request the information, vishing scammers use the phone to make their requests. You may be directed to call a phone number to verify an account, update your health information (including verifying your social security number), or to reactivate a debit or credit card. If you have received one of these calls, report it to the Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov/complaint/defalut.aspx
New Laxative Product Helps Strengthen and Retrain the Colon for Natural Regularity For the 15-20% of the U.S. population that struggles with chronic constipation, Yerba Prima’s new Fiber Plus® Powder formulation is now gluten and sugar-free (sweetened with stevia in an applespice flavor). It provides a healthier, more effective long-term solution than stimulant laxatives alone. Traditional bulk dietary fiber may help with long-term regularity, but will not jump-start the sluggish bowel. In addition, the muscles along the colon can weaken without the resistance or “exercise” provided by sufficient dietary bulk fiber. Fiber Plus® Powder’s bulk fiber formula gives weak colon muscles a “workout” that “conditions” them to move waste material naturally and more reliably over time. Fiber Plus® Powder also contains a full range of 5 fiber types in both essential soluble and insoluble fiber. This can help improve digestion, regularity, colon health, weight maintenance, and blood sugar regulation. For more information email yerba@yerbaprima.com; or visit www.yerbaprima.com. 21
Regional Blood Drives
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Government issued photo ID is required to donate. Examples are a driver’s license, passport, military ID, student ID
The Blood Alliance/OneBlood LOWCOUNTRY Donor Center 1001 Boundary St., Suite A 843-522-0409 or, use free app at iDon8
BEAUFORT Saturday, October 03 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Lowes of Beaufort 207 Robert Smalls Parkway Thursday, October 08 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Stokes Honda of Beaufort 88 Robert Smalls Parkway Saturday, October 17 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Lowcountry Jaycees Southside Park Loop Tuesday, November 03 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Joint Rotary Drive at Quality Inn 2001 Boundary Street
DATAW Monday, October 12 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Dataw Community 100 Marina Dr. Portable Activities Room
PORT ROYAL Thursday, November 05 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm AMVETS 1831 Ribaut Road
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The American Red Cross For appointments, please call 843-757-7437 (ARC local office)
CALLAWASSIE
BEAUFORT
Friday, October 30 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Callawassie Island 22 Callawassie Club Drive
Thursday, October 01 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Carteret Street United Methodist Church 408 Carteret Street
SUN CITY
BLUFFTON
Monday, October 05 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Sun City Hilton Head 114 Sun City Lane Portable Pinckney Hall
Wednesday, October 07 11:00 am – 5:00 pm American Red Cross Palmetto Office 39 Sheridan Park Circle
BLUFFTON
HILTON HEAD ISLAND
Thursday, October 15 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Bluffton Medical Services 7 Arley Way (Westbury Park)
Thursday, October 08 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Christ Lutheran Church 829 William Hilton Parkway
Tuesday, October 27 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Technical College of the Lowcountry New River Campus
SAVANNAH Saturday, October 03 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Savannah Marriott Riverfront Marriott Riverfront 100 General McIntosh Blvd.
HILTON HEAD ISLAND Sunday, October 11 8:30 am - 1:00 pm St. Andrews by the Sea 20 Pope Ave.
It may be A or AB; it may be B or O,
Wednesday, November 04 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Hilton Head Prep School 8 Fox Grape Road
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Ouch! What can you do for muscle cramps? Muscle cramps are when a muscle gets tight (contracts) without you trying to tighten it, and it does not relax. Cramps may involve all or part of one or more muscles. The most commonly involved muscle groups are: • Back of the lower leg/calf • Back of the thigh (hamstrings) • Front of the thigh (quadriceps) Cramps in the feet, hands, arms, abdomen, and along the rib cage are also very common. Muscle cramps are common and may be stopped by stretching the muscle. The cramping muscle may feel hard or bulging.
Causes Muscle cramps are common and often occur when a muscle is overused or injured. Working out when you have not had enough fluids (dehydration) or when you have low levels of minerals such as potassium or calcium can also make you more likely to have a muscle spasm. Muscle cramps can occur while you play tennis or golf, bowl, swim, or do any other exercise. They can also be triggered by: • Alcoholism • Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) • Kidney failure • Medications • Menstruation • Pregnancy
Home Care If you have a muscle cramp, stop your activity and try stretching and massaging the muscle. Heat will relax the muscle when the spasm begins, but ice may be helpful when the pain has improved. If the muscle is still sore, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory medications can help with pain. If the muscle cramps are severe, your health care provider can prescribe other medicines. The most common cause of muscle cramps during sports activity is not getting enough fluids. Often, drinking water will ease the cramping. However, water alone does not always help. Salt tablets or sports drinks, which also replenish lost minerals, can be helpful. October 2015
Other tips for relieving muscle cramps: • Change your workouts so that you are exercising within your ability. • Drink plenty of fluids while exercising and increase your potassium intake (orange juice and bananas are great sources of potassium). • Stretch to improve flexibility.
When to Contact a Medical Professional Call your provider if your muscle cramps: • Are severe • Do not go away with simple stretching • Keep coming back • Last a long time
What to Expect at Your Office Visit Your provider will examine you and ask questions about your symptoms and medical history, such as: • When did the spasms first begin? • How long do they last? • How often do you experience muscle spasms? • What muscles are affected? • Is the cramp always in the same location? • Are you pregnant? • Have you been vomiting, had diarrhea, excessive sweating, excessive urine volume, or any other possible cause of dehydration? • What medicines do you take? • Have you been exercising heavily? • Have you been drinking alcohol heavily? Blood tests may be done to check for the following: • Calcium, potassium, or magnesium metabolism • Kidney function • Thyroid function Pain medicines may be prescribed. Source: https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003193.htm
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Call COASTAL DISCOVERY MUSEUM to register at 843-689-6767, ext. 223 or online at www.coastaldiscovery.org The Museum is located at 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island
Shrimp Trawling Expedition Saturdays through November 28 Times vary for these cruises. This interactive cruise will take you from Hudson’s Dock out into Port Royal Sound where you’ll have a chance to see how a shrimp trawler works—and find out about all the critters that can be found in its net. An informative and fun experience— plus, you’ll have a chance to share in the ‘catch’ and might take some shrimp home! Cost is $40 adult and $20 child, with reservations required.
Dolphin and Nature Cruises Wed. and Fri. at 3:00pm through October 30 Cost is $19 adult; $13 child (ages 1-12)
Tour Historic Fort Mitchel 10:00am Fri. mornings, through November Guided tours of Historic Fort Mitchel—a well preserved example of a Civil War Era coastal artillery battery—will be offered. Reservations are requested for this tour. $12 per adult, $7, children ages 6-12. “The Great Sporting Fish,” an exhibition consisting of original marine nature paintings by Stanley Meltzoff (1917-2006)
October 2015 through January 6, 2016 + three associated educational programs – 3:00pm Tuesdays, November 10 and December 8 Universally regarded as the all-time preeminent painter of game fish in salt water, Meltzoff was a founding member of the American Littoral Society. He began diving the New Jersey Coast in 1922 and held world spearfishing records for striped bass (65 lbs.) and bluefish ( 21 ½ lbs.). In 1960, he started painting fish in their natural environments for Sports Illustrated, National Geographic and Field & Stream. National acclaim and many awards followed for decades as he worked with various publications. Three special events are planned in conjunction with this exhibition. Please contact the Coastal Discovery Museum to register. There is no charge to attend any of these programs, but reservations are requested. 24
Hidden in Plain SITE- Finding and Interpreting Reconstruction Era Historic Sites October 12 at 3:00pm “Hidden in Plain Site”—the Reconstruction Era and the interpretation of it— will address this complicated period of American history. Michael Allen, a 35-year veteran of the National Park Service, will address how we can examine, commemorate and appreciate this misunderstood and pivotal time in our American Experience.
Lowcountry Alligators October 14 at 3:00pm Tom Murphy, a retired biologist with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, who was in charge of endangered species during his long career, will share his knowledge of the natural history of alligators in the Lowcountry. The cost of the program is $7 per person (for an adult audience 12 and older) and reservations are required.
Monarch Migration October 28 at 3:00pm Biologist Dr. Vicky McMillan will present “Migrating Monarchs,” a multi-media presentation. The 45 minute power point presentation on the legendary Monarch butterfly migration from the northern parts of North America to the wintering grounds on Mexico and California. The lecture will include suggestions on how to plant Monarch butterfly waystation gardens to help migrating monarch in their journey. The cost is $7 per person, for an adult audience, 12 and older, and advance reservations are required.
The Fungus Among Us! November 18 at 3:00pm Learn about the role of fungi in the web of life, including the role of antibiotics—fungi that fight bacteria—and the many other areas where fungi are essential to life as we know it. The lecture will be followed by a handson session where participants can create their own take-home Shitake mushroom log. Presenter Dave DesJardins is a lifelong gardener and wild mushroom forager who has been a Master Gardener in Maryland, Pennsylvania and South Carolina. Cost is $20 per participant (includes one Shitake Mushroom Inoculated Log) and reservations are required.
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Ghost Tours Carriage Tours
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Tours leave every 20 minutes beginning at 6:30 p.m. from the parking lot at 1006 Bay St. and last about 45 minutes.
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Tours begin at 6:50 p.m.; Leaving every 20 minutes. Tours leave from 611 Bay St. and last about one hour.
Ghost Tours of Beaufort, SC
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Community Calendar of Healthy Events Please e-mail your healthy events a month in advance of publication date to editor@caremagazine.com
AARP CHAPTER OF THE LOWCOUNTRY Thursday, October 1, 1:00 pm Palmetto Electric Coop Bldg. (off Hwy 278)
The American Cancer Society’s “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” walks are the largest network of breast cancer awareness events in the nation
Community Room Presenter: Michael Beasley from Optimal Hearing will discuss hearing loss
Saturday, October 3, 8:30 am Rock. Your. Pink. The 6th Annual Lowcountry Rockin' the Pink Breast Cancer Walk will take place at Red Cedar Elementary School in Bluffton, SC. Registration will open at 7:30 the morning of the walk but you're encouraged to register in advance online (http://rockinthepink.weebly.com/) Opening Ceremonies will begin at 8:30am to kick off the 3 mile walk.
Tuesday, October 6, 4 – 6:00 pm Beaufort Memorial Women’s Imaging Center Open House
Saturday, October 17 Komen Lowcountry Race for the Cure® Family Circle Stadium, Daniel Island Event Website: www.komenlowcountry.org Phone: (843) 556-3343 Email: race@komenlowcountry.org
Sunday, October 18 Savannah Take Steps Event Daffin Park Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis Empowers, Connects and Funds Cures The event, which includes a walk and a Halloween themed family and dog friendly fun festival beginning at 1:30 p.m. is part of the national walk program to raise awareness and funds for the fight against Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis. To register, visit http://cctakesteps.org/savannah.
989 Ribaut Rd., Suite 110, , Beaufort Medical Plaza
All are welcome to join an open house event at this facility designed for women’s breast health needs, from screening to diagnosis, in a nurturing environment. BMH experts will offer tours and answer your questions.
Beaufort County Library October 10, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm American Cancer Society “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” Regional Walk Event Making Strides of Savannah Ellis Square - 219 W Bryan Street Visit the web site: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/MakingStrides AgainstBreastCancer/MSABCCY15SA? pg=entry&fr_id=70193 26
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For Fascinating Fall programs and current events at all Country Branches Call 843-255-6430, or visit beaufortcountylibrary.org
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR continued Thursday, October 22, 5:30 pm MUSC Waring Library’s Sawyer Lecture “This Extraordinary Corpus: ‘Comparative Photography’ and the Science of Race” Basic Sciences Building Auditorium on the campus of the Medical University of South Carolina
Dr. Molly Roger's talk is based on her recent book, Delia's Tears: Race, Science, and Photography in Nineteenth-Century America (Yale, 2010). What was the cause of variation among human beings? America’s scientific community during the antebellum period was preoccupied with this question, particularly as it related to the continued existence of slavery in the South. For more information, contact the library at 843-792-2288 or waringhl@musc.edu. Friday October 23, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm AARP Smart Driver Course Summit Place of Beaufort 1119 Pickpocket Plantation Dr. Fee is $15 for AARP members, $ 20 for nonmembers, A certificate will be issued that can be used for auto insurance discounts. This 6- hour course (with lunch break) is open to all Adults age 26 and above. Class size is limited so call now to register. 843 521-1941. Harry Ammon,instructor
session of Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Counseling, Healing Touch, and more. Cost of $10 per session goes toward scholarship recipients and integrative healthcare research. Visit MinistriesforSynergeticWellness.org.
TANGER Outlets Hilton Head Annual PinkSTYLE Campaign through October 31 Shop and Support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and Local Organizations in the Fight Against Breast Cancer. Tanger is inviting shoppers in the Hilton Head-Bluffton-Beaufort area to shop with the ‘power of pink’ this Fall to help support DragonBoat Beaufort’s ongoing efforts to end breast cancer. Shoppers can purchase a Powerful Pink Savings Pass for $5 to save 25% off on a single item at participating stores. Customers can purchase an unlimited savings pass from Tanger Shopper Services to benefit DragonBoat Beaufort locally, as well as the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), the nation’s highest-rated breast cancer organization.
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Saturday, October 24, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Craft Workshop Fall Sale at Saint Francis By the Sea Catholic Church, 45 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Island The annual Craft Workshop Fall Sale proceeds benefit the of Hospice Care of the Lowcountry. There will be hundreds of beautiful, handmade gifts at reasonable prices. Good time for Christmas Shopping. No Charge.
Saturday, October 24 9:00am-1:00pm Integrative Healing Arts Sampler 705 Bladen St., Beaufort SC Join our health care volunteers for a 20-minute October 2015
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5 Ways to Care for Yourself while Caring for a Loved One Caring for a loved one who is seriously ill, an aging parent, or a disabled family member or friend, is often deeply rewarding. But it can also consume a lot of time, as well as physical and emotional energy. You may feel overwhelmed by myriad responsibilities—home, work, other family needs, and caregiving. But it's just as important to care for yourself before you burn out. Try these five tips below to help rejuvenate yourself.
1. Recruit help: You don't have to "do it all" yourself. In fact, it's best to have more than one person involved in caregiving. Whether it's accompanying your loved one to appointments, helping with housework, or cooking dinner one night a week, ask other family members to lend a hand. And if someone asks if he or she can pitch in, don't be afraid to say yes!
2. Quell guilt: At times, you may feel like there's something more you should be doing, or something you should have done differently. Rather than ruminate on what could or should be, give yourself credit for all that you do. If feelings of guilt are especially strong, it can help to talk them over with a counselor or social worker. 3. Stay active: Frequent exercise delivers proven health benefits, such as lowering cholesterol and blood pressure—and it can be a powerful energy- and mood-lifter, too. Try to get 30 to 60 minutes of exercise on most days of the week. If that amount doesn't seem doable, don't worry—some exercise is always better than none. 4. Stay connected: The nearly ubiquitous cellphone has become an essential caregiving tool. It can store and transmit vital signs, provide reminders when a measurement or medication is due, or (in phones with GPS) serve as a tracking device if a person wanders away. Also, catch up with friends by phone or email to plan weekly walks or a regular lunch or movie. Ask people to drop by and visit with you, or the person you're helping, so that you can take a break and feel connected with the world outside your caregiving role. 5. Relax and enjoy yourself: Listen to music you like, take a luxurious bath, dabble in creative pastimes, or even splurge on a massage. You can also learn meditation or other relaxation techniques through a class, tape, or book (yoga is a great relaxer as well). 28
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ParentPulse
helpful insights and tips for effective parenting
Car Seats, Swings and Bouncers may not Sleep Baby Safely Studies show that car seats, swings and bouncers are not safe sleeping locations for infants.
Hypoxia, or a fall in oxygen levels that causes a deficiency in the blood, is associated with behavioral problems and adverse effects on development, offer researchers from Auckland University. Frazzled new parents seek out any way to get their infants to sleep soundly, particularly when these parents also could use some shut-eye. Some parents will attest that newborns seem to come into the world with their days and nights mixed up, as well as with an aversion to resting comfortably in a bassinet or crib, noting how infants seem to doze off most comfortably in swings or car seats. While it may be tempting to let sleeping babies lie, or rather, sit, in car seats when they’re asleep, research has suggested that car seats, swings and baby bouncers are not the safest places for babies to sleep. A relatively recent study in the journal Pediatrics showed that the car seats can compress the chest wall and reduce airway size, possibly lowering blood oxygen levels. The study placed 200 healthy newborns in a hospital crib for 30 minutes and in a car bed or car seat for an hour. Infants who slept in a car seat or car bed had lower oxygen levels than when they slept in the crib. Pulmonary pediatrics experts at Massachusetts General Hospital concur, saying car seats can cause mild respiratory compromise in about 20 percent of newborns. This means that the car seats should be restricted to use in the car only, and not be used as a makeshift sleeping area outside of the vehicle. October 2015
Limiting time spent in car seats, and similarly, infant swings, can help prevent the condition. A child’s head can fall forward onto his or her chest and cause a decline in available oxygen. When children are in car seats for travel, ensure the seat is set at the proper incline, usually a 45-degree angle. This helps keep airways open. Baby “bouncers” do just that. While you’re not looking, an infant in a bouncer—even while sleeping—can move enough to bounce themselves off a table top or a kitchen counter. Always keep an eye on a baby in a bouncer. If a child falls asleep in a swing at home, keep an eye on him or her. Turn off the rocking mechanism when he or she falls asleep and be sure that infants are always buckled in securely to avoid their slipping out and falling. Keep the swing in the most reclined position until the baby is able to lift and hold up his or her head on his or her own. Also, don’t pad the swing with loose pillows or blankets, as this can increase SIDS risk, advises the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Parents should recognize that car seats, swings and baby bouncers should not be used as sleeping areas for infants. Consult with your pediatrician about safer ways to help your kids get their sleep.
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from Keep the BeatTM https://healthyeating.nhlbi. nih.gov/recipedetail
Chicken stew with cornmeal dumplings The cornmeal dumplings add heartiness to this delicious, low-fat meal. Prep time: 20 minutes Photo by justcallmetoni
Cook time: 1 hour 30 minutes Yields 6 servings Serving Size: 1¼ cup stew with 2 dumplings
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
ingredients:
preparation:
For the stew:
1 To prepare the stew: Place chicken, onion, carrot, celery, salt, black pepper, cloves, bay leaf, and water in a large pot. Heat to boiling; cover and reduce heat to simmer. Cook for about 30 minutes, until chicken is tender.
1 lb
boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes ½ C coarsely chopped onion 1 medium carrot, peeled, thinly sliced 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced ¼tsp salt Ground black pepper, to taste 1 pinch ground cloves 1 bay leaf 3C water 1 tsp cornstarch 1 tsp dried basil 1 package (10 oz) frozen peas For the dumplings:
1C yellow cornmeal ¾ C sifted all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 1C low-fat (1 percent) or fat-free milk 1 Tbsp vegetable oil 30
calories 307 Total fat 5 g Saturated fat 1 g Cholesterol 43 mg Sodium 471 mg
2 Remove chicken and vegetables from broth. Set aside. 3 Strain broth and skim fat; measure and, if necessary, add water to make 3 cups liquid. Set aside 1 cup (see next step), and return the rest of the broth to the pot. 4 Mix cornstarch with 1 cup cooled broth by shaking vigorously in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Pour the mixture into the pot. 5 Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil and is thickened. 6 Add the basil, peas, and reserved vegetables to the pot; stir to combine. Add chicken, and heat slowly to boiling while preparing cornmeal dumplings. 7 To prepare the dumplings: Sift together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt into a large mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, mix together the milk and oil. 8 Add milk mixture all at once to the dry ingredients; stir just enough to moisten the flour and evenly distribute the liquid. Dough will be soft. 9 Drop by full tablespoons on top of the stew. Cover tightly; heat to boiling. Reduce heat (do not lift cover) to simmering, and steam for about 20 minutes.
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