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Balance Volume 5 – Issue 2 – Summer 2013

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VACCINATING CHILDREN

Many parents squeamish about HPV shot

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Contents

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COVER STORY

about the immunization shot

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CHOOSING MASECTOMY Prophylactic mastectomy an option for those with genetic pre-disposition to breast cancer

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

VACCINATING CHILDREN Parents express squeamishness

STILL FIT Age doesn’t slow active seniors.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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NUTRITION & WELLNESS

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TO STICK OR NOT TO STICK Studies to date show no solid link between non-stick cookware and cancer

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LOCAL CONTRIBUTORS

Brandon Macz

Daily News staff writer

Brandon Macz covers Latah County for the Moscow-Pullman Daily News. He believes good nutrition is just as important as exercise and healthy snacks can help avoid binging on meals.

Tom Hager

Daily News staff writer

Tom is the WSU football and basketball beat reporter for the Moscow-Pullman Daily News. He has never conquered the training hill on a snowboard, despite hours of trying.

Ben Handel

Daily News staff writer

Ben covers University of Idaho/Idaho prep sports. His favorite activities are playing with his puppy, eating pizza and watching the Packers.

Erik Fink

Daily News intern

Erik tries his best to make it to the gym at least twice a week. He and his wife try to keep a diet of home cooked meals including grilled chicken, stir fry and the occasional cheese fondue.

Anthony Kuipers Daily News staff writer

Anthony, Idaho education reporter for the Daily News, says he is truly, honestly trying to eat more vegetables: “Really Mom, I am.”

Jed Maynes

Lewiston Tribune staff writer

Jed is a pagination/sports assistant for the Tribune. He is currently enjoying being free from the throes of education and he has always enjoyed anything that has to do with movement and creativity.

Meredith Metsker Daily News staff writer

Meredith Metsker is the Washington Education Reporter for the Moscow-Pullman Daily News. She lives in Moscow, enjoys longboarding and is lifting weights so she can finally do a pull-up.

Elizabeth Rudd Daily News staff writer

Elizabeth is the business editor for the Moscow-Pullman Daily News, as well as page designer and copy editor. She lives in Moscow and enjoys running and biking along the Palouse.

Michelle Schmidt

Lewiston Tribune staff writer

Michelle pursues good health by playing with her three kids, getting lost in her garden, laughing with friends and family, exploring nature by foot and enjoying the occasional chocolate chip cookie.

Elaine Williams

Lewiston Tribune staff writer

Elaine started reporting at the Tribune in 1991 and has covered the business beat since 2000. She’s an aspiring distance runner who completed the Lewis-Clark Half Marathon in 2 hours, 25 minutes and 23 seconds, her best time yet. Better. Brighter.

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Jesse Hughes Graphic designer

Jesse has worked for the Daily News and Lewiston Tribune since 2008 in the advertising department. He and his wife try to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet and stay active by walking, hiking, and being kept on their toes by two boys.

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Ryan says his exercise usually consists of walking around town, but now and then he indulges in a volleyball match or a pick up basketball game. As far as diet goes, he says, he’s slowly learning how to cook healthier meals, as eating out is not good for him , or his wallet.

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Vaccinating kids for HPV Parents express squeamishness about the immunization shot

said Lori Benton, a public health nurse Idaho north central public health district with the Asotin County Health District in Lewiston. in Clarkston.

HPV is prevalent in the U.S. populaIt protects girls against two kinds of tion, Larson said. A total of 20 million

By ELAINE WILLIAMS human papillomavirus (HPV) that cause men and women already have it and 6 70 percent of cervimillion more are mmunizing 11 and 12 year olds cal cancers as well “There aren’t many things we can being infected each against cervical cancer and genital as preventing two do these days to prevent cancer and year, he said. warts should be as routine as protypes of HPV in “There aren’t this does.” viding tetanus shots, area public health girls and boys that many things we can Dr. William Lockwood officials assert. cause 90 percent do these days to Medical director for Community Health The reality, however, is that many of genital warts, prevent cancer and Association in Spokane parents in north central Idaho and south- Benton said. this does,” said Dr. eastern Washington feel squeamish about While males don’t get cervical cancer, William Lockwood, the medical director having their children take the preventive the immunization reduces the incifor Community Health Association in measure. dence of the disease by stopping them Spokane, which has clinics in Lewiston The benefits of Gardisil, the most from passing it on to females, said Mike and Moscow. “Although genital warts commonly used vaccine, are tremendous, Larson, division administrator with the don’t cause tremendous morbidity, they

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Human papillomavirus Q & A Q: What human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines are available in the United States?

A: Two HPV vaccines are licensed by the Food and Drug Administration and recommended by the Centers for Disease Control. These vaccines are Cervarix (made by GlaxoSmithKline) and Gardasil (made by Merck).

Q: The Centers for Disease Control recommends the vaccine for what kinds of people?

A: The CDC recommends the vaccination of 11- and 12-year-old girls with three doses of vaccine to prevent the types of HPV that most commonly cause cervical cancer and genital warts. The vaccine is also recommended for girls and women ages 13 through 26 who did not get any or all of the doses when they were younger.

Additionally, Gardasil protects males against most genital warts.

This vaccine is also recommended and available for boys and men, 9 through 26 years of age.

Q: What are the known side effects of the HPV vaccines?

A: The most common side effects are pain and redness where the shot is given (in the arm). About one person in 10 will get a mild fever (less than 100.4 degrees F). About 1 person in 30 will get itching where they got the shot. About 1 person in 60 will experience a moderate fever (less than or equal to 100.4 degrees F to less than 102.2). These symptoms do not last long and go away on their own.

Q: How was the safety of the HPV vaccines studied before they were licensed?

A: HPV vaccines were studied in clinical trials and found to be safe

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before they were licensed. For Gardasil, more than 29,000 males and females participated in these trials. Cervarix was studied in more than 30,000 females participating in several clinical trials performed all over the world.

Q: What sorts of mild to moderate adverse events have been reported?

A: The majority of reported adverse events following HPV vaccination have been considered minor. Reports have included pain and swelling at the injection site, fever, dizziness, and nausea. Reports of people fainting have also been received.

Fainting is common after injections, especially in pre-teens and teens. Falls that occur after someone faints can cause serious injuries, such as head injuries. To help prevent injuries, CDC and FDA recommend sitting or lying down for 15 minutes after vaccination.

Q: What sorts of serious adverse events have been reported?

A: Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), which is a rare disorder that causes muscle weakness, has been reported. To date, there is no evidence that Gardasil causes GBS. People have reported blood clots after getting Gardasil. These clots have occurred in the heart, lungs, and legs. Most (over 90 percent) of these people had a risk of getting blood clots, such as smoking, obesity or taking oral contraceptives (the birth control pill).

Some deaths have been reported to VAERS. All reports of death are reviewed by medical doctors at the CDC or FDA. There have been no patterns of death reports that would suggest they were caused by the vaccine.

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HPV vaccine can immunize 11- and 12-year-old girls for cervical cancer and genital warts.

certainly cause a lot of psychological distress.”

It’s not clear what percentage of children in the region are receiving the immunization because those statistics aren’t kept, Larson said. “(Doctors) do give the parents the information and kind of recommend it, but they don’t push it,” Benton said.

Health districts in Idaho and Washington provide the immunization to minors, waiving fees for those who can’t afford it, Larson and Benton said.

But in spite of the advantages and availability, supporters of the vaccine find less acceptance of it than other childhood immunizations, Lockwood said.

Unlike a number of shots, it’s not required by schools in Washington and Idaho. Plus the illnesses it protects against are ones only transmitted through sexual contact, although that includes a broader variety of activity than many people assume, Larson said.

HPV can’t be passed through kissing on the mouth, but it can be shared through genital-to-genital contact as well as oral, anal and vaginal sex, Larson said.

“The particularly young age, tends to alarm some parents, who’d rather not think their adolescents are nearing becoming sexually active,” Lockwood said.

The reason for the age recommendation is to catch children before they start having sex, Lockwood said. “More than 50 percent of the cases of HPV are in 15 to 25 year olds. It’s only effective if given prior to exposure to the virus.”

The immunization has a couple other issues, Lockwood said. It’s a series of three shots that tend to be more painful than others, so much so that patients are typically asked to lie down for a few minutes in the office afterward.

“The specific recommendation is 15 minutes,” Lockwood said, “but I don’t think anyone does that.”

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Women who made the choice Prophylactic mastectomy an option for those with genetic pre-disposition to breast cancer

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lice Jain Spray, of Spokane, had battled breast cancer herself and lost her sister to breast cancer at 55. When her son was diagnosed with breast cancer, Spray, 78, knew something was very wrong.

She insisted on receiving genetic testing.

Spray’s $3,000 genetic test, performed

by Myriad Genetics Inc. in Salt Lake City, Utah, came back positive for BRCA 1 and 2 genetic alterations.

According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, one in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime.

Women who test positive for the BRCA 1 and 2 gene mutations are five times more likely to get breast cancer and have a significantly higher risk of getting ovarian cancer.

BRCA 1 and 2 are tumor suppressor genes that, when mutated, result in higher susceptibility to multiple cancers, including breast, ovarian, fallopian tube, peritoneal, pancreatic, prostate, cervical and skin cancers.

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Ian Wallace, a genetic counselor at Pullman Regional Hospital, said the gene mutation is carried by one out of every 600 people and has a 50 percent pass-on rate. The gene does not skip generations, so once the gene is not passed on to a child, it disappears from that direct genetic line.

Spray knew she had to tell the other women in her family.

“When it came back positive, I just felt terrible for all of them but I knew they had to know,” Spray said.

She wrote a letter to her nieces and cousins informing them about the test results. When Spray’s niece, Connie Jain Ferguson, received the letter, she said she read through it with her husband, Dennis.

Ferguson, of Moscow, said her husband, a research scientist for the Forest Service, tirelessly researched the genes and wrote his findings in layman’s terms so Ferguson, her sister, her cousins and their husbands could better understand what they were facing.

“He’s pretty special,” Ferguson said of her husband.

All four women tested positive for the genetic mutations and opted to have prophylactic mastectomies and hysterectomies. A prophylactic mastectomy is a procedure in which one or both breasts is removed to reduce the risk of getting breast cancer. Now the women each have a less than 5 percent chance of getting

ring human genes, including BRCA 1 and 2, can’t be patented. The ruling opens the door for other laboratories to offer testing, which will provide more competition and potentially lower costs for genetic testing.

Wallace said Myriad’s business argument was that about 90 percent of its profits came from the BRCA 1 and 2 gene patents, and without the money the lab could not continue providing tests.

Wallace said genetic tests are not that fancy and other labs could offer tests for about $1,200.

Spray said she absolutely recommends women look into prophylactic mastectomies if they discover a genetic pre-disposition for getting the disease.

She said one of the things she learned from her experience is there is plenty of good life to be lived after breast cancer.

“Women fear breast cancer so much.

They just find out life goes on and you have a lot of good life in every way after breast cancer, especially if you’ve done the proactive thing like this,” Spray said.

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breast cancer and an even lower chance of tomy at a pink ribbon luncheon in Lewisgetting ovarian cancer. ton and attendees had many questions for Since actress Angelina Jolie recently her. Her willingness to share her experiwent public with her decision to get a ence publicly is how she eventually came prophylactic double mastectomy, the pre- to be connected with Kate Cannon. emptive option Cannon, of Lewis“By having a choice, I had to for women who ton, said she opted to make a decision, and I’m happy have a genetic have the prophylactic with my decision. I wouldn’t judge pre-disposition mastectomy three anyone for making a different to getting breast years ago instead of decision ... I’m just grateful I had a taking Tamoxifen, a cancer has been brought back into choice.” drug which reduces the public eye. breast cancer risk.

Loris Profitt Ferguson, 54, When she made her said it wasn’t an easy decision to make, but decision, she found a large network of it’s one she has never regretted. women who had all gone through the “It was a decision that once I made it, I same thing and were happy to help her. knew I had done the right thing,” FerguCannon said one woman, whom she son said. never met in person, talked to her on the Each of the women had the same surphone and sent her a card. Another friend geon in Spokane, Dr. Carol Guthrie. and breast cancer survivor walked miles Ferguson’s cousin, Loris Profitt, chose with her to help her get back in shape after to have the hysterectomy and the masrecovering from her surgery and drove tectomy and breast reconstruction done her to the right place to buy comfortable at one time, a surgery that took 12 hours protective camisoles, something Cannon total and cost about $124,000. Profitt said didn’t know existed. her insurance helped pay for the proceMany people who have a family history dure. of cancer find genetic counseling helpful.

Profitt said it took her about one year Wallace, who has been a genetic counto fully recover from the surgeries, and selor for Pullman Regional Hospital for it was painful, but worth it. Profitt also one and a half years, said his job is to look said she’s grateful modern medicine was at family and medical history and discuss advanced enough to give her the option to with patients their risk of getting cancer be proactive. so they can make an informed decision.

“By having a choice, I had to make a “We can talk about how to both dedecision, and I’m happy with my decicrease or attempt to eliminate; there’s no sion,” Profitt said. “I wouldn’t judge anyway to eliminate the onset of cancer, but one for making a different decision ... I’m we can attempt to, such as with prophylacjust grateful I had a choice.” tic surgeries,” Wallace said.

Profitt said her mother battled cancer Wallace said genetic counseling has for 18 years before she died. Profitt said been around for 15 years and the BRCA women who fight cancer are the brave 1 and 2 genes were discovered in the late ones, and she’s thankful not to have to go 1990s. Until recently, Myriad Genetics, through any cancer treatment.

Inc. was the only laboratory performing “Days, weeks, months go by I don’t ever tests for the BRCA 1 and 2 genes because think about getting cancer,” Profitt said. the laboratory had patented them.

Ferguson said Spray is her hero for “Everyone in the genetics community, making the women in their family aware in the medical community, in the scienof the genetic mutations. tific community does not think that genes “She’s amazing,” Ferguson said. should be patented,” Wallace said.

Profitt said she has spoken about her The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unaniexperience with the prophylactic mastecmously on June 13 that naturally occur-

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you had Botox — it’s who did your Botox,” cosmetic surgeon Geoffry Stiller said.

Stiller, of Linea Cosmetic Surgery in Moscow, said he thinks the change in perception of cosmetic surgery is because the topic is being brought to the mainstream by the media through TV programs like “The Dr. Oz Show.”

“I think that has really desensitized people to it being done,” he said.

But plastic surgery is not just cosmetic.

Plastic and reconstructive surgeon Steven Ozeran said plastic surgery is restoring form and function to any aspect of a person’s body from a hand to tear duct and eyelid to skin on a face or stomach.

“It’s just variable,” said Ozeran, of Ozeran Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Lewiston. “It just depends on what’s out there.”

(LEFT) Cosmetic surgeon Geoffry Stiller believes people are more open about plastic surgery as it has become more mainstream.

result. He said those surgeries are what he really likes to do.

Both Ozeran and Stiller said the field of Tribune/Kyle Mills plastic surgery could be progressed by the use of stem cells in treatments.

At his practice in Lewiston, Ozeran said “Depending on how the cell is stimulathe has seen anything from a variety of dog ed … that cell can become a blood cell, it and rattlesnake bites to facial traumas and can become a muscle cell, it can become a Call for a burn injuries, along with completing the brain cell, it can become a fat cell,” Ozeran procedures many people associate with said. plastic surgery, like liposuction and Botox.

Stiller said stem cells could even be consultation However, Ozeran said he believes used as a method for rejuvenating skin there’s a misconception that plastic surand making it smoother by putting the gery is only those types of procedures, cells in a patient’s face or stomach. which fall under cosmetic surgery and The use of stem cells is just starting to is only one aspect of the overall form of gain a lot of interest and the exact uses are treatment. not necessarily known as of now, Ozeran He actually sees a lot of diversity within said. his day from the types of surgeries and “It’s definitely something that’s gaining Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery injuries, areas of the body and who is a lot more progress,” he said. “I don’t think Bringing beauty to life. receiving treatment. we’ll be able to make a new heart or liver, S T E V E N E . O Z E R A N , MD, FACS “There’s no way to be able to see every- but maybe we can make part of a nose Dr. Steven Ozeran is the only Board thing that will come in,” Ozeran said. or part of a lip. These are some promisCertified Plastic Surgeon in the Region And there’s no quick and easy aping things that maybe we can see in the 208.746.4479 • 1630 23rd Ave. Suite 901A • Lewiston, ID www.ozeranmd.com proach. future.”

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Warming up for your day Try riding a bike to work

and biking uses many key muscles. that is on campus at the University of Idaho, Clevenger agreed, and said it is not just or in a lot downtown.

By Ryan Tarinelli good for your heart, lungs, balance, coorAllen said commuting to work in Lewdination, joints and muscles but also is a iston is a bit harder than in Moscow due ow that summer’s here, months positive stress reliever. to many large hills in the area that many free from rain are ahead.

Allen said biking to work has a positive residents live on, which makes riding to And that’s one reason – of many emotional benefit, and increases overall work more difficult.

– to consider riding a bicycle to work. emotional health.

“If you work downtown, riding to work The benefits of biking to work extend The Palouse has an established set of wouldn’t be bad, but riding back is going to beyond what any individual rider may get bike trails from town to town, but the gebe a little bit of a struggle,” Allen said. “That out of it. ography of different is part of why there “If you work downtown, riding Riding a bike to work removes one towns can present are not nearly as to work wouldn’t be bad, but riding many people cycling car from the road, and the pollution that special challenges comes with it, said T-Jay Clevenger, owner for cyclists commut- back is going to be a little bit of a down here as there struggle. That is part of why there and operator of Paradise Creek Bicycles in ing to work. are in Moscow-Pullare not nearly as many people Moscow.

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Clay Allen, an employee at Follett Moun- that Moscow specifi- cycling down here as there are in There is key tain Sports in Lewiston, said that riding a cally is a great biking Moscow-Pullman.” equipment that any bike to work saves money that would have town because there bike commuter must Clay Allen an employee at Follett Mountain Sports in Lewiston have, like a helmet, been used on gas and maintenance and cre- are not many hills, ates health and environmental benefits. and the ones there gloves, and closed “The maintenance on bikes is quite a bit are, people can ride around. toed shoes, said Clevenger. He also said to less expensive than maintenance on cars,” “I can get anywhere in town faster than not wear cotton clothing because cotton said Allen. “You can basically get a bike walking or riding a car.” said Ryan Bowen, a absorbs sweat, which can make riders danfixed up, even if it’s in relatively bad shape, Moscow bike rider. gerously cold in the evening. with a basic tune up and minor parts. It He also said there are lots of bike lanes, Allen said that a helmet is by far the doesn’t take a whole lot to get a bike runand racks around Moscow that make com- most essential equipment a rider can have, ning.” muting easy and safe. but a bike lock is also important to prevent Jacob Holthaus, another Follett employee Clevenger said that Moscow is two miles theft. in Moscow agreed, and said that commutwide and four miles long, which makes Holthaus agreed and said under Idaho ing by bike saves maintenance, gas and Moscow a perfect town to ride a bike in, law all bikes must have a reflector in the parking money. because a rider can get anywhere in a short back, and a light in the front or the rider Besides the practical and financial distance. He said a financial benefit to can be fined. reasons to bike to work, Holthaus said it is a riding to work is that most of the parking To bike safely, a commuter not only good idea to start your day with a workout, around Moscow is paid parking, whether needs the proper gear, but also needs to know how to deal with cars and other bikers.

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They shape up so quickly Looking for a workout partner? Why not your own kids?

By Brandon Macz

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hysical education is important for encouraging children to adopt more active lifestyles, and many young student athletes are learning that to truly compete they have to train their bodies even harder after class has ended.

Keleigh Waters is attracted to gymnastics, and the 14-year-old Moscow girl might later want to play other sports. To keep her fit and away from the lazy draw of television and computer games, Keleigh’s father began working out with her about seven months ago at home. They now workout at Anytime Fitness where they mix cardio and a modified P90X routine that uses dumbbells and body weight exercises.

“It’s fun,” said Keleigh. “I like the swimmer’s press.”

“For some reason, she likes it,” said her father, Jay Waters, who also happens to be a retired Marine and Moscow police officer, “but I hate it.”

Jay said he isn’t looking to bulk up his daughter, who will be a high school freshman this year. He said he wants her to develop a good attitude toward physical wellness and to able to be a formidable competitor in whatever she decides to pursue.

“She likes some sports, but she doesn’t really care to do the organized competing,” he said. “The only thing she is really attached to is gymnastics.”

Keleigh said she’s getting stronger and surpassing former limitations.

“I can move up in my weights at school now, so it’s easier to work out with my friends,” she said. “It’s like looking back, and you can’t believe I was that weak.”

Alex Gray’s dad put him through a variety of sports when he was growing up and settled on soccer. At 15, he said he wants to get into

varsity soccer at Moscow High School, which means getting in better shape by building more muscle and endurance to compete against older students.

“My junior varsity coach made me strive to be better because I was a little lazy, I think, as far as self-improvement,” said Alex.

Phil Gray enlisted the help of Latah County Sheriff’s Deputy Steve Hansen to help his son with his weightlifting. Phil Gray, a Moscow police officer, is still undergoing physical therapy for a back injury he sustained when he sacrificed his body and patrol car to prevent an even worse collision from occurring.

“Really, at the time I was young, we didn’t have a lot of gyms unless you were in a big city,” said Phil. “Another part of it is it’s bonding for us. He can show me up, for sure.”

Alex said he’s happy with the results of his hard work, so far, though he’s still got a ways to go before August. A lot of that will be hitting the bench presses, his favorite being the widegrip press.

“I use to be really skinny, and now I’m less of that,” he said.

For teens without an immediate family member in law enforcement, a personal trainer might be in order, and serves the same purpose to motivate and ensure positive workout habits that not all parents themselves possess.

Anthony Robbins, owner of World Class Fitness in Lewiston, said he’s taking in a lot of high-schoolers in need of an extra push to compete in their respective sports as more and

more student athletes are upping their game through strength training.

Parents send sons and daughters to him to avoid conflicts, he said.

“They may not listen to their parents too much, but they’ll listen to a trainer,” Robbins said. “You just kind of push them to the next level.”

Children can start weight lifting at around 12 to 13 years old, said Robbins, starting with basic lifts. It doesn’t have to be fancy, he said.

And it isn’t always athletes. Children now are spending less time being active, and childhood obesity is a national issue. Without sports after school, children seem to go home and stay there, Robbins said.

“This teaches them structure,” he said.

“Once they learn the discipline through weight training and stuff like that, they can incorporate it into their daily lives.”

Four times a week is ideal, but teens can benefit from three days of personal training in a competitive atmosphere that encourages them to push their limits in a positive way. Of course, diet is a leading factor in what’s plumping up the nation’s youth, and Robbins can’t exactly train better eating habits from his gym.

“I can get them in here exercising and feeling good, but I can’t help them eat,” he said.

The long-term benefit of exercise is the metabolism boost the couch-potato children aren’t getting. Plus, why do all of that work just to backtrack?

“Once you get healthier, you start craving healthier food,” he said.

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CrossFit grows in popularity A high intensity workout that won’t get old

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he exercise known across the country as CrossFit, is growing in popularity here.

The workout is defined as a “constantly varied, high intensity, functional movement” workout, and has caught the interest of gymgoers nationwide.

The first CrossFit affiliated gym was founded in 1995 by former gymnast Greg Glassman. Between 2005 and 2010 the number of CrossFit gyms grew from 15 to over 1,700.

Amy Paul, trainer at the North Idaho Athletics Club in Moscow, said the club calls their CrossFit class GPP, or General Physical Preparedness.

“Our GPP classes incorporate gymnastics, weight lifting and cardiovascular forms of conditioning with exercises ranging from body weight squats and pull ups to barbell work, running, box jump and the list goes on,” Paul said. “You may do an exercise or use a certain piece of equipment one day, and not do it again for two weeks, and that is one of the biggest draws to this style of workout.”

Paul said these exercises use many different levered actions that use two or three parts of the body versus using only one singular motion with most other workouts.

Austin Knight with Golds Gym in Lewiston said CrossFit has added new aspects to the workout over the years. He said these include an Olympic side, gymnastics, cardio-vascular, power lifting and mixed martial arts striking.

“CrossFit has evolved and is evolving,” Knight said. “You have all these sub-parts that people are now getting specialized in.”

Knight said people in CrossFit say they specialize in not specializing, and its ironic that now CrossFit basically specializes in

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North Idaho Athletics Club in Moscow, calls their CrossFit class GPP, or General Physical Preparedness, which incorporates gymnastics, weight lifting and cardiovascular forms of conditioning with exercises ranging from body weight squats and pull ups to barbell work, running, box jump and more.

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Knight noted that the class format splits from the traditional working out by yourself or with only one other person.

“People in any type of a group or team setting, requiring them to push their limits, will inevitably form friendships and a sense of camaraderie,” Paul said.

“You’ll see some people put on a hoodie and put their sunglasses on, and they get in the zone and are doing their own thing,” Knight said.

In CrossFit, however, participants train as a group, do the same workout and the

trainer modifies it so everybody can participate, Knight said.

Knight said over the four years he has done led classes he has noticed the people who exercise in these groups want to spend time with each other outside the class.

“So that sense of community has become a big part, and I would say an important part, of keeping people more consistent over a longer period of time,” Knight said.

Knight said when he moved to the area in 2010 there was no structured CrossFit program of any kind. In the last three years word has spread and Knight now has a client

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“It’s the individuals who talk it up,” Knight said.

He said people like doing unique workouts like flipping tires and sledghammer swings. He said people also enjoy the idea of getting their heart rate up through a workout that is a higher intensity than they are used to.

Knight said CrossFit recommends a generic health diet. He said a good diet includes lean meats, complex carbohydrates, nuts, seeds, fruits and vegetables.

“If you stick with the good stuff you’re gonna be just fine,” Knight said.

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Still fit

Age doesn’t slow active seniors

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hen the word “senior” is tacked onto an event, Jim Jeffords Tribune/Kyle Mills knows that some people may (ABOVE) It’ s stride for stride as (from left) Paul Beckman, Darwin Grim, Milton McCoy, Ray Ellenwood and Claude Long zip down the track. The runners were battling it roll their eyes and move along. out in the 60-meter dash during the North Idaho Senior Games at Lewistons Vollmer Bowl. (TOP RIGHT) Tim Cochnauer of Lewiston comes up for air as he swims the Jeffords, 55, who participated in swim200 meter breast stroke at the Asotin County Family Aquatic Center in Clarkston. (BOTTOM RIGHT) Dee Turner of Maupin, Ore., fires a shot back at Char Porter of the Tri Cities (left) ming events for the annual Lewis-Clark and Shirlene McMillan of Clarkston (right) as her teammate Libby Macklin of Coeur d’alene (far right) watches during pickleball competition at Lewiston High School.

Senior Games this June, has heard any number of excuses from seniors about as pool exercises, water aerobics and the but your body will notice right away if For seniors who simply want a reason staying in shape. Many don’t even want like and progresses into something even that happens, Jeffords added. to get out with friends and be active to be associated with something more active. And that progression is The senior games are full of inspiraagain, pickleball may be more up their that says “senior,” afraid of being natural, Jeffords said. tion stories, said L-C games director alley than swimming and biking. identified as someone who is out “If you’re not much of a swimBarbara Bush. People like Arlie Rudy Shirley McMillan mentioned that the to pasture. mer, you’re not going to get much — a 79-year-old military veteran who friendships that are built over a simple Don’t tell that to the 70-yearinto it at first,” he said. “It’s going to runs year-round — should be more than thing like pickleball can be very vital to old who was beating him at be hard at first.” enough encouragement for seniors to get health and welfare for seniors. swimming in the Boise senior But that shouldn’t deter any up and get active. But if that isn’t enough “You laugh and laugh,” she said of games last year. senior from wanting to try it out, there also is the social aspect. playing the sport. “You just have a good Jim Jeffords “Age doesn’t matter if you’re he said.

Some seniors may be shy of physical time.” staying in shape,” Jeffords said Many seniors he knows who fitness because they don’t know anyone “The perception is that the senior after he talked about the humbling exparticipate in the swimming and biking else who does it. That’s what pickleball games are old people playing pinochle,” perience. “Don’t be fearful of ‘I can’t do events are also encouraged to eat health- players and coordinators Doug and ShirDoug McMillan said. That’s certainly not that.’ ” ier as well. ley McMillan, both 63, have discovered. the case when a fun group gets together Jeffords, an Asotin County commis“You can’t eat whatever you want anyThe couple have been hosting pickleon the court. Some people come to the sioner, swims with people age 50 and more,” Jeffords ball weekly for several games, planning to stay for a day or older all the time at the Asotin County said. “If you two and then end up staying for a week “We start losing our friends base. years and meet now at Family Aquatic Center in Clarkston. don’t eat right, Sacajawea Junior High because it’s so much fun, Shirley McMilYour social life deteriorates and He always encourages seniors to get out you’ll notice Monday evenings and lan said.

I think that has a lot to do with and try it. Jeffords had been a runner — the fuel isn’t Thursday mornings.

Some of the players are fairly old, health.” when he was younger, but that wore on right for your Sacajawea has some even ranging to ages 82 and 92. But what Doug McMillan, 63 his knees too much, so he started biking body.” of the only painted keeps them coming back is the idea of Pickleball player and coordinator and in 2006 started swimming. It took Many seniors lines for pickleball in playing fun sports with good friends. a while, but eventually he got the swimwho may not be active initially may try the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley, as does “Your social life deteriorates and I mer’s high, similar to a runner’s high. to spring into action eating the same old Airport Park where there are also lights think that has a big part to do with your For many seniors, he said, it begins things and keeping bad sleeping patterns, for night play. health,” Doug McMillan said. Some

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friends migrate to cooler climates, some get sick and others pass away. Not having your friends around can encourage some to become recluses, but the McMillans

have found that those who get out and exercise — in particular, those who go to the senior games — have more friends than they could have hoped for.

On the Net:

• For more information about senior health and wellness, go to aarp.org/health or click on the fitness link at the National Senior Games website, nsga.com.

• For local pickleball information, go to www.cityoflewiston.org/index.aspx?NID=987 or email the McMillans at vintage_chev@yahoo.com for times and places of events.

• Information on the Asotin County Family Aquatic Center and classes offered can be found at www.theaquaticcenter.org/WP. • Information on senior games can be found at www.nsga.com Summer 2013 17

Time to shape up How to choose which sport to tackle – and how to do it injury free

letic department, that is not necessarily a the same amount of calories as running sign of injury. three miles, it also has way less impact on “The soreness is telling you that you’re the knees. putting demand on the body that it’s not “Without knowing something about used to, so it can be good or bad. If the the person probably the safest thing to do

By Tom Hager soreness lasts too long or it’s too intense, is level surface walking. If tolerated well, we now have injury. So that soreness is start a walking program,” Cleven said. or those of you who have been kind of the thing that we manage,” Steele “Thirty to forty minutes, something like planning to shed a few pounds, said. “That’s kind of the fence. That’s that, and build a base…If their fitness now is the perfect time to start. good. That should feel good, then I’m level gets up to where they’re tolerating With the weather finally reaching high starting off. Should that soreness stay a decent amount of walking, then hiking temperatures, the area offers several great around for a long period of time? No.” can become an extension of that.” recreational opportunities. In addition The best way to get rid of that soreThe only problem with hiking and to walking, the summer also provides ness is to actually exercise again the next running – and even walking if the disopportunities for hiking, running, bikday. If you don’t work out the next day, tance is long enough – is that the knees ing, and swimming. Each have their own the body is going to revert to where it do undergo stress. Those three activities benefits for the body, but each can pose a originally was. To build up the body, you are known as weight-bearing activities, risk of injury if not done properly. have keep putting demands on it in a because your legs are supporting your The biggest problem for most begingraduated process. body weight. But ners is trying to make up for lost time.

But as important as there is a solution.

“You could have five different After having not exercised for several it is to build up the people that develop the same “For somebody months, people will often try to start at a body, rest is also that can’t handle symptoms, say pain in front of the rate that their body can no longer handle. imperative to stay- knee involving their patellar tendon, the impact of For many people, the first step before ing injury free. pounding with runand each of them could have a beginning an exercise program is to visit “The whole idea different reason for that.” ning, they might be a physical therapist to see what type of of conditioning fine to ride a bike, Mark Cleven movement is best suited for your body. over the summer because they don’t Physical trainer at Pullman Sports “One of the things about what we do is to keep them have the impact,” Physical Therapy as physical therapists is we’re kind of the injury free,” Steele Cleven said. “And experts on how people move,” said Mark said. it would depend on road biking versus Cleven, a physical trainer at Pullman Steele said the exercises are varied mountain biking where you’re up out Sports Physical Therapy. “Abnormal and done in the proper way, they include of the saddle more often and you start movement patterns are common and the amount of rest the athlete needs, and to change again. Now I’m doing more then what we look at is well why do you they get proper nutrition. weight-bearing for the knees.” move that way….You could have five “So it’s really kind of a three-legged Another activity that is easy on the different people that develop the same stool,” he said. “Rest is often times the body is swimming. There is no weightsymptoms, say pain in front of the knee one that gets forgotten. We are breaking bearing involved with being in the water. involving their patellar tendon, and each the body down during most of the activi- Just make sure that your body – specifiof them could have a different reason for ties. We then have to allow the body to cally your shoulders – are ready for the that.” recover.” work.

Once the trainer helps you choose a The varied activities allow the body to “If you have issues with some of your proper exercise regimen, start training. stay in shape without developing tendiweight-bearing joints swimming can be But keep in mind that once you begin to nitis. For example, “tennis elbow” and a way around that. However, people that put stress on muscle groups that haven’t “runners knee” are two common sports have poor posture – a lot of tightness in been used in a long time, the body may injuries associated with doing the same their shoulders – they may start a swimfeel extremely sore. motion over and over again. Cleven says ming program and develop shoulder pain According to Barrie Steele, a physical the best exercise could in fact be walking. because they have issues in their upper trainer with the University of Idaho ath- Not only does walking three miles burn half of their body,” Cleven said. “If you

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Cyclists have to go three times farther than they would on a run to burn the same amount of calories. For swimmers, however, they burn the most calories per mile.

“Usually swimming is the most beneficial to burning calories because you could take somebody who doesn’t know how to swim and when they get in the water, their movement patterns are so inefficient,” University of Idaho trainer Toby Van Amerongen said. “You’re burning a whole lot of calories without going very far.”

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More than just meat and cheese A number of local restaurants sell healthy sandwiches for those on a diet

BY ANTHONY KUIPERS

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he beauty of a sandwich is that it allows for an abundance of creativity.

There are a multitude of possibilities for bread, toppings and dressings that can be combined and manipulated to fit someone’s taste, personality and lifestyle.

A good sandwich shop on the Palouse and the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley is not hard

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to find. There are a variety of locally owned restaurants that have been established parts of the community for years. The task for many residents, however, is finding a place that offer options oriented toward a healthy diet.

For vegetarians, this can be a particularly difficult challenge. Mark Mumford, of Pullman, said it can be hard to find menu items that stray from the usual meat and cheese options. Mumford often has to use a restaurant’s build-your-own option when he is in the mood for a sandwich.

“When most places don’t know what to do with you, they say ‘you decide,’” he said.

He said it’s getting better, though, as an

increasing number of restaurants are tailoring their items toward healthy lifestyles. He enjoys going to the Moscow Food Co-op, a locally owned market that specializes in organic and locally grown food. Mumford said he likes to order the “Loaded Veggie” from the deli, a concoction of avocado, tamari tofu, red onions, cucumber, tomato, spinach and sunflower seeds.

Mira Warner, the Co-op’s kitchen supervisor, said the 11 sandwiches on the menu are made with organic and local produce sold in the store. Every sandwich comes with a choice of bread, including two gluten-free choices.

She said the “Loaded Veggie” is popular with many customers like Mumford, who want a vegan-style sandwich. She also said “Turkey Avocado,” composed of oven-roasted turkey, mayonnaise, dijon, red onions and provolone, is popular with those who want a meat option.

Those who enjoy going to the Co-op don’t have to look far to find another Moscow establishment that serves healthy sandwiches. There is also Stax, a locally owned sandwich stop just down the road on Sixth Street. Stax features 16 sandwiches on their menu, plus a variety of wraps. Rylee Walker, general manager, said customers looking for a low-fat option often go with the “Skinny Tinney,” an appropriately named sandwich made of lettuce, cucumber, tomato, onion and sprouts with a garden cream cheese on the customer’s choice of bread.

Moscow resident Michelle Kee enjoyed a sunny afternoon with her young daughter while eating a “Skinney Tinney” at one of the restaurant’s outdoor tables. She said the “Skinney Tinney” is her sandwich of choice whenever she comes to Stax.

Her reasons were simple.

“The vegetables are always fresh and the bread is soft,” Kee said.

In Pullman, health nuts can enjoy a sports-themed sandwich destination at Heros and Sports. There are around 40 choices of sandwiches, wraps and paninis at the 13-year-old, family-owned business that owner Jonathon McCabe said started out as half-restaurant, half-sports memorabilia shop. McCabe said the “Slam Dunk,” a sandwich composed of turkey, cream cheese, tomato and sprouts, is especially popular this time of year.

“It’s kind of a good summertime sandwich,” he said.

People on a diet and looking for a sandwich in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley also have several locally owned businesses to choose from. At Daily’s Bakery in Clarkston, the vegetables are fresh and so is the bread they bake every day in the restaurant. Employee Amber Heasley said the “Turkey-Cran” panini with turkey, cranberry sauce, cream cheese, spinach and havarti is a hit with health-oriented customers.

Heasley said there seems to be more health-focused restaurants popping up in the valley. Yet, she said, “there could always be more,” especially because those places attract students from the area’s large college population.

Simple Eats Catering on Main Street in Lewiston is looking to help fill that role.

It’s been open for less than two years but is already a recommended place to get lean sandwiches. There are 14 sandwiches and wraps available in the restaurant located

at Town Center, and all of them can come with a homemade soup or salad. Employee Charlotte Brown said many people go for the “Chicken Ciabatta,” which includes baked chicken breast topped with mixed greens, red onions, cucumber, havarti and their signature tomato jam.

Whether it’s the “Skinny Tinney,” the “Slam Dunk,” or the “Turkey-Cran,” hungry customers on the Palouse and in the valley do not have to sacrifice to go on a diet. They just have to know where to look.

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BY VERA WHITE or decades, people with incurable digestive problems have been helped by the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD), says the author of a new cookbook She says it restricts the use of complex carbohydrates and eliminates refined sugar, grains and starch, yet doesn’t compromise on taste.

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The Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) restricts the use of complex carbohydrates and eliminates refined sugar, grains and starch, yet doesn’t compromise on taste.

Warm the ghee or oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for five minutes. Add the chopped garlic and cook for a few more minutes.

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The choice of cookware is between the coated non-stick type, stainless steel (above) and cast iron. And there are some considerations as to their relative healthfulness.

To stick or not to stick?

Studies to date show no solid link between non-stick cookware and cancer

Non-stick cookware

To better understand the concerns about non-stick cookware, we have to break it down to its two parts: the nonstick coating and the metal to which it is

By Michelle Schmidt applied.

When it comes to the non-stick coatou make a healthy, organic vegeing, the chemical of concern is pertable stir-fry for dinner. You chop, fluooctanoic acid, or PFOA, which is cook, eat and clean up — now used in Teflon and many other types of all there’s left to do is worry the pan you non-stick coating. According to informaused is going to give you cancer. tion from the University of Rochester Rest easy, at least for now. To date, Medical Center, studies have shown an no research has conclusively tied health increase and persistence of PFOAs in the problems to any type of cookware sold in environment and in our bodies. But what the United States, despite public specula- studies have not been able to determine tion to the contrary. While scientists may is how it gets there — PFOAs are used not know everything about cookware and in a long list of common items besides its effect on our health, here is what they cookware — and exactly what effect it do know: has on our health. Some studies suggest it

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can cause cancer or other health problems, but they remain inconclusive.

Despite the rumors, Sandy McCurdy, a researcher and food safety specialist at the university of Idaho, says the nonstick coating is safe.

“It’s very inert,” said McCurdy, adding even when the material degrades and flakes off, it passes through the body unchanged.

But that’s not to say there’s no risk to using non-stick pans. If you’re the type of cook that puts a pan on the stove to start dinner and then wanders away, think twice about using non-sticks pans very often. When the pan gets too hot, the non-stick coating releases fumes that, while of unknown toxicity to humans, can kill a pet bird. Following manufacturer’s instructions will prevent overheat-

ing from taking place.

The other concern in non-stick cookware is the aluminum generally used to form the pan: While aluminum cooks evenly and conducts heat well, studies have linked it with Alzheimer’s disease.

“We don’t know 100 percent about that relationship, but research seems to indicate there are higher levels of aluminum in those with Alzheimer’s,” McCurdy said.

Still, she adds, those levels likely have more to do with how the body processes aluminum than a high exposure to it.

Even if there is a link, unless you’re cooking highly basic (baking soda) or acidic (tomatoes, citrus, vinegar) foods, not much aluminum will leach into your food. In fact, you’ll get significantly more aluminum taking an antacid than eating a meal made in aluminum cookware, McCurdy said.

Non-stick bottom line

When it comes to non-stick cookware, no studies have yet shown either factor — the PFOAs in the coating or the aluminum in the pan — to be a health concern.

If you’re still wary, but not yet ready to give up on non-stick, consider using a new non-stick pan just on occasion for sticky, low-to-medium heat foods like omelets. Consumer Reports recommends replacing non-stick pans when they begin to flake, which will be about every year. Alternately, use PFOA-free non-stick pans, like those with porcelain or ceramic coatings. If aluminum is a

concern, use hard-anodized aluminum, which has undergone a process that seals the aluminum in the cookware so it can’t leach.

Stainless steel, however, is anything but non-stick. But that’s not entirely a bad thing: Cooks Illustrated recommends sauteing in stainless steel pans because meats stick to the surface durNon-stick cookware alternatives ing browning. Those bits create fond, Despite the lack of evidence of a rethe basis of a good sauce. lationship between non-stick cookware Cast iron, a cookware classic, is and health problems, some may still durable, heats evenly and can handle prefer to avoid it high temperatures. altogether. Both Seasoned cast “We don’t know 100 percent stainless steel and about that relationship, but research iron is essentially cast iron cookware seems to indicate there are higher a non-stick surare excellent alter- levels of aluminum in those with face, but it can’t be natives. washed with soap Alzheimer’s,” Stainless steel and water — it is Sandy McCurdy is a non-reacsimply wiped clean Researcher and food safety specialist at the University of Idaho tive metal, but, with a damp cloth.

McCurdy said, it Cast iron has the doesn’t distribute heat as evenly as other added benefit of infusing a bit of iron metals. For that reason, it is usually used into your food. Still, avoid using the pan in combination with other metals, like every day to simmer acidic foods like aluminum or copper, where the stainless tomato sauce, or you’ll be at risk for iron steel completely encapsulates the other, toxicity. more heat-conductive metal.

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Organic certification comes down to three basic requirements: the animals must have outside access, be fed certified organic feed and never be given antibiotics, hormones or other synthetic treatment.

Debunking the organic food hype WSU scientist says there’s no known nutritional benefits to eating organically raised animals

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ith organic meat, eggs and dairy products increasingly easy to find, the question arises whether or not the health benefits of going organic outweigh the added cost.

First, let’s brush up on what “organic” means when it comes to animal food prod-

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ucts. Organic certification comes down to three basic requirements: the animals must have outside access, be fed certified organic feed and never be given antibiotics, hormones or other synthetic treatment.

It sounds simple, but certification is complicated, requiring regular inspections and a forest of paperwork. And detailed standards require significant investment. For example, certified organic beef and dairy cows must have at least three months of access to certified organic pasture — land that has been free of chemical weed killers, fertilizers and pesticides for at least three years.

So now the real question: Do organically raised animal products provide better nutri-

tion than conventionally raised animals?

“The bottom-line answer to that is ‘no,’” said John McNamara, a scientist who teaches animal nutrition at Washington State University. “There is no solid scientific evidence that there is.”

He cites a pile of studies that have been done on organic versus conventional animal products and so far results show that nothing in organic production changes the chemical or nutrient profile of the products.

That said, there is one thing that can affect the nutritional value of animal products: What the animal eats.

“Good research indicates that you have a slightly different fatty acid profile in pasture-

Are these antibiotics harmful? They are to the 2 to 3 percent of the population with antibiotics allergies, McNamara said.

That’s why products are tested and hefty fines and probation await producers who fail to meet standards.

Then there’s the matter of hormones.

Hormones enable conventionally raised animals to grow faster — but not bigger — and are derived from the naturally occurring hormones the animals already have. They too are tested and strictly regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. This does not apply to poultry, which are not given hormones.

“There have been no studies that have found hormone derivatives above what an animal normally has,” said McNamara of hormone-treated beef cattle.

The same goes for rBST hormone, which has received recent public attention.

Dairy cows that are given the hormone have an increase of 10 to 12 percent more milk. Being a bovine-derived hormone, McNamara insists there is no human

health risk and backs up the claim with more than 20 years of testing.

“If there are no health concerns, we owe it to ourselves and the planet to be more efficient,” McNamara said.

Of course, even a mountain of studies is no match for personal preference.

While studies do not show, at this point in time, a health benefit to organic eating, may people still choose to go organic for a variety of reasons. And stores carry what consumers want. In addition to natural food stores, most grocery stores now carry a selection of organic animal products.

Organic beef is the exception: Certified organic beef is difficult to find in the area, even in specialty and natural food markets. Look instead for “natural beef,” which typically means the animal was not exposed to antibiotics or hormones. Some natural beef is also pasture-raised. If meat packaging doesn’t indicate such, those at the meat counter will be able to confirm that the product meets these standards.

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raised animal products,” McNamara said.

Pasture-raised animals — whether raised organically or not — produce food with a higher omega-3 fatty acid content, which is beneficial for those who have a history of heart disease, food sensitivity or inflammation of any kind. But even these health benefits are limited.

“We don’t drink milk and eat meat to get omega-3 fatty acids,” McNamara said. “You would have to eat an ungodly amount to get enough of these things.”

That is to say, if you would benefit from additional omega-3s, you aren’t doing yourself any favors loading up on pastureraised steaks; take a supplement instead, McNamara said.

While there may not be a measurable nutritional difference, when it comes to organic products, it’s not just what people want in their food as what people don’t want in their food. Organic meats, eggs and dairy products are guaranteed to come from animals that haven’t been exposed to anything artificial.

Whether or not these chemicals are harmful — if they are even present — is a matter of public controversy. But, McNamara said, the fuss is unwarranted. The use of both antibiotics and hormones is strictly controlled and tested.

In conventional dairy and beef production, McNamara said that only sick animals are treated with antibiotics. Beef cows that are given antibiotics must wait up to a month after ending treatment before they can be sold. When a dairy cow is being treated for illness, the milk is dumped until there are no traces of antibiotics in the milk. Both milk and meat are regularly tested for the presence of antibiotics.

“The public gets the impression that milk is laced with antibiotics. It’s not and it never has been. Every single tank of milk at every single producer is tested every single day,” McNamara said.

Unlike cattle, chickens and pigs are often fed small amounts of “preventative” antibiotics for a short time when they are young and only while ill when they are older. By the time they produce meat or eggs, the antibiotics are out of their system.

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Beat the heat Swimming places worth checking out this summer

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common knock many incoming students at the University of Idaho have is that there are no good areas to go swimming nearby.

For residents of the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley, the question of where to go swimming is not nearly as pressing. For many people, the answer is literally in their back yard as the majestic Snake River cuts and churns through the two towns.

While the rolling hills of the Palouse may be beautiful, if not a bit windy at times, they aren’t friendly to the hidden lakes, lagoons and swimming holes people from northern Idaho, Oregon, Montana or even Alaska are accustomed to.

“I remember my freshman year at Idaho,” Jake Wilson said. “The first weekend, all I wanted to do was hit the beach with my new friends and unwind, but there isn’t really anything like that around here.”

The place many Moscow-Pullman residents go is Spring Valley Reservoir. Located a few miles east of Troy, it’s the closest thing the Palouse has to a lake.

“Spring Valley is great because there are docks you can relax on, you can take your canoe or inner tube out there, and you can fish,” Wilson said. “The water is pretty murky and fishy though, and there isn’t much of a beach there either.”

For people without boats who want a more secluded area, Laird Park provides a great alternative, although it is a bit of a drive. Overheated swimmers seeking the icy-cold, pristine mountain-water will need to drive roughly 15 miles east of Potlatch to reach the getaway.

Another popular place people go to play is in the water is Granite Point on Wawawai River Road. The area is well known for kayaking, boating, overnight camping on the

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Kids look to beat the summer hat in the Snake River at Hells Gate State Park.

cliffs and jumping off the cliff into the Snake River. While the location is immensely popular with the college crowd, it is always best to exercise caution – especially if consuming alcohol – as injuries often occur and one unlucky student recently fell and died.

“It’s a tremendous thrill, jumping off the cliff and plunging into the water 50 feet below you,” Wilson said. “But lots of people are afraid to do it and I understand why.”

“Whenever I want to go swimming, it’s an easy choice,” Lewiston resident Ashley Belanger said. “I just head over to Hells Gate State Park. It has a fantastic beach, volleyball nets and a picnic area. It’s a great place to bring your family or to barbecue with some friends on a hot summer day.”

While the Lewiston park charges a small fee per vehicle to enter the area, it’s well worth it to gain access to the spacious, sandy beach or to take a quick dip in the Snake.

Some people prefer a beach with fewer people, and fortunately for them there are Chief Timothy Park on U.S. Highway 12 and Swallows Park “Back when I was in high school, we used to go out to those parks all the time,” Belanger said. “They are both beautiful locations with great access to the water – perfect for any hot summer day.”

So next time the heat has you down, grab some sun screen, a towel and some friends and hit the beach.

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