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May 2014 4 A New Hip in No Time 8 Cut it Out 12 The Minutes that Matter Most 17 The Age of Arthritis 24 How Alternative and Complementary Therapies can Assist Surgery

departments 11 Outfitter: Fit to Flatter 14 Work it Out: Great Glutes 18 Racing Calendar 20 #memfit: Mark Horrocks 21 First Class: Hoop Dance 25 Confessions of a Mid-South Mom 26 Food Clues: The Power of Protein 27 Good Food

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from the editor May is such a wonderful month to be in Memphis, and I can’t believe it’s already upon us. I’m excited to spend as much time in the sun as possible and to be able to buy more fresh produce at my neighborhood farmer’s market. How do you enjoy the warmer Memphis months? What are your favorite outdoor fitness activities?

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This issue, we shined a spotlight on several Mid-South surgery stories. Our cover model, professional fisherman Jason Lambert, talked with us about the hip replacement he received one morning, in an outpatient setting, at Campbell Clinic. We also talked to locals about their weight loss surgery experiences and interviewed a surgeon with the new acute care surgery group at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis.

On the fitness side, nutrition columnist Leslie Schilling explained the power of protein on page 26. Personal trainer Liz McEwan shared moves to help tone and tighten your tush (pg. 14) and the team tried a “Hoop Dance” class (p. 21). Don’t forget to flip through to the end for two yummy, heart-healthy recipes.

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Good Health Memphis magazine is a healthy lifestyle publication from The Commercial Appeal. Good Health is published monthly, with distribution in the paper as well as in area medical practices and other strategic rack locations. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission is prohibited. Copyright 2014.

Contributors Erinn Figg Brandon Dill Nathan Berry

Jason Terrell Leslie Schilling Katrina Farber

Amy Mills Patricia Landers

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A New Hip in No Time O

n the morning of January 13, professional bass angler entered

Campbell Clinic helps fisherman glide to recovery with same-day surgery

Story by Jamie Elkington

Lambert’s surgery.

The anterior hip replacement

outpatient surgery center.

Historically, patients undergoing total

Campbell Clinic’s surgery center in

procedure Lambert underwent accessed

or partial joint replacement could expect

Germantown to have his hip replaced. By 4

his joint through an incision at the front

to spend multiple days in the hospital, at a

p.m. that afternoon, he sat on the couch at

of the hip, bypassing the conventional

minimum, but orthopaedic advances have

his home near Pickwick Lake to begin the

resulted in a number of patients requiring

road to recovery.

less time in a health care facility following

medications. The debilitating pain took

From the moment I stood on my own two feet within a couple hours of my surgery, the hip pain was gone

its toll on both his quality of life and his

– Jason Lambert

In three short weeks, Lambert returned to the front of his boat to fish in his first tournament of the season—this time, without a hint of the severe hip pain that had plagued him for years.

At age 35, Lambert was diagnosed with avascular necrosis, a degenerative condition that stripped his hip joint of the cartilage needed to provide cushion and mobility. Avascular necrosis and osteoarthritis are clinically treated in similar ways. In the two years following his diagnosis, his ability to perform even the most basic physical tasks like walking or sitting were made possible only by a steady intake of anti-inflammatory

livelihood, leaving him with no option but to seek joint replacement.

method of cutting through muscle tissue

surgery. In some cases, that means a single day or as little as a few hours in an outpatient facility or only a few hours.

“We find that for recovery, there’s no place like home,” said Dr. Anthony Mascioli, who specializes in outpatient partial knee replacement surgery as well as other orthopaedic procedures at Campbell Clinic. “Patients can typically be more mobile, maintain better control of pain medications, and generally take better ownership of their care and rehabilitation in this setting.”

For Lambert, home also provided a positive outlook on his recovery.

“From the moment I stood on my own two feet within a couple hours of my surgery, the hip pain was gone,” Lambert said. “And, after a two-hour drive home, I felt confident in my recovery knowing that

in the buttocks and thereby reducing

I could sleep in my own bed that night and

surprised to learn during our initial

recovery time and minimizing costs

not lay in a hospital bed for several days.”

consultation that he might be able to bear

related to inpatient hospital care. To

Dr. Toy cites the momentum Lambert

weight on the new joint the day of surgery,

date, Campbell Clinic’s physicians have

felt as crucial in the days following surgery

following the procedure,” said Dr. Patrick

performed more than 70 total hip and

for any patient.

Toy of Campbell Clinic, who performed

partial knee replacement procedures in its

“Like many patients, Jason was

“How a patient feels about his or

Jason Lambert, a professional bass fisherman and Campbell Clinic patient. Photo by Jason R. Terrell her procedure affects how he or she

condition prior to surgery. Preventing

the body of a 50-year-old and vice versa.

approaches recovery and gets back to

factors such as severe respiratory or heart

A patient’s overall physical condition

everyday activities,” Dr. Toy said. “Our

issues, obesity, uncontrolled diabetes

and stability is what matters most when

minds influence how we feel, and it is my

or other medical issues that cannot be

considering outpatient surgery.”

experience that patients feel like they’re

managed appropriately in an outpatient

further ahead when their surgery is

setting can inhibit one’s eligibility.

performed in an outpatient setting.”

Careful consideration is taken to

“It’s important to note that we

In 2014, Campbell Clinic is on track to broaden its scope of outpatient joint replacement surgery to include total knee

determine a patient’s health by his or

replacement, having already performed

determine a patient’s candidacy for

her physical make-up and not age,” said

successful surgeries of this type. This

outpatient joint replacement surgery. The

Dr. Mascioli. “We may see a 90-year-old

spring, the clinic will also open its second

ideal candidate must be in good physical

patient who could physiologically have

surgery center near its midtown location

in the heart of Memphis’ medical district this spring.

“The public perception of outpatient surgeries is beginning to change, and in 10 years, people may view outpatient joint replacement the way they do other minimally invasive procedures today.

Performing procedures in a lower-cost setting will be attractive for many,” said Dr. Toy. Controlling costs nationwide, while improving the patient experience, is also vital.

“We never sacrifice safety or quality care in our facilities,” Dr. Mascioli said.

“Our top priority is what’s best for the patient. With the changing landscape of health care and the sweeping reforms that are taking place, patients and providers alike will undertake increased responsibility to improve outcomes while keeping costs down. Outpatient surgery will continue to help drive cost savings for consumers of health care.”

Campbell Clinic, founded in 1909, operates four clinics and two outpatient surgery centers in the Mid-South. For more information, call 901.759.3100 or visit www.campbellclinic.com.

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In struggle against obesity, many choose weight loss surgery as best option

n the gym, on the streets or at the salad bar, it’s common to meet people

on a mission to lose those 10 to 15 extra pounds. But for more than one-third

Story by Erinn Figg the epidemic of obesity begins, many

Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or more.

Americans choose bariatric surgery as

Closer to home, a 2013 Gallup-Healthways

their weapon of choice.

report showed that Tennessee had the

According to the Centers for Disease

of Americans, fighting the battle of the

Control and Prevention, about 78 million

bulge can equate to fighting the battle

or 34.9 percent of U.S. adults suffer from

of a lifetime. When that war against

obesity, which is categorized as having a

seventh highest obesity rate in the nation last year, with 29.6 percent of the state’s residents weighing in as obese.

When most people hear the word “obese,” they immediately think “large,” or worse, “fat,” but the issue extends far beyond appearance. More than 40 diseases, known as comorbidities, are linked to obesity, including Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and several kinds of cancer.

In 2006, Julia Mills of Cordova, then 51, learned about comorbidities firsthand when she was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes related to excess weight.

“Over the years, I had tried all sorts of different things to lose weight, but diabetes was the kicker for me in the decision to have surgery,” she said.

While 99 percent of weight-loss surgery patients choose one of three American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)-approved surgeries — an adjustable gastric band, a sleeve gastrectomy or a gastric bypass — the remaining one percent, including Mills, opt for an alternative method. After much

St. Francis Center for Surgical Weight Loss patients model during a fashion show celebrating the center’s 10th anniversary.

(Photo courtesy of St. Francis Center for Surgical Weight Loss)

research, Mills chose to have a patented procedure called a mini gastric bypass at an out-of-state clinic and was extremely satisfied with the results.

“Two weeks after surgery, my blood

which reflected just one percent of the

must either have a BMI of 40 or greater or

sugar was normal and it’s been normal

population eligible for them. In most areas,

have a BMI of 35 and at least two obesity-

ever since,” said Mills, who lost 75 pounds

to qualify for bariatric surgery, patients

related comorbidities. (A BMI calculator is

and has kept it off after having the surgery in 2008.

available online at asmbs.org/calculateyour-bmi.) Many insurance plans cover at least some bariatric surgery costs.

In March, new results from a three-

“About half the people primary care

year study spearheaded by the Cleveland Clinic’s Bariatric and Metabolic Institute

doctors see every day are candidates

showed that either gastric bypass surgery

for surgery,” Woodman said. “We would

or sleeve gastrectomy did more to

much rather see somebody when

improve the symptoms of diabetes, high

they’re younger and before they’ve

blood pressure and high cholesterol in

developed the comorbid conditions that

overweight and obese participants than

come with obesity. Why wait to develop

intensive treatment with drugs alone. In

diabetes? Why wait to develop high blood

addition, study participants who had one

pressure? Why wait until you need a knee

of the two surgeries lost more weight, had

replacement? Let’s start seeing these

better kidney function and saw greater

patients earlier.”

Bronwyn Morgan, 43, a principal

improvements in quality of life than those

scientist at Merck Consumer Care in

who did not have surgery.

Memphis, is one such patient who saw

Dr. George Woodman of Baptist Weight Loss Center at Baptist Memorial

comorbid complications on her horizon

Health Care is on a mission to educate

and decided to prevent them.

“I had gotten to where I was

area primary care physicians on the

considered morbidly obese,” she said. “I

importance of recognizing and referring weight loss surgery candidates before comorbid conditions occur.

According to the most recent statistics from ASMBS, in 2010 there were 150,000 to 160,000 bariatric surgeries,

Bronwyn Morgan, modeling her favorite skirt that no longer fits after her gastric bypass (Photo courtesy of Bronwyn Morgan)

couldn’t do some of the things I wanted to do with my kids. I was lucky I didn’t have any serious comorbidities like high blood pressure or diabetes, but they were a real possibility in my future.”

Types of Bariatric Surgery Procedures There are three primary types of bariatric surgery procedures approved by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

Adjustable Gastric Band: An

inflatable band is placed around the upper portion of the stomach, creating a small stomach pouch above the band, reducing the amount of food the stomach can hold and creating a feeling of fullness. Induces excess weight loss of 40 to 50 percent.

Sleeve Gastrectomy: More than 80

percent of the stomach is removed, leaving a tubular pouch that holds a smaller volume of food. Causes favorable changes in gut hormones that suppress hunger and improve satiety. Induces excess weight loss of 50 percent or greater.

Gastric Bypass: Stomach is reduced

to the size of a walnut and attached to the middle of the small intestine.

Restricts the amount of food that can be consumed; produces favorable changes in gut hormones that reduce appetite. Induces excess weight loss of 60 to 80 percent.

Source: American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (asmbs.org/obesity-and-surgery-learning-center)

Morgan had weight-loss surgery at St. Francis Center for Surgical Weight Loss last June. She had planned on getting an adjustable gastric band, but after attending one of the center’s free educational seminars, she decided to get gastric bypass surgery instead.

“In our seminars, we teach that in order to see long-term success with any weight-loss surgery, you have to change your mind and your whole life,” said Leslie Albers, the center’s bariatric program manager. “What we do is not a magic bullet.

Some people think this surgery is all they’re going to need, but that’s not the case. What our doctors say is the surgery is a tool to get you where you need to be. It’s kind of like a shovel and you’re still going to have to dig a little bit. Our patients are required to go through two education classes about nutrition and post-operation lifestyle changes.”

Since her surgery, Morgan has lost 120 pounds. She pays attention to what she eats and exercises, something she couldn’t do comfortably before her surgery.

“There are so many things I can do now,” she said. “Little things you never think of, like having the seatbelt in my car fit me better. Or I can pop down on the floor and play a game with my kids without being uncomfortable. I can ride horses again. It

For more information: Baptist Weight Loss Center at Baptist Memorial Health Care, 226-5673 baptistonline.org/services/baptist-weight-loss-center St. Francis Center for Surgical Weight Loss 881-0600, memphisweightlosssurgery.com American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery for more information on procedures, statistics, frequently asked questions and more, asmbs.org/obesity-andsurgery-learning-center Online BMI calculator asmbs.org/calculate-your-bmi

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The Minutes that Matter Most Story by Sara P. Shirley

Dr. David Ford, Baptist Medical Group-Metro General Surgery

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n an emergency medical situation, every second counts. Survival rates for

In 2011, in an eloquently written essay in the New England Journal of

surgery was rescheduled for Monday.

The patient, who was Dr. Maas’

emergency room patients suffering from

Medicine, Dr. John Maas shared the story

mother, suffered from a massive stroke

stroke, heart attack or traumatic injury

of a 69-year-old woman who entered

and died over the weekend.

depend on the number of minutes taken

an emergency room with an irregular

to assess, diagnose and treat.

heartbeat. Due to a lack of available

his mother’s experience was anything

inpatient beds, the woman was kept on a

but uncommon. And given the increase

room in need of surgery, long wait times

stretcher, in the emergency department,

in emergency room patients and the

can be deadly. But not all hospitals

overnight. The next day, which was a

shortage of doctors, he predicted that the

have surgeons immediately available to

Friday, a cardiologist told the woman her

problems would only get worse in coming

begin operating after the need becomes

surgery couldn’t be performed because

years.

apparent.

her admission had been delayed, and the

When a patient enters an emergency

Dr. Maas noted in his article that

Fortunately, many hospitals have

recently implemented new practices to

Instead of going to the emergency

ensure the availability of surgeons in emergency situations.

In Memphis, a group of acute care surgeons affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis are leading the way.

was admitted to the hospital for further

surgery, Ford continued. room and waiting for a surgeon, the four

examination. “(The surgeon) came in Monday

surgeons with BMG-Metro now wait for

morning and wanted to look in and see

you.

if it was the appendix,” Shante Stallion “As things have gotten busier,

recalled. “He looked, and then he took

hospitals have come to the understanding

it out. We were out of the hospital in no

Group- Metro-General Surgery, calls his

that you have got to have emergency

time.”

practice’s dedication to acute care surgery

room coverage,” Ford said. “The tides of

a “win-win” for hospitals, doctors and

medicine are changing, and what we’re

patients.

doing at Baptist has become a model for

“When we found out it was her

other hospitals because this has worked

appendix, I was thinking ‘let’s get it out

so well.”

before it ruptures, so she can get well,’”

Dr. David Ford, of Baptist Medical

“A surgical hospitalist—or an acute care surgeon—is primarily hospital based,” Ford explained.

Shante Stallion experienced the

On Tuesday, Shatara was back at home.

Shante Stallion recalled. “They performed

difference firsthand when her teenaged

the procedure laparoscopically and it took

because they don’t have to regularly

daughter, Shatara, began complaining of

maybe an hour –if that long. It was really

cancel elective surgeries or tear away

abdominal cramps on a Friday night. The

quick.”

from their clinics to rush over to the

pain worsened over the weekend, and

emergency room, Ford said.

Shatara was referred to the emergency

School, recovered without issue and was

room at Baptist Memorial Hospital-

able to return to school on Friday, less

Memphis.

than a week after the surgery.

In this setting, the surgeons win

Patients win because faster surgical times yield better outcomes, and hospitals win because they are able to free up the beds once occupied by others waiting for

Tests showed an abnormality with Shatara’s appendix on Sunday and she

Shatara, a senior at Frayser High

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Liz McEwan, 46, is a personal trainer at Fundamental Fitness studio in East Memphis and proud mother of three boys.

strengthening exercises.

Clams • Lie on your side • Keep your hips level and abdominals tight • While keeping your feet together, lift and lower your knee • Once finished, switch sides and repeat

Bridging • Lie on back and place feet on a chair or bench

Advanced Bridges • Progress to a single leg as able

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The Age of Arthritis Story by Sara P. Shirley

Millington child to be honored during 2014 Walk to Cure Arthritis

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Bradyn Lorimer, 4, has been named the Junior Honoree of this year’s Walk to Cure Arthritis

radyn Lorimer, 4, is the face of arthritis.

will be shared during the Memphis Walk to

Last February, while the Lorimer

named the 2014 Junior Honoree.

family was at church, Bradyn’s mother Michelle noticed her daughter limping.

Some six weeks later, after multiple

Cure Arthritis on June 7. Bradyn has been Arthritis is a crippling disease that

heart disease, cancer or diabetes.

Funds raised through the Memphis Walk to Cure Arthritis will go toward programs, research and advocacy

impacts more than 50 million adults and

initiatives to help people today while

300,000 children – or approximately 22

finding a cure for tomorrow.

visits to different hospitals and specialists,

percent of the United States population.

the Millington family received an official

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Bradyn, who was three years old at the time, had Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, or JIA. “There have been many mornings where (Bradyn) has been unable to stand, let alone walk,” the Lorimer family shared in a media statement. “Long baths and medicine each day provide some relief.”

Bradyn’s story is one of many that

Photos from the 2013 Walk to Cure Arthritis, provided courtesy of Michelle Dooner.

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Role Model There are many! Selfless pastors, hospice nurses, culture changers and creative artists are among them.

Bragging rights I really don’t have any fitness bragging rights.

But if I had to brag…it would be on our LUVMUD/LUVGLO team. Together we have inspired more than 7,000 people in Memphis and beyond to run 3.1 miles - many for the first time. Every year

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by regular races, then I heard about

started training, lost weight and I ran my first 5K ever.” We’re deeply blessed by stories like this, and, most importantly, our events have raised more than $250,000 work of Habitat for Hope.

Power song U2 Beautiful Day Fitness goals I long to hike the Appalachian Trail with my wife. Not all at once, but in segments over the rest of our lives.

Favorite gear I love my Brooks Cascadia running shoes - mainly because they are neon green. Truth be told, I prefer my steadfast Chacos (and ran LUVMUD in them last year).

Nobody knows I prefer going barefoot all the time.

Fit Tip Good shoes, hydrate, and stretch. Not that I follow these… except for the good shoes part.

Guilty Pleasure Knob Creek

single barrel bourbon, sugar and bitters, or anything with chocolate and pea

LUVGLO 5K on 4/26/14 in the Broad Ave Arts District. This a new location for us and we are incredibly excited! LUVWIG is up next on 6/8/14 at the Memphis Israel Festival - watch for details on this wig and costume street race. LUVMUD 5K lands in the fall on September 28 & 29 (Location TBA)

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ooking for a well-rounded exercise experience? Join the revolution. Hula Hoops, the circular toys trademarked and made famous by Wham-O sixty years ago, are making a comeback in the adult fitness scene.

A few months ago, local hoop enthusiasts Adriene Holland and Chloe O’Hearn opened the doors to Co-Motion studio in Crosstown, where they offer a variety of hoop dancing classes.

The team at Good Health stopped by on a recent Wednesday night to try the first class of a five-week beginner’s hoop dance series. Handcrafted hoops are provided to participants to use during the class and no experience is necessary. Holland also sells hoops at the studio and takes custom orders to fit her clients’ needs. To learn more about the studio and the variety of classes offered, visit www.comotionmemphis.com.

Good Health editor Sara P. Shirley and team member Patricia Landers had never tried a hoop dance class before.

Hoop dance instructor and Co-Motion studio co-owner Adriene Holland shows her skill with an LED hoop during a class.

Here’s what happened:

Hoop dance beginner Rebecca Terrell rotates a hula hoop above her head. Behind her, (left to right) Sara P. Shirley and Julie Hutchens attempt the same trick.

a five-week series, we started with two basic moves and then worked on combining them.

We hooped on our hips, and then with our hands, and then we worked on picking the hoop up mid-spin and taking it over our heads.

I accidentally sent my hoop sailing into the wall many, many times while trying to nail this trick.

Patricia: Everyone’s hoops started flying around the studio by the end.

Sara: This kind of exercise tests your coordination. I could hoop pretty easily if I spun to the left, but when I tried to go the other way, it was as if I’d lost all control of my body. So much of hooping is about rhythm, balance and coordination. It’s a great brain game.

Sara: I could tell that my heart rate was

Sara: I want to start with a little backstory. Six years ago, I wrote a story for the business section of The Commercial Appeal about a group of young entrepreneurs who were starting a small business selling hand-made hoops. When I heard that one of the hoopers I had interviewed so long ago (Adriene Holland) had opened a fitness studio in Crosstown, I couldn’t wait to try a class and see first-hand how far she’d come. Holland’s signature hand-made hoops greet visitors of the studio, and the open space was well suited

for the dance class. Patricia and I began by grabbing different hoops off the wall and trying them on for size.

elevated throughout the class, but I was so focused on learning the new tricks that it didn’t feel at all like a traditional workout experience.

And as beginners, we had more starts and stops than the more intermediate hoopers, who can move continuously for longer periods of time.

Patricia: Not too long ago, my sister ordered an exercise hoop and accompanying DVD from a catalogue and gave them to me.

I also have a neighbor who said she lost 100 pounds using a hula hoop as her main form of exercise. My neighbor taught herself but said it took her about three months to learn. I hadn’t been able to master hooping on my own yet, so I thought the class would be fun to try.

Sara: The class was composed of women of all ages, shapes and experience levels. We started by placing the hoops around our waists. Then we attempted to make them rotate. Some in the class were able to begin hooping right away, and others weren’t, but everyone just went at their own pace. Adriene’s teaching style was relaxed and encouraging.

Hooping beginners try to spin to the beat during a hoop dance class at Co-Motion studio in Crosstown Memphis.

Patricia: We learned how to twirl the hoops over our heads and I enjoyed that the most. It was a great exercise for toning the arms, and I also just like the way that it looks.

It’s very graceful.

Sara: Since this was the first class of

Co-Motion studio offers a variety of hoop dance exercise classes. Here, instructor Adriene Holland moves to the beat using an LED hoop.

LISTEN UP!

The hoops at Co-Motion are handmade and come in a variety of weights and sizes. You can buy a hand-crafted hoop at the studio or have one custom-made to fit your needs.

Hoops are provided free of charge for class participants to use during the hour-long dance sessions.

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by Hearing and Balance Centers of West Tennessee

: WHAT IS NEW IN HEARING AIDS?

: Hearing aids today are small stylish digital devices that provide improved hearing in quiet and noise while also working to ensure that changes between different sound environments are made as smooth as possible.

They are designed to capture and preserve the naturalness of sounds and characteristics of speech. These hearing aids provide significant improvement in speech understanding, even in the most difficult listening environments, and with much less effort over previous hearing aids.

Patricia: I really enjoyed the music. Adriene played Talking Heads, and that was awesome. Toward the end of the class, Adriene turned off the lights and brought out a few LED hoops to play with.

Sara: By the end of the class, we looked like we were at a rave. It’s not called hoop “dance” for no reason.

Patricia: The hour flew by. Every time my hoop fell down, I just picked it up and tried again. It felt more like a fun activity than an exercise class, but I was sweating by the end.

Sara: I couldn’t leave without buying a hoop. I’ve been in my backyard trying different moves since taking the class.

Patricia: I’m a kid at heart, and I think that’s why I enjoyed the class so much. I’m going to go back and see if I get better.

Hooping beginner Julie Hutchens picked up the basic motions very quickly during her first class and showed her progress at the end using an LED hoop.

In addition to the improved sound processing and performance, most of the newer digital hearing aids now have wireless capabilities. This new wireless technology allows users to benefit more from their hearing instruments by a direct wireless connection between cell telephones, televisions and other listening devices with the use of wireless Bluetooth remotes. With just the touch of a button, these hearing aid users can connect instantly to television and listen at their preferred volume while their family listens at their comfortable volume.

Communicating with others contributes a lot to our quality of life. Now, more than ever, there is hope for those with hearing loss to stay in touch with their family, friends and the things they enjoy the most.

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How alternative and complementary therapies can assist you during surgery S

decrease recovery time, decrease pain

urgical operations, no matter how small, have a significant impact on us

Massage therapy is another growing

and lessen the need for pain medications.

option for patients before and after

physically and mentally. The prospect of

This can, in turn, decrease the side

surgery. Massage is widely known to help

surgery can create stress related to jobs

effects of some pain medications, which

decrease stress. Stress prior to surgery

and family, and anxiety about our health.

include nausea, vomiting, and itching.

can contribute to other illnesses which,

The operations often cause physical

Acupuncture can also decrease scarring of

again, can cause a delay in surgery.

trauma to the body.

the surgical area.

Decreasing stress prior to surgery can

The use of complementary and

also assist in promoting a more fluid

alternative therapies to assist before and

procedure, allowing for shorter surgery

after surgeries is being recommended

times.

more frequently now by medical

After surgery, massage helps reduce

professionals. Every year, new research

rehabilitation time by increasing the

adds to our accumulated knowledge

body’s ability to repair itself by improving

of how wellness therapies are useful

blood flow to bring oxygen and nutrients

and cost effective ways to provide us

to the area of injury. Studies have also

with more efficient care. Acupuncture,

shown that post-surgery massage

massage therapy and manual lymph

reduces a person’s pain and anxiety. In

drainage are increasingly popular options

addition, massage helps to relax the

to assist patients before and after surgery.

muscle tension that normally exists after

Acupuncture is a modality that has proven to be extremely effective care when used pre- and postoperatively. The stress of a looming operation will often “get to us,” causing us to have cluttered thoughts when we lay down. Acupuncture can help improve sleep during a time when we are more likely to be short on rest. Proper amounts of sleep prior to any major procedure can actually help the procedure go more smoothly. Acupuncture can also improve the immune system.

Keep in mind that the slightest hint of a “bug” just before an operation can cause it to be rescheduled.

Post-surgery, acupuncture can help

a procedure when the body tightens up to

Katrina Farber is a Licensed and Board Certified Massage Therapist and Oncology Massage Therapist. She owns Saille Healing Path, LLC, an Integrative Wellness Center in Cordova that offers a multidisciplinary approach to evidencebased, natural healthcare options.

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“guard” the area of trauma.

Manual lymph drainage, a specialized manual therapy (massage) technique, can also reduce swelling, edema, and inflammation after a surgical procedure, including the pain and discomfort associated with swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body’s tissues.

Alternative and complementary therapies are used to improve the overall health and experience of the patient.

When deciding to use one or more of these therapies, you should always discuss your options with your doctor or surgeon.

Confessions of a Mid-South Mom E

very day, I peruse the Internet looking at news, entertainment and whatever else may capture my attention at that moment. Like many moms on the web, I couldn’t help but puzzle over a recent E! interview with Gwyneth Paltrow that went viral. When discussing the struggles she has faced balancing her film career and family life, Gwyneth made the mistake of comparing her experiences to those of us non-celebrity working moms. Here’s the quote that got her in trouble: “I think it’s different when you have an office job, because it is routine and, you know, you can do all the stuff in the morning and then you come home in the evening. When you’re shooting a movie, they’re like, ‘We need you to go to Wisconsin for two weeks,’ and then you work 14 hours a day and that part is very difficult. I think to have a regular job and be a mom is not as, or course there are challenges, but it’s not like being on set.”

She’s right. My work life is nothing like being on set. What I won’t concede is that her difficulties are foreign to the rest of us. I know that being away from your kids is tough. I know that missing field trips and class parties makes you feel like a subpar mom. I know this because I, too, have missed time with my children that I will never get back. I have sat with them as they talked about memories that I didn’t get to share. I have also traveled for my “office job” and missed my daughter losing her first tooth and my son’s first ride on his bike. So I get it.

Here’s the point I think Gwyneth is missing.

A lot of us work out of necessity. What mom runs around on a Monday morning getting the kids fed, clothed, cleaned and off to school, and then breathes a sigh of relief because it’s time for her to head to the office?

Of course, we have no idea what a 14hour workday looks like, right? Us “office job” moms get off work at exactly 5 p.m. every day with a barrel of energy! We never bring work home with us! That would be crazy talk!

I also have a hard time understanding the “normal” or “average” working mom Gwyneth was referring to. Who is normal? Is it the “office job” mom who comes home to a special needs child? Do her challenges end once she leaves her cubicle for the day?

What about the single mother who works two jobs just to provide for her family?

This woman, one of the most determined in my mind, misses virtually everything in her children’s lives just so that, with faith and luck, she will give her children their best chance at life. It is her love and her obligation that keeps her working.

Now, to be fair, I don’t think Gwyneth’s statements were meant to be demeaning.

She’s probably never had an actual office job.

She doesn’t even need to work at this point.

She has made millions and will make more through endorsements alone. I doubt she has had to worry about cleaning her house or cutting her yard. I doubt she has ever had to worry about what school her child will go to or how to get the bills paid.

Her statements reek of ignorance, not malice. I am sure she faces her own challenges. But don’t we all?

I’d like to offer Gwyneth Paltrow a deal. I will offer up my home and time and switch places with her for six months.

We can swap homes, careers, and lives.

We take our families with us. I’m sure Gwyneth would enjoy some time out of the limelight. She can

by Amy Mills

practice balancing a checkbook with her “office job” pay and show the rest of us how easy it is to be present for our families while working full time. I’ll take a stab at living in a mansion and having staff to cook my meals, do my hair and makeup and keep my engagements in order.

Sounds like a fair trade, right?

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honest nutrition advice

Don’t let stress get the best of you

Power through with protein S

tress impacts all of us. How you deal with that stress can ultimately make or break your health. You may be experiencing a physical stressor like a muscle or bone injury or even getting ready for a surgical procedure. Even if you’re not feeling physical stress, that doesn’t mean you’re immune. You may be facing emotional stressors like job issues, financial worries or depression.

The bottom line is that regardless of its origin, stress is cumulative, and it can manifest itself physically.

No matter where your stress comes from, fueling your body in healthful way can help. So often we allow our busy (stressful) lives to trump getting to the grocery store, cooking, exercising or spending our hard-earned cash on highquality foods. By taking the time and effort to feed your body well, you can improve your overall wellbeing and your ability to fight physical and emotional stress.

Let’s focus on adding protein-rich foods to your diet. When you have times of physical stress like injury or a surgery, your overall protein needs to increase due to muscle tissue damage, the need for muscle tissue repair and recovery.

During the acute stages of injury, our protein needs can increase dramatically.

Depending on the amount of damage sustained and healing that may need

to occur, your protein needs can almost double. So, if you’re in an acute stage of injury, surgery, or healing it’s important to focus on this key ingredient.

Believe it or not, your protein intake can impact your emotional stress as well.

Studies suggest that increased protein at meals leads to increased satiety. When

It’s not the load that breaks you down – it’s the way you carry it.

– Lou Holtz

we’re more satisfied physically, we’re less likely to use food for comfort or emotional reasons. I don’t know about you, but most everyone I encounter (including myself from time to time) uses food for things other than fuel. Planning a satisfying diet with protein-rich meals may be your next step in stress management.

Try protein-rich foods like eggs, cheese or Greek yogurt to pump up your

breakfast. Add leftover meats to salads or sandwiches for a satisfying lunch.

Throw a couple cheese sticks or almonds into your afternoon snack for staying power until dinner. And, last but not least, plan your meals ahead so you’ll have time to prepare a tasty evening meal. Some of our favorite dinner-time protein sources include flat-iron steak, grilled chicken, baked salmon and pork tenderloin. What are your favorite protein sources? Write them down now and include them in your plan for a lower-stress week.

About the author Leslie Schilling is a Memphis-based, nationally recognized nutrition expert, media spokesperson and speaker. She owns Schilling Nutrition Therapy, LLC, a nutrition counseling practice in East Memphis. You can keep up with nutrition news by following @NutritionLeslie on Twitter or Facebook.

Heart-Healthy Hummus

from the American Heart Association

good food

wholesome recipes and nutrition tips

American/Mediterranean 4 servings About $3.81 per serving 2 15-ounce cans low-sodium garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed ½ cup lemon juice 2

teaspoons garlic minced from jar

1

tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

¼ teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon dried parsley Directions 1.

Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

2. Serve with veggie slices or sticks as a dip.

Per serving Calories Total Fat Saturated Fat Trans Fat Polyunsaturated Fat Monounsaturated Fat Cholesterol Sodium Carbohydrates Dietary Fiber Added Sugars Protein Potassium Calcium All recipes copyright © 2013 American Heart Association. This recipe is brought to you by the American Heart Association’s Simple Cooking with Heart ® Program. For more simple, quick and affordable recipes, visit heart.org/simplecooking.

126 2.5 g 0.0 g 0.0 g 0.0 g 1.0 g 0 mg 25 mg 20 g 4 g 0 g 6 g 226 mg 44 mg

Simple Chicken (or Shrimp) Stir Fry

4 servings About $1.07 per serving 2

cups cooked brown rice

Cooking spray

2

small boneless, skinless chicken breast halves(6 oz each), visible fat removed, cut into bite-sized pieces (or 18 pre-cooked shrimp, tails removed)

½ medium head green cabbage 4

medium carrots, peeled NOTE: you can save time by buying pre-shredded cabbage and carrots in a bag, but it will probably be a little more expensive.

2

teaspoons vegetable or extra virgin olive oil

2

tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

1

tablespoon reduced-fat peanut butter (try to find one with ‘no sugar added’)

1/2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger (optional) 2

tablespoons chopped unsalted unoiled peanuts

Dietary Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 3 vegetable, 2 1/2 lean meat

Directions 1.

Cook rice to package directions.

2. While rice cooks, spray a skillet or wok with cooking spray. Cook chicken on medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until no longer pink.

Remove chicken and set aside.

3. Chop cabbage into thin strips (like slaw) and use peeler to shred carrots. Add to skillet and toss with oil. Cook on medium-high heat 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are limp but crunchy. Add chicken (or shrimp) to vegetables.

4. Stir in soy sauce and honey (and ginger, optional) and heat through, about 2 minutes.

5. Spoon rice and chicken on to plate and sprinkle with peanuts.

Branch Out: Go Vegetarian and substitute the chicken with Tofu. Use 12-14 ounces of low-fat, extra-firm tofu, drained and cut in to 1/2 inch cubes. Skip step #2 above and add tofu to skillet with cabbage and carrots.

Per serving Calories

349

Cholesterol

54 mg

Total Fat

9.5 g

Sodium

411 mg

Saturated Fat

1.5 g

Carbohydrates

41 g

Trans Fat

0.0 g

Fiber

8g

Polyunsaturated Fat

2.0 g

Sugars

9g

Monounsaturated Fat

4.5 g

Protein

25 g

Recipe copyright © 2011 American Heart Association. This recipe is brought to you by the American Heart Association’s Simple Cooking with Heart Program. For more simple, quick and affordable recipes, visit heart.org/simplecooking.

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Which activity generally burns more calories per hour?

Playing golf or shooting basketballs?

True or False: Gardening (general, light to medium effort) burns more calories than light weight lifting.

Answers: 1. They both burn, on average, the same amount of calories. 2. True