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2012 Middlefield Relay for Life

The Middlefield Relay for Life, held on May 19 at Cardinal High School, raised $10,000 on site and to date has an accumulated total of $39,000. Linda Taurisano, Middlefield Relay for Life chairperson, said that she was extremely grateful to teams, sponsors and everyone who has helped to date.

There are more opportunities to get involved. On Aug. 8, a Four-person Scramble will be held at the Rolling Green Golf Course to benefit Relay for Life. Check in time is 9 a.m. The tournament begins at 10 a.m. The cost per person is $65 and $250 for four. This price includes breakfast of donuts and coffee, lunch of hotdogs and chips and the dinner and prizes will be announced. Rolling Green Golf Course is located at 15900 Mayfield Road, Huntsburg (44046). For information, call Kelly Whitney at 440-636-2003 or e-mail whitney38@windstream.net.

Look for more Relay for Life involvement opportunities in future issues of the Middlefield Post.

To start the Relay festivities, cancer survivors and their caregivers took the first lap around the track then celebrated together over lunch (below).

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By Kim Breyley

Recently, the struggling economy imposes unexpected strain and a lack of financial security on many families forcing them to make brave decisions.

In 2010, the Smith family was hit with many challenges. Phil Smith, having just changed jobs, experienced a layoff. He, his wife Annette and their 9-year-old son, Wes, had high hopes of adopting a child, only to have the birth mother change her mind and keep their money. As if that wasn’t enough, Annette underwent invasive thyroid surgery and a cancer scare. She remembers telling her son, “We are down, but we aren’t going to give up on life. God has another plan for us.”

After a time of mourning and healing, the Smiths began to look for a business opportunity. Annette says, “We knew we wanted to stay in Geauga County. We love living here; somebody is always willing to be there for you, and I have always been a caregiver at heart. I watched my mother struggle as she cared for my grandparents.

Professional home care assistance had its limitations in the past.” The Smiths were in agreement that the business they would choose would be an extension of themselves. They discussed and researched many opportunities and decided upon FirstLight HomeCare a professional homehealth-care franchise, now in its second year of business. FirstLight HomeCare seemed

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Kataryna Kitko, Ryley Gilbert, Bill Gilbert, Staci Gilbert, Hannah Gilbert and Dawson Lair.

ACS Relay for Life is a volunteer organization. The 2012 Middlefield event was headed by this group: (l-r) Kelly Davis, committee guide; Linda Taurisano, event chair; Kathy Shimer, banker; Peggy Dailey, organizer of the survivorship dinner; Stacey Healy, co-chair; Tim Healy, public relations and Peggy Peters, in charge of luminaries.

Steve Hare of the Roots and Shoots team raised $1,280 because he promised to award someone the honor of shaving his head. Leah Hostetler of the Heros team won the privelege and this is the finished do.

This year’s Miss Relay contestants collectively raised $700.

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to be a good fit; the Smiths were impressed with the focus of the business. Jeff Bevis, the owner based in Cincinnati, was genuinely concerned with the needs of his clients, rather than in the collection of potential Medicare dollars. His perspective impressed the Smiths. The plan was for both Annette and Phil to own and manage the home health care business, but on the day they met with FirstLight HomeCare, Phil was offered a position with a desirable company. After much discussion and consideration, they decided to invest their savings, and Annette alone would own and run the business with the full support of her husband.

Annette Smith, a Munson native, operates the FirstLight HomeCare office from her home. In February of this year, she celebrated her first anniversary. Currently she employs 23 caregivers and serves approximately 35 clients. She recalls the overwhelming fears she experienced when first taking on the business, but now is secure that, “this is my ultimate gift and my passion in life.”

Annette’s grandmother, Ann, played an influential role in her childhood and adult life. Their relationship was close and it is because of their bond that Annette has a heart for the elderly. From this relationship, she learned high morals and values and draws on this knowledge when choosing potential caregivers. It is her goal to hire

lifelong staff. FirstLight HomeCare promotes a higher pay scale, raises and paid training meetings. Annette offers incentives to her staff for it is extremely important to her that once she completes the rigorous process of interviewing and hiring the right caregivers, that she provide the pay benefits, motivating feedback and assistance that will assure that they will value and treasure their position with FirstLight HomeCare.

It is Annette who conducts the initial interview with the potential client’s family.

She considers the personality and lifestyle of the client and matches the FirstLight HomeCare caregiver appropriately, so as to find a good fit. Annette spends a large part of her day instructing and encouraging caregivers over the phone. She says, “At the end of the day, I want our clients to feel they had a productive day and that their situation was a little bit brighter because of our relationship.”

The home healthcare business has been a positive influence for son, Westley.

After school, each day, he inquires, “How was your day mom?” Annette understands that the elderly have much life experience and wisdom to share and is thankful that her son will grow up with this appreciation, as well.

For the franchise owners, FirstLight HomeCare offers valuable training in Alzheimer and Dementia treatment

Annette Smith, owner FirstLight Homecare of Chardon processes along with many regular informational updates and tools. Annette has big plans for her business. She hopes to find an office facility in the Chardon area that will not only house administrative personnel but also provide space for families to come together, relax and commiserate, offering support groups, activities and various clubs for her clients. There are plans in the works to purchase a minivan for transporting elderly to and from doctors, or shopping trips or entertaining outings.

To inquire about the services of FirstLight HomeCare of Chardon, call 440-286-1342, e-mail asmith@firstlighthomecare.com or visit www.chardon.firstlighthomecare.com.

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Sometimes you do something just a national festival-style event for people because you can. That’s how I ended up who have either received major organ being a 54-year-old, first-time competitive transplants or are organ donors and raises athlete from Newbury, trying to bicycle awareness of advances in transplantation uphill under and the critical a blazing sun need for organ against truly fitdonation. The looking people event also in 105-degree recognizes weather in organ donors Louisville, Ky. and their “You were families. never an athlete T h e before. Why do transplant you have to be games are one now?” My held every two husband asked years. Athletes when I said I participate was competing in up to 14 in a multidifferent sports sport festival and up to 40 for athletes events. But who have the games are undergone much more lifesaving than spor ts transplant contests, surgeries. they reunite G e o r g e , Newbury resident Nancy Hrivnak (left) and Judy Rogers, recipients, my skeptical fitness instructor at the Spire Institute in Geneva, plan survivors of spouse, and Nancy’s next swim training session beneath a scoreboard deceased I met in a photo of Spire aquatics director and Olympic athlete donors, living hospital. I was a Diana Munz. Nancy will compete in the Transplant d o n o r s , patient; he was Games of America in late July in Grand Rapids, Mich. health care visiting his mom professionals, as she recovered from a car accident. As a organ procurement organizations, family couple, George and I frequented emergency members and friends. The hugs and tears rooms and intensive care units regularly represent incredible gains and unspeakable in Geauga, Lake and Cuyahoga Counties losses. They stand for both the earthly from the day we met. Five years after our presences and absences of somebody’s marriage, doctors in another hospital told child, mother, father, spouse, sister, brother, us I’d spend 95 percent of the rest of my life aunt, uncle, cousin or friend. reclining and using supplemental oxygen.

Activities, in conjunction with the We got a reclining electric wheelchair, stair games, include a 5K race/walk for organ and lifts for the house and a wheelchair van. tissue donation awareness and are open But on Oct. 2, 1993 everything to the public. There is a donor recognition changed. I got a new liver from a deceased ceremony to honor people, both young and woman in her early 30s who was a wife and old, whose organs and tissues were donated mother of two. Within weeks, I felt better at their deaths. Workshops provide support than I had in over 20 years. Doctors had for a variety of post-transplantation needs diagnosed the 18-year-old me with “endsuch as grief counseling, adaptation, and stage” autoimmune liver disease. Against wellness training. A living donor recognition the odds, I lived long enough to qualify for a event lets living donors and their recipients medical miracle. Within a year of transplant, celebrate through readings, music and I regained enough wellness to work, play special tributes. TGA Village, a central and volunteer as a healthy 40-year-old. focus of the games, is a gathering place for I started exercising to combat decades athletes, donor families and living donors of involuntary inactivity. I took water and includes an Internet café and lounge aerobics classes, added weight lifting for kicking back amidst sponsor exhibits and resistance training. I tried stationary and vendor booths. bicycling classes and yoga and met a fitness Currently, nearly 115,000 people in instructor who challenged me to compete the United States are waiting for organ as a transplant athlete. Now I swim, bicycle transplants, more than 1,800 of those here and race because I can. Reclaimed health in northeast Ohio. Every 10 minutes, a new at the cost of another person’s life seems a name is added to the national waiting terrible thing to waste. My life is a gift I’ve list. On average, 18 people in the U.S. received twice. will die each day because an organ isn’t This year, I’ve registered for a 5K-road available in time. One organ donor can race and a 20K-bike race at the 2012 save eight lives. For information about the Transplant Games of America (TGA) in Transplant Games of America, visit www. late July in Grand Rapids, Mich. The TGA is transplantgamesofamerica.org.

Meal Drivers Needed The Geauga County Department on Aging needs home delivered meal drivers.

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The meal routes are delivered Monday-Friday, and usually take between 1.5 to 2 hours from start to finish. If you are 18 years of age or older, have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance, get involved and call the Geauga County Department on Aging, 440-279-2130, 440-564-7133 extension 2130 or 440-834-1586, extension 2130.

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By Eric M. Parsons, M.D.

Q: My son dislocated his kneecap during a recent soccer match. What is his prognosis?

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A: Acute dislocation of the kneecap, or patella, occurs most frequently in adolescents. There have been a number of described risk factors including family history, overall limb alignment and hyperelastic soft tissues. The acutely dislocated patella is repositioned into its proper place by straightening the knee and gently pushing the kneecap toward the center of the knee, a maneuver that often requires a trip to the emergency room and light sedation. In most cases the knee is placed in a brace for a short period and allowed to recover from the trauma before a formal physical therapy program is initiated. It is not uncommon for the patella cartilage to be damaged during the process of dislocation. In this case early surgery may be necessary to remove loose bodies from the knee. Because the rate of recurrent dislocation is relatively high in young patients, some orthopaedic surgeons have advocated surgery in all young, first-time dislocators in an effort to minimize this risk. When an initial course of nonoperative management fails and the patella demonstrates chronic instability, surgery is almost always required to address damaged ligaments and restore stability to the area.

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Hearing loss is one of the leading unreported medical conditions in America today.

Many people with hearing loss experience a gradual loss over a long period of time making it hard for them to recognize the loss.

Following are some of the symptoms of hearing loss. Not being able to understand what is said. Having to ask people to repeat what they have said. Misunderstanding what has been said. Turning the radio or television louder than others would like. Having difficulty understanding conversation in noisy places like in large groups or restaurants.

Hearing loss may be a symptom of more serious medical problems and if not, the longer the loss is in effect, the harder it is to deal with. Anyone who thinks that they might have hearing loss should have a quick, painless hearing screening. And anyone who has a loved one or friend who they think is experiencing hearing loss should encourage them to have a hearing screening.

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Parents are usually the first to recognize that their child has a problem with emotions or behavior. Still, the decision to seek professional help can be difficult and painful for a parent.

The first step is to gently try to talk to the child. An honest open talk about feelings can often help. Following are a few signs which may indicate that seeing a counselor may be helpful.

Here are some signs to look for in younger children. Poor grades in school despite trying very hard. Severe worry or anxiety, as shown by regular refusal to go to school, go to sleep or take part in activities that are normal for the child’s age. Frequent physical complaints.

Hyperactivity; fidgeting; constant movement beyond regular playing with or without difficulty paying attention. Persistent nightmares. Persistent disobedience or aggression (longer than 6 months) and opposition to authority figures. Frequent, unexplainable temper tantrums. Threats to harm or kill him or her self.

These are signs to look for in pre-adolescents and adolescents. Poor grades in school despite trying very hard. Inability to cope with problems and daily activities. Marked changes in sleeping and/or eating habits. Extreme difficulties in concentrating that get in the way at school or at home. Sexual acting out. Depression shown by sustained, prolonged negative mood and attitude, often accompanied by poor appetite, difficulty sleeping or thoughts of death. Severe mood swings. Strong worries or anxieties that get in the way of daily life, such as at school or socializing. Repeated use of alcohol and/or drugs.

Counseling and/or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is extremely helpful for emotional or behavioral problems. For a free 30-minute consultation contact Jamie Sitko, M. Ed., PC – CR (located in Hiram) at 330-687-5483 or Jamie@sitkocounseling. com. All inquires are confidential. Additional information at www.sitkocounseling.com.

The Trager Approach to Relaxation The Trager® Approach is a professional practice, similar to many forms of bodywork and massage, and based on the lifelong work of Dr. Milton Trager.

A Trager session lasts from an hour to an hour and a half. After a quick review of your medical history, the session begins. Clients lie comfortably clothed on a softly padded table while the Practitioner actively moves their joints and limbs within their full range of pain-free motion. Mentastics® or Mental Gymnastics are movement sequences clients can learn to do themselves to maintain this feeling of freedom of movement and easing of tension. Memory goes back to capture lifelong experiences, and by using the mind to recall how freedom and lightness felt, clients can integrate this new neurological pattern. Clients experience deep relaxation, an increased self-awareness and improved mobility and ease of movement.

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{ health } Family Health and Safety July 14 Everyone wants good health and safety conditions. Unfortunately, health and safety often become concerns only after someone has suffered an illness or injury.

For the benefit of the community, University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center and the Geauga County Department on Aging is emphasizing proactive health and safety awareness.

On Saturday, July 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the hospital will hold its annual Family Health and Safety Day to help residents improve their quality of life, presented in a fun, family atmosphere. The free event will take place on the grounds of UH Geauga Medical Center, 13207 Ravenna Road and at the Geauga County Department on Aging located on Ravenwood Drive in Chardon.

Hands-on safety demonstrations include bike safety, water safety, smoke safety trailer, CPR and CarFit; a screening that offers older adults the opportunity to check how well they fit their vehicle. An important component of Family Health and Safety Day is the wide-range of free health screenings offered by the medical staff, such as vascular, blood sugar and cholesterol screenings, skin and prostate cancer assessments, hearing and memory testing.

The hospital will also provide a variety of healthy, delicious food and refreshments in keeping with their mission “To Heal. To Teach. To Discover”, because prevention is the best cure. The goal of Family Health and Safety Day is to educate families about better lifestyle practices and to have fun in the process.

Due to the generous sponsorships by Preston Superstore in Burton and Kinetico Incorporated in Newbury, there is no charge to attend Family Health and Safety Day. However, health screening reservations are required since time is limited. To schedule your screenings or learn more about the event, call 440-285-7757.

The Elderly and the Power of Touch

By Bill and Marcy Enders Touch is perhaps the most powerful of our senses. From the moment we are born, a gentle touch calms us and lets us know someone cares. In the beginning stages of life, a nurturing touch helps create a bond that shapes us for the rest of our lives.

Research cannot prove how touch positively affects us, but it has shown that those who are physically touched on a regular basis experience higher levels of the hormone oxytocin, which lowers stress hormone levels and blood pressure, and helps maintain good moods and increase pain tolerances. Hugs, holding hands and other physical gestures of affection can ease our minds, make us feel less isolated, and reduce stress and anxiety.

Seniors who live alone often do not experience the simple act of touch on a daily basis.

The reasons vary: spouses and close friends have passed away, families live in other states, or physical limitations may affect activity and contact with others. Remember this when spending time with the senior in your life. A simple, encouraging arm around a shoulder or a momentary grasp of a hand conveys a message of affection. Feelings of affection can make a big difference in the lives of seniors.

The sense of touch is so powerful that some experts recommend elderly clients receive regular, professional massages. Gentle kneading of muscles helps release tension, can improve blood flow throughout the body and ease the pain of arthritis. In place of a fullbody massage, foot and hand rubs can be just as emotionally and physically beneficial.

The message of touch is simple. Touching someone you love can convey a message in a way words cannot. The next time you spend time with your elderly loved one, reach out and touch them. Hold their hand. Offer a warm embrace. Chances are you may see the loneliness and worry in their face replaced by a smile…and you may notice the same happens for you.

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For more information call 330-296-2024 or 216-595-3681.

The Specs4us Focus The Specs4Us mission is to improve the sight and quality of life for children with Down syndrome. The idea for this unique line of products came to Maria Dellapina in 2004, 5 years after her fourth child, Erin, was born with Down syndrome. By age 2, Erin needed eyeglasses.

Because children born with Down syndrome have small noses, shortened depth from eyes to ears and close-set eyes with a wider face, traditional glass frames fall forward and bow at the temples.

Watching her daughter struggle with the ill-fitting glasses turned the wheels in Dellapina’s mind, and using her skill as an optician, she designed a series of comfortable, fun, and attractive frames for adults, children and infants to fit the unique facial features of someone with Down syndrome. She contacted several big eyeglass manufactures about her brainstorm, but was told there was not enough demand. Instead of giving up, she created her own line, “Erin’s World.”

If you go to the company Web site, you’ll read “Superior Precision Eyewear for Children Who are Special” on the home page. With only a modest marketing budget and a tiny staff, Specs4Us is finding ways to change the lives of those with special needs around the world.

Dellapina currently travels across the country speaking at conferences to promote eye health and awareness for her frame line. In 2010, Specs4Us received the President’s Award by the National Down Syndrome Congress for “improving lives through the development of specialized eyeglasses for individuals with Down syndrome.” The product has seen a steady increase in sales and is now in optical offices across the U.S., Canada, Germany, Ireland, United Kingdom and Australia. This humanitarian-minded company donated more than $14,000 worth of frames to the Special Olympics and regularly supports other charities.

Specs4Us recently moved from Dellapina’s home to an office on Burton Square, 13801 W. Center St., (Route 87). Erin’s World frames can be purchased at www.specs4us.com and at several local optician offices. For more information contact Specs4Us at 800-586-1885 or info@specs4us.com.

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By Jacquie Foote

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Up until the post-civil war era, few people consulted doctors. (For one thing, there were few doctors around to consult.)

A person’s health was usually in the hands of “Dr. Mom” who would diagnose and prescribe remedies, many of them food related or herbal. A prime source of Dr. Mom’s knowledge came from a fund of “Folk Wisdom”. Let’s examine some of the beliefs relating to colds and flu, since ‘tis the season.

A very old idea … one long out of favor with even the earliest Geaugans … was to place a hand in front of your mouth when sneezing for fear your soul would escape.

Another was that to cure a cough you had to take a hair from the coughing person’s head, put it between two slices of buttered bread, feed it to a dog, and say, “Eat well you hound, may you be sick and I be sound.”

In the late 1700s many Dr. Moms believed wearing a clove of peeled garlic around your neck would prevent you catching a cold or flu. Likely, the fact that the strong odor prevented anyone, including

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Family Health & Safety Day Saturday, July 14 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center and the Geauga County Department on Aging invite you to attend the 4th annual Family Health & Safety Day! A FREE event for our community’s families and seniors that promotes healthy living.

Free health screenings and educational activities: Asthma screenings • Skin and prostate cancer screenings • Stroke risk assessments • Hearing and memory screenings • Foot assessments • CPR classes • Health care power of attorney and living will consultations • CarFit assessments (older adults can be “fitted” to more comfortably and safely sit in their cars) • Safety classes (bike, water and smoke/fire) • Farmer’s market •

The judge will speak on mental illness and dual diagnosis in Chardon Municipal Court on Thursday, June 21 at 6:30 p.m.

Light refreshments will be provided prior to the meeting. Meeting will be held at The Geauga Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services, 13244 Ravenna Road, Chardon (44024). For more information or to RSVP, call 440-286-6264 or e-mail lreed@ namigeauga.org.

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Bonding with Breastfeeding June 26 and 28

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The breastfeeding support group is free, and open to all breastfeeding mothers and pregnant women. The next meetings are June 26, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Middlefield Public Library, 16167 E. High St., Middlefield (44062) and June 28, 10 a.m. to noon, at Geauga Medical Center, 13207 Ravenna Road, Chardon (44024). For information contact the Breastfeeding Warm Line at 440-789-3819. The group is sponsored by Geauga WIC Program.

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Jacquie Foote is a volunteer for the Geauga County Historical Society’s Century Village Museum, 14653 E. Park St., Burton. For information call 440-834-1492 or visit www. geaugahistorical.org.

Judge Terri Stupica to Speak on Mental Illness June 21

Preregistration is required for health screenings and transportation.

For more information or to register, call 440-285-7757.

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those with a cold or flu, from coming anywhere near you, was the root of the belief in the effectiveness of this health aid.

Obviously strong smells were important; up until the mid-1800s, some moms placed half a peeled onion under the bed of the patient thinking this would draw off the fever.

Now, let’s consider some Dr. Mom beliefs and remedies still used today.

There was the old “Feed a cold, starve a fever” theory. Nowadays, we know both high fevers and colds can cause fluid loss.

So, you need to drink plenty of liquids such as water and juice to prevent dehydration.

And with both fevers and colds, you need to eat regular, nutritious meals as missing nutrients may only make you sicker. In other words, although Dr. Mom was likely to put you on a “light diet” at the appearance of a fever, we now know that both a cold and a fever need to be fed.

Another idea for curing a cold has been around for a good 100 years or more, chicken soup. Dr. Moms had traditional favorite recipes and a nice part of having a cold was sitting in bed spooning up hot, aromatic chicken soup. But did it work?

According to several studies done in the past few years, Dr. Mom got this one right.

(Although some killjoys insist it’s the TLC rather than the soup that makes the cold sufferer feel better.)

Dr. Mom likely followed the common wisdom that lemon and whiskey would take away a cough. There are no recent definitive studies about this one, but the glass of whiskey and lemon juice Mom handed out had ingredients very like those in many cough syrups today. And we also know that the vitamin C in the lemon is good for you.

Shall we chalk this one up as another win for Dr. Mom?

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Calcium

This is not a simple topic, as calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body.

Calcium is necessary for blood clotting, nerve function, immune function, skeletal structure and relaxation after a muscle contracts, just to name a few. Some people take calcium before bed to help induce muscle relaxation for a better night of sleep.

On television, Dr. Oz recently mentioned that too much calcium increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. A fact with everything, too much is not healthy. Dr. Oz did not state how much was too much nor how much was too little.

A couple years back, research suggested that a calcium standard dose (1,200 mg daily) increased the risk of cardiovascular disease. The problem with the research was they did not know how much (or little) to recommend. About a year later, another bit of information stated that the 1,200 mg daily dose was for a vitamin D deficient population. Vitamin D levels are getting a lot of press for health benefit – not the least of which, D improves calcium absorption and use. So it is safe to reduce the calcium 1,200 mg dose but still no idea what is optimal. Not long after that, perhaps a year ago, another study out of Sweden evaluated calcium absorption. The results indicated that 700 mg is the most the gut will absorb in one day, more than 700 mg helps form poop.

How much calcium is healthy? There is more to discuss before answering. Most people consider milk as the source of calcium. Cows that produce milk don’t drink milk. Healthy cows eat grass (plump cows eat grains and get hormones – do I want to get plump?) Many people believe that if they drink milk, they won’t get osteoporosis.

That is what commercials state, “build a body strong.” However, of the people that drink milk, many have osteoporosis. Obviously, calcium from milk does not build ‘strong’ bone, and calcium comes from sources other than milk.

The best source of calcium comes

from leafy greens: spinach, kale, romaine lettuce, collards, broccoli and more. Leafy greens are the best source of calcium for humans because leafy greens have other nutrients (co-factors, enzymes, minerals, etc) that enhance absorption and use of calcium. This is “synergy” – when two things combined work better than one thing alone.

Cow’s milk from a store, literally boiled and chemicalized to death offers little synergy.

You may megadose a mineral (like calcium 1,200 mg), force the body to absorb some of it (maybe 700 mg), and pay for expensive poop or urine or eat food with 500 mg calcium (plus nutrients that help with calcium absorption and use) and get all the calcium you need.

Just because the body can absorb 700 mg, does not mean that is what the body needs. Needs are a different matter with homeostasis, the doctor word for balance.

For example, a pH balance (homeostasis) for blood is 7.40, too much pH (7.45) is death, and too little pH (7.35) is death.

Fact: calcium 1,200 mg is too much and increases risk of cardiovascular disease. Fact: too little calcium, the heart will contract and not relax. Too much or too little calcium affects the cardiovascular system and causes death.

The vitamin D council, a government panel in California found the body uses 3,000 to 5,000 IU of D daily. With 4,000 IU D daily, if there is a problem with bone density, dose 500 mg of calcium – and eat plenty of leafy greens.

Milk is meaningless unless you like phlegm. Humans are the only animals that drink milk after weaning. My, my, the entire animal kingdom: lions and tigers and bears, worms and birds and monkeys, must have severe osteoporosis. No, wait – they get plenty of exercise.

Dr. David Fakadej, DC, LMT, is the proprietor at Journey Health Care & Chiropractic, 17652 Munn Road, Auburn Township. Call him at 440543-2771, or e-mail drfakadej@hotmail.com.

Precision Orthopaedic Specialties, Inc. Precision Orthopaedic Specialties, Inc. has been proudly serving the Middlefield community for over 20 years and are excited to finally have their own medical office building in Middlefield to treat patients with orthopaedic and sports related conditions and injuries.

The newly remodeled facility has digital x-ray and a recently opened state-of-the-art physical therapy department.

In 1991, Precision began seeing patients at the Evans Middlefield Medical Center even before opening the doors of their main office in Chardon. Firmly committed to the community, Precision purchased, renovated and opened the Middlefield Orthopedic Center last December. With additional office space available for rent, Precision will be able to include other medical specialties into the facility to care for area residents.

The physicians of Precision are dedicated and experienced doctors who treat all aspects of the musculoskeletal system including: fracture repair, joint arthroscopy, joint replacement, joint and spinal injections, tendon and ligament repair, foot and ankle surgery, hand surgery, arthritis care and more. Diagnostic procedures include EMG, MRI and ultrasound and physical rehabilitation. Patients are diagnosed, treated and rehabilitated within the practice.

Precision Orthopaedic Specialties, Inc. invites the Middlefield Community to their Open House at 15389 W. High St., Middlefield on July 19 from 1 to 5 p.m. Check out the new facility and enjoy fun, food and prizes. For information call 440-632-0279.

The Physicians of Precision Orthopaedics: Dr. Gregory Sarkisian – board certified orthopedic surgeon – general orthopedics, joint arthroscopy, hip and knee replacement, fracture care.

Dr. Mark Mendeszoon – board certified podiatrist – total foot and ankle care including diabetic foot care, toenail care, fracture care, surgery.

Dr. Laszlo Harmat - board certified orthopedic surgeon/fellowship trained in the upper extremity – general orthopedics, arthroscopy, joint replacement, fracture care, hand surgery.

Dr. Kraig Solak – board certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine – general orthopedics, joint replacement, fracture care, arthroscopy, sports medicine.

Dr. Amardeep Chauhan – board certified physiatrist - physical medicine, non-surgical orthopedics, EMG. Dr. Michael Kellis –board certified sports medicine - non-surgical orthopedics, sports medicine, natural medicines.

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New Program for Seniors The Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services is presenting the third topic in its Senior Educational Series called “Food for Good Mental Health.” It focuses on different things that help achieve good mental health, such as feeling positive, laughing and having fun, learning new things, fulfilling relationships, self confidence, and good self esteem. The presentation provided tips on how to reach some of these goals, including connecting with others, staying as active as possible, getting enough sleep, and knowing when to ask for help.

A booklet published by the National Institute on Aging called “What’s On Your Plate?

Smart Food Choices for Healthy Aging” is handed out during the presentations. Topics include how to have a healthy lifestyle, important nutrients to know, and everyday healthy eating. Extra copies are available at each senior center and the Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services.

The program is being presented in all of the Geauga County Senior Centers. For more information about the Senior Educational Series, contact the Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services at 13244 Ravenna Road, Chardon (44024), 440-285-2822, or visit www.geauga.org.

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Middlefield Senior Center Activities The Middlefield Senior Center is located at 15820 Ridgewood Dr., Middlefield. For more information or to register for programs, call 440-632-0611.

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9:30 a.m. Dr. Kessinger will provide podiatry services. Call for information.

9 a.m. Croissant breakfast sandwiches, fruit salad, beverage and more. $3 per person payable at the door.

10 a.m.- noon. Manicures and pedicures at a reduced senior rate.

Call for information or to schedule your appointment.

10 a.m. Garage sale open to the public at 10 a.m. Auction of larger items and antiques at 11 a.m. To donate contact the senior center before June 22.

‘A’ in Safety Goes to Five University Hospitals Five hospitals affiliated with University Hospitals received “A” grades in hospital safety in The Leapfrog Group’s survey of more than 2,600 U.S. hospitals, according to the national nonprofit organization.

University Hospitals (UH) Case Medical Center, UH Geauga Medical Center and UH Richmond Medical Center (a campus of UH Regional Hospitals) along with joint venture hospitals St. John Medical Center and Southwest General Health Center received

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U.S. hospitals were assigned an A, B, C, D or F for their safety. The Hospital Safety Score was calculated under the guidance of The Leapfrog Group’s Blue Ribbon expert panel using publicly available data on patient injuries, medical and medication errors, and infections.

“We are proud of this extraordinary achievement, which reflects University Hospitals’ ongoing commitment to quality and safety for our patients,” said William Annable, M.D., Chief Quality Officer and Director of the UH Quality Institute.

The Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits, said the goal of its initiative is to provide usable public information and to stimulate improvements in public safety.

To see the UH scores as they compare locally and nationally, visit www. hospitalsafetyscore.org, which also provides information on how consumers can protect themselves and loved ones during a hospital stay.

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Although it isn’t unusual for every seat in Middlefield Clinic’s waiting room to be filled, Jon Floriano, M.D., the clinic’s medical director, says he regularly hears people say they weren’t aware that the facility exists.

That’s unfortunate, because this clinic is a true gift to the community.

Some may think that a walk-in clinic can’t offer many services or the best care, but the Middlefield Clinic’s personalized, quality medical care is locally accessible without a trip to the ER. Middlefield Clinic is a fully outfitted medical facility and a registered Ohio corporation that offers both Family Medicine and Urgent Care. The Middlefield Clinic Urgent Care is always staffed by a certified physician, resulting in both a great value and top-tier care. Health care is Dr. Floriano’s only agenda, and the clinic can serve all health care needs including urgent, primary, and subspecialties.

Services include Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, lab work, x-rays, hearing aids, minor surgeries and emergency services such as chest pain and fractures. The clinic appears small from the outside, but the reality is much different.

The true size isn’t evident until one ventures back from the waiting room and sees the enormous space that houses three exam rooms, four trauma rooms, an x-ray suite, a lab and a hearing clinic.

Dr. Floriano has been practicing in Middlefield for 12 years and the clinic has been operating for five, so he understands the challenges of living in a rural community. One challenge is always

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transportation, so he offers the service of his six passenger Middlefield Clinic Urgent Care van on Mondays and Wednesdays for those who aren’t able to get to and from the clinic. Same day appointments are always available. He also understands the challenges of these difficult economic times, so the clinic’s prices for cash paying patients are the lowest and best value in Geauga County. Going elsewhere for the same type and quality of care could result in a twohour wait and paying three times as much.

Services across the board, such as x-rays, and minor surgical procedures like foreign body removals, laceration repairs, abscess surgeries, biopsies, and mole removals are generally one third of the cost one would pay at other labs and urgent care centers.

Dr. Floriano, a graduate of Case Western Reserve’s School of Medicine, is still affiliated with his alma mater. The clinic was born when the doctor had the opportunity to buy a mini emergency room practice and chose to expand it. He wants Geauga County to know that he and his clinic are here for the community. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday are Family Medicine days, Urgent Care is open Mondays through Fridays, with expanded hours anticipated. The clinic plans to also offer Saturday hours soon.

Middlefield Clinic is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. They are located at 15561 W. High St. in Harrington Square. Call 440-632-1118 with questions or to make an appointment.

Happy for a Second Opinion

My name is Tim. I was experiencing severe back pain after reaching for a can on our kitchen counter. Who would have thought that such a minor action could “cripple” me so drastically? I went to see a chiropractor the following day and was very skeptical of the treatment plan and practice in general. Our good friends had told us about Dr. Roediger in the past, so I decided he was the second opinion I needed.

I knew right away that Dr. Roediger was honest and knowledgeable and his treatment plan made much more sense to me. Within three weeks of regular adjustments, I began to feel improvement. My 10 aspirin a day regimen has been drastically reduced and I am able to do most activities without pain. That’s saying a lot, since I am in landscaping and am very active on a daily basis. I also noticed that I have no more headaches, blurred vision or heartburn. My results were so positive, my wife became a patient and we now come in together for adjustments.

Roediger Chiropractic offers very flexible hours and gets us in and out fast, which is extremely helpful with our landscaping schedule. We have enthusiastically referred many family and friends. Take my word, always get a second opinion – you’ll be glad you did!

Call 440-285-0756 today. Natalie or Paula will be glad to schedule your appointment.

Roediger Chiropractic is located at 401 South St., Bldg. 2A, Chardon (44024), or visit www. roedigerchiropractic.com.

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“The poorest man would not part with health for money, but the richest would gladly part with all their money for health.” ~ Charles Caleb Colton

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The Totally Fit philosophy is founded on the belief that all people deserve the opportunity to enjoy a healthy life, and they focus on making workouts challenging and fun. Donna Longrich, Certified Personal Trainer, has been helping clients achieve unprecedented results for over 20 years. To learn more, call Totally Fit at 440-724-5921 for a free initial consultation.

The Right Tests

By Tresa Erickson “Could have, should have, but didn’t” is a phrase sometimes heard when a health crises arises. So-and-so could have gotten tested for the condition much earlier and should have, but didn’t, and now they’re left to face the consequences, whatever those might be. Early screenings often lead to early detection of diseases, which can lead to a better outcome. It is important that you get the right tests done as you age. Here is a brief list.

Blood Pressure Check: This should be done every year or two.

Bone Density: This should be checked periodically starting at age 65.

Total Cholesterol and HDL and LDL Levels: These should be checked every five years if you are a man age 35 or older or a woman age 45 or older.

Colorectal Screenings: These can be done in a variety of ways. You should have a fecal blood test every year after age 50, a flexible sigmoidoscopy or a double contrast barium enema every three years after age 50, and a colonoscopy every five to 10 years after age 50.

Mammogram: This should be done once at age 40, every two years from age 40 to age 50, and every year after age 50.

Pap Test: This should be done once a year.

Prostate Cancer Screening: This should be done once a year starting at age 40.

Remember These Memory Tips

By Bob Grimson Young people can suffer memory loss, but it’s more common in the elderly.

Scientists and doctors who study the brain and memory have devised several methods to aid memory.

Cut back on your to-do list. A major cause of forgetfulness is having too many things on your plate.

Focus on listening and not talking.

Listening requires more concentration.

Avoid being with negative people. Positive thoughts brighten your day and stimulate the brain in a healthy way.

Eat a healthy diet loaded with protein, fruits and vegetables. Cut out high-fat foods that clog arteries and decrease blood flow to the brain.

Exercise your brain and read every day. Do crossword puzzles, write, do craft projects, play card games or word association exercises.

Daily exercise improves blood circulation to both the body and the brain.

These simple tips can help keep your brain healthy and active. Like other parts of your body, it may change as you get older, but if you don’t use it, you’ll lose it.

These are the standard tests that many physicians recommend to their patients as they age. Your doctor may advise you have further tests done depending upon your age, gender, family history, health status and other risk factors. They may also advise you to have the standard tests done more or less often. It is critical that you listen to your doctor and keep your immunizations up to date as well.

If you’re unhappy with the way things are, you’ll want to read this ...

By Dr. Tad Roediger, Chiropractor Americans are far more educated and aware then they used to be, and that’s causing a profound change in the way we view things. Let me explain. Imagine driving your car, and the dashboard oil light comes on. Would you cover the light up with tape, or would you fix the problem? Of course you wouldn’t just cover it up, you know better!

But isn’t that what we do with our bodies when we seek treatment for the symptoms and not treat the source of the problem?

Let me tell you my story. Back when I was a sophomore in college trying to make the football team, I developed a painful low back condition known as “sciatica”. In my case it came on following an injury. The pain in my back and leg was so intense that I couldn’t walk easily, sit still, sleep, and sometimes I couldn’t even concentrate or think straight.

I was afraid that I’d flunk out of college if the disability continued. After considering surgery (that was the only option, according to the surgeon) I decided to have surgery.

But there is more. After surgery, I continued to have almost the same amount of pain in my back and leg. A friend of mine convinced me to give his Chiropractor a try.

The Chiropractor took me in right away and did some tests. He told me the tests showed that I had several misalignments in my spine that were putting pressure and tension on my nerve system (even after the surgery) and that it was serious. He was confident that he could help me with a series of adjustments that would alleviate the pressure and allow

my body to heal itself. He had me get on a special table then “adjusts” my spine.

The adjustment didn’t hurt, it actually felt good. I still had some pain but I could walk, sit and move better.

After more adjustments, I noticed I kept improving and even slept better.

It worked so well that I went to chiropractic school myself. But, tell me, what if I just did nothing following the surgery, where would I be today?

It’s strange how life is. Now people come to see me with their low back and sciatic problems. They also come to me with their headaches, migraines, chronic pain, neck pain, shoulder /arm pain, numbness in limbs, whiplash from car accidents, backaches, ear infections, asthma, allergies, sports injuries, just to name a few.

My wife Sharon, on the left in the photo, suffered for years with migraine headaches. She took ibuprofen everyday. We found her migraines were from misaligned vertebrae in her neck, we adjusted them, now she rarely has migraines. Courtney is our teenager and runs long distance races.

She gets treated due to the stress of training.

Ty, our youngest, gets checked weekly to make sure his growing spine and body are working at its best.

WhaT seTs me apaRT ... in the chiropractic field is my use of the activator methods Chiropractic Technique (amCT); a treatment system that utilizes a small handheld instrument that applies a quick, lowforce, gentle chiropractic treatment directly to the source of your pain to alleviate nerve pressure to allow the body to heal itself.

here’s what some of my patients had to say: “A pinched nerve in my back sent me to see Dr. Roediger. With each adjustment the pain decreased and I was feeling myself again. I am always able to get in and out so my driver is not waiting long”. – Lucinda s., middlefield

“I did nothing for 20 years and lived with neck pain.

After my first adjustment, I was able to turn my head while driving. My husband noticed that I don’t complain about my neck anymore.” – Kate T., Orwell I had been suffering from back pain and leg numbness for years. After the first week of treatments I could move easier and without pain. I was also less grumpy! – Brett B., Rock Creek sTOp LIvIng WITh physICaL paIn! Chiropractic treatment is very affordable and highly effective. Take advantage of a LImITeD TIme OffeR! Call 440-285-0756 before July 14, 2012 to receive the complete initial exam for only $37 (this includes consultation, exam, paraspinal scan and two x-rays of the problem area if needed).

I am here to help you reach your health care goals as quickly as possible. Treatment in my office is affordable whether you have insurance or not.

Now is the time to take care of that ache or pain, improve your quality of life, and take care of your most valuable asset … yOU! Call ROeDIgeR ChIROpRaCTIC today at 440-285-0756. Natalie or Paula will be glad to schedule your appointment. We are located at 401 South St., Bldg. 2A, Chardon.

Or visit www.roedigerchiropractic.com.

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