An Apple a Day April 2012

april 2012

Wellness For Life

6th Annual

SEWELL Leadership Event

Featuring John Maxwell and Special Guests Lou Holtz and Alan Mulally

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4 Five Reasons to Keep Exercising

19 Get Fit With Kim: Dangers of "Diet" Part 2

7 A Safe Place

20 Woof Woof! The Dog Blog by Mindy

8 Making Connections in the Permian Basin 11 Preventing Sports Injuries 12 6th Annual Sewell Leadership Event

23 Retail Therapy: Beauty Myths— Debunked!

24 Recipe: Crockpot Apple Pie Oatmeal

ON THE COVER The Sewell Family of Companies, as part of its 100th anniversary, is pleased to host John Maxwell, Lou Holtz, and Alan Mulally for the 6th Annual Sewell Leadership Event on Wednesday, April 11.

This event is a wonderful opportunity to learn leadership from three of the best in the world.

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FIVE

REASONS

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EXERCISING

by Wendy Hilliard

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t happens every January: the Odessa Family Y fills to capacity with eager members motivated to shed those holiday pounds. Alas, around spring time motivation begins to wane and other obligations beg for attention. Vacations, Little League—you name it—life happens and getting to the gym seems impossible. But don’t toss in the gym towel just yet. Here are a few reasons to keep on breaking a sweat at the Odessa Family Y. It takes about thirty days to establish a new habit. Unfortunately, it takes little time to ditch it.

If spring break flung you off the exercise wagon, the sad truth is all that hard work disappears quicker than you think: improvements gained from cardio conditioning are lost within two months.

Experienced exercisers fare a little better; it takes about three months to lose half of their aerobic capacity. However, muscular deconditioning can begin to happen in as little as 72 hours. If neglected, all those hard-earned cuts from tough training sessions will atrophy.

MOVE IT OR LOSE IT Maintaining your muscular strength and cardiorespiratory fitness will help you endure the physical demands life throws at you.

PUMP UP THE VOLUME— GREY MATTER VOLUME THAT IS Exercise improves cognition and has been documented to increase brain matter. Neuroscientist Arthur F. Kramer published a study in the Journal of Gerontology illustrating the benefits that the brain gains from exercise. Kramer studied fiftynine healthy, but non-exercising volunteers aged 60 to 79 years old. In the six-month study, one group engaged in brisk walking, beginning with 15 4 april 2012 an apple a day

minutes and gradually increasing to 45 minutes, three times a week. A base line high resolution image or MRI was taken of their brains before the six-month walking program started. MRIs done half way into the study recorded positive results. In a press release, Professor Kramer explained that after only three months “the people who exercised had the brain volume of people three years younger.”

Results from the final MRI were equally remarkable.

It revealed a 2% volume increase of the hippocampus, the area of the brain responsible for memory and higher cognition.

“You don’t have to be a marathon runner; swimming, biking, and walking will give the same results in achieving these anti-aging benefits,” Kramer said Indeed, more oxygen to the brain, caused by the increased cardio activity, is also given credit for the impressive results.

EXERCISE IS A FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH That fabled and elusive elixir that restores youth is not far away, but contained right inside you. By age thirty we naturally begin to lose muscle mass.

Although the obvious way to maintain muscle mass is resistance training, adding high-intensity interval training into your regimen can naturally increase youthfulness. Human growth hormone (HGH) is manufactured by the pituitary gland. Too much HGH creates gigantism. Too little creates dwarfism. As we age, HGH levels diminish, hence slower metabolism, decreasing bone density, and more noticeable aches from the wear and tear of daily living.

Research shows that alternating intervals of intense exercise with recovery periods stimulates HGH production. An example workout includes a warm-

up pace for five minutes; don’t skimp here or you may be sidelined with an injury. Then, sprint 30 seconds as hard and as fast as you can muster.

Ideally, you should be out of breath, and unable to go a second longer. Recover for 90 seconds and repeat seven more times. Cool down, and then stretch. And that’s it.

HIIT is brief and adaptable to all fitness levels. HIIT can be implemented with walking, running, cycling, or any other cardio training mode. Keep high intensity interval training to no more than two days a week, and don’t forget to incorporate resistance and flexibility training. Soon you’ll be seeing a decrease in body fat, better muscle tone, betterlooking skin, and other youthful qualities.

THAT MARVELOUS CHEMICAL COCKTAIL OF ENDORPHINS AND SEROTONIN Exercise gives us a healthy buzz. Endorphins are brain chemicals released from the pituitary gland during exercise as a response to pain or stress. It gives exercisers that euphoric feeling. Serotonin is another neurochemical that is a natural mood

enhancer. Some researchers believe low levels of serotonin lead to depression.

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A Safe Place D

by Ben McCampbell

omestic violence doesn’t just happen in the ghettos of the big cities or in the rural hamlets of Appalachia or the Great Plains. It doesn’t just happen in poor minority neighborhoods; it can happen to anyone without regard to race, bank balance, or address. Domestic violence happens right here in the Permian Basin. But there’s an organization that provides a safe haven, help, and counseling for the victims and also intervention/counseling for their abusers, who are known as “batterers.” Safe Place of the Permian Basin provides 24hour emergency shelter for families affected by domestic violence. It also operates a 24-hour crisis hot line (432–570–1465, 1–800–967–8928 toll free), and the person at the other end of that hot line can answer your questions about family and intimate partner violence—and how to get help. Safe Place’s mission is to end domestic violence, to provide education, counseling, and shelter, to present alternatives, and to promote hope and dignity.

(sometimes blaming drugs or alcohol), often promising to never do it again. The victim takes the abuser back or agrees to stay. Nothing is solved, the problem remains, and the cycle repeats itself, frequently many times.

There are warning signs. Here are some questions that a potential victim can ask herself. Are you afraid to say “no” or disagree with your partner? Does your partner criticize you constantly? Do you make excuses and apologize for your partner’s behavior?

Does your partner blame you or others for every problem or for his own mistakes? Has he ever hit, kicked, or pushed you? Has he ever forced you to have sex? Is he jealous of the time you spend with friends and family? Do you have to explain everything you do, where you go, and who you see or talk to? Does your partner call to check up on you at work or when you’re with friends or family?

Does he threaten to hurt you, your children, or other family members? Does he throw things, damage or destroy property? Does your partner abuse or threaten to hurt pets?

Safe Place can help break the cycle of violence.

Domestic violence usually follows a predictable pattern. Tension rises as the abuser becomes increasingly angry and argumentative, blaming the victim. The victim tries to calm him down (most abusers are men); she tries to explain or reason with him. She may also begin to avoid friends and family, often at his insistence. She is constantly on edge. Then the abuser may begin with threats and follow with physical violence and/or sexual abuse. The victim does whatever she can to protect herself—cooperating, fighting back, calling police, leaving.

Then at this point the abuser typically becomes remorseful and apologetic

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Making Connections in the Permian Basin

by Kathy Y. Hollmann, M.S., CCC-SLP

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he Permian Basin Rehabilitation Center has been connecting to children and adults with disabilities and challenges since the polio epidemic was sweeping through West Texas in the 1950s. Since that time the PBRC has been providing compassionate, state-of-the-art rehabilitation services and therapies to people throughout West Texas. We understand how fragile life can be. That is why our caring and highly skilled therapists are dedicated to achieving the highest quality of life for their patients. Our connection to our patients empowers us, inspires us, and brings us life’s greatest joys. We believe in the power of connections to fundamentally improve lives.

PERSONAL CONNECTIONS: OUR PATIENT REPRESENTATIVE PBRC’s largest annual fund raiser comes in the form of the CBS7 Telethon—Connected to You. Locallyowned CBS7 dedicates station time and resources for a nine-hour extravaganza of community involvement, great entertainment, and celebration of the human spirit.

Each year patients and families graciously share their stories of perseverance and hope with the CBS7 viewing audience through the Permian Basin Rehab Center’s annual Telethon. The Telethon raises much-needed funds for the PBRC Patient Assistance Program. This year we are honored to feature 2-year-old Kenley Martin, daughter of Sarah and Doug Martin. She was a normal 20-month-old toddler with the world at her fingertips. Her life changed dramatically on May 29, 2011, when she fell from

a piece of playground equipment and hit her head.

Even though Kenley was talking and walking after the fall, Sarah and Doug were concerned and took her to the emergency room at a local hospital. She was stable, but due to her skull fracture was airlifted to Lubbock. Thirty minutes after she arrived in Lubbock, her medical condition became critical and she was immediately taken in for emergency surgery.

Not only had she suffered a skull fracture, but also two brain hemorrhages and a massive hematoma.

Her family was still at least an hour away, driving to Lubbock. Kenley’s medical journey has been complicated and difficult. Numerous intubations caused some damage to her vocal cords. Drains had to be placed to relieve brain pressure, and she suffered a stroke. High blood pressure, insulin spikes, and unstable body temperature complicated her recovery. After three cranial surgeries and eight weeks in the hospital, she was able to return home. When Kenley was released from the inpatient hospital she was not able to walk or crawl. She only had a 15 word vocabulary.

She was withdrawn, distracted, and easily frightened when she started therapy at the Permian Basin Rehab Center. Kenley began speech, occupational, and physical therapy on July 25, 2011. She has

Our connection to our patients empowers us, inspires us, and brings us life’s greatest joys. We believe in the power of connections to fundamentally improve lives.

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The dedication of her therapy team and the support of her incredible parents and family make Kenley the perfect PBRC representative. She is a reminder to us that life truly is fragile. made tremendous progress and is gaining many of the skills that were impaired or lost after her fall.

Taking her first steps again was a milestone not only for Kenley, but her family and therapists as well. Now she is able to walk independently and is showing progress with jumping and running. Her speech and fine motor skills improve weekly. She loves to say the names of her therapists and is working on using both of her hands. Kenley represents all the patients at the rehab who are confronted with a difficult journey but show the perseverance necessary to make consistent progress. The dedication of her therapy team and the support of her incredible parents and family make Kenley the perfect PBRC representative. She is a reminder to us that life truly is fragile.

TELETHON 2012: CONNECTED TO YOU April 14 and 15, CBS7 and PBRC host the 2012 Telethon. Funds donated during this year’s event

help provide facility improvements, advanced therapeutic equipment, and financial assistance for qualified patients in need. News anchors Tatum Hubbard and Jay Hendricks head the CBS7 team Continued on page 14

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by Joy Harriman

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elcome spring! And welcome to kids of all ages going outside and returning to sports activities.

Getting hurt doesn’t have to happen: it’s estimated that half of all sports- and recreation-related injuries can be prevented.

According to Shelia McGill, Fitness Director of the Midland YMCA, “preventing sports injuries is important to all of us, from parents and schools, to sport leagues and organizations like the YMCA. These types of injuries can’t be eliminated but they can be prevented with proper safety measures and preparation.”

Here is some useful information to help you reduce the possibility of injury.

WARM-UP AND COOL-DOWN If a warm up and cool down are important before and after a game, These types of injuries can’t then they’re equally be eliminated but they can be important before and after a practice session, prevented with proper safety too. Before any activity, measures and preparation. get your muscles warm and flexible by running and stretching. Then cool down with stretching.

McGill shares that, “warm-up prepares the heart and muscles for conditioning. It’s often overlooked, but is essential. The cool-down helps your heart rate and breathing gradually return to a resting level.”

HIKE WITH CAUTION The most important safety tip when going on a hike is to take a partner. Hiking with another is safer than going alone. Even if you have a partner, tell someone where you’re going, when you’re leaving, and when you think you’ll be back. If the area is new, take a compass—know how to use it—a map, and a guidebook.

SAFETY GEAR AND FOOTWEAR Always wear appropriate protective gear for any activity—for practices as well as games—and make sure it’s the right size and properly adjusted. As a parent make sure your child plays in a good pair of sport cleats—try to start each season in a new pair.

McGill adds, “when placing your child in youth organized sports or leagues, be sure to have them grouped by size and not just ability. This is especially important in contact sports: a 9-year-old, 70 pound child should not be playing against an 11-year-old who weighs 100 pounds.”

PRE-SPORTS PHYSICAL Every child should have a pre-season physical, Continued on page 16

BECOME MORE ATHLETIC Pay attention to which muscles you use. Focusing on specific body parts will increase your muscle strength, flexibility, and speed. Never play through an injury. Get immediate help from a coach and identify everything that hurts.

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6th Annual SEWELL LEADERSHIP EVENT

by Ben McCampbell

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f you’re in a position of leadership and want to become a better leader, or if you see a position of leadership as part of your future, you should make your reservation now to attend the 6th Annual Sewell Leadership Event on Wednesday, April 11, hosted by the Sewell Family of Dealerships. The day-long symposium will once again feature renowned leadership expert John Maxwell, and this year he will be joined by Lou Holtz and Alan Mulally. The conference will be held at CrossRoads Fellowship in Odessa from 8 am to 4:30 pm. Tickets are $30, which includes a journal and pen plus a barbeque lunch catered by Rockin’ Q Smokehouse. Register online at teamsewell.com; you will then receive an email with details about the event and your electronic ticket, which you will need to print out and present for admission. If you have questions, you can ask them at events@teamsewell.com or call 432–498–0421 and ask for the Leadership Event Concierge. Doors open at 7 am, and it’s a good idea to arrive early for the best parking and seating. The public is invited, but attendance will be limited to 1,100 in the main auditorium, with overflow room for another 200 in the chapel ($20 ticket), which will have a live feed from the main room. Dress is business casual.

Most people assume that leadership is simply “being in charge.” But, according to Maxwell, it’s actually simpler than that. A leader can be anyone who influences others, and everyone, at some point in their lives, has an influence on other people. Sociologists say that even the most introverted person will influence more than 10,000 people in their lifetime, so it’s valuable to learn and understand leadership and grow to one’s potential by developing leadership skills to become the best leader possible. Maxwell teaches that leadership is a privilege and a leader can be anyone who responsibility—with accountability.

A influences others, and everyone, at some point in their lives, has an influence on other people.

John Maxwell is considered a “motivational teacher”—in other words, you’ll leave with more motivation than you had and with relevant and practical skills you’ll want to implement immediately.

For over 40 years he has been inspiring leaders around the world to answer the call of leadership. Dr. Maxwell is an internationally recognized leadership expert, speaker, mentor, and author who has sold over 20 million books. The John Maxwell Company has trained more than 5 million leaders worldwide. The list of clients includes many Fortune 500 companies, international government leaders, and organizations as diverse as the United States Military Academy at West Point, the National Football League, and the United Nations. His books, including The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, Developing the Leader Within You, and The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader, all have been on the best-seller lists of the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and Business Week.

While John Maxwell focuses on leadership principles, Lou Holtz’s emphasis is on overcoming seemingly impossible challenges by setting your own goals and working to achieve them. His skills at setting “impossible” goals and achieving them are shown in his record as a college football coach who was famous for taking a failing program and quickly turning it into a winner. He proved this time after time—William & Mary had been a perennial loser when he came aboard in 1969 (his first head coaching position—at age 32). In only

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his second season they won the Southern Conference and played Toledo in the Tangerine Bowl, the only postseason appearance in the school’s history. Coach Holtz had similar successes at North Carolina State, Minnesota, and Arkansas. Then the spotlight—and pressure—intensified when he took over the floundering football program at Notre Dame. After seven prior seasons without being invited to a postseason bowl game, Coach Holtz took them to a major bowl game in only his second season. In 11 seasons at Notre Dame, Holtz achieved more wins than Parseghian, Leahy, and even Rockne in their first 11 seasons. His 23-game winning streak remains the longest in Notre It’s valuable to learn and Dame history, and they won the national championship in 1988. Holtz’s record understand leadership and at Notre Dame is an impressive 100–30–2. He left Notre Dame in 1996 and grow to one’s potential joined CBS Sports as a sports analyst for two seasons. But he couldn’t resist the call and resumed coaching at South Carolina for six seasons after the TV gig. by developing leadership

skills to become the best

Nowadays Lou Holtz is a college football studio analyst on ESPN and is in leader possible. demand as a motivational speaker around the country on the subject of overcoming huge challenges by setting goals and working to achieve them.

He has also written three best-selling books—The Fighting Spirit, which chronicles Notre Dame’s 1988 championship season, Winning Every Day: A Game Plan for Success, and Wins, Losses and Lessons, his autobiography with lessons he has learned.

Alan Mulally is president and chief executive officer of Ford Motor Company. He also is a member of the company’s Board of Directors. Prior to joining Ford in September 2006, Mulally served as executive vice president of the Boeing Company, and president and chief executive officer of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. He joined Boeing in 1969 and progressed through a number of significant engineering and program-management assignments, including contributions on the 727, 737, 747, 757, and 767 airplanes.

Mulally also serves on the President’s Export Council which was formed in 2010 to advise US President Barack Obama on export enhancement and ways to encourage companies to increase exports and enter new markets. He previously served as co-chairman of the Washington Competitiveness Council, and sat on the advisory boards of NASA, the University of Washington, the University of Kansas, MIT, and the US Air Force Scientific Advisory board.

Named one of “The World’s Most Influential People” by Time magazine, Alan Mulally will speak about successfully leading one of America’s largest companies through one of their darkest times and coming out on top. Alan Mulally is also a recipient of the Edison Achievement Award, which recognizes distinguished business executives who have made a significant and lasting contribution to innovation, marketing, and Continued on page 17 an apple a day april 2012 13

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Continued from page 9 along with dozens of PBRC board members, staff, and community volunteers to create a televised celebration of courage, hope, and community.

Corporate, foundation, and individual sponsors and donors are the heart of this effort.

The PBRC is one of West Texas’ oldest non-profit organizations. When you make a charitable gift to the PBRC, your money is put to good use in your community. All funds raised through the Telethon support the needs of patients at the Permian Basin Rehabilitation Center and stay right here in West Texas.

The therapists and staff at the PBRC hope that you never require their services. However, it is comforting to know that the PBRC is close at hand when life presents challenges to your independence, health, quality of life, and opportunities for recovery. For more than 58 years the purpose of the PBRC has remained the same; to encourage those who face 14 april 2012 an apple a day

difficult and challenging struggles and to give hope and support for people throughout the Permian Basin regardless of their financial situation.

We invite the entire Permian Basin to join us in our work to continue providing quality therapy services to our families and neighbors who deal with challenges and disabilities. Please show your support. Make your pledge today by calling 432–332–8244, or watch CBS7 and pledge during the Telethon. Your gift can make a difference in the lives of ordinary people living with extraordinary challenges.

PBRC Telethon—Connected to You Saturday, April 14, 7 am – 1 pm Sunday, April 15, 1 pm – 6 pm For more information or to make a pledge by phone, call 432–332–8244

Continued from page 7 Safe Place can help break the cycle of violence.

If any of these warning signs apply, the potential victim must understand that she is in a very serious situation. She can call Safe Place to speak with an advocate or counselor and arrange to stay at Safe Place. And if in immediate danger, the police should be called.

social service agencies, clergy, and other interested groups. And they are available for educational presentations to church and civic groups, youth organizations, and others.

There are many survivor success stories, such as that of Vickie, who came to Safe Place with a broken spirit. She felt ashamed, isolated, and trapped, and she assumed the blame for her husband’s abuse. Vickie spent a year in counseling with one of the Licensed Professional Counselors at Safe Place. She also participated in “Suits With Skills,” a 10-week workshop for Safe Place clients that is facilitated by the Junior League of Midland and which teaches workplace skills, communication, and confidence.

Today, Vickie is full of hope and moving forward.

Domestic violence usually follows a predictable pattern.

Safe Place of the Permian Basin offers more than a hot line and counseling. Like the previous paragraph mentions, Safe Place offers shelter (located at the Midland facility) for victims and their children.

Emergency transportation is available within the 15-county area (16,003 square miles) that Safe Place serves. Safe Place operates the residential shelter and full-time advocacy and counseling services in Midland (432–570–1465), a full-time advocacy and counseling office in Odessa (432– 580–5970), and two part time offices with advocacy services in Andrews and Lamesa (806–872–0497).

Meals, clothing, hygiene items, and baby supplies are provided to residents, who also have access to individual counseling services and support groups, and personal and legal advocacy service. Clients receive referrals to community services that can help with housing, employment, and education. There is also a children’s program which provides children from abusive situations with a positive, loving environment with individual and group activities tailored to their needs. By the way, clients do not need to live at the shelter to receive any of the advocacy, counseling, or support group services. Services are available in both English and Spanish.

One of the services offered by Safe Place is not for the victims, but is for the abusers. Called Project ADAM, this intervention program uses a curriculum which meets the guidelines of the Texas Council on Family Violence. Batterers learn to eliminate the use of abusive power and control against their partners and base the relationship on equality and respect.

Participants pay a fee based on income.

The Safe Place staff also provides domestic violence response training for professionals in law enforcement, health care, government, private

Ruth was 85 years old when she entered the Safe Place shelter from an outlying community. Her son, who had been living with her, ripped her purse from her shoulder when she refused to give him money, and the skin on her arm was torn away. Officers were unable to find her son afterwards, and she was scared to go home. Ruth stayed at the shelter for 3 months. She was granted a protective order and is still accompanied to court by her advocate to the hearings concerning her son’s prosecution. The counseling she received at Safe Place has helped reduce the emotional trauma from the years of abuse at the hands of her son. Her arm is fully healed.

Safe Place of the Permian Basin really helps. In 2010, 561 adults and children received 12,491 nights of shelter. 1,108 people from around the Permian Basin received non-shelter services including counseling, legal advocacy, education, and children’s program services. Ninety participants graduated from Project ADAM. And Safe Place advocates answered 2,324 calls to the 24-hour hot line.

You can help put an end to domestic violence in the Permian Basin. Safe Place needs volunteers, and they need donations to continue their good work.

Domestic violence can happen in the most unlikely of circumstances; you never know, your contribution could eventually help a domestic violence victim— who turns out to be one of your best friends. an apple a day april 2012 15

schedule—not just when thirsty. Encourage a child to drink 8 ounces of water or sports drink 15–30 minutes before a workout and take breaks every 15–20 minutes to drink about half that amount.

After any activity, drink 8–12 ounces of fluid for each pound of fluid lost through sweat.

Continued from page 11 says the American Medical Association. And the American Academy of Pediatrics feels that physical should be sports-specific. The emphasis should be on quality—once a year is enough if the physical is done properly.

SUN BLOCK Always apply waterproof sun block with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) rating of 15 or greater to exposed skin at least every two hours. If a child is sweating a lot or Warm-up prepares the swimming, it may be heart and muscles for necessary to reapply conditioning. It’s often the sun block more overlooked, but is essential. frequently. If your child has skin that burns easily, you may need to use a sun block with a higher SPF or reapply more frequently. Look for newer sunscreens containing the highly effective UVA blocker Mexoryl SX, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, or avobenzone, all of which block UVB and UVA rays.

JUMP WITH CAUTION When using a backyard trampoline, only allow one person on at a time and make sure the trampoline frame is covered entirely with shock-absorbing padding and enclosed by a mesh wall to reduce the chances of falling off.

FLUIDS AND HYDRATION Protect yourself against any heat-related illnesses by prevention. Stay hydrated by drinking on a

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As little as 10% dehydration can significantly affect rational thinking and kids get overheated more quickly than adults and can’t cool down as easily.

Early signs of dehydration are: • Thirst • Headache • Dizziness or lightheadedness • Rapid heart rate • Dry mouth • Fatigue • Muscle cramps • Dark-colored urine or no need to urinate Those who are overweight or take medicine for asthma, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or allergies are at an increased risk of dehydration. At a minimum, a 5-year-old needs about 6 cups of fluids a day; a 15-year-old, about 8.

DENTAL INJURIES Many sports-related injuries affect the upper front teeth. Children who play sports without mouth protection are particularly prone to “knocked-out” teeth, chipped or broken teeth, and root canal treatment or capped teeth. Tooth injuries are more common in soccer, hockey, baseball, and basketball with the lowest reports of tooth injury occurring in football because of mandatory helmets, face guards, and mouth guards.

Key to preventing any sports-related dental injuries is athletic mouth guards. Custom-fitted mouth guards are considered best due to their intimate fit against the teeth and soft tissues, enhanced retention and comfort, and minimal interference with breathing and speech.

DON’T COUNT ON THE LIFEGUARD Drowning is the second-leading cause of accidental death in children ages 1 to 14. It most often happens when parents lose track of their kids for less than 5

Continued from page 13 minutes. If you’re around or near swimming pools make sure you have finished swim lessons, learned CPR, and have checked to see if the pool is childproofed. Because the drowning process is very quick, it is not enough to rely on the lifeguard at any pool to save your child.

CONCUSSIONS Concussions occur when the brain crashes into the skull after a jarring impact. Initial signs are dizziness, headache, slurred speech, and confusion. Over time concussions can cause memory loss, depression and other symptoms of brain dysfunction.

When experiencing a concussion, tell the coach immediately, sit out the rest of the game, and see a physician.

The point of being outside is to enjoy it and have fun. But go prepared, follow these guidelines, and help your children stay healthy and safe.

QUESTIONS FOR PARENTS If your child is going to play sports this spring, here is a list of questions for you: • Who has first aid responsibilities?

• What are the emergency care procedures? What are the school’s policies and what are the parent’s responsibilities?

• What will your private insurance cover? Is it enough?

• What are the rules and regulations regarding tournaments, overnight trips, and special events?

• Is the coach qualified by a reputable organization?

• Are the coaches trained in CPR and first aid? Is a properly stocked first aid kit brought to all games and practices? Are there emergency telephones?

• What is your family plan in case of a major crisis occurring at the field or event? Do you know what to do? Do your other children know what to do?

• Does the program include rest and water breaks during training and games?

• Is the practice and game area free of hazards? Is it well maintained? Have you looked?

• Is the opposing team or individuals matched to your child in size, age, and skill?

• Do you have an emergency plan in case of severe injury? Are medical supplies nearby? Does the team have an athletic trainer, emergency medical technician, or a team doctor?

• Do you feel comfortable and have you learned about the risks posed by the sport your child plays?

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All the proceeds from the sale of tickets to the Sewell Leadership Event will be donated to EQUIP, which is a nonprofit organization dedicated to training leaders globally. EQUIP was founded by John Maxwell in 1996 and is dedicated to developing servant leaders who shoulder responsibility, meet challenges with courage and creativity, and never relinquish their God-given dreams.

EQUIP was founded on the belief that every person is born with the potential to influence others. It has trained leaders in 160 countries around the world, and it follows the leadership model demonstrated by Jesus Christ, who spent the greatest amount of his time during his ministry training a small group of leaders to impact the world. Collin Sewell, who is president of the Sewell Family of Companies, is a member of the EQUIP board of directors and is an associate trainer in the organization. He knows first-hand the need for developing leaders here at home and throughout the world.

The Sewell Family of Companies, as part of its 100th anniversary, is pleased to host John Maxwell, Lou Holtz, and Alan Mulally for the 6th Annual Sewell Leadership Event on Wednesday, April 11. Tickets will sell fast, so make your reservations as soon as you read this.

Some leaders are born, but most must learn their leadership skills from another leader, either by example or by mentoring.

This event is a wonderful opportunity to learn leadership from three of the best in the world.

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get fit with kim DANGERS OF “DIET” PART 2

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rustrated” and “confused” are commonly used words people use when they come to me with questions about sugar, artificial “fake sugars,” and healthy options for their sweet tooth. As promised in last month’s issue, I will help shed some light on these issues hindering your weight loss and overall health. Just to recap, some of the most popular artificial sweeteners on the market today are: • Sucralose (Splenda): 600 times sweeter than sugar • Aspartame (Nutra Sweet, Equal): 160–220 times sweeter than sugar • Saccharine (Sweet N’ Low, Sugar Twin): 200–700 times sweeter than sugar • Acesulfame Potassium (Sunett, Sweet One): 200 times sweeter than sugar These artificial sweeteners are in almost every “diet” drink, “lite” yogurts, puddings, ice creams, “low-carb,” and “reduced-sugar” products including gum. Check out the ingredients list on your favorite protein drinks and powders, and you’re sure to find them listed there, too.

Artificial sweeteners are so much sweeter than sugar that you need only a tiny bit to achieve the equivalent taste. So, in theory you consume a fraction of a calorie to get the sweetness of many more calories worth of sugar. This sounds like a good weight loss tool, but at what cost? By desensitizing our taste buds to the true sweetness of natural foods, we are tricking our brains into thinking it’s getting 600 times the amount of sweetness and that calories should come with that sweetness.

When we don’t get those calories our appetites and sugar cravings return with a vengeance, and we continue eating/drinking until our bodies finally get those expected calories. Since we crave what we eat, what will we crave the next time?

This vicious cycle can lead to insulin spikes and weight gain, which in turn increase the risk

for developing metabolic syndrome, diabetes, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular problems.

Research has shown that people who drank at least one diet drink a day increased their girth 70% more than those who abstained over a 10-year period, while those who drank two or more saw their belt size grow at a 500% greater rate. A 2011 study showed the same people who drank one diet drink daily increased their risk of heart disease, stroke, heart attack, and blood clots by 61%.

I’m not saying that drinking one diet drink occasionally is the culprit for all your health issues or concerns any more than eating that slice of cake on your birthday.

Moderation is the key to sustained health. But you may be unaware of how much “fake sugar” you are consuming across the board throughout your day if most of your food intake comes in the form of “diet,” “sugar-free,” or “low-carb” fares.

Your number one weapon against fighting the bulge and the health risks associated with weight gain is reading food labels. Arm yourself with knowledge about what’s in the foods you eat.

When in doubt, choose whole foods like fresh produce, eggs, fish, meat, nuts, etc.

Also, learn to satisfy your daily sugar cravings with fresh and dried fruits, honey, date paste, and stevia. And save your sugar laden treats for special occasions. After all, what’s special about a treat you eat every day?

And because everyone reacts differently to food and food additives, I recommend eliminating artificial sweeteners from your diet for a couple of weeks to see if your uncomfortable “issues” subside.

Special thanks to this month’s contributor: Kim Clinkenbeard getfitwithkim@cableone.net

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woof, woof!

the dog blog by mindy

Keliree Mitchell founded Pet Spotters, a Facebook site dedicated to connecting lost pets with their owners after losing her own pet Chihuahua, Mindy. Woof, Woof! represents stories related to this site and is dedicated to Mindy.

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or people involved in animal rescue, Black Dog Syndrome is a very real phenomenon. I had heard about the Black Dog Syndrome, just in passing.

Two of my dogs are black and so I didn’t think having a black dog was a big deal. They are both great dogs. It had been mentioned and talked about a few times but I honestly haven’t given it too much thought, until recently.

I was looking at the Midland Animal Shelter website and the first eight pictures were black dogs.

I thought maybe there is something to this Black Dog Syndrome. There are no real statistics available on this syndrome, just the acknowledgement from rescue organizations that black dogs will rarely be adopted. People prefer dogs with a light color or even multi-colored. Some have decided it is because black dogs represent the bad guy, and the good guy always wears the white cowboy hat. I know that my black dogs are a wonderful addition to my family, and just like people, dogs can’t be judged by their breed or their color.

In researching the Black Dog Syndrome, I found out this phenomenon also applies to cats. There are many people who remain superstitious and believe black cats bring bad luck. Although superstitions are not for me, they do exist in the minds of many.

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Since black pets do not photograph well, it makes them harder to advertise. Shelter workers will often photograph black animals with brightly colored blankets or brightly colored bandanas to try to dress them up a bit for a better picture. A bad picture can make the pet look sick or even mean. The right picture can show the pet’s personality and can often lead to an adoption for that animal. There are many online tips on the right way to photograph a black cat or dog.

Some rescue organizations will often hold a special adoption event for black dogs and cats. People are encouraged to take pets out of their cages, and spend some time with each one. You can’t get the feel for an animal’s personality just by looking at them in a cage. Pets that end up in shelters are often abused and will cower down when it comes into contact with people. It is important for you to get as much background on the animal as possible before you make a life-long commitment.

Rescues and shelters have dealt with the Black Animal stigma for many years, but times are changing. These old-fashioned beliefs and superstitions about black animals are slowly going away. Hopefully, in a few years the phenomenon will be a thing of the past. We have all learned you can’t judge a book by its cover, you can’t judge people by their skin color and you can’t judge animals by their fur coat. A great quote from Mother Teresa can be applied to animals as well. “If you judge people [animals], you have no time to love them.”

Special thanks to this month’s contributor: Keliree Mitchell Founder, Pet Spotters www.facebook.com/petspotters

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e’ve all heard a few beauty myths and old wives’ tales. Our favorite chocolate bars will give us acne, or swimming in a chlorinated pool will turn our hair green. Here are the facts behind some common beauty myths.

CHOCOLATE AND FRENCH FRIES CAUSE ACNE While they aren’t necessarily good for you, neither chocolate nor french fries cause acne. Acne can be caused by hormonal, genetic, dietary, or hygienic factors. However, there has never been a sole food linked to the cause of acne.

HORSE SHAMPOO HELPS YOUR HAIR GROW FASTER There are many interesting hair products on the market today. But one of the most interesting is horse shampoo marketed for those humans who want their hair to grow quickly. Horse shampoo can help you strengthen the hair you already have, but your hair and nails are dead cells and nothing will bring them back to life or help them on the surface. And just in case you’re wondering, choosing to shave your hair won’t make it grow back any faster either!

YOU CAN GET RID OF CELLULITE Sadly, many of us spend hundreds of dollars each year on products that promise to help cure us of cellulite. However, there is no real cure for cellulite. Sure, working out can help you with the appearance of it, but even very slim super models suffer with cellulite.

A CUCUMBER CAN REDUCE EYE PUFFINESS This myth started long ago and has maintained its dignity because there is a small amount of truth to it, usually. Cucumbers themselves don’t help with eye puffiness. It’s the fact that they are cool from the refrigerator when you use them that helps. The coolness of the vegetable can ease eye puffiness,

but the same could be accomplished by using any other cool food or item.

SOAP IS BAD FOR YOUR FACE AND SKIN If everyone believed this myth, we might not be able to stand sitting next to one another. When soap was made with animal fat, it wasn’t fantastic for your face. But today’s soaps are fine for your face and it’s highly recommended one use soap when showering!

VASELINE CAN CURE WRINKLES Sure, Vaseline can certainly help soften the face of women and make wrinkles appear temporarily lessened. However, it does not in any way cure wrinkles. In fact, to get consistent results, you’d have to walk around every day, all day with a greased up face!

TRIMMING YOUR EYELASHES WILL MAKE THEM GROW LONGER Not only is trimming your eyelashes dangerous (as you could injure your eyes in the process), but it will not make your lashes grow longer. In fact, it could lead to you looking ridiculous with extremely short eyelashes .

CHLORINE TURNS YOUR HAIR GREEN It is not the chlorine in any pool that will turn your hair green. An abundance of copper in a pool can make a blonde have a green hue to her hair, but the chlorine is not to blame.

CROSSING YOUR LEGS WILL GIVE YOU SPIDER VEINS Most women experience spider veins not because they sit in a lady-like posture, but because their genes have made them more susceptible to this annoying issue. Sitting like a lady will in no way cause you to have spider veins.

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Crockpot Apple Pie Oatmeal

by Kim Clinkenbeard

Makes 6 full cup servings 2 c. Bob’s Red Mill organic extra thick rolled oats 1 1/2 c. apples, chopped small 2 mini boxes organic raisins 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper* 1 pinch allspice 2 pinches nutmeg 1 pinch kosher salt 1–2 Tbsp. cinnamon (adjust to your taste) 4 Tbsp. date paste 1/2 c. unsweetened organic apple juice 2 1/2 c. water Add all ingredients to a small (3–4 qt.) crockpot. Mix together to combine all the seasonings well. Cook on low for 1:45 minutes or on high for 50–60 minutes. (Times may vary slightly depending on your crockpot). You can easily double this recipe + 1 cup of water, and cook overnight (6–8 hours) on low if you are cooking for a crowd the next morning. *Serve warm with your choice of toppings: pecan pieces, honey, brown sugar, almond milk, stevia, butter. These toppings are not reflected in the nutritional information.

Nutritional info: 208 calories, 2.5g fat, 43g carbs, 5g protein

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