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CAN WE CHANGE THE COURSE OF CANCER

BY TREATING PATIENTS WITH LOVE?

WHAT CONTROLS YOUR BREATHING? OVERCOMING WEIGHT-LOSS PLATEAUS

DECLUTTERING: AN IMPORTANT STEP TO SENIOR SAFETY

AUTISM ARCHITECTURE: UNROLLING THE GENETIC BLUEPRINT

ENHANCING YOUR LIFE WITH A COACH

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CAN WE CHANGE THE COURSE OF CANCER

BY TREATING PATIENTS WITH LOVE?

WHAT CONTROLS YOUR BREATHING?

DECLUTTERING: AN IMPORTANT STEP TO SENIOR SAFETY

AUTISM ARCHITECTURE: UNROLLING THE GENETIC BLUEPRINT

ENHANCING YOUR LIFE WITH A COACH

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DON’T GET BURNED HOW TO HAVE FUN, FUN, FUN IN THE SUN – WHILE TAKING STEPS TO PROTECT YOURSELF With summertime approaching, it’s tempting to spend more time outdoors, especially under the sun. Between trips to the beach, lounging by the pool and barbecues in the backyard, the increased time spent in the sun could mean problems later on.

While some exposure to the sun helps your body make Vitamin D, which is important for your health, too much sun exposure can be very harmful.

The sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation is believed to help cause wrinkles, loss of elasticity in the skin, age spots and skin cancer, among other things. In fact, according to the American Cancer Society, skin cancer is the most common of all cancer types.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology states that long-term exposure to UV rays may also contribute to the development of various eye disorders, such as agerelated macular degeneration and cataracts.

If you do decide to spend time in the sun, here are some tips from the American Cancer Society and the Environmental Protection Agency to help protect you against the damaging UV rays: • Limit the time you spend in the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when the sun’s rays are the strongest.

• Spend your time outdoors in the shade or wear protective clothing, such as longsleeved shirts, pants and hats.

• Always wear a sunscreen with a minimum 15 sun protection factor (SPF). Be sure to reapply the sunscreen throughout your time in the sun, especially when spending time in water.

• Wear sunglasses that block 99 to 100 percent of the sun’s two types of rays, UVA and UVB, to protect your vision.

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If you notice anything changing, growing or bleeding on your skin, see a dermatologist to have it checked out. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, skin cancer is very treatable when caught early.

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EYE CARE SPECIALISTS OFFER INSIGHTS INTO CATARACTS

Don’t let poor vision cloud your future.

By Cheryl L. Dejewski Even though six out of 10 people over age 60 already have one, most people don’t know the facts about cataracts until they’re “eye-to-eye” with one. Don’t let poor vision cloud your future. Educate yourself about cataract signs, risks and removal.

Then, ask yourself if it’s time for you to have an eye exam.

What exactly is a cataract?

“A cataract is the clouding of the natural lens located inside the eye behind the pupil,” says Mark Freedman, MD, senior partner at Eye Care Specialists, a leading ophthalmology practice recognized for providing advanced medical, surgical and laser treatment of most all eye conditions. “This lens works like a camera lens—focusing light onto the retina at the back of the eye to form the images you see. As you age, protein in the lens may clump together and start to cloud. This is called a ‘cataract.’

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day functioning.” Depending on the type of cataract, the clouding may take years or just months to progress.

What increases the risk of cataracts?

• Age (cataracts develop with time, like age spots & wrinkles) • Diabetes (doubles the risk for cataracts & glaucoma) • Cortisone/steroid use • Sun exposure • Previous eye injury • Smoking How do you get rid of a cataract?

“There are no drugs, drops, glasses or exercises that can prevent or cure cataracts,” says Brett Rhode, MD, Head of Ophthalmology at Aurora Sinai Medical Center and partner at Eye Care Specialists. “The only effective treatment is to make an opening in the eye, surgically remove the cloudy lens (cataract), and replace it with an intraocular lens implant (IOL) to once again focus light rays onto the retina,” adds Rhode, who, along with the rest of the surgeons at Eye Care Specialists, uses the most advanced techniques to gently break up and remove cataracts through a tiny incision.

What are the symptoms?

Losing your vision is not a fact of life as you grow older. Schedule an eye exam if you notice: • Foggy, fuzzy, blurred or double vision • Sensitivity to light and glare • “Starbursts” around lights • Holding items closer to view • Needing brighter light to read • Fading or yellowing of colors • Difficulty judging stairs or curbs • Difficulty seeing to drive at night • Vision changes affecting the ability to do tasks • Glasses and prescription changes don’t help When should you have surgery?

Daniel Ferguson, MD, an ophthalmologist with thousands of cases under his surgical cap advises, “It’s not necessary to wait to remove a cataract until it’s so ripe that almost all vision is blocked. In fact, if you wait too long, it can grow so dense that the operation becomes riskier and more difficult. I tell patients that if the cataract is preventing you from doing tasks, new glasses won’t improve clarity, and no other conditions exist which would negate the benefits of removal (like severe macular EYE>>page 27

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As weight-loss warriors climb to the mountaintop of fitness and better health, they will inevitably cross a plateau or two in their journey.

According to Nicholas “Dr. Nick” Yphantides, M.D., M.P.H., medical spokesperson f (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the nonprofit weight-loss support organization, “There are inevitable periods of plateau. You feel like you have changed nothing, yet the body fat no longer disappears and your weight loss seems to be stuck in neutral.

The real dilemma is that the plateau can be a huge motivation killer.”

The harm, he says, is that some people give up during a plateau and fall back into poor eating and exercise habits out of discouragement.

On a positive note, since it’s best to lose weight slowly, steadily, and sensibly, plateaus can often be a body’s balancing act. A plateau also can signal that a body has less fat left to lose.

Dr. Nick points out that real plateaus, when weight loss does in fact stall, are different from perceived plateaus, when a person is in denial and doesn’t believe they are doing anything differently, yet the weight is not coming off.

“Honesty and accuracy are such core ingredients to healthy living for members that I have to mention them, as I frequently discover what I call a ‘perceived plateau’ upon deeper interaction and conversations with people who are frustrated with their weight loss,” he says.

One cause of a true plateau is that the body is trying to achieve equilibrium, or homeostasis. In this state, the body wants to retain the status quo and not lose weight.

Weight will resist coming off, even if the number of calories consumed and level of exercise stay the same.

Dr. Nick says that the key is to mix up your routine so the body reacts to changing signals. “Some weight-loss warriors make the mistake of expecting different results with the same routine. It’s easy to get discouraged, but it’s more effective to get creative,” he notes.

His strategies for overcoming a weight-loss plateau include: • Eat the same weekly amount of calories but eat less one day and more the next to make the body react differently. Also, remember to drink water to feel full and avoid problems caused by dehydration.

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For many of us, clutter is one of life’s little annoyances that we can’t seem to shake, no matter how old we get. It may not be as frightening as death or taxes, but it is just as certain, and – unless you’re one of the very disciplined, very organized few – just as looming.

For seniors, however, it can be a special challenge. In addition to creating a messy home and making it difficult to find things when they’re needed, clutter can increase your senior’s risk of household accidents, such as trips and falls. It can even be a fire hazard.

At Home Instead Senior Care serving Milwaukee, we have worked with many seniors and their families to reduce clutter creep. Some of our tried-and-true techniques include: Mail and bills • Arrange for your senior to pay their bills online, or offer to do it for them.

• Ask that your senior be removed from mailing lists or visit one of these websites to do it for them: https://www.dmachoice.org/, https://www.catalogchoice.org/, https://www.optoutprescreen.com/?rf=t Photos and Mementos • The most efficient way to organize photos is to digitize them. This way your senior can enjoy them on a continual loop in a digital photo frame or screen saver, or they can store them on a DVD. The downside to this is that it can be costly and/or time consuming, and your senior might not trust the technology enough to be comfortable getting rid of the “backup” photos.

• Sometimes seniors don’t necessarily want all the photos or their children’s school projects around but feel guilty about getting rid of them. Consider hosting a memory open house, where all the people who have helped your senior make these memories (their children, other relatives, friends) can come by and look through the items, taking home the things that mean something to them. Of course, even if a senior has said an item is up for grabs, the person should still double check before taking it.

General Clutter • Offer to help your senior sort through their closet. Designate one bin for storage and one for donations and one for trash, make sure that every item either goes in one of the bins or has an easily accessible spot where it belongs in your senior’s home.

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SoClean 2 WHAT CONTROLS YOUR BREATHING?

A respiratory control center at the base of your brain controls your breathing. This center sends ongoing signals down your spine and to the muscles involved in breathing.

These signals ensure your breathing muscles contract (tighten) and relax regularly.

This allows your breathing to happen automatically, without you being aware of it.

To a limited degree, you can change your breathing rate, such as by breathing faster or holding your breath. Your emotions also can change your breathing. For example, being scared or angry can affect your breathing pattern.

Your breathing will change depending on how active you are and the condition of the air around you. For example, you need to breathe more often when you do physical activity. In contrast, your body needs to restrict how much air you breathe if the air contains irritants or toxins.

To adjust your breathing to changing needs, your body has many sensors in your brain, blood vessels, muscles, and lungs.

Sensors in the brain and in two major blood vessels (the carotid (ka-ROT-id) artery and the aorta) detect carbon dioxide or oxygen levels in your blood and change your breathing rate as needed.

Sensors in the airways detect lung irritants. The sensors can trigger sneezing or coughing. In people who have asthma, the sensors may cause the muscles around the airways in the lungs to contract. This makes the airways smaller.

Sensors in the alveoli (air sacs) can detect fluid buildup in the lung tissues. These sensors are thought to trigger rapid, shallow breathing.

Sensors in your joints and muscles detect movement of your arms or legs. These sensors may play a role in increasing your breathing rate when you’re physically active.

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Redefining Health

CAN WE CHANGE THE COURSE OF CANCER

BY TREATING OUR PATIENTS WITH LOVE?

By Kalpana (Rose) Kumar M.D. I recently had a heart expanding moment. In that moment, I felt a deep and wide sensation of energy radiating from the center of my chest. I would call this a “vertical moment” one that feels powerful in its quantum nature. Its memory has lingered and inspired me to reflect on the power that love can have on the course of an illness. As a physician, it made me wonder, “what if we engaged our love when we delivered a diagnosis? What if we offered hope rather than fear? What if we loved our patients more? What if we engaged wonder and mystery rather than statistical predictions?”

We were at a small café in Madison, WI for Saturday breakfast. The middle aged couple at the table next to us was leaving as we arrived. The wife clearly had cancer.

She had a makeshift turban over her bald head and her skin looked pale and flat, like the skin of many patients undergoing chemotherapy.

I watched their interactions as she fumbled to stand up after her meal. Her husband’s kindness was palpable. He offered her support with his strong arms and loving words. He knew she was too weak to stand up by herself. His voice was filled with love and resounded like a melody through my heart. It was one of those numinous moments where my heart melted and I wanted to laugh and cry at the same time. I was reminded of the depth of loving kindness that people are capable of showing each other. I surmised many theories about their life during this sacred moment – “he was in it with her for the long haul; he loved her unconditionally; she had learned to receive his love and support; she was weakened by her treatment; she was working extra hard to stay positive.”

Many people going through a cancer journey share similar challenges. Traditional medicine fails them in its chosen ignorance of process. Loved ones who care for family members with cancer go unnoticed and unacknowledged by many in health care, especially physicians. A cancer diagnosis also affects a patient’s larger community.

This is their lifeline that carries the task of empowering and caregiving over the long haul. They are presented with the monumental task of transcending the fear that is mindlessly handed to the patient during the delivery of the cancer diagnosis. This fear is the shadow companion that consumes vital energy during the cancer journey.

Fear is the often handed to the patient alongside a diagnosis of cancer. Is the “fear”

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BIO-IDENTICAL (NATURAL) HORMONE BALANCING FOR BREAST HEALTH… Susan J. Riegg, MD Breast Cancer Prevention While there is extensive dialog regarding the various methods to diagnose breast cancer, treatment options, adhering to prescribed treatment, and knowing the facts about recurrence, we generally hear very little about preventive measures that may be instituted in order to reduce risk of breast cancer from occurring in the first place.

In fact, many physicians practicing conventional (western) medicine still believe that there is nothing that can be done proactively in order to reduce this risk. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Reducing risk for occurrence of breast cancer can (and should) be done for all women. It involves balancing estrogen with appropriate physiological doses of natural (bio-identical) progesterone. We refer to this imbalance as “estrogen dominance”, and it is very, very common in women after the age of 45. Estrogen dominance refers to a relative excess of estrogen when progesterone levels are inadequate.

This condition can occur in women during the reproductive years, but tends to be particularly symptomatic for women during perimenopause and in menopause. Estrogen dominance is particularly prominent in women whom are no longer ovulating, in women being exposed to synthetic estrogens, and/or in women not metabolizing estrogens correctly.

Following the publication of results of the Women’s Health Initiative in 2002, which showed greater risk among women using synthetic pharmaceutical hormones (such as Premarin or Prempro), the emphasis is rapidly shifting away from synthetic hormone replacement to balancing hormones naturally. An estimated two million American women are already using bio-identical hormones as a safer alternative to synthetic hormones.

Numerous scientific studies in the peer reviewed literature link high estrogen or estrogen imbalance with a wide range of symptoms and conditions, including hot flashes, night sweats, low libido, mood swings, anxiety, sleeping problems, depression, breast tenderness, headaches, bloating, and foggy thinking. Additionally, estrogen dominance is linked to more serious conditions related to reproductive health (endometriosis and PCOS) as well as breast disease including cancer (ductal carcinoma in situ, invasive carcinoma). Hormone imbalances triggered by medications like synthetic hormone combinations have also been found to contribute to estrogen dominance problems.

The Importance of Balancing Hormones Naturally Women of all ages benefit from appropriately balanced hormones. Laboratory testing is absolutely essential in understanding the underlying condition. In this manner, the laboratory results can be correlated with the patient’s symptom profile to make treatment decisions. Health care providers working with perimenopausal and menopausal women find hormone testing to be a key step in detecting and correcting imbalances. Testing hormone levels is also invaluable for monitoring women using bio-identical hormone replacement therapy.

As advocates for women’s health and wellness, we remain dedicated to educating and empowering women to take charge of their own breast health by knowing their options and having access to the laboratory testing and treatment with bio-identical (natural) hormones. We also advocate that all women continue regular self-breast exams to identify any changes, scheduling regular visits and annual mammograms with their healthcare provider, adhering to prescribed treatment, and knowing the facts about recurrence.

Dr. Susan J. Riegg is a 1990 graduate of The Medical College of Wisconsin. She did her postdoctoral work at the Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology. Dr. Riegg is a board certified Clinical and Anatomic Pathologist with 20 years of experience in medicine, laboratory science, and anatomic (surgical) pathology. She is a leader in providing the latest in laboratory testing services, hormone balancing testing and therapy, weight loss programs, and medical aesthetics and wellness services for patients in Southeastern Wisconsin. Dr. Riegg sees patients at her offices at GreensSquare Center for the Healing Arts, 6789 N. Green Bay Avenue, Glendale, WI 53209. Her office can be reached by calling 414-292-3900, Ext 254. For more information, visit our website at www.GreenSquareCenter.com.

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Amazing Science Tom was told that his only option was injections of Enbrel. But with a wife recovering from cancer, Tom just couldn’t take the chance. “The Enbrel would lower my immune system and I couldn’t afford to catch anything and pass it on to her.”

Searching for an alternative, Tom visited Dr. Eliesha Evans at Evans Chiropractic & Pain Laser Clinic. Here, he discovered the incredible benefits of deep-penetrating MLS Laser therapy.

Using the sophisticated M6 Robotic MLS Laser, Dr. Evans precisely applied the correct dose of healing energy to Tom’s painfully inflamed hands. As the damaged cells were stimulated, Tom’s pain was decreased. The high intensity laser

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Shingles Pain Stopped in its Tracks 79—year-old Judy suffered for several days not knowing that the cause of her sever pain was a case of the shingles.

“I didn’t quite know how to treat it.” She shares.

“My doctor gave me antibiotics and some pain medicine, but it didn’t seem to help.” Fortunately for Judy, her son-inlaw was using laser therapy and shared with her how it had helped him tremendously. Judy quickly signed up for 10 treatments with Dr. Evans. By her second appointment, the pain was already diminishing and, by the third treatment even the shingles rash was starting to go away. “It never even broke out or scaled over.” Judy gratefully recalls. By the tenth treatment, Judy’s recovery was so complete that she and Dr. Evans agreed that no further treatments were necessary. “I definitely recommend MLS Laser Therapy for the shingles. It was the best thing that could have happened to me.”

MLS Laser Therapy provides lasting . relief for the three major forms of arthritis : Osteo, Rheumatoid, Psortiatic

Kathy’s sciatic pain was so crippling that her friend had to hold her up as she hobbled into Dr. Evans’ office, where she quickly learned about the amazing healing properties of the MLS Laser.

“Dr. Evans gave me a laser treatment and I actually walked out of her office without any help!” After six treatments over two weeks, Kathy’s excruciating pain was gone. “It was a severe case and I wouldn’t have believed it if it had not happened to me. I highly recommend MLS Laser!”

“Why Doesn’t My Doctor Know About This?”

Unfortunately, physicians who don’t work with neuromusculoskeletal pain on a daily basis have not fully learned about this breakthrough therapy.

Compounding the problem, doctors typically only offer Dr. Eliesha R. Evans patients procedures for which they can receive reimbursement from the insurance companies.

A member of the American Academy of Pain Management, Dr. Eliesha Evans has been treating acute and chronic pain conditions since 1995.In 2011, she proudly became the first pain management practice in Wisconsin to use the advanced MLS Laser with which she has logged more than 3,000 pain treatments

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ENHANCING YOUR LIFE WITH A COACH

By Arlene Becker A life coach is a relatively new certified profession in the health and fitness field.

This professional can enable you to realize your fullest potential. Often it may take someone outside of yourself to help you steer yourself in the right direction in your life. Elite Sport’s Club’s Life Coach, or as he is titled at Elite, Performance and Wellness Coach, Shae McNamara, explained the raison d’etre of a Life Coach professional. “In layman’s terms a certified Life Coach is someone who comes together in a partnership with their clients, to generate improvements in their potential, in their personal life, as well as in their professional life. Life Coaches construct a creative process that provokes thinking, and allows the clients to take control of their own success.”

He elaborated, “Life Coaches strongly believe that we are all the experts of our own lives, and that we all possess the creativity and the resources needed to achieve our desired results. Wellness is the umbrella of your physical, emotional, occupational, spiritual, social, and intellectual self. It represents facets of you that make you who are, whether you are conscious of it or not.”

“When a person commits to a Life Coach, they are investing in themselves. They are raising their consciousness of their choices that they may have always done unconsciously. The idea is that the individual creates the right action plan that works for them, not what has worked for others.”

McNamara feels that it is very important that the person using the very capable and helpful services of a Certified Life Coach be open to this help. “If the individual is willing to humble themselves by acknowledging that they are not at a state of peace and willing to move forward, whether it is in a conflict, problem or goal, then a Life Coach is the way to go.”

“People are now realizing that emotional well being—being emotionally fit and able to know your real goals—and to be able to move towards them, is just as important as physical fitness. It takes the same discipline as working your body. According to McNamara, “in sessions with a Life Coach the input is 80% client and 20% coach.”

“I have no goals for people I work with specifically, the client runs the show. I help them find the path that their spirit needs to be on. My goal is satisfied when my client is at peace and has pure happiness with themselves and with what they are controlling in their lives. I help them find their path.”

McNamara says he works with the whole person, all facets of their lives, including diet.

Individualism is very important to Life Coaches. They deal with the uniqueness of each human being they work with. “Each client is uniquely different; some are back on their path after a single consultation, some take up to five months. Each individual flows differently and each start at various points off their paths.”

“I am constantly putting pen to paper, jotting down notes to better help my clients reach whatever successes they’re aspiring towards. I build off my successful models and keep enhancing them and creating more, so it brings clarity through their hearts.”

He spoke of some of his successes. “ I have coached individuals who needed to build the confidence to stand up to their boss, bullies, and past guilt; or to just finding the correct action plan process that will give them the best result that they are aspiring to. To date, I have had nothing but success, and if the client still struggled, it was because they still identified with their past and kept that their current reality. All of which is out of my control as a coach, but over time each client experiences their ‘ah-ha moment,’ and they are off running forward.”

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McNamara says that life coaching has been around for awhile, but not in a formal sense. “Now one must go to a life coaching school before they can submit their coaching resumes to become certified under the ICF (International Coaching Federation). You have to go to school and get educated on the process and then get certified.

Elite is the first club in Wisconsin that offers Life Coaching as a service, both oneon-one and in group workshops.”

Life coaching is beneficial and can be done at any age. “I have worked with five year olds to individuals who are seventy, plus. If the individual is willing to acknowledge that they are not at a state of peace and willing to move forward, whether it is in a conflict, problem, or goal, then a Life Coach is the best help for that person.”

McNamara, who has a background as a professional sportsman and coach felt that participating in sports is a wonderful way to learn about life. “Sports are amazing teachers of life. You learn the importance of preparation, commitment, selflessness, learning how to self-asses, learning how to take constructive criticism by not playing victim, and learning humility in winning and losing, and the list goes on.”

He spoke of the different ways to become involved with the services of a Life Coach at Elite. “I do one-on-one, small to big group workshops, as well as teambuilding workshops. If people don’t consciously know if they need to work on themselves, then partaking in a workshop is the best situation. If the client needs the attention and focus from me individually, then having a one-on-one coaching session suits best. It’s all up to the client and their comfort level at the given time.”

As to how many sessions or how much time it would take to work on your goals, he suggested, “Each client is uniquely different, some are back on their path after a consultation, some take five months. Each individual flows differently and each start at various points off their paths. Studies show it takes sixty-six days to create a new habit, so that’s about nine weeks. ICF says an appropriate coaching relationship is from six to twelve weeks. What I find cool is that some of my clients, just keep working with me because they continue to create new goals they want to achieve.

The sessions themselves are thirty to sixty minutes tops, unless we are flowing and I feel they need more time. Clients (also) choose to make the appropriate actions that will align themselves for what they need to do for that week. But I would suggest that sessions are no less than thirty minutes and no more than sixty.”

McNamara will wait until Fall for workshops for the general public. I am also coaching performance workshops for the tennis and basketball programs. I will be coaching four-day summer basketball camps at all Elite clubs, which will include some life training skills, like mental toughness, and self confidence, as well as basketball skills. He said, “I look forward especially to working with teens and preteens.”

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In the latest study, the Population-Based Autism Genetics and Environment Study (PAGES) team, led by Joseph Buxbaum of the Seaver Autism Center of New York’s Mount Sinai Health System, tapped into the powerful research resource provided by Sweden’s universal health registry. Utilizing blood samples collected by this registry, they examined 500,000 common genetic variants spread across the genomes of 3,046 Swedish individuals—466 with strictly defined autism and 2,580 without. This analysis found that people with strictly defined autism tend to share more of certain genetic variants than people without the disorder. While each particular variant may increase autism risk by just a tiny amount, the researchers found that when the effects of hundreds or even thousands of such variants are added together, the odds of developing autism increase significantly.

The PAGES team then combined these data with those from another Swedish study that’s following more than 1.6 million families with more than 14,000 cases of autism. Using sophisticated new statistical methods to analyze the vast amount of data, Buxbaum’s team was able to calculate what proportion of risk of strictly defined autism is genetic, and which kinds of genetic differences contribute to this.

Specifically, they were able to deduce that inherited common variants account for the bulk of the genetic risk for strictly defined autism. Rare inherited variants that interact with other genes to cause autism account for only a small proportion of risk; rare inherited variants that act alone (including mutations inherited in a recessive pattern), also a small part; and rare, spontaneous mutations, another small part. While spontaneous mutations may be in the minority, researchers noted that they may have a disproportionately large impact, perhaps serving as the final trigger for autism in a person whose genome is already filled with high-risk common variants.

All told, genetic factors appear to explain 50–60 percent of a person’s risk of developing strictly defined autism [2]. That still leaves about half of the risk unexplained, most likely caused by non-genetic factors that are often referred to as “environmental factors.” Such factors, for example, may include the environment of the womb during embryonic development or the chemistry of cells during conception.

The debate about whether genetics or environment is responsible for autism has been intense over the last few years. Clearly this study shows the answer is “both/ and” not “either/or.” No doubt there will be lots of additional studies that look at this distribution. But thanks to the collaborative efforts of the PAGES team, we now have a much clearer picture of the genetic “architecture” of strictly defined autism.

The next challenge will be to trace in much greater detail how all of these various genetic factors act individually, as well as in conjunction with one another, to affect brain development. It will also be important to identify how these findings apply to other disorders within the autism spectrum that fall outside the “strictly defined” category. The goal is to translate such knowledge into new strategies for diagnosing, treating, and perhaps even preventing, this extremely challenging group of disorders.

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Participating in Activities You Enjoy More Than Just Fun and Games A number of early studies found that people who are involved in hobbies and other social and leisure pursuits may be at lower risk for (and less likely to develop) some health problems, including dementia.

June feels great. She enjoys gardening, playing cards with friends on Tuesdays and Fridays at the senior center, and taking a water aerobics class at the county indoor pool. She turns 78 this year, but she feels like she’s still in her thirties.

Does June’s active lifestyle have anything to do with her good health and good function? Researchers would likely say “yes.” There are many things you can do to help yourself age well. Physical activity, exercise, and making healthy food choices are the cornerstones for most suggestions about healthy aging. But emerging research also indicates the possibility that engaging in social and productive activities you enjoy, like taking an art class or volunteering in your community or with your place of worship, may also help maintain your wellbeing. A number of early studies found that people who are involved in hobbies and other social and leisure pursuits may be at lower risk for (and less likely to develop) some health problems, including dementia.

They might even live longer. In one study, older adults who reported participating in social activities (e.g., played games, belonged to social groups, traveled) or meaningful, productive activities (e.g., had paid or unpaid jobs, gardened) lived longer than people who did not.1/2 Researchers are exploring if participation theseAM final pg bridgeway healthwise ad_Layout 1 3/23/12in11:18

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Melvin has not quite felt like himself since he retired. He worked at the same job for over 50 years and enjoyed his daily routine. Now, Melvin misses catching up with his customers and hearing about their families.

He misses teaching new employees the ins and outs of the trade. He misses waking up feeling like he has a purpose. Melvin heard about a program at a library where retired people volunteer to help children with homework. He thinks that might be a good idea for him.

Research shows that people who are sociable, generous, and goal-oriented may be happier and less depressed than other people. Sitting at home alone could help explain why Melvin is not feeling like himself.

Volunteering might help Melvin feel better. According to researchers, older adults who participate in what they believe are meaningful activities, like volunteering in their communities, say they feel healthier and happier. For example, older adult volunteers from an urban community worked approximately 15 hours a week in their neighborhood public elementary schools, in a special program designed to improve children’s school success. Researchers learned that the older volunteers increased their cognitive, social, and physical activity Page 1

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When Maria was younger, she took part in rallies for local issues and even went to Washington, DC, to hear Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I have a dream” speech.

Maria is proud she participated in these events. She cur rently serves lunch at a homeless shelter twice a week but is looking for a second activity. Maria has been learning about the problems with the environment and wants to get involved in finding a solution. She thinks it would be a good way to volunteer her time and give back.

Many causes need help from volunteers. For example, groups that help homeless people need volunteers to serve meals or organize clothing donations. The USO needs people to send care packages to soldiers stationed overseas. Animal shelters need help caring for dogs and cats. Senior groups need aides to help people with disabilities run their errands. Researchers have found that older adults, like Maria, who take part in these types of activities often do so to make a difference in their communities and feel good about what they are doing.

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MEDICARE IS HERE TO STAY

By Karyl Richson, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Milwaukee, WI Medicare went into effect 48 years ago on July 1, 1966. Earlier that same year, Medicare workers went door to door trying to get seniors to sign up. Medicare was not the cornerstone then that it is today and people did not know whether it was going to work for the long haul.

Now, nearly half a century later, Medicare remains one of the most popular government programs in the nation.

We can’t see the future, but one thing’s for sure: Medicare is here to stay. Medicare provides health insurance to more than 50 million Americans. Forty-two million are people age 65 and older and the other 8 million are younger and have disabilities.

Most people first become eligible for Medicare at age 65.

The four parts of Medicare are parts A, B, C, and D. • Part A (Hospital Insurance) helps cover inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing care, hospice care, and home health care. Most people get Medicare Part A premiumfree since it is earned by working and paying Social Security taxes.

• Part B (Medical Insurance) helps cover services from doctors and other outpatient health care providers, outpatient care, home health care, durable medical equipment, and some preventive services. Most people pay a monthly premium for Part B. In 2014, the premium for most people is $104.90, the same as it was in 2013. Some high-income individuals pay more than the standard premium. Your Medicare Part B premium also can be higher if you do not enroll when you are first eligible, also known as your initial enrollment period. There also is a Medicare Part B deductible of $147 in 2014.

• Part C (Medicare Advantage) allows you to choose to receive all of your health care services through a provider organization. This plan includes all benefits and services covered under Part A and Part B, usually includes Medicare prescription drug coverage, and may include extra benefits and services at an extra cost. You must have Part A and Part B to enroll in Part C. Monthly premiums vary depending on your state, private insurer, and whether you select a health maintenance organization or a preferred provider organization.

• Part D (Medicare prescription drug coverage) helps cover the cost of prescription drugs. Many people pay a premium for Part D. However, people with low income and resources may qualify for extra help from Social Security to pay the premium and deductible. To see if you qualify for extra help visit www.socialsecurity.gov/prescriptionhelp.

Will you be age 65 soon? Even if you decide not to retire, you should consider applying for Medicare. You can apply in less than 10 minutes using our online Medicare application. Do it today at www.socialsecurity.gov/medicareonly.

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By Karyl Richson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Milwaukee, WI If you believe in going all the way or not going at all, there’s a day to celebrate your extreme ways. July 26 is All or Nothing Day. Not a day for the undecided, All or Nothing Day is dedicated to the idea of making decisions and plunging in. Whether it’s overcoming an agonizing fear, trying something you’ve always wanted to try, or making a big decision and seeing it through, All or Nothing Day is your chance to make it happen.

All or Nothing Day is a great day to think about your retirement—whether it’s right in front of you or looming on the horizon. When is the right time for you to retire? Choosing when to retire is an important decision, but it’s also a personal choice and one you should carefully consider. There is no one-size-fits-all answer. Social Security offers a list of factors to consider in the publication, When to Start Receiving Retirement Benefits, available at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs.

If you’re a young or middle-aged worker, you still have time to ponder that decision. But don’t wait to begin saving for your retirement. Start saving now and go in all the way. The more you save, the more comfortable your retirement can be.

And remember, Social Security retirement benefits were not intended to be your sole source of retirement income and planning early will make for a comfortable retirement.

Social Security provides two top-rated online tools to help you plan for your retirement. First is the Retirement Estimator, which gives you immediate and personalized retirement benefit estimates. The Retirement Estimator is convenient and secure, and lets you create “what if” scenarios. For instance, you can change your “stop work” dates or expected future earnings to create and compare different retirement options. If you have a few minutes, you have time to check it out at www. socialsecurity.gov/estimator.

Another great tool is your own my Social Security account. Here you can get instant estimates of your future benefits and verify that your earnings history is correct with your own, free my Social Security account. Visit www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount and join the millions of people who have already created their accounts to help plan for retirement.

You can get Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62, but if you retire before your full retirement age (currently age 66, but gradually increasing to age 67), your benefits will be reduced, based on your age. If you retire at age 62, your benefit would be about 25 percent lower than what it would be if you waited until you reach full retirement age. Find out your full retirement age by using our Retirement Age Calculator at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/ageincrease.htm. You may choose to keep working even beyond your full retirement age. If you do, you can increase your future Social Security benefits—up until age 70.

Applying for Social Security retirement doesn’t have to be an “all or nothing” decision. Whether you want to retire at age 62, your full retirement age, or even later, you can apply when you feel like it. When you’re ready to take that plunge, you can apply online for retirement benefits at www.socialsecurity.gov.

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Independent Retirement Communities are for active adults who want to live life to the fullest. Community living provides the opportunity to enjoy maintenance free living, financial security, fitness programs, healthy dining, socialization and educational sessions. Mowing the grass, shoveling the snow, repairing the kitchen faucet or paying real estate taxes can become a thing of the past. Before you can make a decision it is important to understand what senior community life is all about.

Some seniors have been misinformed and believe that Independent Retirement Communities are for “old folks” who belong in nursing homes, or need daily care. This is certainly not true. Independent Retirement Communities offer the best in senior living options and keep seniors young at heart. Research shows that the more active and social you are, the longer you live, and the healthier you remain.

Independent Retirement Communities are more affordable than you ever imagined! If you add up the cost of annual repair and maintenance on your home, along with taxes, lawn care costs, utilities, etc, you might find that living in an Independent Retirement Community is the same cost or less! Retirement communities offer wide range of amenities to enhance your lifestyle.

Indoor/outdoor swimming pools, recreation centers, exercise rooms, libraries, craft rooms, laundry services,

housekeeping, and transportation are all possible options. On campus restaurant style dining, cafés and bistros can take the work out of meal preparation as well as offer a chance to dine with friends. Independent Retirement Communities increase socialization and offer the opportunity to make new friends! From the moment you arrive, the sense of community and togetherness is apparent. Although there is plenty of time for relaxation in your own apartment there are also many activities designed to bring residents together - women’s groups, men’s groups, bridge clubs, fitness groups, craft classes, book discussion groups, and many more options…you name it, it’s probably available!

Another benefit is transportation. Some seniors enjoy driving for many years, and others prefer not to drive especially during inclement weather. Either way, you will feel right at home using your own car or enjoying the luxury of door to door service. Transportation to the grocery store, doctor appointments, and local shopping malls is available.

Adult children feel great about their parents choice to live in an Independent Retirement Community. They love knowing that if anything happens, help is not far away. The fact that so many people are looking out for their parents safety and health gives great peace of mind. The level of activity and sense of community is

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A Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) like Tudor Oaks offers multiple levels of care. This type of retirement community gives active seniors the ability to enjoy an independent lifestyle with the knowledge that all of their needs will be met should their health care situation change.

A Senior Apartment Complex offers senior apartments with few if any amenities. Seniors in this community will need to move again if their needs change. It is interesting to note that the monthly rent over a period of time could use the saved funds that would have allowed the senior to enter a CCRC and have a continuum of care available.

Choosing the correct senior living community ensures that you or your loved one will have every opportunity to fully enjoy retirement, amidst a community of peers, with a full-range of activities in a safe environment. One of the most important things you can do when considering your retirement years is to plan ahead. Addressing financial and health issues early keeps families from having to deal with a crisis later.

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By Molly Ratke, MPT With summer just around the corner, it is time to dust the winter cobwebs off of your workout clothing and equipment, pull your bike out from the basement, and get your body back in shape for the summer. Here are a few tips for preparing yourself for summer activity: 1. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to warm up your body before engaging in physical activity.

Although everyone knows that it is necessary to warm up your body for a few minutes before beginning to exercise, some people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize that the same applies to yard work and household chores. Be sure to stretch or take a few minutes to get your muscles warm prior to beginning the activity. This is especially important if you have not been active all winter. It is essential to take the appropriate steps early in order to prevent later injuries so you can experience an enjoyable summer season.

2. Start slow and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t overexert yourself.

After a long winter without much exercise, you need to perform your activities in moderation. You have probably lost strength, endurance, and flexibility over the winter months. Yard work such as pulling weeds, lifting and moving patio furniture, and mowing the lawn all require you to use muscles that probably werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t used much during the winter. Therefore, it is important to perform these activities in short increments, providing yourself with an ample amount of time to get these activities accomplished. When lifting furniture, always remember to lift with your knees and not with your back. It is also important to try not to keep yourself in one position for too long when gardening.

3. Choose activities that are within your ability.

Even if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve neglected to exercise all winter, it is never too late to start working out again. When beginning a strength training program, you should start with light weights and fewer repetitions. As you get back into your program, you can slowly increase the weight and repetitions. When starting up a walking or running program again, start slowly by easing yourself into a daily routine that lasts for approximately 30-45 minutes. You should expect to be a little sore for up to 24 hours after you exercise.

4. Take the necessary precautions in the warm weather.

Summers in Wisconsin tend to be more on the hot and humid side. Make sure to keep yourself hydrated. You can lose up to a quart of water per hour when active outside in the summer sun. It is important to drink water before, during, and after participating in physical activity. Water is better than sports drinks for rehydrating your body because it is absorbed more quickly than the sports drinks. It is also important to avoid strenuous exercising and yard work in hot weather during the peak hours of the day. Try to perform your activities in the early morning or early evening in order to avoid the heat and humidity. Finally, it is important to wear loose fitting clothing while exercising or performing yard work. Wearing such clothing will help to keep your body cooler.

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Don’t let poor vision cloud your future. to determine the prescription for the IOL implant that will restore focusing ability in your eye.

What happens before surgery?

Daniel Paskowitz, MD, PhD, an eye surgeon with credentials from Harvard and Johns Hopkins, explains, “We enter information regarding the length of the eye and curvature of the cornea into a special computer that calculates the power of IOL which would best restore vision to pre-cataract levels. We then customize the type of implant and surgical technique to fit the patient’s needs—taking into consideration overall health, any diabetic or retinal problems, lifestyle, and other factors. We never lose sight of the fact that even though our practice has performed tens of thousands of cataract procedures, each patient is unique and is treated accordingly.”

How does the lens implant restore vision?

Eye Care Specialists ophthalmologist and surgeon Michael Raciti, MD, explains, “After the cloudy lens (about the size of an aspirin) has been removed, an artificial lens implant is placed permanently inside the eye to provide focusing ability, peripheral (side) vision, and depth perception. Standard IOLs are like miniature internal contact lenses set for a single prescription power—usually to provide clear vision in the distance for driving, watching TV, and other tasks. Most patients with these lenses still need reading glasses or bifocals. Newer ‘premium’ IOLs can adjust for astigmatism or provide multiple focusing zones with less dependence on glasses.

Your surgeon will help you determine which type of IOL is best for your eye, health, budget and lifestyle.”

What happens during surgery?

Cataract surgery is performed on an outpatient basis using local anesthesia (often just drops to numb the eye). Typically, a no-stitch, self-sealing micro-incision is made to remove the cataract and insert the lens implant. Utilizing these advanced techniques, the procedure itself usually takes only about 15-30 minutes and total time at the outpatient surgery center is about 2-3 hours.

What happens after surgery?

After surgery, patients go home and resume most activities within hours. Their vision noticeably improves within days. “Most people are so pleased with seeing things brighter and clearer, that they can’t wait to have their other eye done,” notes David Scheidt, OD, a medical optometrist who assists with the pre- and post-operative care of Eye Care Specialists’ patients.

Are cataracts preventable?

Cataracts cannot be prevented.

Cataract development may be delayed or slowed, however, by wearing sunglasses and hats with brims, eating a balanced diet high in healthy nutrients (vitamins, minerals and antioxidants) and low in fat and sugar, avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol intake, and We offer a unique blend of comfort, care, dignity and recreational keeping your blood sugar under opportunities. Our advanced wellness programs help maximize the control if you have diabetes.

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The good news about assisted living is that seniors don’t have to lose their independence even if they need a little assistance. Assisted living services provide the extra “helping hands” that enable individuals to remain independent. Support services can range from minimal assistance such as help with medication administration or personal cares to higher level services such as diabetes management or specialized care for individuals with dementia.

The look of assisted living has changed dramatically over the last two decades.

Today you can find many different types of facilities, some offering a much broader range of services than in the past, administered by an increasingly more skilled and professional staff. For example, Laureate Group, the largest senior housing provider in Southeast Wisconsin, have full-time Registered Nurses on staff at each of their communities. Laureate Group believes that having RNs on-site is essential to providing quality care to a population with increased acuity levels. Janet Fine, Executive Director of Laurel Oaks said, “The advantage of having full-time RNs on staff is the expertise they bring to each interaction with a resident and their ability to act on the information they get from their ongoing assessments.” Fine also added that, “Having RNs on staff has made a significant impact on the assisted living program.”

More Good News — Choice Assisted living services can be provided in a variety of settings - ranging from a single room to one or two bedroom apartments with full kitchen and private bath.

The services available can vary greatly from one provider to another. But, typically you will find the following types of services in an assisted living setting: • Meals • Housekeeping/laundry service • Transportation services • Medication management • Assistance with personal cares and activities of daily living • 24 hour staffing and emergency response • On-site conveniences (beauty/barber shop, conveniences store, bank, etc.)

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Pam Mainz, Sales & Marketing at Merril Hills Manor Connect To Fun A Senior Community offers residents a number of activities and events to enjoy on a daily basis. A community is designed to enrich the lives of our residents through physical, mental, and social stimulation. These activities can include live music, scenic drives, special presenters, art classes, Wii games, trivia, brain games and a variety of other engaging events. A cornerstone of our philosophy is to keep residents connected to the community and to their family, which is very important to the wellness of our residents and their family members. Staff should assist with emails to family members including events, calendars, menus, and more. Video conferencing via Skype terminals and our computer stations allow our residents and their families to talk and communicate with each other as often as they like!

Kick Back And Relax When seniors aren’t joining friends at a community gathering, residents can be found relaxing in the many common spaces located throughout a senior community.

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An outdoor garden area. From walking clubs to outdoor planters, a outdoor area is a thriving part of our community. Residents and family members can also be found in many common areas spread throughout a community, enjoying some alone time with a good book or visiting with friends by the fireplace.

Live healthy, live happy A senior community mus provide the best nutrition for total wellness around. The locally sourced menu items prepared by our chefs not only look incredible—they taste amazing too! Chefs and their staff prepare all of our meals are prepared with fresh, natural ingredients and zero pre-made products. Hydration program includes two fruit or vegetable smoothies per day and also non-alcoholic cranberry martinis to each resident. Not only do these antioxidant-packed concoctions taste great, but they also help prevent urinary tract infections, blood sugar issues, hydration problems, and other medical concerns that can affect seniors. The goal is always to provide our residents with recipes that promote a healthy and wholesome lifestyle.

Care that’s always there Clinical and care services are available to our residents 24 hours a day. A welltrained healthcare team is dedicated to providing physical, mental, and spiritual support through quality care. All clinical and care services are overseen by our Nurse Administrator and nursing assistants, with each service personalized to meet each of our resident’s preferences and needs. The Senior Lifestyle approach to clinical services focuses on the total wellness of residents, incorporating the best healthcare in a therapeutic atmosphere. Clinical services and personalized programs include: Diabetic, Incontinence, Fall Prevention, Nutrition, Foot Care, Alzheimer and dementia programs, Hospice Care, Sliding Scale Insulin care, Colostomy and Catheter care, Oxygen care, Wound Care, and Short-term Care, just to name a few.

Worry-free lifestyle with just a simple lease While some communities insist on new residents being responsible for huge, nonrefundable payments up-front, other communities like to do things a little differently.

A community should care about not only the physical and emotional well-being of our residents, but their financial health as well. A community can offers both private and semi-private living arrangements, with different floor plan options and a number of amenities.

Merrill Hills Manor is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community like no other in the region. Within two miles of us you will find hospitals, rehabilitation centers, restaurants, pharmacies, and many more attractions and conveniences.

For more information about Merril Hills Manor and our monthly events contactPam Mainz at (262) 574-0000., 3217 Fiddlers Creek Dr Waukesha, WI 53188 or visti www.seniorlifestyle.com/property/merrill-hills-manor. Check out our Youtube video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLn4c4aoCaM.

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LOVE<<page 30 the moment of diagnosis through recovery. If we only view cancer as the monster we need to attack, how can we learn what it is here to teach us? How can we reclaim our life from what we feel may be its many causes? These are the nuggets of learning that carry the capacity for us all to free ourselves from its threat and restore wholeness during our journey. How can we awaken the alchemist within us and transform every atom in our cells into luminosity and light? As we seek its elusive and often hidden “medicine”, we may even learn to live in a way that makes us “bad hosts” for it, to prevent it from resurfacing. This is the framework that must accompany the diagnosis of cancer to offer patients the best outcome.

When fear is handed to patients in the exam room, a cascade of events occurs.

First, they dissociate to enable them to actually “take in” the diagnosis. A part of them becomes paralyzed as their limbic system engages for survival. This is the part of the brain that is activated for fight-or-flight. Trauma enters the emotional body, disrupting their electrical system, creating an unsettled, chaotic feeling of shock that remains present for months and sometimes years. Many describe this as a feeling of “static in their field”. Patients have a hard time feeling settled and empowered. They find it difficult to engage their imagination where they can access solutions and become seekers. This is where they can also gain access to their inner wisdom, instinct and insight, and the healing power of Sophia, the Divine Feminine, whose power and capacity lays dormant waiting for connection. Cancer or any disease carries the potential for activating this. The fear handed out subverts their connection with this intrinsic power which regulates their inner pharmacy, capable of more healing than we can imagine, more than even the medical system can understand. It subverts their access to the ‘stuff of soul’ where quantum healing awaits.

The physiology of the stress response and the impact of chronic stress on the body/mind is well known throughout the scientific literature. Its impact on the endocrine system is erosive and thwarts the regenerative power of cells. Cell to cell communication is impaired and growth hormone in the pituitary gland is suppressed.

Insulin receptors malfunction and the adrenals wear out. The entire delicate web of hormonal and endocrine communication is harmed. Under stress, the tapestry of these delicately woven systems unravels and its threads begin to fray and tear. Under stress, the very molecules of the body degenerate denying access to the luminous.

We become uncreative and unimaginative. We lose faith in possibility and our lens of perception turns negative. We risk feeling like ‘victims, waiting to be rescued’.

Cancer has been normalized by society as a terminal disease, one that leaves little hope for recovery. Recovery is termed ‘survivorship’ and the adopted identity of ‘cancer survivor’ becomes a badge that defines the end of the battle. Meanwhile, the energy of cancer alongside fear hangs in the rafters, waiting. Fear is intricately linked with ‘survivorship’.

It lies huddled in the background, surfacing with the slightest symptom. Fear ultimately causes chronic stress. The immune system feels its cold claws, as they scrape even lightly upon the psyche and imagination.

Creating a new framework to support patients with cancer has the potential to change its face and its course. The negative thought forms where fear and death are kept at bay, can be transmuted into opportunities for seeking the growth and healing this diagnosis evokes. Such an approach has the potential to change its course and significantly improve its outcomes. I believe this is truly possible but will take an effort on all our parts to reframe what we accept. Our greatest effort will be to embody the awareness that is required to shift the traction from fear that has been normalLOVE>>page 31

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WEIGHT<<page 6 • Try adding a new activity to an exercise routine. It will activate more muscles and change the way the body is used. For instance, if you typically walk daily, swim or bike instead. Add high-intensity cardio intervals to a low-intensity workout. If there’s a fun, new dance class to try, this is a good time.

• Switch the type of workout. For example, trade an aerobic session for a strength-training or muscle-toning class. This can increase lean muscle mass and jump-start the metabolic rate.

• Spread out daily food intake to fuel metabolism over a longer period of time.

Add a few mini-meals each day, going from three meals to five, without adding calories. Make sure breakfast is a solid meal, because it results in better concentration and higher energy throughout the day.

Use patience and persistence as tools in the journey to overall wellness. Weightloss plateaus will happen along the way - but they can be overcome.

TOPS Club Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is the original weight-loss support and wellness education organization. Founded more than 63 years ago, TOPS is the only nonprofit, noncommercial weight-loss organization of its kind. TOPS promotes successful weight management with a “Real People. Real Weight Loss.®” philosophy that combines support from others at weekly chapter meetings, healthy eating, regular exercise, and wellness information. TOPS has about 170,000 members – male and female, age seven and older – in nearly 10,000 chapters throughout the United States and Canada.

Visitors are welcome to attend their first Independent TOPS meeting free of charge. Membership is affordable at just $28 per year, plus nominal chapter fees. To find a local chapter, view www.tops.org or call (800) 932-8677.

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LOVE<<page 30 ized that ultimately predicts and defines the course of cancer or any illness.

Medicine is at a crossroads, a gateway, where it needs to transform into a system that offers more love and hope, and where exploration and education are honored as core values. As a practicing physician, I have carried this framework alongside my expertise and have learned to love deeply and widely along the way. I have felt my heart expand and my wisdom grow, but most of all I have grown to honor the sacred contract with my patients and their loved ones, who have chosen me as their companion, and walk with them through sickness into health and often into a transformed life. For this, I am profoundly humbled and deeply grateful.

And regarding the couple in the café, in that moment of witnessing their love, my heart leapt towards them with a loving and supportive embrace as they left to continue their courageous journey through the hills and valleys ahead. Their very presence was a gift and an inspiration to me as a physician and a person who feels deeply. Even though they may never read this article or know how deeply they touched my heart, somewhere in the tapestry of the Universe that weaves us all together, I hope they do. I want them to know that their love, kindness, and courage were witnessed and deepened many around them in more ways than they could have imagined. ©August, 2014 Kalpana (Rose) M. Kumar M.D., CEO and Medical Director , The Ommani Center for Integrative Medicine, Pewaukee, WI. www.ommanicenter.com Author of newly released 2nd Edition - Becoming Real: Reclaiming Your Health in Midlife 2014, Medial Press.

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