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t’s already been one year since Healthy Cells Magazine started in the Quad Cities and I have been truly humbled how Healthy Cells Magazine has been embraced by both the medical community and our loyal readers. Healthy Cells Magazine is now available in over 700 locations in the metro Quad Cities, including Muscatine, Clinton, DeWitt, Geneseo and Aledo.

Now, I never write a letter from the publisher, and this will probably be the only one I do. I don’t think you are picking up Healthy Cells Magazine to read my witty banter about my “crazy working mom with three kids” life and how sleep is a hot commodity for me.

The goal of Healthy Cells Magazine is to provide positive health information to the public for free. Period. I always joke that I am the last person who should be publishing a health and wellness magazine, and trust me, I learn just as much, when I receive articles from our advertisers, as you do.

The feedback I receive every month, whether it’s from articles that Healthy Cells Magazine readers’ memorize, or when an advertiser is on the cover and talks about how they become mobbed in public places is really amazing to me. I am still impressed when I read a Doctor of the Month nomination. These stories make me believe we are on the right path here and there is a need that we are filling for health and wellness information.

Healthy Cells Magazine has blazed a path this year with the Senior Living Tour. I recognized the need for seniors and their families, who are interested in senior housing, but feel uncomfortable seeking one on one information. The Senior Living Tour allows seniors and their families to get this information and their questions answered in a friendly environment. Everyone who had attended the 2010 Quad City tour was very happy with the event, and I look forward to the second annual QC tour, which will be in September 2011.

The folks in Clinton, IA didn’t want to be left out, so we are creating our first Clinton area Senior Living Tour, which will be May 10, 2011. Please check out this issue to learn more about the Clinton tour.

I want to give a special thanks to Erin Keith, of Candid Moment Photography, who does all my cover shots and feature article photos.

She has always gone above and beyond for Healthy Cells Magazine and I want her to know it’s appreciated.

I also need to thank my husband, Geoff, and my kids for putting up with my crazy antics and general bossiness all year. Thanks guys!

But really, I just want to thank my advertisers for all their support.

Without them, Healthy Cells Magazine would not be possible. It’s because of their generosity we are able to provide this publication free to you.

Healthy Cells Owner, Laurie Hutcheson, with her husband Geoff, sons Jake, Matthew and Drew and dog Gracie.

“These stories make me believe we are on the right path here and there is a need that we are filling for health and wellness information.”

Sincerely,

Laurie Hutcheson Owner, Healthy Cells Magazine, Quad Cities March 2011 — Quad Cities — ­ Healthy Cells Magazine — Page 3

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2011 Volume 2, Issue 3

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Thank You Quad Cities

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Doctor Of The Month: Dr. Robert Scranton, DC

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Financial Health: The Young & Protected

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Emotional: The Importance of “Life Care”

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Physical: Virtual Colonoscopy

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Nutritional Applying 2010 Dietary Guidelines to Everyday Eating

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Body Health: Foot Care

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Service To The Community: Metropolitan Medical Laboratory

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Complete Control: Bedwetting

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Senior Living Tour: Seniors Get a Taste of Real Living

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Health From Your Pet: Pet Therapy

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Skin Care: New Options in The QC for Body Contouring and Facial Rejuvenation

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Personal Safety: Practical Self Defense Tips & Techniques

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Family Health: Beat The Colon Cancer Odds

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Healthcare Coverage: Check Out Benefit Changes

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Grief Recovery: “Heart VS. Smart!”

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Remodel You Lifestyle: Regaining Their Lives After Losing 200 Pounds

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Healthy Cells Magazine is intended to heighten awareness of health and fitness information and does not suggest diagnosis or treatment. This information is not a substitute for medical attention. See your healthcare professional for medical advice and treatment. The opinions, statements, and claims expressed by the columnists, advertisers, and contributors to Healthy Cells Magazine are not necessarily those of the editors or publisher.

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So I went through school and I actually have an accounting degree. I was working as a financial analyst for Florsheim in Chicago when I was in a car accident. My right arm was shoved upward into my body and was so painful that I couldn’t raise my arm above my shoulder.

So I went to an MD, who gave me the triple treat, muscle relaxers, pain killers and anti-inflammatory medication. It did no good. Then they had me try physical therapy, which I did for 3 months, which was pain and torture and I was in total agony. So then the doctor put me on a new triple treat, I cycled through that for 2 ½ years. I was 23 years old, and a volleyball player who couldn’t play because I couldn’t raise my arm. My doctor then suggested surgery. He said he didn’t know what was wrong with my arm and what he would fix, but he would figure it out when he got in there. I just thought that was wrong, and didn’t go through with the surgery.

My friend suggested a chiropractor. The chiropractor determined that from the auto accident, I had nerve damage in my neck, a disc was bulging, and 3 joints were misaligned in my shoulders. After 4 months of working with that chiropractor, I was back to playing volleyball. And 17 years after the accident, I feel fine. I never got that surgery.

I thought I would like to be a chiropractor; to be able to help people instead of sitting in a cubicle crunching numbers all day. The chiropractor I was working with suggested I go to Palmer, even though he didn’t graduate from Palmer. So sports injuries are really part of my passion due to the experience I had that changed my life so dramatically.

Dr. Robert Scranton, DC Chiropractor

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his is a first for Healthy Cells. I received 2 nominations for the same doctor. Dr. Scranton was nominated by Michelle Concannon of Taylor Ridge, IL and Jill Adkins of Moline, IL. Michelle had this to say about Dr. Scranton, “He spends time educating me so I feel I am getting a permanent solution for my health problems.”

Dr. Scranton also sees Michelle’s grandmother, who has gotten pain relief in her neck, shoulder and hip. Jill had suffered for over 20 years of back problems, which wasn’t cured with MRI’s, steroid shots, anti-inflammatories and muscle relaxers, physical therapy, acupuncture and chiropractic. Even though she had gone to other chiropractors, Dr. Scranton was able to relieve her pain immediately. Jill’s story sounds a lot like Dr. Scranton’s story, who is married, with 2 children and lives in Moline.

Healthy Cells: What made you want to be a Chiropractor?

Dr. Scranton: When I was 10 or 12 years old, my dad had injured his back lifting something. He ended up going through 3 back surgeries and never got better. Someone introduced him to a chiropractor, and after seeing him, he got relief from his back pain, so that was always in the back of my head.

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HC: What’s the best part of your job?

Dr.: I guess to help people with the chronic problems that they’ve had for 10-20-30 years and they have been told that there was nothing they could do and would just have to deal with it; those people that haven’t been under chiropractic care.

It’s like if a fuel pump goes out in a car. If you fix everything in the car but the fuel pump, the car is still not going to work. Chiropractic is the same way. If you have a chiropractic issue and don’t visit a chiropractor, it’s never going to get any better.

HC: What’s the worst part of your job?

Dr.: When patients become friends and having to say goodbye when they move away or pass away.

HC: What is one of your most memorable patients or story?

Dr.: I have a patient from Baldwin, IA, which is about an hour away. She was referred to us for her fibromyalgia that she has had for 20 years. It was so bad that she had to quit working. She stopped doing daily activities and had to use a walker and a wheelchair most of the time.

She couldn’t walk from the bedroom to the kitchen. Her husband drove her here for her appointments.

She had some nerve damage that we worked on.

She started to get rid of the wheelchair, then the walker, then the cane. Her daily activities returned. She was able to start driving again, and was able to drive down here by herself.

“He spends time educating me so I feel I am getting a permanent solution for my health problems.”

HC: How long did that take her?

Dr.: I would say after 6 months, she was 80% better. It took another year for her to say she doesn’t have fibromyalgia.

HC: Do you find it a challenge to educate people about chiropractic, in general. Although, that may not be much of an issue around here!

Dr.: It can be. Here, we have new patients go through an orientation. Once patients understand their problem and what’s being done to correct it and realize they will get better in a shorter period of time.

Some patients go through the orientation class and get it right away.

For some people, it takes 2-3 times to get it before they get the prevention they need.

I had one patient that would come in off and on for 10-11 years, and she would come in til she felt better, then stop until she felt bad again. When she figured out to come in on a regular basis, she began notice she had better digestion, she was sleeping better, feeling younger. That’s fun to see that light bulb go on and then they decide to take care of their health.

Prevention is the best part. Chiropractic is really the only form of prevention in health care. When MD’s say prevention, it’s really early detection. Mammograms, colon tests, it’s really trying to find the problem early enough, but it’s not preventing the condition. We catch dysfunction in the nervous system. If you have a chiropractic problem, only a chiropractor can solve it.

Do you have a doctor that has gone the extra mile for you? Send your nominations to: Doctor of the Month 2807 W 35th St Davenport, IA 52806 Email: qchealthycells@gmail.com

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emotional

The Importance of “Life Care”

By Nancy Stockwell, Marketing Consultant, Ridgecrest Village

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f life came with a label it would say “handle with care.” We all need some “life care”. However both life and care can mean different things to different people. Maybe we can generalize.

How do we “care” for our lives? To simplify we can think of two separate but connected parts of life, our body and our spirit. So to care for our lives we need to care for our physical health and our spiritual well-being.

As we age we typically fall into a vicious pattern that sounds something like this…

“Yes, I’m getting older but I’m not old.” “Oh, that? It’s nothing, I’m just getting older but I’m not old yet!” “The doctor says that I should get some test done and consider getting someone to help me with housework! I told him I’m getting older but I’m not old, I don’t need that yet!”

We all need help at some point. We don’t want to ask for it because that would be admitting we need help and that it is true, we are getting older. When we need the most help and care is often when most of us refuse it. We deny ourselves the “life care” we need when we need it most.

The best way to care for our loved ones, is to care for ourselves.

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the “denial disease” strikes. Look now for an independent living or assisted living community that fits your lifestyle and will provide the “life care” you need.

Physical needs mean more than getting a yearly doctor’s exam. Of course eating right and staying active are very important, but there are other considerations too. Make sure that your physical environment is safe. Independent and assisted living communities are designed for the specific needs of mature adults (i.e. single level living, raised toilet seats, lowered cabinets), trained staff is available for emergency and non-emergency needs, nutritious and delicious meals and fitness programs, all things to help us remain active and happy!

“When we need the most help and care is often when most of us refuse it. We deny ourselves the “life care” we need when we need it most.”

Caring for the spirit is more than you might imagine also. At most independent and assisted living communities you can “feed your soul” by building new relationships and meeting some of the best friends of your life. You can learn new hobbies or find new volunteer opportunities. Caring for our spirit can mean continuing to recognize and realize our life’s passion and purpose and fulfilling it without compromise.

Whether that is through volunteerism, relationships or by continuing your life’s spiritual journey with religious involvement, the opportunity will be there for you at an independent or assisted living community just like it is in your home community.

The trend is to almost stop caring for one’s self as we age because in doing so we face some of life’s difficult and inevitable choices. The “disease of denial” may be the most detrimental to our over all quality of life. Don’t live in the fear and denial of aging when you can live in the love, laughter and light of life.

At Ridgecrest Village we offer a complete Life Care Program that provides for all levels of health care including Independent and Assisted Living, Memory-Loss Neighborhood and Crest Health Center/skilled nursing. Our Life Care Program ensures that couples who have shared their lives together can continue to live “under one roof” together.

If you would like more information on the Life Care Program or to take a tour at Ridgecrest Village, call Bob Morrison or Nancy Stockwell at 563-388-3271 and make yourself at home.

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Virtual Colonoscopy:

An Excellent Alternative For Colon Cancer Screening

By Nathan Durick, MD, Advanced Radiology, S.C.

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arch is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness month. According to the Center for Disease Control, Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women. Along with the CDC, the American Cancer Society has recently accepted and recommended virtual colonoscopy as a screening test for colon cancer prevention. Both organizations strongly recommend regular colon screening for everyone over the age of 50.

Put “virtual” in front of any word and the concept becomes an instant trend. Fortunately for this new technology and for future patients, “virtual” colonoscopy (or CT colonography) is here to stay. This advanced technology is available in the Quad City area and is modeled after the premier program in the country at the University of WisconsinMadison. The test involves a simple and quick oral colonic preparation.

Next, the patient undergoes a quick (30-50 seconds) low dose CT scan after a small amount of CO2 is instilled via a small catheter in the rectum. After a 3D reconstruction, the radiologist is able to virtually “fly through” the colon on a hunt for significant polyps. The low dose CT scan also allows for a limited evaluation of the other solid organs in the patient’s abdomen and pelvis, including the aorta.

Recent advances in CT technology and software have now made this diagnostic examination ready for prime time. Numerous recent articles have been published in esteemed medical journals (New England Journal of Medicine, etc.) validating this technology as a safe and reliable screening exam as well as a complimentary test to traditional optical colonoscopy. Over 8,000 patients have safely undergone this test at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and even more worldwide.

As with any new test, it is important to weigh the risks and benefits.

With virtual colonoscopy, polyps cannot be removed. Thus, if you have a positive test - a same day or next day traditional optical colonoscopy has to be performed. However, if you are a patient without symptoms, the likelihood of a significant polyp is approx. 10%. This means the great majority of patients can undergo this single exam, without the risk of colon perforation, bleeding or sedation complications.

Upon the recommendation of the American Cancer Society, many insurance companies (i.e. United Healthcare, CIGNA) have expanded coverage to include screening virtual colonoscopy exams, with more considering it.

Additionally, the state of Illinois has mandated that all insurance companies include coverage for virtual colonoscopies in their plans. Check with your carrier to see that they offer coverage for this valuable test.

If you are over the age of 50, chances are your physician has ordered a colonoscopy. And, chances are, you are putting it off because of embarrassment or aversion to the procedure. Virtual colonoscopy offers a fast, effective and minimally invasive option for colon cancer screening and prevention.

This cutting edge technology is available in the Quad Cities, making colon cancer screening a priority in the region. For more information, please call Advanced Imaging Center at (309) 743-0445 or visit our website at www.qcradiology.com.

Polyp as seen on traditional optical colonoscopy

Polyp as seen with Virtual Colonoscopy

Polyp as seen with Virtual Colonoscopy

Normal, healthy colon as seen with Virtual Colonoscopy

Some additional benefits include: • Clear, detailed 3D images are produced •N o need for sedation or pain relievers. Immediate discharge home or back to work.

• Less expensive than traditional colonoscopy – about 1/3 the cost.

•E xcellent alternative for patients on blood thinners or with breathing problems.

•A pproximately 90% of patients have a normal exam with no further testing required.

Virtual colonoscopy is beginning to be recognized by insurance companies as an effective test to detect colon cancer. Currently, many companies only cover virtual colonoscopy exams when the traditional optical colonoscopy has failed or the patient is on strict anticoagulation therapy.

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nutritional American Dietetic Association Offers Consumers Help in Applying 2010 Dietary Guidelines to Everyday Eating

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he recently released 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans offer a practical roadmap to help people make changes in their eating plans to improve their health, according to the American Dietetic Association.

“Research including ADA’s Nutrition and You consumer surveys shows one of the main reasons people don’t do all they can to eat healthier is that they don’t want to give up foods they enjoy,” says registered dietitian and American Dietetic Association Spokesperson Bethany Thayer.

“Making changes to your eating plan to follow the recommendations of the new Dietary Guidelines can be done in ways that still let you eat your favorite foods. The American Dietetic Association has long advocated for a ‘total diet’ weight management approach that places a greater emphasis on the overall pattern of foods you eat and relies less on strategies like only counting calories,” Thayer says.

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines recommend shifts in food consumption patterns, encouraging people to eat more of some foods and nutrients and less of others. The Dietary Guidelines encourage Americans to eat more: • Whole grains • Vegetables • Fruits • Low-fat or fat-free milk, yogurt and cheese or fortified soy beverages • Vegetable oils such as canola, corn, olive, peanut and soybean.

• Seafood And the 2010 Dietary Guidelines recommend eating less: • Added sugars • Solid fats, including trans fats • Refined grains • Sodium

“More than one-third of all calories consumed by Americans are solid fats and added sugars,” Thayer says. “ADA encourages people to replace as many of these calories as possible with vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low-fat or fat-free milk, yogurt and cheese.”

Recommendations of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines on consumption of sodium and fats are of particular concern because of their links to serious health conditions such as heart disease and hypertension.

Sodium

The Dietary Guidelines maintain their previous recommendation of no more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium — about 1 teaspoon of salt — for most people, but now recommend reducing daily consumption of sodium to 1,500 milligrams — about 2/3 of a teaspoon of salt — for people over age 51, African-Americans and those with a history of high blood pressure, kidney problems or diabetes.

“This reduction in sodium will require a gradual approach to changing consumers’ dietary choices along with reformulation of food products. This will mean investing in consumer messages and education about eating plans that help consumers meet their overall nutrition needs while reducing their sodium intake,” Thayer says.

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“There are many ways people can meet the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines, such as reducing their sodium intake,” Thayer says. High levels of salt in the diet are associated with high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke, particularly among certain vulnerable groups and individuals.

Thayer’s suggestions include: • Prepare food using little salt or fewer high-sodium ingredients. For example, skip using salt in cooking pasta, rice, cereals and vegetables.

• Taste food before salting it. Lightly salt food only as needed, not as a habit.

• Eat fresh fruits and vegetables, which are naturally low in sodium.

• Use herbs, spice rubs and fruit juices in cooking in place of salt.

• Check food labels comparing like items and choose lower sodium foods. Also watch for terms like “low sodium,” “sodium-free” and “no added salt.”

• Eat fresh, lean meats, poultry, fish, dry and fresh beans and peas, unsalted nuts and eggs, all of which contain less sodium.

Fat

The Dietary Guidelines recommend people consume less than 10 percent of calories from saturated fatty acids by replacing them with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids.

“ADA supports the Dietary Guidelines’ focus on the types of fat people consume, instead of the overall amount in a person’s diet,” Thayer says.

“For optimal health, most people should reduce their consumption of solid fats, which are high in trans fats and saturated fats and low in polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. Solid fats are found in fatty animal-based foods such as well-marbled meat, poultry skin, bacon, sausage, butter and whole milk products or foods made with vegetable oils that have been partially hydrogenated, such as cookies, donuts, pastries and crackers.

“In place of solid fats, most fats in the diet should be polyunsaturated or monounsaturated, such as liquid vegetable oils like canola, olive, peanut and soybean and high-fat plant-based foods like nuts, seeds, olives and avocados,” Thayer says.

Eating plans should also include foods containing omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, Thayer says. Omega-3s are found in seafood, especially cold-water fish like Atlantic or Pacific mackerel, albacore tuna, salmon, sardines and lake trout. The new Guidelines encourage Americans to consume at least 8 ounces of seafood each week.

Dietary Guidelines and ADA

The 2011 National Nutrition Month® theme “Eat Right with Color” was selected to closely align with the launch of the DGAconsumer messaging campaign. ADA will create consumer brochures and online resources that incorporate Dietary Guidelines messages in ADA’s National Nutrition Month theme and messages.

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines will be incorporated into the 4th edition of ADA’s Complete Food and Nutrition Guide, scheduled for release in the fall. And ADA is developing a consumer book titled What to Eat Now that is scheduled for publication in the spring.

“ADA encourages all consumers to consult with a registered dietitian for help in interpreting and applying the Dietary Guidelines to their daily life,” Thayer says. Find a registered dietitian in your area.

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hen Lenny fell in love, he said he was “swept off his feet.” When Abdul wasn’t sure about retiring, his wife said he had “cold feet.” Lilliana was so sensible; her kids always said she had “both feet on the ground.” Everyone agrees it’s important to put “your best foot forward.”

Be kind to your feet. Years of wear and tear can be hard on them.

So can disease, bad circulation, poorly trimmed toenails, and wearing shoes that don’t fit.

Foot problems are sometimes the first sign of more serious medical conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, and nerve or circulatory disorders.

Step in the Right Direction

Practice good foot care. Take a look at your feet often; use a mirror to look at the bottoms of you feet. Look for cuts, blisters, and ingrown toenails. Ask a member of your family for help if you need it. If you have diabetes, be sure to check your feet every day.

Remember to put your feet up when you are sitting down. This helps the circulation in your feet. So can stretching, walking, or having a gentle foot massage. A warm foot bath is also helpful. Make sure your feet are dry before you put on your shoes. Wear shoes when you’re outside. If you are sitting for a long time, stand up and move around every now and then. If you cross your legs, reverse or uncross them often. Don’t smoke.

If you have a problem with your feet, your family doctor can help, or you can see a doctor who treats feet, called a podiatrist.

Make Sure The Shoes Fit

Wearing comfortable shoes that fit well can prevent many foot problems. Here are some tips for making sure your shoes fit: • Shoe size may change as you age, so always have your feet measured before buying shoes. The best time to measure your feet is at the end of the day when your feet are largest.

• Most of us have one foot that is larger than the other. Make sure your shoes fit your larger foot.

• Don’t buy shoes without trying them on first. Shoe sizes can vary depending on the kind, make, and style. For example, the size you wear for sneakers may not be the same size you need for dress shoes.

• Walk in the shoes to make sure they feel right. The heel of the shoe should not slide up and down when you walk.

• Choose a shoe that is shaped like your foot. Styles with high heels or pointed toes can hurt your feet.

• Stand up when trying on shoes to make sure there is about ½ inch between your toe and the end of the shoe.

• Make sure the ball of your foot fits comfortably into the widest part of the shoe.

• Don’t buy shoes that feel too tight and hope they will stretch.

• The upper part of the shoes should be made of a soft, flexible material.

• Soles should give solid footing and not slip. Thick soles cushion your feet when walking on hard surfaces.

• Low-heeled shoes are more comfortable, safer, and less damaging than high-heeled shoes.

Something’s Afoot: Common Problems

Fungal infections, such as athlete’s foot, happen because our feet are in shoes most of the time. Shoes are warm, dark, and moist—the perfect place for fungus to grow. A fungus can cause dry skin, redness, blisters, itching, and peeling. It can be hard to cure. Over-the-counter anti-fungal powders or creams can help. If your foot does not get better within 2–4 weeks, talk to your doctor.

To prevent infections: • Keep your feet clean and dry. Be sure to dry the area between your toes.

• Change your shoes and socks or stockings often to help keep your feet dry.

• Don’t buy tight shoes.

• Try dusting your feet every day with talc-free foot powder.

Bunions are swollen and tender joints that can develop at the base of your big toes. They tend to run in families. Bunions can also be caused by shoes that are too small or have pointed toes. If a bunion is not too painful, wearing shoes cut wide at the toes and middle part of the foot (instep) or shoe inserts may help. Taping or padding the bunion may bring relief. Some over-the-counter pain medicine may lessen pain and reduce swelling. Talk to your doctor if you are in pain. Sometimes surgery is needed to relieve the pressure and repair the toe joint.

Ingrown toenails are caused by a piece of the nail piercing the skin.

This can happen if you don’t cut your toenails straight across so the corner of the nail can be seen above the skin. Use clippers made to cut toenails. Ingrown toenails are very common in the large toes. A doctor can remove the part of the nail that is cutting into the skin.

Neuromas are the result of a build-up of tissue around an inflamed nerve in the foot. They may cause tingling, numbness, or pain in the ball of your foot and toes. This may cause you to lose your balance. Shoes that are too narrow or have high heels can make the problem worse.

See your doctor. Sometimes, inserts put in your shoes can help.

Hammertoe is caused by a shortening of the tendons that control toe movements. The toe joint grows and pulls the toe back. Over time, the joint gets bigger and stiffens as it rubs against shoes. This can affect your balance. More space in the shoe or stocking can help. In very serious cases, surgery may be needed.

Spurs are bony bumps that grow on bones of your feet. They are caused by stress on the feet. Standing for long periods of time, wearing badly fitting shoes, or being overweight can make spurs worse. Sometimes spurs are painless. At other times, they can hurt. Treatments for spurs include foot supports, heel pads, and heel cups. Sometimes surgery is needed.

Swollen feet may happen when you have been standing for a long time. If your feet and ankles stay swollen, it may be a sign of more serious health problems. See your doctor for a check-up.

Be Alert

Both diabetes and peripheral artery disease can cause poor blood flow to the feet, which can cause scrapes or bruises to become infected more easily.This makes good foot care very important. Make sure to check with your doctor if you develop a sore on your foot that does not heal.

Don’t Get Off on the Wrong Foot

Good foot care and regular foot checks are an important part of your health care. Your doctor should look at your feet often. If you have foot problems, don’t be afraid to talk to your doctor.

For more information, here are some helpful resources:

Dry skin can cause itching and burning feet. Use mild soap in small amounts and a cream or lotion on your legs and feet every day. Be careful about adding oils to bath water since they can make your feet and bathtub very slippery.

Corns and calluses are caused by pressure when the bony parts of your feet rub against your shoes. Corns usually appear on the tops or sides of toes while calluses form on the soles of feet. Wearing shoes that fit better or using non-medicated pads may help. While bathing, gently rub the corn or callus with a washcloth or pumice stone to help reduce the size. To avoid infection, do not try to shave off the corn or callus. See your doctor, especially if you have diabetes or circulation problems.

Warts are skin growths caused by viruses. They may be painful and can spread if not treated. Some over-the-counter products may help to get rid of warts. See your doctor for treatment.

American Podiatric Medical Association 9312 Old Georgetown Road Bethesda, MD 20814-1621 1-800-275-2762 (toll-free) www.apma.org American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society 6300 North River Road, Suite 510 Rosemont, IL 60018 1-800-235-4855 (toll-free) www.aofas.org

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service to the community

Metropolitan Medical Laboratory:

Nearing a Century of Service to the Quad City Medical Community

By Terry J. Masek

Founding Pathologist, Dr. Frederick Howe Lamb

T

he year was 1914. World War I began with an assassination in Europe. The Panama Canal opened after 10 years of incredible human effort. Charlie Chaplin’s film career was just beginning.

Woodrow Wilson was President. The cost of a first-class postage stamp was a mere two cents. And a 26 year-old Quad City physician by the name of Dr. Frederick Howe Lamb began a study of the essential nature of diseases that would result in the introduction of Pathology as a medical specialty in this country.

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Luke’s and Mercy Hospitals in Davenport and St. Anthony’s Hospital in Rock Island, Dr. Lamb offered a set of standardized instrumentation and procedures that helped to introduce Anatomic and Clinical Pathology to the Twentieth Century.

Dr. Lamb later became a founding father and president of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), an original trustee and vice-president of the American Board of Pathology, and a founding fellow of the College of American Pathologists (CAP). His individual efforts to establish conformity with regard to the practice of laboratory medicine became an accepted approach with local medical professionals and eventually grew into the 520-employee Quad City-based company we know today as Metropolitan Medical Laboratory.

Dr. Lamb’s original clinical roster featured a menu of 12 tests.

Today, Metro Lab performs over 1,600 different patient tests and provides its 5,500 ordering clients with over 6.5 million test results for the 230,000 patients seen every year. Testing is provided in the areas of Hematology, Serology, Urinalysis, Cytology, Histology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Toxicology, Immunology, and Molecular Biology.

Approximately 90% of all Quad City physicians and veterinarians send their patient samples to Metro Lab for testing and analysis. The end-product of this testing provides 70% of the objective information used by doctors to make diagnostic decisions. The staff at Metro is proud of the part they all play in helping local physicians determine the cause of a patient’s symptoms, which can then lead to a more focused and detailed plan of treatment, and eventually to a resolution of those symptoms and a cure for the patient’s condition.

Metro is staffed by 17 Pathologists, making it one of the largest privately-owned Pathologist groups in the United States. Each Pathologist is certified by the American Board of Pathology and many of them have sub-specialty certifications. A number of the Pathologists have fellowship training, all are adept at processing frozen sections for lab analysis, and many of them have published articles regarding anatomic and clinical disease processes.

Laboratory services are provided for Trinity Medical Center sites in Moline, Rock Island, and Bettendorf and for both Davenport campuses of Genesis Medical Center. Metro also staffs walk-in clinics in Davenport, Bettendorf, and Moline in addition to serving clients in Muscatine and Galesburg. In January of this year, Metro opened its newest Patient Service Center at 685 Avenue of the Cities in Silvis.

Metro is a contracted provider for Medicare, Medicaid, and 99.5% of all private insurance carriers. They also process secondary health insurance claims. The Information Technology Department is able to interface with any Electronic Medical Record system. Metro Couriers drive over one million miles a year – and have better safety records than UPS or Federal Express.

Metro’s Phlebotomists, Medical Technologists, Specimen Processors, Laboratory Assistants, Cytologists, Histologists, Client Service Associates, Extended Care Associates, Medical Transcriptionists, Insurance Specialists, and Pathologists all work under a mission statement that stresses value to the customer, quality to the patient, and years of continuous service to the community. Through those guiding principles, Dr. Lamb’s legacy lives on and Metro Lab continues its success as one of the shining stars in the Quad City health care community.

Metropolitan Medical Laboratory, your community lab for the past 97 years with 11 convenient locations to serve you. We take virtually all insurance and can interface to all EMR systems. No appointment necessary. Call (309) 762-8555 for more information or visit us at www. metromedlab.com.

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feature story

More Than Just a Trust Department

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Dan Zude, Portfolio Manager with Karen Goodall, Vice President and Senior Trust Officer

H

ow many times have you heard the name Northwest Bank & Trust Company and wondered what “and Trust Company” means? It means that Northwest Bank is authorized by law to accept and execute trusts, and act as trustee under wills, as executor or conservator. Sound complicated? It only scratches the surface of the services that were provided by the Trust Department at Northwest Bank, so they made a big decision to change that.

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Northwest Bank & Trust Company has had a Trust Department for over 40 years, and in that time has helped manage the estates for hundreds of people in the area. They were very well respected for their trust administration and estate planning. But they also recognized a greater demand for the investment management services they provided. In recognition of that, it seemed only appropriate to change the name as well.

The Trust Department became the Investment Management Group.

So what does the Investment Management Group do? They bring over 200 years of combined experience in the financial industry to help their customers reach their financial goals through investment management, retirement planning, and trust and estate administration. Much of what they do can be very complicated, but they manage to explain it all in a way that makes it easy to understand. “We recognize that investment management and estate planning can be very difficult,” stated Karen Goodall, Vice President and Senior Trust Officer for Northwest Bank. “We pride ourselves in taking the time to learn the needs of our customers. We make sure they know how we think we can most successfully manage their money, and continue to communicate with them on a regular basis so they have a good understanding of our effectiveness.”

Whether planning for retirement, or looking ahead to providing for your family after your death, there are distinct advantages to choosing the Investment Management Group. Among those is the way that they are paid. They are paid a fee based on the total value of the account which aligns their interests with those of the client. “In a traditional broker relationship, the money is made when securities are bought and sold,” explains Cody Allen, Investment and Trust Officer. “We think our fee based services make more sense for our customers. We have no incentive to move investments unless we truly believe it will benefit our customers. Our portfolio manager can allow an account that is appreciating to continue to do so without pressure to sell in order to make a commission.”

Besides the obvious benefits of that luxury of time, Portfolio Manager Dan Zude has the additional advantage of being a full-time money manager, not a salesperson. Zude is a trained investment specialist with a financial analytical background.

He spends all day studying the markets and researching a consensus of the best minds on Wall Street to determine how best to manage the portfolio. Unlike some institutions with only a limited selection of inventory, Zude has access to the entire bond market and has no pressure to

Karrie Roels, Trust Operations Officer with Marybeth Guy, Trust Officer and Janet Swanson, Trust Officer

“We pride ourselves in taking the time to learn the needs of our customers. We make sure they know how we think we can most successfully manage their money, and continue to communicate with them on a regular basis so they have a good understanding of our effectiveness.”

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choose specific funds. “Dan does an excellent job with our portfolio,” stated Goodall. “He has a disciplined approach to buying and selling that allows our portfolio to take advantage of upswings in the market and provide downside protection when markets face difficult times like 2008. Dan makes decisions based on research and his strong knowledge of the market. He is able to take the emotion out of the decision and rely on the data, which is something very difficult for individual investors to do.”

Northwest Bank & Trust Company is also a fiduciary, meaning it’s held to a higher standard and is required by law to act in the best interest of the client, avoiding conflicts of interest, and handling their duties with prudence, loyalty and care. Not all investment advisors are required to be fiduciaries, in fact many aren’t. It’s just another benefit in trusting the Investment Management Group with your assets.

Retirement planning is a specialty of the Investment Management Group team. Many area residents have invested in employer based retirement plans for years but don’t know what to do if they leave their job or retire. Some end up leaving their retirement funds with the company used by their former employer, which is often not in their best interest. “When a person leaves their retirement account at a former employer, they really lose a lot of the accountability and oversight that can help make them successful. There’s not often someone dedicated to ensuring that the individual has made investment choices that are aligned with their goals. Somebody can make a huge mistake and not even be aware of it,” stated Allen. “We are able to make the transfer process easy. We handle all the forms and get their account set up here with minimal effort on their part. We

then work with the client to understand what they hope to accomplish and put together a plan that can help them get there.”

The Investment Management Group believes that excellence in customer service sets them apart from the competition. They are so committed to ensuring their clients are satisfied that they even offer a Money Back Guarantee to new clients to allow them the opportunity to experience the difference for themselves. If a client finds themselves unhappy with the services of the Investment Management Group for any reason in the first year, they will have their fees refunded and the Investment Management Group team will assist the client in moving their money to a new advisor. How many companies are willing to do that?

Trust and estate administration continues to be an important part of their work and they employ a team of trust officers to ensure that everything is handled with the utmost care. Some people think only the very wealthy can have a trust or need assistance with estate administration, but that’s in fact not true. Trusts can be a very effective way for many to manage their assets and ensure that their beneficiaries are cared for long into the future. Trusts can provide for a surviving spouse, protect assets for children and grandchildren, and ensure care for family members with special needs.

Having a professional like those at Northwest Bank & Trust Company assist with trust and estate administration helps ensure that your wishes are carried out without burdening your loved ones.

Their years of experience will help avoid expensive mistakes and unnecessary taxes. “I’m very proud of the services we provide in trust and estate administration,” said Goodall. “I see our team going above and beyond every single day to be sure that our client’s needs are met. They show so much compassion and dedication towards our customers. It’s wonderful to know that we are there to help during times that can be very difficult.”

Whether you are looking for someone to help you prepare for retirement, you want to ensure your loved ones are cared for if you no longer can, need assistance with estate planning, or many other financial needs, a visit with the experts at Northwest Bank & Trust Company Investment Management Group is time well spent.

Northwest Bank & Trust Company Investment Management Group is located at 100 E Kimberly Road in the bank’s NorthPark Tower and can be reached by calling 563.388.2628. For more information visit www.northwestbank.com.

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complete control

Bedwetting Things that are cool to talk about with friends: • your new computer games • going to the movies • what to do this weekend Things that you probably don’t talk about with friends: • how you cry when you watch the movie Bambi • the day you accidentally wore your underwear inside out • how you wet the bed when you sleep

You Are Not Alone

Millions of kids and teenagers from every part of the world wet the bed every single night. It’s so common that there are probably other kids in your class who do it. Most kids don’t tell their friends, so it’s easy to feel kind of alone, like you might be the only one on the whole planet who wets the bed. But you are not alone.

The fancy name for bedwetting, or sleep wetting, is nocturnal (nighttime) enuresis (say: en-yoo-ree-sus). Enuresis runs in families.

This means that if you urinate, or pee, while you are asleep, there’s a good chance that a close relative also did it when he or she was a kid.

Just like you may have inherited your mom’s blue eyes or your uncle’s long legs, you probably inherited bedwetting, too.

The most important thing to remember is that no one wets the bed on purpose. It doesn’t mean that you’re lazy or a slob. It’s something you can’t help doing. For some reason, kids who wet the bed are not able to feel that their bladders are full and don’t wake up to pee in the toilet. Sometimes a kid who wets the bed will have a realistic dream that he or she is in the bathroom peeing - only to wake up later and discover he or she is all wet.

Many kids who wet the bed are very deep sleepers. Do your parents complain that it’s hard to wake you up? Could you sleep through a marching band parading outside your bedroom door? Or a pack of dogs howling at the moon? Trying to wake up someone who wets the bed is often like trying to wake a log - they just stay asleep.

Some kids who wet the bed do it every single night. Others wet some nights and are dry on others. A lot of kids say that they seem to be drier when they sleep at a friend’s or a relative’s house. That’s because kids who are anxious about wetting the bed may not sleep much or only very lightly. So the brain may be thinking, “Hey, you! Don’t wet someone else’s bed!” This can help you stay dry even if you’re not aware of it.

Good News

The good news is that almost all kids who wet the bed eventually stop. So if you wet every night, don’t be discouraged. And don’t worry that you’re not normal, either physically or emotionally. Sleep wetting is not usually caused by a problem with your body or your feelings.

It’s likely that bedwetting will go away on its own. In fact, 15 out of 100 kids who wet the bed will stop every year without any treatment at all. But if you have this problem it’s still a good idea for you and your parents to talk to your doctor about it.

Your doctor will ask you some questions, and it’s important to answer them truthfully and not feel embarrassed. Remember, bedwetting is so common that your doctor probably treats a lot of kids who do it. The doctor will examine you and probably ask for a urine sample to test. Some kids who have other problems, like constipation (when you aren’t pooping regularly), daytime wetting, or urinary infections, may need some extra tests.

More Good News

If you wet the bed, there are some things you can do to stay dry.

Try not to drink anything after dinner and remember to go to the bathroom before going to bed. If you do wet the bed, help with the cleanup by pulling off the sheets and putting them in the laundry.

A lot of doctors think that the best treatment for enuresis is a program that retrains your brain to do one of two things:

1. wake you up so you can go to the bathroom

2. stay asleep and hold it until morning

This program includes doing bladder exercises, such as waiting a little longer to pee during the day, reading about and imagining staying dry, or even using a tiny alarm. The alarm is connected to a pad placed in your underwear at night. If you start to urinate, the pad senses the moisture and sets off the alarm. Different alarms buzz, vibrate, or do both, but they’re all easy to use and can help wake even the deepest sleeper.

There are medicines for kids who wet the bed. They might help you temporarily, but they don’t cure bedwetting. These medicines work best when combined with the alarm or other training programs.

It may take some practice to retrain your brain, and you’ll need to be patient. But eventually, you will stop wetting the bed.

Reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD

This information was provided by KidsHealth®, one of the largest resources online for medically reviewed health information written for parents, kids, and teens. For more articles like this, visit KidsHealth. org or TeensHealth.org. ©1995-2010. The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth®. All rights reserved.

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senior living tour

Seniors Get a Taste of Real Living

By Sara Browning

F

ind out everything there is to know about life after retirement as Healthy Cells Magazine of the Quad Cities area hosts a tour of five local retirement communities to help seniors discover the joys and pleasures of new beginnings.

“Out and about” in the Clinton & DeWitt area never sounded so good!

Healthy Cells is gearing up for a one-day, Senior Living Tour on May 10, 2011 with transportation provided by Wiersema Charter and Tours.

A Fact-Finding Mission

The tour is designed to help seniors find just the right place to retire. The fun-filled day provides a unique, non-committal opportunity to learn, and to gather information to help with retirement living decisions, without having to meet face-to-face with a salesperson.

Seniors are encouraged to come to this event with questions in mind and to ask the tough questions. ‘What are the extra fees? Do you have a place to park an RV?’ This is a fact-finding mission. We want seniors to go in and grill staff with questions! The tour puts seniors at a power point because they can ask a lot of questions, not feel shy, and get their answers; whereas one-on-one, people are not as bold.

Seniors also have the potential to meet residents who live in the homes to discover what they enjoy most about senior living.

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What’s In Store

Seniors will board a Wiersema Charter and Tour bus to tour five retirement communities; The Alverno Healthcare Facility, Dan Dolan Homes, Genesis Senior Living Westwing, Praire Hills at Clinton, and Regency Retirement Resident of Clinton.

Cost is $5.00 per person, which includes lunch and a morning and afternoon snack at one of the retirement communities. Seniors will also receive a large canvas “goodie bag” brimming with goodies.

Participants will spend a minimum of 45 minutes at each facility.

Signing Up

In order to register for the tour, participants must send in the name, address, and phone number of each participant, and mail it along with a check payable to Hutcheson Enterprises ($5.00 per person). Approximately two weeks before the tour, those registered will receive a confirmation of their reservation in the mail that will inform them which bus they will be riding.

It’s never too early to begin looking into future living arrangements.

The Senior Living Tour is a fun and informative way to start. See you there!

health from your pet

Pet Therapy

By Sally Hogue, Community Relations Coordinator, Courtyard Estates of Walcott

Who does pet therapy?

Pet therapy involves dog owners or handlers working with a trained dog. The handler and dog should enjoy people, be patient, and want to give back to those who are unable to socialize often, have lost or miss their pets, or would simply benefit from a visit with a friendly canine.

What is a therapy dog?

Therapy dogs are visiting pet programs in which trained canines visit residential care facilities. There is a great demand for visiting pets nationwide as well as in our local hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living centers.

Any breed of dog can be trained to be a therapy dog; however a social, calm, tolerant and friendly dog is more suitable. Therapy training tests a dog for politeness, energy levels and interactions with all ages of people and other pets. While some pet therapy programs are a formal treatment with planned goals for a particular client more facilities prefer the informal program of consistent visits by a familiar canine and its handler. Many facilities schedule a visiting hour when the dog comes and interacts with residents in their rooms while others have dogs entertain with rehearsed programs where the dogs dress up, or perform tricks for an audience.

When is a dog ready for pet therapy?

Many well intended people in a community will volunteer their dogs to do therapy visits in adult care centers, however is important for dogs and their handlers to be certified in pet therapy. Dogs often lack socialization and experiences that help them perform this job. An inexperienced owner is often unprepared for situations which may be encountered in an elder care facility. Dogs must be obedient trained and also desensitized to various noises such as elevators, chair alarms, respirators, etc.

To attain certification a dog needs annual proof of current inoculations, including stool and heartworm checks, from a veterinarian and must appear clean, healthy and alert. The AKC (American Kennel Club) Canine Good Citizen Test is a good practice for testing potential pet therapy dogs.

Dogs are evaluated on: • Walking on a loose lead and through a crowd • Doing a sit and down on command • Staying in position and sitting for an exam • Accepting strangers and behavior with other dogs • Reacting to distractions • Being left alone Where do therapy dogs get certified?

There are a variety of certified pet therapy programs. It is best to research a program on line (dog therapy certification) and inquire about the number of years they have been in service. Contacting any local dog training center is good way to confirm the credibility of local

programs and trainers. Classes entail real-life situations in elder care so dogs and handlers are exposed to walkers, wheelchairs, etc. Typical classes meet 2-3 hours weekly for approximately 8 weeks. Most often participants do not pay for classes, nor can they charge for their services. There is usually a fee for attaining a membership as the group will cover insurance for the handler.

If some one is thinking of getting a dog pet therapy certified they should contact an organization or dog training center and ask to observe a pet therapy class. Owners should visit local pet stores where dogs are welcome and see how well their dog adapts to new situations, i.e. dog parks, etc. Elder care workers who would like a visiting pet should contact a local dog trainer for pet therapy references.

Why use pet therapy?

Visits with dogs help people because dogs: • Elicit laughter and smiles • Help people feel less lonely, depressed or fearful • Evoke reminiscing and allow for new friendships • Reduce blood pressure by petting them, distract from pain, and encourage use of hands • Calm and sooth agitation and offer a break in routine

Therapy dogs delight recipients with their tricks and antics. Most of all they warm us with their unconditional love and acceptance, allowing us to express affection as we love them back.

Testimonial from Sally Hogue, pet therapy handler.

After fifteen years of being in senior health care I saw first hand the value of pet therapy.

I knew Boo, my agility trained Weimaraner, had too much exuberance to lay calmly at the bedside of some one who was ill. I did know that her tricks would make you smile, her personality could make you laugh, and her sport, agility, was unique to many seniors.

Boo was 9 years old when we enrolled in pet therapy training.

She was years retired from agility competition but had completed the AKC Canine Good Citizen Certification at dog classes. When I saw her standing in my back yard on the teeter totter by herself I knew this dog was bored and needed a job! I invested in portable agility equipment, purchased costumes and wigs, bought new dog games and off we went. I thought it would be a way to give back to the seniors at some of our local facilities. I truly thought Boo might be invited back once, but found there was interest in dog obedience, rescuing dogs, and training and having fun with an older pet. Boo is almost 11 years old now and the phone rings every week for her to come visit. Pet therapy has been a heartwarming experience for me and Boo has warmed the hearts of many local seniors.

For an “Elegant Lifestyle for Seniors,” visit Courtyard Estates of Walcott.

For a tour, call Sally Hogue at 563-284-4211.

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skin care

New Options in The QC for Body Contouring and Facial Rejuvenation

By Dr. Kristin A. Miller, MD, Anti Aging and Optimal Health

What areas can it help?

Arasys is painless and effortless and works for: • face and body contouring • acne reduction • skin firming • stretch mark and wrinkle reduction • treatment of puffy eyes and dark, under-eye circles • rejuvenation with pigmentation reduction (including melasma and rosacea) • effortless muscle building and inch loss that does not create tissue injury in order to have a more youthful repaired appearance.

How it works:

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he newest FDA-approved advancement in scientific, electro-medicine is here in Davenport. Until now, this product for winkle reduction and body contouring for weight loss has only been available in large cities. The Arasys Ipico and Ion Magnum systems are painless and affordable alternatives to plastic surgery, that don’t require shots of filler, lasers, or cutting of the skin.

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Benefits of Pico and Nano ion current: • Mitrochondria are the energy-producing powerhouses of each cell. Mitochondrial DNA is more primitive and vulnerable to oxidative damage than nuclear DNA. [Mitochondrial dysfunction is linked to Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s Disease, Heart Disease, Cancer and Aging.] Nano current offers an ample supply of electrons that can stabilize a large number of free radicals to help reduce oxidative stress.

• Oxidative damage occurs primarily in the mitochondria; therefore, ongoing research shows promise that the mitochondria could be the gatekeepers of cell survival (Sinclair, 2007 study at Harvard showed that as long as the cells’ mitochondria were healthy, the cells could stay alive, regardless of the state of the rest of the cell.)

• Applying current by TENS or muscle stimulators (at milliamp currents, one thousandth of an ampere) to cells drives ATP / energy production to zero (uses up energy). Applying micro currents at or below 50 microamps (one millionth of an ampere) enhanced ATP / energy production (makes energy). Like a key to a lock, these very, very small packages of energy can communicate with the enzyme that breaks down ATP (ATP synthase) causing clockwise rotation of the enzyme and decreased breakdown of ATP. • Cellular energy is spent by breaking down ATP to ADP, which is immediately recycled in the mitochondria to be available for future ATP production. This process depends on the driving force of protons and electrons (electric charge). By providing the body

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personal safety

Practical Self Defense Tips & Techniques

By Jan Butler, Kuk Sool Won of Davenport

H

ere are some general tips on how to avoid and handle dangerous situations outside the home. Generally, the best idea is to use common sense.

Looks – Looks are everything! Do not act or look like an easy target – look confident. Cut down or use less conspicuous jewelry when you are out and about alone. Make eye contact with someone who you think may be following you – maintaining it says you are not to be intimidated.

Weapons – ‘Obvious’ weapons like concealed guns, pepper spray, knives and the like are only as good as your ability to retrieve and use them. And remember, once in the hands of your assailant, the danger to you increases. Other less obvious ‘weapons’ but more readily available include keys, umbrellas, cell phones and lock box keys.

Hands Free – Keep both hands free and at least one hand free.

Use shoulder strap bags vs. carrying a handbag; use a shopping cart vs. having your arms full carrying groceries to your car.

Go Public – There is safety in numbers. If you’re going jogging on isolated paths, do so with a friend. And especially avoid use of headsets when alone or in secluded areas.

Recognize, Avoid, Defend (RAD) – Stay alert to RECOGNIZE a potentially dangerous situation before it’s too late. Awareness is one of the most important keys to self defense. Survey the landscape before stepping out into it. Be alert to potential danger.

Now that you are award and have ‘recognized’ what may be a dangerous situation, change your route and AVOID that situation altogether. Reschedule appointments in suspect areas of town for daylight hours or bring that ‘friend’ with you on that listing appointment. Running away from the scene remains a great self defense alternative.

When it’s too late to avoid a potentially dangerous situation, then the only recourse left is to DEFEND yourself. Use the KISS principle – Keep It Simple, Stupid! Whatever technique you plan to use must be done quickly and with a very high chance of succeeding. A failed technique or one that takes too long to accomplish weakens your resolve and strengthens that of your assailant.

Ranges of Contact – There are four ranges of contact – kicking, punching (boxing), trapping and throwing (wrestling, judo). Typically, martial arts programs address all four ranges.

The following pointers are aimed at equipping you with tools in the ‘trapping’ or ‘up close and personal’ range only. The goal here is to quickly STUN & RUN to make good your escape. These techniques are simple to acquire and retain and may be used individually or in combination. Think of them as musical notes – they could stand on their own or make a melody.

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“Stay alert to RECOGNIZE a potentially dangerous situation before it’s too late.”

When either or both of your hands are free: • EYE JAB – A loose ‘flick’ of the fingers at the opponent’s eyes. Keep the fingers together and angle the attack upward towards the eyes.

Practice a light ‘touch’ to the palm of your partner’s outstretched hand.

• EAR SLAP – Cup the hand and slap either or both ears. Be sure to hold the hand loosely so that the cupping will produce a ‘hollow’ sound. Practice a slap to the rounded upper arm of your partner.

• HEAD BUTT – Bring your chin down toward your chest, bend your knees slightly and pull your opponent’s face toward the top of your head.

• ELBOW – Bring the tip of your elbow across your opponent’s face in a horizontal, vertical or diagonal move.

When either or both of your hands are NOT free: • KNEE – Thrust your hips forward (not up) and bring your knee into the groin or thigh of your opponent.

• SIDEWAYS OR OBLIQUE KICK – Bring your knee up and step forward with your foot in a sideways position. Best target is the knee of shin.

• SCOOP KICK – ‘Scoop’ the exposed groin area.

• BITE – Any exposed area will do for this technique of last recourse.

Jan is a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant and a Korean Martial Arts Master Instructor. He was a school located at 3811 North Harrison Street, Davenport, IA 52806. To learn more about self defense, call 563-386-3383 or visit www.kuksoolofdavenport.com.

family health

Beat the Colon Cancer Odds copy. In general, people over 50 are at risk, yet adult chilKnow these symptoms dren and siblings of colon of Colon Cancer: cancer patients need to be screened at younger ages.

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“When we looked at the best way to communi• Bloody or Thin Stools cate the urgency to Quad Citians and surrounding • Stomach Cramps communities the need to schedule a colonoscopy, • Unexplained Weight Loss we discovered there were few opportunities for peo• Gas/Bloating ple to assess their risk privately,” adds Dr. Harsh.

Web visitors can also email friends and family to remind them of their potential family risks, learn more about the disease or where they can schedule a screening procedure.

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ancer. It’s a scary word and easy to get caught up with the word “colon” instead of the word cancer. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Anyone over 50 is at risk, but colon cancer survival rate is 90% with early detection.

“Colon cancer can be a very aggressive cancer, especially at younger ages,” warns Gastroenterologist Bettaiah Gowda, M.D., Gastrointestinal Clinic of the Quad Cities. “Often, the most common symptom is no symptom, so you must know your risk and if you are over 50, get the colonoscopy.”

While the cancer can be aggressive, amazingly, early prevention can lead to a 90% survival rate. “We find precancerous intestinal polyps (abnormal growths in the colon or rectum) in about one third of the patients we examine,” adds Dr. Gowda. “The cancer can be very treatable when we can remove polyps early.”

Lauri Harsh, D.O., Eastern Iowa Gastroenterology concurs. “There is no reason to wait. If patients are already experiencing blood in their stools, there’s a chance the patient could already be in Stage 2 or 3, which means much more aggressive treatment, surgery and the prospects of chemotherapy. And, colonoscopy technology has improved.

The patient is sedated, so the test isn’t something to dread.

Log On and Learn Your Risk

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Thanks to the Mississippi Valley Surgery Center Endoscopy, Eastern Iowa Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Clinic of the Quad Cities, anyone can log on to http:// www.becoloncancerfree.com and take a 2-minute risk assessment. The results will indicate if there are enough risk factors to warrant a colonos-

A Young Bettendorf Mother’s Colon Cancer Story

Forty-four year old Gina Bubon is one to beat the odds and wants to save other lives along with her own. Diagnosed with colon cancer at the young age of 39 (a disease people often associate with the over-50 crowd) Gina is adamant that no one ignore colon cancer symptoms.

“While I was getting my annual exam at my OB/GYN’s office,” recalls Gina, “a series of tests revealed I had microscopic blood in my stool. My OB suggested I see a gastroenterologist. While I couldn’t see any blood, my former gastroenterologist suggested it was probably due to hemorrhoids as a result of bearing two children. He said a colonoscopy was certainly an option, but only if I wanted to pursue the test. I had no risk factors: no family history and I wasn’t even 50.

“As a mother of teens, though, any risk of cancer was too great for me. I decided to have the colonoscopy and in doing so, the doctor discovered a long tumor in my colon about the mass of a baseball. The thought of a misdiagnosis frightens me. I wouldn’t be here today if I hadn’t had the colonoscopy.”

Doctors removed the tumor. Luckily, the cancer had not spread beyond the confines of Gina’s colon so she did not have to undergo chemotherapy. “I feel so fortunate and blessed, but it was scary,” says Gina.

Gina’s current gastroenterologist, Dr. Lauri Harsh, Eastern Iowa Gastroenterology, now examines Gina once a year for any sign of recurrence. “Dr. Harsh is just great and incredibly thorough,” says Gina.

“I am proud to say I’ve been cancer-free for almost five years. I ask that anyone with symptoms to get a colonoscopy. Take this seriously. Don’t take the risk. Life is too precious.”

Schedule A Colonoscopy Today at Gastrointestinal Clinic of the Quad Cities, ph. 563-359-9696. Or Eastern Iowa Gastroenterology, PLC, ph. 563-355-7602.

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Check Out Benefit Changes M

illions of Americans, including those on Medicare and Medicaid, have new health benefits that they may not have heard about yet.

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act included a long list of covered preventive services, including screenings for breast cancer, diabetes, prostate and colorectal cancers. And, the preventive services must be covered without a copayment or co-insurance charge.

For now, people with employee health insurance or private health insurance will only be eligible for the added benefits if their plan was established since Sept. 23.

For Medicare and Medicaid recipients, the coverage for preventive services began automatically on Jan. 1.

One of the concerns is that Americans are not receiving the preventive care and screenings they need. By offering the services at no costs to the patient, it is believed that lives can be saved and the cost of care can be reduced if serious health issues like diabetes are diagnosed sooner.

“It has taken time to get the information out to the public and to get doctors up to speed on their responsibilities and what is required in order to bill for these services,’’ explained Michelle VanderWeele, physician billing manager, Genesis Health Group. “There are a lot of Medicare patients out there who don’t understand some of the new benefits they have.’’

One of new benefits is that every Medicare recipient is entitled to an annual physical examination. New Medicare patients also receive an initial “wellness” exam.

“In the past, physicians haven’t been well-informed about what additional areas need to be to be included in those physical exams in order for them to be covered by Medicare,’’ VanderWeele added.

“With the final release of guidelines published from Medicare, we have gotten some guidelines out to offices about what has to be included.”

Here is a partial list of the tests and preventive screenings now available without copayments or deductibles:

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•P neumonia, influenza, hepatitis B, herpes zoster (shingles) vaccinations • Screening mammography • Screening pap smear and screening pelvic examination • Digital rectal examination for prostate cancer • Colorectal cancer screening • Diabetes screening • Diabetes outpatient self-management training • Bone mass measurement • Glaucoma screening • Cardiovascular screening blood test • Ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm • HIV testing • Obesity screening and counseling • Blood pressure screening • Cholesterol screening for adults of certain ages • Tobacco cessation • Standard childhood vaccinations

Another major change for Medicare recipients was relief for those who slipped into the “donut hole” because of their medications. Medicare recipients who fall into the “donut hole” will receive a one-time rebate check of $250 in 2011.

Patients on Medicare will also receive a 50% discount on covered brand-name drugs they need while in the donut hole, and will start to pay less and less for generic drugs.

VanderWeele suggests that Medicare patients visit www.Medicare.gov or contact Medicare by phone at 1-800-MEDICARE for more information on their preventive care available to them. They can also discuss their preventive needs with their primary care physician.

March 2011 — Quad Cities — ­ Healthy Cells Magazine — Page 29

grief recovery

“Heart VS. Smart!”

Healthy Cells magazine is pleased to present the twelfth in a series of feature articles on the subject of Grief Recovery®. The articles are written by Russell P. Friedman, Executive Director, and John W. James, Founder, of The Grief Recovery Institute. Russell and John are co-authors of WHEN CHILDREN GRIEVE - For Adults to Help Children Deal with Death, Divorce, Pet Loss, Moving, and Other Losses - Harper Collins, June, 2001 - & THE GRIEF RECOVERY HANDBOOK - The Action Program For Moving Beyond Death, Divorce, and Other Losses [Harper Perrenial, 1998].

The articles combine educational information with answers to commonly asked questions.

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hroughout this series of articles we make constant reference to the fact that understanding does not equal completion, that knowledge or intellectual awareness does not create resolution of the emotional incompleteness caused by loss. An incredible amount of our time is consumed in undoing the damage done by mixing intellect and emotions. Emotions are emotional and intellect is intellectual.

When we learn to let that truth be true, we increase the probability of completing the pain caused by loss. We all know people who understand exactly what happened to them and how it happened and why it happened and who did it to them. Many of those people are in constant pain, still incomplete with the losses represented by those events and those people.

It is, by far, the most stubborn belief to shake, that if I can just understand I will be free, that I will be able to make new choices. Yet understanding is only awareness, it is not completion. Most of us were socialized to look for answers in our intellect and for most problems the intellect does contain the solutions. Emotional incompleteness is not resolved in the intellect.

When the physical aspect of a relationship ends through death, we are usually left with some unfinished business of an emotional nature. In order to effectively complete and say goodbye to the physical, we must first identify and complete whatever is emotionally incomplete. The net result is an acknowledgment of the reality that the physical relationship we had is over and that we now have a changed emotional relationship. Our emotional relationship does not end with death, but it must be brought current as we move into the new reality of life without the person who died.

Divorce, almost automatically, produces tremendous emotional incompleteness. Divorce differs from death to the degree that the physical relationship usually changes, rather than ending entirely. It is important to recognize that divorce is the death of a relationship,

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as well as the death of the hopes, dreams, and expectations implicit in marriage.

While death and divorce are different, completing the pain caused by either of those losses requires the same emotional skills. The process is identical. You must discover what is emotionally unfinished and finish it, so you can say goodbye to the physical relationship that has ended or changed. Knowing that you are incomplete, and even knowing what is incomplete is not enough. You must follow a clearly defined set of actions to help you grieve and complete the pain caused by all significant emotional losses.

Grief is the normal and natural and PAINFUL emotional reaction to loss. Grief is supposed to be painful and it is supposed to be emotional.

One of the natural functions of grief is to alert you to any emotional incompleteness left when a relationship changes or ends. The Grief Recovery Handbook contains the clearly defined actions will help you discover and complete the undelivered emotional communications that may be limiting or restricting your life.

How often have you or someone you know been caught in that intellectual trap where you know but you don’t change? The most difficult aspect of this process is undoing the obsolete idea that knowledge and analysis equal recovery. Knowledge and analysis equal knowledge and analysis, nothing more.

Grief

Recovery® is a series of actions that lead to completion.

Next Month: “Emotional Jet Lag”

For information about programs and services, write to The Grief Recovery Institute, P.O. Box 6061-382 Sherman Oaks, CA 91413. Call [818] 907-9600 or Fax: [818] 907-9329. Please visit our website at: www.grief-recovery.com.

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remodel your lifestyle Regaining Their Lives After Losing 200 Pounds

Dubuque Couple Finds New Life After Adjustable Banding Procedure at Genesis

By Linda Barlow, Genesis Health System

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eith Bakey knew it was time to lose weight when he lacked the energy to play sports with his three children. He never ice skated with them, worried that relying on a thin blade to support his 355-pound body would injure his ankles.

His 296-pound-wife, Tammy, knew it was time to lose weight when her doctor warned that children of obese parents have a propensity to be overweight. She remembered being the chubby child in the first-grade class photo. She didn’t want her own healthy kids to go down that path.

Time and again, the Dubuque, Iowa couple had tried expensive diets and lost weight, only to gain back even more. Tammy’s mother had experienced great results with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery. The Bakeys, however, wanted a less-invasive surgical weight-loss option.

The two learned about laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding when they attended a seminar at the Genesis Center for Bariatric Surgery in Davenport. An alternative to gastric bypass, the Lap-Band® system doesn’t require cutting or stapling the stomach or re-routing the intestine.

For the Bakeys, it seemed a perfect fit.

Restricting food intake

The Lap-Band system involves the laparoscopic placement of an inflatable silicone band around the upper part of the stomach to create a small pouch that limits food intake, reduces appetite and slows digestion.

“The band closes and is adjustable through a small port just under the skin that we can access through a small needle.

It can be tightened by adding more saline or loosened by removing saline depending on the patient’s feeling of restriction,” said Matthew Christophersen, M.D., FACS, Medical Director of the Genesis Center for Bariatric Surgery. “When food enters the upper stomach, patients feel full, they eat less, consume fewer calories and lose weight slowly over time.”

It’s one of three weight-loss options offered at the Genesis Center for Bariatric Surgery.

“I used to eat four pieces of chicken and a couple of helpings of potatoes at one sitting,” Keith, 40, says. “Now, I’m lucky if I can eat a piece of chicken and a quarter-cup of potatoes. Portion control used to be such a challenge for me. It’s a bit of a learning curve, but the Lap-Band helps me to stop eating when I’m full.”

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Watch a Lap-Band Procedure You can watch an online interview with surgeon Matthew Christophersen, M.D., FACS, and see him perform a Lap-Band procedure in the Genesis Operating Room. Go to www.genesishealth.com/bariatric and click on the “Stories & Videos” tab.

Tammy, 40, adds: “The Lap-Band is a tool that helps you reduce the quantity of food you eat. However, losing weight still comes down to willpower and controlling what you put in your mouth.”

A new life

Tammy had her surgery first in June, 2009. Once she recuperated, Keith had his surgery a month later. The surgeries were performed by surgeon Michael Phelps, M.D., FACS ,of the Genesis Center for Bariatric Surgery.

A year-and-a-half since their surgery, Keith has lost 127 pounds, and Tammy has lost 85 pounds. Both plan to lose more in a weight-loss journey that typically takes five years.

“It was helpful to do this with my husband,” Tammy says. “We’re learning a new lifestyle together. We’re each other’s cheerleader, and at times, we can be each other’s saboteur. In our case, it has made an already-strong relationship even stronger.”

Last spring, the couple ran their first 5K race on Mother’s Day weekend in Minneapolis. It was a life-changing event that shows how much more active they have become.

Keith remembers how tired he felt when their kids -- a 7-year-old son and 6-year-old twin boy and girl -- would beg him to play catch. “I was exhausted after work and would be huffing and puffing when I played with the kids,” he recalls.

“I wanted to be around to see my kids graduate, but at the rate I was going, I didn’t know if I would be.

“Today, I have the energy to go rollerblading, ice skating, play catch and play hockey out in the driveway.”

Losing weight also has cured his sleep apnea and lowered his high blood pressure and cholesterol, he says.

The couple’s healthier habits have spread to the entire Find out more family, Tammy says. “My children pay much more attention to

The Genesis Center for Bariatric Surgery is their food choices, and we eat much healthier. And because the Quad Cities’ only surgical weight-loss prowe eat a lot less, we spend far less money on groceries and gram to be recognized as a Bariatric Surgery going out to restaurants.”

Keith concludes, “The staff at the Genesis Center for BarCenter of Excellence by the American Society iatric Surgery was great. I wouldn’t change a thing.” for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

The center also has earned designation as

For more information on the Genesis Center for Bariata Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery™ ric Surgery or to register for classes, call (563) 421-8361, or toll-free at (866) 301-8361. For details about the three surgifrom Blue Cross and Blue Shield, as well as discal weight-loss options offered at Genesis, go to www.gentinction as a United Resource Networks Bariatric esishealth/bariatric Center of Excellence™ by United Healthcare.

Patients at Genesis undergo four-to-six months of education before they have surgery.

They attend introductory education classes, fol Tammy and Keith Bakey of Dubuque wanted their lives lowed by consultations with the surgeon, nursing back so that they could participate in sports with the children. staff, dietitian, physical therapist, pharmacist and They each had Lap-Band surgery at the Genesis Center for recreational therapist. Psychological evaluations Bariatric Surgery and have lost more than a combined 200 pounds. are done through Genesis Psychology AssociThey have also used what they earned in the comprehensive ates. Only patients who follow the pre-surgery requirements are scheduled for surgery.

Genesis program to prepare healthier meals for the entire family.

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