March Metro East Healthy Cells 2012

METRO EAST area Promoting Healthier Living in Your Community • Physical • Emotional

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letter from the owner

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t’s March and spring is right around the corner. It is a time for a new beginning and a good time to get healthy, fit, and start feeling your best! The articles in this magazine are written to help you

stay informed on the newest and latest health issues and services. We sincerely hope that you find information in this publication that will do just that!

There are a few other reasons that March is special. First of all,

it’s National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Our local National Cancer Society office submitted an article on this very topic. It’s also “Save Your Vision” Month. Read about taking care of not only your vision, but your child’s as well. National Professional Social Worker’s Month is also in March. When choosing a long term health care facility, finding a Social Worker should be an important aspect of care to consider. Lastly, March 27th is American Diabetes Alert Day. Complete the assessment to find out if you are at risk for this growing disease.

Here’s to Health and Happiness!

Sincerely,

“Our goal is to provide you with the information you need to live a

Christine Tyre, Owner Healthy Cells Magazine, Metro East Area

healthier life.”

Comments or questions call: 618-741-7196 or e-mail: chris @healthycells magazine.com

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MARCH ISSUE

2012 Volume 1, Issue 2

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Letter From The Owner:

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Vision Care: The Bright Underachiever

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Emotional: Emotional Support For Amputees

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Nutritional: Replace Sodium and Empty Calories with Wholesome Foods

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Physical: Resolve Chronic Injuries Without Needles, Surgery or Medication

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Social Workers: The Quality In Nursing Care

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Joint Pain: Osteoarthritis of the Knee

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Lower Your Risk: 24th Annual American Diabetes Association Alert Day

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Orthodontics: Ask The Dentist

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Customized Eye Care: Option To Eliminate or Reduce Your Dependence on Contacts or Glasses

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Healthy Smile: How Can You Benefit From Dental Implants?

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Women’s Health: Contraception and The Teenager

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Lifestyle Changes: National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

This Month’s Cover Story:

Ooh La La Spa Anti-Aging and Wellness page 12 Cover and cover story photos, courtesy of Roger Smith Portrait Gallery.

For advertising information, contact Christine Tyre, owner.

Cell: 618-741-7196 • Fax: 309-691-2187 510 Nottingham Drive, Troy, IL 62294 chris@healthycellsmagazine.com Healthy Cells Magazine is a division of: 1711 W. Detweiller Dr., Peoria, IL 61615 • Ph: 309-681-4418 Fax: 309-691-2187 info@limelightlink.com

Mission: The objective of Healthy Cells Magazine is to promote a stronger health-conscious community by means of offering education and support through the cooperative efforts among esteemed health and fitness professionals in the Metro East area.

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.

Healthy Cells Magazine is available FREE in high traffic locations throughout the Metro East area, including medical facilities and other waiting rooms. Healthy Cells Magazine welcomes contributions pertaining to healthier living in the Metro East area. Limelight Communications, Inc. assumes no responsibility for their publication or return. Solicitations for articles shall pertain to physical, emotional, and nutritional health only.

vision care

The Bright Underachiever Is he just not trying hard enough or is something else wrong?

Submitted by Unger Eye Care

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right children who don’t achieve to potential are an interesting puzzle. Many factors contribute to their difficulties.

Research has found that vision problems play a role in academic achievement yet are often inadvertently overlooked.

Did you know that an untreated vision problem can mimic ADD/ ADHD? LD? and can contribute to behavioral problems?

Typically if a child can pass the vision screening, vision is automatically ruled out, because most people think that “20/20” means you have perfect vision. But, did you know that the test that is used in most vision screenings (the Snellen Chart) was designed in the 1800’s? And, only 5% of actual vision problems are caught with that screening?

To clarify what “20/20” actually means, the first “20” means you are looking at the eye chart from a distance of 20 feet. The second “20” means you are able to see the size of letter you are supposed to see from 20 feet. That’s all it means! The test doesn’t tell us if the child has all the visual skills required to read (example: following along a line of print easily).

Students who are struggling with undiagnosed vision problems will often be very bright yet their intelligence won’t be reflected in their performance on standardized tests. According to Dr. Linda Silverman, an educational psychologist who has worked with gifted children for over 40 years, “A high Verbal IQ combined with a Performance IQ that is 20 points lower should signal the need for an optometric evaluation.”

According to Dr. Thomas Unger, a developmental optometrist in Troy, Illinois, “There are over 20 visual skills required for reading and learning besides being able to see the eye chart.

Sometimes these vision problems are tough to locate even in a comprehensive vision exam. If your child has any of the above symptoms you want to take your child to a Developmental Optometrist.”

Does your child: • Get frustrated trying to read or do homework?

• Have trouble keeping attention on reading?

• Take much longer on homework than it should?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, a vision problem may be contributing to your child’s difficulties. These are just a few of the more common symptoms. For a more complete list call Dr. Unger’s office: 618-667-2020.

The good news is that if a vision problem is at the root of your bright child’s struggles, help is just a phone call away. Dr. Unger can be reached at 618-667-2020. In addition you can also visit his website: www.ungereyecare.com.

March 2012 — Metro East Area — ­ Healthy Cells Magazine — Page 5

emotional

Emotional Support For Amputees Submitted by Hanger Prosthetics

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imb loss is not something people often think about unless it happens to them or a loved one. According to statistics from the Amputee Coalition, there are roughly 2,000,000 people living with limb loss, and an average of 507 new amputees each day. We often hear of people losing limbs in traumatic accidents or workplace injuries. However, what’s not generally known is that the majority of amputations in the United States are related to diabetes and peripheral artery disease (PAD) and are preventable. Education relating to the risk factors can help people take preventative steps

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to saving their limbs. Did you know that diabetes, PAD, obesity, tobacco use, and physical inactivity dramatically increase the risk of amputation?

After the loss of a limb, the fear and anxiety related to returning to the life they knew can be overwhelming. Many patients with limb loss feel alone, hopeless and depressed. Well-intentioned, supportive family members often feel confused and helpless when trying to assist their loved ones through recovery. This is where the Amputee Empowerment Partners (AEP) Program can help.

“There are many prosthetic and orthotic solutions for those with limb loss, paralysis, and orthopedic anomalies.”

AEP is a nationwide network of trained peer mentors who volunteer time to assist new amputees down the path to rehabilitation and individual personal success. The program was initiated by Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics in April of 2008 with 40 amputees of various levels, circumstances, and backgrounds, and has grown today to include more than 700 trained volunteers nationwide. Prosthetists can help return function to the patient by providing prosthetic limbs and clinical support, while AEP mentors can help inspire hope for patients through emotional and personal support. This team approach to healing the total patient – physically and emotionally – brings about improved outcomes and engenders a sense of beare many prosthetic and orthotic solutions for those with limb loss, longing and comfort knowing there is an entire community of people paralysis, and orthopedic anomalies. Seek out a company that not dedicated to caring for the individual as a whole and not just replaconly specializes in custom fit and design, but is also on the cutting ing the limb that was amputated. edge of advancements in the field. These advancements may include

AEP is also supported by a password-protected online comfully articulating myoelectric hands with a life-like appearance, micromunity at www.EmpoweringAmputees.org. With more than 3,000 processor-controlled prosthetic legs for lower extremity amputees, members, there is something for everyone. From discussion forums customized orthotic braces, and the WalkAide System, a miniature dealing with the latest advancements in prosthetic designs includelectrical stimulation device that improves walking ability in people ing microprocessor-controlled technology for both upper and lower with paralysis due to stoke, multiple sclerosis, incomplete spinal cord limb amputees, to groups specific to any number of activities, to injury, and cerebral palsy. informative “how to” videos, and blogs detailing personal stories of recovery, the information being shared and the resources available

No matter what the need, Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics has a for meaningful connections to be made between people of all stages team of experts ready to assist in restoring mobility and helping indiof healing and rehabilitation are awe inspiring. viduals enhance their physical capability. For more information on the Early Spring 2012 1/2 Page (horizontal) Issue: Size:

In addition to supporting the emotional needs of an amputee, it Ad AEP Program, living with limb loss, or the latest prosthetic and orthotic is important to restore the mobility of the patient so they can return solutions, contact Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics at 618-222-7032 or to the activities they enjoyed before becoming an amputee. There 618-288-8920. Visit us at www.Hanger.com.

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nutritional

Replace Sodium and Empty Calories with Wholesome Foods

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rocery store shelves and restaurant menus are often crowded with foods containing solid fats, added sugars and high levels of sodium. During National Nutrition Month®, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) is helping Americans understand how to get the most nutrients they need from the foods they eat, all surrounding this year’s theme: “Get Your Plate in Shape.”

“When people eat foods that have added sugars and solid fats, they are consuming extra calories they don’t need,” says registered dietitian and Academy Spokesperson Angela Ginn. “These ‘empty calories’ are found in a number of foods and drinks and offer little-to-no nutritional benefits.”

Foods high in solid fats (like sausage, shortening and cream) and added sugars (such as regular soda and pastries) should be considered occasional treats rather than regular options. Eating these foods on a regular basis can cause you to consume more calories than your body needs in one day.

“Replace these foods with nutritionally sound choices, like fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and lowfat dairy,” Ginn says. “Eating occasional treats is okay. Just make sure to balance out those treats with healthier options and get plenty of exercise.”

In addition to limiting foods high in solid fats and added sugars, consumers should also be aware of high levels of sodium in foods, especially pre-made options like

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frozen meals and canned soups and vegetables. Foods containing high levels of sodium are contributors to high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke.

“The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend consuming only 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day, which is about one teaspoon of salt,” Ginn says. “While meeting this recommendation may seem hard at first, choosing foods that are lower in sodium is one big step you can take towards meeting this goal.

Ginn offers tips to choose healthier options and “Get Your Plate in Shape”: Choose foods and drinks with little or no added sugars.

“It is smart to look for foods that have no added sugars, like unsweetened apple sauce or unsweetened whole-grain cereals,” Ginn says.

• Drink water throughout the day. For variety, add lemons, limes or cucumbers to your water or try carbonated water.

• Choose low-fat or fat-free milk or 100-percent fruit juices.

• Eat fresh fruit salad for dessert.

Eat fewer foods that are high in solid fats.

“Solid fats can increase your risk for heart disease,” Ginn says.

“You can reduce this risk by choosing healthier oils and lean meats.”

• Instead of regular ground beef, opt for extra-lean ground beef.

Ground turkey and chicken are also available in lean options.

• Grill, broil, bake or steam your foods instead of frying.

• Cook with healthy oils like olive, canola and sunflower oils in place of hydrogenated and partially-hydrogenated oils.

• Opt for fat-free or low-fat milk, yogurt and cheese.

Cut back on sodium.

“Much of the sodium we eat comes from prepared meals and foods eaten away from home. This can be significantly reduced by eating fresh foods,” Ginn says.

• Instead of salt, use herbs and spices to season foods, and avoid salting food before tasting it.

• Do not add salt when cooking pasta, rice and vegetables.

• Read the Nutrition Facts Panel to compare sodium content of foods such as soups, broths, breads and frozen dinners, and choose the healthiest option.

• Eat fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh meats, poultry and fish, beans and peas, unsalted nuts, eggs and low-fat or fat-free milk and yogurt.

Ginn also recommends cooking different dishes at home. “This allows you to control what you put in your meal,” she says.

For more information on how to “Get Your Plate in Shape,” visit the Academy’s National Nutrition Month website for a variety of helpful tips, fun games, promotional tools and nutrition education resources.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) is the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. The Academy is committed to improving the nation’s health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy. Visit the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics at www.eatright.org.

March 2012 — Metro East Area — ­ Healthy Cells Magazine — Page 9

physical

Resolve Chronic Injuries Without Needles, Surgery or Medication Submitted by PRORehab, P.C.

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RORehab, p.c., an outpatient Physical and Occupational Therapy provider with locations in Fairview Heights, Edwardsville and Alton, believes in providing leading edge treatment options. Their goal is to not only meet, but exceed patients’ expectations. Therefore, when given the opportunity to offer something unique to patients, the physical and occupational therapists at PRORehab jumped at the chance.

ASTYM (pronounced ey-stim) or augmented soft-tissue manipulation is a therapy that targets and corrects old injuries at the root of the problem – unwanted scar tissue and degenerative soft tissues. In its simplest terms, ASTYM treatment helps the body convert chronically injured, dysfunctional tissue into new, healthy and functional tissue.

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How does ASTYM work?

Therapists specifically trained in ASTYM use a series of ergonomically designed plastic instruments to evaluate and treat areas of injury. The microtrauma stimulated from the instruments initiates a healing response at the site of injury. Extensive research indicates that the “healing cascade” initiated by ASTYM treatment results in the body’s restructuring of both existing and new collagen (connective tissue) at the site of injury. “Scar tissue looks like a bowl of cooked spaghetti,” states Adam Muehl, PT at PRORehab in Fairview Heights.

“Old, chronic injuries are just a mass of disorganized tissue. Healthy tissue should lie in parallel lines. ASTYM treatment allows the body to resorb and remodel disorganized, dysfunctional tissue and lay down

smooth, healthy tissue.” The greatest thing of all, states Muehl, is that ASTYM treatment encourages the patient to stay active. “We want runners running, stretching and strengthening during treatment. The body will respond to the forces placed upon it.”

Therapy of last resort?

PRORehab therapists are no strangers to treating injuries that have failed elsewhere. ASTYM provides therapists with an additional “tool in the toolbox” to take care of patients. However, there is no

“ASTYM (pronounced ey-stim) or augmented soft-tissue manipulation is a therapy that targets and corrects old injuries at the root of the problem – unwanted scar tissue and degenerative soft tissues.”

Is it painful?

The best word to describe ASTYM therapy is “intense”. Treatment times may vary with the area of injury, but the average treatment time can last upwards of 20 minutes. After coating the affected extremity with cocoa butter, the therapist systematically treats the area using their ASTYM instruments. “When an area of fibrosis is identified it can feel like gravel or rice krispies under the skin,” states Nate Wilson, MPT, Clinic Director at PRORehab in Alton. “This can be uncomfortable for the patient, but despite the short-term discomfort, patients feel the immediate benefit and return for more. Patients love that they can be active.”

reason why ASTYM should be the treatment of last resort. “We’re finding that ASTYM is an effective front-line treatment for a variety of conditions”, states Muehl. These include conditions such as hamstring strains, plantar fasciitis, and Achilles tendonitis, just to name a few. In fact, physicians are now asking for ASTYM by name. “The word is definitely starting to spread. Patients are very satisfied and enthused with the results they see,” states Muehl.

Do you have a painful, chronic condition, an acute injury or a recent surgery? Visit www.prorehabpc.com for more information on why PRORehab is THE place for outpatient physical and occupational therapy.

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feature story

Ooh La La Spa

Anti-Aging and Wellness

By Christine Tyre

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aking care of one’s Dr. Kristen Jacobs administering body both inside a Botox injection. and outside can be complex and overwhelming, especially when trying to tackle this alone.

Preventing disease, weight management, taking care of the mind, body, and skin can all seem like too much to take on for busy working people with families, jobs, and community activities. This is where Dr. Kristen Jacobs, Board Certified Family Medicine Physician, comes in. Her office, Ooh La La, is the destination for people who want to have it ALL!

Dr. Jacobs has over 13 years experience as a Family Physician and has been in the Maryville office for almost 4 years.

She was treating all the usual symptoms and diseases that family physicians would treat but truly believed in preventive medicine and therefore incorporated anti-aging, skin rejuvenation, and overall health and wellness into her practice. “I discovered that I have a passion for treating the whole person with diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes and not just with medications alone.

When I help someone change their life by becoming healthier, improving their skin, and help them look younger…….that’s what keeps me going. I like to counsel each patient, spend time with them, and really get to know who they are as a person. They become like family!” Dr. Jacobs said. What sets her apart from other offices that might perform some of the same treatments is that she actually performs many of the treatments herself including all injectables such as Botox and fillers.

When a member of her staff does perform treatments, she said, “My staff is highly trained and they are absolutely wonderful. I totally trust them.” However, she is proud to say that she does most of the treatments herself. Dr. Jacobs’ goal is to make all her patients look natural and refreshed and not “fake or plastic.” She says, “Every patient that leaves my office is a reflection on my business. I don’t want my patients to look unnatural, so I am very conservative in my treatments. We can Page 12 — Healthy Cells Magazine — Metro East Area ­— March 2012

always do more, so I don’t want to do too much too soon.”

In determining which service fits individuals needs Dr. Jacobs offers complimentary consultations where patients will meet with her highly qualified staff and discuss which options are available. In each consultation, the nurses and aestheticians will perform an overall Skin Analysis which targets the right products and services for each patient. One of the myths associated with antiaging treatments is that the cost is astronomical. She says that treatments are actually very affordable and that she offers treatments in a variety of price ranges. Dr. Jacobs feels that all women need to be pampered and to feel and look their best. Being a wife, mother, and

physician, she knows all too well how hectic life gets. “Moms deserve to do something for themselves so we can do a little at a time and make it fit into their budget.”

Available anti- aging and rejuvenation procedures vary depending on the needs of each individual patient. Dr. Jacobs offers the following products and services: • Botox Cosmetic Botox injections successfully remove unwanted lines from one’s forehead, between the eyebrows, around the eyes and mouth. By relaxing underlying muscles in the face, wrinkles will be treated and prevented.

• Dermal Fillers Dermal fillers replace tissue volume loss reversing changes associated with aging. Juvederm and Radiesse are the fillers used to enhance lips and eliminate wrinkles.

Laser Treatments The Pearl

The “one laser to choose” to renew skin with fast and visible results. The Pearl treats scarring, uneven skin tone, fine lines and wrinkles, and sun damage.

Laura Salyer, RN, found just the right colors from the Jane Iredale Mineral make-up line.

Titan Skin Tightening

Tightens skin on the face, neck, abdomen, thighs, and arms by stimulating long-term collagen rebuilding producing a more youthful appearance. The Titan offers quick results without the long downtime of surgery.

Skin Rejuvenation

Laser Genesis reduces pore size, acne scarring, skin redness, sunspots, and helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles with no downtime!

By stimulating collagen growth, the face gets a more youthful look.

IPL Photorejuvenation

IPL or Limelight treats the face, hands, chest, arms, and legs with gentle light pulses to erase pigmentation and sunspots. Other benefits are tighter pore size and smoother skin texture.

Laser Hair Removal

Reduces hair permanently for all types of skin while being a safe and effective alternative to waxing.

Vein Therapy

Removes unwanted spider veins on the face and body. Rids deep reticular veins.

Microcurrent and Massage Therapy

Massage

Ooh La La offers Swedish, Relaxation, Deep Tissue, Prenatal, and Hot Stone Massage. 30, 60, or 90 minute massages are available to fit your schedule.

Customizable Facials and Chemical Peels (For All Skin Types)

The Perfector: “The Non-Surgical Face Lift” which is a more natural, non-invasive alternative to a surgical face lift. It delivers low frequency microcurrent to regenerate and heal tissue. The Perfector improves sun damage, acne, rosacea, fine lines and wrinkles. It also decreases pore size, firms and tones the skin, and improves dark circles as well as puffiness under the eyes.

Microdermabrasion

Gentle abrasion that removes sun-damaged skin and stimulates new cell growth. A facial can be added for more benefits. Microdermabrasion is highly recommended prior to laser treatments and chemical peels to enhance their results.

The Arasys: The Inch Loss and Body Lift system allows an Effortless Power Workout. It speeds up muscle building and inch loss in significantly less time than needed at the gym. It provides inch loss, breast lift, buttock lift, cellulite reduction, and lymphatic detoxification.

Dermaplaning

Manually removes facial hair and dead skin from the face benefiting all skin types. This service is recommended prior to laser treatments and chemical peels to enhance their results.

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Chemical Peels Skin Medica

Rejuvenize, Illuminize, and Vitalize! These peels take years off the aging skin. They are effective in treating acne scarring, pigmentary changes, melasma, and sun damaged skin.

Obagi Blue Peel

This peel is a deep penetrating TCA peel that minimizes wrinkles, scars, acne, sun damage, pigmentation, and large pores.

Products to Enhance Treatments Skin Care

Dr. Jacobs provides a line of Physician Grade skincare products that work together with the anti-aging laser treatments. Skincare regimens are customized to each patient to address individual concerns to both accelerate and maintain the results of your treatments. These superior products help strengthen your skin and stimulate collagen while protecting it from environmental stressors that can cause damage to your skin.

Clarisonic Brush

This is a way to remove 6 times more make up and 2 times more dirt and oil than by traditional face washing methods. The Clarisonic Brush allows skin care products to penetrate deeper into the skin improving their results.

Clarisonic Opal

In just one minute a day, patients can see an immediate reduction in fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes while this delicate skin becomes firmer and more hydrated. This is done by using sonic infusion to deeply penetrate serum into the skin around the eyes. Clarisonic Opal is highly recommended by Dr. Oz. It actually made his Anti-Aging Beauty Secrets List!

Latisse

This is the first and only FDA approved prescription treatment for inadequate lashes. Latisse makes eyelashes longer, thicker, and darker!

Jane Iredale Mineral Make Up

This make up is known as “The Skin Care Make Up”, it is the first mineral make up and is actually proven to improve and heal skin while enhancing beauty and covering flaws. The skin care experts at the office can help find the perfect foundation, eye, and lip colors for all skin tones.

Medical Weight Management

At Dr. Jacob’s office, a medically supervised and extremely safe weight loss program is also offered. It has been proven to be highly effective. Patients can lose weight quickly while supercharging their metabolism. Many men and women have used this program with great success.

Health And Wellness

Ooh La La also offers a wide variety of testing and treatment options for hormonal imbalances, food sensitivities, gastrointestinal malfunction, nutritional counseling, body composition analysis and detoxification programs. Dr. Jacobs is very excited about her newest health and wellness system that can increase energy, reduce stress, and improve mental focus. Other added benefits are improved quality of sleep, loss of excess fat and weight, increased sex drive, reduced pain, and even help with overcoming addictions. It is NOT a diet, colon cleanse, or just supplements alone. This system is an Overall Health

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Transformation Program. Patients can lose inches, build lean muscle, and improve muscle to fat ratio. This program is a cellular cleansing that flushes impurities from the system and revitalizes the cells by flooding them with vital nutrients. If those benefits were not enough, blood sugar levels will be balanced and cravings for nutritional foods will increase.

After this cleansing/detoxification, the increased energy will lead to more motivation to exercise.

Dr. Jacobs stresses that patients will not be going through this program alone. She offers one on one counseling and motivation to keep patients on the right track. Like many of the treatments and programs at Ooh La La, Dr. Jacobs has been on this program for the last few months herself to make sure she would want to recommend it to her patients. For those who want to start feeling great physically, mentally, AND improve their quality of life overall, Ooh La La would like to invite everyone to come out to their “Healthy Living Workshops,” which are held on Tuesdays at 6:00 PM at the Maryville Office. This is an informational meeting that will offer lifestyle solutions as well as an abundance of tips for getting healthier and feeling truly fabulous! For those who cannot make the Tuesday night workshop, call the office and one of the staff members can get you started immediately.

On a personal note, Dr. Jacobs is married to Dr. Robert Wise who is a practicing Chiropractor. She is the mother of two young sons that are in second and third grade. The entire family is currently participating in one of her Optimal Health and Wellness Systems. She prides herself in stating that she doesn’t recommend anything for her patients that she wouldn’t do herself!

The first step to getting healthy and feeling your best is choosing a Family Medicine Physician that is dedicated to preventing disease and promoting health and wellness. This is what Dr. Jacobs does in a spa-like setting while specializing in Women’s Health. However, she can treat your entire family as she practices all aspects of healthcare for all ages, including routine checkups. Dr. Jacobs is proud to say, “My passion is helping people lead a healthy life and to feel and look their absolute best while doing it!”

To find out more information about the Overall Transformation System, Ooh La La is offering:

Healthy Living Workshops Tuesday Evenings 6:00 PM 2102 Vadalabene Drive Maryville, IL

or call the office at 618-288-9117 to get started immediately! Please RSVP if you plan on attending a Tuesday evening workshop.

For more information on any of the services offered

by Dr. Jacobs at Ooh La La, visit the website at www.OohLaLaWellness.com or contact the office during business hours Monday through Friday at 618-288-9117.

Ooh La La is located at 2102 Vadalabene Drive in Maryville, IL.

social workers

The Quality In Nursing Care Submitted By Passages Hospice

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hen a loved one is moving into a nursing home, you might think about the kind of nursing care they have, the activity schedule or the meal choices offered. But another important part of the nursing home staff is the social worker. More than 60,000 social workers are in residential and nursing communities across the country, and the field is growing.

Social workers help us navigate relationships with ourselves, our family and those around us.

Sometimes we carry emotional baggage – pain and anger toward others that make the transition into nursing care even more challenging. But even at its best, moving into a nursing facility is a major change for the entire family.

Social workers ease that change by being a voice of reason and understanding. They let patients and families talk their way through concerns, worries and stress to find an agreement or solution.

“There are a lot of people involved,” says Melissa Kline, a Passages Hospice social worker. “You have to know what to say, and the right time to say it.”

Social workers become even more important at the end of life, when a loved one may be receiving hospice care. Hospice social workers visit each patient on a regular basis and meet with family to address concerns. Then the social worker meets with other members of the hospice care team, to help everyone understand what challenges they might face in caring for the person.

Some common concerns for nursing facility residents are maintaining dignity when relying on others for personal care and having less independence than before. In hospice care, questions about death and leaving loved ones behind are common.

Social workers help patients and families find their own answers to these questions.

Years of education and experience help them sort through sometimes complicated feelings to find out what’s most important. They might make suggestions or give advice, but often they just provide a listening ear.

And while they’re listening, they sometimes hear more than worries. They hear wisdom.

“I’ve learned more about my own life from working with those near death than I learned throughout all my years in school,” Kline said.

For more information, please contact Passages Hospice at 618-234-7078.

March 2012 — Metro East Area — ­ Healthy Cells Magazine — Page 15

joint pain

Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Understanding Treatment Options

By Dr. Timothy C. Payne, MD Submitted by Med+Plus

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ealthy, functioning joints are frequently taken for granted.

Every year in the United States, runners train for marathons, overworked executives hit the gym, thousands brace the winter weather to hit the slopes, and families hop on their bikes for a ride around the neighborhood. However, if you are one of the millions of Americans living with osteoarthritis, simple and mundane tasks such as climbing stairs and walking can be a challenge.

Osteoarthritis is a disease of the joints.

Inflammation, pain and loss of functionality occur when the cartilage protecting the joint breaks down and the two bones rub together.

The Centers for Disease Control reports that an estimated 46 million adults in the United States are told by a physician that they have some form of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus or fibromyalgia. The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis, and in 2005, an estimated 27 million adults were diagnosed with the disease. Arthritis and other rheumatic conditions (AORC) cost the United States billions of dollars each year. In fact, in 2003, reports showed that AORC cost the US $127.8 billion dollars ($80.8 billion in medical care expenditures and $47.0 billion in lost earnings).

As a former college wrestler and football player, an avid golfer and a physician with over 30 years of experience in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine. I’ve seen first-hand the adverse affects of living with osteoarthritis. Many patients are told by their physicians that their only options for treatment are exercise, non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs, hyaluronic acid injections or total knee replacement surgery.

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What are the treatment options for osteoarthritis of the knee?

Exercise is the number one recommended treatment for osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee because it builds muscle mass, which can help stabilize the knee. Further, with obesity contributing to the progression of OA due to the stress of added weight on the joints, exercise can also help with weight loss, thereby reducing pressure on the knee.

Another treatment option for OA of the knee is non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that reduce the inflammation of the joint.

However, adverse side effects of pharmaceutical treatments include stomach irritation, possible stomach ulcers, elevated blood pressure or aggravation of heart conditions. Viscosupplementation injections are given in a series of one to five shots over the course of several months (depending on the product used). These injections are ef-

fective in relieving the pain of osteoarthritic knees, but the results may vary from patient to patient.

Total knee replacement surgery (TKR) is the most invasive of all treatment options. In this surgical procedure, the end of the femur (thigh bone) and the top of the lower leg (tibia) are replaced with artificial components to create a synthetic joint. Since the surfaces that were previously rubbing on each other have now been replaced and realigned, this reduces the patient’s pain, but full range of motion after this surgery may not be possible if there were significant anatomical changes preceding surgical intervention.

Total knee replacement surgery carries risks for patients such a blood clots in the leg or lung, infection, heart attack, stroke and loosening of the artificial knee.

Additionally, depending on wear and tear, the joint may need to be replaced at a later date if loosening becomes painful. Rehabilitation time to restore knee function can take several weeks to months.

Knee Replacement Alternative

In May of 2009, I began prescribing VQ OrthoCare’s OActiveTM knee brace and BioniCare® System, the first non-invasive, non-pharmaceutical, non-surgical treatment option for osteoarthritis of the knee.

The treatment delivers a low-level pulsed electrical signal to the knee through two electrodes held in place on the inside of a joint unloading brace, developed specifically to treat osteoarthritis by mimicking the naturally occurring signal present in the healthy knee joint. The low-level pulsed electrical signal is not felt by the patient.

Because not every patient is a good candidate for surgery, drugs or injections due to age and other risk factors, the OActive knee brace and BioniCare System alleviates risks associated with surgery, pharmaceuticals and injections, while helping to alleviate pain and allow patients return to their normal, active lifestyles. As a prescribed treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee, the OActive knee brace and BioniCare System patients are under the care of a physician at all times.

On average, patents using the OActive knee brace and BioniCare System have reported experiencing positive results after 750 hours.

Unlike a standard knee brace, the BioniCare device is integrated into the OActive “unloader” knee brace to reduce the impact of body weight on the knee and reduce the patient’s pain. The OActive Knee Brace is worn undetected under clothing and allows for optimal movement of the entire leg.

Within the first year, I have seen a 70% improvement rate in pain, symptoms and knee fuction with the OActive knee brace and BioniCare System.

Ultimately, taking care of ourselves at every stage along the way is the best treatment to preventing disease and illness as we grow older. This begins with exercise and nutrition, and continues by educating ourselves on the best treatment options. Always consult with your physician and ask questions about the risks and results you can expect from every treatment option.

Dr. Timothy C. Payne, MD specializes in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery and back rehabilitation at M&M Orthopaedics in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Payne has been working with and training the Doctors at Med Plus in Maryville and Carlyle Illinois. For more information please call (618) 288-5044 or (618) 594- 3671.

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lower your risk 24th Annual American Diabetes Association Alert Day® 2012 Is Tuesday, March 27th Why is Alert Day important?

Diabetes is a serious disease that strikes nearly 26 million children and adults in the United States, and a quarter of them—7 million—do not even know they have it. An additional 79 million, or one in three American adults, have prediabetes, which puts them at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Unfortunately, diagnosis often comes 7 to 10 years after the onset of the disease, after disabling and even deadly complications have had time to develop. Therefore, early diagnosis is critical to successful treatment and delaying or preventing some of

its complications such as heart disease, blindness, kidney disease, stroke, amputation and death.

Who should participate in Alert Day?

Everyone should be aware of the risk factors for type 2 diabetes.

People who are overweight, under active (living a sedentary lifestyle) and over the age of 45 should consider themselves at risk for the disease. African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, Native Americans, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders and people who have a family history of the disease also are at an increased risk for type 2 diabetes. Studies have shown that type 2 diabetes can often be prevented or delayed by losing just 7% of body weight (such as 15 pounds if you weigh 200) through regular physical activity (30 minutes a day, five days a week) and healthy eating. By understanding your risk, you can take the necessary steps to help prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes.

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Adapted from Bang et al., Ann Intern Med 151:775-783, 2009.

Original algorithm was validated without gestational diabetes as part of the model.

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By Dr. Anna Smith, Dentistry with TLC Q: My friend just got Fastbraces. I’ve never heard of them before. Are they new?

A: Fastbraces have been tested and proven safe for children and adults for over 20 years. Fastbraces are not new. However, Fastbraces are relatively new to the St. Louis area. They were developed by an orthodontist in Texas and are very popular in that area of the country. Fastbraces have several unique characteristics that are increasing their popularity over traditional types of braces.

“Fastbraces are designed to straighten teeth and correct your bite in just 3 months to about a year.”

First, Fastbraces are designed to straighten teeth and correct your bite in just 3 months to about a year. They have this unique ability due to their different design. Old technology braces are usually square in shape and typically move the top of the tooth in the first year and the root of the tooth the second year, thus requiring at least two years of braces treatment. Fastbraces are triangular in shape and gently allow the top and root of the tooth to move at the same time. Therefore, Fastbraces can safely do in one year what slower braces require two years to complete.

I think a great way to think about this newer technology is to compare it to traveling. If I told you I was going to travel to Chicago in only one hour you would consider it impossible for me to drive that fast. However, by flying I could easily make it to Chicago in an hour.

Fastbraces are like the airplane, allowing your teeth to straighten faster because of their amazing technology.

Many people assume Fastbraces will be painful because they move your teeth faster. This is not true! In fact, university research has shown Fastbraces to be less sensitive than traditional braces. Fastbraces have no more risks than traditional braces.

The second unique characteristic of Fastbraces is the cost.

Fastbraces cost LESS than slower, traditional and invisible braces.

The average cost of traditional braces in this area of the country is about $5,000. Invisible braces tend to cost even more. Fastbraces start at just under $3,000! The shorter treatment time of Fastbraces means there are fewer visits to the dentist which decreases your bottom line.

Finally, the very best unique characteristic about Fastbraces is their lifetime satisfaction guarantee.

For example, if your dog eats your retainers and

your teeth become crooked again you can have Fastbraces again for free! You only pay for the cost of your new retainers and records.

No other type of braces offers this type of guarantee.

All of these unique advantages have created a buzz about Fastbraces. I have many patients who drive from all over Illinois, Missouri and even Iowa to have Fastbraces at Dentistry With TLC in Godfrey, Illinois.

I offer many different types of braces at Dentistry With TLC. I have never come across any other type of braces that actually deliver all their promises in such a short amount of time.

Dr. Anna Smith is the owner of the one-and-only Dentistry With TLC in Godfrey, Illinois. She does not limit her practice to only orthodontics. She personally performs all types of family, surgical, sedation and cosmetic dentistry.

Dr. Smith is licensed as a general dentist in Illinois.

For more information, or to schedule your appointment, contact Dentistry with TLC at 618-466-9367.

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customized eye care

Illinois Eye Surgeons Options To Eliminate or Reduce Your Dependence on Contacts or Glasses

By Donald R. Unwin, M.D., Illinois Eye Surgeons

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llinois Eye Surgeons offers a menu of options to patients who are looking for alternatives to eyeglasses or contacts. Their experienced team of surgeons have performed thousands of refractive procedures and all treatments are “customized” to each patient.

The Doctors of Illinois Eye Surgeons are proud to be the first in the region to offer their refractive patients two of the best technologies available in the U.S. All of our surgeons utilize the Wavelight® FS200 Femtosecond Laser ® for creating Lasik flaps, and the Allegretto Wave® Eye-Q Laser to reshape the cornea which is the fastest laser available in the U.S.

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lamer Lens), and Refractive Lens Exchange (Clear Lens Extraction).

Laser and surgical vision correction procedures are designed to change the focusing power of the eye. We are able to accommodate the needs of almost all of our patients wanting to be free of contacts or glasses, including those patients who may have been previously told they were not candidates.

“Bladeless Lasik” is a procedure whereby a flap is created by utilizing the Wavelight® FS200 Femtosecond Laser on the front surface of the eye. The laser option offers several unique advantages when compared to using a blade. First the cut is more precise and there is less tissue disruption. This allows for more accurate results and avoids many of the complications seen when using a blade.

Once a flap has been created the surgeon utilizes the Allegretto Wave® Eye-Q Laser to apply the laser beam to the underlying tissue to reshape the cornea in such a way that contacts or glasses are no longer needed. The procedure may take as little as eight seconds to correct a patient’s vision and in conjunction with our experienced surgeons, is what creates excellent outcomes.

Advanced Surface Treatment is an excellent alternative for patients who are not good candidates for Lasik. The primary difference between surface treatments and Lasik is that the procedure involves the complete removal of the outer layer of corneal cells in order to access the tissue underneath. Once the cells have been removed, the surgeon uses a laser to reshape the cornea and places a contact lens on the eye until healing is completed.

Although the outer layer of corneal cells will regenerate following surgery, this procedure results in a substantially longer healing period than with Lasik. Nevertheless, patients will be very pleased with their desired result.

Visian ICL® is the procedure of choice for patients between 21 and 45 who need and expect higher quality results in performance and safety. The Visian ICL® may ideal for patients who were previously turned down for Lasik because of thin corneas or dry eyes. In fact, the U.S. Military has embraced this lens because of the reliable visual clarity it achieves. One of the most important advantages of the Visian ICL® is that while it can permanently correct your vision, the lens can be simply removed or replaced if necessary.

Refractive Lens Exchange (Clear Lens Extraction) may be an alternative for patients who are not candidates for any other proce-

“We are able to accommodate the needs of almost all of our patients wanting to be free of contacts or glasses, including those patients who may have been previously told they were not candidates.” dure. Simply put, this procedure consists of the surgeon removing the natural lens of the eye and replacing it with an artificial lens implant. Your surgeon may recommend placing a premium lens implant that would allow for clear vision both in the distance, up close, and everything in between. These lenses are tolerated very well and are expected to last the rest of your life.

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How Can You Benefit From Dental Implants?

By Ty Parker, D.M.D, P.C., Fountains Family Dentistry

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he first thing that people notice about you is your smile. Your smile can say a lot about you. When you have missing teeth, your smile may be giving people the wrong impression. Dental implants are a great option for people wanting to replace missing teeth with the feel and function of natural teeth. Dental implants are the most advanced and least invasive ways to replace one or more missing teeth. Dental implants can also be used to help anchor dentures in place.

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If you have any of these conditions, dental implants may work for you: • Missing teeth • Gaps in your smile • Broken teeth that need to be removed • Teeth with root canals that have failed • Dentures that are loose

What patients are candidates for dental implants?

Nearly anyone who has missing teeth or loose dentures can be a candidate for dental implant treatment. Certain chronic health problems may need to be taken into account before dental implant treatment. Generally, if you are healthy enough to have a tooth taken out, you are healthy enough to undergo dental implant treatment. Smoking, alcohol abuse, uncontrolled diabetes, cancer, severe gum infections, and radiation therapy are major conditions that can affect the outcome of dental implant treatment. Before dental implants are placed, your doctor will review your medical history and determine if you are a candidate, or if any complications could arise.

Why are dental implants so desirable?

Dental implants are more comfortable than complete or partial dentures. Dental implants are anchored securely to your jaw bone and eliminate the motion that causes irritation of the gums. They can be used to replace single teeth, several teeth in the form of a bridge, or used to anchor a denture in place and make your denture more stable.

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“Dental implants are a great option for people wanting to replace missing teeth with the feel and function of natural teeth.”

How do dental implants work?

Dental implants are designed to act as a natural replacement for missing teeth. Placing the implant requires great skill and precision.

After reviewing your medical history and x-rays of the area the implants will be placed in, your doctor will place the dental implants into your jaw. They are made of titanium and are placed into channels that the doctor prepares in your mouth. Dental implants act just like the root of the tooth they are replacing. Once the dental implant is placed, your body integrates the implant into your jaw. During this time period, your body heals and a temporary crown (cap) is placed over the implant.

After two to six months the implant is anchored to the jaw. Once this occurs, your doctor will place a permanent crown (cap) over the implant that looks and functions just like the tooth it is replacing. If the dental implants are being used to anchor you denture, the doctor will place an attachment over the implant that will lock into your denture to help lock it in place.

What is the next step?

If you think that you may be a candidate for dental implants, the best thing to do is contact a dentist to find out. During this visit your doctor will discuss your options, as well as answer questions and concerns you may have. Then you can determine if dental implants are right for you.

To determine if you are a candidate for dental implants contact Fountains Family Dentistry for a complimentary consultation at (618) 622-1800, or visit their website at www.FountainsFamilyDentistry.com

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women’s health

Contraception and the Teenager

By Kimberly N. Sanford, M.D., Maryville Women’s Center

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n our office we have several teen encounters.

They range from ages 13 and older. The early pubertal teenagers are usually present with a parent, mother or father, and have concerns that cover perceived irregular cycles to dysmenorrhea. The teen is, usually, terrified of the exam, and the parent is terrified of the child’s budding sexuality. We, as practitioners, are asked to write for birth control to control cycles and symptoms. The visit from the older teenager, generally, covers the need for prevention of pregnancy. In either scenario, our job is critical to educate all involved about normal menstrual physiology, mechanism of action and side effects of desired medications, and prevention of sexually transmitted infections.

National Data shows that 87% of males and 79% of female, non-married, teens will utilize birth control during their first sexual experience. The condom, withdrawal, and oral contraceptive pills, in that order, are the top 3 methods chosen. There is, also, an increase in the use of abstinence and the “rhythm method” among female teens.

The success of any birth control method is based on the teenager’s ability to achieve a higher level of planning, decision making, and problem solving. For this reason, the later adolescent has the best potenAshley Noeph, tial of successful birth control.

Registered Nurse, Licensed Esthetician It is necessary to clear up misinformation and myths about birth control that is provided by peers and even family members that may be functioning under old guidelines from their teenage years. Table 1 shows the current methods of birth control with their levels of effectiveness.

One of these misconceptions is that you need a pap smear in order to start a birth control method. This is no longer true. According to the current guidelines, the pelvic exam is not necessary if the teen has no complaints. Another is the thought most young girls have that they have irregular cycles. The art of counting out the length of the cycle, 21days- 35 days, is completely lost on this generation. Most teens are under the impression that each period should land within a calendar month, only once, but if you have a 21

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day cycle you get double the pleasure and for the 35 day cyclers, you will skip a calendar month. This little fact of physiology must be clear before any form of birth control is started. That being said, before anyone walks out of the gynecologist’s office, they should be aware of how their method of birth control works. She must be aware of follow-up visits needed to monitor her birth control and possible side effects. Because this generation of teenagers is so internet savvy we can make the assumption that they are aware of more information than they really are. We must also correct wrong information that is obtained through this electronic medium. Lastly, there are so many choices available to today’s teen, and because of this fact, the initial visit with the teenager takes a substantial amount of time. It is worth it to start them out with a solid foundation that can shape a nation.

For more information, please contact Maryville Women’s Center at 618-288-2920.

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lifestyle changes

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

By American Cancer Society

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s the nation marks National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month this March, the American Cancer Society is encouraging men and women 50 and older to make getting tested for colorectal cancer a priority. Colorectal cancer (commonly referred to as colon cancer) is one of only two cancers that can actually be prevented through screening, which allows doctors to find polyps in the colon and remove them before they turn cancerous. Regularly scheduled colorectal cancer screening can help save lives and help achieve the American Cancer Society’s goal of creating a world with less cancer and more birthdays.

Screening for colon cancer has been proven to reduce deaths from the disease both by decreasing the number of people who are diagnosed with it and by finding a higher proportion of cancers at early, more treatable stages. Overall, colon cancer rates have declined rapidly in both men and women in the past two decades, due in part to early detection and removal of precancerous polyps. However, only half of the U.S. population aged 50 and older has been tested.

“We have an opportunity to significantly reduce death rates from colon cancer through regular screening,” said Maggie Grotefendt, Health Initiatives Representative for the Metro East American Cancer Society. “However, there may be barriers to screening such as a lack of health insurance. We hope that people will use the month of March – National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month – as an opportunity to make screening a priority and talk to their doctors, family members and friends about getting tested. By doing so, they are taking a key step toward staying well.”

An estimated 103,170 cases of colon and 40,290 cases of rectal cancer are expected to occur in the United States in 2012. Of those, an estimated 51,690 deaths from colorectal cancer are expected to occur in 2012, accounting for 9% of all cancer deaths. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women. Nonmodifiable risk factors for colon cancer include a family history of the colorectal cancer and a personal history of colorectal cancer, colorectal polyps or chronic inflammatory bowel disease. Major modifiable risk factors that have been associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer in epidemiologic studies include physical inactivity, obesity and high consumption of red or processed meats.

In addition to screening, there are healthy lifestyle behaviors individuals can adopt to reduce risk of colon cancer. Studies show that

being overweight or obese increases risk of colon cancer, and people whose diets include a high amount of red and processed meats are at increased risk. The American Cancer Society recommends that adults engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity on five or more days of the week, and consume a healthy diet that includes five or more servings of vegetables and fruits each day, whole grains (instead of processed grains and sugars), limited alcohol and processed and red meats, and controlled portion sizes.

For more information about Colorectal cancer and other services, visit the American Cancer Society online at www.cancer.org, or contact your local Maryville office at 5 Schiber Ct., Maryville, IL. 800-642-8084.

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