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Neonatal ICU

Not Just for Babies Anymore!

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Mental Illness Has Connectivity and Hearing Many Forms! pg. 19

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Volume 2, Issue 7

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Health Care: First DNV Accredited & ISO Certified Hospital in Mississippi

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Emotional: Getting Your Life Back on Track

This Month’s Cover Story:

Forrest General Hospital Neonatal ICU Not Just for Babies Anymore!

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Cover and story photos by JRichards Originals

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Physical: Living with Diabetes

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Nutritional: Bang For Your Food Buck

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Communication Therapy: Do You Know About Dubard School?

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Personal Health: Mental Illness Has Many Forms!

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Body Health: Osteoarthritis

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Professional Tips: Finding a Photographer

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Financial Security: Fixed Index Annuity

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Hearing Solutions: Connectivity and Hearing

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Balance: Run with Ease, Run for Life

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Healthy Aging: It’s In The Eyes

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Life Tip: You Will Succeed!

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Maximum Health: Chiropractic Can Help Your Body Run More Efficiently

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First DNV Accredited & ISO Certified Hospital in Mississippi Submitted by South Central Regional Medical Center

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NV Health Care, Inc., is the first federally approved hospital accreditation organization in more than 30 years. From multi-hospital systems to community hospitals; from major teaching institutions to regional medical centers, hospitals across the United States are choosing DNV Healthcare for a new approach to accreditation. DNV’s approach focuses on quality, innovation and continual improvement.

In September of 2009, the South Central Regional Medical Center Health System in Laurel became the first DNV Health Care, Inc. (DNV) accredited hospital in Mississippi. By becoming DNV accredited, South Central Regional Medical Center took its health care accreditation to an all new level because ISO certification is required as part of the accreditation process.

Doug Higginbotham, President and CEO at SCRMCsaid, “The DNV Accreditation program has provided us the opportunity to simultaneously satisfy our Medicare accreditation requirements and implement the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System all at the same time.” He said, “This is much more than an accreditation program, it’s a catalyst for our ongoing commitment to patient safety and clinical quality.”

You may ask: How does DNV Accreditation and ISO Certification benefit the community?

Hospitals that are DNV Accredited and ISO Certified follow certain federal quality standards called “Conditions of Participation”. All hospitals who

receive Medicaid and Medicare funds are required by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) to comply with these standards. To insure that these quality standards are being met, each hospital is visited by a team of health care surveyors who thoroughly evaluate compliance.

The outcome of this process insures quality health care for the community.

ISO 9001:2008 is one of several sets of standards that are governed by the International Organization for Standardization. These standards provide a guideline for the management of quality for a large number of industrial areas—transportation, food services, health care, automotive, information technology, aerospace and others.

To meet the requirements for certification under ISO 9001:2008, the hospital had to first clearly define the expectations of their customers—its patients. This was then incorporated into a quality policy. Policies and procedures were adopted to insure consistent performance. This performance was then measured and changes were made to minimize variation.

SCRMC has also taken an active role in self evaluation through a process of internal audits of every department. DNV accreditation and ISO certification is validation that South Central is meeting these rigorous standards.

Higginbotham closed by saying, “We are very proud of the accomplishments made by every division of the organization in achieving this recognition. We did this not only to show our commitment to continuous quality improvement, but also to provide the best care possible for our patients.”

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emotional

Getting Your Life Back on Track After Disappointments, Detours, or Disasters

Part two in a series providing a twist on how technology can help us rethink some of our life issues.

(See Part one in June issue Healthy Cells of the Pine Belt)

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fter you’ve prepared yourself by identifying your destination and creating the right mindset, you begin the journey. As you travel, however, you often hear that voice saying, “Recalculating.” Those words rang in my ears as I rode along, and I reflected on several more truths for the journey of life.

Make decisions with the destination in mind.

Too often I’ll be headed toward one goal, then get distracted by other possible places I could go and take off in another direction, and another.

The result? Confusion. I don’t make it anywhere on time, and I don’t experience the results I want. Does this sound familiar to you?

Put the power of focus to work by using your most desired destination as the deciding factor in your choices of what you read, of people you connect with, of how you spend your time, and of your new commitments.

Be open to alternate routes to your goal.

Recognize that there’s more than one route to get to your destination.

Sometimes the side roads let you discover fun places you would have otherwise missed. However, keep those alternate routes in check so that you don’t get so enthralled with the sights along the way and lose perspective on where you’re headed.

Don’t be afraid to ask directions.

Sometimes there’s just no substitute for tapping into the knowledge and wisdom of “the locals,” people who are familiar with where you are and know something about how to get on a little farther in your journey.

Despite the reports to the contrary by a certain unnamed gender, it is O.K. to ask directions!

Seriously, believing that you know it all or should know it all is unhealthy pride. The wisdom in Proverbs reminds us: “Pride goes before a fall.” Recognizing the need for help and being willing to ask for it is a wise habit.

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By Dr. Bev Smallwood

Learn the lessons from your “lostness.”

Though not comfortable, there are things you can learn when you’re “lost” that you might not learn in clearer circumstances. You can discover ways of getting there that you would not have known otherwise.

When making a life change, you leave one place and finally arrive at another. You let go of how things were and reach for how things can be.

However, before you are successful in reaching your desired destination, it’s not uncommon to experience a period of confusion and anxiety. The good news is, this can be among your most creative times because you have to think, create, figure things out. (In normal times, you can tend to be on automatic pilot.) Learn to appreciate and use your lostness.

Recalculate when necessary, but keep moving.

“Recalculating!” The most productive and successful people have learned this skill well. They pay attention to where they are and monitor when they’re getting off track. They assess where they are now versus where they want to go. They pause to figure out how they got off track.

As the African proverb goes, “Don’t look where you fell, but where you slipped.” They put plans in place to avoid repeating the same mistakes, and correct their course.

Most importantly, if they really want to arrive at the goal destination, they keep on moving. Conditions may call for them to slow down at times, but they don’t turn back or stop. Remember, the road to success has many tempting parking places!

In a commencement address to Stanford students, Steve Jobs said, “For the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself, ‘If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today? And whenever the answer has been ‘No’ for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.” Even before his major health crisis hit, Steve Jobs had learned the powerful skill of recalculating.

How about you?

Dr. Bev Smallwood is a psychologist in Hattiesburg.Visit her website, www.DrBevSmallwood.com; or contact Bev at 601.264.0890 or by email BevSmallwd@aol.com.

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physical

Living with Diabetes

Good Habits are Key to Diabetes Management

By Lara Otaigbe, MD, CDE, Wesley Medical Group – Hattiesburg

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f you have diabetes, you know that it can affect every area of life. People with diabetes must be vigilant about their health, to maintain good quality of life and prevent potential diabetes complications.

More than 25.8 million people in the United States have diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association.

Because diabetes increases the risk of other serious, chronic conditions and terminal diseases, it’s critical to make a commitment to healthier habits to delay the onset of the long-term effects of diabetes and related diseases.

Common diabetic complications include: Kidney disease. Diabetes can damage the blood vessels in your kidneys, making it harder for them to filter waste.

Each year, more than 100,000 U.S. residents are diagnosed with kidney failure and diabetes is the most common cause. This is why some diabetics eventually need dialysis, or in severe cases, a kidney transplant.

Cardiovascular disease. Diabetes increases your risk for heart disease and stroke, particularly if you smoke, have high blood pressure, are overweight or have a family history of heart disease.

It’s not uncommon to have both high blood pressure and diabetes – which more than doubles the risk for cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart Association. The risk of stroke is also two to four times higher among people with diabetes.

Eye problems. Diabetes can damage the retina, causing fluid leakage and swelling in the eye that can lead to blurry vision and, in severe cases, blindness. In fact, diabetes is the numberone cause of blindness in adults ages 20 to 74.

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Nerve damage. Nearly 70 percent of people with diabetes have nervous system damage. This can include impaired sensation or pain in the feet or hands, slowed digestion of food, carpal tunnel syndrome, erectile dysfunction, or other nerve problems. The loss of feeling in the legs and feet can be particularly dangerous, because this make it hard to tell if there is a foot sore or an injury.

Sores can become infected – in some cases resulting in a foot or leg amputation. Good foot health is critical for diabetics People with diabetes are susceptible to a host of other health issues as well, including gum disease, pregnancy complications, and a weakened immune system, making them more susceptible to illnesses like pneumonia or the flu.

Your Diabetes Care Diabetes is a complex condition to manage, so your doctor will probably involve other professionals in your care: a nutritionist or dietitian and other specialists such as an eye doctor, an endocrinologist (a doctor who specializes in hormonal disorders), a podiatrist (a foot doctor), a dentist, a nurse educator with a specialty in diabetes and possibly, an exercise trainer. If you’re a diabetic, you should see your doctor every four to six months (if your treatment involves oral medication or diet) – or every three to four months (if you’re receiving insulin shots). At each visit, your doctor will test your blood, check your blood pressure and your feet, and discuss your general well-being, including any recent illnesses or unusual symptoms.

Whether your diabetes diagnosis is recent or you have had diabetes for years, diabetes management begins with controlling your blood sugar. Keeping blood sugar near normal helps reduce risks for diabetes complications. A healthy diet, regular exercise,

and weight maintenance are imperative. Regular checks of your blood sugar level – which show the effect of your diet, exercise and any prescribed medication – also provide an overview of how well you’re controlling your diabetes.

You should test your blood sugar regularly at home, and your doctor will check it during scheduled exams. Your doctor will provide guidance on how often and when to check your blood sugar level and will recommend a target level based on your health history and treatment plan. If you cannot control your blood sugar with diet and exercise alone, your doctor may prescribe medication or insulin injections.

The Diabetes Center at Wesley Medical Center offers diabetes self-management education. This outpatient program is a collaborative process involving you, your physician and educators with expertise in area of diabetes management. To learn more about the Diabetes Center at Wesley Medical Center, call 601-268-8095.

Dr. Lara Otaigbe is a family physician at Wesley Medical Group – Hattiesburg, located at 2109 Hardy Street. She may be reached at 601-583-4160. To learn more, visit Wesley.com.

Remember that this information is not intended to replace the advice of your doctor, but rather to increase awareness and help equip patients with information and facilitate conversations with your physician that will benefit your health.

Sources: American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org; National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute www.nhlbi.nih.gov; American Association of Family Physicians www.aap.org

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nutritional

Bang For Your Food $$$$

By Rebecca Turner, MS, RD, LD

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s the cost of food rises, families need to get the most nutritional bang for their buck. As a registered dietitian, I’m worried the economic recession could lead to a nutrition recession. Americans are already overweight yet undernourished, which means they are not getting enough of the nutrients they need such as calcium and fiber to essential vitamins and minerals.

The key is to choose nutrient rich foods first: they pack more nutrients per bite and can help you enjoy a healthier way of eating. I have 3 simple tips to get you started without breaking the bank.

The first tip is to only purchase 5-7 days’ worth of groceries at a time. Specials and coupons can be a great way to save money but only if you need the item. Purchasing items just because it is on special and then not consuming it is a waste. Groceries that sit in the cupboard for weeks are money on the shelf. In tough economic times those assets could be better spent. Purchase only a week’s worth of fresh produce to reduce waste. Make one trip to the grocery store a week to avoid drop in money pit spots. You know… You run in on your way home from work mid-week just for a quick dinner and spend a Benjamin.

Second, beware of beverages. Designer drinks, sodas and fruit drinks have hidden calories and sugar and are a major expense to both your health and wallet. Americans spend $56 billion annually on sugarsweetened-beverages!

A study in Pediatrics found that 84 percent of teens consume sugar sweetened beverages everyday contributing an extra 356 calories to their daily diet. No other single food provides more calories to a teen’s diet than sodas and fruit drinks. In fact, they provide more than cakes, cookies and other sugary foods. Assuming a teen eats adequate calories, the extra 356 calories from sweetened beverages could yield a thirty pound weight gain in a year!

The biggest problem with sugar sweetened beverages is they replace nutritious drinks like milk, unsweetened tea and water.

Milk is one of the most economical sources of high quality protein (protein is one of the most expensive parts of the diet) and calcium. It’s the original functional beverage packed with 9 essential nutrients including vitamin D, vitamin A and potassium. At just 25 cents per glass, it’s one of the best beverage bargains in the supermarket.

Unsweetened tea whether cold or hot has health benefits. Tea, regardless the color, contains antioxidants. Tea has less caffeine than coffee and research suggests it may reduce your risk for heart attack and stroke. At just pennies per glass when steeped at home, it is also a major bargain in the supermarket.

The most healthy, environmental friendly and cost effective beverage of them all is tap water. Approximately 25% of bottled water is actually tap water so why pay for something that you can get for free?

Opt to use a stainless steel water bottle to save money and change the world.

Third tip to not blow your budget is to avoid the snack aisle. Why are snack items creeping up in price? Processed food requires more energy. More energy means more gas and the more gas required the more the price goes up. Once processed foods are packaged they board a train, plane or automobile in order to land on a shelf in a store near you. Provide fresh fruit, vegetables and low fat dairy as snacks.

The bottom line is to stretch your food dollars; focus on nutrient rich foods and beverages first.

Rebecca Turner, MS, RD, LD is a Registered Dietitian and a Licensed Dietitian in the state of Mississippi. Contact Rebecca at www. runners-fuel.com/contact-us.

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Forrest General Hospital — Neonatal ICU Not Just for Babies Anymore!

This is the story of one doctor’s passion and dedication to the care and treatment of at-risk infants, and the families who love them.

By Carolyn Jones Primeaux

Jonathan, Cecilia and Justice Duhon, Dr. Clint White

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first met with Clint White, M.D. in October 2010 at Forrest General Hospital where he practices perinatal & neonatal medicine.

He graciously took time from his day to give me a tour of what would soon become a state-of-the-art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), inside Forrest General. At that time it was still very much under construction, requiring imagination to envision the final product. But upon listening to Dr. White’s passion as he described each detail of how this family-centered NICU would look, it was easy to “see it through his eyes.”

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To tell “the rest of the story,” it is important to go back a few years, 40 or so, and describe NICU care. The NICU is designed for premature or other high risk babies. The hospital’s original NICU was a ward-style unit, with each baby isolette in a central area monitored by staff. While this is the standard arrangement of NICUs across the country, these babies who are each born needing extra TLC will benefit greatly from the new unit’s individual room layout.

Dr. White was the driving force behind construction of the new NICU that took one of the original sections of the hospital and www.healthycellspinebelt.com

A New NICU Room transformed it into a 14,000 square foot state-of-the-art family-centered NICU facility.

Design planning for this unit began over four years ago and included many questionnaires, studies, site visits and trips all over the country to some of the most technologically-advanced NICUs in the country. “We visited Winnie Palmer, Florida Hospital, LeBonheur Children’s Medical Center, Monroe Carrell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, Mercy Medical Center, St. Luke’s, and Blank Children’s Hospital. We took the best of all the facilities we visited and incorporated them into a facility that would most effectively meet the needs of our community,” says Dr. White, “and now we have a facility that is one of the top 20 in the nation, right here in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.”

Every detail of this construction has been thought through in keeping with the safety and comfort of parents and child. From the noise levels to temperatures to lighting, this unit is designed to be a more family-centered and warmer environment. “It is a homelike setting offering the family a place to be at ease and rest, even during such stressful beginnings,” said White.

Parents and baby have their own “suite” where they are able to stay together, increasing their bonding experience while decreasing any external risk factors.

Rooms are furnished with couches that make into beds and reclining chairs. Each room is also equipped with technology that minimizes disturbances from staff including a computerized work station that offers monitoring for each room.

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One such baby is Cecilia Carlyle Duhon. Born 29 weeks, six days early, to Justice and Jonathan Duhon, Cecilia entered the world on December 9, 2010 after mother Justice had already been on six weeks of complete bed rest. And while Cecilia was not a baby born in the new unit, she, along with her parents offered to share some of their thoughts on the new family-centered care NICU and the positive impact it will have on future “early starts.”

Jonathan shares, “It was so hard to leave Cecilia and go home each night. Being able to stay together as a family would have provided much needed security to us.” Dr. White agrees stating, “The family is better able to develop the bonding experience when they are all together.”

Neonatal Incubator and Diagnostic Equipment Justice says, “The ability to interact with my child in a private setting would be very calming at a time when things are very anxious and stressful. Individual lighting and temperatures vary with each infant and the ability to control variables specific to my child would be very reassuring.”

Previously families that did not live in Hattiesburg, would have had to make arrangements for overnight lodging. The new NICU provides a place for mom and dad to stay with their child. Dr. White says, “We have changed the paradigm from baby-centered in the NICU to family-centered.” Justice agrees adding, “Parents

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are stressed enough with the challenges and concerns of having a NICU baby. The family-centered care concept provides much needed comfort, relieves some of the day-to-day stresses and allows for greater bonding with parents and child.” Cecilia could not agree more as she playfully reaches out and tries to place my finger in her mouth. At over 13 lbs, now she is a thriving, happy, developmentally normal six month old.

It is impossible to bring together a project of this magnitude without recognizing a large contingency of dedicated people in the community and staff at the hospital. A big hats off goes to the Forrest General Hospital Board of Trustees who fully supported the project. The Forrest General Healthcare Foundation also contributed greatly to the project including construction of the family terrace. Dr. White says, “Our team spent countless hours in researching and visiting family centered-care NICUs across the country to plan and build the most technologically advanced environment, while still focusing on the family. This is definitely a group, if not an entire hospital effort, and there are not enough words to express what this will mean to families throughout the Pine Belt.”

Forrest General Hospitals’ new family-centered care NICU officially opened with a ribbon-cutting on May 16. The transition of

moving babies from the existing NICU to their individual new rooms went smoothly, so smoothly that when Dr. White came in the next day to check on his “chicks,” the proud papa thought something had gone very wrong. “It was quiet, too quiet, so I called out, is anybody here?” He soon found out there were 19 babies, all nestled in their rooms, doing what babies do best, bringing happiness and joy to their parents.

The impact this NICU will have on families throughout the Pine Belt and beyond is yet to be realized. “The level of developmental care of babies has been greatly improved. 95% of the family centered care NICU babies will be normal, healthy children. That is amazing, no, that’s a miracle,” states Dr. Clint White.

When asked why he does what he does, Dr. White tells about a baby boy born in 1992. He weighed 2 lb 2 oz and was an extremely high-risk infant. Under the mentorship of Larry Woodall, Dr. Clint White worked tirelessly not just to save this infant’s life, but to provide the best possible opportunity for this child to grow up developmentally normal. Dr. White relates a letter he received just recently from this strapping 6’ 4,” 240 lb young man who has recently graduated from high school and making his plans for the next journey in his life. Joyfully, Dr. Clint White says, “This is why!”

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ucked amid the live oaks of The University of Southern Mississippi are two vibrant university and community gems: The Children’s Center for Communication and Development and the DuBard School for Language Disorders. Newly elected Congressional Representative Steven Palazzo, Mississippi’s 4th District, visited these centers in March to view the great educational outreach that they have, but the real experience was one that he received upon arriving. From the time he arrived, Congressman Palazzo got to experience impacts-inprogress. Children from both centers were in their classrooms actively learning and growing their communication skills, and they truly touched the heart of this father of three.

The Department of Speech & Hearing Sciences in the Southern Miss College of Health is home to the two centers. Each program has a dual mission: serving children and families with communication disorders, and serving as practicum teaching facilities for Southern Miss students. In addition to The Children’s Center and the DuBard School, the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences houses a full service Speech-Language-Audiology Clinic which trains the department’s students as well as serves the communication needs of Hattiesburg-area community members The Children’s Center for Communication and Development provides a trans-disciplinary team approach to the assessment and treatment of communicatively and developmentally delayed children from birth to five years. Families from over twenty counties receive direct services while the Center impacts services statewide through consulting, preprofessional training and professional training. Depending on a child’s age, medical status and intervention needs, services are provided either at the Center on the Southern Miss campus, or in the child’s home, and include speech-language pathology, special education, audiology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, behavioral therapy, augmentative/alternate communication, at-risk follow-up, parent education and a resource loan library. These children have a wide range of communicative and developmental disabilities, and all are addressed by The Children’s Center’s gifted staff who make sure that each moment at the Center is a learning experience. Children learn in the classroom, on the playground — a state-of-the-art “outdoor classroom,” at snack or lunch www.healthycellspinebelt.com

time, and at every conceivable experience in between. Each moment is utilized to increase communication and physical and cognitive growth so that the children will have the very best opportunity for success in life.

The DuBard School for Language Disorders is designed to serve children with severe speech and language disorders, including childhood apraxia of speech, deafness or hearing loss, as well as those with the written language disorder of dyslexia. In addition to serving approximately 120 children directly, the school also provides counseling for the parents and families of children in the school. The mission of the DuBard School is to bring the gift of oral and written language to individuals with severe communication disorders through use of the DuBard Association Method® in direct clinical services and professional training. Unique to other programs, the DuBard School is a fully functional school for children with special needs with regional outreach in South Mississippi. If a child is identified with a primary language, speech or hearing disorder, he or she may be eligible to receive intensive intervention and education through the DuBard School’s full-time enrollment program. The exceptional staff at the DuBard School works with children ages three to fifteen in classrooms and therapeutic settings to maximize all aspects of the communication process.

The Speech-Language-Audiology Clinic offers services such as aural rehabilitation, hearing aid checks and ear mold fittings, hearing screenings, and more. As with The Children’s Center and DuBard School, Southern Miss students observe and participate in the assessment and management of clients from Hattiesburg and the surrounding communities. All services are supervised by certified faculty and staff.

Services at the clinic allow students to get real-world experience in their profession in a controlled environment, all the while offering needed services to those with hearing difficulties. `The Department of Speech & Hearing Sciences in the Southern Miss College of Health is leading the way in Mississippi with audiology and speech-language pathology and deaf education, and the powerful work of The Children’s Center, the DuBard School and the SpeechLanguage-Hearing Clinic is vital to the Department’s success.

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personal health

Mental Illness Has Many Forms!

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ental illnesses are medical conditions that disrupt a person’s thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others and daily functioning. Just as diabetes is a disorder of the pancreas, mental illnesses are medical conditions that often result in a diminished capacity for coping with the ordinary demands of life.

Serious mental illnesses include major depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and borderline personality disorder.

The good news about mental illness is that recovery is possible.

Mental illnesses can affect persons of any age, race, religion, or income. Mental illnesses are not the result of personal weakness, lack of character or poor upbringing. Mental illnesses are treatable. Most people diagnosed with a serious mental illness can experience relief from their symptoms by actively participating in an individual treatment plan.

In addition to medication treatment, psychosocial treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, peer support groups and other community services can also be components of a treatment plan and that assist with recovery. The availability of transportation, diet, exercise, sleep, friends and meaningful paid or volunteer activities contribute to overall health and wellness, including mental illness recovery.

Here are some important facts about mental illness and recovery: • Mental illnesses are serious medical illnesses. They cannot be overcome through “will power” and are not related to a person’s “character” or intelligence. Mental illness falls along a continuum of severity. Even though mental illness is widespread in the population, the main burden of illness is concentrated in a much smaller proportion—about 6 percent, or 1 in 17 Americans—who live with a serious mental illness. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that one in four adults—approximately 57.7 million Americans—experience a mental health disorder in a given year.

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functional impairment in their day-to-day lives at home, in school and with peers.

•T he World Health Organization has reported that four of the 10 leading causes of disability in the US and other developed countries are mental disorders. By 2020, Major Depressive illness will be the leading cause of disability in the world for women and children.

• Mental illness usually strikes individuals in the prime of their lives, often during adolescence and young adulthood. All ages are susceptible, but the young and the old are especially vulnerable.

•W ithout treatment, the consequences of mental illness for the individual and society are staggering: unnecessary disability, unemployment, substance abuse, homelessness, inappropriate incarceration, suicide and wasted lives; The economic cost of untreated mental illness is more than 100 billion dollars each year in the United States.

• The best treatments for serious mental illnesses today are highly effective; between 70 and 90 percent of individuals have significant reduction of symptoms and improved quality of life with a combination of pharmacological and psychosocial treatments and supports.

• With appropriate effective medication and a wide range of services tailored to their needs, most people who live with serious mental illnesses can significantly reduce the impact of their illness and find a satisfying measure of achievement and independence. A key concept is to develop expertise in developing strategies to manage the illness process.

• Early identification and treatment is of vital importance; By ensuring access to the treatment and recovery supports that are proven effective, recovery is accelerated and the further harm related to the course of illness is minimized.

• Stigma erodes confidence that mental disorders are real, treatable health conditions.

We have allowed stigma and a now unwarranted sense of hopelessness to erect attitudinal, structural and financial barriers to effective treatment and recovery. It is time to take these barriers down.

For more information go to www.nami.org.

Source: NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness July 2011 — Pine Belt — ­ Healthy Cells Magazine — Page 19

body health

Osteoarthritis Submitted by Hub City Therapy

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rthritis means inflammation of a joint. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. It is generally described as the degeneration of the cartilage pads that line the joint surfaces.

Joint cartilage, called articular cartilage, covers the ends of bones and acts as a friction-free surface and a cushion. The cartilage does not have any nerve ends nor does it have a blood supply so when it is traumatized, you don’t feel much pain nor does it bleed. However, over time these cartilage pads crack and wear away exposing the bone underneath (subchondral bone). The bone thickens, bone spurs (technically called osteophytes) form, and inflammation of the joint occurs.

According to the Arthritis Foundation, 21 million Americans have osteoarthritis. It affects middle-aged people as well as seniors. Factors that increase your likelihood of experiencing an osteoarthritic joint are: • Weight - the heavier you are the more likely you will experience OA. • Trauma - joints that have experienced trauma are more likely to develop OA. • Infection - if your joint was infected in the past, it is more likely to develop OA. Symptoms include joint stiffness, pain, stiffness after prolonged sitting/lying, catching and grinding of the afflicted joint, redness, warmth, swelling, and difficulty using the involved joint.

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It is important that you obtain the appropriate diagnosis from your medical doctor. Once diagnosed with OA, there are some things that you can do to slow its progression. Weight loss, strengthening, physical therapy joint mobilization, aquatic exercise, ice when inflamed, heat with stiffness, and bracing the joint can all help. Ask your rehabilitation specialist which is best for you.

A common question that patients ask is, “Does glucosamine help my arthritis?” More recent studies seem to indicate that glucosamine sulfate does have a positive effect on osteoarthritis. Glucosamine is one of the “ground substances” or important molecules that make up cartilage. Adding this over-the-counter supplement to your diet may have positive effects on mild to moderate osteoarthritis. Some research indicates that glucosamine can provide pain relief and may decrease the progression of the disease. Though not conclusively proven, it is also theorized that glucosamine may even reverse the progression of the disease. The last resort is joint replacement.

For more information on Osteoarthritis or other pain relief and functional recovery treatments contact Hub City Therapy at 601.264.6735 or 601.544.6727.

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professional tips

Finding a Photographer

By Jayne Richards

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ow hard can it be to find the right photographer? It should be really simple. Get out the phone book, thumb through the Yellow Pages, stab your finger on the page, and give them a call.

Simple enough, right?

As many unhappy clients can attest, it’s not that simple at all. There are as many horror stories out there from unhappy clients as there are statuses on a Facebook page. The digital age has done some wonderful things in the photographic industry, but, unfortunately, it has also made everyone who owns an expensive camera think they can be professional photographers, too.

Selecting a photographer seems to have become a minefield that takes a map to maneuver through. Deciding to use a professional is a step in the right direction. How important are these portraits? Many people spend a fortune at the right restaurant eating food that will be a memory in a very short time, but don’t understand the importance of hiring a professional photographer for their families’ memories. Proper lighting and posing technique, experience knowing when and how to shoot, the right equipment and knowledge of how to use it all are qualities you get when you choose a professional.

So, how do you choose? Maybe these simple tips will help.

Ask your friends. Word of mouth referrals are my favorite type of client. They have seen my work and liked it, and happy and satisfied clients who know me and how I work refer them.

Meet with several photographers. Ask to see samples of their work.

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Talk with and listen to the photographer. Professional photographers love to make time to sit with you and get to know who you are and what you want from your session. They will ask questions that will lead them to design a session for you that perfectly reflects who you are and what you want.

Check your comfort level. One of the most important aspects of photography is that you are comfortable with each other. I love getting to know my clients. Building a relationship is as important here as it is in your doctor’s office.

How flexible is this photographer? Is she/he willing to work with you to make your session reflect your needs? One way to make a portrait session meaningful is to go someplace that has significance to you and your family. Is this photographer willing to travel to that location?

Ask about credentials. As in all occupations, membership in professional organizations, a commitment to continuing education, and relationships with other professional photographers signify that professionalism is important to this photographer.

Make your memories last a lifetime. Choose a professional photographer whose quality you can trust.

Jayne Richards is the owner and primary photographer of JRichards Originals. Her studio is located in the Hattiesburg/Petal area, and she shoots on location as well. She is a Certified Professional Photographer and an active member of PPA. Visit her website at JRichardsPhotography.com.

July 2011 — Pine Belt — ­ Healthy Cells Magazine — Page 21

financial security

Fixed Index Annuity Submitted by Randy Thomley

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he Fixed Index Annuity is also referred to as an equity indexed annuity. It is a hybrid annuity that allows for the possibility for upside appreciation in the stock market, but protects against risk of loss to principal due to unexpected market changes. A Fixed Index Annuity also guarantees a minimum interest rate regardless of future performance. Each insurance company uses a different formula to calculate the rate guarantees they offer to investors. Fixed Index Annuity and Equity Indexed Annuity often refer to the same product.

It is confusing for advisors and clients alike, so don’t feel bad! The correct term, however, is Fixed Index Annuity as this is squarely an insurance product, and not a security. The term ‘Equity Index Annuity’ infers an equity component and thus more in the realm of a security offering. While there is a push to regulate these annuities as securities, as yet this has not happened.

The Straight Talk On The Fixed Index Annuity: Are they a good deal? The fixed indexed annuity is a hybrid that attempts to balance the safety of a fixed income product with the potential for gains of a variable product. These annuities link account performance to a stock market index. Every company measures different indexes differently, and calculates returns differently. While historically it’s true that the stock market offers the potential for higher returns, that upside always comes with potential risk. For conservative investments, fixed interest products prioritize safety and protection of principal, but that comes at the price of lower returns.

But over the long term, these returns often balance out, especially when volatility can wipe out years of gains. Hello 2008? Be sure to understand how by reading Which 10% do you want… Investors constantly wrestle these forces of security and yield in every individual investment and in each portfolio allocation decision.

A fixed index annuity is a great product that effectively produces gains for investors while minimizing risk. They truly do provide a middle ground where performance meets safety and investors can experience the best of both worlds. The equity indexed annuity tracks a stock market index, such as the S&P 500, NASDAQ, or Dow, with the rate of return usually being a set percentage of the increase the index shows over a set period, or a guaranteed minimum interest rate (whichever is higher).

Fixed Index Annuity Highlights: Fixed index annuities are a very attractive annuity for many investors because the principal investment is protected and guaranteed from loss, while the potential for gains engenders hope. But pay attention to the details! Each fixed indexed annuity offers different components and characteristics. Insurance companies vary: • The minimum amount you are guaranteed to earn, • The maximum amount you can earn, • The total percentage of upward movement in an Index that you can participate in, • The use of your accumulated funds once the annuity term is over.

For any fixed indexed annuity, it is important to clearly understand how the annuity works to ensure your selection is best suited to meet your future retirement needs. To find the best annuity products request a free, comprehensive quote comparison. Secure your retirement today, Get Started Now. Call Randy Thomley your local agent today at 601-270-8162 Page 22 — Healthy Cells Magazine — Pine Belt ­— July 2011

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hearing solutions

Connectivity and Hearing

By Dr. Michael Hunt, Ph.D., A.C.A., AAS “I Wear Hearing Aids”

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n his book, “The Blue Zone,” New York best-selling author Dan Buettner describes several places in the world where people live a century or more as a common practice rather than the exception.

Three zones are located in the United States: Loma Linda, California and parts of the Dakotas and Minnesota. Other zones are found in the Greek Isles, Japan, Sardinia, and Costa Rica.

There are many reasons for this longevity: diet, smoking, mental and physical activity, and a constant commitment to the importance and necessity of maintaining strong connections to family and community.

Keeping this in mind, understand quality hearing devices create a foundation for improved communication in the lives of people with hearing impairment. But in some specific communication situations, there is room for improving access even more.

Connectivity is an entire family of solutions that work with quality hearing devices offering wireless access to modern communication and media devices. Whether talking on the phone (landline or cell), watching TV, listening to music, or talking in the car, Connectivity can help you hear better regarding each of these activities and more. Connectivity reduces barriers to everyday communication devices, allowing communication to be more free and spontaneous.

Connectivity uses Bluetooth technology to wirelessly connect cell phones and other media devices to quality, state of the art hearing devices. This is usually done through some type of “streamer” or remote control. It is extremely important that this device is designed into the hearing device’s micro chip platform and not an add-on type of circuit.

Efficient power consumption with wireless communication depends on chip technology, which was designed for wireless communication from the very beginning.

These remotes and “streamers” are a system for users to get the most out of their hearing devices in more situations than ever. The user is in total control – not only of program shifts and hearing device volume, but of wireless sources of audio-based information, entertainment, and communication.

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Streamers also make the cell phone and the more advanced landline technology easier to use. The user can take incoming calls by simply pressing a button on the streamer device to enjoy a clear, hands-free phone conversation because this remote device has transferred hearing devices into a wireless headset. You hear in both ears at the same time – not just one ear like the regular telephone.

There are many other Connectivity advantages the modern user has with this state of the art technology. For instance: •T V Connectivity – Allows the user to hear TV with a personally selected volume setting while the rest of the watchers select their level.

•C ompanion Microphone Connectivity – Can be worn by the spouse, friend, teacher in a class room, or any speaker in a business meeting, to provide the hearing device user with clearer, more enjoyable hearing in challenging listening environment.

•C omputer Connectivity – Can be connected to your PC wirelessly via Bluetooth or with hardwired input using an audio cable.

•M usic Connectivity – Can be “streamed” from MP3 players or other audio devices either wirelessly or hardwired.

This is just a few of the various applications available with quality state of the art hearing device technology. Just remember, there are many products out there – talk to an experienced hearing healthcare professional and get the facts. Insist on a personal demonstration.

Remember the “Blue-Zone” people. Live longer, happier, and stay connected to family, friends, and even strangers.

If you, a loved one or a friend suspect hearing and/or understanding problems, call HEARINGSOLUTIONS at (601 450-0066 for your personal, confidential, complimentary hearing evaluation. theclinic@hearingsolutuionsms.com

July 2011 — Pine Belt — ­ Healthy Cells Magazine — Page 23

balance

Run with Ease, Run for Life

By Mary Williams

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ighty percent of runners are sidelined with pain or injury each year – eighty percent! In an attempt to explain this phenomenal statistic, some have concluded that humans simply are not designed for running, that there is a fundamental flaw in the human design, or that only the exceptional escape injury. Others don assistive devices such as motion control shoes or orthotics, or do compensatory exercises in an effort to hang in there ‘til the next run, race or goal.

While it is true that there must be a fundamental, systemic flaw when 80% of people become injured doing something as natural as running, the underlying problem is not poor design or a lack of corrective or assistive devices, but a misunderstanding of our bodies’ natural mechanics.

At its most basic level, our modern struggle with running originated in the 1920s, when, as a culture, we collectively modified the way we sit, stand and move. New on the scene were the “flappers”, the cultural icons of the day, with their forward hips, rounded back and slumped shoulders. As our cultural models changed, we subconsciously altered our basic mechanics as we imitated and emulated their images.

Picture James Dean, Vinnie Barbarino, or the kid who sat in front of you in 9th grade science class, and compare their postures to those of immigrants in the early 20th century. While people from both eras share the same muscular and skeletal systems, they demonstrate completely different ways of sitting, standing and moving.

How does all of this relate to running? The fundamental shift in posture has resulted in a musculoskeletal system that is out of balance and is paying a price for it. When the human body is out of balance, muscles respond accordingly. For example, in a body

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in which the spine is chronically curved forward in an imbalanced manner, the muscles on the wide part of the curve become overstretched, inelastic and not fully functional. The muscles on the inside of the curve become shortened, tight and inelastic. Neither muscle group is healthy and fully available for use in natural, optimal movement.

Conversely, when the spine is stacked as designed, in a balanced orientation, the muscles relax and are readily available for recruitment when called upon for movement. When our musculoskeletal system is arranged in a balanced manner, our entire body functions effectively – joints move more efficiently and enjoy their full range of movement, bones track properly in proper alignment with each other, and the wear-and-tear that we attribute to aging is drastically reduced. We can sit, stand, move and even run with ease.

So, what’s a runner to do? Begin by learning how your body works and how to balance your posture. Then take steps to rebuild your posture until you move naturally as you did as a child. Understand that what we do when we are not running has an impact on how we feel and how we function when we run. Finally, apply these concepts to your running form.

Balanced form is vitally important to successful running. Put simply, if we continue to run with an imbalanced running form, pain and injury is the likely result. We are a culture that tends to focus on speed and distance, but when we begin with the solid foundation of a balanced form, we can run with ease throughout our lives.

Mary Williams is a biomechanist, professional ergonomist and wellness coach who teaches the balanced posture approach to running via www.longmayUrun.com and area running clinics.

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healthy aging

It’s In The Eyes Submitted by Southern Eye Center

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s we age, our skin slowly thins and loses its youthful elasticity.

Frown lines and wrinkles begin to appear. Exposure to the sun, cigarette smoke, and gravity will cause these aging changes to occur more rapidly than desired. Heredity, repetitive facial expressions and compression of the face during sleeping also play a role in the progression of facial age. This aging of the skin of the face can cause eyebrows to fall close to the eyes, frequently causing a decrease in both the clarity and field of vision. Your facial expressions and overall feeling about your appearance may suffer as a result of droopy brows.

What is not commonly known about droopy brows and facial wrinkles is how easily they are treated and with little to no discomfort or downtime. An eyebrow lift helps to reduce deep wrinkles, lines and furrows in the forehead while raising heavy, droopy eyelids that create that hooded effect over the eyes.

Drooping eyelids, sometimes referred to as ptosis (TOE-sis), occurs when the eyelid muscles do not raise the eyelid properly, resulting in a limited field of vision and sleepy looking eyes. People with ptosis often adopt habits to allow for clearer sight, such as raising their eyelids using their hand, raising their chin, or wrinkling their eyebrows and foreheads. Ptosis can be corrected by shortening the levator muscle in the eyelid or by connecting it to the muscles of the brow, restoring the eyelid to its normal position. Depending on the severity of ptosis and the level of interference with vision, most insurance companies will cover the cost of a procedure to correct this Dr. Stan Saulny, M.D., FACS condition.

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For people experiencing sagging of the upper or lower eyelids due to excess fat or skin, a blepharoplasty procedure may be recommended.

This procedure corrects droopy eyelids by removing the excess skin and fat. Typically the eyelids loosen and stretch with aging, and the muscles supporting them become weaker. This can result in excess fat gathering above and below the eyelids. This causes sagging of the upper eyelids and bags under the eyes. This not only worsens the appearance of aging, but it can also interfere with vision. A blepharoplasty can be performed, with local anesthetic, to correct this condition, and it usually takes less than an hour.

An eyebrow lift helps reduce deep wrinkles, lines and furrows in the forehead while raising heavy, droopy eyelids that may interfere with vision. An eyebrow lift is also performed with local anesthetic and dense muscle tissue is removed from between the brows and forehead, smoothing the appearance of the skin. The skin is also lifted slightly to smooth wrinkles and raise the eyebrows.

For fine lines and wrinkles located around the eyes, Botox is the treatment of choice. Botox is a naturally derived protein that reduces muscle movement, thereby reducing the dynamic wrinkles of the face.

Botox is most effective for treating forehead lines, the frown lines between the eyebrows and the crow’s feet around the eyes. Botox treatments take only a few minutes, and the results typically last for 3 to 4 months.

For the deep crevices of the face, Juvéderm is the treatment of choice. Juvéderm is an injectable gel which is best suited to correct the deep wrinkles which run alongside the nose and mouth. Treatments usually take about 15-20 minutes. The results are immediate, and typically last about 9 months.

Stan Saulny, M.D., FACS is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist, fellowship trained in Oculoplastics. He limits his practice to helping people with eyelid and facial problems regain normal function and appearance.

For more information, or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Saulny, contact Southern Eye Center at Ph. 601-264-3937.

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life tip

You

Will Succeed!

By Carolyn Jones Primeaux

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esolutions, committments, and goals, all words related to the same idea; having the mindset, dedication, and discipline followed by the consistent repeated actions necessary to accomplish a task. Whether it is a resolution to become a better money manager, a committment to take your children to the park, or a goal to run a marathon, each begins with a thought followed by repeated steps and actions. We all heard it from our parents when we were young, “Anything worth doing, is worth doing right.” Like so many other wise sayings from our childhood we are embracing now, this one certainly holds true. So whatever it is that you want to do, the best way to accomplish it is right step, left step forward, and repeat as necessary. You will succeed.

“I was invited to join Marathon Makeover and as a busy, working mother, I thought this would be a great way for me to find some much needed time for myself. I have always worked out and ran on occasion, but the organized manner in which MM disciplines me to increase my distance has helped me to greatly improve my distance. And just recently it has acted as an inspiration for my 8-yr old daughter.

We recently bought her first pair of running shoes and she is now training with me, running her first mile, followed by walking the second. She will be a MM next year. That’s what I am talking ‘bout.”

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maximum health

Chiropractic Can Help Your Body

Run More Efficiently Submitted by Spiers Pain & Wellness Center

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veryone knows that it is important to exercise regularly and eat right to take care of our bodies. But what if you are in too much pain to be able to exercise comfortably or safely? What if your range of motion is limited by stiffness?

By eliminating the headaches, muscle tightness, low back pain, and nerve interference (or subluxations) that result from misalignment, chiropractic helps the body become less limited in the types of and amount of movement it can perform well.

Efficiency. It is something we all look for in home appliances or cars.

How much energy will this thing take to run? Does the system have any weaknesses? If it’s a used car, we want to know if the car had its oil changed regularly and if the parts have been properly cared for. We know that when one thing is imbalanced, the whole system becomes less effective. The truth is, regular maintenance (getting that tune-up, having that spine adjusted) can play a significant role in overall “fitness.”

When all systems are fully supported and functioning properly, we run, work, and play better.

Though it can be difficult to define, physical fitness refers to a state of overall health that includes the ability to perform a range of

activities, from a hard workout to working comfortably at a desk, with ease and efficiency. According to the American College of Sports Medicine, there are four interrelated types of fitness that contribute to complete health: muscular fitness, which includes muscle strength and endurance; flexibility, which includes muscle/tendon elasticity and range of motion; cardio-respiratory fitness, which includes the heart, lungs, and blood vessels; and body composition, or the percentage of body fat to nonfat tissues (bones, organs, etc.). Because no one system functions independently, the fitness of each affects all the others.

While it’s important to get adequate exercise, eat right, and treat our bodies kindly to maximize health in all of the above categories, regular alignment or “maintenance” through chiropractic adjustments can be a big step to improving overall fitness. Because chiropractic works toward balancing the body’s systems—bones, muscles, nerves, and organs—through proper posture and alignment, regular chiropractic care allows the whole body to perform at its best, increasing energy reserves as it decreases the stress and fatigue that can result from improper alignment.

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In fact, icons of fitness such as Decathlon Gold Medalist Dan O’Brien and Superbowl MVP Joe Montana use chiropractic care to maintain peak physical performance; and the trend is catching on among a number of professional athletes and sports teams. The U.S. teams for the 2002 Winter Olympics were the first to employ an official Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Robin Hunter, and they had one of the best showings ever. Coincidence? Hunter has stated the chiropractic care is all about “correcting bio-mechanical faults and misalignments, and treating injuries with hands-on work, so that the athletes can return to play faster and better.” John Stockton, a pro basketball player that has turned to chiropractic to better his game says, “It’s not just the adjustments, it’s balancing muscles and overall health.” After a recent skiing accident, Schwarzenegger remarked, “I had one of those miracle moments when you call a chiropractor, they care for you and then days later you ski again like a champion on moguls.”

Though it may feel like a miracle, the principle of chiropractic is simple. When the body is well aligned, muscles, joints, and ligaments function together with greater ease. Internal organs aren’t hindered— the lungs and heart are better able to do their jobs. Perhaps even more importantly, chiropractic care helps prevent injuries that can result from overtaxing a particular part of the body that may be compensating for those that aren’t functioning as well. Through chiropractic the body gets a tune-up. We’re ready to roll—more efficiently and with a greater sense of well-being.

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