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SEPTEMBER
2012 Volume 3, Issue 9
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Emotional: The Final Good-bye
Getting Better Faster: Nutritional: “Oatstanding” Breakfast
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Physical: How Can We Measure Pain?
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Healthy Hearing: Help Increase Communication
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Recovery: A Multi-Dimensional Approach to Post Mastectomy Pain Management
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Financial Assistance: Paying for College?
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Taking Action: My Path to Health and Wellness
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Discretionary Trust: Protecting Your Assets for Those You Love
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emotional
The Final Good-bye By Kathryn Russell, RN, Administrator, Heartland Hospice, Davenport and Moline
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“ ’m not coming to this restaurant anymore after today”. These would be the last words spoken to me by a hospice patient I cared for. One of the most difficult jobs a hospice team has is helping family members and patients say their final good-byes. That final good-bye is one of the greatest gifts given and received and can be a source of great comfort once a loved one has passed on. As a 12 year veteran of hospice nursing, I have learned that patients will give clues about when it might be close to their time to leave this earth, including the example I gave above. I have had the honor of helping many family members and patients say their final good-byes. Some patients will come right out and say they know their time is short and say a direct good-bye, others are not so clear. Interpreting those cryptic messages then becomes the job of the hospice team. Page 6 — Healthy Cells Magazine — Quad Cities — September 2012
“That final good-bye is one of the greatest gifts given and received and can be a source of great comfort once a loved one has passed on.”
As a patient declines, families often report that a patient is confused, hallucinating, or “talking out of their head.” We have all heard of near death incidents when a person sees someone who has passed on. Terminally ill patients frequently have a similar experience and “see” friends or family members that have already died and have conversations with them. If families are comfortable with it, I encourage them to ask who their loved one is talking to and what they are saying. These things patients share with families are truly a final gift. I had a patient tell of talking with her mother and being reassured she wouldn’t make that final walk alone, which made those caring for her more accepting of her dying, a 15-year-old girl who talked to her brother who died when he was an infant and shared with her family the joy of living in Heaven, and another who saw a man standing by her doorway with his back turned. She knew if she could only see his face, it’d mean something special. One day I went to visit her; she was so excited to tell me the man had finally turned around and it was her husband who died 10 years before. That patient passed on later that night. My own mother-in-law told me of seeing her daughter, who had died 5 years prior, walking around the ICU after she had open heart surgery. I knew then she wouldn’t survive her hospital stay, but was reassured her daughter would be part of whatever awaited. So, when a patient tells me they won’t be coming to this restaurant anymore or that I won’t see them for their next visit, I pat their hand and tell them it’s OK. I know it’s time to bring the family together and prepare them for the final good-bye. For more information on hospice, contact Heartland Hospice at 866-216-5708.
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nutritional
“Oatstanding” Breakfast! By Marie Ludgate, RD LD, Bettendorf Hy-Vee Dietitian
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reakfast is known as the most important meal of the day, so why not start the day off right with a bowl of cholesterol-busting steel-cut oatmeal. Steel-cut oats will give you the energy you need to power through your day, while also providing you with a rich, hearty, and delicious breakfast. This super grain contains two grams of soluble fiber per serving, which has been shown to help reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol when eaten as part of a heart-healthy diet. The soluble fiber acts like a sponge, binding cholesterol in the digestive track and removing it from the body. Steel-cut oats are also a good source of protein and are sodium-free. Because oats are a plant food, they naturally provide phytochemicals, similar to fruits and vegetables. New research has found that oats have unique antioxidants that may play a role in maintaining artery health. Flavonoids found in oats may protect LDL from oxidation. LDL that is oxidized is thought to possibly lead to hardening of the arteries. In addition, other studies have found flavonoids in oats have anti-inflammatory properties and may help reduce plaque build-up in the walls of arteries. Steel-cut oats have gained popularity recently. The difference between steel-cut and old-fashioned oats is mostly texture. Steel-cut oats are cut into two to three pieces, and when cooked have a chewy texture. Old-fashioned oats are steamed and rolled, which reduces the cook time. Nutrition for both varieties is similar, but the cooking time for steel-cut oats is considerably longer than for old-fashioned oats. This makes steel-cut oats perfect for the slow cooker. Cooking your steel-cut oats overnight in the slow cooker is a great way to offer a breakfast that will please everyone! Provide a variety of toppings so everyone can enjoy customized bowls to suit individual preferences. With this overnight creation, you will have a healthy breakfast that will be ready for early risers and kept warm for those who choose to sleep in.
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physical
Pain Management Month How Can We Measure Pain?
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By Dr. John Dooley MD, Mississippi Valley Pain Clinic
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ain Awareness Month is in September and presents an opportunity to discuss some of the difficulties that pain presents too many that are unfortunate to have it. Pain is an emotional experience that is colored by differences that exist between people. There are differences in genetic make-up that determine the way that a particular person may respond to pain killing medicines. There are cultural differences in how people view pain and what it means. Each person with pain may have many other co-existing medical problems that can affect the experience of pain at different times. One thing that strikes those who study the presentation of pain, especially chronic pain, is the variability of its existence in individuals. There is frequently the thought that pain is a physiologic phenomenon that can be studied, described, and predicted when certain aspects of it are examined. That is not true! The exact painful stimulus such as two inch cut in the palm of the hand may cause one to faint
because of the intensity of the pain response whereas another may simply wrap it up and continue activity. One such person may have a heart rate of 65 after such a trauma and another 120. Doctors usually have difficulty in looking at or examining a person and determining with any degree of accuracy what a particular person’s response might be. Individuals with abnormalities on an X-ray image may have zero pain while another with no abnormality may have a level 10 pain. This lack of an ability to predict what to expect makes diagnostic and therapeutic decisions difficult, especially in chronic pain situations. There has been a trend started about 15 years ago to treat pain like a vital sign such as heart rate or breathing rate or a blood pressure. It was doomed to fail because there is no machine or counting mechanism to quantify an emotional experience. Some researchers are getting closer to determining such a measurement but it takes brain scanning with injected chemical tracing agents and radiation, so it is
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not going to be as available as a blood pressure cuff or monitor that we are used to seeing at the doctor’s visit. Attempts to measure pain intensity are entirely dependent on a person’s report. To give an idea of how suspect that method may be is the frequent observation that an individual will report his pain to be a 15 on a 1-10 scale, which is nonsensical by definition, yet said with all sincerity by the individual. The vital sign concept is that there is a range of values that are appropriate for medical intervention in order to return a particular individual’s pain vital sign to a normal range. If a treating medical provider ignored excursions of vital signs outside of the acceptable range, then criticism could be lodged by patients, colleagues, and agencies whose job it is to certify care is of high quality. When faced with that, most providers would treat the vital sign. Sometimes that would not end up in an individual’s best interest at some point down the road. There is usually a protocol or sequence of treatments that most medical providers follow as taught to them in training, as developed through experience, or both. Low risk interventions are the initial efforts and include things like avoiding actions that provoke the pain, applying heat or cold, stretching or exercise, physical therapy, massage, and rest. If those do not help, then Tylenol, aspirin, and maybe a more potent anti-inflammatory could be attempted. The next choice would be injections, nerve blocks, or surgery; but by that time, pain has most often been around for more than six months and is chronic. Somewhere in the sequence of treatment, the use of painkiller medications is considered. Most of these types of medications are derived from opium and are called opioids; some are synthetic and look chemically like opioids that are natural chemicals. Opioids have some characteristics that are common to all humans. The body gets used to opioids and they stop producing the pain-killing effects that they initially will have; this is called physical tolerance. This response is, however, not predictable in all individuals. One good thing that does result from tolerance is that it does develop for many of the side effects of the opioids such as nausea, itching, sedation, and respiratory depression in most all people. Physical dependence is defined by the abstinence syndrome (withdrawal), which is characterized by cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, restlessness, dysphoria, and sweating. Psychological dependence is the need and beliefs of individuals that opioids are necessary to reduce the pain.
There currently is an epidemic of prescription drug abuse in the United States including our own state and cities. The abuse can be from the medical factors discussed above and also from the diversion of prescription opioids from proper uses to improper ones for economic reward. This has created a dilemma for many medical providers, because on the one hand, there is the goal of normalizing a vital sign of a person in need of pain relief, yet the other hand, has problems associated with continued treatment of chronic pain with opioids such as the various forms of dependence and abuse. It is not clear how society will solve this dilemma through its legislatures, regulators, and licensing authorities but the pressure is building on the system. Individuals with pain need information about this brewing storm because it will affect them potentially, even if they are doing everything right. Mississippi Valley Pain Clinic is a full service Comprehensive Interventional Pain Management Clinic. If you or someone you know suffer from chronic pain, schedule an appointment today at 563-344-1050.
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healthy hearing
Help Increase Communication (With or Without Hearing Aids) By Janet Liddicoat, Audiology Consultants
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earing aids are going to help with your hearing loss in all aspects of your life. Unfortunately, they don’t make our hearing perfect, so we do still have some difficulties. There are a few reasons for these difficulties, including poor speech quality from the speaker, poor listening environment, and lack of attention to the speaker. When the person talking to you mumbles, speaks too fast, or doesn’t look at you while talking, you need to speak up and explain that you have are having difficulty understanding them. A person who mumbles is difficult to hear and understand no matter the situation. If you ask them to speak more clearly and project their voice, it will help increase the ease of communication between you and the speaker. For a person who talks too fast for you to keep up with, it is very helpful to ask them to slow down. Now, you may have to ask them several times; it is easy to speed right back up as the conversation goes on. If they can learn to slow down, you both will enjoy the conversation a lot more and you will be asking them to repeat a lot less. If a person is always doing something else while talking to you or not looking at you while speaking, it can make it difficult as well. Whether we know it or not, most of us do read lips or use the facial cues of the speaker to help understand what is being said. When we can’t see the speaker’s face, it can make it more difficult. You need to ask that person to look at you and explain that you need to see their face and it will help you follow the conversation better. This is very similar to the television; news reporters are easier to understand than a person on a different type of program. A news reporter’s face is almost the size of the television screen and looking right at you, while an actor’s face on a different type of program can be much smaller and possibly looking away from you at times. Poor listening environment affects everyone’s hearing with or without hearing aids. If you are in a room with a lot of background noise trying to have a one-on-one conversation, it will still be difficult with your hearing aids. What you need to do is put your back to as much of Page 12 — Healthy Cells Magazine — Quad Cities — September 2012
the noise in the room as possible. That way your hearing aids can help you to their best ability. The best way would be to find a room or area outside of the room with all the noise but that isn’t always possible. Another poor listening environment is not being in the same room. If your spouse constantly tries to talk to you from another room in the house, you are going to have a hard time understanding what is being said, even with the hearing aids. Especially if you have your back to the direction of the voice and they have their back to you. You need to talk to your spouse about trying to always wait until you are both in the same room to tell you something. That way, you are not asking them to repeat or saying that you didn’t hear them at all. It is also helpful to take your spouse with you to your audiologist and they can help explain the best ways to communicate. Attention is a big part of communication. If a person does not have your attention prior to speaking, you will most likely not catch the first couple of words in the sentence. If they were to say your name before speaking or touch your arm to get your attention first, then you would be prepared for the conversation and give all your attention to the person speaking. By doing this, it can help prevent you from having to ask them to repeat and help eliminate the frustration when communicating. It will also help if you are watching television to mute or turn off the television when someone is talking to you. That will eliminate your brain from being distracted by a different speaker or noise on the television. So, to have a great conversation, remember to ask the person to speak clearly, slowly, and to face you, be in a quiet environment, and give the speaker your full attention. By doing this, you will see a great improvement in your communication with others. For more information on hearing loss, call Audiology Consultants at 563-355-7712 in Davenport, 309-283-5902 in Moline, 563-264-9406 in Muscatine or 309-944-9181 in Geneseo.
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recovery
A Multi-Dimensional Approach to Post Mastectomy Pain Management By Dr. Kay Knight, DC, DABCSP, CSCS, CKTP, CCET, Absolute Balance Chiropractic
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nce breast cancer patients have undergone the rigorous treatments of their diagnoses, it is typical for the body to want to protect the sensitive area. However, lack of mobility can cause scar tissue to build causing pressure, pain, and heaviness in the arms, hands, and fingers. Lack of mobility can also cause a weakened immune system when lymph nodes are obstructed. For post-mastectomy patients, pain management is imperative to proper recovery. Absolute Balance Chiropractic has developed a multi-dimensional approach to helping patients manage their pain for better recovery. First Page 14 — Healthy Cells Magazine — Quad Cities — September 2012
by releasing and softening scar tissue through manual therapy; second by managing lymphedema through Kinesio Tape; and, finally, increasing shoulder range of motion through exercise. Advanced manual therapy for the shoulder girdle and breast tissue massage is a specialized massage technique that requires certification through advanced training. Manual therapy is used to break up the scar tissue left behind from surgery. This type of massage can help with joint mobilization, pain relief, and improve the quality of the scar. Improving the quality of the scar reduces pulling and pressure or tension in the
shoulder and chest. This aids in allowing wider range of motion of the shoulder girdle, an increase in comfort level, and decrease in pain. By mobilizing scar tissue, this technique can also initiate the flow of lymph. Lymphedema, or lymphatic obstruction, is an abnormal accumulation of protein rich fluid in the tissue which can result in swelling in any body part. Lymph nodes act as filters for foreign particles and are important to a properly functioning immune system. Foreign particles are removed from the body when lymph can flow correctly. However, radiation and surgery can inhibit the performance of the lymph nodes by causing obstructions and thereby weaken the immune system. Maintaining lymphatic flow is the next step in long term patient pain management. After a manual therapy session, Kinesio tape is applied to the post surgical area to maintain lymph flow and help restore proper fluid balance. By doing so, the benefits derived from the manual therapy session are prolonged giving the patient longer pain relief. Kinesio tape is a latex-free, hypoallergenic, cotton fiber tape with an acrylic body heat-activated adhesive and has no imbedded medicinal properties. It is different than other taping methods; the thickness of the tape is designed to mimic the thickness and weight of the skin. Training and certification for this taping method teaches specific applications to inhibit pain by lifting the skin. The space created by lifting the skin from the muscle helps to relieve pressure on the lymph channels. This in turn better supports weakened muscle tissue around the treated body area to improve blood flow and lymph movement. At the same time, applying Kinesio tape also promotes tissue repair and assists with tissue re-education. As a result, research has shown the benefit to be reduced muscle fatigue, increased range of motion, and a better quality of muscle contraction. Muscle tissue is highly responsive to mechanical signals for their repair and adaptation, so once the post surgical area is mobilized through manual therapy and stabilized with Kinesio tape, it’s necessary to keep it in motion. Keeping the muscle in motion, or contracting, will teach lymph to flow on its own. Patients face many side effects from surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and long-term hormone therapy including bone loss, reduced muscle mass, weight gain, fatigue, and depression. Exercise affects the same bodily systems that are affected by these cancer treatments and shows real potential to alter acute and persistent symptoms. Historically, clinicians advised cancer patients to rest and avoid activity; however, emerging research on exercise has challenged this recommendation. The American College of Sports Medicine collected literature on the safety and efficacy of exercise training during and after cancer therapy in order to provide exercise guide-
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lines. The conclusion was that exercise training is safe during and after cancer treatments and results show improvements in physical functioning, quality of life, and cancer-related fatigue in several cancer survivor groups. In the last two decades, it has become clear that exercise plays a vital role in cancer prevention and post treatment control. Guidelines set by the Department of Health and Human Services and the American Heart Association, state that once individuals are diagnosed with chronic conditions, such as cancer “they should be as physically active as their abilities and conditions will allow.” An explicit recommendation was made to “avoid inactivity.” Certified cancer fitness programs and trainers should set specific prevention and post treatment objectives to their program. Physical objectives should include regaining and improving muscle function, strength, flexibility, and aerobic capacity. Behavioral objectives should promote a positive body image and restore quality of life. For internal systems, objectives should seek to improve cardio respiration and endocrine system functioning thereby strengthening the immune system. Before starting any exercise program, please consider these general guidelines: allow adequate time to heal after surgery, and do not exercise if you are experiencing extreme fatigue, anemia, or difficulty breathing. Changes in arm and shoulder symptoms or swelling should be closely monitored by your physician. Education of the human body and the effects and limitations of exercise for cancer patients is of the upmost importance; instructors and trainers should always be certified in cancer specific exercise training with an accredited institution. Dr. Kay Knight of Absolute Balance Chiropractic is a boardcertified Chiropractic Physician, currently completing her Diplomate in the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. With a Masters in Human Nutrition, she is also a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, is a certified Kinesio Taping practitioner, and is a certified Cancer Exercise Trainer with the American College of Sports Medicine. Deidra Dunbar of Absolute Balance Chiropractic is licensed massage therapist certified in Advanced Manual Therapy for the Shoulder Girdle with Focus on Post-Mastectomy patients and Cancer and Massage Therapy: Essential Contraindications. She is currently working on her Oncology Massage Certification. Located off the roundabout in Bettendorf, Absolute Balance Chiropractic offers chiropractic services, active rehabilitation services, nutritional counseling, massage therapy, kettle bell, and yoga classes. Visit www.AbsoluteBalanceChiropractic.com or call 563-332-6036 for more information.
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“94 % of families today have no plan in place to fund their children’s education” Three Basic Sources of College Funding • Private Sector Scholarships • Federal Government • College Institutions themselves The common myth is that private-sector scholarships pay the majority of college costs. In reality, scholarships only make up about three percent of all federal funding awarded annually. That leaves 97percent of the costs up to the federal government and the institutions, with the colleges themselves being the single biggest source of funding, by far. Colleges are in charge of distributing the federal government’s allocated funds; they then offer their own funds to entice the preferred students to attend. Overall, colleges control the entire funding process and the final say on all monies awarded. Understanding this simple fact helps us to understand why colleges hope to keep this “process” a mystery. Colleges need to fill their empty seats, but with more and more students seeking higher education, the business of college becomes more and more competitive. Knowing the “business” of college puts the student (and parent) in the drivers seat, and in most cases, allows the student to call the shots. When you understand the process, shopping for college becomes a true buyer’s market. Don’t assume your child is not eligible for financial aid Although some financial aid is designed to help a financially needy student, there is also an abundance of aid available for students with families of all income and asset levels. It is important to remember that students may receive financial aid based on their high school achievements (academics, athletics or other talents) regardless of their parent’s income and/ or assets. “Financial aid is only for the poor” is one of the biggest misconceptions students and parents can have in their search for college funding. College Funding Solutions of the QCA has the ability and knowledge to assist you through this process. For further information, contact Randy Lincoln at 563-594-2051 or email Randy at randy@randylincoln.com.
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Getting Better Faster: Knee Replacement and Total Joint Patients Back to Life Quicker than Before Geneseo resident Rick Franks is living life like so many patients recovering from total knee replacement surgery – back to life doing the things he enjoys most without pain.
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ou’ll find Geneseo resident Rick Franks in his garden, thanks to a successful total knee replacement surgery that had him up and walking in a day. “I battled knee pain for three years. When I walked, I could hear it crunch. I was limping, avoiding the stairs, and experiencing terrible bone-on bone pain,” says Rick. “Now after surgery, I wonder why I waited so long!” Rick is not alone. Joint pain, particularly the knees, can limit your life, but thanks to great strides in minimally invasive surgery, Quad City area patients are staying out of the hospital, recovering faster and more economically than before. “Patients usually come to me when they can’t do the things they love” says fellowshiptrained orthopaedic surgeon Dr. John Hoffman, Orthopaedic Specialists (OS). “As Baby Boomers age, knee replacement surgery, in particular, and total joint replacements, in general, are becoming common. Wear and tear is a part of the trend, trauma to the knee can cause problems, and even weight gain as people age puts stress on the knees or other joints such as hips or ankles,” he says. Better results, faster recovery, lower costs “The good news is that total joint replacement surgeries and outcomes have improved a great deal. I’ve been doing total joint procedures for more than
"Rick Franks, an avid gardener living in Geneseo, IL is back on his knees tending to his flowers thanks to a successful recovery following a total knee replacement by Dr. John Hoffman of Orthopaedic Specialists, PC in Davenport."
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20 years, and in the last decade, improvements in surgical techniques, anesthesia, and joint technology means more patients return to their active lives much faster than before.” “When I perform a minimally invasive procedure, my incisions are approximately four inches long. Traditional joint replacement surgery incisions are 8-12 inches long. These new surgical techniques spare patients’ muscle tissue. We have also fine-tuned regional anesthetic and pain management protocols. All of these factors come together allowing most patients to be walking within a day of their procedure,” adds Dr. Hoffman. Plus, what used to take 7 to 14 days in a hospital can now be done in one day at Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) such as the Mississippi Valley Surgery Center in Davenport, Iowa. Rick had his procedure performed at MVSC. “I felt great about not being in the hospital. I wasn’t even under general anesthesia, just a spinal,” he says. “I woke up and didn’t even feel sick. The nurses were great and helped control the pain. I was up and walking the same night of my surgery and was home the next day.”
“Better surgical techniques, more efficient operations and treatments allow patients to recover better and faster at home,” The cost of outpatient total joint surgeries such as Rick’s is also good news. According to 2011 Iowa Hospital Association data at its Iowa Hospitals Compare Web site, the average knee replacement surgery in Iowa lasts over three days at a cost of nearly $40,000. At the Mississippi Valley Surgery Center, the stay is less than a day at an average cost of $18,000. “MVSC is home to ambulatory (outpatient) surgeries, where a patient who needs less than 24 hours for treatment can have their surgery performed,” says Michael Patterson, MVSC President and CEO. “We are built to better serve patients who do not necessarily need the services and associated costs of hospitalization and where physicians have more control over how procedures are handled.” Growing Trend of Outpatient Joint Surgeries The Mississippi Valley Surgery Center is the only Medicare-approved ASC between Chicago and Omaha that performs total joint replacements. Most major insurance carriers cover this procedure in the outpatient setting. “Insurers are beginning to see the benefit of performing this procedure in an outpatient setting from both a quality and cost perspective,” adds Dr. Hoffman. “Joint replacements just five years ago required a major incision, long-acting anesthetic, and extended convalescence.
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Who is a good candidate for a knee replacement? The minimally invasive knee replacement is indicated in patients who have severe arthritis of the knee that have failed conservative treatments. What is the benefit of the minimally invasive total knee replacement? •S maller Incision – A traditional knee replacement surgery involves an incision about eight inches over the front of the knee. In the minimally invasive knee replacement, the incision is about three inches. In addition, the quadriceps muscle is moved to the side instead of cut through like traditional methods of knee replacement, allowing for less pain and quicker recovery. •L ess Blood Loss – Because of the extent of dissection and bone removal necessary for a total knee replacement, the need for a blood transfusion is relatively common. • Shorter Recovery – The time to functional recovery are less with minimally invasive knee replacement. Patients are typically discharged within 23 hours of the procedure. Post-Operatively Rehabilitation/recovery time for the knee replacement is typically around 8 weeks for most patients, but will vary. Patients are typically using some sort of assistive walking device (crutches, cane or walker) for about one to two weeks, then continued therapy for another four to six weeks. After recovery, most patients are able to resume such activities as walking, dancing, golfing, bicycling and swimming.
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feature story continued Medical innovation now allows this procedure to be performed safely and effectively in the outpatient setting. Patient satisfaction has increased tremendously.” Since its beginning in 1996, MVSC has served more than 90,000 patients; and the ambulatory surgery center has grown, supported by the Mississippi Valley Health physicians, to perform over 10,000 procedures a year. “MVSC keeps health care costs down because physician training emphasizes minimally invasive procedures that promote faster healing; and the surgery center’s outpatient services ensure you recover at home and avoid expensive hospital stays,” says Mr. Patterson. “Thirty years ago, virtually all surgery was performed in hospitals. Patients waited weeks or months for an appointment, and they typically spent several days in the hospital and several weeks out of work in recovery. But better surgical techniques, more efficient operations and treatments allow patients to recover better and faster at home,” he says.
For more information on understanding treatment options for dysfunctional knee joints and other treatment options open for discussion with your doctor, visit the Orthopaedic Specialists PC website: www.osquadcities.com.
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Arthritic knees can now be replaced with a procedure that used to require 1-2 weeks' stay in the hospital but can now be performed on an outpatient basis, meaning recovery happens at home and, usually, in less time. Page 20 — Healthy Cells Magazine — Quad Cities — September 2012
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ith the shocking statistics that over 68 percent of all Americans are now overweight, many people are trying to find a weight loss solution that works for them. At one time, I was one of those people. My journey began 9-1/2 years ago. At that time, I was at the height of frustration and discouragement with my health and weight. I was a size 18 and weighed 215 pounds. I was exhausted all of the time and drinking coffee all day long just to keep myself going. I had spent four months of focused effort in exercising and eating a healthy diet, and I saw almost no results for all of my hard work. I felt like giving up! My friend told me she had found something that she knew I would be interested in. It was a weight loss supplement. She had only been using it for a short time, and had experienced tremendous results in both weight loss and energy & mental focus. She looked fabulous! I immediately started the program. It was a regimen of supplements designed to kick-start the weight loss and leaning-out process. It started by gently cleansing my body of toxins and impurities, then introducing quality vitamins and minerals back into my body in optimal amounts, to restore and replenish all that we are lacking nutritionally. I felt amazing, and actually started seeing weight loss results immediately! I loved the fact that this program was a vital component to a lifestyle of health and wellness, and not a diet pill, or a “quick fix.” My results were astounding! I lost 65 pounds over the next 9-1/2 months, and the best part is that my weight has been off for over 8-1/2 years now! I have never lost weight and maintained it so easily in my life.
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Protecting Your Assets for Those You Love By Karen Goodall, CSA, Vice President and Senior Trust Officer, Northwest Bank & Trust Company
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arah is the daughter of Mark and Jennifer Smith. After retiring five years ago, her parents met with their attorney to have new wills drawn. Both of their wills left the bulk of their estates to each other, and upon the second spouse’s death to Sarah and her brother, Adam. Because Sarah and Adam are both grown with marriages and families of their own, the Smith’s felt that these most recent wills would be the last they would need to prepare. Recently, Sarah came to them and told them that things were not going well with her marriage and that she was considering filing for divorce. Obviously, their first thought was for the welfare of their daughter and their grandchildren. After the initial shock of Sarah’s possible divorce, they began thinking about the possibilities of their son-in-law being entitled to receive part of Sarah’s inheritance in the event they passed away. Page 22 — Healthy Cells Magazine — Quad Cities — September 2012
The Smith’s consulted with their attorney to see if there was any way to protect Sarah’s inheritance in the event of a divorce in the future. Their attorney informed them that any property left outright to their daughter would have no asset protection feature and that she could lose those assets in the event of a divorce, lawsuit, or bankruptcy. The attorney suggested leaving property to their daughter in the form of a discretionary trust. Generally a discretionary trust allows a trustee sole discretion to make distributions of the trust income and principal for the benefit of your beneficiary. You would stipulate what the income and principal could be used for and it would be up to the trustee, and not the beneficiary, to determine if dollars should be distributed from the trust. Because the beneficiary does not have a right to take money from the trust without the trustee’s approval, the beneficiary is not considered to own the assets, and therefore would not be subject to divorce or creditors. In order for this protection to continue, the assets must remain in the trust. Once the trustee distributes part of the assets to the beneficiary, those assets are no longer protected. Also, the more rights the beneficiary has with regard to distributions from the trust, the less protection the trust provides for the beneficiary. For example, some trust documents state that the beneficiary has the right to automatic distributions such as half of the assets at age 30 and the balance at age 40. In this type of trust, the beneficiary has a vested property right at each age, and the beneficiary’s creditors might be able to attach the entire assets, thereby losing all asset protection. The most common language used in a discretionary trust gives the trustee the discretion to distribute dollars to the beneficiary for the purposes of health, education, maintenance, and support. When creating this type of trust, you should consider a professional fiduciary to act as your trustee. By giving your trustee complete discretion to make decisions regarding distributions, you have provided the highest degree of asset protection. When considering incorporating a discretionary trust as part of your estate plan, we would be happy to answer any questions you may have and will work together with you and your attorney to make sure you are providing the best possible protection for your beneficiaries. Northwest Bank’s Investment Management Group has the ability and knowledge to help you make the decisions that are right for you. Call us today at 563-388-2628 or www.northwestbank.com/IMG.
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C Medical Group and Weight Loss Clinic will celebrate its first anniversary in October 2012! “I am very excited that we have been able to serve the people of the Quad Cities by providing a successful weight loss solution,” says Dr. Ilesh Kurani. As obesity rates began to rise, Dr. Kurani became concerned. “Primary care is a problem that is linked with weight. If you can help solve the weight problem, you eliminate a lot of health problems,” explains Dr. Kurani. “Obesity has a lot of complications — physical, mental and social. The physical problems include many medical issues such as high cholesterol, high risk of heart problems and stroke, high risk of varicose veins, sleep apnea, joint problems, and hypertension among others. Obesity can also cause depression when the person goes into a negative state of mind due to them being overweight. The social complications occur when the person does not want to be with people because of their weight.” “Try to think what you can do to fix the problem and address your obesity. Ignoring obesity will not make it go away. We age every second as we go into our future frame. Our systems do not work the way they used to. Our risk of complications goes up if we do not address the problem of obesity. We need to do something about our obesity now.” So, three and a half years ago, Dr. Kurani decided to combat the obesity epidemic and began to put his patients on a diet program, and a change of thinking in regard to weight loss. “This isn’t a destination diet, it’s ‘diet school,’” says Dr. Kurani, “where we provide the guidance to make lifestyle changes in order to lose and maintain weight loss.” Marcella Davis of Moline agrees. “Dr. Kurani spent time explaining the diet but more importantly the “mind” changes that need to happen. I left the office with hope that this could really be the diet plan that would help me,” says Marcella. “After my first six weeks, I have lost 25 pounds. I was so excited. But the best part is the way I felt. I felt energetic, my knees, hips or back do not ache, and I have a positive attitude about life. I felt better than I have in years!!”
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CPS-3 Quad Cities Enrollment Sites Tuesday, October 2nd • Genesis Medical Center-Davenport, East Campus • 3:00-7:00 pm • 1230 E. Rushholme Street, Davenport Wednesday, October 3rd • Genesis Medical Center-Davenport, West Campus • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm • Pavilion 2 1351 W. Central Park Avenue, Des Moines Thursday, October 4th • Two Rivers YMCA–Moline • 9:00 am – 1:00 pm • 2040 53rd Street, Moline • Bettendorf YMCA • 3:00 - 7:00 pm • 3800 Tanglefoot Lane, Bettendorf Friday, October 5th • Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus-Silvis • 8:00-11:30 am • 801 Illini Drive, Silvis Saturday, October 6th • Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus-Silvis • 11:00 am – 2:30 pm • 801 Illini Drive, Silvis • Bettendorf YMCA • 8:00 - 11:30 am • 3800 Tanglefoot Lane, Bettendorf Tuesday, October 9th • Trinity Regional Health System, Rock Island Campus • 11:00 am – 3:00 pm • 2701 17th Street, Rock Island Wednesday, October 10th • Trinity Regional Health System, Moline Campus • 12:30 – 4:30 pm • 500 John Deere Road, Moline Thursday, October 11th • Trinity Regional Health System, Bettendorf Campus • 1:00 – 5:00 pm • 4500 Utica Ridge Road, Bettendorf
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Inpatient Rehabilitation By Ann Sieprawski, Admissions Director, Heartland Health Care Center
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s an Admissions Director for a health care center in Moline, we care for folks recovering from surgeries and hospitalizations. Many people need therapy to help strengthen them following surgery and enable them to go home and care for themselves independently. Of course as an Admissions Director, I am aware of the services and benefits available to individuals needing these services. It became evident to me this last month, when my mother had hip replacement surgery, that this type of care is not so evident to patients needing this special service. My mother did well after surgery and was discharged from the hospital to go home three days after her procedure. At the time of discharge she was unable to walk or stand alone. She needed two people to help her up. We had discussed going to inpatient rehab before surgery so Mom was a savvy and educated patient. She was aware of the services available to her in a skilled center. However, her physician discharged her and never mentioned the availability of rehab. She would have returned home and not been able to care for herself and at this point she needed two people to help her stand and walk. She was not able to care for herself, get into bed or a chair alone, prepare a meal, and everything else we all take for granted that we do for ourselves on a daily basis. This was an ah-ha moment for me! Since I work in skilled care, I have assumed people were aware of inpatient rehabilitation services that are available in our community. With inpatient rehab, my mom was able to have the staff take care of her needs as she needed them and she was able to attend rehab on a regular basis which was more than she would have gotten if she was at home and going to rehab only a couple days per week. She was able to recover from her surgery faster than if she did as going through outpatient rehab. My mother’s experience has really opened my eyes on how challenging it can be to recover from surgery and that many patients are not aware of the different options that are available to assist with their recovery. If you or your loved one is facing a surgery that may need rehabilitation services, be sure to check out your options prior to the procedure. Heartland Health Care is hosting classes for people planning surgery to educate them on inpatient services available to them. The classes will include therapies and nursing available to help patients return home
and live independently. The class will also give an overview of Medicare and insurance benefits that will cover the cost of an inpatient stay. The free classes will be held at Heartland of Moline, 833 16th Ave, Moline, IL, on the second Thursday of the month at noon and 5 p.m. If you are planning surgeries for yourself or your family, please join us for the free informational classes. For more information, call 309-764-6744.
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One Woman’s Voice, Creating Change
Dr. Christine Horner, M.D.
By Angela Clark
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eing a voice for women is a natural role for Dr. Christine Horner, MD, and one that has helped change the lives of American women. Motivated by her professional and personal experiences, Dr. Horner’s message has evolved into one of prevention. She focuses on breast cancer; however, the research-based information she speaks about applies to colon and prostate cancers and many other diseases. “The Prevent Event: Breast Cancer Education and YOU” is excited to bring Dr. Horner to Davenport on Thursday, October 13, 2012 at 7 p.m. Details are available at www.radianthealthimaging.com. The Iowa Connection Born in Illinois, Dr. Horner’s family moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa when she was five years old. When she was 14, the family moved to Ohio. She has many fond memories of Iowa and says, “I am eager to return to my old stomping grounds to share what I am so passionate about—extraordinary health.” Dr. Christine Horner, MD – A Personal and Professional Journey Dr. Horner’s career in plastic and reconstructive surgery literally took form in Iowa! Young Christine was just 10 years old when she realized her calling in life. One day while watching Medical Center, the starring surgeon, Dr. Joe Gannon, saved a patient’s life. That was the moment she remembers thinking “this would be the most rewarding profession—to help people, to save lives.” Her dedication to advocating was, and is, as natural as breathing. This very personal endeavor was all the more significant because of her professional life where she began to develop her voice: • Mother diagnosed with breast cancer, 1976 • Mother’s second diagnosis of breast cancer, 1989 • American Cancer Society advocate for more than a decade, 1989-2000 • BRA Project (Breast Reconstruction Advocacy) created laws requiring insurance companies to include reconstruction in cancer care, 1993-1998 • Mother dies of metastatic disease, a direct result of her breast cancer, 1994 • Begins seeing patients in their 20’s and 30’s with breast cancer, 1995 Concerned about what this meant for American women, and because of her family history, she realized she needed to know more. Dr. Horner set aside all that she knew about breast cancer and looked at the research first hand. Dr. Horner was completely surprised to find several diet and lifestyle recommendations that could reduce an individual’s risk of any cancer or disease by 50 percent or more. Her prevention paradigm clearly explains the science behind the impact of food, stress, sleep, emotional health, exercise, spirituality, and relationships in our daily living. Page 32 — Healthy Cells Magazine — Quad Cities — September 2012
The Book – Waking the Warrior Goddess “I put all my research together and wrote a book that many refer to as their handbook for living,” Dr. Horner says. In her book, Waking the Warrior Goddess, she details, many aspects and variables to cancerfree living. She believes the foundation to prevention is finding the connection to our inner healing intelligence, our Warrior Goddess - the God-given ability to know what is healthy for us. Learning to recognize messages from our body is the waking of the innate intelligence women have been recognized for throughout the ages.
The Prevent Event is for everyone Dr. Horner says, “We can entertain them all!” Her presentations are fun as well as educational. She gets excited about “sharing the time tested secrets to extraordinary health.” Colon, prostate and breast cancer are all cancers fed by our hormones, making the message important for everyone. She has a special message to inspire teens—so grandmothers and mothers, bring your teens! Making it Local – Presenting Sponsor: Absolute Balance Chiropractic Absolute Balance Chiropractic and Dr. Kay Knight are overjoyed to be part of this community event. Dr. Kay Knight expresses, “Dr. Horner is a leading breast tissue health activist and pioneer in her field providing outstanding education and research for many years.” The passion she has for natural and preventative care will inspire our patients to stay on the course of wellness. www.AbsoluteBalanceChiropractic.com Supporting Sponsors: Pinnaclife, Realm Spa, Radiant Health Imaging & Healthy Cells Magazine Pinnaclife owner Darlene McCord, PhD FAPWCA also has a story of personal drive impacting her professional life: Dr. McCord is a breast cancer survivor and lost her mother to breast cancer. www.pinnaclife.com At Realm Spa, all of our services support and enhance Dr. Horner’s program and approach to education, treatment, and prevention of breast and other cancers. www.realmspaqca.com
Pam Ryerse, owner of Radiant Health Imaging, is enthusiastic about the holistic community collaborating to promote natural health. www. radianthealthimaging.com Healthy Cells Magazine is proud to be part of the Prevent Event, as it is our mission to provide positive health information to the public. Small Business Sponsors: Organic Therapies, Advanced Imaging Center, and Hats, Hair & Wigs Additional sponsors, individuals, and businesses, from $25 and up are welcome to join the cause of spreading healthy, vibrant lifestyle choices. Contact us for more information: info@radianthealthimaging. com Make A Difference With Your Support You can help spread the word about The Prevent Event and Dr. Christine Horner’s message in several ways: • Buy your tickets for friends and family today at www.radianthealthimaging.com • Please help share the message via email with friends and family in the Midwest • “Like” The Prevent Event on Facebook, “Follow” us on Twitter • Remember Dr. Horner’s book will be available for purchase and signing We look forward to seeing you at our first annual Prevent Event, Breast Cancer Education, and YOU. Join us in a city near you this September 13–20, 2012. Details at www.radianthealthimaging.com. September 2012 — Quad Cities — Healthy Cells Magazine — Page 33
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