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Eating for Two

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Metro MRI Receives Top Marks in Breast Health page 22

Conventional and Not so Conventional Ways to Avoid the Flu page 26

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Future Health: Continuum of Care

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Emotional: As Unconditional As It Gets!

Heartland Health Care Center

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Physical: The Basics for Better Health

A Personalized Touch to the Quad Cities Area page 18

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Nutritional: Eating for Two

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Body Balance: Anti-Aging Regenerative and Functional Medicine – A New Specialty

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Personal Health: Things to Ask About

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Ask The Audiologist: What Remedies do You Recommend for Removing Earwax?

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Financial Health: Retirement… Are You Ready?

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Chiropractic Care: Bring the Whole Body into Absolute Balance

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Patient Health: Surgical Implant Restores Hearing for Otosclerosis Sufferers

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Women’s Health: Metro MRI Receives Top Marks in Breast Health

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Patient Mobility: Do you have painful joints?

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Occupational Health: Conventional and Not So Conventional Ways To Avoid the Flu

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In The Community: A Woman’s Nation Takes on Alzheimer’s

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Weight Loss: HCG

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

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Home Health Care: Service with Quality and Compassion

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Family Health Matters: Catching Some Serious Air

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

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Aging in Place: “Leave Me Alone! I Don’t Want to Move!”

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Pet Health: Top 10 Questions for Your Veterinarian

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Continuum of Care

By Karen McCoy, Marketing Consultant, Ridgecrest Village

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n today’s ever volatile economy, we are all looking for ways to secure our future. It seems one of the best ways to accomplish it is by giving back to our own economy. Many people are choosing to buy American and spending their dollars with businesses that are locally owned by our neighbors. You can do the same and secure your future lifestyle.

As you begin to creep up on that “Senior” age, it is nice to know that there is a place right here in your neighborhood that does invest in you and your community. Ridgecrest Village is a non-profit senior community run by local people and offers you an opportunity to secure the lifestyle that you have enjoyed for so many years.

Over the years, we have all grown through changes in our lifestyle.

This lifestyle is something we have worked toward and planned on living as we have reached the “golden age.”

Ridgecrest Village community is a great example of the choices and security available that enables you to live that lifestyle. Ridgecrest has a rich history of providing a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle in our community for 45 years. They even have a full-time chaplain!

As Ridgecrest Village has grown, it has offered a more complete opportunity for services called Continuum of Care. This brings you the

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security of knowing that if your future health needs include Assisted Living, Memory Care, or Skilled Nursing; these services are provided in the same village community.

As a non-profit, Ridgecrest Village has been fortunate over the years to be led by community leaders that give their time and talents to ensure fiscal responsibility. Ridgecrest continually invests in their residents and the care that they receive. Every business decision is made with the resident’s best interest as the top priority.

As a resident at Ridgecrest, you can give input to the decisions that are made. Most committees are made up of Ridgecrest Village Residents. They are encouraged to give ideas, concerns, and solutions.

Although most of us are young and healthy today, tomorrow is never certain and winter is coming! Call Ridgecrest Village to learn more about our lifestyle options, including the “80% Refundable Plan” that could help insure your future is secure. To take a tour at Ridgecrest Village, Call Bob Morrison or Karen McCoy at 563-388-3271 and make yourself at home.

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As Unconditional As It Gets!

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ost of our articles have referred to the death of a human being, or to divorce, or other estrangements. This month we are focusing on the death of a pet, an experience that most of us have had at one time or another

There is much talk in today’s world about unconditional love. It would be wonderful if human beings were capable of such a thing. The sad truth is that we fall short of the mark. While unconditional love is probably impossible, it is a wonderful goal and we should continue to strive for it.

In reality, the closest thing to unconditional love we ever perceive is probably that which we sense from our pets. Even then, there are a few conditions. After we have fed them and their other basic needs have been met, animals are unconditional. We have yet to hear that someone’s dog, cat, parakeet or hamster judged them or criticized them or called them stupid.

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“As a friend of someone who has recently experienced the death of a pet, please remember that their heart is broken. All grief is experienced at 100%.” deepest emotions to their pets, often much more so than they ever express them to friends or family. We know how incredibly important pets can be to people. We know millions of people who, unable to have children, have been able to experience some of the wonderful and natural parental type feelings for their pets. We know an awful lot about how attached people become to their pets.

More importantly, we know how devastating the death of a pet can be. We know how grieving pet owners are often abused by wellmeaning friends who say insensitive things. The purpose of this column is to help grieving pet owners complete their relationship to the pain caused by the death of their pet, and to assist friends of grievers with more helpful and supportive information about recovery from one of life’s most significant losses.

We are all familiar with the expression that starts with — “I was unhappy about having no shoes until I met a man who had no feet...”

While well intentioned, that parable sets up one of the most massive pieces of mis-information in our society. It teaches us to compare our feelings in order to minimize them. And, followed to its logical conclusion, there can only be one griever — the one with the most horrible list of losses.

Grieving pet owners, met with the constant line, “It was only a pet,” are set up to compare their feelings to those they may have had when a parent or grandparent died. And if that is not enough, they are then told to, “Go out and get another one,” to replace the loss. No one would be insensitive enough to tell you to go out and, “Get another one” if your mother died, would they? On the other hand, when a baby dies, the parents are often told, “Don’t feel bad. You’re young; you can have other children.”

Our human responses to death are normal and natural. Since we have been taught to hide or mask our natural reactions to loss, we often feel that there is something wrong with us when we experience intense feelings. The death of a pet often produces incredibly powerful emotions.

The emotions attached to the loss are normal, but society’s treatment of the grieving pet owner is not normal. We must strive to normalize that which is normal. Otherwise, we continue to drive grievers’ feelings underground, buried for fear of being considered “weak.”

As a friend of someone who has recently experienced the death of a pet, please remember that their heart is broken. All grief is experienced at 100%. There are no half grievers. Do not try to minimize their pain.

Next month: “Legacy of Love – or – Monument to Misery”

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f you’ve ever struggled with trying to figure out what you need to do to take to maintain a healthier lifestyle, you’re not alone.

The 2011 Food and Health Survey, commissioned by the International Food Information Council Foundation (IFICF), found that among the 69 percent of Americans currently trying to lose or maintain their weight: n 70 percent believe that both physical activity and monitoring food and beverage consumption are equally important in weight management. n However, only 54 percent report actually implementing both strategies in an effort to manage their weight.

While the survey showed that approximately half of Americans perceive their overall diet as at least “somewhat healthful,” the World Health Organization ranks the United States as 18th (out of 153 countries) in the world for obesity and 28th in the world for cases of diabetes.

Why Is It So Hard?

There’s a lot of information available about nutrition and fitness, and it can be tricky to sort through it all and put it into practice. Confu-

sion over nutrition, conflicting reports over what’s healthy and what’s not, busy lifestyles that leave no time for exercise — all of these can be roadblocks to better health.

Nutrition Made Easier

You are what you eat. And how you eat. And when you eat. In the latest edition of her book, “Nutrition For Dummies,” (Wiley, May 2011), Carol Ann Rinzler says that nutrition is simply the science of how the body uses food — and in order to take care of yourself, you need to know a little bit about how that science works. “Nutrition is about why you eat what you eat and how the food you get affects your body and health,” she said.

Hunger vs. Appetite

Rinzler says that hunger and appetite are two very different things: n Hunger is the need for food. It’s a physical reaction that includes chemical changes in your body. It’s an instinctive, protective mechanism to make sure your body gets what it needs to function. n Appetite is the desire for food. It’s a sensory or psychological reaction (This looks good! That smells good!) which creates an invol-

Smart Ways to Eat Out If you go out to restaurants at all, you know that most menus don’t have a long list of healthy foods.

In the book “Restaurant Calorie Counter For Dummies, 2nd Edition” (Wiley, May 2011), you can find helpful information for making smart choices. Here are a few tips from the book: n Drink your whole glass of water (or more), but limit other beverages to just one glass. n Physically split a meal in half when it arrives at your table and ask for the to go box right away. n Choose fresh toppings, such as onion, tomato and lettuce, rather than pickled items such as jarred pepper strips or pickles. n Aim to get some lean protein with your meal. At salad bars, choose beans or cottage cheese. For the entrée, choose grilled chicken or fish.

The guide also provides calorie counts for menu items at 150 popular restaurants.

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untary response like salivation or stomach contractions. It’s also a conditioned response to food — think Pavlov’s dogs.

Understanding the difference is the first step toward more healthful eating.

Making Wise Food Choices

In her book, Rinzler walks readers through things like the facts on fat and cholesterol, carbohydrates and proteins, building a healthful diet, food labeling, and what happens when food is cooked at home or processed in a plant — all to help make sense of nutrition so that making good choices that please your palate as well as your body, is easy.

The Facts on Fitness

Fitness can actually mean a number of things. You can be fit to run 5 miles or do yoga. You can look fit — that is, lean — and not have much stamina, strength, flexibility or balance. Suzanne Schlosberg and Liz Neporent, authors of “Fitness For Dummies, 4th Edition” (Wiley, December 2010), want to help people understand what’s involved in becoming fit, how to get started and how to stay motivated. “We want to help make fitness a permanent and enjoyable part of your lifestyle.”

The 5 Key Areas

Schlosberg and Neporent say that it doesn’t take much effort to get a basic level of physical fitness in the five key areas: cardio, strength, flexibility, balance and nutrition. Why are these so important? n Cardio fitness. Workouts that get your heart pumping and continuously work a lot of large muscles improve your heart, lungs, blood vessels and stamina. They also burn a lot of calories, helping you lose weight. Think walking, cycling and using an elliptical machine. n Strength training. People who don’t exercise lose 30 to 40 percent of their strength by age 65, say the authors. By age 74, more than one quarter of men and two-thirds of women can’t lift an object heavier than 10 pounds. Lifting weights means strengthening your muscles for the long term. It also means strengthening your bones and speeding up metabolism. n Flexibility. Maintaining flexibility helps keep your joints mobile, minimizing risk of injury and allowing you to move with agility and good posture even as you age. n Balance. Balance is important when you’re young, and essential when you’re not. A good sense of balance helps you move more fluidly and prevents unnecessary falls. n Nutrition. When you make wise food choices, you have more energy to exercise and you recover more quickly from your workouts.

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nutritional

Eating for Two

What is a Healthy Eating Plan for Pregnancy?

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healthy eating plan for pregnancy includes a variety of nutrientrich foods. In January 2005, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture jointly released the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. These guidelines outline recommendations to promote health and reduce the risk of chronic disease through nutritious eating and physical activity. The recommendations include some of the nutritional needs of pregnancy. For more information about food groups and nutrition values, visit: http:// www.healthierus.gov/dietaryguidelines.

How many calories should I eat?

Eating a variety of foods that provide enough calories helps you and your baby gain the proper amount of weight. During the first 3 months of your pregnancy, you do not need to change the number of calories you get from the foods you eat.

Normal-weight women need an extra 300 calories each day during the last 6 months of pregnancy. This totals about 1,900 to 2,500 calories a day. If you were underweight, overweight, or obese before you became pregnant, or if you are pregnant with more than one baby, you may need a different number of calories. Talk to your health care provider about how much weight you should gain and how many calories you need.

Each of these healthy choices has about 300 calories: • 1 cup of fat-free fruit yogurt and a medium apple • 1 piece of whole-wheat toast spread with 2 tablespoons of peanut butter • 1 cup of beef and bean chili sprinkled with 1/2 ounce off cheddar cheese (You can also substitute various vegetables for the beef.)

• 1 cup of raisin bran cereal with 1/2 cup of fat-free milk and a small banana • 3 ounces of roasted lean ham or chicken breast and 1/2 cup of sweet potatoes • 1 flour tortilla (7-inch), ½ cup of refried beans, 1/2 cup of cooked broccoli, and 1/2 cup of cooked red pepper Why is gaining a healthy amount of weight important?

Gaining a healthy amount of weight may help you have a more comfortable pregnancy and delivery. It also may help you have fewer pregnancy complications, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, constipation, and backaches.

How much weight should I gain during my pregnancy?

Talk to your health care provider about how much weight you should gain during your pregnancy. General weight-gain recommendations listed below refer to weight before pregnancy and are for women expecting only one baby.

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If you are: underweight normal weight overweight obese

You should gain: about 28 to 40 pounds about 25 to 35 pounds about 15 to 25 pounds at least 15 pounds

Gaining too little weight during your pregnancy makes it hard for your baby to grow properly. Talk to your health care provider if you feel you are not gaining enough weight. If you gain too much weight, you may have a longer labor and more difficult delivery. Also, gaining a lot of extra body fat will make it harder for you to return to a healthy weight after you have your baby. If you feel you are gaining too much weight during your pregnancy, talk with your health care provider.

Do not try to lose weight if you are pregnant. If you do not eat enough calories or a variety of foods, your baby will not get the nutrients he or she needs to grow.

Do I have any special nutrition needs now that I am pregnant?

Yes. During pregnancy, you and your growing baby need more of several nutrients. By eating the recommended number of daily servings from each of the five food groups, you should get most of the nutrients you need.

Be sure to include foods high in folate, such as orange juice, strawberries, spinach, broccoli, beans, and fortified breads and breakfast cereals. Or get it in a vitamin/mineral supplement. To help prevent birth defects, you must get enough daily folate before as well as during pregnancy. Prenatal supplements contain folic acid (another form of folate). Look for a supplement that has at least 400 micrograms (0.4 milligrams) of folic acid. Although most health care providers recommend taking a multi-vitamin/mineral “prenatal” supplement before becoming pregnant, during pregnancy, and while breastfeeding, always talk to your health care Can I continue to follow my vegetarian diet during pregnancy?

Yes, you can continue a vegetarian-eating plan during pregnancy, but talk to your health care provider first.

To make sure you are getting enough important nutrients, including protein, iron, vita- min 812, and vitamin 0, your health care provider may ask you to meet with a registered dietitian who can help you plan meals. Your healthcare provider may also recommend that you take supplements.

Tips for Healthy Eating

Meet the needs of your body and help avoid common discomforts of pregnancy by following these tips:

• Eat breakfast every day. If you feel sick to your stomach in the morning, choose dry wholewheat toast or whole-grain crackers when you first wake up even before you get out of bed.

Eat the rest of your breakfast (fruit, oatmeal, cereal , milk, yogurt, or other foods) later in the morning.

• Eat high-fiber foods. Eating whole-grain cereals, vegetables, fruits, beans, whole-wheat breads, and brown rice, along with drinking plenty of water and getting daily physical activity, can help you prevent the constipation that many women have during pregnancy.

• Keep healthy foods on hand. A fruit bowl filled with apples, bananas, peaches, oranges, and grapes makes it easy to grab a healthy snack. Fresh, frozen, and canned fruits and vegetables make healthy and quick additions to meals, as do canned beans. Be sure to choose canned fruits packed in their own juices. Also, rinse canned beans and vegetables with water before preparing, which helps remove excess salt.

• lf you have heartburn during your pregnancy, eat small meals more often, eat slowly, avoid spicy and fatty foods (such as hot peppers or fried chicken), drink beverages between meals instead of with meals, and do not lie down soon after eating.

• If you have “morning sickness,” or hyperemesis, talk with your health care provider. You may need to adjust the way you eat and drink, such as by eating smaller meals more frequently and drinking plenty of fluids. Your health care provider can help you deal with morning sickness while keeping your healthy eating habits on track.

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body balance Anti-Aging, Regenerative and Functional Medicine—A New Specialty

Look Younger and Slimmer Today and Feel More Energetic and Well!

By Dr. Kristin Miller MD, Anti-Aging &Optimal Health

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e all want that “magic bullet” that will erase the previous years of abusing our bodies with sun damage, chemicals, improper nutrition, and while we are at it, counteract the effects of gravity. It is true that OUR BODIES ARE THE SUM OF OUR ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES OVER THE YEARS. Let’s ask ourselves: How have I treated my body? Has my individual cell function been affected?

Are there particular things in my environment that my body has more difficulty detoxifying, and could that lead to development of disease in my future? Or has that disease-developing process already begun?

This is when Anti-Aging, Regenerative and Functional Medicine can help you. This specialty of medicine involves biochemistry, metabolism, nutrition, herbal medicine, and bridges the gap between the traditional western medicine illness model and the eastern medicine wellness model. The human body does not fit into a box of either “disease” or “no disease.” It is a dynamic and amazing process with biochemical pathways that are designed to help our cells adapt to their environment. The specialty of Anti-Aging, Regenerative and Functional Medicine deals with that aspect of our health: OUR CELLS.

Anti-Aging & Optimal Health has the tools you need to assess your internal cell function and proper balance of your biochemical pathways and also to improve your cell-to-cell communication that has been proven to help the healing process.

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Things To Ask About At Your Annual Physical

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t’s something far too many of us put off – finding a primary care doctor and getting annual check-ups. But finding a doctor and scheduling an appointment is only part of the battle. You need to know what questions to ask and what tests are important for you.

The most important thing to do is to be honest when communicating with your doctor. You should prepare your personal and family medical history, listing any problems you are experiencing and being honest about your personal behavior. You also should prepare a list of medications you take.

Depending on your age and personal history there are different tests which may be recommended. If you are a heavy drinker or smoker, for example, different lung, heart and circulatory tests may be administered. Fortunately, medical testing and screening has advanced in recent years to give you accurate results with less waiting.

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• Electrocardiogram: Men typically are advised to have this test at age 40, while women usually start at age 50. Sensors are placed on your chest to yield data about your heart rhythm.

• Colonoscopy and Stool Tests: These check for signs of colon cancer and other disorders. This test usually is advised for people over 50 or earlier if there is a family history of disease.

• Urine Analysis: This screens your urine for diabetes and kidney problems.

• Hepatitis and HIV Tests: Many patients avoid these tests because they used to take many anxious days, requiring two visits to the doctor for the test and results. Rapid, point-of-care tests using new Dual Path Platform technology now have been developed, which yield results in less than 20 minutes, allowing testing and counseling to be accomplished in one visit. For more on rapid testing, visit www.chembio.com.

Other annual tests may be necessary, depending on your gender: • Pap Smear: All women are advised to have this annual test to check for cervical cancer.

• Prostate Test: Men older than 50 should receive annual exams for prostate cancer, including a blood test.

“Patients are constantly asking critical questions about the speed and accuracy of tests,” says Lawrence Siebert, CEO of Chembio Diagnostics, a developer and manufacturer of rapid diagnostic tests for the growing point-of-care testing market. “This is why we’ve developed new types of tests that can test for conditions like HIV and Hepatitis in a mere 15 minutes, with just one blood or fluid sample.”

You should also screen for any diseases known to occur in your family. After all, your annual physical is an opportunity for an honest assessment of your health and personalized care.

October 2011 — Quad Cities — ­ Healthy Cells Magazine — Page 13

ask the audiologist

What Remedies do You Recommend for Removing Earwax?

By Tiffany Meier, Au.D., CCC-A

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arwax, also called cerumen, occurs naturally and serves as a protective agent in the ear. Cerumen is produced in the outer portion of the ear canal and typically works its way out of the ear gradually. However, there are cases in which cerumen accumulates and results in cerumen impaction (wax build-up). If individuals have symptoms such as pressure or a plugged feeling in the ears, hearing loss, or earaches due to cerumen impaction, the cerumen should be removed. It is recommended that cerumen be removed by a licensed physician, audiologist, or other healthcare professional.

Cerumen removal may be attempted at home by using a commercially available irrigation kit. Any solution placed in the ear for cerumen removal purposes should be administered at room temperature to reduce the potential for dizziness to occur. It is important to note that irrigation should be avoided if individuals have a perforated eardrum (a hole in the eardrum), pressure equalization (PE) tubes, diabetes, or a weak immune system. Prior to attempting cerumen removal at home, it is recommended that individuals consult their primary care physician.

“Cerumen is produced naturally and serves as a protective agent in the ear.”

Using objects such as Q-tips in attempt to remove cerumen is not recommended. The use of such objects typically results in pushing cerumen deeper into the ear canal or further impacting the cerumen. Also, by placing objects in the ear, individuals run the risk of causing damage to the ear.

Another strategy that is not recommended for cerumen removal is ear candling. Ear candling involves placing a tapered tube covered in wax into the ear canal and lighting the tube on fire. The flame is said to create a vacuum effect which results in removing cerumen from the ear. However, studies have shown that the residue cleaned out of the tube following the procedure is a product of the ear candle itself rather than cerumen. Therefore, ear candling has been deemed ineffective for cerumen removal. Ear candling is also not recommended due to the potential for injury.

It is important to remember that cerumen is produced naturally and serves as a protective agent in the ear. Therefore, the occurrence of cerumen is completely normal and healthy. Cerumen does not need to be removed unless it causes symptoms such as those previously mentioned in this article or unless individuals are medically advised to do so.

For more information about Audiology Consultants, P.C., call 563-355-7712 or visit www.audiologyconsultants.com.

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financial health

Retirement… Are You Ready?

Four Simple Financial Planning Steps to Consider

By Cody Allen, Investment and Trust Officer, Northwest Bank & Trust Company

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hen you retire your financial life changes too. Instead of building your nest egg, you’ll be tapping into your assets.

Having a financial plan to guide you can help improve your chances of enjoying the retirement lifestyle you’re hoping for.

Picture Your Retirement

Retirement is not a “one size fits all” proposition anymore. Each person has a unique idea of how to spend time in retirement in a way that’s enjoyable and personally fulfilling.

Many soon-to-be retirees will develop a “wish list.” The list gives them an opportunity to determine what is most important to them in the coming years and the pending costs of those wishes. Developing this list helps avoid one of the most costly mistakes you can commit entering retirement which is taking significant withdrawals from your investment accounts early in your retirement years.

And don’t forget to factor in the possibility of a long retirement.

Thanks to healthier lifestyles and breakthroughs in medical technology, retirees are living longer. In fact, a couple that is currently age 65 has a 45% likelihood of one of them living to age 90. This means when picturing your retirement plans you should take into account the possibility of spending more than 25 years in retirement.

Evaluate Your Expenses

A popular rule of thumb suggests you’ll need 70% to 80% of your current income each year to live comfortably in retirement. However, more and more retirees are finding that number to be much higher.

That is why it is important to get to know your expenses. Prepare a realistic budget that takes into account nondiscretionary expenses (essential) and discretionary expenses (optional).

Keep in mind; you should revisit your budget each year. Factors like inflation and taxes can cause significant changes to your monthly budget over time. Inflation cuts into the buying power of your money, so

that, over time a dollar buys less and less. Since the 1920s inflation has averaged around 3% annually. From a tax standpoint your “common” taxes will still be present including income, sales, and property taxes.

But don’t forget about all of those tax-free dollars you have placed in your 401(k) and Traditional IRAs. You will pay taxes at your ordinary tax rate as you take withdrawals from those qualified accounts.

Identify Your Sources of Income

Most retirees have two main sources of income to pay for their living expenses: ongoing income such as Social Security, pensions and part-time employment; and their investment portfolio. By comparing your income with your anticipated expenses you can get an idea of how much money you’ll need to draw from your investments each year.

A qualified investment advisor should be able to help you determine if the amount you need to withdraw from your retirement accounts is a realistic number considering such factors as expected investment performance, inflation and taxes. It is generally recommended to keep your annual withdrawals between 3% and 5% of your initial portfolio value. A higher rate could substantially increase your risk of running out of money.

Prepare Your Portfolio

You probably have an investment strategy that you have followed over the years as you’ve saved for retirement. Once you retire, it’s equally important to have a strategy to help ensure that your investments continue to work for you and that you don’t run out of money.

The first mistake that many retirees make is to become too conservative with their investment objectives in retirement. Keep in mind, there will be money in your retirement accounts that you won’t touch for at least seven years. That type of timeframe can afford you the opportunity to invest for more growth opportunities and help keep pace with inflation.

Also, keep in mind that a well-diversified portfolio doesn’t necessarily mean you need to hold investment accounts with four or five different financial companies. In fact, it can mean the exact opposite.

Consider rolling over your 401(k) plan and your IRAs into one organization that you trust. Consolidating assets with one organization can often lead to less duplication of investment holdings and reduced costs. Plus it makes life simpler for your spouse or children if/when you’re no longer able to oversee your family’s finances.

When considering your family it is also important to make certain your estate plans are in order. At a minimum you should make certain you have a will, living will, healthcare proxy or advanced medical directive, and a durable power of attorney. Having an organized estate plan makes life much easier on your family at a very difficult time.

For more information on how to plan and invest wisely for retirement, please contact Northwest Bank’s Investment Management Group.

October 2011 — Quad Cities — ­ Healthy Cells Magazine — Page 15

chiropractic care

Bringing the Whole Body into Absolute Balance

By Monica Burchett, Absolute Balance Chiropractic

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hen seeking out chiropractic care, there are now more options than the same old chiropractic care that is offered in the Quad Cities. Many clinics now offer a wide range of services to encompass all aspects of health and wellness to compliment chiropractic care.

“It’s not just about symptom relief; it’s about embracing a better lifestyle. People don’t like the phrase, “lifestyle change”, it seems overwhelming,” comments Dr. Knight of Absolute Balance Chiropractic in Bettendorf. “We try to address every aspect of the body, through chiropractic, rehab, nutrition, exercise, and relaxation, in order to create a stronger body and therefore a stronger person. We want to set each person up with the tools they need to achieve the health goals they want to reach and sometimes NEED to reach.”

Many times, people come to her for chiropractic care as a method of last resort. Often times the patient has tried everything from medica-

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tions and surgery to pain clinics and physical therapy. This end of the road consultation can mean that people typically have an open mind to the techniques and protocols used at Absolute Balance. “We (chiropractors) are nervous system doctors. The nervous system tells every other system in the body what to do, if we keep it going, then we have better overall balance in our lives,” Dr. Knight says. She believes everyone is a good candidate for chiropractic care because everyone has a nervous system. Knight believes in treating the person as a whole and not just the symptom.

In addition to the latest chiropractic techniques, there are also programs for sports injury and performance, occupational care, pediatric and childhood care, nutritional counseling, certified Kinesio taping, Graston, massage therapy, as well as certified yoga and kettle bells classes. “I knew I wanted to be able to offer the things that are evidence and research based such as spinal decompression, Graston, or Kinesio tape,” Dr. Knight remarks. Individual plans are created to help patients reach his or her goals; with goals such as weight loss, pain control, increased energy, lowered blood pressure, improved athletic performance and sports injury rehab, as well as an overall better quality of life.

As a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Dr. Knight can devote attention to athletes, patients in need of rehab, or anyone looking for a balanced approach to health. “I really wanted the ability to take my patients from acute care to passive care and then take that next step to active care and teach exercises to give them stronger joints and a stronger body with less pain,” Dr. Knight says.

Look for information in future Healthy Cells issues on yoga, pilates and kettle bells classes offered at Absolute Balance and how they help with core body strength.

Dr. Knight opened her clinic, Absolute Balance Chiropractic, in Bettendorf in February 2008 and expanded her original clinic last Thanksgiving, adding over 1,400 square feet to accommodate group classes of certified yoga and kettle bells, active rehab, exercise and strength. Armed with a master’s degree in human nutrition, Dr. Knight also carries the Metagenics and Advocare lines of supplements and vitamins. She has diversified herself and her clinic in order to offer a combination of care not matched anywhere else in the Quad Cities. Dr. Knight is currently in post-graduate work for the Diplomate American Board Chiropractic Sports Physicians certification. Moving forward, this distinction will secure her as the premier chiropractic sports physician in the Quad Cities. She will again serve as the official team physician for the Quad City Eagles men’s semi-professional soccer team.

To get more information about Absolute Balance Chiropratic, please call them at 563-332-6036 or visit their clinic at 5123 Middle Rd, Ste D, Bettendorf, IA. You can also visit them on the web at www.absolutebalancechiro.com

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Heartland Health Care Center A Personalized Touch to the Quad Cities Area “

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like working at Heartland because of the residents. I like to see them come in, get better and go home.” -- Mike Livingston, CAN & Director of Transportation, Heartland Health Care Center

That’s the priority at Heartland Health Care Center, dedicated employees and satisfied patients.

Our skilled nursing and rehabilitation services offer a personalized experience for patients. We realize that little things like a gentle touch, a kind voice, and sympathetic ear make a big difference.

Many health centers will meet your requirements.

But at Heartland Health Care Center, we strive to surpass them. 89% of our rehab patients go home. We offer a wide range of services that can be customized and combined to deliver just the right care. Whatever services we provide our staff members work as a team – with each other, the patient and his or her physician and family, to coordinate care, goals and expectations that result in a consistently positive experience. 90.7% of patients are able to manage their care “completely” or “quite a lot” at discharge.

Patient and East Moline resident Charles Clarke says, “Before I got my prosthetic leg, I was afraid that I wouldn’t walk again. A lot of days I wanted to quit and not try. Therapy encouraged me and I walked the first day with my new prosthesis. Cheryl, my therapist made me work hard and walk. I plan to go home in a week. Thank you Heartland, it has been a pleasure.”

Medical and Rehabilitation Services

Heartland Health Care Center is recognized as one of the leading providers of advanced nursing and rehabilitation services in the area. 90% of our patients rate the quality of our rehab services as good or excellent. We offer a combination of professional nursing care, rehabilitation therapies, dietary services, social work, specialized physician services and discharge planning in order to achieve a safe and successful discharge. At Heartland, we pride ourselves on having a reputation of providing quality.

Our admissions team is available 24/ 7, 365 days to accommodate individual needs for admissions.

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Donald Garrett of Rock Island working the bars with the therapists at Heartland Healthcare.

• Stroke, neuro-muscular insufficiency and cardiac-related problems • Short term stays for respite or rehabilitation • High intensity physical, occupational and speech therapies • Ambulation and gait training • Skin management State-of-the-Art Equipment

Heartland Health Care Center uses therapeutic equipment specially designed to effectively treat pain and a wide range of conditions such as orthopedic injuries and neuromuscular dysfunctions. The equipment is similar to equipment used in in-patient and out-patient rehabilitation facilities and for treating sports injuries in athletes. Some of the equipment Heartland uses includes:

Electrical Stimulation uses a gentle electrical current to increase Rock Island resident Emily Smith working on her arm strength. circulation, stimulate the release of pain-relieving endorphins, retrain functional movement patterns and decrease muscle disuse atrophy with an interdisciplinary approach to meet the needs of the patient. with a focus on improvement in gait, transfers and functional activity Individuals may want to seek this care if they are suffering from condiperformance. By accelerating neuromuscular re-education and reductions such as: ing spasticity, electrical stimulation is also effective for post-stroke re• Emphysema habilitation.

• Chronic bronchitis

Ultrasound focuses on the deep heating of muscles, tendons, and • Asthma connective tissue to increase blood flow and tissue extensibility, while • COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) reducing pain and inflammation. Use of ultrasound accelerates im• Pneumonia provement of ROM in contracture management by providing deep heat • Respiratory failure and pain control prior to stretching.

Shortwave Diathermy produces thermal effects that are appropri Comprehensive education is necessary to reduce the risk of reate for larger joints and surface areas including the neck, lower back, hospitalization and post-discharge complications. Therefore, Pulmohip and knee. It increases blood flow, treats muscle spasms, joint stiffnary Care emphasizes: ness and contractures. Shortwave Diathermy is also effective for post • Understanding the disease process surgical pain, edema and pain management for osteoarthritis.

• Recognition of symptoms that require medical intervention

The foundation of our rehabilitation program is an experienced • Medication education and management interdisciplinary team focusing on individual needs. Our rehabilitation • Stress management and energy conservation staff and program features enable us to offer comprehensive therapy • Individualized exercise programs (Breathing, Endurance and Chair services. Our therapy clinicians have also completed additional postexercises) professional clinical training in the advanced modality clinical protocols • Dietary Compliance to achieve successful patient outcomes.

• Nutrition/swallowing education

We offer physical and occupational therapy 6 days/week and • Controlled cough education speech therapy 5 days/week. Our rehab patients receive between • Sleep management 1-3 hours of therapy daily depending upon their needs. We also offer • Lifestyle adaptations outpatient physical and occupational therapy Monday-Friday.

• Self-care and caregiver training

Colona’s Shirley Copeland believes Heartland’s care is top notch.

• Fatigue/Dyspnea self-assessment education “I came to Heartland for my rehab stay because I heard that it was the best place to come for therapy. Heartland is number one, I am doing Memory Care great! I have a ways to go yet, but I plan to walk out of here.”

Heartland Health Care Center has a 31 bed licensed specialty unit for patients with cognitive impairments, Alzheimer’s disease and New Inpatient Pulmonary Care other forms of dementia. The staff is required to have additional train The newest program offered at Heartland Health Care Center is ing on dementia to better meet the needs of patients we care for on post hospital Pulmonary Care, with two full time Respiratory Therathe Arcadia Unit. When a patient has unusual behaviors the staff is pists on staff that is committed to an aggressive and intensive care knowledgeable about the needs of a memory impaired patient and is

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able to assist the patient. The security of the unit allows patients to roam about without the risk of elopement.

Kay Niemann’s husband has dementia and had to make the choice on where her husband would live to receive the best care. Kay says, “The time had come to make a decision I never thought I would have to make. My husband had been showing signs of memory loss for several years. Because of all of the problems associated with dementia I could no longer care for him at home. That decision was very difficult but then there was another decision to make. I needed to find a place for him to live where he would be cared for as if he were family. And I did find that place at Heartland. Immediately upon our arrival there we were made to feel comfortable. As difficult as it was to leave him I felt confident he would be well taken care of. And since that day I have continued to trust the people in the Arcadia unit to care for my husband. They have also cared for me when I have had bad days.

Each time I visit my husband I am thankful that I chose Heartland.”

Post Acute Rehab

After surgery, illness or injury, you want to get home and back to your life as quickly as possible. Choosing the right medical and rehabilitation team will strongly impact your recovery. Heartland is dedicated to serving patients who need short term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. We offer alternatives to patients making the transition from hospital to home by using an intensive approach that teaches lifestyle adjustments to promote independence.

Getting patients as close to their normal living is the primary goal at Heartland Health Care Center. Melissa Stenger, LPN, Nurse Supervisor at Heartland says. “The best part of my job is the satisfaction of

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helping patients and their families. It is hard for the families to place their loved ones with us for care. I try to give comfort to the families and promise them that we will take great care of their family members.

Many families come back and thank me for giving comfort to them.”

Heartland Health Care Center hosts an Alzheimer’s Support Group for the families of our patients and for families in the community caring for loved ones with memory impairments. The support group meets on the third Tuesday of every month at Heartland in Moline. We serve a light supper at 5pm and the discussion or speakers begin at 5:30pm. The meeting is a great way to locate resources, make friends and learn from others. If you would like additional information about the Arcadia Unit or support group you can contact Denise Musgrove,LPN, Arcadia Unit Director 309-764-6744 or email 3081unitmgr@hrc-manorcare.com.

For more information on Heartland Health Care Center, visit them at 833 16th Avenue, Moline, IL or call them at 309-764-6744.

patient health

Get Better Faster

Surgical Implant Restores Hearing for Otosclerosis Sufferers

By Mississippi Valley Health Network

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t 42, Bettendorf resident Michele Coplea was slowly losing her hearing, and as a medical transcriptionist who wears earphones for hours every day, her hearing loss was beginning to limit her life. “I had no idea how bad my hearing was,” she recalls. “I never really noticed over the years – until just last year when I began to notice sounds were more muffled.

“I kept thinking something was wrong with my headphones,” says Michele. But it wasn’t the headphones. So she explored other possibilities, including ones that might explain her dizziness. “I thought it was allergies, but those were ruled out, too. I just had no idea I was losing my hearing.”

Michele turned to the hearing experts at ENT Professional Services, Davenport, and specifically ear surgeon Dr. Douglas Dvorak.

“When we tested her hearing,” says Dr. Dvorak, “we found her hearing levels were significantly below normal, in fact, she had a maximal hearing loss that a person can have in the absence of nerve damage in the inner ear.”

“I got the test results back,” says Michele, “and I thought ‘It’s my job to hear.’ Without hearing properly my career would be affected.”

Michele was diagnosed with otosclerosis, an abnormal growth of the middle ear bones that causes hearing loss. Says Dr. Dvorak, “Otosclerosis involves a sponge-like bone growth in the middle ear that prevents the ear bones, and therefore ear drum, from vibrating. Those vibrations conduct sound waves – a necessary part of hearing. Some sufferers also experience a persistent ringing in their ears as well as the dizziness similar to what plagued Michele.

“The causes of otosclerosis are unknown, but there is evidence it is often a hereditary condition. Untreated otosclerosis can eventually result in complete deafness, so it’s critical people are diagnosed while

we can restore hearing to normal levels.”

Dr. Dvorak is one of the few surgeons in the Quad Cities who performs this procedure called a stapedectomy, which replaces the ear’s rice-grain sized stirrup bone (the stapes) with a prosthesis – a replacement bone that vibrates properly. “It’s an incredibly delicate surgery,” Dr. Dvorak says. “It takes steady hands for sure, but the results can be amazing. I have many patients whose hearing was very poor prior to surgery, who were then able to hear a whisper right after the surgery in the recovery room.”

Prosthetic Bone in the Ear

In April, 2011, Dr. Dvorak operated at the Mississippi Valley Surgery Center to removed Michele’s left-ear calcified stirrup bone and replace it with a tiny prosthetic bone. “After we operated on her left ear, hearing levels returned normal,” Dr. Dvorak recalls. He then repeated the procedure for the other ear in July, bringing both ears into normal range.

Michele’s restored hearing not only keeps her transcription career going strong, it has returned the normal background sounds to her life.

“It (the surgery) has made a ton of difference. I am hearing things now – I even hear the icemaker in the fridge. We have three dogs, and their barks are loud and clear now,” she laughs.

About ENT Professional Services, PC

ENT Professional Services, PC is a provider of comprehensive ear, nose and throat care. The practice includes three highly trained, board-certified otolaryngologists, along with a licensed Physician Assistant and audiologists who use the most up to date treatments and technologies to provide high quality care for patients of all ages.

Dr. Douglas Dvorak has been practicing in Davenport since 1995.

He specializes in disorders of the Ears, Nose and Throat for both pediatric and adult patients. He has a special interest in the surgical treatment of sleep apnea and complex ear surgeries. He enjoys traveling and watching his children’s sporting events.

October 2011 — Quad Cities — ­ Healthy Cells Magazine — Page 21

women’s health

Metro MRI Receives Top Marks in Breast Health Submitted by Metro MRI

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ust in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Metro MRI Center has earned a top credential for being a leader in breast health services in the Quad Cities area. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2011 30 percent of all new cancer cases will be diagnosed as breast cancer, which leaves over 230,000 lives impacted by this cancer.

To aid in the continued focus on early detection and prevention of breast-related disease, Metro MRI Center is the only facility in the Quad Cities area to be awarded a three-year term of accreditation in breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This distinction came as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). MRI of the breast offers valuable information about many breast conditions that may not be obtained by other imaging modalities, such as mammography or ultrasound.

“We worked hard to build our breast program and the accreditation was a measurement of our success and collaboration as a team,” said Patti Snakenberg, Imaging Specialist. “Quality, diagnostic imaging is something that we know is very important to our patients, and we now have certification that proves it’s important to us too.”

MRIs are considered a low-risk diagnostic test because the procedures use magnets and radio waves to develop images of the body.

During a breast MRI examination, the patient lies on her stomach, with her breasts suspended in a coil. After the patient is moved to the center of the magnet, an intravenous contrast agent is administered to help develop clearer and more specific images.

A single breast MRI examination can produce over 800 images in a 30 minute scan. The collected images are further enhanced using computer-aided detection techniques. The data and corresponding images are then evaluated by one of the highly-skilled radiologists from Advanced Radiology.

The ACR “gold seal” of accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety, and is awarded only to facilities that meet a rigorous set of standards and guidelines. Recipients must also successfully complete a peer-review evaluation by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field. Institutions are rated based on the following criteria:

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• Quality of images • Personnel qualifications and certifications • Adequacy of facility equipment • Quality control procedures • Quality assurance programs

Metro MRI first introduced breast MRI technology to our community in September of 2002. At that time, the state-of-the-art diagnostic technology was only being implemented at major healthcare institutions and teaching hospitals. Recognizing that Metro MRI was one of the smallest organizations implementing the technology, Metro relied on industry networks through the Radiologic Society of North America.

“Our professional connections allowed us to collaborate with other diagnostic centers across the country to ensure that we were staying on the cusp of the latest technology advances and continually learning the best ways to incorporate the breast MRI into our patients care,” said Snakenberg.

Metro MRI employees 14 technologists at three locations: Trinity Rock Island, Trinity Bettendorf, and Valley View. In addition to the breast MRI, Metro already has accreditations in other imaging areas that include musculo-skeletal, abdominal and neurological. Each location houses different types of equipment to increase the reach of services available to patients in the Quad Cities. Currently, breast MRI services are available at the Valley View location.

“The most important thing to know about MRIs it that an MRI can be just like buying a car,” said Snakenberg. “Two locations may have the same equipment, but the quality of the product can be impacted by many different factors. Our facility stands out as both a high tech and a high touch facility, resulting in quality diagnostic results.”

About the American College of Radiology

The ACR is a national professional organization serving more than 34,000 diagnostic/interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine physicians, and medical physicists with programs focusing on the practice of medical imaging and radiation oncology and the delivery of comprehensive health care services.

About Metro MRI

Metro MRI Center introduced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) services to the Illinois Quad City area in 1990. Following the opening of a new site in Moline, Illinois with a High-Field Traditional MRI scanner, Metro began a new era of diagnostic services in its community, offering the highest level in quality care using the most advanced imaging technology available.

All exams performed at Metro MRI are interpreted by radiologists of Advanced Radiology, S.C., all of whom are certified by the American Board of Radiology. The radiologists have established themselves as valued consultants and colleagues with the referring physicians. Metro MRI is available for all patients 24 hours a day. For more information please visit Metro MRI online at www.metromri.com.

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patient mobility

Do you have painful joints?

Find Out if You’re a Candidate for Joint Replacement

By Craig Cooper, Genesis Health System

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ou have trouble getting out of a chair or going up stairs.... Pain from arthritis has drastically limited your daily activities...You’ve tried non-surgical treatments for joint pain to no avail.

If you’ve wondered if you are a candidate for total joint replacement, then a collaboration between Genesis and ORA Orthopedics is making it easy for you to get some personalized answers.

Take these steps

If you have a painful hip or knee joint, learn if you are a candidate for joint replacement by taking these steps: • Call (563) 459-4050 and register.

• You will receive an appointment for “Joint Effort Educational Day” on Nov. 5 at ORA, 2300 53rd Ave., Bettendorf. On Nov. 5, you can listen to an ORA Orthopedics surgeon and meet some of the staff who would provide your care.

“A lot of people have questions about whether the time is right for a total joint replacement,” says Elaine Martin, Director of Surgical Services at Genesis Medical Center, Davenport. “They have joint pain in their hip or knee, trouble going down steps, pain when they’re trying to sleep or just pain all the time. The pain is not necessarily always controlled with medication. They wonder, ‘Should I work through the pain?’ or ‘Am I a candidate for joint replacement?’

“This effort allows people to listen to an orthopedic specialist to discuss when the time is right and what to expect. The doctor can bring them answers and peace of mind. An x-ray is often needed to determine if a total joint replacement is needed sooner rather than later.”

At “Joint Effort Day,” watch an overview about joint replacement surgery. See and touch replacement joints. Learn about the physical therapy you will need after surgery. Find out about the various medical equipment and the Genesis VNA services that can assist you when you’re recovering at home after your hospital stay. Learn about pain control; and, meet some of the Genesis health care professionals who provide care to total hip and knee replacement patients.

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Genesis has held similar efforts over the past couple of years.

“People considering total joint replacement can meet the physicians, get their questions answered and really get a sense of the entire team -- all the people who will be involved in their care from the therapists and surgical and anesthesiology team to the nurses, the visiting nurses, and pre-admission staff,” says Colette Kissling, Nurse Manager of the Illini Campus Operating Room.

“Genesis also offers pre-surgery classes to patients who will undergo total joint replacement. This has been a very successful way for our patients to prepare for a great surgical experience.

Joint Effort Day is a broad overview and introduction for people, and a great opportunity for them to have their questions answered.”

Kissling adds, “We’ll even have samples of the prostheses, so participants can really see what their new joint would look like.”

More than 700,000 primary total hip and knee replacements are performed each year in the United States, and demand for the surgery is expected to double in the next 10 years, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Contributing to an increased demand is an aging population, an obesity epidemic that’s contributing to failing joints, increased arthritis in the general population, and a better ability to do the procedure.

Another major reason for the explosive growth is the increase in younger patients. Projections show that soon more than 50 percent of patients requiring hip replacements will be under the age of 65. The knee-replacement population will reach that threshold by 2016.

“The success rate for total hip and knee replacement is very high and very predictable. Most patients do very well,” Martin concludes.

To participate, take the first step soon by calling (563) 459-4050.

For more information, go to www.genesishealth.com/ortho and look for “Total Hip Replacement.”

October 2011 — Quad Cities — ­ Healthy Cells Magazine — Page 25

occupational health

Conventional and Not So Conventional Ways To Avoid the Flu

By Julia Natvig, RN, COHN-S ADM On-Site Nurse, Quad City Occupational Health, a Division of Braaten Health LLC

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nfluenza (the “flu”) is a contagious disease that can lead to feeling miserable, lost time from work, hospitalization and even death. The cause of the flu is exposure to the influenza virus combined with a failure of the immune system.

Influenza is spread mainly through respiratory droplets, by coughs and sneezes from infected people. The body’s first line of defense is a barrier defense. Our airways are covered with a layer of mucus that keeps viruses away from our cells. Tiny hairs sweep the contaminated mucus to the throat to be coughed up or swallowed down to the killing acid of the stomach. Smokers are especially susceptible to respiratory infections because the toxins in cigarette smoke paralyze and destroy these sweeper cells.

Once the barrier defense is breached, roving “Pac-Man-like” cells called macrophages gobble up any viruses outside the cells. However, once viruses invade our cells, they are hidden from this defense.

Another defense, Interferon, is the body’s early warning system. It instructs infected cells to kill themselves and take the virus down with them which cause symptoms of high fever, fatigue and muscle aches.

This self-destruct mode leads to the death of the respiratory lining that triggers fits of coughing. An important protective mechanism is formation of antibodies. Exposure to the flu and the flu vaccine stimulates our bodies to develop antibodies against flu virus to fend off the viral assault. However, it takes time for our bodies to develop virus-specific antibodies. (Source: Bird Flu: A Virus of Our Own Hatching by Michael Greger, M.D.)

The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) advises everyone six months of age and older to receive a yearly flu vaccine. Vaccination is especially important for people at high risk, including people over 65 years’ old, pregnant women, and those with heart disease, lung disease and diabetes. Influenza weakens defense mechanisms against

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bacterial infections. Bacterial pneumonia is typically how high risk individuals die from the flu.

Each year a new vaccine is formulated to target three flu strains thought to be most likely to occur during the upcoming flu season.

The 2011-2012 vaccine will protect against an influenza A H3N2 virus, an influenza B virus, and the H1N1 virus that caused the 2009-2010 pandemic.

In addition to receiving a flu vaccine, you can reduce your risk of contracting influenza by consistently practicing some simple behaviors: • Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with your hands.

• Avoid close contact with sick people. Each cough and sneeze releases billions of viruses from the body.

• Avoid places and events with crowds of people to reduce exposure.

• If you do contract the flu, see your doctor. You may be prescribed anti-viral medication which can reduce and prevent serious complications.

• If you are sick with a flu-like illness, stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone.

• Cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze, and then wash your hands with soap and water. If you don’t have a tissue, cough into your sleeve, not your hand.

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Some less conventional interventions may help protect you from the flu by strengthening your barrier defenses and your immune system.

• Wash your nasal passages at least twice per day. This can be accomplished using saline nasal spray or a Neti pot to irrigate your nasal passages.

• Skip antihistamines which dry nasal membranes, thicken mucus and slow the mucus flow.

• Eat vitamin-rich foods, nutritious foods. This includes immuneboosting flu fighters such as mushrooms, red bell peppers, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, Brazil nuts, whole grains, and beans. Cook up nourishing soups with immunity-boosting garlic, hot curry, pepper, chili peppers or ginger.

• Drink green tea which primes the immune blood cells.

• Get more sleep. People who sleep less than seven hours at night are nearly three times more likely to contract the common cold than those getting eight hours or more.

• Manage your stressors because chronic stress suppresses the immune system.

• Consider taking a vitamin D supplement regularly on days you do not have sun exposure.

• Hanging out with cheerful friends, watching humorous movies, sharing jokes and exposing yourself to bright lights can boost your immunity.

• If your water source is a well, filter your water. Arsenic can lower your immune response to flu.

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in the community A Woman’s Nation Takes on Alzheimer’s

QC-area Women Can Stand Up With Courage and Hope October Event Features Leading Alzheimer’s Researcher, Dr. Maria Carrillo

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omen are at the epicenter of the Alzheimer’s disease epidemic: 3.3 million American women have the disease while another 6.7 million women provide care for either a friend or loved one. By mid-century the Alzheimer’s Association estimates a total 16 million Americans will have Alzheimer’s — a tsunami affecting women and those they love.

In October, the Quad Cities’ Women’s Connection (WC) organization’s “2011 Women Changing the World” event spotlights Dr. Maria Carrillo of the Alzheimer’s Association. Dr. Carrillo has devoted her career to creating a world free of Alzheimer’s. She is the Senior Director of Medical and Scientific Relations for the Chicago-based Alzheimer’s Association, and, in her role, is leading worldwide research initiatives to find new treatments to stop, slow and prevent Alzheimer’s disease.

The event is sponsored by Senior Star at Elmore Place, a Davenport senior living community that includes one of the area’s largest memory care communities. As strong supporters of the national Alzheimer’s Association, Senior Star leadership invited Dr. Maria Carrillo to the Quad Cities for this event.

“More women than men have Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, in large part, because women live longer than men, and the risk dramatically increases with age,” explains Dr. Carrillo. “Is there a cure? No. Is there hope? Yes.”

Dr. Carrillo authored the chapter in “The Shriver Report: Alzheimer’s in America,” and she heads up the Alzheimer’s Association Research Roundtable, a consortium of scientists from around the world seeking new treatments for the disease. Dr. Carrillo also leads the Alzheimer’s Association’s Worldwide Neuroimaging Initiative, part of a worldwide quest to put an end to Alzheimer’s.

“As Dr. Carrillo illustrates in the Shriver report, there is a compelling connection between Alzheimer’s disease and women who are in

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the midst of a far-reaching transformation in which they work, raise kids, care for the elderly, along with suffering emotional and physical stress,” says WC Executive Director Colleen Rafferty. “At the event, we invite everyone to learn what’s being done to fight this disease. We’ll also learn the basics of Alzheimer’s and its effects on women; how to recognize the warning signs; its risk factors; the latest on treatments; and the future of prevention, because with progress comes hope.”

“Here in the Quad Cities, we felt compelled to arm people with information to provide courage and hope as families face the challenges of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia,” says Senior Star Executive Director Cathy Hughes.

The number of people projected to have Alzheimer’s in Iowa and Illinois is expected to increase up to 18 percent by 2025. Alzheimer’s is the only cause of death, among the top five in America, without a way to prevent, cure over even slow its progression.

Join Women’s Connection for its 2nd Annual “Women Changing the World” event to learn how women and their families can stand up with courage to face Alzheimer’s. The event will be held on Thursday, October 27, 12 p.m.-1:15 p.m., QC Waterfront Convention Center, 2021 State St., Bettendorf, IA, $15 for members, $25 for non-members. Register at www.womens-connection.org, or call (309) 631-0167.

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weight loss

HCG

One Person’s Story

By Laurie Hutcheson

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s I have mentioned before, I am always up for trying new and innovative products. Heck, you all saw my fat stomach in the May issue of Healthy Cells. As a working mom in my late 30’s, I always seem to have a perpetual 10lbs of baby weight that I can never seem to lose. And I personally have a hard time with diets and I really avoid exercise at all costs. So that somewhat limits my options in regard to losing weight.

So when I heard about the HCG diet, I will admit, I was intrigued.

So I spoke with both Dr. Kristin Miller at Anti-Aging and Optimal Health and Jim Perry at District Drug, so get more information in regard to the HCG program. I seem to repeat this story every time I deliver Healthy Cells to doctor’s offices, so I figured it would be best to put it in writing once and for all so I can save my voice!

HCG is a hormone that is present in your first 20 days of pregnancy. Since you don’t know you are pregnant, it’s designed to use your stored body fat to nourish the baby. So basically, you inject HCG into your body to trick your brain to use your stored body fat.

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Now, in addition to the hormone, you also limit yourself to a 500 calorie per day diet. Now, as a lover of food, this freaked me out, as I can eat 500 calories at breakfast! I thought there was no way I could do this and not be starving. The HCG program can be done in either 20 day or 40 day segments. I chose the 20 day program because I really only wanted to lose 10-15 lbs.

There are 2 ways you can get the HCG hormone. One is through shots that are prescribed through the pharmacy. The other are drops from the internet. But in my research, I discovered a couple of things.

According to the FDA, a human HCG hormone can only be prescribed by a doctor and administered by a pharmacist. So the drops that you find on the internet contain either an animal byproduct of HCG, or really no HCG altogether, as those products are not regulated by the FDA. I made the decision to do HCG shots instead of drops because I felt much more secure in what I was putting into my body and my program was being reviewed by professionals, instead of trying to do this by myself.

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For the first 2 days of the diet, you “carb load,” which means you eat as much high calorie, junky food as possible. This begins the fat burning process during the diet. I reveled in my first 2 days, and actually got tired of eating, which is unheard of for me! I gained 2 lbs before I started the diet, but this part of the diet is crucial.

To start the shots, you use the smallest needle possible, and give yourself a shot into a piece of fat (and who doesn’t have that!) Technically, you are supposed to put the shot into your hip, but I discovered I had less sensitivity in my front belly fat. I don’t know if that comes from pregnancy, but the shots really didn’t hurt at all.

Then I began the 500 calorie diet. This consists of fruit for snacks, and protein combined with vegetables for your meals. Now really, 2 cups of spinach is a lot of spinach. But the amazing thing with taking the HCG hormone is that it tricks your brain into not feeling hungry. At no point did I ever feel hungry or weak. Phyiscally, I was fine. Mentally was another issue because I had to retrain myself how to eat. I could no longer absent mindedly eat, or eat whatever I wanted, so it took a week to get used to doing that.

I also received supplements from Dr. Miller, to be sure that I wasn’t deficient in any of my nutrients and vitamins needed to stay healthy.

I also sent my weights and measurements in so Dr. Miller could see what was happening and we could make any adjustments to be sure I was losing weight, but not too much, so I was completely under doctor supervision.

During the 20 day time frame, I lost anywhere from a half pound to a pound a day. In total, I lost 12 pounds, and I have kept it off for 3 months. But some of this is attributed to a change of lifestyle due to what I have learned doing the HCG program. I still weigh myself every day, just to be sure that the weight doesn’t sneak back up on me, like it did before when I never weighed myself. I also avoid the “absent minded” eating. I eat at meals, and I only eat if I’m hungry. If I’m not hungry, I don’t eat. I try to balance out my diet more. Don’t get me wrong, I still love eating Rudy’s, Harris Pizza and Whiteys, but I try not to each as much as I normally would, or balance out the next meal with a salad, or something healthier.

HCG is not be perfect plan for everyone, but it’s a viable option to be able to initiate weight loss where you may have become stagnant.

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family health matters

Catching Some Serious Air Former PV Volleyball Standout Continues To Chase Her Olympic Dreams In The High Altitude And Thin Air of Colorado

By Orthopaedic Specialists

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early three years after a catastrophic knee injury nearly sidelined her aspirations to be an Olympic volleyball player, Emily Podschweit is now one of the top defensive players in the nation.

She’s worked hard to become a member of the USA Beach volleyball team and on Under Armor’s All-American watch list for high school seniors this year.

And the story of this 5’7” dynamo starts in Pleasant Valley, Iowa and with a new knee from Dr. John Hoffman of Orthopaedic Specialists, PC.

Emily’s ACL tear was bad when it happened back in 2009. So bad, in fact, that her original orthopaedist told her she’d never play the sport she loved again. But Emily sought a second opinion from Dr. Hoffman, a fellowship-trained, sports medicine surgeon in Davenport who called on his experience to provide an alternative point-of-view.

“Some surgeons take a very conservative attitude on returning to play,” said Dr. Hoffman, “but that’s not necessarily good for the patient.”

Fortunately for Emily and the other sports medicine patients at OS, Dr. Hoffman’s experience of performing thousands of ACL repairs in his career has helped form his philosophy of aggressive rehabilitation programs after surgery to help athletes return to their sports safely and quickly.

“Women are three to eight times more likely to suffer a major knee injury than men,” explained Dr. Hoffman. “As more young women like Emily play in high school sports where the knee takes a lot of pounding, there is a related increase in knee injures.”

It took six months of hard work after surgery. There were the occasional setbacks, fears to overcome, progress that came in small steps, but eventually Emily managed her way back from her ACL injury. “Dr. Hoffman kept in touch and encouraged me the whole way through,” she said. “I learned you have to have patience to get to the next level and deal with setbacks – like injuries – when they happen.”

She managed to get herself back on the court again. And after eleven months, Emily found herself and a teammate fighting their way

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to fifth place in the AAU Junior Olympic Beach Doubles Tournament – the first team from Iowa to medal in the history of the tournament.

Emily had come back.

Emily’s Olympic dream eventually took her and her family from Pleasant Valley to their current home in Parker, Colorado where she could be near the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs and play for one of the top club programs in the country during the offseason.

The Pursuit of the Dream Continues

Emily’s summers the past two years have taken her around the world to play volleyball from Russia to California. Emily has spent 98 weeks of the past two years playing volleyball.

The hard work of an Olympic hopeful continues: sixteen hours of training a week plus hours of work off the court on everything from situps and core exercises to hot yoga and stretching. The extra effort has paid off, though. Emily’s stats shows a vertical jump of 28” meaning she’s able to reach over 9-1/2’ in the air when she’s blocking shots at the net.

“And it’s all on my new knee,” she says, proudly. “I don’t even have to wear a knee brace.”

Now in her senior year at Chaparral High School, Emily and her fellow Wolverines are the top-ranked, 5-A team in the state of Colorado.

Their 32-1 record last year was the best in their division and Emily’s nearly error-free performance was a factor in their success.

All this may explain why the Colorado University Buffalos came calling and recruited her to play Division I ball for them. Starting in the

fall of 2012, Emily will be playing for the Buffs against other Pac-12 schools on both the hard court and sand. Going to school in Boulder will also keep her in close proximity to the Olympic Training Facility in Colorado Springs so she can continue to pursue her dreams of walking in the footsteps of her mentor: beach volleyball legend Misty MayTreanor.

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aging in place

“Leave me alone!

I don’t want to move!”

By Dr. Jill Bjerke, DC, Cut the Clutter Co.

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pencer Johnson, M.D., author of “Who Moved My Cheese,” is quoted as saying, “The more important your cheese is to you, the more you want to hold on to it.” This is a direct correlation to why we seem to want to remain in our homes for as long as we can. Our home represents comfort, independence, familiarity and security to us. At least that’s what we’d like to think.

The aging process is insidious and creeps up on us.

While time marches on, our physical and mental abilities seem to be marching backwards. For those who wish to remain living in the home they have been in for a very long time, one consideration must stand out about all the rest.

Is it safe to do so? Being “safe” plays out in a myriad of ways from the physical (health care) to the environment (the design of the home) to the psychological and social (avoiding isolation and boredom). Answering these questions can lead to very enlightening discoveries and help identify future problems or issues.

So where do you start when you want to determine if remaining in the home is an option? First of all, the fact that you have begun this thought process puts you ahead of the game in a variety of ways. It allows you to address possible issues now before they become critical ones.

Second, you have control over this decision. If you wait too long, this decision can be taken away from you.

A good place to begin is deciding what is most important to you so that, with forward planning, you can continue to enjoy your life in as safe an environment as possible. Is it having the ability to attend social and community events? Stay involved with family? Continue to have access to libraries and learning opportunities? What about transportation to and from doctors, etc. Will you be able to maintain your home and property? If not, who will do this for you? And, of course, how much will it cost?

As you can see, there are a lot of questions to ask and to answer.

This process can help put your priorities in order and bring to the forefront, if any, changes you will need to make to continue to do these things safely.

So for instance, what about remaining safe within the building you call home? As we age, our eyes being to lose their ability to focus as well as they used to. So, for instance, it can become increasingly difficult to see changes in floor levels or even floor surfaces, causing stairs, throw rugs and clutter on the floor to turn into hazards for trips and falls. Difficulty reading the oven temperature dials, locating items on shelves or in cupboards or even using the telephone can become frustrating and even dangerous. The solutions to these issues can be as simple as removing all throw rugs, lowering or removing door thresholds, installing a telephone with alarm lights or shelving that pulls down closer to us. These aging changes play out in a multitude of ways and can affect how we move around, bath or cook to staying active and involved in our communities and families. Finding solutions to these Page 36 — Healthy Cells Magazine — Quad Cities — ­ October 2011

issues before they become hazardous to you is where pre-planning is so advantageous.

At the top of my list is knowing that a time may come when I can no longer drive. The day the car keys are taken from me is a day I dread. However, if I plan ahead to live where there is transportation to where I want to go (health care, social events, libraries, community college), then I will be able to transition into this stage with less stress and angst. If I have access to that transportation from where I live now, then I can successfully remain in my current home. If not, then I need to plan on moving to a residence where I can.

Choosing to age in place is not as easy as it may seem, but continually assessing future needs and the options available to address those needs may make the road ahead less stressful and far more enjoyable – for all family members.

Dr. Jill M. Bjerke is a former chiropractor and a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) who is the owner and president of Cut the Clutter Co., LLC. located in Davenport, IA. The company provides expert downsizing, age in place and clutter elimination services and solutions and performs in-home audits to help clients prepare for remaining in their homes as they age. She has a executive business management background in health care, manufacturing and government and is an highly accomplished national author and speaker.

pet health

Top 10 Questions For Your Veterinarian B

eing a veterinarian is a tough job. After all, veterinarians have to treat patients who can’t explain where it hurts or follow health instructions more complex than “sit” or “stay.”

That’s why communication between pet owners and veterinarians is so important. Sharing information about how your pet is behaving - including eating, drinking, sleeping, urinating and/or passing stools could help make a lifesaving diagnosis.

For starters, pet owners need to make sure they have a local veterinarian they can team up with to keep their pets healthy. If you’re looking for a veterinarian, check out www.myveterinarian.com, a new website that provides detailed information about veterinary practices across the country.

“Pet owners need to make sure they have a local veterinarian they can team up with to keep their pets healthy.”

Once you have selected a veterinarian, the American Veterinary Medicine Association (AVMA) suggests this list of the top 10 things you should talk about with your veterinarian during a visit: 10. Ask about parasite prevention and control for heartworms, fleas, ticks, and intestinal parasites such as roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms that’s appropriate for your region of the country.

9. Ask about proper behavior training and socialization. Many shelters report that improper training and socialization - and the behavioral issues that can come with them - are some of the most common reasons people give up their pets. Your veterinarian can assist in evaluating your animal’s disposition and provide advice and tips on how to appropriately train and socialize your pet.

8. Ask about emergency care. When your pet has acute health issues in the middle of the night, you’ll need to know where to call or go. Ask where you should go when things go wrong, and make sure you figure out how to get there before an emergency - you certainly don’t want to be driving around asking for directions in an emergency situation.

7. Ask about nutrition. What type of food should you feed your pet?

What serving size is appropriate? And does their age impact what you should be feeding them?

6. Ask if your pet is overweight and, if it is, how you can get your pet back to a healthy weight. As in humans, weight control for pets is essential for good health.

5. Ask about vaccinations. Vaccinations are essential to your pet’s health and should be tailored to your pet’s lifestyle. A pampered high-rise dweller that never sets foot outside won’t need the same vaccines as a mud hound forever exploring outdoors.

4. If you have a pet older than 7 years of age, ask about senior care.

Older pets are more prone to conditions such as arthritis, heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, thyroid conditions and other problems. Prevention and early detection of problems are key to helping your pet live a longer, healthier life.

3. Ask about any lumps and bumps your pet has developed. Although many of the lumps and bumps are not problems, some of them are cause for concern. It’s best to have all of them checked out, just to make sure.

2. Ask about any changes you’ve noticed in your pet’s diet, energy level, water intake, output and behavior. Any of these might be important health clues.

1. Ask about the results of your veterinarian’s physical examination of your pet, including an oral health evaluation. Dental disease is one of the most common health problems that pets experience and it can lead to serious problems.

For more information, visit www.avma.org and www.avma.org/ myveterinarian.

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