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letter from the owner Welcome to the Premier Issue of Healthy Cells Magazine Metro East! You have opened this magazine because you care about your health. So do we! Every article in this publication will provide you with useful information pertaining to physical, nutritional and emotional health that you can refer to again and again. The majority of the articles will be written by local health professionals. In each issue look for: 1. The latest updates on nutrition and exercise, as well as perspectives on physical and emotional health. 2. Connections to respected local health care providers who can communicate their expertise to meet your needs. 3. Valuable community resources, whether medical, business or non-profit, that can improve your life and the lives of future generations. It’s exciting for the Metro East area to have its own edition of Healthy Cells Magazine. This great publication will join the family of Healthy Cells Magazines that include Peoria, Bloomington, Springfield/Decatur, the Quad Cities, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, St. Louis and several other cities will soon have their own local health magazine as well. Healthy Cells Magazine was first published in March of 1999 in the greater Peoria area. Since that time it has grown due to the generosity of its readers, advertisers and the loyal medical community. You will find this FREE magazine in a wide range of locations throughout the Metro East area. This copy is yours to keep or to pass along to someone who can use it. My thanks go to the advertisers in this magazine. They are committed to helping YOU live a healthy lifestyle. When you visit their businesses, please tell them you saw their ad in Healthy Cells Magazine. They will be delighted to serve you!

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PREMIERE ISSUE

2012 Volume 1, Issue 1

Letter From The Owner: Welcome

This Month’s Cover Story:

Reaching Out: Prayer? Yep, There’s an App for That

The St. Clair County Medical Society Alliance:

Emotional: NAMI Southwestern Illinois Strengthens the Community!

Nutritional: “MyPlate” Replaces Food Guide Pyramid

Physical: Female Sexual Dysfunction

Customized Programs: Your Weight Loss New Year’s Resolution

Muscle Strains: Tips for Avoiding Injuries

Healthcare Documents: Advance Directives

In The Community: The Center for Orthopedic and Neurosciences Provides Enhanced Patient Experiences

American Cancer Society: Support Programs for Cancer Patients

Outpatient Center: Oncology Services First to Move into New Medical Building

Advanced Technology: Bringing You Tomorrow’s Technology Today With Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery

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Body Health: Complete Knee Recovery

Orthotic Technology: Improving the Quality of Life for People with Specific Musculoskeletal Conditions Back Pain: Breakthrough BACK PAIN Relief

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Mission: The objective of Healthy Cells Magazine is to promote a stronger health-conscious community by means of offering education and support through the cooperative efforts among esteemed health and fitness professionals in the Metro East area. Healthy Cells Magazine is intended to heighten awareness of health and fitness information and does not suggest diagnosis or treatment. This information is not a substitute for medical attention. See your healthcare professional for medical advice and treatment. The opinions, statements, and claims expressed by the columnists, advertisers, and contributors to Healthy Cells Magazine are not necessarily those of the editors or publisher. Healthy Cells Magazine is available FREE in high traffic locations throughout the Metro East area, including medical facilities and other waiting rooms. Healthy Cells Magazine welcomes contributions pertaining to healthier living in the Metro East area. Limelight Communications, Inc. assumes no responsibility for their publication or return. Solicitations for articles shall pertain to physical, emotional, and nutritional health only.

reaching out

Prayer? Yep, There’s an App for That

he altar in the chapel at Alton Memorial Hospital is covered with prayer requests. New requests appear daily and each request is held in place by a healing stone. Years ago, a group of hospital employees formed a prayer chain to include these requests in their prayers. Parish nurse Judy Roth is a member of that prayer chain. In fact, Judy uses technology to help her keep track of the many people for whom she prays. “I have a prayer app on my phone,” Judy says. “I usually have about 30 people on my prayer list. The app allows me to divide my prayers into categories such as health concerns, family problems or special needs. I can also keep track of answered prayers. Right now I have 10 answered prayers on my list.” Judy is well suited to her job as a parish nurse. Parish nurses minister holistically, caring for the body, mind and spirit. They serve as a resource by offering health screenings and support groups. And they help parishioners navigate the health care system.

“Judy uses technology to help her keep track of the many people for whom she prays. ‘I have a prayer app on my phone,’ Judy says.” Armed with a blood pressure machine and stethoscope, Judy serves the Episcopal Parish of Alton - St. Paul’s and Upper Alton Baptist Church. Whether she’s visiting the homebound, teaching pre-schoolers good hand-washing techniques or checking on patients in the hospital, Judy is rarely seen without a smile on her face. When she’s not caring for parishioners, Judy spends her time reaching out to the community at health fairs, screenings and lectures. Her position is funded by Alton Memorial Health Services Foundation and is made possible through the generosity of donors – another way in which your gifts are making medicine better.

Parish nurse Judy Roth with just a few of the prayer cards inside the Alton Memorial Hospital chapel. Premiere 2012 — Metro East Area — Healthy Cells Magazine — Page 5

emotional

NAMI Southwestern Illinois Strengthens the Community!

he National Alliance on Mental Illness Southwestern Illinois (NAMI SWI) is a small nonprofit that is primarily volunteer driven. The agency is one of over 1200 entities in 50 states that are affiliated with the National Alliance on Mental Illness. NAMI SWI reaches out to twelve counties in Southwest Illinois with the message that mental Illnesses are just like any other illness. They are diagnosable, treatable and recovery is possible! Hearts get sick, kidneys get sick, lungs get sick – and so can brains. Unfortunately too few people seek treatment due to the stigma attached to mental illness. It is hard to imagine someone not seeking treatment for a heart condition out of shame or fear of what their friends, family, or employer might think. Stigma hinders Page 6 — Healthy Cells Magazine — Metro East Area — Premiere 2012

the medical profession in providing all the care they are trained to do. Consider the following national statistics: • One in four adults—approximately 57.7 million Americans— experience a mental health disorder in a given year. One in 17 lives with a serious mental illness such as schizophrenia, major depression or bipolar disorder and about one in 10 children live with a serious mental or emotional disorder. • An estimated 5.2 million adults have co-occurring mental health and addiction disorders. Of adults using homeless services, 31 percent reported having combination of these conditions. • One-half of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age 14, three-quarters by age 24. Despite effective treatments, there are

“The agency offers support groups, a HelpLine, Resource Book, and public education presentations to college classes and other groups.” long delays—sometimes decades—between the first onset of symptoms and when people seek and receive treatment. • Individuals living with serious mental illness face an increased risk of having chronic medical conditions. Adults living with serious mental illness die 25 years earlier than other Americans, largely due to treatable medical conditions. • Suicide is the eleventh-leading cause of death in the Unites States and the third-leading cause of death for people ages 10-24 years. More than 90 percent of those who die by suicide have a diagnosable mental disorder.

•O ver 50 percent of students with a mental disorder age 14 and older drop out of high school—the highest dropout rate of any disability group. • In the United States, the annual economic, indirect cost of mental illness is estimated to be $79 billion. Most of that amount - approximately $63 billion - reflects the loss of productivity as a result of illnesses. Sobering numbers yet there is hope that stigma can be neutralized through the education, support, and advocacy efforts of NAMI so that more individuals and families will feel comfortable talking with their physician about feelings they may be experiencing and confident in seeking referrals to specialist like psychiatrists, psychologist, therapists, and counselors when appropriate. NAMI SWI receives no state funding and all services are free. They are a United Way member agency and raise funds through an annual Walk for Awareness and 5K Race for Recovery. Contributions are tax deductible. Services include award winning educational classes for families of adults and children experiencing a crisis in mental wellness. The agency offers support groups, a HelpLine, Resource Book, and public education presentations to college classes and other groups. NAMI SWI is constantly advocating for more accessible and appropriate mental health services. Contact them at 618-798-9788, email at nami@info.org or visit them at namiswi.org if you have questions.

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nutritional

“MyPlate” Replaces Food Guide Pyramid

irst L a d y M i c h e l l e Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack unveiled the federal government’s new food icon, MyPlate, to serve as a reminder to help consumers make healthier food choices. MyPlate is a new generation icon with the intent to prompt consumers to think about building a healthy plate at meal times and to seek more information to help them do that by going to www.ChooseMyPlate.gov. The new MyPlate icon emphasizes the fruit, vegetable, grains, protein and dairy food groups. “This is a quick, simple reminder for all of us to be more mindful of the foods that we’re eating and as a mom, I can already tell how much this is going to help parents across the country,” said First Lady Michelle Obama. “When mom or dad comes home from a long day of work, we’re already asked to be a chef, a referee, a cleaning crew. So it’s tough to be a nutritionist, too. But we do have time to take a look at our kids’ plates. As long as they’re half full of fruits and vegetables, and paired with lean proteins, whole grains and low-fat dairy, we’re golden. That’s how easy it is.” “With so many food options available to consumers, it is often difficult to determine the best foods to put on our plates when building a healthy meal,” said Secretary Vilsack. “MyPlate is an uncomplicated symbol to help remind people to think about their food choices in order to lead healthier lifestyles. This effort is about more than just giving information, it is a matter of making people understand there are options and practical ways to apply them to their daily lives.” Originally identified in the Child Obesity Task Force report which noted that simple, actionable advice for consumers is needed, MyPlate will replace the MyPyramid image as the government’s primary food group symbol as an easy-to-understand visual cue to help consumers adopt healthy eating habits consistent with the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. MyPyramid will remain available to interested health professionals and nutrition educators in a special section of the new website. ChooseMyPlate.gov provides practical information to individuals, health professionals, nutrition educators, and the food industry to help consumers build healthier diets with resources and tools for dietary assessment, nutrition education, and other user-friendly nutrition information. As Americans are experiencing epidemic rates of overweight and obesity, the online resources and tools can em-

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10 Tips to a Great Plate Making food choices for a healthy lifestyle can be as simple as using these 10 Tips. Use the ideas in this list to balance your calories, to choose foods to eat more often, and to cut back on foods to eat less often.

balance calories Find out how many calories YOU need for a day as a first step in managing your weight. Go to www.ChooseMyPlate.gov to find your calorie level. Being physically active also helps you balance calories.

enjoy your food, but eat less Take the time to fully enjoy your food as you eat it. Eating too fast or when your attention is elsewhere may lead to eating too many calories. Pay attention to hunger and fullness cues before, during, and after meals. Use them to recognize when to eat and when you’ve had enough.

avoid oversized portions Use a smaller plate, bowl, and glass. Portion out foods before you eat. When eating out, choose a smaller size option, share a dish, or take home part of your meal.

foods to eat more often Eat more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and fat-free or 1% milk and dairy products. These foods have the nutrients you need for health—including potassium, calcium, vitamin D, and fiber. Make them the basis for meals and snacks.

make half your plate fruits and vegetables Choose red, orange, and dark-green vegetables like tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and broccoli, along with other vegetables for your meals. Add fruit to meals as part of main or side dishes or as dessert.

switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk They have the same amount of calcium and other essential nutrients as whole milk, but fewer calories and less saturated fat.

make half your grains whole grains To eat more whole grains, substitute a whole-grain product for a refined product—such as eating wholewheat bread instead of white bread or brown rice instead of white rice.

foods to eat less often Cut back on foods high in solid fats, added sugars, and salt. They include cakes, cookies, ice cream, candies, sweetened drinks, pizza, and fatty meats like ribs, sausages, bacon, and hot dogs. Use these foods as occasional treats, not everyday foods.

compare sodium in foods Use the Nutrition Facts label to choose lower sodium versions of foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals. Select canned foods labeled “low sodium,” ”reduced sodium,” or “no salt added.”

drink water instead of sugary drinks Cut calories by drinking water or unsweetened beverages. Soda, energy drinks, and sports drinks are a major source of added sugar, and calories, in American diets.

Go to www.ChooseMyPlate.gov for more information.

power people to make healthier food choices for themselves, their families, and their children. Later this year, USDA will unveil an exciting “go-to” online tool that consumers can use to personalize and manage their dietary and physical activity choices. Over the next several years, USDA will work with First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’sMove! initiative and public and private partners to promote MyPlate and ChooseMyPlate.gov as well as the supporting nutrition messages and “how-to” resources. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, launched in January of 2011, form the basis of the federal government’s nutrition education programs, federal nutrition assistance programs, and dietary advice provided by health and nutrition professionals. The Guidelines messages include: Balance Calories • Enjoy your food, but eat less. • Avoid oversized portions. Foods to Increase • Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. • Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk. • Make at least half your grains whole grains Foods to Reduce • Compare sodium (salt) in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals, and choose foods with lower numbers. • Drink water instead of sugary drinks.

“MyPlate is an uncomplicated symbol to help remind people to think about their food choices in order to lead healthier lifestyles.” Coupled with these tested, actionable messages will be the “how-tos” for consumer behavior change. A multi-year campaign calendar will focus on one action-prompting message at a time starting with “Make Half Your Plate Fruits and Vegetables.” “What we have learned over the years is that consumers are bombarded by so many nutrition messages that it makes it difficult to focus on changes that are necessary to improve their diet,” said Secretary Vilsack. “This new campaign calendar will help unify the public and private sectors to coordinate efforts and highlight one desired change for consumers at a time.” As part of this new initiative, USDA wants to see how consumers are putting MyPlate in to action by encouraging consumers to take a photo of their plates and share on Twitter with the hash-tag #MyPlate. USDA also wants to see where and when consumers think about healthy eating. Take the Plate and snap a photograph with MyPlate to share with our USDA Flickr Photo Group [http://www.flickr.com/ people/usdagov/]. For more information, visit www.ChooseMyPlate.gov. Additional resources include: www.DietaryGuidelines.gov and www.LetsMove.gov.

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physical

Female Sexual Dysfunction Submitted by Kimberly Sanford, MD; Maryville Women’s Center

American Psychiatric Association diagnostic criteria for female sexual dysfunction Diagnosis

Diagnostic criteria*

Hypoactive sexual desire disorder

A. Persistently or recurrently deficient (or absent) sexual fantasies and desire for sexual activity. The judgement of deficiency or absence is made by the clinician, taking into account factors that affect sexual functioning, such as age and the context of the person’s life. B. The disturbance causes marked distress or interpersonal difficulty.

Female sexual arousal disorder

A. Persistent or recurrent inability to attain, or to maintain until completion of the sexual activity, an adequate lubrication-swelling response of sexual excitement. B. The disturbance causes marked distress or interpersonal difficulty.

female orgasmic disorder

am excited to start this series of articles from the Maryville Women’s Center with this very poignant topic. As an Ob/Gyn we have an extremely varied responsibility, from the management of pregnancy to the management of menopause. We uncover diagnosis as serious as uterine, cervical, and ovarian cancer and as minor as iron deficiency anemia due to heavy periods. What I have noticed amongst all of those topics is the common thread of Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD). FSD is a broad topic that must be broken down thoroughly. FSD is defined by 5 separate categories: Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD), Female sexual arousal disorder, female orgasmic disorder, and Pain disorder: dyspareunia (painful intercourse) and Vaginismus. These criteria are set by the American Psychiatric Association. They are very specific but seem to encompass all of the complaints that we here in the exam room. I chose to address this topic because it is, woefully, dismissed in the well woman exam due to “more serious” issues that need to be addressed, such as, osteoporosis, colon cancer prevention, mammogram, and the ever present pap smear. It has been shown through studies that a statistically significant amount of women, 43% to be more precise, fit into at least one of the above categories. We as physicians are guilty of not addressing these areas, and the patient is generally embarrassed and sometimes feels insecure about mentioning these issues. Studies show that most women

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A. Persistent or recurrent delay in, or absence of, orgasm following a normal sexual excitement phase. Women exhibit wide variability in the type or intesity of stimulation that triggers orgasm. The diagnosis of female orgasmic disorder should be based on the clinician’s judgment that the woman’s orgasmic capacity is less than would be reasonable for her age, sexual experience, and the adequacy of sexual stimulation she receives. B. The disturbance causes marked distress or interpersonal difficulty.

Dyspareunia

A. Recurrent or persistent genital pain associated with sexual intercourse in either a male or a female. B. The disturbance causes marked distress or interpersonal difficulty. C. The disturbance is not caused exclusively by vaginismus or lack of lubrication.

Vaginismus

A. Recurrent or persistent involuntary spasm of the musculature of the outer third of the vaginal that interferes with sexual intercourse. B. The disturbace causes marked distress or interpersonal difficulty.

All diagnoses include the criterion that the disorder is not better accounted for by another Axis I disorder (except another sexual dysfunction) and is not due exclusively to the direct physiological effects of a substance (eg, a drug of abuse, a medication) or a general medical condition. American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th ed, American Psychiatric Association, Arlington, VA 2000.

would feel more comfortable about discussing these issues if we, the physician, would include them in our initial history forms that the patient fills out prior to the appointment. The key to, truly, uncovering where a woman may fit within the definition of FSD is in the taking of a proper history. Every discipline of medicine follows a similar formula for history taking: medical history, surgical history, social history (Tobacco, alcohol, drugs), family history, allergies, and medications. The addition of the Sexual history is usually not included on a routine basis unless evaluating fertility, specific sexual abuse issues, or when evaluating teenagers that may be new to the world of sexual behavior. The Model that should be used in addition to these traditional models is the Biopsychosocial Model. The Biopsychosocial model includes the traditional history (bio) but it also includes a Psychosocial history. We in the medical profession can shy away from this model because it can open up areas that take much more time in a single office visit and can edge out much of the necessary health maintenance that we need to cover with the patient. To be more specific, the psychosocial portion of the history includes, home/work life, past and present, previous issues with sexual behavior fostered by the patient’s parents, religious beliefs, or events that may have taken place in early childhood or adolescence. It, also, includes the state of their current relationship. I never fail to ask the question, “do you like your spouse?” Lastly, you must step into that area of sexuality which includes the question, “When you are sexually active, is it with men, women, or both?”

The best way to start this dialogue is to include this information in your patient history forms. This accomplishes, at least, two things. It allows the physician to have a focused interview with the patient and it helps the patient relax and address this serious issue that, in my opinion, can infiltrate their relationships like an emotional cancer. Once we define the patient’s sexual category, what do we do about it? None of these areas allow for a quick fix, and you must go into it with that frame of reference. The treatments can be as varied as the diagnosis. They range from Non-pharmacologic: counseling (sex and couples therapy), Pelvic physical therapists, Psychotherapy, Lifestyle changes to improve body image, lubricants, and devices to hormonal therapy that includes, androgens, and estrogen preparations, and finally, psychotropic agents. There are, also, many different websites and books that address these issues. The key to a successful outcome in this area is to arrive at a consensus between the patient and the clinician about what you want to achieve. Align all of the resources, referrals with other practitioners, books and websites, and lifestyle adjustments. Set goals for therapy, but make sure they are not rigid or unrealistic. FSD is a very real condition that is as old as time. The purpose of our article is to spark a dialogue between the patient and their trusted clinician. Sexual health is a large part of overall well being and should not be ignored.

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feature story

The St. Clair County Medical Society Alliance:

Working for the Community By Becky McGrady and Christine Tyre

he St. Clair County Medical Society Alliance (SCCMSA) is the grassroots arm of the American Medical Association Alliance and the Illinois State Medical Society Alliance. As a philanthropic organization founded in 1931 and comprised of dedicated physician spouses, the SCCMSA has maintained its mission of supporting the family of medicine and working in collaboration with the St. Clair County Medical Society to enhance the health of the residents of St. Clair County through health education programs and projects along with community service. While legislative advocacy is an important aspect of the Alliance mission and purpose, community health and education is the heart and soul of the Alliance. The causes for the Alliance health educaPage 12 — Healthy Cells Magazine — Metro East Area — Premiere 2012

tion coincide with the times. For example, in the 1930’s, the group supported the Tuberculosis Society. Members spoke about the State Cancer Control Drive to local organizations. The focus of the 1940’s was polio. The following decades brought education on topics such as immunizations, AIDS, anti-tobacco campaigns, breast cancer awareness, and violence prevention. Currently, SCCMSA members volunteer their time at local community service events. Programs and Services for Older Persons is one organization that the Alliance has served. PSOP is a Southwestern Illinois College Program that provides people 55 years of age and older a wide variety of activities. These include transportation, counseling

services, employment and training, housing assistance, and health- related programs. On November 17, 2011, PSOP sponsored “Lunch with a Doc.” There was an educational talk given by Dr. Donald Johnston on Knee Pain and Options for Treatment. Dr. Johnston is an Orthopedic Surgeon from St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville, IL. Lunch was served by the Alliance members during the talk. Lynne Clanahan coordinated the program. PSOP is located at 201 N. Church Street in Belleville, IL. For more information, contact Vicki Rose, the Executive Director ,

at 618-234-4410, ext. 7023. You may also visit the website at www. swic.edu/psop. The SCCMSA has truly become a force in St. Clair County through our Community Health Grants and projects. Through the Community Health Committee of the SCCMSA, over $10,000 in grant monies are distributed annually to non-profit organizations within St. Clair County that demonstrate goals consistent with those of the mission of the SCCMSA. Ongoing monetary support for academic scholarships and health education are supported through the generosity of the physicians, hospitals, and members of the community through donations to the SCCMSA’s fund raising activities. Annual scholarships are awarded to the SWIC- Foundation, SIU-E Foundations and the SIU-E Community Nursing Service Program for students who are seeking a degree in a health-related field of study and are residents of St. Clair County. In honor of Doctor’s Day, celebrated every March 31st, 4 of the 12 public libraries in St. Clair County receive grant monies annually (set up on a 3-year plan of

rotation) for the purchase of books pertaining to health and medical education. Members of the SCCMSA actively participate with hands-on efforts in the implementation of the programs and services supported. For more than ten years, Alliance members presented the “Hands Free Program” which teaches K-2nd graders how to keep their hands free from violence and germs. The program was offered to all elementary schools in the County. Currently, the program is funded and supervised by the SCCMSA and facilitated by the SIUE School of Nursing students in conjunction with their curriculum for their public health requirement. Other organizations which have received SCCMSA grants for their various programs related to healthy living: • Exercise: YMCA Partnership for Youth, Get Up & Go, Girls on the Run • Women’s and Children’s Safety: Violence Prevention Center, CASA • Senior Programs: SWIC PSOP & Senior Companions • School Health Programs BTHS Dist #201, Signal Hill School, Wolf Branch School, Illinois Center for Autism, Olweus Bullying Prevention in Marrissa • Health Fairs: Puentes de Esperanza, Family Enrichment Program of East St. Louis. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 17th Street Corridor Neighborhood Association • Misc: Friends of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital , St. Paul UCC, Society of St. Vincent de Paul As the need for support within St. Clair County continues to grow, so does the list of grant requests and recipients. The 2012 SCCMSA Community Health Grant submission process will begin in January of 2012. Organizations interested in applying for a grant, may contact: Mrs. Becky McGrady, SCCMSA - Community Health Chair, at mcgr8y@charter.net. Premiere 2012 — Metro East Area — Healthy Cells Magazine — Page 13

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continued Also working in the county for the health of the community, is the St. Clair County Medical Society. SCCMS is a professional organization that acts as a liaison between organized medicine and the community, representing its members before county, city, and state offices. The group promotes quality medical services for the citizens of St. Clair County. The purpose of this society is to oversee the science and the art of medicine and the betterment of public health. SCCMS was established in 1865. It is a professional organization that has represented and unified physician members for over 146 years. It represents the interests of member physicians, encourages strong doctor/patient relationships, and the ethical practice of medicine.

St. Clair County Medical Society 2012 Officers Stephen Raben MD – President Michael Guignon MD - President–elect Linda Camp, MD - Vice-President Steve Morton , DO - Treasurer Mathew Hageman, MD -Secretary Stephen Kappel – Bulletin Editor 2011 Board of Directors William Casperson, MD Marc DeJong, MD Deborah McDermott, MD Guillermo Rodriguez, MD Terrence Wade, MD Jay Magner, MD 2012 Board of Directors Gregory Holdener, MD Stephen Mueller, MD Eldon Trame, MD Brett Winkler, MD

The current officers for SCCMSA are: Danielle Crouch, President President-Elect, Adrienne Magner Secretary, Becky McGrady Treasurer, Cheryl Boyd Immediate Past President, Jen DeJong Members of the Alliance work for the community and help out in any way they can to make St. Clair County a healthier place to live and work. They do much of this work quietly and behind the scenes without ever expecting any recognition. Their community service and grant opportunities are greatly appreciated by the recipients and all of the people of St. Clair County. Thank you SCCMSA, for all you have done in the past and for all you are doing now to help make St. Clair County a healthy place to live!!

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ISMS Delegates Deborah McDermott, MD Stephen Mueller, MD Lynne Nowak, MD Michael Guignon, MD ISMS Alternate Delegates William Casperson, MD Steve Morton, MD Stephen Kappel, MD Past President – William Casperson, MD ISMS 9th District Trustee – Lynne Nowak, MD AMA Alternate Delegate – Eldon Trame, MD Executive Director – Elaine Hoffman

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Speaker Sessions: Test your Knowledge –an interactive session– Diabetic Neuropathy –What a pain– Dietary Health –You are what you eat–

FREE SCREENINGS: Foot Exams, A1c and Blood Pressure Enjoy speakers, vendor fair, screenings and FREE LUNCH! 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

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9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Healthy Living 101

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Community Resources

9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

Complementary Alternative Medicine for Glycemic Control

10:20 a.m. to 11:05 a.m.

Mark Your Calendar for next years program which will be held on January 26, 2013

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1-on-1 Counseling To register by Jan. 22nd call Rawnie at (888) 342-2383, or RBerry@diabetes.org.

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Tips for Avoiding Injuries Submitted by Collinsville Physical Therapy

now shoveling is a repetitive activity that can cause muscle strain to the lower back and shoulders. Back injuries due to snow shoveling are more likely to happen to people who may not know that they are out of condition. Following these tips can help you avoid injuries. • Lift smaller loads of snow, rather than heavy shovelfuls. Be sure to take care to bend your knees and lift with your legs rather than your back. • Use a shovel with a shaft that lets you keep your back straight while lifting. A short shaft will cause to bend more to lift the load. Using a shovel that’s too long makes the weight at the end heavier. Step in the direction in which you are throwing the snow to prevent the low back from twisting. This will help prevent “next-day back fatigue.” • Avoid excessive twisting because the spine cannot tolerate twisting as well as it can tolerate other movements. Bend your knees and keep your back as straight as possible so that you are lifting with your legs. • Take frequent breaks when shoveling. Stand up straight and walk around periodically to extend the lower back. • Posture exercises while standing will help reverse the excessive forward bending of shoveling; stand straight and tall, chin tucked and

squeeze your shoulder blades together slightly for several seconds. Repeat 5 times. • If you or anyone you know is experiencing back pain, consult a licensed physical therapist. If you are experiencing lower back pain due to shoveling snow or any other injury, Collinsville Physical Therapy can help! Collinsville Physical Therapy is a family-owned clinic that strives to provide the highest quality Physical Therapy services in the Metro East St. Louis area. The clinic is located at 109 E. Lanter Ct, in Collinsville, Il. The clinic’s second location, Troy Physical Therapy, is located at 300 Edwardsville Rd, Suite 1 in Troy, IL. For more information about Collinsville Physical Therapy, visit www.CollinsvillePT.com or call (618) 343-1122. For more information on Troy Physical Therapy, visit www.TroyPT.com or call (618) 667-3900. The source of this article is: www.moveforwardpt.com Premiere 2012 — Metro East Area — Healthy Cells Magazine — Page 17

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Advance Directives By Passages Hospice

his New Year’s, resolve to organize your personal health information. January is Get Organized Month, and while many people are sorting through boxes and cleaning their homes, it’s a good opportunity to collect the important documents you’ll need if you are sick. We never anticipate being in an accident or being diagnosed with a life-limiting disease. By starting a Personal Health Information folder, we’re making it easier on ourselves and our loved ones if the worst happens. These documents, called advance directives, spell out the kind and amount of care we want if we’re unable to make the decision for ourselves. Along with a list of surgeries you’ve had, medications you’re taking and a health history of your family, these legal documents will help ensure your wishes are honored. Living Will. A living will explains the type of care you want if you have a life-threatening illness or injury. A living will includes decisions about receiving CPR, medicine, or a feeding tube. The living will won’t take effect until a doctor declares that the illness or injury is incurable and irreversible, and that you’re unable to make your own medical decisions. For example, if you’re generally healthy but have a heart attack, you may want life-saving treatments like CPR. Alternatively, if you are in a car accident and doctors think you will always be in a coma, you may not want a breathing or feeding tube. Do Not Resuscitate order. Often called a DNR, a Do Not Resuscitate order means you do not want CPR or defibrillation performed if your heart stops. If you choose not to sign a DNR, you are considered a “full code”, and medical staff will take lifesaving measures to try to save your life. Healthcare power-of-attorney. A healthcare POA places decision-making power in the hands of someone else, and goes into effect as soon as it is signed. This person can help you make decisions while you’re still living and in good mental health, or make decisions for you if you’re unable. Many older people choose a younger family member as their healthcare POA, so that person has access to their medical records and can be a part of their decision-making process. The best time to complete these documents is now - well before they’re needed. While these topics can seem ‘sad’ to talk Page 18 — Healthy Cells Magazine — Metro East Area — Premiere 2012

about, having your wishes laid out is actually a gift to your loved ones, and will save them the confusion and pain of trying to guess what you would want. More information and free, downloadable copies of these documents can be found at www.caringinfo.org. For help completing these documents, please call Passages Hospice at 618- 234-7078.

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The Center for Orthopedic and Neurosciences Provides Enhanced Patient Experiences

he newest focal point for travelers on Frank Scott Parkway between West Main Street and Highway 161 in Belleville is Memorial’s three-story 85,000-square-foot Center for Orthopedic and Neurosciences. Poised atop the hill adjacent to Memorial Hospital, the Center for Orthopedic and Neurosciences houses Memorial’s outpatient rehabilitation services including physical, occupational, speech and hand therapy as well as the pain center, open MRI and CT and physician offices for orthopedics, neurosurgery, and sports medicine. “We’re extremely pleased with how the building turned out and are excited for our patients and their families to utilize the services and facilities,” said Mark J. Turner, president and CEO. The $24 million Center for Orthopedic and Neurosciences certainly illustrates Memorial’s commitment to this community. Turner noted that Memorial is a hospital of the community, by the community and for the community. “That’s something we will never take for granted.” The outpatient physical therapy/rehabilitation area features an aquatic therapy pool as well as a variety of the latest treadmills, bikes, stair climbers, elliptical and other resistance and rehabilitation training equipment. The MRI and CT Center provide patients with the Ambient Experience from Philips Healthcare. Designed to relax patients, Memorial is one of just a few healthcare facilities in the area to offer this technology. For the convenience of patients and staff, a Café is located on the first floor serving a variety of grab-and-go sandwiches, salads, snacks and beverages. Constructed by Southwest Illinois Health Ventures, Inc. (SIHVI), a subsidiary of Memorial Group, Inc., the Center for Orthopedic and Neurosciences was built by Holland Construction Services. Environment designed from the patient’s point of view

The Center for Orthopedic and Neurosciences features Open MRI Patients undergoing an MRI or CT scan in The Center for Orthopedic and Neurosciences at Memorial will have an “Ambient Experience.” As one of just a few healthcare facilities in the area to offer the Ambient Experience from Philips Healthcare, Memorial is taking an innovative, calming and stress-relieving approach to diagnostic imaging suite design by investing in this technology. The Ambient Experience reassures, coaches and relaxes a patient who is about to undergo a medical scan – such as a CT or MR. The product of thousands of hours of behavioral, architectural and workflow research, Ambient Experience creates a whole new approach to the scanning room – one that is designed from the patient’s point of view. Until now, serious medical testing has taken place in sterile, nonaesthetic environments. Diagnostic imaging is inherently anxiety producing. The Ambient Experience allows the patients to self-select lighting, images and audio to reassure, coach and relax the patient. The Ambient Experience personalizes the scanning environment, thereby giving them a feeling of control over their procedure by providing: • A patient-chosen environment – the selected video environment is projected on the walls of the imaging suite to provide a positive visual distraction.

• Audio – each theme is matched with an audio component to enhance the visual element • Lighting – the suite is lit to provide a more relaxing experience using a backlit ceiling “halo” and a wall “color-washing” fiber optic system to change the lighting and enhance the chosen environment. • Environmental design features add to the relaxing atmosphere. Patients are able to choose from several different visual themes, including tropical landscapes, mountain scenes, or a European countryside. There also are a variety of pediatric-focused themes as well. Using pleasant or familiar images to engage patients in the testing environment provides the right amount of distraction so they are more at ease during the scan, yet can still follow the technician’s instructions. Early evidence supports its calming claims. “This new technology has proven positive benefits for patients and staff alike,” said Ruth Holmes, vice president of diagnostic services at Memorial. “We are pleased to be able to offer this to the community.” HIGH FIELD OPEN MRI SCANNER INSTALLED A new piece of technology installed in The Center for Orthopedic and Neurosciences is the Philips Panorama High Field Open (HFO) MRI scanner. This scanner provides detailed images of small and varied critical structures – in a non-confining atmosphere. The Panorama features a wide look-out view that provides greater visibility from inside the bore and reduces the “closed in” feeling typical of most MRI scanners. This unit has a vertical field magnet, which, when used in conjunction with our full complement of coils, produces outstanding image quality comparable to higher field strength cylindrical systems.

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Support Programs for Cancer Patients

By The American Cancer Society

cancer diagnosis can hit like a brick wall. In the minutes, hours and weeks following the diagnosis, questions may swirl uncontrollably through a patient’s brain. How bad is it? What are my options? How long will treatment take? How will we afford this? What will I tell the kids? The barrage of “unknowns” can be overwhelming. Thanks to The American Cancer Society, patients and their families are not alone. The American Cancer Society’s hotline is available 24/7 to answer those tough questions. A real live cancer care specialist can provide information about treatment options, insurance questions and help answer just about any other question patients and or family members may have. In addition to the hotline, The American Cancer Society has a variety of programs set up for cancer patients and their families, all of which are free of charge. The Comprehensive Navigation Centers and Patient Resource Centers provide information to better understand a cancer diagnosis, practical day-to-day assistance to remove barriers and answers to questions concerning areas such as insurance coverage, resource matching and referrals, clinical trials, family counseling, and discounted lodging when traveling longer distances to treatment. Reach to Recovery is a program that connects newly diagnosed breast cancer patients with survivors to help them cope with their diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

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Support to Recovery provides peer-to-peer support to individuals with any type of cancer to help them manage the emotional and physical aspects of the disease. Road to Recovery is a program that provides cancer patients transportation assistance to and from their treatments. Look Good…Feel Better teaches women going through chemotherapy and radiation treatment beauty techniques to help them cope with the side effects of treatment and boost self-image. Wig Bank gives a free wig or headwear to patients who have lost their hair due to chemotherapy. The American Cancer Society also offers a variety of easy to read, age appropriate publications, with topics including children, care giving, coping/side effects, family, survivor, cookbooks and card shop. ‘After Diagnosis, A Guide for Patients and Families’, is just one of the publications the Society provides to help people better understand and cope with cancer. The book is not meant to replace the advice of a doctor or nurse, but it does offer answers to many questions about cancer and cancer treatment that patients may have forgotten to ask or not thought of while at their doctor’s office. For more information regarding programs and other services, visit The American Cancer Society online at www.cancer.org, or contact your local Maryville office at 5 Schiber Ct. Maryville, IL. 800-642-8084.

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Oncology Services First to Move into New Medical Building

xpanding cancer treatment, accommodating more patients at one time and bringing care closer to home are all improvements Alton Memorial Hospital is offering in the new medical office building on the AMH campus. The $6 million, 33,000-square-foot building houses the newly designed Medical Oncology department where chemotherapy and all infusion treatments now take place, according to Stacey Ballard, manager of Oncology Services at AMH. Ballard says the new building – combined with the adjacent Cancer Care Center, where radiation therapy has occurred since 2005 – provides local residents and their caregivers a one-stop destination for treatment. The department, which opened Dec. 12, is known as the AMH Outpatient Cancer and Infusion Center. It is in Suite 132 and the phone number is 618-463-7323. Hematology Oncology Consultants, comprised of Dr. Thomas Ryan and Dr. Mark Woodson, has relocated its practices from the Saint Anthony’s Health Center campus to the new building on the Alton Memorial campus. “For starters, we have a separate registration area in the new building that’s just for our oncology patients, so they don’t have to go over to the general registration department in the main hospital and then come back,” Ballard says. “From an infection control standpoint and from a convenience perspective, that’s great.” Additionally, the Outpatient Cancer and Infusion Center has its own labs so testing can be done onsite. Chemotherapy treatment at AMH had previously been done in a suite of five chairs at a time. Ballard says the new suite’s added capacity enables treatment for up to 20 patients at a time in private rooms – with room to grow. “Since chemotherapy can take several hours per treatment, this enables us to schedule many more patients, be more accommodating with their time preferences and make them as comfortable as we can,” Ballard says. “We will even have iPads that patients can use for music or movies to help pass the time during their treatment.” Chemotherapy services in the location are on the ground floor, close to the adjacent new parking area, as opposed to the former location on the second floor of the AMH Hatch Wing. Meanwhile, the Cancer Care Center has finalized an agreement with Washington University that will provide services to AMH beginning this year. Ballard says the center is in the process of hiring a radiation oncologist who will be a member of the teaching faculty at WU. “This agreement opens the door to other physicians and other consultations,” Ballard says. “With this partnership, Washington University will support and provide physicians to back up our radiation oncologist. “A lot of times, oncology patients have a caregiver who has to do the driving and needs to take time off of work. If the patient was undergoing radiation treatment, that meant five days a week for maybe 15 minutes per visit. If the hospital was in St. Louis, that could be nearly an hour’s drive each way. And for a patient who is already weak, it could be a huge strain and a huge commitment for the caregivers as well. Now patients have the option of being driven five to 10 minutes from

their home and back. With everything these patients are going through, we want to make them as comfortable as we can.” In addition to the Medical Oncology services, Alton Orthopedic Clinic moved into Suite 130 of the new Medical Office Building in late December. Other offices scheduled to move into second-floor offices in 2012 include Family Physicians of Alton, Endocrine and Diabetes Care of Alton and OB/GYN Associates of Alton. “Since chemotherapy can take several hours per treatment, this enables us to schedule many more patients, be more accommodating with their time preferences and make them as comfortable as we can.” Stacey Ballard Manager, AMH Oncology Services AMH Outpatient Cancer and Infusion Center Medical Office Building B, Suite 132 Phone: 618-463-7323 Premiere 2012 — Metro East Area — Healthy Cells Magazine — Page 21

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Illinois Eye Surgeons Bringing You Tomorrow’s Technology Today With Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery By Michael Jones, MD, Managing Partner, Illinois Eye Surgeons, Assistant Professor, St. Louis University Eye Institute

ataracts are a natural part of the aging process and the leading cause of visual loss in Americans over the age of 55. With more and more baby boomers developing cataracts every day the surgery to remove them has become one of the most commonly performed surgeries in the country. In fact, over 3 million cataract surgeries are performed annually in the U.S. Fortunately, modern cataract surgery is one of the safest and most effective surgeries, with extremely low complication rates and good visual outcomes. The surgeons of the Illinois Eye Surgeons have done hundreds of thousands of cataract surgeries, with one of the lowest complication rates in the country. What are Cataracts? A cataract is a clouding and hardening of the natural lens inside your eye. When this process begins, usually in your early 50’s, it makes night time vision and up close vision difficult. At this early stage, the symptoms can be treated with adjusting your eyeglass prescription, or with over the counter reading glasses. As the cataract progresses, and the lens becomes too clouded, light and images cannot enter the eye. This makes your vision even more blurry or dim. The cataract also scatters light, creating glare and halos that may make night time driving impossible. Modern Surgery The surgery is typically pain free, and takes between 5 and 10 minutes. Most surgeons now use a shot free, stitch free, patch free technique that leads to almost instant visual recovery. High tech ultrasound and high definition lens implants lead to a reduction in the need for glasses after surgery. The Illinois Eye Surgeons were the first surgeons in the Metro East to implant ALL generations of lens implants. In fact, as FDA researchers, they are currently involved with testing the NEXT generation of lens implants right now. What is Bladeless, Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery? The most recent advance (May 2011) in surgery involves the use of a laser to assist the surgeon. The doctors of the Illinois Eye Surgeons were the first and only ones in the St. Louis area to have this technology, and one of the first in the entire country. (The lasers were installed in only the highest volume and highest quality surgery sites in the US, and IES was proud to be in the first 20.) Using the new LenSx Femtosecond Laser, from Alcon, your IES surgeon can provide the safest, most accurate surgery to date. To begin the surgery, the laser will scan the patient’s eye, acquiring a precise reading of the patient’s cornea and cataract. The surgeon will look at this data and can make changes to how the incisions will be placed Page 22 — Healthy Cells Magazine — Metro East Area — Premiere 2012

by the laser, truly customizing the surgery to the patient’s unique features. Once ready, with a push of a button, the laser will bladelessly make incisions into the eye, open the cataract, and divide the cataract. This treatment usually takes 45-50 seconds depending on cataract density. Once the laser is done, all that’s left is for the surgeon to remove the pieces and implant the lens. The incisions made by laser are more precise, less painful, and heal quicker than those made by a knife. How can I get Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery? There are currently only 20 sites nationwide that have this technology, with the Illinois Eye Surgeons being one. There are also lasers in Kansas City, Cincinatti and outside Chicago. Most patients qualify for the laser, unless there are severe ocular surface problems. If you’ve been told you have cataracts and need surgery, ask your doctor or optometrist if you would qualify and benefit from having it done with laser. The Illinois Eye Surgeons can be reached toll free at 1-855-260-EYES or at our website www.illinoiseye.com. Dr. Jones has co authored several scholarly articles, scientific presentations, book chapters, and most recently The American Academy of Ophthalmology’s Preferred Practice Patterns for Cataract Surgery

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Complete Knee Recovery By Med+Plus

f you are experiencing knee pain – whether it is from an injury or arthritis – chiropractic, medical, physical therapy, and pain management can be combined together as a team approach to pain. A patient being seen for knee pain should be given a thorough examination including x-rays. The chiropractic staff, medical staff, and physical therapy staff, will then decide together what combinations of treatments are going to benefit you and give you the best chance for success. Treatment options may include knee injections, knee braces, and physical therapy, but your specific condition dictates which options are best for you. There are two different substances that can be injected into the knees depending on your condition. The first is sarapin, which is an all-natural anti-inflammatory substance. The second is hyaluronic acid, which is a substance found naturally inside our knee joints that helps maintain the soft tissues of the knee. These injections are performed under video fluoroscopy to ensure accurate placement of the needle for best results. There are two Medicare approved knee braces. One is an unloader knee brace that helps stabilize the knee joint during treat-

ment. It makes walking less painful and easier by relieving pressure from the narrowed joint space. The other brace is the only FDA approved device capable of rebuilding knee cartilage. This BioniCare brace helps to reproduce a healthy knee joint, avoid dependency on medication, and is guaranteed to defer total knee replacement for up to four years. Striving to return you back to your normal daily activities pain free is the goal, but relieving your pain is only one aspect of your treatment. Another goal is to help you regain your leg strength, knee flexibility, and endurance. Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants will work with you one-on-one to help you achieve these goals so you are able to enjoy activities that recently you have been unable to do. Whether you have knee pain due to an injury or from arthritis, Med+Plus is your complete knee care facility. We are conveniently located in the Metro East area with offices in Maryville and Carlyle. At Med+Plus Physical Medicine you will be treated as an individual rather than as a number.

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Improving the Quality of Life for People with Specific Musculoskeletal Conditions Submitted by Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics

races, supports, and orthotic technology are a broad and important specialty area that can dramatically improve the quality of life for people with specific musculoskeletal conditions caused by illness, injury or congenital anomaly. Two specific examples of orthoses are the cranial band available for infants for the treatment of plagiocephaly, and the WalkAide, a functional electrical stimulation device available to those who suffer from a form of lower leg paralysis known as foot drop. The term plagiocephaly is used to describe the flattening or deformation of an infant’s head and is often classified as mild, moderate or severe. The Hanger Cranial Band is an FDA cleared orthosis used to treat deformational plagiocephaly, and is most effective with infants 4-12 months of age. During this developmental stage, the skull is very malleable to allow for rapid brain growth. Cranial bands may be worn until 18 months of age, however, after this time, the bones of the skull have fused and orthotic treatment is much less effective. Many parents wonder if wearing a cranial band might be painful to their infant and the answer is no. Cranial Bands are custom-made to fit the individual shape of each baby’s head, and cranial remolding is not achieved by placing severe pressures on the skull, but instead, the cranial band applies steady, even pressure over the areas of the skull that are most prominent. Opposite of this, the band has open areas where the flattened section of the skull can grow. The design of the orthosis is to direct the natural growth of the skull towards a more symmetrical and/or proportional shape. A very different type of orthosis is the WalkAide, an advanced medical device that provides immediate improvement in walking for certain people with foot drop. It’s recommended for cases of foot drop caused by stroke, multiple sclerosis, incomplete spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury or cerebral palsy. Foot drop is a form of lower leg paralysis that inhibits a patient’s ability to lift his or her foot naturally. This common mobility impairment can have a real effect on a patient’s energy, balance and ability to carry out normal activities. It’s caused by an interruption of the natural nerve-to-nerve muscle communication between the brain and leg. The WalkAide, an intelligent functional electrical stimulation (FES) system, restores this lost communication by sending electrical signals Page 24 — Healthy Cells Magazine — Metro East Area — Premiere 2012

to the peroneal nerve, which controls movement in the ankle and foot. These gentle electrical impulses activate the muscles to automatically raise the foot at the appropriate time during each step. The result is a smoother, more natural and safer walking motion and restored mobility for the individual. Those interested in trialing the WalkAide can now do so through the WalkAccess Home Assessment Program. The Program offers patients the opportunity to try the WalkAide for two weeks in their home and everyday environments for a fraction of the cost of purchasing the device outright. For more information on living with limb loss, or the latest prosthetic and orthotic solutions, contact Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics at 618-222-7032 or 618-288-8920, or visit www.Hanger.com. No matter what the need, Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics has a team of experts ready to assist in restoring mobility and helping individuals enhance their physical capability.

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The WRONG Way to Fix Your Back Dennis had major league back pain. So when he started exercising he was supposed to feel stronger and more flexible—not wreck his back! But in no time at all intense pain made him quit: “I was really desperate because the pain on my back became really intense. It became really hard for me to sleep, drive, sit up straight, walk, stand up straight, and even putting on a pair of shoes became a hard task for me to do.”

They told Dennis his chances for recovery were about 50%—NOT including the risk of infection and complications. So his family tried to talk him out of it. That’s when he heard about the computerized “back machine” and when his life turned around. After his first time using this gentle new computerized “back machine”, he said: “...I already felt a lot better. That’s when I realized there’s still hope for me to walk normally again. It was the best feeling in the world!”

So Dennis rested...and waited. But when he finally started exercising again, the pain got so bad he had to quit school and even quit work! Why did it happen? Because just exercise, rest, painkillers, muscle relaxants, and icyhot creams— don’t fix anything! That’s why many feel-good, sweep-itunder-the-rug cures may actually do more harm than good—especially if you’re like Dennis, who had a disc problem.

It’s Computerized & Gentle Here’s how spinal decompression works. Your discs are sort of like a cream-filled cookie. Over time, with gravity, stress, and imbalances, the “filling” between the discs can get squished out toward the edges where it pushes on the nerves. And the amazing thing about Spinal Decompression is, we carefully “open up” the squashed discs while you comfortably rest on your back. The computer does the work by creating a very precise, gentle, pumplike action to help relieve disc pressure. Then, a mild vacuum effect is created INSIDE the disc—sort of like a turkey baster. This helps bring the gooey stuff back into the center of the disc and away from the pinched nerves. It’s so comfortable and gentle, some of our patients actually fall asleep during their treatments—it’s such a relief.

Unseen Spinal Disc Disease! It only stands to reason—when something’s wrong with your back, it “stays wrong” until you FIX IT—or change what’s making it bad in the first place. That’s where the danger lies with those cover-up medications and remedies...they make you FEEL better while more damage may be going on under the surface. Some of the worst of this damage is called degenerative disc disease. It’s like termites working, unseen, on the foundation of your house, eating it away, bit by bit. You see, when your spine, feet, knees, pelvis or feet are out of alignment or unbalanced, another part of your body tries to make it right. But do you know which part of your body gets beaten down trying to carry a load it was never meant to handle? It’s those poor, overstressed vertebra and discs that sit right at your beltline. They try to make up for imbalances in your muscles, pelvis and hips—by trying to bend a little more, twist a little more and carry a little more of the load...and sometimes in the worst possible, even dangerous positions. It’s like the tires being out of alignment on your car. They grind away at the treads until you notice the wear or you have a flat and lose control on the freeway. With your tires, you just buy a new set and get them aligned. But what about your back? Since you can’t get new parts, what do you do? A NEW HOPE for EVEN the WORST Kind of Back Pain The good news is there’s a new, computerized, breakthrough treatment for even horrible back pain. It’s called spinal decompression. It was just what Dennis needed when he couldn’t take anymore pain and the doctors were recommending surgery.

IMPORTANT: Why You Need More than Just Pain Relief It’s important to get to the reason WHY you’re having disc problems in the first place—the imbalances in the muscles, and pelvis—plus misalignments in the spine. So we use a combination of healing strategies like muscle techniques, therapy, chiropractic adjustments and rehab—along with spinal decompression—to get you out of pain and help you stay that way. We’re not promising a cure or claiming to be superior, we simply like to believe that our clinic is built on helping people feel better. You see, we want you to be able to: • Bend down to tie your own shoes, even put on your own socks! • Turn over in bed at night—pain free! • Lean over to pick up the grandkids • Start power walking—maybe even go to the fitness center • Get in and out of the car without back pain when you lift your legs • Vacuum—even move chairs and shove the recliner out of the way • Reach down fast to wipe up the spill that’s spreading on the kitchen floor For more information, please contact HealthSource Chiropractic & Progressive Rehab at 618-234-1455.

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