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pril is Volunteer Appreciation Month, so I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who shares their time and talent with others throughout the year. Whether it’s just an hour or two on a special occasion each year or part of their daily or weekly routine, it truly makes a difference. I spent 15 years working with and depending on volunteers and cannot begin to thank them enough for all they do.

Recently I’ve noticed news stories recognizing people for “paying it forward,” and volunteering starts as this same type of small gesture. I always enjoy these light-hearted stories and know firsthand how giving as little as a few seconds or minutes of your time to do a small act of kindness can completely change a person’s day. This simple, little act of taking your mind off yourself and focusing on another person, making a difference for just that moment, can be as rewarding and joyful as volunteering.

Here are several opportunities to have some fun and help the community. Shoebox Ministry is collecting items for the Mother’s Day Purse Program. Saturday, April 12, the City of Chandler is hosting a Health Connect Expo at Tumbleweed Park. On Saturday, April 26, Southwest Human Development will host the sixth annual Walk with Me, and the American Cancer Society is having a Relay for Life on May 2 and 3, 2014. More information for these events is available inside, on my website, or by contacting them directly.

Just as we research our charities of choice to ensure they provide positive and honest services to our community, please know it is our goal, at Healthy Cells Magazine®, to provide positive, honest information for our readers. Every article submitted is held to that standard. Items that do not meet our strict guidelines for educational and community-minded content are rejected prior to publishing. If we find the integrity of the information has been compromised, we suspend the article submission until integrity in question is restored.

Our hope is to inspire a more health-conscious community through cooperative efforts among the available health resources in the East Valley area. Together we can make a difference!

Happy Easter,

“Whether it’s just an hour or two on a special occasion each year or part of their daily or weekly routine,

Monica Tegg/Owner Healthy Cells Magazine, East Valley Monica@healthycellsmagazine.com 480-204-3090

volunteering truly makes a difference. ”

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APRIL 5

Fact or Fiction: Test Your Knowledge About Arizona Pests, Part II

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Physical: Healthy Cells Are Key to a Healthy Body

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Emotional: Positive Mental Attitude: Dealing With the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer

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Nutritional: What’s Up, Doctor Carrot?

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Community News: Mother's Day 2014

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Community News: Annual "Walk With Me" Family Fun Event

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Best Plans: Medicare Supplement or Medicare Advantage: Which is Right for Me?

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Pain Relief: Headaches… Do They Control Your Life?

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Skin Disease: What is Psoriasis?

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Holistic Approach: What Are “Essential” Oils?

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Foot and Ankle Education: Ask the Expert: Helping Kids Avoid Injury

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Memory Loss: Understanding Dementia

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STD Facts: Teen Myths About Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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Treatment Options: Move Over Allergy Shots! Oral Drops Provide a Host of Advantages

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Foot Health Awareness Month: What Your Feet Reveal About Your Health

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Skin Care: Healthy Foods for a Beautiful Complexion

2014 Volume 2, Issue 4

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Welcome to Comfort Keepers pg. 14 Cover and feature photos by Kimmy Bee Photography

Executive Director, Sheriolyn with client Gloria

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fact or fiction

Test Your Knowledge About Arizona Pests Part II

By Jim LaBrie, Bug and Weed Mart

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rizona is a beautiful place to call home, but it comes with a unique array of pests. Some of these pests are harmless, while others can cause serious health problems. See how much you know about the Valley’s creepy crawlies, and find out which ones can endanger your health.

Fact or Fiction: A brown recluse spider bite hurts right away.

Fiction: A bite from this spider is serious; it triggers tissue death and is considered non-healing. However, you might not even realize at first that you’ve been bitten. Some victims report feeling a mild sting, while others don’t feel anything at all. Several hours after the bite, signs and symptoms can include fever, chills, rash, hives, nausea, and joint pain. A blister may appear, surrounded by mild swelling, redness, and a lesion that resembles a bull’seye. The lesion will often get bigger, causing more and more tissue to die. Surgery may be necessary to remove the dead tissue.

Fact or Fiction: Bedbugs don’t carry disease.

Fact: Bedbugs are one of Arizona’s most persistent and annoying pests, but as far as we know, they don’t cause any major

health concerns. Bedbugs are human parasites that feed on blood; they leave little bite marks that are itchy and unpleasant.

However, they are not known to carry disease, and bites don’t require medical treatment.

Fact or Fiction: Most Valley mosquitoes now carry West Nile Virus.

Fiction: According to Maricopa County, less than 1 percent of all mosquitoes have West Nile and less than 1 percent of people bitten by an infected mosquito actually get sick. Symptoms, when they appear, can include fever, headache, and muscle aches. In rare instances, West Nile Virus can trigger potentially fatal problems like encephalitis, or swelling of the brain. People over the age of 50 are at a higher risk of becoming seriously ill.

Jim LaBrie is a father and grandfather and the owner of Bug & Weed Mart, a do-it-yourself retail store that specializes in bug and weed prevention, with five locations. To learn more about pest prevention and protection you can visit www.bugweedmart.com or on Facebook www.facebook.com/bugandweedmart.

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physical

Healthy Cells Are Key to a Healthy Body

Judith Garner

By Judith Garner, Independent COPE Certified Health Coach, Take Shape For Life®

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he solutions for good health can be complicated for those already suffering with disease, but the incredible human body can generally take care of itself with proper nurturing. To achieve health and remain healthy, it is key to understand the mechanics of what our bodies need: healthy cells.

Cells are the smallest unit of life found in every living thing on earth. First and foremost, we cannot live without an abundance of healthy cells versus malfunctioning cells in the body. Just like an automobile cannot operate without a properly running engine, our bodies cannot operate without healthy cells. The body is made up of cells — trillions of them. Together, all of these cells combine to perform the building blocks of the body’s biological structure and function.

communicate with each other and rely on these communications in order to keep us alive. Each cell must perform specific tasks in order to collaborate effectively with other cells in the body and each cell must make the molecules it needs to survive, grow, multiply, and do its job. In our bodies, cells are constantly being damaged, dying, and being replaced — even in healthy people.

Our bodies produce more than 10 million new cells every second as we rebuild our tissues! If for any reason a healthy cell starts to malfunction, it is less able to perform its specific task. When a number of multiple cells malfunction, this begins to impair the body’s ability to self-repair and self-regulate. The scientific term is called cytopathy — this is when sickness and disease occurs. As cells die off, are we replacing them with healthy cells or sick cells?

What is the Function of Cells in the Body?

Your body's 75 trillion cells (nerve cells, blood cells, muscle cells, bone cells, etc.) are all working together, day and night.

Cells combine to form many different types of tissues that enable us to eat, breathe, feel, move, think, and reproduce. There are around 200 different types of specialized cells with specific functions throughout the body such as in: the brain, the heart, the blood, the muscles, the liver, the eyes, and more. All of these cells

The Body Signals When Cellular Malfunction is Occurring

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Our body tells us when it is having trouble. We have to recognize the signals by listening for them and then not ignoring them until the problem becomes serious enough to cause a severe decline in our health. Often the warning signs are evident in our physical appearance — we just don’t look like we feel well. Other signs include: • Low energy level or fatigue • Aches and pains

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Skin problems Allergies Digestion troubles Sleep difficulties Susceptibility to infections Mood, thought, or behavior problems Weight issues

overload affects the body’s natural ability to detoxify, which can create malfunctioning cells. Spotting and then avoiding hidden dangers can help limit this toxicity to cells.

Building Healthy Cells vs. Sick Cells Foods Consuming nutrient-dense natural food versus highly processed chemical-laden food is critical in building healthy cells.

Food manufacturers often create food that has shelf life and marketability over nutrition and health. Three of the worst food choices for meeting the nutritional needs of cells are: sugar, enriched flours, and processed oils. These food ingredients are stripped of nutrients in the manufacturing process, and, in the case of flour, has to be “enriched” to put some nutritional value back in the end product. When these foods are consumed on a daily basis, they rob the health of your cells. Every time you choose an organic, fresh, unprocessed food instead of one of these, you will be aiding the health of the cells your body builds.

Toxicity We face more toxic chemicals and man-made poisons in our lives than ever before. From our food, personal care products, pharmaceuticals, etc., our bodies are under attack every day from toxins taken into our bodies from the outside. Chemical

Exercise and Sleep Exercise is like an essential nutrient; without it, your body malfunctions. Lack of activity can contribute to a number of health problems such as low-back pain, arthritis, osteoporosis, and obesity. Exercise is also important for mental function. Letting days or weeks go by without exercise can affect the health of brain cells as well as all other cells. Long-term sleep deprivation contributes to cellular malfunction and disease. The body also needs adequate sleep for recuperation — a deep biological necessity. Think of sleep as nature’s nurse as the body builds new cells, repairs damaged ones, and replenishes cellular energy levels. Sleep deprivation dulls the brain, lowers energy levels, increases inflammation in the body, and can create irritability and depression making people more accident-prone.

I help people who want Optimal Health — guiding them to lose weight and learn the Habits of Health to keep it off for good!

We have mentors and coaches in every important area of our life — school, work, sports, skills. Why should weight loss and maintaining our health be any different? For information, or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact Judith GarnerCertified Independent Health Coach with Take Shape For Life ® at 480-560-7842, email judithgarner@cox.net or write to her at www.judithgarner.TSFL.com/explore.

Shoebox Ministry Restoring dignity to the homeless since 1988.

Shoebox Ministry encourages children from family and domestic violence shelters to select a gift-filled purse and present it to their mom on Mother’s Day. Donate your new & like new purses.

Used purses should be clean inside & out w/working zippers.

Donate any of the following items: • Cosmetics • Eyelash Curler • Perfume/Body Spray • Hair Gel/Spray • Pumice Stones

• Facial Cleansers & Lotions Makeup Remover • Perfumed Bath Soaps • Hair Clips/Barrettes • Nail Polish

• Makeup Remover • Scrubbies • Headbands • Mani/Pedi Sets • Tweezers

• Lotion, Powder • Ponytail Holders • Nail Files/Clippers

Other GIFT ITEMS: earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, watches, pins, sunglasses, wallets, cosmetic pouches, purse-size mirrors, stationary, pens, hard candy/gum/mints, any gift you think would make a mom feel special.

Goal: 2,500 gift-filled purses

Date: May 3rd

Distribution:

Agencies like Chrysalis, DeColores, Maggie’s Place, Casa de Amigas & Sojourner Center.

www.shoeboxministry.org • info@shoeboxministry.org • 480-905-1610.

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emotional

Positive Mental Attitude Dealing With the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer

By Alan S. Zaben and submitted by the American Cancer Society

“Fifty percent of the battle is what the doctors, nurses, technicians, and aides can do for you. The other 50 percent of the battle, a positive mental attitude, is what you can do for yourself.”

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erhaps the three most devastating words you will ever hear are “You have cancer.” All at once you are changed, your life is changed, and your family and friends and colleagues are, likewise, changed.

After the shedding of tears, the squeezing of hands, and hugs with your spouse, your partner, and your children, you begin processing what you just heard. What will happen to me? How will this affect me? What can I do? Where do I go? What is the treatment? Do I need surgery? What is the cost? Who will pay for it? Will insurance cover it?

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Can I go to work? How long will I be out of work? Do I have enough sick and vacation time? And perhaps the most important question of all: How long do I have to live?

With all of this hitting you at once, you ask, “I am supposed to have a positive mental attitude? Are you kidding me?”

You are now confronted with what I believe is the key to the best path for your recovery. I tell all the cancer patients with whom I speak that you let the doctors, nurses, technicians, and aides do what they are trained to do for you, and if you adopt a positive mental attitude, you are doing what you can do for yourself.

Where did this belief in a positive mental attitude come from?

When I was diagnosed with my first cancer in 1988, an advanced stage non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and as my doctor said to me “What we have here is malignant,” I had what others have described as a near-death experience. I was enveloped in and moving through a foggy, translucent tunnel. I do not remember seeing or speaking with anyone and it felt like it lasted quite a while, while in reality it was probably only one or two seconds. When I focused again on the hospital room, I knew that I was not going to die from the cancer. The first thing I asked my doctor was “How do we fight it?” I came out fighting and have been fighting ever since.

I accepted the reality of what I had. I resolved to deal with it the best way I could. I decided I would “roll with the punches,” not be a burden on my wife or our son, and live my life as productively as possible. I had a positive mental attitude.

Throughout the 28 chemo treatments and 12 radiation treatments for the Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, I was anxious to get each treatment. Along with the eight chemo drugs, I received three antinausea drugs. I was prescribed 16 Percocets each day because the cancer had fractured two vertebrae in my spine. But through it all I had a smile on my face. What upset me the most was having to be taken to another part of the hospital for a test between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. because I did not want to miss the detective shows on the TV. As time went on and I was able to go back to work, I realized that while I was in that foggy tunnel, I believe I died and God brought me back to life with the vision that I would accept the responsibility and obligation to help others get through what I had experienced. And so, I began volunteering with the American Cancer Society soon after returning to work.

The thing I enjoy the most about volunteering is having the opportunity to chat with other cancer patients and their caregivers, answering their questions, and giving them hope as they approach or begin their journey.

Recently, as I was undergoing chemotherapy for my second cancer, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (bone marrow cancer), I was talking with another patient who had the same diagnosis and treatment regimen as me. He was having his third chemo treatment. At that time I was having my 88th treatment. When I told him mine was number 88, he looked directly at me and said, “You give me hope.” Something so simple was so important and meaningful to him. Many times I find that just saying to another patient, “We have something in common; we are both cancer survivors” brings out smiles and an obvious look of relief as that other person thinks “Yeah, I am a survivor.”

However, adopting and exhibiting a positive mental attitude takes a personal commitment and a significant amount of courage. You know that something is growing inside of you that can kill you. All you can do is undergo your treatments — chemo, radiation, and/or surgery — and hope they get the job done. But you also hear about relapses and average survival times, which are always in the back of your mind. I was told that perhaps the best alternative for people with Myelodysplastic Syndrome is a bone marrow transplant. It is actually the worst alternative for me considering my other health conditions.

But I did not get discouraged with that news. I just continued my

chemo treatments with a smile on my face — I accepted the reality of my particular situation.

If you accept all those facts and estimates; if you say to yourself “I won’t let it get to me;” if you believe that you can help yourself and possibly help others; if you can say “Bring it on cancer — I am the David to your Goliath,” a phrase which I use many times: you will have adopted that Positive Mental Attitude.

Each time I visit with my oncologist, I tell him “I love sucking up my chemo juice” and that is the truth. It is what is keeping me alive, so why should I not proclaim it?

My positive mental attitude is what keeps me going, helps me talk with others about my cancer and treatments, and their cancers and treatments. It keeps a smile on my face. It helps me give them hope, and, yes, it is ongoing therapy for me.

Positive mental attitude – take it with you wherever you go! Cancer may have robbed me of that blissful ignorance that once led me to believe that tomorrow stretched forever; but in exchange, I’ve been granted the wisdom to see each today as something special, a gift to be used wisely and fully. Nothing can take that away.

Mr. Zaben is a 25-year survivor of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) and a 2-year survivor of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). As of the writing of this article, he has had 90 chemo treatments for the MDS and will continue to receive five treatments every month for the rest of his life.

He was named Arizona’s 2014 Hero of Hope by the American Cancer Society’s Great West Division and is currently the Online Chair for the Relay for Life of Chandler, AZ. He is retired and lives with his wife of 43 years in Chandler, AZ.

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nutritional

What’s Up, Doctor Carrot?

By Patrick Miller

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arrots are everywhere. Most people probably can’t tell you the last time they ate a carrot, although chances are it was very recently. They are standard additions to soups, salads, fried rice, sushi, and mixed vegetables. In short, carrots are taken for granted, but there is more to the humble, orange root than they are given credit for.

When shopping at farmers’ markets or specialty shops one might find white, yellow, red, purple, or even black carrots. Although this seems odd, unnatural, or the product of a mad horticulturalist, the truth is stranger than fiction. The newest color in the carrot rainbow is... orange.

Archaeological evidence of carrot seeds being used as either a spice or medicine 5,000 years ago has been found, although at that time wild carrot roots were small, white, bitter, and although edible probably didn’t taste very good (wild carrots are still around, although they are usually found in florist shops and labelled “Queen Anne’s lace”). Over the next few thousand years, selective breeding led to yellow and purple varieties originating in the vicinity of Afghanistan. These had larger, sweeter roots and eventually spread from Eastern Asia to Northern Europe. The many varieties of orange carrots in the modern world originated with the selective breeding of yellow carrots in Northern Europe (most likely Denmark) in the 17th century.

These carrots — orange, large, sweet, easy to grow, and having a long winter shelf life — became a staple food in Europe and eventually the world over. They were so common they were often used as fodder for livestock, and were probably considered a “lower class” food in many societies. That all changed in World War II. Everyone has heard that carrots are good for your eyes. It is true (more on that later), but it was due to a British wartime advertising campaign, bordering on vegetable propaganda, that heralded the carrot as an eyesight miracle worker.

During the Blitzkrieg of Britain in 1940, the German fighter pilots found surprising resistance from the Royal Air Force. British pilots proved to be unusually adept at shooting down enemy planes during nighttime raids. The British government attributed this ability to their Page 10 — Healthy Cells Magazine — East Valley — ­ April 2014

pilots eating so many carrots they had developed the ability to see in the dark.

Although untrue, the explanation accomplished two goals. Britain had strict food rations at the time, but vegetables were unregulated.

Campaigns were started to get people to grow carrots in victory gardens, so everyone would benefit from the enhanced night vision of their hero pilots. The increased consumption of vegetables eased the demand for other foods, and promoted home gardening. Carrots are also very sweet, and, with adults only allowed eight ounces of sugar per week, recipes for carrot cake, pudding, jam, and other sweets were promoted. There was even a character invented to help the cause; his name was Doctor Carrot. Doctor Carrot was a great promoter of the war effort and a consistent reminder to eat plenty of carrots.

The second effect of the carrot ruse was to mislead the Germans.

The real reason for the British pilots’ enhanced night fighting was a relatively new invention: radar. There is no documented evidence to support their success, but the hope of the British Defense Ministry was to make Germany force-feed their pilots carrots instead of developing their own radar or countermeasures.

Like so many big lies, the carrot-induced night vision story started with a grain of truth.

As far as vegetables go, carrots are a one trick pony, but it is an impressive trick. Like most vegetables, they are low in calories, fat, and sodium, and rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. What makes carrots stand out from the crowd is their high beta-carotene content. They have so much of it, the word carotene is derived from carrot. There is even a disease called carotenemia that turns people’s skin orange. It is caused by having too much carotene in the blood, most often due to the overconsumption of carrots. “Over-consumption” is difficult to achieve, and in most cases, for adults, it takes pounds of carrots per day for many days in a row. It occurs most often in young children, but do not fear — the disease is harmless and the cure is simple: don’t eat so many carrots.

Beta-carotene is converted by the body into vitamin A, which is essential to vision. Vitamin A is so important, deficiency can lead to

a loss of low-light vision and eventually blindness. It is a rarity in the United States, but, according to a 2005 World Health Organization study, one third of the world’s preschool-aged children have a vitamin A deficiency, 5.2 million of them to the degree of developing night blindness. So, although carrots may not give people the ability to see in total darkness, they do allow us to retain what night vision we are naturally capable of.

Vitamin A is also important in cell differentiation during embryonic development and throughout our lives. It is essential in maintaining healthy skin, teeth, and bones.

To get the biggest beta-carotene boost out of a serving of carrots it is recommended to add a little fat. Beta-carotene is fat soluble, and eating a healthy fat, like olive oil, with carrots greatly increases the amount absorbed by the body. Carrots should also be thoroughly scrubbed before eating, but try to avoid peeling them when you can. The majority of nutrients are in and just under the skin. This doesn’t mean a peeled carrot is not good for you. It is. It is just better with the skin intact.

A single medium-sized carrot will provide an adult with over 200 percent of their recommended daily vitamin A intake. It will also provide about 10 percent of the person’s recommended daily allowance in vitamin K, biotin, and fiber; and about 5 percent in vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, and manganese. That’s just one carrot, or the equivalent of a half serving.

It is easy to forget the significance of something as common as a carrot, but there are good reasons why they have been the constant, commonplace vegetable in numerous societies for centuries: they taste good, and they are good for us.

Carrot Recipe Kazoo Instructions 1. Find a large, straight carrot.

2. R emove the ends, retaining at least a respectable kazoo length of carrot.

3. D rill a hole through the length of the carrot (about a 1/2 inch in diameter, but feel free to experiment).

4. D rill a similar diameter hole about midway down the carrot from the outside to the hollowed center (not all the way through).

5. H old a small piece of wax paper around the carrot covering the second hole. This will provide the vibration that makes the buzzing kazoo sound.

6. Make sure no one is looking.

7. H um into the end of the carrot.

You may have to hum at various pitches before you hit the “sweet spot” and the paper begins to buzz. Carrots can make several wind instruments, and instructions for carrot flutes, recorders, whistles, ocarinas, pan flutes, and clarinets can be found online. They also make excellent drumsticks.

Sources upon request.

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Mother’s Day 2014 S

hoebox Ministry honors moms by filling purses with great gift items and letting the children at family and domestic violence shelters pick out a purse and present it to their mom on Mother’s Day. The goal is to distribute 2,500 gift-filled purses to agencies like C.A.S.S., Chrysalis, Maggie’s Place, Casa de Amigas, and Sojourner Center, but we need your help.

Donate your new and like-new purses. Used purses should be clean inside and out and with working zippers. Don’t forget to remove personal items.

Donate any of the following items: • F or the face: All cosmetics, foundation sponges, cosmetic brushes, facial cleansers and lotions, makeup remover, tweezers, eyelash curler.

• F or the body: Bath/shower gel, perfumed bath soaps, bath mitts/scrubbies, lotion, powder, perfume/body spray.

• F or the hair: Hair clips/barrettes, headbands, ponytail holders, hair gel/spray.

• F or the hands and feet: Nail polish, polish remover, manicure/ pedicure sets, nail files/clippers, pumice stones, foot scrubs, hand/foot lotions.

• Other gift items: Earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, watches, pins, sunglasses, wallets, cosmetic pouches, purse-size mirrors, stationary, pens, hard candy/gum/mints, any gift you think would make a mom feel special.

Please join us in filling 2,500 purses for Mother’s Day for moms in Valley family and domestic violence shelters. Drop off your donations by Friday, April 25 to give us enough time to get purses filled with goodies and distributed.

Shoebox is a Scottsdale-based, nonprofit service agency that provides 950 personal toiletry kits each month to the homeless and working poor of Maricopa County. Personal hygiene is important for good health, self-esteem, and success in pursuing employment opportunities.

For more information about Shoebox, a list of what goes in our toiletry kit, and drop off locations around the Valley, visit www.shoeboxministry.org.

You can also email us at info@shoeboxministry.org or call us at 480-905-1610.

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Annual “Walk With Me” Family Fun Event Benefiting Young Children With Disabilities

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n Saturday, April 26, Southwest Human Development will host the sixth annual Walk With Me fundraising event at Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Road in Phoenix.

The 1.25-mile family fun walk is a free event that will feature exciting activities for kids, music, food and drinks, community resource information, and more. Event check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. and the walk starts at 8:30 a.m.

“Walk With Me is a wonderful opportunity for people to come together and help make a positive difference in the lives of children from birth to 5 years old with disabilities,” said Ginger Ward, CEO of Southwest Human Development. “Each year, over 1,000 people come together to meet families who have been helped by our programs and support our muchneeded services for Arizona’s youngest children with disabilities.”

“Southwest Human Development has made a huge impact on the lives of young children and families,” said Lissette Lent, whose daughter Maggie received services from the Children’s Developmental Center at Southwest Human Development. “Their dedication and passion for helping children succeed is incredible.”

About Southwest Human Development Southwest Human Development is Arizona’s largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development with more than 40 programs to strengthen the foundation Arizona’s children need for a great start in life. Comprehensive services are focused on very young children — ages birth to five — and their families in the areas of child development and mental health, Easter Seals disabilities services, Head Start and early literacy, child welfare, and professional education. Learn more at www.swhd.org.

April 26th 2014

Steele Indian School Park 300 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85012 7:30 a.m. registration, 8:30 a.m. program, 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. expo area open 1.25-mile family fun walk. Dogs are welcome!

For questions or to receive additional information, please contact Kelsey Wolf at 602-224-1759 or kwolf@swhd.org.

To register or form a walk team, please visit www.walkwithme.org/ phoenix. For questions or to receive additional information, please contact Kelsey Wolf at 602-224-1759 or kwolf@swhd.org.

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Medicare Supplement or Medicare Advantage Which is Right for Me?

By Patty Vieira, Independent Broker, Arizona Senior Health

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o determine the best plan for you, either Medicare Supplement or Medicare Advantage, you first need to understand the differences between the plans and all the available options.

It’s important to take into consideration your health needs, doctor preferences, and many other factors before making a decision.

kidney transplant can result in an out-of-pocket maximum for the year from $3400 to $6700 depending on the plan.

Several companies offer Advantage plans for individuals with chronic illness like diabetes or congestive heart failure. Knowing those individuals have an increased need to see their specialist or have tests done, these plans typically have lower copays and extra benefits like transportation or gym memberships at no additional cost.

It can be very confusing when looking at the various Medicare Supplemental plans available and knowing how to select the plan that’s best for you. Every person is different and there is no “one size fits all” when it comes to your health care insurance.

If you have questions or need help knowing what plan is best for you, Patty’s complimentary services are available by calling 480-220-7233, email: pattyjvieira@gmail.com, or visit www.insurancebypatty.com. With 29 years of experience, I can simplify insurance quotes and policy terms so you can understand them.

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Advance massage therapy Rolf method of Structural Integration Structural Physiotherapy Injury specialist Supplement plans can be a good choice for someone who is accustomed to paying a monthly premium for their health care.

They will usually see a reduction in the premiums (at age 65) and can eliminate deductibles and copays. They can continue the flexibility of going to any doctor they want with no restrictions of networks. This gives them the freedom to travel six months out of the year without concerns of “out-of-network” expenses. Supplement plans can also allow access to places like Mayo Clinic and Barrow Neurological Center.

Advantage plans have the attraction of little or no premium, but a copay is required every time you see a health professional, visit your primary care physician, see a specialist, have X-rays, a hospital stay, etc. You’ll also be restricted to a “network” of doctors, which may result in selecting a new doctor. If keeping your current doctors is important to you, take time to verify they are available on the plan you select. While a healthy individual can save quite a bit of money, a catastrophic illness like cancer or a

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Welcome to Comfort Keepers

By Sheriolyn Curry, Executive Director, Comfort Keepers

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oday, there are many care options available to seniors and their families, including in-home care, varied levels of assisted living, skilled nursing, hospice, and more. Finding the level of care needed without paying for extra services you don’t need can be a difficult task. Comfort Keepers can provide any non-invasive care and includes an RN on staff to monitor clients.

My first experience with home health care came about suddenly in 1991 when the doctor recommended a family member in another state not live alone. It was decided I was the best person to take on this responsibility and within a couple of weeks, my mother was here. As a long-distance caregiver, I had been talking with her on the phone and was involved in some decision-making, but I had no idea the extent of her needs and health condition; so you can imagine my shock when she arrived with an oxygen tank, medications, and a long list of needs.

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At first, I had no idea what I was getting myself into and knew nothing about care giving or senior services. I took it one day at a time and as a need presented itself, I did my best to find a solution. I was determined that I could do it all, balance work, Mom’s care, doctor appointments, etc. It didn’t take long before I realized I couldn’t do it alone and began looking for some help. I made phone calls, talked to health professionals, and looked into several home health options before I chose Comfort Keepers. I had many reasons for choosing them: their philosophy and mission statement lined up with my beliefs, and the way all the staff cared for clients as if they were their own family members.

Caring for my Mother is what led me to this career but it also taught me what a family goes through, the needs they may have, and how to find the right services their family member needs. I use my own experience through those difficulties to make sure another

family does not have to experience it themselves. I’m connected with community services, spiritual care, and all aspects of the care team — a complete wrap-around service. I work with families and help them navigate through all the options and services they may need.

I have learned that the guilt and responsibility we carry to properly care for our loved one is not necessarily love but pent up emotions. Our loved ones need quality care and quality time with their family and friends when they are ill or facing an unknown fate.

Comfort Keepers provide and fulfill these needs.

Because I was a caregiver, I offer the unique insight and understanding from all sides, the family’s expectation, the caregiver's skills, and a loved one’s dignity. I speak from experience when I say to potential clients that I understand the daily challenges of caring for a parent or loved one, while also caring for your own family, a job, and balancing it all. When you’re both family and caregiver you feel responsible to keep everyone happy, adding even more stress. It’s equally difficult for the family member needing care; they do not want to be a burden and are trying to maintain their dignity.

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Toileting and incontinence care Transferring and positioning Feeding and special diet Mobility assistance

Specialized services • 24-hour emergency response systems • Live-in services • Alzheimer’s care • Dementia • End-of-life care

A Few Examples of Comfort Keeper’s Services Homemaking and companionship care • Meal preparation • Incidental transportation • Light housekeeping • Companionship • Medication reminders • Grooming guidance • Errands and a variety of other services Personal care • Bathing and grooming • Hygiene care

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continued Respite care • Short- and long-term relief for family • Around the clock care • Assisted living care

The Mission of Comfort Keepers is to deliver high

quality in-home care services that enable seniors and other clients to enjoy the highest level of independence and quality of life achievable, in the comfort of their own home. In doing so, we care for each client with the respect and dignity we would give a member of our own family. We provide our services within the framework of our distinctive approach to in-home care, Interactive Caregiving, which heightens our clients' enjoyment of life physically, mentally, and emotionally.

In-home care In-home care for seniors and other adults is gaining in momentum as the preferred care solution. Who wouldn’t prefer to stay in the privacy of their own home, surrounded by cherished belongings and memories, and maintaining a level of independence? According to AARP, 89 percent of seniors say they would prefer to remain in their home indefinitely as they age.

Living well encompasses many aspects that can be enhanced by in-home care. These aspects include mental, physical, nutritional, and safety considerations. Through our Interactive Caregiving™ system of care, whether cooking, playing cards, working on puzzles, or looking at old photos, our special caregivers, called Comfort Keepers, interact with and engage seniors to help them maintain happy, independent lives. ”Comfort Keepers gave me peace of mind during my mother’s battle with breast cancer,” said Gina Bowser. “I was able to keep my mom at home in her final stages of life, fulfilling her final requests.”

After her mother passed, Gina decided to work for Comfort Keepers saying, “I would like others to know the benefits of a qualified caregiver. People need to know that none of us are exempt from this type of care and should make plans to have this service in place when the time comes. It is vital to know how to keep a loved one safe while realizing they (the caregiver) is not alone.”

Our Comfort Keepers are carefully screened and trained to provide professional, compassionate care and have a zero tolerance policy for misconduct. Each care team is carefully selected to meet the needs and personality of the client. Many members of the staff have been with us for 5 to 10 years, and are truly like a second family.

Although caregiving is demanding, it’s also very rewarding. It takes a special person to give of themselves and recognize the reward and privilege it is to care for a person during this stage of their life. The Comfort Keeper’s staff is like a second family, we enjoy our work and share that joy and laughter with our clients.

Assisted living care When the time comes where it is no longer safe for you or your loved one to live alone, The Solace Place, a residential care home, may be the answer for you. You can call it an assisted living facility, a care facility, or whatever you want, but we call it “home.” We are dedicated to giving our residents at The Solace Place the care, honor, and respect they deserve. We want this to be a home, a place to find solace, the place where your story begins."

At the end of the day, we provide peace… peace-of-mind solutions for senior care. Call us today. We welcome the opportunity to explore care options that meet your specific need and situation.

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Comfort Keepers® offers flexibility, close companionship, and convenience for everyone involved. Serving Chandler, Sun Lakes, Gilbert, Tempe, Queen Creek, San Tan, Maricopa, Casa Grande, and Pinal County. Our main office is located at 335 N. Alma School Rd., Suite B, Chandler, AZ, 85224.

Contact us via phone at 480-659-9201, fax at 480-650-9351; or email us at chandler@comfortkeepers.com, or visit us online at www.comfortkeepers.com. Locally owned and operated by Sheriolyn Curry, MDiv, CSA. Se habla Español.

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Headaches…

Do They Control Your Life?

By Michael Haught, LMT, SIP, Structura Body Therapies

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inety percent of men and 95 percent of women have suffered from a headache within the past year, making it one of the most common ailments. Many people search for headache relief and all too often come up unsuccessful. However, there are treatments that most have not considered as an option for relief. Holistic and Naturopathic therapies can be great treatments and alternatives to pain relievers.

warmer climate of Arizona, many people suffer from sinus headaches year-round, or take daily allergy medications to prevent them. Sinus headaches occur when pressure is increased in the sinuses of the head and face, caused by congestion buildup due to colds and allergies. By using various massage techniques, therapists can help relax the muscles on the face to open the sinus cavities. Once the cavities are relaxed, the buildup can drain, relieving the congestion and pain.

By seeking alternative methods to treat your headache pain, you can treat the causes of the pain, as opposed to simply treating the symptoms with medication.

The therapists at Structura Body Therapies are trained in various advanced massage techniques to help relieve pain and dysfunction within the body. If you experience chronic headaches or pain, call 480-686-8647 to schedule your free consultation today or schedule online at www.structurachandleraz.com.

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One of the most common types of headaches are migraines, caused by inflammation or dilation of blood vessels in the brain.

Sensitivity to noise and light is extremely common and they can last up to 72 hours. One great holistic treatment for migraines is myofascial tissue release at certain pressure points in the neck and base of the skull.

Tension headaches feel exactly as they are described, like extreme tension or pressure on the head. Tension headaches aren’t usually debilitating. Doctors have found a direct connection between poor posture and headaches. When the head is too far forward or backward, the stabilizer muscles in the neck have to work harder causing tension and decreased blood flow to the cranium and results in less oxygen to the brain. A great alternative to standard over-the-counter medications or prescription muscle relaxers is structural integration massage. Specially trained therapists can aid in relieving pain by releasing tension in the muscles and connective tissues. Once the skull is properly realigned on top of the spine, it will reduce the amount of stress on the stabilizing muscles.

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soriasis is a skin disease that causes scaling and inflammation (pain, swelling, heat, and redness). Skin cells grow deep in the skin and slowly rise to the surface. This process is called cell turnover, and it takes about a month. With psoriasis, it can happen in just a few days because the cells rise too fast and pile up on the surface.

Most psoriasis causes patches of thick, red skin with silvery scales.

These patches can itch or feel sore. They are often found on the elbows, knees, other parts of the legs, scalp, lower back, face, palms, and soles of the feet. But they can show up other places such as fingernails, toenails, genitals, and inside the mouth.

Who Gets Psoriasis?

Anyone can get psoriasis, but it occurs more often in adults. In many cases, there is a family history of psoriasis. Certain genes have been linked to the disease. Men and women get psoriasis at about the same rate.

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leads to swelling and fast turnover of skin cells. People with psoriasis may notice that sometimes the skin gets better and sometimes it gets worse. Things that can cause the skin to get worse include: • Infections • Stress • Changes in weather that dry the skin • Certain medicines How is Psoriasis Diagnosed?

Psoriasis can be hard to diagnose because it can look like other skin diseases. The doctor might need to look at a small skin sample under a microscope.

How is Psoriasis Treated?

•T opical Treatment: Creams or ointments applied right on the skin may help reduce inflammation and skin cell turnover, help suppress the immune system, help skin peel and unclog pores, and soothe the skin.

• Light Therapy: Natural ultraviolet light from the sun and artificial ultraviolet light are used to treat psoriasis. One treatment, called PUVA, uses a combination of a drug that makes skin more sensitive to light and ultraviolet A light.

• Systemic Treatment: If the psoriasis is severe, doctors might prescribe drugs or give medicine through a shot. This is called systemic treatment. Antibiotics are not used to treat psoriasis unless bacteria make the psoriasis worse.

• Combination Therapy: When you combine topical (put on the skin), light, and systemic treatments, you can often use lower doses of each. Combination therapy can also lead to better results.

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Essential oils are non-water-based phyto (plant) chemicals made up of volatile organic (living) compounds. Although they are fat-soluble, they do not include fatty lipids or acids found in vegetable and animal oils. Essential oils are very clean, almost crisp, to the touch and are immediately absorbed by the skin. Pure, unadulterated essential oils are translucent and range in color from crystal clear to deep blue.

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foot and ankle education

Ask the Expert Helping Kids Avoid Injury

By Nathan Jeppesen, DPM, Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgeon, The CORE Institute

Q: H ow can I help my kids avoid foot and ankle injuries when playing sports?

A: C hildren are pretty resilient to foot and ankle injuries; nevertheless, about 30 percent of my patients are ages 7 to 16. The most common kids’ injury I treat is an ankle sprain, which often occurs when the muscles become fatigued and fail to support the ligaments. The ligaments can tear, or partially tear, and a patient will have throbbing pain and swelling at the site of the injury. Sprains typically happen when a young person is exercising or playing sports. He may land “wrong” on his feet or when running can move rapidly and change directions and twist or turn his ankle in the process. Children who play sports should do a full-body stretch, focusing on the calf and hamstring muscles, before and after any exercise and they should also have proper, well-fitting gear and apparel.

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or no arches. This condition can cause cramping and foot and leg pain, but many pediatric patients with flat feet have no pain.

They’re brought in by their parents who think their child’s feet look odd and that something must be wrong. In those cases, all that’s needed is education. For those with pain, I recommend a stability or motion-control running shoe and custom or over-the-counter orthotics. The shoe should be sturdy, have a lace and a supportive heel cup and should not be able to twist; the toe should be the only flexible part. Wearing the proper athletic shoes would eliminate many of the foot and ankle problems I see in the clinic.

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Understanding Dementia

By Cathy Peterson, Gemini Hospice and Home Care

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ver four million Americans have some form of dementia including 1 in 3 people over the age of 85. Dementia affects 1 out of 3 families and can be a very scary and stressful time for everyone involved.

What is Dementia?

Dementia is not a disease itself, but a term used to describe the loss of intellectual or cognitive functions including memory loss, thinking, reasoning, judgment, concentration, attention, language, and perception. Dementia can be divided into two categories, reversible and irreversible, depending on the cause.

• Irreversible dementia is caused by diseases like Alzheimer’s (most common), multi-infarct or vascular dementia, Lewy Body Disease and Parkinson’s. These diseases often result in irreversible changes such as the loss of brain cells, shrinking brain size, plaques, and tangles developing in nerve cells of the brain, and reduced production of chemical messengers that pass from one nerve cell to another, which eventually die.

• Reversible dementia is usually caused by drugs, depression, infection, brain tumors, head injuries, etc. and when the cause is treated, the dementia is reduced or possibly eliminated completely.

Early signs of dementia may include: • Changes in short-term memory • Becoming anxious or withdrawn • Loss of appetite • Loss of initiative • Difficulty working with numbers • Trouble paying bills or making change • Difficulty communicating or using the wrong word • Easily persuaded to make unwise decisions • Short attention span • Inability to complete routine tasks If you are concerned that you or a loved one might be in the early stages of dementia, it’s important to seek medical attention sooner rather than later. When dementia is caught early enough, some medications have been known to slow down the disease process by acting on the chemical that helps nerve cells communicate.

Your doctor may suggest: • A complete medical evaluation including a physical, blood work, and X-rays to rule out treatable conditions.

• A mental status examination.

• A psychological examination to rule out depression or other emotional issues.

• A family interview, which will provide information about past and current problems, activities, and behaviors.

A few techniques for communicating with a person who has dementia include: • Always approach them from the front, stay calm, and get down at eye level.

•E stablish eye contact and use a gentle touch and voice to calm and reassure them.

• Call the person by their name and identify yourself.

• Speak slowly and allow them time to respond, using short simple sentences with one instruction at a time.

• Never yell, talk down to them, or ask them questions that require them to rely on their memory; this can be humiliating and frustrating for them.

Remember that your loved one did not “choose” to have dementia and cannot always control their behavior or reactions to certain situations. Treat them with the kindness and compassion that they deserve.

Whether you or your loved one need home care or hospice, we can help. Gemini Hospice and Gemini Home Care are familyowned and operated, with care and compassion being our main goals. For information about hospice, call 480-883-1353 or visit www.geminihospice.com. For information about home care, call 480-883-1750 or visit www.geminihomecareaz.com.

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Teen Myths About Sexually Transmitted Diseases

By Cyndi Ayoub, WHNP, iWomen’s Health Care Myth: You can’t get an STD the first time.

FACT: You can get any sexually transmitted disease the first time and any other time you have sex.

Myth: You can’t get the same STD twice.

FACT: You can get the same STD more than once. For instance, if you get chlamydia, receive treatment, and have a negative test for chlamydia, but then have sex with the same partner who did not receive treatment, you will get chlamydia again.

Myth: My partner says he/she is a virgin; we don’t need to worry about STDs. FACT: If you choose to have sex, you need to worry about STDs every time with every partner. He or she may have participated in forms of sex other than vaginal penetration and be carrying an STD. There is no way for you to be 100 percent sure that your partner is a virgin.

Myth: I would know if my partner or I have an STD (I would have signs or symptoms).

FACT: You can have an STD and have no symptoms at all. If you are sexually active, you should be screened for STDs at least once a year and with every new partner.

Myth: Only promiscuous or dirty people should get tested for STDs. FACT: All people should get tested for STDs. Even if you have only had one sexual partner, the smart choice would be to have yourself tested.

Myth: You can’t get an STD from oral or anal sex.

FACT: You can get a STD from oral and/or anal sex. Oral herpes and genital herpes can be passed through kissing, oral sex, vaginal sex, anal sex, and any skin-to-skin contact.

Myth: You can prevent STDs by washing your genitals after sex.

FACT: Washing after sex will not prevent STDs. The bacteria and viruses that cause STDs can pass into your body and infect you very quickly.

Myth: Having sex in a hot tub can prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

FACT: Bacteria and viruses that cause STDs can pass between partners no matter where you choose to have sex.

Myth: Birth control also prevents STDs. FACT: Birth control does not prevent STDs. The only exception is a condom. Condoms can be used as both birth control and STD prevention.

Myth: Condoms can prevent all STDs 100 percent of the time.

FACT: Condoms do not prevent all STDs 100 percent of the time.

Condoms can break, leak, slip, or fall off. Also, condoms only cover the tip and shaft of the penis. Contact with any uncovered part of the genitals can pass STDs from one partner to another.

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Myth: You can only get herpes if the person has a sore.

FACT: You can get herpes from a person before the sore appears.

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) starts to shed or release from the skin surface before the sore appears. Even with good condom use, your partner may still pass the virus to you.

Myth: You can treat all STDs by just taking some antibiotics.

FACT: There are some STDs that have no cure. HIV, AIDS, herpes (HSV), human papilloma virus (HPV), hepatitis B, and hepatitis C are all viruses that have no cure. Although you may not always have symptoms, once you become infected, you will have it for the rest of your life.

Myth: If I talk to a health care provider, they will tell my mom or dad that I’ve had sex.

FACT: Health care providers cannot release your private information to anyone (even your parents) without your permission. Providers can discuss your information with other medical professionals that may be involved in your care. You should be open and honest during your visits.

Myth: I need my parents’ permission to have an STD screening or take birth control.

FACT: You do not need your parent's permission to be tested for STDs or to start birth control. I encourage parents and teens to have open communication about sex. However, teens can seek and receive care in relation to sexual health without their parents’ knowledge or approval.

Myth: I’ve been seen by my health care provider, so I’ve been tested for STDs. FACT: Health care providers (doctors, nurses, etc.) do not routinely test for STDs unless you ask to be tested. You should never assume that any physical or lab work has included screening for STDs. Myth: I will have to get undressed and have an exam to test for STDs. FACT: STD testing can be performed with urine and blood samples and does not have to include an exam. However, if you have a sore, cut, or bump, I would recommend having an exam to allow your health care provider to accurately diagnose and treat you.

Myth: Abstinence is the only 100 percent effective way to prevent STDs and pregnancy.

FACT: This is true! Abstinence, or not having sex, is the only way to prevent all STDs and pregnancy 100 percent. Abstinence includes not participating in oral sex, vaginal sex, and/or anal sex.

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Move Over Allergy Shots! Oral Drops Provide a Host of Advantages

Stuart Agren, MD

By Stuart Agren, MD, Family Allergy Clinic

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llergies are rising rapidly in America, but the treatment options can be less than optimal. Many allergy sufferers depend on pills, nasal sprays, or inhalers to function, but the medications never treat the underlying problem — just its symptoms. And medications are often only partially effective and can have side effects, too.

Allergy shots can be a better option because they treat the underlying allergy, but they require patients to drive to the doctor’s office a couple of times a week for injections. In this busy day and age, it’s hard to squeeze that in.

Enter allergy drops! Under-the-tongue drops (also known as sublingual immunotherapy) have been around since the 1980s and are popular around the world — particularly in Europe where they account for more than 50 percent of allergy treatment.

As with shots, the drops start with an allergy serum containing extracts of common pollens and other allergens. The drops are dispensed under the tongue where they absorb into the bloodstream through special cells in the mouth. With consistent exposure to the serum, the body can develop an immunity to these allergens and stop overreacting to them in ways that lead to irritating symptoms.

Here in the U.S., more and more allergy sufferers are turning to allergy drops instead of shots due to several advantages: • Safer than shots: Drops do not carry the same degree of risk for anaphylactic reaction that allergy shots do.

• Easy, at-home administration: Because of their safety profile, drops can be taken at home. They can also be taken on the go, allowing travelers to continue treatment while they are out of town.

• More child-friendly: Allergy shots are often reserved for older children due to safety concerns, but drops are less age-restrictive. And kids are more willing to tolerate a few drops under the tongue than painful injections.

• For food allergies: Up until now, there have been no real options for food allergies except to simply avoid problem foods. But current research is showing sublingual drops to work for a variety of food allergies (wheat, dairy, eggs, fruits, veggies, etc.).

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• A ccelerated dosing: Shots are generally only recommended a couple of times a week, but drops can be given daily due to their safety profile. This allows patients to accelerate the treatment process.

Allergies cause a range of symptoms including hay fever, chronic cough and asthma, hives, eczema, sinus and ear infections, headaches, and fatigue.

(Food allergies can lead to eczema/hives, a swollen mouth/throat, and gas, bloating, diarrhea, etc.)

So are you a candidate for allergy treatment? Consider these factors: • Severity: If you rank your symptoms as a four or five (out of five) on a “misery scale,” you are likely severe enough to merit allergy testing and treatment through a physician, particularly if your discomfort persists for much of the year.

• Duration: If your symptoms last for multiple months, that’s a red flag, too. Over-the-counter medications are appropriate for short symptom bursts but not necessarily for allergies that extend more than four months per year.

Stuart Agren, MD, has successfully treated more than 15,000 allergy sufferers since he opened the Family Allergy Clinic in Mesa in 1986. He was voted by peers as a Phoenix Magazine “Top Doctor” and has served as an adjunct faculty member at Arizona State University. Contact his office at 480-827-9945 or online: www.FamilyAllergyClinic.com. They are located at 3048 E. Baseline Road, Suite 122, Mesa.

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foot health awareness month

What Your Feet Reveal About Your Health

Shah Askari, DPM

By Shah Askari, DPM, Tampe St. Luke's Hospital

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our feet can reveal vast information about your overall health.

From cold feet to cracked heels, your feet can provide important clues to what is actually going on inside your body. In fact, with a thorough examination of the feet, your physician may be able to detect health issues ranging from diabetes to circulation problems.

In observance of Foot Health Awareness Month, here are some of the top red flags to look out for: Cracked Heels Cracked heels can start with corns and calluses as a result of wearing flip-flops too often or standing for prolonged periods of time. They can also be the symptom of skin disorders or diabetes.

Hairless Feet or Toes Surprise! Hairy toes are healthy. That’s because poor circulation, usually caused by vascular disease, can make hair on the feet vanish.

Numb Feet Being unable to feel your feet or having a heavy pins-and-needles sensation is a hallmark sign of damage to the peripheral nervous system. The peripheral nervous system sends information to the brain through the spinal cord from every part of the body. The top cause of this condition is diabetes.

Cold Feet We’re not talking about the nervous pit in your stomach. People often complain of cold feet, especially women, and it may be nothing or it may be a symptom of an under-functioning thyroid. Another possible cause is poor circulation.

Sores That Will Not Heal These can be a major indicator of diabetes. Elevated blood glucose levels lead to nerve damage that will cause sores to go unnoticed.

Eventually these sores may lead to infections, or even amputation.

If you experience any of these foot issues, schedule an appointment with your doctor or podiatrist for further evaluation. To learn about ways to keep your feet healthy, the latest on neuropathy, diabetic foot wounds, and options for treatment, attend a free interactive seminar on foot health on Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. – noon at the Hilton Phoenix Chandler (2929 W. Frye Road, Chandler). To register for this free seminar, call 1-877-351-WELL (9355) or register online at tempestlukeshospital.com.

Swollen Feet Swollen ankles and feet are common and usually are not a cause for concern, especially after walking or standing for long periods of time.

However, feet and ankles that stay swollen can be a sign of something more serious ranging from diseases and injuries to infections.

Shah Askari, DPM, is a podiatrist on the medical staff at Mountain Vista Medical Center and Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital, and is in practice with Arizona Institute of Footcare Physicians. For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Askari, visit www.azfeet.com, or call 480-834-8804.

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Healthy Foods for a Beautiful Complexion

By Barbara Dryburgh, Independent Brand Partner, Nerium International

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hile we all crave a beautiful and youthful complexion, our skin, the largest organ of our body, functions primarily as a barrier to the many unhealthy elements of the outside world. Healthy is beautiful, and here are some of the best things that you can include on your weekly grocery list to maximize your healthy glow.

Omega-3 fatty acids and zinc are great for your complexion.

Omega-3 fatty acids help to reduce dryness and inflammation, and they also improve circulation to all parts of the body, including your skin, helping to slow the aging process. Zinc helps to reduce the production of sebum, a primary cause of acne, and it also helps in new cell production and the sloughing off dead skin, creating a healthy glow. Foods to include in this category are fish, flaxseed oil, and walnuts.

Vitamin C stimulates collagen production, tightening the skin and preventing wrinkles. We start to lose collagen in our early 30s and our skin begins to sag, increasing the appearance of aging. It also fights inflammation by neutralizing free radicals that damage cells causing premature aging, reflected in your face. Therefore, it is important to include the following healthy fruits and vegetables early on: oranges, grapefruits, acerola cherries, tomatoes, hot peppers, bell peppers, and sprouts.

Vitamin A aids in the production of new cells and the elimination of old ones. This process reduces dryness, producing a more youthful glow. The body naturally converts beta-carotene to vitamin A, which acts as an antioxidant, reducing cell damage and premature aging. Be sure to include foods rich in beta-carotene, such as carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, leafy greens, and mangoes in your daily diet.

Vitamin E, found in nuts, is another great antioxidant that combats the free radicals specifically generated from sun exposure. It also helps your skin hold in moisture, thus reducing dryness and giving a younger appearance. Almonds, pistachios, and walnuts are great natural choices for this important vitamin.

Be sure to include whole grains and avoid foods that are full of processed carbohydrates. Whole grains, particularly buckwheat, are great sources of Rutin and the B vitamins. Rutin is another powerful antioxidant that fights skin damage due to inflammation, while the B vitamins, especially biotin, help cells process fats. Two other sources of these two components are avocadoes and mushrooms.

Next time you go to the grocery store, be sure to include several of these food items on your list, and “feed your face” with a healthy diet for a more beautiful, healthier, overall you!

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