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Ramping Up Efforts to Increase Summer Blood Donations

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s the summer vacation season goes into full swing, so does United Blood Services’ effort to ramp up blood donations. Donor vacations prevent many organizations from holding blood drives in the summer months. The biggest impact is when high schools and colleges recess. As the state’s largest donor group, teens provide nearly 17 percent of all transfusions required by patients in 64 Arizona hospitals.

Holiday weeks, especially around Independence Day, are the most difficult times of the summer to meet patient blood needs.

That’s why United Blood Services is working now to ensure that patients have the lifesaving transfusions they need.

June 1 – August 31: “Summer Drive to Save Lives” Volkswagen Passat S Raffle All United Blood Services donors will be automatically entered to win a 2016 Passat S donated by your seven Valley Volkswagen dealers! Ten donors will be drawn as finalists to participate in the grand prize drawing.

June 2 – 6: Phoenix Comicon Blood Drive, Phoenix Convention Center, North Hall Super heroes are always big at the Phoenix Comicon. This year, you can become a real super hero by giving a lifesaving blood donation at Phoenix Comicon. Blood donors will receive a one-of-a-kind super hero themed gift and are automatically entered to win the 2016 VW Passat S. A ticket to Comicon is not needed to donate blood. Hours vary daily.

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O-Negative Blood In emergencies when there is no time to determine a patient’s blood type, doctors depend on O-negative to sustain life until the patient can be stabilized. An ample supply gives transfusion options when shortages of other blood types arise. Doctors also routinely rely on O-negative blood when premature babies and infants under 6 months old require lifesaving transfusions.

June 30 – July 8: Media Days Lifesaving Broadcast, United Blood Services’ Donor Centers The top reason cited for not donating blood is “No one asked me.” That’s why United Blood Services has partnered with media outlets Valley-wide to launch a community awareness campaign to Find the Hero in You. Give blood at any of the six Valley Donor Centers and be entered into six daily raffles to win a pair of roundtrip tickets to the Grand Canyon in appreciation for donating around the Independence Day holiday, courtesy of Grand Canyon Railway.

Sunday, July 3: Saving Arizona Blood Drive, Tempe Center for the Arts, 7am – 1pm Donate at Arizona’s largest blood drive, where one lucky donor will be drawn as one of the 10 finalists for the 2016 Volkswagen Passat S – the best odds of being drawn! The first 500 donors will take home vouchers for a free Whataburger and pair of D-backs tickets.

Details and Appointments: http://azhero.org/saveaz The need for blood donors has escalated since the beginning of the vacation season, especially for type O-negative, the universal blood type required by emergency and trauma patients. “Blood needs remain constant even though donations decline,” explained Audrey Jennings, United Blood Services’ District Director of Field Operations. “While we are enjoying holidays and summer vacations, it is important to remember that nearly 500 donors are needed every day,” Since blood has a shelf life of 42 days, today’s blood donors can save lives through the Independence Day holiday.

To make an appointment at any United Blood Services location, call 1-877-UBS-HERO (827-4376) or visit www.BloodHero.com (enter city or zip code).

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2016 Volume 4, Issue 6

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In The Community: Ramping Up Efforts to Increase Summer Blood Donations Physical: Balance Problems –Causes and Prevention

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Nutritional: Choosing Essential Oils for Life

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Emotional: Medications to Treat Behavior Problems Related to Alzheimer’s Disease

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Safety: Adapting Homes to Seniors’ Changing Needs

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Proactive Health: An Alkaline Diet- What Can It Do for You?

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Skin Health: 5 Tips for Protecting Your Skin During the Summer Months

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Financial Health: The Transition to Medicare

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Summer Safety: How to Beat the Heat

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Health Tips: Common Summer Illnesses

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Planning Ahead: Preparation Provides Peace of Mind

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Prolotherapy: A Safe and Effective Alternative to Cortisone Injections and Joint Replacement Surgery

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Men’s Health Awareness: Better Sleep and a Better Life

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t’s June, summer has arrived, along with the triple digit temperatures. This time of year we look forward to spending more time outdoors, enjoying back yard cookouts, swimming pools, the parks, lakes, fishing, etc. But for us here in the Valley of the Sun, a few extra precautions are needed to make sure our summer fun isn’t cut short by sunburns or heat related illness. A few safety precautions to keep in mind are: • Always wear sunscreen when outdoors • Drink plenty of water • Check car fluid levels and tires regularly • Watch out for neighbors, especially the elderly

Accidents happen in a matter of seconds. In most cases, it’s because of a distraction or being in too much of a hurry. Our busy world with modern technologies of smart phones often lead us to multi-tasking and not focusing on our surroundings and what we are doing; such as driving.

This summer, let’s be mindful of our surroundings and staying safe. When driving or watching kids in the pool, put the phone away, just a few seconds of distraction can have life altering affects and it’s just not worth the loss of a life.

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Balance Problems Causes and Prevention

Debi Reynolds

Submitted by Debi Reynolds, Director of Living Well, Generations at Agritopia

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ave you ever felt dizzy, lightheaded, or as if the room was spinning around you? These can be very troublesome sensations. If the feeling happens often, it could be a sign of a balance problem. Balance problems are among the most common reasons that older adults seek help from a doctor.

Nearly 8 million American adults report having a chronic problem with balance, and an additional 2.4 million American adults report having a chronic problem with dizziness.

Balance disorders are one reason older people fall. Falls and fall-related injuries, such as hip fractures, can have a serious impact on an older person’s life. If you fall, it could limit your activities or make it impossible to live independently. Many people often become more isolated after a fall.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of adults ages 65 years and older fall each year.

Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths.

Having good balance means being able to control and maintain your body’s position, whether you are moving or remaining still. An intact sense of balance helps you: • walk without staggering • get up from a chair without falling • climb stairs without tripping Good balance is important to help you get around, stay independent, and carry out daily activities.

Causes People are more likely to have problems with balance as they get older. But age is not the only reason these problems occur; there are other causes, too. Disturbances of the inner ear are the main cause. People feel unsteady or as if they were moving, spinning, or floating. Vertigo, the feeling that you or the things around you are spinning, is also a common symptom. In some cases, you can help reduce your risk for certain balance problems.

Diseases of the circulatory system, such as stroke, can also cause dizziness and other balance problems. Smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease increase the risk of stroke. Low blood pressure also can cause dizziness to occur.

BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) One of the most common balance disorders is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV. With BPPV, you experience a brief, intense feeling of vertigo that occurs when you change Page 6 — Healthy Cells Magazine — East Valley — ­ June 2016

the position of your head. You may also experience BPPV when rolling over to the left or right, upon getting out of bed in the morning, or when looking up for an object on a high or low shelf.

BPPV is more likely to occur in adults ages 60 and older but can also occur in younger people.

In BPPV, small calcium stones in the inner ear become displaced, causing a person to feel dizzy. The reason they become displaced is not known, although it may be caused by an inner ear infection, head injury, or aging.

Labyrinthitis The part of the inner ear that is responsible for balance is the labyrinth. When the labyrinth becomes infected or swollen, often through an ear infection such as otitis media, it can cause dizziness and loss of balance. This condition is called labyrinthitis. The labyrinth is the organ in your inner ear that helps you maintain your balance.

Upper respiratory infections and other viral infections as well as stress, fatigue, allergies, smoking, or alcohol use can also increase the risk for labyrinthitis Medications Balance problems can also result from taking certain medications. For example, some medicines, such as those that help lower blood pressure, can make a person feel dizzy. Ototoxic drugs are medicines that damage the inner ear. Sometimes, the damage lasts only as long as you take the drug; other times, it is permanent. Some antibiotics are ototoxic. If your medicine is

ototoxic, you may feel off balance. Check with your doctor if you notice a problem while taking a medication.

Ménière’s Disease Mèniére’s disease affects adults of any age, and the cause is unknown but has been linked to a change in the volume of fluid in the inner ear. It causes a person to experience: • vertigo • hearing loss that comes and goes • tinnitus, which is a ringing or roaring in the ears • a feeling of fullness in the ear Prevention There are many ways to treat balance disorders. Treatments will vary depending on the cause. See your doctor if you are experiencing dizziness, vertigo, or other problems with your balance.

Your diet and lifestyle can help you manage certain balancerelated problems. For example, by eating low-salt or salt-free foods and steering clear of caffeine and alcohol, you can make its symptoms less severe. Balance problems due to high blood pressure can be managed by eating less sodium, maintaining a healthy weight, and exercising.

The ear infection otitis media is most common in children, but adults can get it, too. You can help prevent otitis media by washing your hands frequently. Also, get a flu shot every year to stave off flu-related ear infections. If you still get an ear infection, see a doctor immediately before it becomes more serious.

Do you take medication? If so, ask your doctor if your medicine is ototoxic, or damaging to the ear. Ask if other drugs can

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Sometimes it cannot. However, your doctor will help you get the medicine you need while trying to reduce unwanted side effects.

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Choosing Essential Oils for Life

By Marga L. Cullumber, Health Instructor, His Best 4 Health

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earning to use essential oils in your daily life is a healthy choice. There are many oils to choose from; however, there are ten everyday oils I recommend for supporting ten systems of the body. Pure, unadulterated essential oils have many potential benefits. These oils have been around for thousands of years and are used daily to enhance millions of lives all over the world.

You can use essential oils in various ways. Three of the most common ways to use essential oils are: 1. Aromatherapy: inhaling/smelling them directly 2. Topically: applying them directly to the skin on the area in need 3. Internally: taking them by capsule form or simply placing a drop or two under the tongue Peppermint, for example, is a multi-purpose oil that helps combat mental and physical fatigue, aids in digestion, promotes healthy respiratory function, and will even enhance the flavor of your water while blessing you with health! The beauty of oils as

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Skeletal/Muscular System: Wintergreen Cardiovascular System: Lavender Endocrine System: Frankincense Digestive System: Lemon Nervous System: Cedarwood Respiratory System: Peppermint Immune/Lymphatic System: Cinnamon & Cloves Urinary System: Lemongrass Integumentary (Skin) System: Melaleuca (Tea Tree) Reproduction System: Bergamot

medicines is that they don’t have the negative side effects which often come with the synthetic, chemical-based drugs more often used today. Many of the oils can also be used in your kitchen along with your spices or by completely replacing them.

When using essential oils in the kitchen and in recipes, you’ll want to make sure you only use 100 percent therapeutic-grade essential oils. Like any other item in your kitchen, you should read the label. Some essential oils will have “external use only” on the label. This tells us that they are not 100 percent pure therapeuticgrade and are more than likely toxic to the body because something has been added to the oil. All essential oils are not equal in their purity.

Essential oils make baking and cooking a happy experience.

Lemon essential oil is one of the most useful oils to have on hand.

It’s fresh, zesty aroma is refreshing, while the antioxidant d-limonene adds many health benefits. You can use lemon essential oil in place of any fresh lemon, lemon zest, or lemon extract. Keep in mind that eight drops of lemon essential oil equals about one teaspoon of pure lemon extract. You will find many other essential oils to have in your kitchen, such as basil, black pepper, clove, cinnamon, orange, peppermint, spearmint, rosemary, and oregano!

Voilà! Enjoy and have fun in the kitchen with essential oils!

Essential oils contain life because of the lifeblood of the plant.

The life force in a plant is sustained by sunlight via photosynthesis.

That life force is then transferred directly to the human’s physical body that consumes the plant or plant blood, so to speak, found in the essential oil. This is the way God designed life-giving energy to be passed from one living thing to another. Think of a candle and how it can be used to pass light from one candle to another. This is the same idea.

Essential oils are very special, God-created, natural substances.

They have a special makeup all their own for healing, and their fragrance and flavor are beyond any other. Their healing power has been known and used over the centuries, and today, many are considering them over other choices we have. God intended us to use plants for our food and for our medicines.* He wants us to take responsibility for our own health using wisdom and good old-fashioned common sense when it comes to what we choose to eat and how we choose to heal our bodies.

There are seven principles to living a healthier lifestyle that I teach in the “Get Healthy, Stay Balanced” classes. Learn more about essential oils by attending one of my many essential oil classes.

Health — it’s a matter of choice... yours! *Genesis 1:29, Ezekiel 47:12, Revelation 22:2 Marga Cullumber is a health and lifestyle coach, teacher, encourager, and a woman of outstanding excellence and truth (even when it hurts). Marga has been trained as a health minister and coach through Hallelujah Acres, founded by George Malkmus.

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Medications to Treat Behavior Problems Related to Alzheimer’s Disease

Leslie A. Davis, CDP

Part 2 of 2 Submitted by Leslie A. Davis, Certified Dementia Practitioner, The Summit at Sunland Springs

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xamples of behavior problems that can occur in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and several other types of dementia are restlessness, anxiety, depression, trouble sleeping, and aggression. Experts agree that medications to treat these behavior problems should be used only after other strategies that don’t use medicine have been tried.

Tips for Challenging Behaviors: • Smile and Be Positive: The best way to start off each day is with a smile and an uplifting, soft tone in your voice. If your loved one starts the day with a pleasant morning, chances are much higher that the positive mood will continue throughout the remainder of the day.

• Give Encouragement vs. Direction: Allow your loved one to continue helping with tasks that they can still do for themselves. If your loved one feels like they’re being treated like a child or as if they’re stupid, agitation and acting out in a negative way is sure to follow.

• Redirect: Redirection is a key tool to avoiding agitation, anger, etc.

Ask about a subject you know they are interested in, or try asking for help or advice. When they’re upset about a certain subject, try asking, “Can you help me?” Someone actually asking for their advice will probably stop them in their tracks, but continue on: “Can you tell me about the crops you grew on your farm?” Use whatever subject you know they liked to discuss prior to AD. Use any topic that will redirect their thoughts to another, more pleasant topic.

• W alk Away and Come Back Later: Try to find a pattern for when your loved one does better with showering—morning, afternoon, or evening time. If they become agitated, walk away.

You may have to put it off and try again later or even another day. Try to avoid the word “shower.” Try “spa time,” or focus on the activity they’re excited about doing that day, and talk about that while you turn the shower on.

If non-medicinal techniques don’t work, and the person with AD continues to be upset, restless, depressed, or aggressive, he or she may need medicine. Talk with the doctor about which medications are safest and most effective to help with these problems.

last month’s article, remember that some medications have both generic and brand names.

See the chart for the list of medications used to help with depression, aggression, restlessness, and anxiety.

Antidepressants are drugs used to treat depression and worry (also called anxiety).

Anticonvulsants are drugs sometimes used to treat severe aggression.

Medications to be used with caution: Some medications, such as sleep aids, anti-anxiety drugs, and antipsychotics, should only be taken by a person with AD: • A fter the doctor has explained all the risks and side effects of the medication.

• After other, safer medications have not helped treat the problem.

You will need to watch closely for side effects from these medications.

Sleep aids are used to help people get to sleep and stay asleep.

People with AD should NOT use these drugs on a regular basis because they make the person more confused and more susceptible to fall.

Anti-anxiety drugs are used to treat agitation. These drugs can cause sleepiness, dizziness, falls, and confusion. Therefore, doctors recommend using them only for short periods of time.

Antipsychotics are drugs used to treat paranoia, hallucinations, agitation, and aggression. Side effects of using these drugs can be serious, including increased risk of death in some older people with dementia. They should ONLY be given to people with AD when the doctor agrees that the symptoms are severe.

Medications that people with AD should not take:

Remember the following tips when dispersing medications: • Use the lowest dose possible.

• W atch for side effects. Be prepared to stop a medication if adverse effects occur.

• Allow the medicine a few weeks to take effect.

Educate yourself on the medication being prescribed to your loved one: Information about medications changes over time. Check with the doctor, AD specialist, or pharmacist about the latest information. The doctor may prescribe newer drugs with different names than those listed in this guide. Also, as I mentioned in Page 10 — Healthy Cells Magazine — East Valley — ­ June 2016

Anticholinergic drugs are used to treat multiple medical problems, such as sleeping problems, stomach cramps, incontinence, asthma, motion sickness, and muscle spasms. Side effects, such as confusion, can be serious for a person with AD. These drugs should NOT be given to a person with AD. You might talk with the person’s doctor about other, safer drugs.

The key is to try behavior modification techniques to induce positive behavior instead of just focusing on the negative behavior that you’re seeing. One technique might be to try to “redirect” their train of thought with a topic you know they really enjoy, and see if

they’ll start a conversation with you. Try to start each day with a smile and soft voice, perhaps with some pleasant music playing, or try opening the windows to let the sunlight in. Never argue or correct them. If their facts are off, that’s okay. They aren’t hurting anything by telling you an incorrect fact, but by your correcting them or arguing a fact with them, you’re likely going to cause anger, agitation, and aggression. These behaviors will only make your day harder.

If you’ve tried all these techniques, and the behaviors are just not manageable, then medication is encouraged. I’ve seen remarkable turnaround with just a little “tweaking” of medication. Your doctor can help you determine the best medications for your loved one’s needs.

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Medications and Their Uses Brand Name:

Generic Name:

Antidepressant Medications: Celexa® (Sa-LEKS-a) Remeron® (REM-er-on), Zoloft® (ZO-loft)

Citalopram (SYE-tal-oh-pram) Mirtazepine (MUR-taz-a-peen) Sertraline (SUR-truh-leen)

Anticonvulsant Medications: Depakote® (DEP-uh-cote) Tegretol® (TEG-ruh-tall) Trileptal® (tri-LEP-tall)

Sodium Valproate (so-DEE-um VAL-pro-ate) Carbamazepine (KAR-ba-maz-ee-peen) Oxcarbazepine (oks-kar-BAZ-eh-peen)

Sleep Aids: Ambien® (AM-bee-un) Lunesta® (lu-NES-ta) Sonata® (SO-nah-ta)

Zolpidem (zole-PI-dem) Eszopiclone (ess-ZOP-eh-klone) Zaleplon (ZAL-ee-plon)

Anti-anxiety Medications: Ativan® (AT-eh-van) Klonopin® (KLON-uh-pin)

Lorazepam (lor-AZ-eh-pam) Clonazepam (kol-NAY-zeh-pam)

Antipsychotic Medications: Risperdal® (RISS-per-doll) Risperidone (riss-PAIR-eh-dohn) Seroquel® (SAIR-o-kwell) Quetiapine (KWE-tye-uh-peen) Zyprexa® (zye-PREKS-uh) Olanzapine (o-LAN-zuh-peen) Anticholinergic Medications That Should Be Avoided Include: Ipratropium (EYE-pra-troe-pee-um) Atrovent® (AT-row-vent) Albuterol (AL-bu-ter-all) Combivent® (COM-bi-vent) DuoNeb® (DO-oh-neb) Ipratropium and albuterol Spiriva® (SPY-ree-vah) Tiotropium (TEE-oh-tro-pee-um)

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Adapting Homes to Seniors’ Changing Needs Submitted by Sheriolyn Curry, CSA, Comfort Keepers Inc.

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ore Americans are choosing to “age in place.” That is, they opt to stay in their homes rather than move to alternative retirement settings.

But that often means they must modify their home, so it’s not a danger to their safety and health when their physical abilities change.

A new career field has risen to address this need: the Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS), a program of the National Association of Home Builders. Certified individuals assess homes to identify and recommend modifications to prevent injuries from falls and other risks.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), one-third of Americans age 65 and over fall each year. The CDC adds that environmental factors lead to about half of all falls that occur at home. In addition to tripping hazards and poor lighting, these factors include a lack of needed modifications, such as bathroom grab bars, handicapped showers, stair railings and ramps.

Home modifications help seniors maintain quality of life. They often prevent injuries that lead to a loss of independence and early admission to an assisted living or long-term care facility.

The following are examples of commonly recommended modifications with minimal costs: • Provide railings on both sides of all exterior and interior staircases.

• Ensure exterior walkways and driveways, interior hallways, and rooms are well lit and free of debris, obstructions, and clutter.

• Make sure each room has a sufficient number of outlets. This will prevent the senior from using extension cords that may run across a room and cause falls.

• Switch round doorknobs for lever handles. Lever handles are easier to open when a person is managing arthritis. .

• Install grab bars next to toilets and in showers and tubs.

• Change out faucets with round knobs to ones with lever handles.

• Replace standard light switches with rocker-style switches • Add non-slip surfaces to tubs and shower floors.

• Provide a shower seat for bathing.

• Raise electrical outlets and lower light switches so they can be easily reached, even from a sitting position.

The following items may cost more, but their investment may be worth the cost to enable the senior or disabled adult to live in the home: • Modify at least one entrance so that it is step free and wheelchair and walker accessible. This also allows for easy passage of wheeled luggage and other items you may be bringing into the home.

• Modify interior door widths so that they are wheelchair and walker accessible.

• Replace the toilet with one that is taller, 17 to 19 inches high, to make it easier to use.

• Replace flooring with non-slip flooring or low-pile carpet that is easy for walkers and wheelchairs to roll over.

• Replace bathtubs with walk-in or roll-in showers to accommodate older individuals who have difficulty walking.

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Shedding Light on Home Modification When modifying a home for a senior, don’t forget the importance of good lighting. Seniors need two to three times as much light in order to see as well as younger people.

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proactive health

An Alkaline Diet What Can It Do for You?

By Michael Haught, LMT, Keystone Body Therapies teas. These foods have more alkaline to reduce the effects of all the acids we ingest and that our bodies naturally produce. An alkaline lifestyle will also make the body rich in nutrients that it needs to function. Most grains, beans, meats, dairy products, fast food, and processed foods are more acidic and will lower the body’s pH levels. We also produce many acids as a by-product of muscle movement. If the body is in an acidic state, it will have to pull nutrients and minerals from the bones, teeth, and organs in order to get to a neutral pH state. It has to work harder, and this makes it more vulnerable to disease and viruses.

In conclusion, feeding your body the right types of foods and supplements allows better and healthier functions of all its systems. You will put less stress on the body, feel better, have less pain, and increase overall wellness!

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here are many different ways to keep your body healthy.

One way is to alkalize your diet, which focuses on neutralizing the excess acid in your body to restore and balance its natural pH levels. Disease and dysfunction flourish in an acidic system. When we keep the body in a neutral pH state, we reduce the ability of disease and dysfunction to survive.

Having an acidic body can lead to many issues. They are noticeable on the surface, in the skin and hair, and even deeper, in the organs of the body. They can also be minor to severe. An acidic body can present these symptoms in the form of digestive issues (gastritis, acid reflux, ulcers), dry or pale skin and hives, thin and brittle nails and hair, brittle teeth, sensitive teeth and gums, headaches, higher risk of infections, inflammation, leg cramps, low energy, muscle and joint pain, feelings of depression, and nervousness.

In a neutral pH state, the body will perform better all around.

The skin will appear more elastic and youthful, muscles and joints will be hydrated and function better, energy levels will rise, digestive system functions will increase, yeast production in the body will decrease, sleep will become deeper and more restful, and it will be less prone to colds, headaches, and viruses.

The best foods to eat to maintain neutral pH levels in the body are most dark green vegetables, herbs, nuts, seeds, and herbal

A combination of massage therapy and an alkaline diet can help your body perform to its highest levels. Call Keystone Body Therapies at 480-686-8647, or stop by our clinic today to find out more about our great services, alkaline boosting products, and how they can work together to create a healthier you!

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skin health

5 Tips for Protecting Your Skin During the Summer Months

By Derma Health

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efore we can get too comfortable with spring, the summer sun will be in full affect. Everyone will want to break out their sandals, shorts, bathing suits, and their favorite pair of sunglasses. But with beach bum attire and pretty sundresses come the dangers that coincide with spending prolonged time in the sun. Not only does the sun instigate skin cancer, it also speeds the aging process, leaving behind wrinkles, sun spots, freckles, uneven skin tone, and sunburns. Taking preventive measures this summer is necessary to keep your hemlines short and exposure to the sun minimal. Remember that sunscreen is not just for the beach or poolside cocktails; it is for every time you step outside—to shop at the farmers market or to walk the dog. Never head outdoors without wearing sunscreen.

Summer Sun Breakdown: The Difference Between UVA and UVB Rays Exposing yourself to the sun is not necessarily bad for us; in fact, it is our main source of Vitamin D. But too much time in the sun can have serious side effects on your health and well-being. The ideal amount of time in the sun is 15 minutes, preferably before 10am or after 2pm. The hours between Page 14 — Healthy Cells Magazine — East Valley — ­ June 2016

10am and 2pm are when the sun’s rays are the harshest. Your exposure during this time can be 10 percent UVB and 90 percent UVA—a combination that increases the chances of melanoma, a deadly form of skin cancer. So, what is the difference between UVA and UVB rays?

UVA: UVA rays are the longest wavelength of the sun, penetrating your inner layers of skin. Many people have already been exposed to high amounts of UVA rays throughout their lifetime. UVA rays are less intense than UVB, but UVA rays are 30–50 times more evident and are present throughout the daylight hours, even on cloudy days. This is why it is even more important to make wearing sunscreen a habit. Another downside to the UVA rays is that they are one of the main contributors to wrinkles and sunspots, speeding up the aging process significantly.

UVB: These pesky rays are the main culprit behind sunburns. Different than UVA rays, which penetrate the inner (dermis) section of the skin, UVB rays concentrate on the skin’s outer (epidermis) layers. The UVB rays differ throughout the day in regards to intensity but still have the ability to cause sun damage.

Now that you are aware of the two main types of sun exposure, here are our top five tips to help protect your skin during the summer months: Tip #1: Make applying sunscreen a daily habit. It is the best way to help keep your skin protected from the harmful effects of the sun. Apply sunscreen 20 minutes before going outside, giving the product time to absorb into the skin. For those who apply makeup in the morning, make sure to purchase products that have SPF built in. Furthermore, look for products that offer protection from both UVA and UVB rays. Additionally, ensure you are protected throughout the day by reapplying SPF every few hours or more if necessary. If you are at the beach, reapply after getting wet.

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Tip #2: For skincare regimens, it is important to find an SPF moisturizer that can provide you with sun protection and the moisture your skin needs to prevent aging and dryness. This is even more important for those who use cleanser with salicylic or glycolic acid. These types of cleansers can make sun damage even more prevalent, even increasing the amount of damage your skin receives in the sun’s rays.

Tip #3: Know your SPF factor, and do your research. SPF stands for “sun protection factor” and provides the length of time you can spend in the sun. For example, if your skin turns red after 10 minutes of sun exposure, an SPF 15 should allow you to spend up to 150 minutes in the sun without burning. Make sure to know what type of SPF works best for your skin.

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Tip #4: Do your best to stay out of the sun during peak UVA and UVB times. The rule to live by is: the less time you spend in the sun during the hottest hours of the day, the less sun damage you will have. For those who exercise outdoors, try early morning hours or late evenings to avoid the harmful radiation.

Tip #5: It may sound a little strange, but ditching your tanks and shorts and opting for more clothing can provide you with an added layer of sun protection. Light, airy fabrics in light colors can keep you cool without exposing your skin to the harmful rays of the sun. Many fashion manufacturers are even working toward offering consumer clothing with SPF built in.

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feature story

Individualized Integrated Women’s Health Care

Phillip Garza, MD and David Kells, MD “There is uniqueness to what we offer and it’s a blessing goal is to care for women for their lifetime.”

focus his practice on what really matters: the patients. Always mindful of his patient’s desires, Dr. Kells does his utmost to give women the type of care they want, while providing the knowledge, expertise, and oversight to promote healthy choices for obstetrical and gynecologic care.

n today’s environment of health care confusion it is important for women to know who they select as their medical provider matters.

The days of small privately owned medical offices owned and operated by medical physicians are harder and harder to find. As a patient you want your provider to be invested in your care and well being. Who would be more invested than the practice owner?

The iWomen’s Health Care clinic, established by Dr. David Kells in 1998, is the result of a physician casting aside the medical status quo to

Exclusive Integrative Practice iWomen’s Health Care offers an innovative care model, providing an individualized approach for women to ensure optimal health and wellness, at any age of a women’s life, from adolescence into her senior years. “We partner with our patients to develop a specific, personalized plan of care tailored ‘just for her,” says Dr. Kells. iWomen’s Health Care gives women — an individualized integrated approach—when it comes to prenatal care and birthing.

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We listen to the patient and try to accommodate their needs and desires without imposing what we think is right and wrong. Often there isn’t necessarily a right or wrong way to approach a situation but enlisting the patient’s preferences allows us to help guide them to what we feel will offer the best opportunity for success and satisfaction.

Often we hear expectant mothers say they do not know they have options for their birth experience. Other moms and dads know exactly what they want, for example, a “home birth” because the experience seems more intimate and personal. But home births have a huge burden of responsibility. Patients are comforted having a provider who is sensitive to the idea of personalizing the birth experience as much as possible without compromising the providers’ ability to effectively respond to an adverse situation. We like to offer moms a place where the approach to prenatal care is positive and comforting knowing that our goals are to understand their goals.

Midwifery Dr. Kells was inspired by evidence suggesting that integrating midwives could reduce the number of c-sections while improving patient compliance, pregnancy outcomes, and overall patient satisfaction. This integration has fit perfectly with his model of a patient centered home, and has indeed improved both the quality of his practice and the satisfaction of his patients. He believes that the two professions are mutually beneficial and expectant mothers would benefit from the two professions working collectively to improve outcomes in the safest manner.

As a leader in East Valley women’s care, iWomen’s Health Care was one of the first practices in the area to offer the option of a midwiferysupported prenatal care and birth experience. At iWomen’s Health Care, the midwife and physician work together, you get the services of both if it’s your preference. If your pregnancy becomes high risk, you can continue to see the midwife because we work together for the benefit of our patients. If you end up needing a c-section, your midwife, who you’ve developed a relationship with, can still be there to support you.

A Deeper Look at Patient Health: Intentionally Small practice We see many health care practices growing larger with multiple offices and many physicians. For appointments and regular healthcare, this may work, but if you want to have “your” doctor deliver

Our certified Nurse Midwife, Maria Drury, graduated from Frontier University in 2011. Before becoming a midwife, she was a Registered Nurse for eleven years including eight years as a Labor and Delivery RN at Chandler Regional Medical Center. “As a nurse, I loved helping women during childbirth, which led me to pursue a Master’s Degree in Midwifery. Maria believes it’s important to listen to each patient and help them achieve their preferred birth plan while prioritizing the safety of both baby and mother.

Treating each patient as an individual and enjoy being a part of the entire pregnancy, both before and after delivery makes iWomen’s Health Care a perfect place for Maria to practice because of the shared philosophy of care.

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your baby and you have 8, 12 or more OB doctors working within a practice, your chances of your doctor being on the rotation and available is reduced drastically.

Dr. Kells has a team of just two physicians, Dr. Phillip Garza MD and himself. Dr. Phillip Garza, originally from New Jersey joined iWomen’s Health Care from Colorado six months ago. He had been with a hospital based practice and wanted to have the opportunity to practice in a small practice much as his father had in his youth.

Additional support staff includes Maria Drury, Certified Nurse Midwife, and Gina Faupel, ARDMS, Medical Diagnostic Sonographer.

Our team of talented professionals and medical assistants, with their many years of experience in providing excellent healthcare, gives a wide range of integrated obstetrics and gynecological services to promote wellness and assist with family planning. Here, we put a premium on getting to know our patients personally to provide the highest quality of care.

A Message from David Kells, MD,

Recommendation Come with an idea of what you want but have an open mind. If you are not sure what you want, ask what are my options? Don’t be afraid to ask questions and express your concerns. Pregnancy should be a happy, good experience, and if you are worrying about something, it can interfere with your experience.

Get to know your doctor and share your thoughts and expectations.

Make sure your doctor understands your needs and goals and is willing to accommodate when possible. For example, allowing mom to labor in alternative positions, doing what makes her most comfortable, even if it’s not the “normal” methods.

Education Dr. Kells attended the University Of Colorado School Of Medicine in Denver. After completing his Ob/Gyn internship and residency at Maricopa Medical Center, he went on to gain experience in a large multi-specialty group before opening his private practice. Dr. Kells also served on the Perinatal Safety Committee for Dignity Health and the Physician’s Advisory Committee.

iWomen’s Health Care is a boutique style practice that believes in partnering with patients for care.

For information or to schedule a consultation call 480.855.5900, email: info@iwomenshealthcare.com or visit www.iwomenshealthcare.com. Se habla español.

“Your care, your comfort, our expertise!”

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I liked two things when I was growing up: science and helping people. In college, I came to see medicine as the best fusion of the two.

I chose my specialty because it is fulfilling. As an Obstetrician I’m privileged to guide families during some of the most exciting events of their life. As a Gynecologist, I enjoy continuing to care for women year after year. I am blessed by patient loyalty and mutual respect. I feel honored to see their lives evolve over time. Obviously when there are concerns we focus on a care plan but when there are no concerns we discuss “life” and the joys and challenges that come with living. Preventative is an integral part of well visits. Obstetrics and gynecology is the perfect specialty for me because it’s extremely people-focused—everyone who knows me will tell you I love talking to people and making them smile.

I started my career working at a large multi-specialty group; after a few years, I wanted more personal freedom to deliver better, more personalized care. When the opportunity arose, I took the chance and opened my own practice bringing my experience and skills from a high-volume practice to a more intimate, personal tailored boutique.

Today, 25 years later, we are intentionally a small practice compared to others in the area. Our size allows us to provide more individualized care to patients. We’re able to better monitor our patients’ physical, psychological, and social well-being throughout the childbearing cycle and offer education, counseling, and assistance. Plus, unlike large group practices, our patients know exactly which physician or midwife will be there during their labor and delivery.

To me, practicing medicine is an honor; the birthing experience is something fun, exciting, and worth celebrating—I want my patients to feel that way too. I humbly predict that the trend of having physician owned medical practices will come back into vogue. We will continue to partner with those discerning women that appreciate the subtle but meaningful difference of what is offered at iWomen’s Health Care.

financial health

The Transition to Medicare

By Patty Vieira, Independent Agent, Arizona Senior Health

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he transition from an individual plan to Medicare can be filled with lots of questions. Often, people have been on group plans from their employer, where they haven’t been required to pay a premium. Some have been self –employed and on individual plans that are extremely expensive. As a person approaches retirement or age 65, they must decide what to do about health insurance.

First, you start receiving bundles of mail from all the various insurance companies. Medicare sends you a very large book with all the plans that exist, all the major insurance carriers send you pamphlets telling you why you should pick them, next comes all the insurance agents and your mailbox explodes daily.

A broker can be a life saver by helping you navigate through all the various insurance options and research what plans your doctors accept, coordinate the plans and benefits that will benefit you most and incorporate the insurance plans you’re comfortable with. This can save you time and money and help avoid lots of frustration.

Brokers can also help decide if a special needs plan is right for you. Many people are not aware special needs plans exist to help people with certain medical conditions. They are designed to reduce the out of pocket expense for certain medical conditions like diabetes and some heart diseases. Companies providing these plans frequently offer reduced co-payments and special enrollment periods.

Overall, a broker has your best interest at heart. With multiple companies to offer a client and the compensation being the same, you can feel good that their recommendation is truly for your benefit.

If you have questions or need help knowing what plan is best for you, Patty’s complementary services are available by email: pattyjvieira@gmail.com, visit www.insurancebypatty.com, or call 480-220-7233, With 30 years of experience, I can simplify insurance quotes and policy terms so you can understand them.

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summer safety

How to Beat the Heat

By Cathy Peterson, Gemini Hospice LLC

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on’t wait until you “feel thirsty” before you drink water in the hot Arizona summer months. Unfortunately, as we age, we lose the ability to determine when we are thirsty, so it is very important to continually drink water throughout the day to avoid dehydration.

Although hot weather alone can be dangerous, when combined with humidity and other pre-existing health issues, it can be deadly. Any combination of these, which can push your core body temperature to 104 degrees, can cause confusion, strange behavior, loss of memory, and an inability to think clearly. When your system starts to go haywire, it puts excessive stress on the heart and your organs can begin to fail. The brain and central nervous systems are particularly sensitive to high temperatures, which can lead to more serious conditions like heat exhaustion and even heat strokes.

Some other signs to look for are dizziness, rapid or strong pulse, fatigue, decreased urination, unconsciousness, nausea and vomiting, convulsions and shortness of breath. When these symptoms occur, it’s important to get the body temperature down, with cold cloths or a cool bath. If symptoms do not improve or get worse, call 911.

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Cathy Peterson

Ways to Stay Cool • Avoid caffeine and alcohol, which can act as a diuretic and promote dehydration • Eat water-filled fruits such as watermelon, cucumbers, and grapes • Carry around a spray bottle with chilled water inside • Visit air-conditioned facilities • Put a container of ice in front of a fan to cool the air as it blows • Spray your sheets with cool water at night before you go to bed • Go to an indoor ice-skating rink Have a safe summer!

If you or a loved one needs hospice, we can help. Gemini Hospice is family owned and operated with care and compassion being our main goals. For information about Hospice, call 480-883-1353 or visit www. geminihospice.com.

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health tips

Common Summer Illnesses

By Erik Cohen, MD, FastMed Urgent Care

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or most people, warm summer months mean trips to the beach, lazy days by the pool, hikes in the woods, and grilling out in the evenings. But sometimes all the fun and games of summer can come to a halt due to common summer illnesses. Before you dive into your pool, join in a game of beach volleyball, or take a hike through the woods to your favorite waterfall, take the time to learn about some common illnesses that could prevent you from having fun this summer.

Watch for These 5 Common Summer Illnesses 1. Bug Bites—Insects such as mosquitoes, ticks, chiggers, and spiders enjoy the summer weather just as much as we do, but, unfortunately, bites from these insects can cause illness and infection.

Mosquitos can transmit viruses such as West Nile virus and yellow fever, and ticks can transmit diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

2. Recreational Water Illnesses (RWIs)—Different types of bacteria can be transmitted through water used for recreational purposes, such as swimming pools, hot tubs, and lakes, and cause infection.

Some of the most common diseases spread through water include Giardia, Crypto, Norovirus, and E. Coli. Swimming can also cause water to become trapped in the ear canal and grow bacteria, causing swimmer’s ear, a type of painful ear infection.

3. Food Poisoning—Warm summer temperatures are the perfect environment for bacteria that like to grow and live on your food. In fact, the USDA states that foodborne illnesses do increase during the summer months due to warm temperatures and the fact that

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more people cook outside without access to the same safety controls they would have in a kitchen, such as refrigerators and sinks for hand washing.

4. Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac—Going on a hike, camping in the woods, and working in the yard are all fun summer activities, but they also increase your chances of coming into contact with poison ivy, oak, and sumac. People who are allergic to these poisonous plants typically experience a red, itchy, and uncomfortable rash.

However, this doesn’t mean you have to avoid doing your favorite activities in order to prevent getting it. You can often prevent coming into contact with poison ivy, oak, and sumac by learning how to identify the plants and wearing long sleeves and pants when walking in areas where they might grow.

5. Heat-Related Illnesses—Heat from the sun may feel nice while you are taking a dip in the pool, but too much sun can be a bad thing.

Heat-related illnesses occur when your body loses the ability to cool itself off, typically due to prolonged exposure to hot temperatures.

This content is not intended to diagnose health problems or take the place of professional medical care. Erik Cohen, MD is a physician at FastMed Urgent Care, working at the Chandler, Florence, and Scottsdale locations. For more information or to contact Dr. Cohen, visit www.FastMed.com.

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planning ahead

Preparation Provides Peace of Mind

By Vasilios “Voss” Speros, Pre-Planning Advisor, Legacy Funeral Home

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ne of the biggest advantages to building a sound end-of-life plan is that it reduces or eliminates entirely the need for your family to make some very difficult financial and emotional decisions while in the state of mind that accompanies the loss of a loved one. They can relax, knowing that those decisions have already been made, and the services have already been paid for in advance. This can give you and your family precious “peace of mind” in the days ahead.

guaranteed. You will never have to pay more for the items you have already paid for.

Another point we’d like to stress: when you pre-plan with Legacy Funeral Home, your plan will go where you go. No matter where you reside at the time of your passing, no matter what funeral home you choose to work with, your plan will be transferable to any funeral home in the United States.

Top Reasons to Pre-Plan Your Funeral Advanced planning offers you and your family time to research your options and make well-informed decisions without feeling rushed.

There are also many payment options available to finance your preplanned funeral that are not available at the time of death. When you prepay for your end-of-life plan, your estate will owe nothing to pay for funeral expenses. You can lock in today’s prices, and more of your assets and insurance proceeds will go directly to your family.

Creating a plan for your final affairs not only simplifies the funeral process for your family, it also eases the stress of them trying to decide what you would have wanted. Your surviving family members can feel confident knowing that you have already made those decisions yourself.

It’s About Peace of Mind By pre-planning with us, you’re assured that your final wishes are known. This relieves your family of the burden of making difficult decisions under emotional duress. Through pre-funding your plan, expenses will be covered when you need them to be. That’s guaranteed.

Our plans offer a variety of payment options to fit most everyone.

Choose the payment option that’s right for you.

Does Pre-Planning Require Prepayment?

The simple answer is: no. You can set plan to paper by simply recording your wishes, and leave it for your family to pay for your desired services at the time of your passing. Or you can protect you and your family from inflation by pre-funding your plan. This ensures your expenses will be covered when you need them to be.

When you choose to pre-fund your final arrangements, your money is put in a state-approved trust account or top-rated insurance company until required. After your pre-plan is paid for in full, our price is Page 22 — Healthy Cells Magazine — East Valley — ­ June 2016

Ready to get started? Legacy Funeral Home offers package plans with pricing that is comparable to any funeral home in Arizona. We strive to offer affordable plans for any budget without sacrificing the care and service that a family-owned funeral home should offer. You are always welcome to come into one of our two locations in Chandler or Peoria to see for yourself what we have to offer you or your loved one. You will find a caring, compassionate staff and beautiful facilities.

Request a personal appointment with a Legacy Funeral Home preplanning advisor. Please contact us for an appointment at 480-725-9696 (office), 602-531-5141 (cell), or email Voss@azlegacyfuneralhome.com.

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prolotherapy

A Safe and Effective Alternative to Cortisone Injections and Joint Replacement Surgery

Evan van Driel, ND

By Evan van Driel, ND, True Resilience Integrative Medical Solutions

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oint problems can be tough to treat because the tissues inside of the joints don’t have a rich blood supply and therefore don’t heal on their own very well. During movement, when the joint is being compressed and decompressed, is when the joints receive their nourishment. When somebody injures a joint, and it causes them pain, they tend to shy away from moving it, which slows down the healing of the joint.

Conventional treatments for joint pain and injuries usually consist of cortisone injections and surgery. The main issue with cortisone injections is that they usually last about 6–8 weeks, can cause the joint to degenerate further (which is why people can usually only get 3–4 injections per year, depending on the diagnosis), and they can increase the risk of infection. The main drawbacks with surgery and joint replacements are cost and recovery time.

Prolotherapy and prolozone are forms of regenerative injection therapy that stimulate the reconstruction of joints, ligaments, and tendons. They reset the neurons that produce pain signals while stimulating the treated area to lay down new cartilage and strengthen ligaments and tendons. There is no recovery time (people can return to daily activities the next day), and it is a very cost effective therapy.

Benefits of Prolotherapy/Prolozone: • It stimulates the healing of the joint.

• It strengthens ligaments and tendons.

• It reduces pain from hypersensitive neurons.

• There is very little recovery time.

• It is a cost effective therapy.

Patients usually see results after one treatment but, depending on the case, usually require multiple treatments before there is lasting resolution of their pain. With prolotherapy, each treatment improves the structural integrity and stability of the joint, thereby decreasing the pain and reducing the risk of further injury. When it is used with therapies that strengthen the muscles around the joint, implementation of proper movement patterns, and improvement of the body’s ability to heal using other naturopathic therapies, it can produce amazing results.

Prolotherapy has been shown to provide pain relief in the following conditions: • Low back pain • Headache and migraine pain • Neck pain and whiplash injuries • Osteoarthritis (including bone-on-bone situations) • Golfer’s/tennis elbow • Ankle sprains • Meniscal injuries of the knee • ACL, PCL, and meniscal damage/injury in the knee • Pelvic instability after childbirth

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Tendonitits Herniated discs Sciatic pain Carpal tunnel syndrome Bunions Ehlers-Danlos syndrome/loose joints/recurring joint dislocation

Prolotherapy is a great tool for treating joint pain, from chronically degenerated joints (osteoarthritis) to injuries sustained by high level athletes and everybody in between.

For more information about Naturopathic Applied Kinesiology or to schedule a free consultation, call 602-753-6373. See our schedule of upcoming events at www.trueresilienceims.com. Our office is located at 1257 W. Warner Road, Suite B4 in Chandler.

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men’s health awareness

Better Sleep and a Better Life Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Men’s Health

Beth Hamann, DDS

Shari Aftahi, DMD

Submitted by Beth Hamann, DDS and Shari Aftahi, DMD, Koala Center for Sleep Disorders

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ince retiring from professional football, Aaron Taylor, former offensive guard for the Green Bay Packers, has been working on increasing awareness of sleep apnea, a condition he knows all too well. Since beginning treatment for his obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), Taylor has seen a huge improvement in his own health and well-being. He is working with the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) to see that other young male athletes are educated on the issue so that they can begin treatment early, play better football, and live longer lives. While OSA is quite common in football players, especially linemen, it is a condition that affects people of all walks of life. Men are particularly at risk given that they are more than twice as likely to develop sleep apnea compared to women, according to the AASM. OSA is a condition characterized by complete and partial airway obstructions, which can occur when the tongue and muscles relax during sleep, the lower jaw falls back toward the throat, or the airway becomes blocked. A typical sequence of OSA occurs Page 24 — Healthy Cells Magazine — East Valley — ­ June 2016

when a person stops snoring and is silent for seconds or minutes. The brain may cause the body to jerk in an attempt to wake the sleeper so breathing will resume. The silence may end with a loud snort, cough, or gasp. This causes the sleeper to wake briefly and begin breathing. Once asleep again, the muscles relax, and the airway becomes blocked again. This cycle can occur hundreds of times per night. Symptoms of OSA include choking or gasping during sleep, morning headaches, daytime sleepiness, and more. Men especially tend to experience loud and frequent snoring, which can interrupt not only their sleep but their partners’ sleep as well.

Risk factors for OSA include excess weight, high blood pressure, and a family history of the disorder. The AASM also notes that a neck circumference greater than 17 inches in men and 16 inches in women often indicates sleep apnea; the excess fatty tissue can put greater pressure on the neck and lead to a blocked airway. Another important risk factor that men should be particu-

larly aware of is waist circumference. A 2008 study for Laryngoscope found a strong correlation between waist measurement and sleep disordered breathing. In fact, this study suggests that waist circumference could be more significant than both obesity and neck size in determining sleep disordered breathing.

Men who suffer from acid reflux and erectile dysfunction are also likely to have OSA. According to a National Sleep Foundation Sleep in America poll, adults who experience nighttime heartburn often reported having sleep disorders such as sleep apnea and insomnia, among others. Additionally, researchers at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York who evaluated 870 men involved in a cardiac screening program found that as the severity of erectile dysfunction increased, so did the chance of having OSA. The good news is that by getting diagnosed and finding the right treatment options, men and women alike can achieve better health and quality of life. A small 2013 study for the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine even found that treatment of sleep apnea led to better performance in golfers with the condition.

If you are experiencing any of the symptoms of OSA, you may want to consider asking your physician for a sleep study. In a sleep study, doctors will monitor your pauses in breathing to determine whether you have OSA and, if so, how severe it is.

Treatment options for OSA include lifestyle changes, surgery, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), and Oral Appliance Therapy. While CPAP is one of the most common treatments for OSA, Oral Appliance Therapy has proven to be an effective, scientifically based treatment alternative that patients may find more comfortable and easier to use. The purpose of the appliance is to hold the jaw in a position that allows the airway to remain as open

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