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LUMINATE APRIL 2014

YOUR GUIDE TO A HEALTHIER LIFE

PUT DOWN THE PEANUT!

(OR NOT)

New guidelines for food allergies. PAGE 10

Why the

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INSIDE

VOL. 1.3

ASK A PRO

NUTRITION

HEALTH

When Exercise Hurts

The Fastest Way to Tone Abs

Hearing Loss Can Have a Devastating Effect

Nutrition Label Gets a Makeover

Put Down the Peanut! (Or Not) 14 Marketplace 15 Calendar

THE PULSE

The Fight Continues

Editor Karen Goveia

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Listings Editor Sarah Crouse

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Contributors Amanda Niemerg

Publisher Nadine Shaalan

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Brad Wood

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Robert Roy Britt

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Luminate Magazine and In&Out Publications, LLC do not endorse any specific product, service, test or treatment. The contents of Luminate Magazine, such as text, graphics, photos and other material (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Contentâ&#x20AC;?) are for informational purposes only. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Consult your doctor before you start, stop or change any prescribed part of your healthcare plan, fitness plan or treatment.

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ASK A PRO

When Exercise Hurts!

I recently started working out with a trainer as part of my New Year’s resolution. Within days I started experiencing pain. If I continue, I’m worried the pain will get worse. What do I do?

Aaron Williams, DPT,

CSCS is a doctor of physical therapy. Williams is CEO and owner of OSR Physical Therapy, an outpatient orthopedic and sports rehabilitation center with ve locations in the Phoenix metro area. 41125 Daisy Mountain Drive #121 Anthem 623-551-9706 2655 W Carefree Hwy Phoenix 623-434-4655

any people start a routine only to stop several days later due to pain. It is common to develop aches and pains after starting a new fitness routine. The question becomes this: Is the pain simply from muscle soreness typical of strenuous exercise or is it an injury and, if so, what type? In workout routines involving strength training and high intensity, it is normal to develop some degree of DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) that can last several days. DOMS is not considered an injury but is the body’s response to muscle cell changes resulting from the stress workout infli ts on the tissues. Symptoms typically peak within 24 to 48 hours of the workout and dissipate after 96 hours. It is safe to continue working out while “working through” the effects of DOMS, but spend additional time on proper warm-up and cool-down. It’s a good idea to incorporate light stretching as part of your routine. Once your body becomes accustomed to the loading effects exercise has on your muscles, you will be less likely to develop symptoms of DOMS. If your symptoms don’t match up with those of DOMS or if your symptoms progress or get worse, consult a healthcare professional immediately. If it’s just DOMS, work with your trainer to lighten the load or modify the exercises until your muscles adapt to the program. Stick to your resolution and work through these initial hurdles; You’ll be increasing your fitness and strength and you’ll be glad you stuck with it! This article is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment. See your healthcare professional before initiating an exercise program or if there is a question of injury.

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The Fastest Way to Tone Abs

I have been working on getting my abs back. Any way I can do it before summer gets here?

etting strong abs sounds simple, but it is so much more involved than most think. You’ve seen the infomercials selling products guaranteed to create the tightest, flattest tummy in just seconds a day. I am so sorry to deflate the hype balloon but if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Truth is, no one exercise or machine will give you the tight, toned abs you want. Not that these devices are bad—In fact, I use ab rollers in my routine. But workout aides alone will not do the trick. Here is the best way to tone abs fast: Step 1: Eat Clean! Find a healthy nutrition plan, not a diet. Diets have an end date and after all the hard work getting strong and lean, the last thing you want is to end it all by going back to your old eating habits. Good nutrition is key to getting to your goal… and staying there! Step 2: Work that Body! Targeting a specific ody part is fi e if you are deficie t in that area and want to develop muscle there. I see so many focusing all their energy on “big guns” or “a six-pack” or a “beach bum.” But working the entire body regularly is the fastest way to burn the most fat and increase lean muscle. Step 3: Turn it up! Get comfortable being uncomfortable. Kick your program up a notch by push your body harder to get more from each workout. Your body adapts to routines quickly so to keep progressing, make sure your routine is ever-evolving. Then, get plenty of rest between workouts; a good night’s sleep is important. Follow these steps to push through the plateaus and you will have your tummy toned by the time the swimsuit comes out.

Scott Skinner is owner of SkinSport Fitness Centers (Anthem and Biltmore locations) specializing in the “After Burn E ect” through HIIT workouts. SkinSport provides nutrition planning, grocery tours and superior customer service. Scott@skinsport.com skinsport.com

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ASK A PRO

Hearing Loss Can Have a Devastating Effect

My dad has lost interest in many outside activities he once enjoyed. He is hearing impaired and does not wear hearing aids. Could this be a contributing factor to his malaise?

Debbie Kelley, Au.D.

is a doctor of audiolog y and owner of Hear in Arizona, with 20 years clinical experience. She has recently opened a private practice in Anthem. FREE hearing tests for adults through March

hrough our sense of hearing, we connect with the world, enjoy conversation with family and friends, engage in social activities, listen to lectures and sermons and pursue careers. When our ability to understand conversation is compromised, the world becomes much smaller and we can feel very left ut. If your dad cannot make sense of what is being said, he won’t feel comfortable contributing to a topic. He will no longer feels like an integral, contributing part of the conversation. The activities he once enjoyed now require more energy and concentration. It’s just easier to be uninvolved, so he begins to withdraw and becomes isolated. He can become negative, depressed, stressed and overly anxious. Family and friends who often do not understand the impact of hearing loss, lose patience and become frustrated. Dad’s hearing loss might be due to a medical condition, aging, noise exposure or a combination of these. Encourage dad to visit his primary care physician to evaluate for possible medical issues that might be contributing to his hearing loss.

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Also, it is important to see an audiologist to determine the type and degree of hearing loss. In addition to evaluation and treatment, the audiologist can offer guidance, support and understanding of the vast effect hearing loss has on the family. The audiologist can then make recommendations that make sense for your dad’s lifestyle.

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SPONSORED CONTENT

THE PULSE

Terry's Tips

Not a Fitness Selfstarter? Get help! 1 Admit it. You have ●

The Fight Continues

hen Relay For Life comes to Anthem, seize the opportunity to honor the lives lost and won in the fi ht against cancer. Celebrate the progress that has been made and remember the urgency of the steps still to be taken. Proceeds go to the American Cancer Society to research new treatments and provide housing and transportation for cancer patients who may not otherwise be able to seek proper treatment. Donations also go to providing emotional and psychological support to those actively battling cancer.

Relay for Life 2014

6 p.m. Saturday, April 26 through 6 a.m. Sunday, April 27 Anthem Community Park Softball Fields 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway Info Kelly Hanson and Joli Reichert: rflanthem2014@cox.net, ww .relayforlife.org.

a problem. “My name is Kaitlin and I’m kind of a slouch.” If you're not a self-starter when comes to exercise and nutrition, that’s a problem. Admitting it is key to making a change. 2 Make a Commitment. ●

Committing to a class makes you more likely to work out than if you just say, “I’ll go to the gym after work.” You know what happens after work, right?

3 Become Accountable. By hiring a trainer or joining a group, someone will be expecting you. No excuses.

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4 Make it Fun. Face ●

it. There are days when you just don’t want to put yourself through the discomfort of exercise. Joining a group, like Adventure Boot Camp, brings you together with other hard-working women with similar goals. You motivate each other (and I’ll motivate you, too!) And it’s fun!

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NUTRITION

Nutrition Label Makeover…

By Nadine Shaalan

he nutrition label, introduced in 1993, has almost become a slice of Americana. The utilitarian, monochromatic design is as recognizable as a traffic s nal. Yet since its inception, public nutrition has taken a wrong turn. People are eating bigger portions. The rates of obesity, heart disease and stroke are high. We’re having a tough time kicking the sugar habit. And now, more is known about the relationship between nutrients and the risk of chronic diseases. So, the FDA is proposing a makeover of the venerable label. And maybe, just maybe,

Sweet!

it will make a difference. Remember when labeling of trans fats became mandatory? Food makers worked hard to decrease or eliminate the offending substance from their food labels. The new label aims to tackle some other nutrition demons. “The proposed new label is intended to bring attention to calories and

serving sizes, which are important in addressing these problems,” said Michael Landa, director of FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. “Further, we are now proposing to require the listing of added sugars. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends reducing calories from added sugars and solid fats.”

Be Heard

The FDA is accepting public comment on the proposed changes for 90 days after the publishing of the proposal Feb. 27. To comment, visit www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ ConsumerUpdates/ucm386203.htm

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A single serving of Philadelphia Cream Cheese (left) contains 6 grams of saturated fat according to the label. The bagel at right, a more typical serving, has 5 tablespoons and about 15 grams of saturated fat.

WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE NEW LABEL • It’s about the CALORIES The bigger, bolder figu es practically jump off he label onto your plate. Moderating calories is critical for maintaining healthy weight. • Can the Sugar

NEW LABEL

disappear. • I Ate How Many Servings?! You read “serving” and think four mozzarella sticks. But the nutrition label looks a lot better if the serving typically consumed in one go (think 20-ounce sugary beverage) would be considered a single serving instead of 2.5 servings.

The World Health Organization recently cut its proposed guidelines for sugar • Prominent Figures in half. WHO now Percentage of Daily recommends just 5 Values for nutrients percent of total calories would move to the left come from sugar, or making them easier to about 6 teaspoons per read at a glance. day for the average adult. Americans get about 16 • A & C Out, D In percent of their daily Potassium and Vitamin D amounts would be calories from added required on the label. sugars. Americans have a tough • Qualify the Fat Total, time getting enough of saturated and trans fat these nutrients, while are still required on the deficie cies in vitamins proposed labels, but A and C are rarely a problem. calories from fat will

OLD LABEL

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What a child says when experiencing a food allergy

It feels like something is poking my tongue. My tongue (or mouth) is tingling (or burning). My tongue (or mouth) itches. My tongue feels like there is hair on it. My mouth feels funny. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a frog in my throat; thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something stuck in my throat. My tongue feels full (or heavy). My lips feel tight. It feels like there are bugs in there (to describe itchy ears). It (my throat) feels thick. It feels like a bump is on the back of my tongue (throat). SOURCE Centers for Disease Control

PHOTOS BY NADINE SHAALAN

Nuts & Pregnancy A recent study published in the Journal of the

American Medical Association showed mothers who ate nuts during pregnancy were less likely to have children with peanut or tree nut allergies.

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HEALTH

PUT DOWN THE PEANUT! (OR NOT)

The strict avoidance of allergens may actually be the culprit behind the rise of food allergies, according to experts. There are new recommendations.

By Amanda Niemerg

arents are no longer encouraged to wait until their child is 2- or 3-years-old to feed them the most allergenic foods such as eggs, peanuts and shellfish. Instead, according to Arizona allergist and immunologist, Dr. Fadia Habib-Khazen, parents are now told to introduce these foods as early as 4–6 months of age, especially if there is a family history of food allergies. But, Habib-Khazen said this would not apply if a child has already exhibited food allergy symptoms.

be introduced one at a time with at least three- to four days between to watch for allergic reactions such as eczema, rash, hives or vomiting. If the infant shows any signs of an allergic reaction, they should be tested by an allergist, said Habib-Khazen. Eight foods account for almost all serious allergic reactions: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, wheat, soy, peanuts and tree nuts, according to the CDC.

“There is an increasing hypothesis to introduce these foods earlier to promote tolerance rather than sensitivity to those foods,” said Habib-Khazen. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, delayed introduction of highly allergenic foods may be behind the rise of allergies to typical food allergens such as peanuts. Introduction of the foods should occur after the infant has been exclusively breastfed for 4–6 months and only after complementary foods such as fruits and vegetables have been introduced fi st. Habib-Khazen said new foods should

FOOD ALLERGY NUMBERS • In 2007, 3 million children under 18 were reported to have a food allergy in the past 12 months. • Food allergies cause 30,000 anaphylaxis reactions with 150 deaths annually. • 27 percent of kids with food allergies have eczema. SOURCE Centers for Disease Control

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Right Decision? A D V E R T I S E M E N T

Sometimes you don’t know until after it’s made.

n September 2013, 83-year-old Lloydean was living on her own in Anthem. Her daughter and son lived nearby and would check on her often, but as time passed, they worried about her not being able to handle everyday activities alone. When they offered to take on some of those chores, Lloydean would chase them out, insisting she was fine and didn’t need help. Truth is, laundry hadn’t been done in months, Lloydean was forgetting how to use the microwave to heat up food, and her health was declining.

Gayla and LLoydean

UPDATE ON LLOYDEAN They struggled with the difficult decision to move Lloydean from her home to Anthem Senior Retreat. Recently, Lloydean’s daughter sent this note to Sam & Cheryl:

e can’t thank you enough for all the special things you do for Mom! Being that she’s so close to me in Anthem, I am able to visit her every day. From the liquid vitamins you give her to all the special pampering (nails, massage and hair), mom looks so happy and healthy… cozy and well-cared for! Every time I visit before dinner, the meals look and smell so delicious! Thank you for all you do for my mom. We are so blessed to have her with you at ASR.” Love, Gayla and John Perish

Independent Living? Assisted Living? Living with Me (or my brother/sister)? Ask the experts! Cheryl Ables began working

in the senior care field 10 years ago, after taking care of her parents and grandparent while raising her children. Sam Ile and his family have been in the business of assisted living homes for more than 20 years. Sam and Cheryl are approaching ten years as owners of Anthem Senior Living. They also operate Eldermom, a senior placement service and, now, Anthem Senior Retreat Assisted Living home. Sam and Cheryl are experts at the unique challenges posed by aging parents. Have a question? Write or call today! 602-909-9550,

cheryl@eldermom.com. Help is on the way!

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EpiPen in Schools

eginning in the 2014–15 school year, district and charter schools will be required to stock two juvenile doses and two adult doses of epinephrine injectors according to a new state law, if funding is provided by the legislature. A trained school employee will administer it to an adult or child exhibiting symptoms of anaphylactic shock.

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According to the Arizona Food Allergy Alliance, 25 percent of food allergic reactions will occur for the fi st time at school. The new law will help schools be prepared for possible anaphylactic reactions in students not equipped with their own epinephrine prescription. “DVUSD is in the process of studying the new law, benchmarking, and developing procedures and protocol for safe administration at schools,” said DVUSD spokesperson Ashley Morris told Luminate.

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FRIDAY 4.4

CALENDAR

9 a.m.—1 p.m. Carefree Desert Gardens Amphitheater 101 Easy Street, Carefree

9 a.m.—1 p.m. Through Saturday, May 31 Carefree Desert Gardens Amphitheater 101 Easy Street, Carefree

Demonstrations by chefs from Valley restaurants. Accepts AZ Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers.

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SATURDAY 4.12

Basic Map and Compass Orienteering

9 a.m.—1 p.m. Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 North Castle Hot Springs Road $6/Vehicle

One-hour class and three hours hiking. Bring a whistle and compass. Registration required. Info: 602-372-7460, Ext. 202

SATURDAY 4.5

Market on the Move

8—11 a.m. St. Rose Philippine Duchesne 2825 West Rose Canyon Circle $10

Charity effort to rescue fresh fruit and vegetables and make healthy foods affordable. Up to 60 pounds of produce for $10. Info: 623-465-9740

Tough Mudder

Through Sunday, April 6 Eastmark South Ellsworth Road, Mesa $169–$200/Each day $20–$40/Spectator

A 10- to 12-mile strenuous obstacle course through sand and mud. Fee includes shirt, headband and a hardearned beer afterwards. Party following race. Registration closes Friday, April 4. Info: toughmudder.com

FRIDAY 4.11

Carefree Farmers Market

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SUNDAY 4.6

Anthem Farmers Market

9 a.m.—1 p.m. Anthem Community Park Near Veterans Memorial 41703 North Gavilan Peak Parkway

Upper section of the park by the Veteran's Memorial. Info: Dee Logan, 623-848-1234 marketinfo@arizonafarmersmarkets.com

Arizona Health and Fitness Expo 10 a.m.—5 p.m. Through Sunday, April 6 Peoria Sports Complex 16101 North 83rd Avenue, Peoria $8/Adults; $4/Seniors and military Free/Children under 13

Hundreds of vendors provide health, fitness and wellness information, services, screenings, displays, products and workshops. Info: 602-595-9835

Walk Against Hunger 1:30—3:30 p.m. Carefree Desert Gardens 101 Easy Street, Carefree

Starts and ends at Sanderson Pavilion. Benefits Foothills Food Bank and WHEAT. Info: 480-488-3686

MONDAY 4.7

8:40 a.m. Anthem Community Center 41130 North Freedom Way

A 7-mile, 4-hour guided hike for ages 14 and up (minors must be accompanied by an adult.) Open to Anthem residents. Registration required; maximum 20 hikers. Info: 623-879-3011

TUESDAY 4.15

Grief Support Group 6:30 p.m.—8 p.m. Anthem Civic Building 3701 West Anthem Way

Drop-in support group hosted by Hospice of the Valley for adults who have experienced a loss. Info: 602-530-6970

SATURDAY 4.19

5th Annual Cave Creek Trail Run

7 a.m. Spur Cross Conservation Ranch 44029 North Spur Cross Road Cave Creek $15–$45

A route through the Sonoran Desert up and down hills and through washes. Find the hidden egg and receive a prize. Benefits the purchase of open space land. Info: Korina Riggin, 415-606-1946, cavecreektrailrun@gmail.com

MONDAY 4.21 Arizona Health and Fitness Expo Anthem Hiking Club Registration Deadline 10 a.m.—5 p.m. Adventure Boot Camp Through Sunday, April 6 Peoria Sports Complex 16101 North 83rd Avenue, Peoria $8/Adults; $4/Seniors and military; Free/Children under 13

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9:30 a.m.—1 p.m. Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 North Castle Hot Springs Road $6/Vehicle

Scenic, 2-mile hike looking at wildflowers. Hike at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Info: 602-372-7460, Ext. 202

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