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Vaping

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Secrets to Longevity

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Health Habits

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Lift Sagging Skin

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Fighting Spring Allergies

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Give Breakfast a Boost

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5 Days to a Fitter, Healthier You

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Aging in Place

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MAKING A SPLASH Local swimmer setting records, on the road to the Paralympics

BY CAITLIN DAVIS Senior staff writer HOPEWELL — Joseph Peppersack,15, can swim a 50 meter freestyle in 27 seconds. He can also swim a 100 meter breaststroke in one minute and six seconds. He has set records that have yet to be broken and he is doing this without his right leg.

When Joseph was born, he was diagnosed with tibial hemimelia.

CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS 9/2013, Lynchburg VA able-bodied swim meet

In short, Joseph said he was born without a tibia in his right leg. There is a one in a million chance to become diagnosed with the leg defect and of that one in a million, only 35 percent get diagnosed in both legs. Joseph fit both statistics.

Sandy Peppersack, of Hopewell, said though it affected both legs, it only “severely” took over the right leg.

Doctors presented the family with treatment on how to possibly save both legs, such as transferring parts of one leg to the other. However with each treatment came more and more surgery.

“To save the left leg was already proving to be more difficult than we originally thought and we wanted him to be a boy and not to be in the

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hospital his entire life,” Sandy said.

At age four, Joseph had his right leg amputated and soon learned to walk in a few months with a prosthetic leg. Two years later, Joseph recalls his mother taking him to swim lessons. It was during one afternoon practice his coach said to her, “I’m putting him on the team.”

Since being placed in a pool at age 6, Joseph has overcome obstacles and created a love and passion for the sport.

“I don’t really kick with anything which probably isn’t the best idea for me, but its been working so far,” Joseph said of his technique in the water. “I only use my arms and I only use upper body stuff because if

I try to kick with my residual limb it will just slow me down.”

Speed has been on Joseph’s side for quite some time and he is constantly working to improve his time with each meet he attends. When he was 13, Joseph qualified for the National Junior Disability Championships in Arizona. During his time at the meet, he set seven records, which he still holds, and placed first in all events.

In February, Joseph was able to swim with about 50 other swimmers in the U.S. Paralympics meet in Chesterfield County. It was a proud day for Joseph as he said not only did he swim well, he had an abundance of support.

“I had an entire row of bleachers for all my fans in the whole area,” Joseph said. “It was probably one of the best meets I’ve been to for the Paralympic side of things.”

Though it was his first meet in the Richmond area, it was not his first time swimming with the team.

Joseph has also traveled to Ohio and Georgia to swim in what are known as “developmental” meets.

To qualify for the team, Joseph must achieve “emerging team times,” and his mother said once he does that, “he’s on the path and he’s there.”

Joseph’s dreams of competing with the team may not be too far off as he said he is only two seconds away from the emerging team time.

“I’m hoping to make, which I’m pretty sure I’m going to make, but I’m still hoping,” Joseph said.

To further his dreams of making it to Rio in 2016, Joseph swims for two hours every day at the Hopewell

photo by Caitlin Davis

Community Center with a local team.

On his team, Joseph is the only one with a disability, but he said, “To be honest I really don’t even notice it anymore but it’s fun when new people come to some of the smaller meets in the summertime and I end up beating some people and their faces are really priceless and it’s fun.”

He said during those practices he is “working on his technique, getting stronger, building his endurance, and improving his lung capacity.”

At the end of March, Joseph will have traveled to Florida to swim for the Can-Am Paralympic Championships.

He said there will be teams from Russia, South America and Iceland

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on blocks, getting ready for an event at Richmond Para-Races

at the event this year. Last year at the same event in Minnesota, Joseph made the finals for all seven events in which he swam. He also became the youngest to make finals at Can-Am. Sandy said based on preliminary data provided to swimmers, Joseph has a chance of making the top three in a few of the events. She said if that happens, he could be invited to swim for Parapan, a swim meet for Pacific nations.

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With medical bills, as Joseph has had a total of 13 surgeries, and costs adding up for meets and for his swimming lessons, the family has received help from the Hopewell Moose Lodge to aid in travel costs for his trips. He was also awarded a grant by the Play Foundation, which has helped pay for 95 percent of his swimming fees.

Sandy, her husband, Jody, and Joseph are grateful for the financial help.

“They have all made his swimming dreams possible this year,” Sandy said.

Though Joseph was not quick to list off his accomplishments, records and awards, there was a proud smile that crept out every once in a while.

Swimming has given Joseph friends, confidence and kept him fit. But something about it keeps him coming back to the pool every day.

“The reason I keep swimming probably is when I go to a meet I really drop a lot of time, then you get that good feeling that you really put in work and effort and it actually worked,” Joseph said.

It is clear Joseph’s heart lies within the lanes of the pool, however he has dabbled in other sports, such as wrestling, and he also plays guitar and gives lessons.

Though Joseph has other hobbies, he is ever focused on the path to Rio in 2016.

“Keep swimming and be happy,” Joseph said of his goals in life. “I am probably going to retire at some point but I will probably still keep swimming.” n

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Gerry Wolburg demonstrates how to provide lice removal treatment with the AirAlle device on his daughter, Rachel.

Pesky Head Lice

By BLAKE BELDEN Staff writer

a person’s head, said owner Gerry Wolburg.

CHESTERFIELD — With warmer weather comes more opportunities to leave the house and come in contact with other people — other people who may have hundreds of parasitic eggs and lice hanging out on their heads.

Gerry, who also works at the federal correctional institution in Prince George, first developed the idea for the business in the spring of 2012 when he heard about the AirAlle technology on a report on National Public Radio. When his daughter, Rachel, returned from the hairdresser with lice in her hair, Gerry decided to purchase the device and start a business that offers a more convenient solution for lice removal.

For these unlucky individuals who contract lice and cannot seem to figure out an effective and convenient way get rid of them, there is a new lice removal treatment method in the area that provides a one-time removal service through the use of new technology that kills lice and eggs with hot air.

Gerry has lived in Midlothian since 1997 with his family and began the business with his wife, Lorena. Virginia Lice ReVirginia Lice Removal, moval became an official located at 1401 Hugue- business in September not Road, Suite 202, in 2012, and has been opMidlothian, offers customers the chance to get rid of lice through a quicker and safer treatment with the AirAlle device.

erating with a treatment center since January 2013.

Gerry said there are only a couple of other Air Alle treatment centers in Virginia.

There are 6-12 million cases of lice reported in children each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At any given time, kids will only have about 10 live lice on their head, which look like light brown little sesame seeds, but there may be several hundred eggs lying in their scalp.

Virginia Lice Removal offers three packages: a basic package which includes just the removal treatment for $99, a premium package which includes

an additional comb-out and a two-week guarantee for $149 and a platinum treatment which includes both the comb-out and a four week guarantee for $199.

Because the AirAlle does not blow the lice out of a person’s hair, it is recommended that people receive a post treatment comb-out to remove all of the dead lice and eggs, according to the AirAlle website.

“It might seem pricy at the beginning, but [customers] have to think ‘how much is my time worth?’” Gerry said, in reference to lengthy treatment of alternative methods like shampoos and medications, which can become pretty expensive in themselves.

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Not only that, but some medications also contain neurotoxins that are unhealthy for the human body, Gerry said.

Procedures average around 20 minutes for children, and 30-40 minutes for adults with more hair, Gerry said.

Virginia Lice Removal is dedicated to providing its services any day of the week, including holidays, purely on an appointment based process anytime from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

“If you call me on the 25th of December, I’ll drop what I’m doing and come to you,” Gerry said.

Gerry said that one time he was called to the home of a six-person family to perform one lice removal, and it turned out the whole family had lice, so he was there until 11 o’clock at night removing lice from all six family members.

said.

Head lice cannot jump or fly and are most commonly spread through direct contact, however they can also be contracted by wearing clothes or accessories of someone who has lice and sometimes a person can get them from pillows or headrests.

Following treatment, Gerry tells people that they have to clean their environment to ensure that they don’t get lice again.

Proper environmental cleansing includes washing bedding and clothes in hot water and then drying them, vacuuming materials that cannot be washed and soaking combs or hair accessories in hot water to kill any remaining lice.

Gerry does not recommend pesticide sprays because they have been proven to be ineffective and hazardous to health.

They have travelled as far as Staunton, Fairfax and Roanoke to provide their services, and that some customers have travelled from as far as Lynchburg to receive treatment, Gerry said.

Another lice removal business, The Nit Destroyer, opened up in Richmond shortly after Virginia Lice Removal opened, but failed to maintain the success of Gerry’s business and has since closed down.

One time, a group of people was on their way to the Outer Banks from Ohio, when they stopped at a diner on the way and noticed that one of them had lice, after which they Googled lice removal businesses and ended up going to Virginia Lice Removal, Gerry said.

For anyone with more interest in Virginia Lice Removal’s services, they can go to www.VirginiaLiceRemoval. com. n

To compensate for long-distance traveling expenses when asked to deliver their services to the customer, Gerry said they require customers to put down a security deposit (to deter things like prank calls or incorrect addresses) and pay a fee of 35 cents per mile after 50 miles, based on a round trip distance.

Gerry guaranteed that the treatment center is licefree and that it is vacuumed and cleaned following every patient, and that if someone notices they still have lice in the next day or two, they can get another treatment for free.

“90 percent of our customers don’t come back,” Gerry

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CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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Third mould 10 days after hatching

Emerging from their third moult as adult lice, the female and slightly smaller male begin to reproduce

Second moult five days after hatching

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Femal can lay approximately three to eight eggs per day for the next 16 days

Louse emerges after six to seven days

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Egg is laid on hair shaft.

Egg is called a “nit”

Having lived 32 to 35 days the louse dies

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BY ASHLEY MCLEOD Staff writer Quitting smoking may be one of the hardest tasks to conquer. The addictive qualities of cigarettes keep many users puffing away, even while knowing what they are inhaling could lead to health issues.

A new trend in the country seems to be helping tobacco users kick their habit, giving them the opportunity to still get a nicotine fix, but without all of the negative side effects.

Vaping is a new idea that began in 2007 and is spreading like wildfire across the country. These electronic cigarettes are odorless and smokeless, using oils infused with nicotine to allow users to still get their cigarette fix without actually

smoking a cigarette.

The devices are simple to use. On one side of the device is a battery, and the other side contains a small tank which users fill with a flavored oil of their choice. It also contains a small coil, an atomizer, which is wrapped with a wick. When you press the button on the pen, the coil heats up, which in turn heats up the oil and turns it into water vapor.

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Tayor began his journey with electronic cigarettes almost three years ago. He smoked three packs of Marlboro Reds a day and heart problems run in his family. His grandfather and uncle, who both smoked, passed early at 37, and his brother, who didn’t smoke, had to have a quadruple bypass. One day at work he noticed someone using an electronic cigarette, and became curious about the device.

Using the devices does create a cloud of what appears to be smoke when exhaled, but what comes out is odorless vapor.

“I went out and got a kit, and within 48 hours I was completely done with cigarettes,” said Tayor.

“There’s no second-hand contamination, no carcinogens; it’s all water vapor. Just because it looks like smoke doesn’t mean it is,” said Jay Tayor, owner of Voltage Vapin’

He began researching the products online, learning as much as he could about them. Eventually he began holding vape meets in his home, where other vape users would meet

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with others who also enjoyed vaping.

Within a year, his meets went from four people to more than 150. Tayor then decided that he wanted to get more involved in the business.

“Once I saw how well this worked for me, it became my calling to help save people’s lives by helping them quit smoking,” said Tayor.

With the advice from a few friends in the vaping industry, Tayor opened up shop in May of 2013, and business has been booming.

Vaping has become increasingly more popular and shops are popping up all over the place. They offer starter kits, tanks, cases and other accessories, and customizable options.

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specifically for the user. The oils come in a wide variety of flavors, and can contain different levels of nicotine. The level you choose depends on the amount you smoke, as well as how long you have smoked.

The higher level of nicotine would be recommended for those who smoke more and the lower levels for those who smoke less.

Other than the nicotine, the oil contains three other main ingredients: vegetable glycerin, which can be found in toothpaste, propylene glycol, which is used in asthma inhalers as medicine, and the flavoring. All of the oils are made in laboratories following the guidelines from the American ELiquid Manufacturing Standards Association.

Cigarettes contain more than 400

carcinogens. These oils contain none, and still produce the sensation felt when smoking a cigarette, with none of the side effects.

“You can breathe better, you smell better, your sense of smell and sense of taste comes back. You’re not hacking every morning. You realize ‘Hey, I just went up that flight of stairs and I’m not wheezing,” said Tayor. “There’s none of those chemicals that irritate your lungs and cause problems.”

If you visit Tayor’s store, or any vape store, most likely you’ll walk into a room full of people, either shopping for new devices or flavors, or just hanging out vaping with one another. Most of their stories are very similar to one another.

Colonial Heights resident Kevin McKoy used to smoke a pack day,

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until his wife wanted him to quit. Today, he’s still smoke free.

“After I stopped smoking, I stopped drinking, and since then food tastes better, I can breathe better, my clothes don’t stink,” said McKoy. “... Since I started vaping, I’ve never smoked a cigarette since.”

McKoy began vaping using oils that contained the highest nicotine level available, and now uses oil with a zero level of nicotine. He will celebrate his fourth year without cigarettes this June on Father’s Day. “It’s healthy. They haven’t found anything wrong with it, and it worked for me,” said McKoy. McKoy and Tayor’s stories are similar to a large majority of those who have begun using these vaporizer pens. The usage of these vaporizers has and will continue to grow as more and more community members are introduced to the idea.

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While the use of electronic cigarettes is on the rise, the industry still remains largely unregulated. Since these devices are fairly new, the US Food and Drug Administration is still working on researching and creating rules and regulations for the products.

If interested in vaping, check out one of the many vape stores in the area. Those working can help you to pick out the perfect device, oils and accessories for your specific needs to get you on the path to a healthier and smoke-free life. n

SECRETS TO LONGEVITY Contributed by Clifford Morris M.D. Board Certified In Cardiology Within the past year, articles have surfaced regarding places across the world where seniors are easily living into their 100s with sharp minds, and upright and able bodies. These places (such as in Okinawa Japan), are called Blue Zones. Scientists have documented the important factors that lead to a long and healthy life.

And taking a pill is NOT one of them. These 4 types of resiliency were important discoveries in their research.

Physical Resiliency – by improving your endurance and stamina, you actually add years to your life. It is known that for every hour of physical activity, you can add about 2 hours of longevity to your life. Proper nutrition, rest, and recovery all contribute to one’s physical resiliency.

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Psychological Resiliency - if you can practice developing a positive outlook in times of despair, this can contribute to your ability to live long and healthy. In her book “Positivity”, scientist Dr. Barbara Fredrickson describes the life prolonging effects of being able to think of three positive thoughts for every one bad thought. This can actually lower blood pressure. In tests, people who practice positive thinking each night for just one week were happier and less depressed one month, three months, and six months later.

Social Resiliency - by shaking someone’s hand for 6 seconds or more, you stimulate oxytocin production in the body. Oxytocin can induce anti-stress-like effects which help reduce blood pressure, and it promotes healing and growth.

Emotional Resiliency - being able to elicit happy emotions is yet another important tool to live a longer life. Having a spiritual connection or joining in a group of friends on a regular basis can help generate positive emotions during the tough times.

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Health Habits

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Nourishing and Wholesome Goodness A versatile and nutritious addition to any meal, Minute(r) Multi-Grain Medley is a delicious blend of four gluten-free 100 percent whole grains: brown rice, Thai red rice, wild rice and quinoa.

Packed in four pre-portioned bags and ready in just 10 minutes, this blend can be served during any meal of the day. For an easy breakfast, try cooking the medley in apple juice or other fruit juices then add your favorite fresh/dried fruit and nuts. Want a complete dinnertime idea?

Stir fry Minute(r) Multi-Grain Medley cooked in vegetable broth, with sesame oil, rotisserie chicken, frozen vegetables, onion, garlic and eggs for a simple Asian twist. Visit www.minuterice.com for a variety of recipe ideas.

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Nutrition, exercise and good health is more than just a trend. It’s a new way of life for more and more families. Here are some ideas to encourage healthy eating habits for your whole family.

Antioxidant-Rich Blueberries Blueberries are grown mostly in inland Florida counties. The blueberry is available from March until May, with peakproduction in April.

Blueberries, like all dark purple and blue fruits, are high in antioxidants, which help with the aging process. When buying, they should be firm and brightly colored.

Store blueberries with a damp paper towel in the package to keep them moist. They can also be stored frozen for up to six months. Visit http://bit. ly/flblueberries for more information.

Wholesome Mealtime Swaps Need a better-for-you ingredient to swap out calorie-laden mayonnaise, dressings and other spreads? Go with the deliciously creamy option of Wholly Guacamole instead. Made from the freshest avocados and other all-natural ingredients, this tasty spread is low-calorie, with the basic recipe containing only 120 calories per quarter cup. Wholly Guacamole is nutrientdense too, boasting about 20 vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. Plus, it’s naturally sodium and cholesterol free.

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New Solution to Lift Sagging Skin:

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The beauty about getting older is you finally start to loosen up. You tend to worry a little less, laugh a little more and melt into who you’ve become and the life you’ve created.

But, unfortunately, your skin also seems to take on a lax attitude.

You - and your skin - are not alone. In fact, 3 of 5 people are bothered by sagging skin, and, according to a consumer survey by the American Society for Der-

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matologic Surgery, nearly 75 percent have considered a cosmetic procedure to tighten up or smooth things out. What’s more, statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery show that facelifts seem to be making a comeback. And while surgery tends to be a last resort, many mistakenly believe it’s the only solution available for lifting, especially for stubborn areas such as the gobbler under the chin or the loose rings on the neck.

Thankfully, science has decided to challenge that belief and serve up the skin its overdue non-surgical lift by way of sound. Yes, S-O-U-N-D. Sound Skin To be clear, this is sound that can’t be heard by the human ear. This is ultra-

sound; sound that occurs at frequencies only dolphins and bats can detect.

In fact, this is the same ultrasound used to produce baby sonograms.

In sonogram imaging, the sound wave energy is low with shortened pulses. To show a sharp picture, these pulsed waves create a tight web of visual details as they bounce off the body’s internal structures.

To actually treat and stimulate a natural lift in the skin, however, the sound wave juice gets bumped up and the pulses are prolonged and converged for deeper, more precise penetration. This allows the energy to narrow in on the skin’s core fabric, including the same collagen-rich fibrous layer typically treated during a facelift.

The ultrasound lift The process in which ultrasound makes the lifting magic happen is nice to know, but what really matters is the validated science behind it. For the first time, the

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared a face-and-neck ultrasound procedure that is clinically proven to noninvasively lift skin on the neck, under the chin and above the brow. The procedure, Ultherapy, not only measurably lifts skin, it does so without any chemical or foreign substances. Instead, it relies on the body’s own healing process to gradually lift the skin over the course of three to six months.

What’s unique about Ultherapy ultrasound is it relies on both the shorter and longer ultrasound pulses to first image and then treat the skin. Imaging, of course, allows practitioners to broadly see the different layers of the skin to be treated. For the treatment itself, the concentrated sound wave energy encourages select cells in the skin’s foundation to initiate the production of new collagen and elastin. In turn, the skin lifts and tightens over time. And, because the ultrasound energy funnels-in to focus on deeper face and neck tissue - it’s diluted

at more superficial layers - the skin’s surface isn’t affected and, after 60 minutes, most patients are able to walk away ready to go about their day*.

It’s not surgery, it’s sound.

The scalpel is still the weapon of choice for dramatic facelifts. But, for a more natural and gradual lift, plastic surgeons and other cosmetic physicians now have a new tool in their treatment arsenals: Ultherapy ultrasound.

Want to find out if you’re an Ultherapy candidate? Visit www.lift.Ultherapy.com to learn more and connect with a doctor nearby. *As with any medical procedure, there are possible risks and variation in outcomes associated with the Ultherapy treatment. It is important to discuss the Ultherapy treatment with a healthcare professional to fully understand the treatment and risks.

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Springtime brings warmer weather, outdoor family fun, BBQs, ballgames, and for many Americans, the start of allergy season.

As you plan outdoor activities this spring, Dr. Travis Stork, ER Physician and host of the Emmy Award-winning talk show “The Doctors,� has partnered with Church & Dwight Co., Inc., the maker of Arm & Hammer Simply Saline nasal mists, to share his top five tips to ring in spring for a for a

healthy and congestion-free spring season.

in the morning, so it’s best to plan to work out during a time of day when pollen levels are a bit lower.

Keep it Simple and Natural The overuse of over-the-counter nasal decongestants can actually cause your congestion to return much worse than when it first appeared.

Using products that are drug-free and derived from natural ingredients can help. Dr. Stork says, “A product like Arm & Hammer Simply Saline Nasal Mist can be extremely effective in clearing nasal congestion, without side effects.”

Allergy-Proof the House Allergens exist indoors and outdoors, so take steps to make your home allergy-proof. A simple way to keep allergens at bay is to wipe your feet and take off your shoes when entering the home. You can also prevent mold by keeping the indoor air dry with a dehumidifier and remove allergens by cleaning the floors with a vacuum that has a HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filter.

Know When to Work Out Staying active and exercising for at least 30 minutes a day is a great way to fight off illness, but for allergy sufferers, be sure to plan workouts accordingly. Pollen counts are highest

Mind the Kids Congestion-causing allergens are everywhere - on the bus, in the park, on our clothes and even in our hair. To avoid any impact on your family fun

this spring, especially for the little ones, Dr. Stork says, “Keep congestion remedies on hand, like Arm & Hammer Simply Saline Baby Nasal Relief for both infants and kids.”

Wash Away Those Allergens Don’t ditch your favorite outdoor hobby just because you suffer from allergies, ditch the allergens stuck to clothes, bedding and bags. After a day in the garden, at the ballpark or family picnic, remember to wash clothes, bedding and bags as often as possible.

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Give Breakfast a Boost

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Easy ways to increase fiber intake Courtesy of Family Features

Despite all the talk today about nutrition, the majority of adults are still lacking important nutrients in their diets. A key example is fiber and convenient, nutritious options, such as ready-to-eat breakfast cereal, can help fill the fiber gap and provide other important nutrients at the same time.

Less than one in 10 Americans get the recommended amount of fiber in their diets. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agriculture Research Service, Americans’ average intake of dietary fiber is low – only 15 grams per day. This compares to the Institute of Medicine’s 22 | Spring 2014 Tri-Cities Health & Wellness

recommendation that women need 25 grams per day and men should get 38 grams per day.

Recent research shows part of the reason for this fiber gap is because most people think they are already eating the recommended amount of fiber. In fact, 56 percent of Americans think they are getting enough fiber in their diet when, in reality, less than 10 percent are meeting the recommendations.

Studies also show that fiber may be beneficial in reducing the risk of many lifestyle-related diseases and has been associated with maintaining a healthy weight and digestive system.

Fortunately, you can easily increase fiber intake and take advantage of these health benefits by starting your day with a fiber-full ready-toeat breakfast cereal.

Research from the USDA shows food companies are making positive changes to enhance the nutrition profile of ready-to-eat cereals. According to the study, fiber in breakfast cereals from major manufacturers increased 32 percent, while sugar and sodium decreased 10 percent and 14 percent, respectively, between 2005 and 2011.

“A 32 percent increase in fiber is a great way to help people fill their fiber gap,” said Lisa Sanders,

Ph.D., registered dietitian, director global nutrition and scientific affairs at Kellogg Company.

To get the best fiber boost, look for cereals that are a good or excellent source of fiber (3 or 5 grams, respectively). Generally, most of us think of bran cereals, shredded wheat and wheat flake cereals. But many of our favorites have more fiber than you think. Kellogg, for example, offers more ready-to-eat cereals that are a good source of fiber and include eight grams of whole grains than any other U.S. food company.

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In addition to ready-to-eat breakfast cereal, round out your daily diet with other fiber-rich foods, such as beans, nuts (especially almonds, pecans and walnuts), berries and crunchy vegetables. Nuts and berries are also a great addition for breakfast cereal to pack an even bigger morning fiber punch.

Want to find out if you’re getting enough fiber in your diet? Convenient tools also are available to help you track your fiber intake, such as Kellogg’s Fiber Tracker mobile app, which can be found at www2.kelloggsnutrition.com/fibertracker-mobile.

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Days to a Fitter, Healthier You

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If kicking off a life-changing fitness and nutrition program seems daunting, try taking smaller steps to make it feel more manageable.

Knowing just where to start can be the biggest hurdle, but once you’re on your way, you’ll find yourself on the path to new healthy habits before you know it.

Breaking down a whole new lifestyle into week-by-week chunks will not only let you ease in gradually, but also allow you to make meaningful changes right from the start.

Begin by charting out a week-long plan that will make you more conscious of

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how you approach important elements of your program including muscle toning, cardio and making nutritious food choices. Here’s a five-day schedule to get you started:

Monday: Start the Week Strong – Kick off the week with a medicine ball workout, which is a great way to work various muscles all at once. Try using a medicine ball with exercises that you’re already familiar with, such as push-ups, lunges or squats, or look up demo videos online to learn some new ways to use the medicine ball.

Remember, setting a long-term goal, such as running a marathon or dropping two dress sizes, can help keep you motivated over time, but also remember to celebrate your first mile run or your first five-pound loss.

Keep tackling your new program one week at a time, and your goals will easily become reality.

Visit www.dole.com for additional snacking ideas to get you on your way to a healthier you.

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Tuesday: Turn it Up – Running is a great form of exercise, but it’s important to mix up your cardio workouts to help prevent injury and become stronger overall. Grab your friends and try a cardio-focused class, such as Zumba.

Wednesday: Spruce Up Your Fruit – Working out is key to keeping fit, but so is maintaining a healthy diet. When shopping for snacks, make smart choices that taste delicious, such as Dole Fruit in Jars, which provide five servings of all natural, fresh fruit. Try pairing with Daisy Cottage Cheese to spruce up your fruit for a tasty parfait. Simply combine Dole Sliced Peaches, Daisy Low Fat Cottage Cheese and sliced almonds in a small bowl, then drizzle with honey and enjoy.

Thursday: Multi-task – Just because you’re catching up on your favorite TV show doesn’t mean you can’t work out.

Clear some space between the couch and TV so you can watch while you do push-ups, crunches, jumping jacks and squats. For extra motivation, leave your fitness tools near the television as a daily reminder.

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Friday: Give Yourself a Star – Gold stars aren’t just for classrooms. At the end of the week, mark each day that you exercised with a star on your calendar. Whether you went for a run, hit the gym or went for a walk with friends, the calendar will be a visual reminder of how often you’ve been working out, and will encourage you to keep going.

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ost people prefer to stay in their home or apartment for as long as possible.

The best way to make this a reality is to plan ahead of time to make the amenities in your home as safe and accessible as possible. It can be hard to imagine that tasks around the house that were once done with ease can one day pose a challenge. Anticipating the challenge and planning accordingly may allow you to remain in your home for an extended period of time. Often, with some minor modifications, your home can be adapted to help you stay as long as possible even with some loss of mobility.

Home Modifications Living at home longer may mean renovating a home to make it more accessible. This can include such things as installing ramps to bypass stairs, building a bedroom on the main floor, placing grab bars in the shower, changing the height of kitchen countertops or making a bathroom safer and more accessible. Before you make home modifications, you should evaluate your current and future needs by going through your home room by room and answering a series of questions to highlight where changes might be made.

Several checklists are available to help you conduct this review. The National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modifications is a good place to start. Go to the center’s website at http://www.homemods.org and click on the link to the “Safety Checklist and Assessment Instrument.”

Getting Help Keeping a house running smoothly requires a lot of hard work. If you are no longer able to keep up with the demands, you may need to hire someone to do laundry, buy groceries, run errands, clean the house or perform any necessary repairs. Those who are unable to perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), such as getting in and out of bed, walking, bathing, dressing, and eating, can often continue to stay at home with outside help. There are a number of services that can be brought in to assist with ADLs and other personal care. You can hire someone, such as a personal care aide or home health aide, to help you out a few hours a day or around the clock.

Some health care services can be provided at home by trained professionals, such as occupational therapists, social workers or home health nurses. Check with your insurance or health service to see what kind of coverage is available, although you may have to cover some of these costs out of pocket. If very specific conditions are met, Medicare will help pay for all or a portion of home health care.

Transportation Declining health often causes a decline in independence and mobility. Many seniors lose the ability to drive or simply feel uncomfortable behind the wheel at night. Investigate transportation options in your area so you can maintain an active social life, get medical care and shop for necessities. You might find family members willing to take you to the grocery store, friends who will drive you to social events, nearby bus routes, reduced fare taxis or senior transportation services funded by a local not-for-profit. Staying in your home should not mean being cut off from community activities you enjoy. Finding new ways to get around, even after you are no longer driving, may allow you to stay engaged and active.

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Good-for-You Grilling Ideas Celebrate grilling season with heart-healthy tofu skewers Courtesy of Family Features

As you stoke the flames of your grill this season, choose a versatile canvas that allows you to build on flavors and textures, lending itself to a wide range of cuisine and preparation methods.

Tofu is a perfect grilling companion – a complete protein that’s low in fat, cholesterol-free and tasty, too.

The benefits of soy From teriyaki to Buffalo to vinegarbased barbecue sauces, tofu perfectly absorbs your favorite bold flavors from the grill. This easy-to-prepare meat alternative also boasts many heart-healthy benefits.

“The nice thing is that the soybean, by its nature, is a complete food,” said Peter Golbitz, director of International Business Development at SunOpta, who touts the better-for-you benefits of soyfoods. “It’s a complete protein, it’s very high in protein, it contains valuable oils, essential fatty acids, fiber – even the sugars in it are considered to be prebiotics, in terms of they are good for the gut.”

Recent findings from the 2013 Con-

sumer Attitudes About Nutrition study also reveal that interest in soy foods is on the rise. “The study has found that 50 percent of consumers are very interested in their diet and are attempting to lose weight or maintain their weight,” said Steve Poole, director of Soybean Oil and Protein Programs for United Soybean Board.

“They want to know that soy is good for them, particularly the saturated fat content, and it is. And they also see some heart health benefits associated with soy and protein.”

Skewers:

Tips for grilling tofu

To prepare sauce, pulse all ingredients in food processor until smooth. Place in small bowl. Cover and refrigerate.

Even seasoned masters of the flame can use some tips for properly preparing tofu. Use these tricks to make your grilling experience a success: • Weigh it down Use firm or extra-firm tofu and always press it well before grilling to get extra moisture out. Simply place it between several layers of paper towels, place a plate on top and then weigh down the plate.

• Clean and coat To keep tofu from sticking to the grates of your grill, make sure the grates are clean and coat them with cooking spray or oil.

• Enjoy a skewer Place tofu on skewers to keep it from sticking to the grill and to make it easier to handle when turning and serving. Tofu kabobs are fun and easy to prepare. Just marinate chunks of tofu with your favorite flavorings and grill with vegetables or fruit, such as pineapple.

For more flavorful techniques and recipe ideas, visit www.soyfoods.org.

Party-Perfect Tofu Skewers with Soynut Satay Dipping Sauce Yield: 14 servings

Sauce: 1 1/2 1/4 1 1/4 1/4 2 1/4

teaspoon fresh garlic, chopped cup soynut butter cup fresh lime juice tablespoon soybean oil cup rice vinegar cup water tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce cup fresh green onion, chopped

1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated

1 package (20 ounces) extra firm tofu, drained and cut into 42, 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon soybean oil 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce 14 bamboo skewers

Additional soy sauce and oil for brushing

To prepare skewers, marinate tofu cubes with lime juice, oil and soy sauce in large bowl; gently stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for two hours or overnight; stir occasionally.

Assemble three tofu cubes on each skewer. Brush grill with oil. Preheat grill to medium.

Grill over medium heat 3 minutes, turning frequently and brushing with soy sauce and oil until golden brown. Serve with prepared sauce.

Source: Soyfoods Association of North America

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