Muskogee Phoenix
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Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Section B, Page 4
Perimenopause precedes menopause
DEAR DR. GOTT: I am a 43-year-old female with irregular periods. When I finally went to my doctor, he told me that I have perimenopause. Can you tell me what this is? DEAR READER: Simply put, perimenopause is an introduction to Laurence J. Peter, an menopause. It commonly educator and “hierarchioloccurs when a female is ogist” best known for the in her 40s, but can hapformulation of the Peter pen to some women in heart two is a singleton. Principle (which is too their mid-30s. It general(With the doubleton long for inclusion here), said, “It is wise to remem- eight-two, he would have ly lasts between two to played the eight, starting eight years and is a natuber that you are one of ral part of the aging an echo.) So it is temptthose who process. Estrogen levels ing to cash the heart can be rise and fall in an erratic king. fooled some pattern, and women may With this layout, that of the time.” experience problems works fine because East Defending sleeping, hot flashes, should discard the club against four vaginal dryness, mood king, the top of his sespades, you, changes and more. Requence. Then you would West, lead peated menstrual irregucash the club ace and the heart Bridge larity, however, is one of play another club for ace: five, the most widely recogdown one. two, three. Phil Alder nized initial phases of However, that is not What would the condition. As long as the right defense! Supyou do next? pose partner has Q-J-x-x- the irregularity isn’t acNorth, with six-card companied by extremely support, was right to shut x of clubs (and no diaheavy bleeding, breakmond ace). The winning his eyes and bid four defense would be to lead through bleeding bespades. Who knows who tween cycles, bleeding a low heart at trick two. can make what? And this that lasts longer than Make your partner ruff way he was chasing a the trick. He would then eight days and cycles game bonus. that occur fewer than 21 shift to the club queen. You were probably This way your side would days apart, you can usutempted to compete furally consider things as take one heart, a heart ther, but the unfavorable ruff and two clubs. Since progressing normally. vulnerability dissuaded this cannot cost, it is the However, complications you. (Note that five clubs goes down one, which is a correct play. Yes, in this position, cheap sacrifice if four partner could ruff your spades makes, but is exHoroscope heart king and lead the pensive if you defeat four club queen, but he might When you team up with spades.) not. You know partner’s competent allies, your ability to achieve on a large scale will be greatly enhanced in the year ahead. Develop relationLevel: ships with those who are 1 2 going places so that you can collectively better your 3 4 opportunities. GEMINI (May 21-June Complete the grid so each row, column and 20) - Certain interests of 3-by-3 box (in bold yours that are large in borders) contains scope could be of equal every digit, 1 to 9. For importance to your peers strategies on how to or companions. Collectivesolve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk ly you’ll succeed if you are the one who supplies the SOLUTION TO leadership. MONDAY’S PUZZLE CANCER (June 21-July 22) - Although you’re someone who likes to go it alone at times, today it’ll be joint endeavors that will occupy your thoughts. You might be that person who has strengths upon which all can draw. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) © 2010 The Mepham Group. Distributed by 6/1/10 - A number of special atTribune Media Services. All rights reserved.
outside these guidelines should be brought to your primary-care physician’s or gynecologist’s attention. There are several circumstances that have a bearing on when perimenopause or menopause might begin. Smoking, for example, is known to trigger menopause up to two years earliHealth er than in those withDr. Peter out a histoGott ry. Other signs of an earlier-than-normal occurrence are chemotherapy for childhood cancer, never having delivered a baby, hysterectomy and pelvic radiation therapy. Therapy might include the use of oral contraceptives for the purpose of regulating cycles, and reducing vaginal dryness and hot flashes. A progestin-containing IUD (intrauterine device) might control heavy bleeding, while progestin therapy might regulate cycles. If you are satisfied with the information you already received, I recom-
mend you continue as you are, eat well, exercise, avoid alcohol and caffeine, which can trigger hot flashes, and enjoy each day to the fullest. If you are dissatisfied, either jot down a list of questions and return to your physician for an explanation, or request a second opinion. In the interim, I am sending you a copy of my Health Report “Menopause.” Other readers who would like a copy should send a self-addressed stamped No. 10 envelope and a $2 check or money order to Newsletter, P.O. Box 167, Wickliffe, OH 440920167. Be sure to mention the title or print an order form off my website at www.AskDrGottMD.com. DEAR DR. GOTT: I am considering taking colloidal silver and want your opinion. Is it safe, or is it toxic? DEAR READER: Colloidal silver is touted as a cure-all that boosts the immune system and treats a plethora of issues from viruses, cancer, HIV/AIDS, shingles and even prostatitis. There is no scientific evidence to substantiate such claims. It is not an essential
mineral. Colloidal silver is made up of tiny silver particles suspended in a liquid. It is available in oral, spray and topical forms. It is known to build up in the tissues of the body over time and most commonly results in a blue-gray discoloration of the skin, nails, gums, eyes and internal organs. While this isn’t a serious health problem, it is a serious cosmetic problem because the discoloration doesn’t go away even if the supplement is discontinued. My opinion is probably not one you want to hear, but I can’t recommend this product. If you eat a nutritious diet, exercise and get adequate sleep, forgo something so questionable until firm scientific studies prove it is beneficial. Dr. Peter Gott is a retired physician and the author of the book “Dr. Gott’s No Flour, No Sugar Diet,” available at most chain and independent bookstores, and the recently published “Dr. Gott’s No Flour, No Sugar Cookbook.” Contact Dr. Gott at Dr. Gott c/o United Media, 200 Madison Ave., 4th fl., New York, NY 10016.
tributes you have to offer will be recognized by others and serve to draw out the best that’s in them. It won’t take long for any one person to pick up on what it is that s/he can copy. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) - Anything that could be meaningful to you financially should not be put off until another day. Do all that you can to take care of important material affairs while luck is in your corner. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) - Your attitude will determine what degree of success you encounter. Regardless of whatever it is that you get involved in, if you think in positive terms, the results will reward you with what you envision. SCORPIO (Oct. 24Nov. 22) - A situation that may have been giving you
fits will shift in a more favorable direction. Now is the time to capitalize on whatever needs fixing or bracing up. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) - Your optimistic thinking will not only give you a more positive outlook on your affairs but will also be extremely helpful in directing whatever it is you’re trying to accomplish. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19) - There is a possibility that some unexpected but good developments could take place that will enable you to direct your financial affairs more beneficially than you had ever thought possible. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 19) - Those more attractive attributes of your personality will be extremely pronounced and will draw others to you like a magnet. You’ll be
well received wherever you go. PISCES (Feb. 20March 20) - Because you will be particularly good at harmonizing and blending your inner drive with your physical assertiveness, this could be an especially rewarding day for you. Make the most of it. ARIES (March 21-April 19) - Something very nice could happen for you that will put you in a good mood all day long. In fact, it might be so wonderful that you may even have justification for celebrating. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - It’s not out of the question that more than one of your successes today will come from financial or career involvements. Apply yourself effectively and watch what happens.
Fans gather to remember Dio LOS ANGELES (AP) — The mammoth service for fiery frontman Ronnie James Dio was more akin to a spirited rock concert than a dreary funeral. With chants of “Dio, Dio, Dio,” headbangers were loud and proud Sunday as they paid tribute to the late metal legend, who died from stomach cancer May 16 at age 67. More than 1,200 fans commemorated Dio inside Forest Lawn Memorial Park’s Hall of Liberty. Hundreds more gathered in the scorching heat outside the auditorium to watch monitors of the proceedings, which featured performances from some of Dio’s rocker friends, including Glenn Hughes of Deep Purple, Geoff Tate of Queensryche and Paul Shortino of Quiet Riot. “He touched all of us with his music and his message and his magic,” said David Feinstein, Dio’s cousin and Elf bandmate. “I know that Ronnie truly loved all of you. He had a great ap49921
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preciation for your loyalty. I’m talking about all you out there, all the fans.” Those gathered remembered the feisty vocalist from such bands as Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath and the self-titled Dio as a passionate performer who was gracious on and off stage. Many recalled Dio’s continued support over the years of Children of the Night, the teenage prostitution rehabilitation organization where his wife, Wendy, serves as chairman. Dio revealed last summer that he was suffering from stomach cancer shortly after wrapping up a tour in Atlantic City, N.J., with the latest incarnation of Black Sabbath under the name Heaven and Hell. Dio’s son, Dan Padavona, cautioned the memorial crowd to be screened regularly by a doctor and take care of themselves, something he said his father did not do. “I beg you not to make the same mistake my dad made,” said Padavona. “For dad, the show always had to go on. He ignored the warning signs for years, and all along the cancer was growing and mutat-
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ing from something that was probably easily defeatable into a monster which even Dio couldn’t slay.” A few members of the Westboro Baptist Church demonstrated outside of the park’s gates as hundreds of fans arrived to remember Dio, who made the “devil horns” hand gesture he learned from his Italian grandmother a heavy metal signature. Members of the fundamentalist church said they opposed Dio because they believed he worshipped Satan. Several musician friends of Dio celebrated the rocker by performing tunes that featured Dio’s signature howl. Scott Warren of Heaven and Hell began the memorial with an arrangement of Dio’s “This is Your Life” on piano. John Payne of Asia crooned Black Sabbath’s “Heaven and Hell.” Joey Belladonna of Anthrax wailed Rainbow’s “Man On The Silver Mountain.” “He had that magic,” remembered Willie Fyfe, Dio’s longtime personal assistant. “He always called it magic. Once he had a crowd in his hands, that’s where they stayed until it was time to go, then he’d give them back, and walk off and do his thing. Bless him. He’s still doing that now, and the guy is in a coffin.”