Memphis Health and Fitness Feb. 2012

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At Adams Patterson we’re passionately committed to your overall well-being.

As a fixture in women’s health for nearly 50 years, you can count on us to provide the most up-to-date, innovative and advanced services available, including: • Comprehensive obstetriC and gyneCologiCal serviCes • minimally invasive surgery • robotiC surgery • in offiCe essure® tubal sterilization

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Eric Kro loosens up before his 10-mile run at Shelby Farms on New Year’s Eve. “Endurance running has strengthened me mentally far beyond my expectations,” says Kro.

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Horn Lake Fitness Center Changes Name Fitness Premier of Horn Lake has changed its name to Max Fitness after merging in December of 2011. The 24-hour center, located at 2906 Goodman Road, has been in the Horn Lake area for five years.

Along with the new name, the company has also added staff and created additional fitness classes.

For more information call 662-393-6299 or visit joinmaxfitness.com

Health and Wellness Designed Specifically for You at BIOMechaniks Certified Athletic Trainer (AT), Yusuf Boyd, MS, ATC, LAT is the owner of boutique health and wellness studio, BIOMechaniks, located at 3100 Village Shops Drive in Germantown, TN. Whether you want to become a world-class athlete, lead a healthier lifestyle or anything in-between, his comprehensive research-based approach can help.

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BIOMechaniks offers an array of services: injury prevention/rehabilitation, athletic performance, personal training, group training, educational seminars and corporate wellness. State-of-the-art fitness equipment includes cycling CompuTrainers, TRX suspension trainers, the MoveStrong functional station and more. Boyd has been an AT since 2002 when he completed a nationally accredited Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee then went on to pass the rigorous Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC) national exam. He also received a Master of Science in Psychology/Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity. Upon completing his graduate work, Boyd accepted a position as Assistant Athletic Trainer with the Memphis Grizzlies. After acclaimed success and growth as an Athletic Trainer in the NBA for several years, Boyd launched BIOMechaniks full time.

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In addition to performing some of the same functions as a personal trainer, ATs like Boyd are healthcare professionals educated in preventing, recognizing, managing and rehabilitating acute and chronic injuries, conditions and disabilities. When necessary they collaborate with physicians to optimize treatment.

“I truly enjoy helping people. My goal is to provide tailored services that address individual needs and keeps fitness effective, interesting, fun and injury-free. That way, you can continue participating in the activities you love,” Boyd says. We want you to walk away from our facility feeling like you’re getting what you need to get your life on track.

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Dance Your Way to a Fitter Life Local dance instructors Edgar Mendez and Amanda Gonzales recently opened Madison Dance Studio in Minglewood Plaza. The studio has a variety of dance and fitness classes offered throughout the week for kids, teens and adults.

Edgar Mendez, owner of Salsa Memphis and Rumba Room, has been teaching salsa in Memphis for the last eight years. Amanda Gonzales, a native Memphian, is a Hip Hop and Salsa Instructor. They offer classes they feel are outside of the norm.

“We wanted to give Memphis a place where everyone can feel comfortable learning something new and meeting people,” says Gonzales.

Madison Dance Studio offers classes in Salsa, Hip Hop, Zumba, Belly Dance and Cardio Ballet. In February they will begin children and teen classes in Salsa and Mexican Folkloric Dance. The 2100 square foot studio, with hardwood floors and a modern loft feel, will also serve as a venue for parties and social dancing. For more information visit madisondancestudios.com or call 901-484-6999.

For Proper Weight Training Techniques, Start Young Kelvin “York” Brown, Director of Training and Certified Master Trainer at Power Life Fitness, has introduced a weight training program for kids ages 12 to 16. He has designed a program that teaches proper and safe weight training techniques along with proper eating habits.

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“My goal is to expose these kids to the importance of feeding and fueling their bodies properly as they engage in everyday activities and sports,” says Brown. “If we can get these kids while they’re young, we have a better chance of breaking bad habits before they become adults, such as eating junk food and fried foods. Then they’ll pass this on to their friends and one day their children. These kids must maintain good grades and have conduct at home and school to remain in the program.”

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For more information, visit powerlifefitness.net or call 901-454-0003.

York (center) of Power Life Fitness trains kids about fitness and nutrition.

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FEBRUARY IS HEART MONTH Heart disease is the #1 killer of Americans. So, what exactly is it? Also called cardiovascular disease, heart disease a simple term used to describe several problems related to plaque buildup in the walls of the arteries in our heart. As the plaque builds up, arteries narrow, making it more difficult for blood to flow through, thus creating a risk for heart attack or stroke.

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YOUR CHOLESTEROL AND BLOOD PRESSURE LEVELS Your Total Blood (or Serum) Cholesterol Level

Less than 200 mg/dl

Your HDL (GOOD) Cholesterol Level 60 mg/dl and above (an HDL of 60 mg/dl and above is considered proactive against heart disease)

Your LDL (BAD) Cholesterol Level

Less than 100 mg/dl is optimal

100 to 129 mg/dl near or above optimal

130 to 159 mg/dl borderline high

160 to 189 mg/dl high

190 mg/dl and above very high

Your Triglyceride Level

Less than 150 mg/dl normal

150 to 199 mg/dl borderline high

200 – 499 mg/dl high

500 mg/dl and above very high

Your Blood Pressure Level Systolic mm Hg (upper #) less than 120 (measures the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats—when the heart muscle contracts)

Diastolic mm Hg (lower #) less than 80 (measures the pressure in the arteries between heartbeats—when the heart muscle is resting between beats and refilling the blood)

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WE CAN REDUCE HEART DISEASE BY PROMOTING A HEALTHY DIET AND LIFESTYLE DAILY. THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION HAS IDENTIFIED THE “LIFE’S SIMPLE 7” THAT HELPS ADD YEARS TO YOUR LIFE:

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Don’t smoke Maintain a healthy weight Engage in regular exercise Eat a healthy diet Maintain and manage your blood pressure Take charge of your blood pressure Keep blood sugar (glucose) at healthy levels

Take the “My Life Check” at mylifecheck.heart.org from the American Heart Association.

HEALTHY DIET GOALS TO HELP PROTECT YOUR HEART Fruits and veggies: at least 4.5 cups a day Fish (preferably oily fish): at least 3-5 ounce servings, 2 times a week Fiber rich whole grains: at least three 1-ounce equivalent servings a day Sodium: 1500 mg or less per day Sugar—sweetened beverages: no more than 450 calories a week Nuts, legumes and seeds: at least 4 servings a week Processed meats: no more than 2 servings a week

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Saturated fat: less than 7% of total energy (calorie) intake

REMEMBER, THE KEY TO PROTECTING YOUR HEART EVERY YEAR IS PREVENTION AND MANAGING RISK FACTORS SUCH AS HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, HIGH TOTAL CHOLESTEROL OR HIGH BLOOD GLUCOSE. BUT, HOW DO YOU KNOW WHAT RISK FACTORS YOU HAVE? THE BEST WAY TO FIND OUT IS THROUGH ANNUAL SCREENING TESTS DURING REGULAR DOCTOR VISITS. AND OF COURSE, REMEMBER TO EAT A HEALTHY DIET AND EXERCISE REGULARLY!

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HE A LT H Y L I V ING Ask Dr. Kishore Arcot “VARICOSE VEINS ARE MAKING EXERCISING AND EVEN WALKING PAINFUL. WHAT CAUSES THEM AND WHAT CAN BE DONE TO RELIEVE THE SWELLING?” Varicose veins are abnormal veins that can occur in the legs. They can be small thin purple-colored lines (called “spider veins”) that lie just below the surface, or they can appear as thick, bulging or knotted veins. Many people think varicose veins are simply a cosmetic issue, but actually it’s a medical condition affecting 15% of men and 25% of women in the United States.

WHAT ARE SYMPTOMS OF VARICOSE VEINS?

WHAT CAUSES VARICOSE VEINS? Veins bring the blood from the legs to the heart. Varicose veins result from problems in the veins. When you stand, one-way valves in your veins close to prevent your blood from rushing to your feet. Overtime, the blood backs up in the veins and pressure builds up. This increased pressure leads to a sensation of heaviness and causes the veins to enlarge.

— Pain after prolonged standing

— Achy/heavy feeling in the legs — Burning/throbbing muscle cramps — Ankle/leg swelling — Itching — Recurrent cellulites (inflammation or infection) — Hyperpigmentation (dark discoloration) — Ulcers

HOW VARICOSE VEINS CAN BE TREATED? — Conservative therapy — Compression stockings — Anti-inflammatory medication (Motrin) — Venous Intervention — Laser Treatment (Endovenous Laser Treatment): a catheter is inserted and passed through the vein up to the leaking valve, usually found at the groin. The laser is activated and slowly pulled out of the vein, closing it down so it will not leak. The procedure lasts less than an hour and is relatively painless.

Kishore K. Arcot, M.D. is an interventional cardiologist and founder of Memphis Vein Center. For more information visit memphiscardiology.com or call 901-767-6765.

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“I’M A BUSY MOTHER OF THREE TRYING TO SIMPLIFY MY BEAUTY ROUTINE. HELP?”

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Ever feel like you don’t have the energy to face your makeup-removing, skin-cleansing, anti-aging serums, creams and sun screen routine? The key to simple skin care is using multi-tasking products, which saves time— the one thing none of us ever have enough of. Skin care is the one thing women (and men) tend to skip or cut short, so here are some tips and suggestions that will help simplify things and save time while offering a great skin care routine. Realistically, you don’t need to use anymore than four products in the morning and two at night.

Here are the basic necessities:

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PM ROUTINE

Step 1: cleanse with a gentle cleanser (try Cetaphil® Daily Facial Cleanser, Jan Marini® C-ESTA Cleanser or Obagi® Foaming Gel)

Step 1: remove makeup and cleanse skin

Step 2: gently exfoliate (try Jan Marini Skin Zyme & Clean Zyme or Obagi Exfoderm)

Tip: If you’re dealing with acne issues or sun damage, routines will vary. The best thing to do is make a skin care consultation and bring in your current products, so we can reevaluate your routine and let you know what’s working and what isn’t.

Step 3: prevent and correct acne and signs of aging with a serum containing vitamin-C and antioxidants Step 4: wear UVA/UVB protection (remember: higher SPF DOES NOT mean better protection)

Step 2: correct/repair with a Retinoid (either prescription-strength or high-strength Retinol®)

Kate Gassaway, RN, MSN, APRN, BC Nurse Practitioner Avanti Skin Center of Collierville 901-853-6428 www.avanticollierville.com

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EXPLORING THE TREATMENT AND COSTS OF LOW BACK PAIN Next to the common cold, low back pain (LBP) is the most common reason individuals visit a physician’s office, resulting in billions of dollars in medical expenditures and lost labor costs each year. Low back pain is one of the most common reasons patients visit the emergency room in the US. In 2008 US hospitals had roughly 3.4 million emergency department visits—an average of 9,400 a day— specifically for back problems.

ARE WE TREATING BACK PAIN EFFECTIVELY? Currently, the US ranks 46th among industrialized nations in health care outcomes, yet it ranks #1 in costs per capita. Medicare data illustrates that from 1996 to 2004 (risk adjusted), there was:

• 629% increase in expenditures for epidural steroid injections

• 423% increase in opioids prescribed

• 307% increase in spinal fusions

• I t is also noted that there is a direct correlation between MRI/CT rates and surgeries.

All of this increase in invasive treatment of musculoskeletal problems may be justified if patients’ quality of life and independence was preserved, however that isn’t always the case. In fact, the evidence paints a much different picture. Social Security disability statistics suggest that disability from musculoskeletal disorders is rising, not falling, from 20.6% to 25.4% in 2005.

About 80% of health care and social costs related to LBP are attributed to the 10% of patients with chronic pain and disability. This implies that meaningful interventions to reduce the recurrence of LBP would allow significant cost savings in the current health care system.

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Physical therapy has been shown to be an effective cost saver and has been shown to have good outcomes:

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• I n a 2007 Annals of Internal Medicine systematic review of non-pharmacologic therapy, the authors demonstrate the benefit of manual physical therapy and exercise in both sub-acute and chronic LBP, as well as moderate evidence for the use of spinal manipulation in acute LBP.

• A review article published in the February 2009 Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons recommended that in most cases of symptomatic lumbar degenerative disc disease, a common cause of LBP, the most effective treatment is physical therapy combined with antiinflammatory medications.

RECENT ECONOMIC STUDIES HAVE SHOWN PHYSICAL THERAPY TO BE AN EFFECTIVE TREATMENT CHOICE FOR PATIENTS WHILE SAVING THEM SIGNIFICANT MONEY. The Virginia Mason Hospital system in Washington State was under significant pressure from local employers and health insurance companies to reduce the costs of its services. One of the hospital solutions was to use physical therapy for LBP treatment prior to specialty care. The outcome of this procedural change has just been published in Health Affairs (Sept. 2011). The results were significant.

• Costs were reduced per episode by 55%.

• There was an overall reduction in utilization—less medications, less physical therapy visits, and reduced number of physician visits.

• Patient satisfaction improved, indicating better outcomes from treatment. Health Services Research (Oct 2011) has just published a study that compared physician referral to physical therapy, with patient self-referral to physical therapy (direct access).

• The total number of physical therapy visits were reduced by 14% when patients accessed physical therapy directly.

• The physician referred group received significantly more concurrent care—more medications, more imaging, more interventions.

• There was a staggering 87% reduction in episodic costs when the patient came directly to physical therapy.

Physical therapy ranks among the top treatment choices of Consumer Reports readers with back pain, according to a 2009 survey of more than 14,000 Americans with back pain. Physical therapist treatment and other “hands-on” therapies outranked treatment by medical specialists and primary care providers, a result that should prompt more patients to seek conservative options as a first line of treatment for their back pain.

At a time when people are responsible for paying a greater percentage of their health care services, it makes sense to reevaluate how we treat back pain to assure we maximize value. A conservative trial of 2-3 weeks of physical therapy may be your best and cheapest road to recovery. You can now come to physical therapy without seeing a physician first. You should find a physical therapy company where you see the licensed physical therapist at every visit, not just at the evaluation.

At Results Physiotherapy, you are treated at every visit by the same licensed physical therapist who will do a comprehensive “hands-on” examination pinpointing the cause of your pain. The findings will form the basis of the treatment, which includes manual therapy techniques for improving joint mobility and flexibility along with exercise prescription to impact the identified movement dysfunctions contributing to the pain.

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HARDING ACADEMY STUDENT AND “FIT KID” UNDRA WILSON IS A LION ON THE FIELD

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Maybe you’ve already seen 14-year-old Undra Wilson playing football on YouTube. The 8th grade running back and defensive safety has garnered a lot of attention during games for his skill and athleticism on the playing field— observer Lee Parker described him during a recent match against St. George as, “making moves like a rabbit, scrambling, spinning, juking, taking each turn as if it was his last, accelerating with the speed of a cheetah, and breaking tackles like a freight train while holding firmly to the football.”

Undra has been playing sports since the age of three. His natural ability was nurtured by his mother Carolyn Crouthers and father Jeff Wilson, himself a former player in the semi-pro All-Army Basketball League. Says Jeff, “He really makes me proud as a father. Not only because he’s an exceptional athlete, but because he has awesome character and has never met a stranger. I truly admire his serious work ethic, which he applies to every aspect of his life.”

We spoke to Undra to find out more.

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WHAT INITIALLY SPARKED YOUR INTEREST IN SPORTS, AND WHAT HAS INSPIRED YOU TO CONTINUE AND EXCEL? Playing football as a little kid with my dad—catching and throwing to him got me started, and I would spend hours playing with my football and basketball. I just have a love for the game and I want to continue to excel and become the best person and player I can be.

WHAT HAS YOUR EXPERIENCE AT HARDING ACADEMY BEEN LIKE? ARE YOU INVOLVED IN ANY EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE OF FOOTBALL? I enrolled there in Pre-Kindergarten, so I’ve been with pretty much the same people since I was six. They’ve become some of my best and closest friends.

I began playing football for the Lions in sixth grade, but I also run track and play basketball for Harding and the AAU Summer League. In 2010 and 2011 I was awarded the Presidential Award for Fitness. As far as academics go, my least favorite subject is math, but I love to read because it takes me to places that I haven’t traveled to—yet.

HOW DO YOU BALANCE THE DEMANDS OF FOOTBALL WITH ACADEMICS AND TIME WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS? It’s not easy. When I get out of school, I start on homework before basketball, football or track practice. After practice, I go to the Lifetime Fitness Center three times a week to

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do a light weight workout. My dad and I practice my three-point jump shot and shooting the basketball off the dribble, along with basic free throw shooting. Then I come home and my mom takes over—she rides my back to make sure my homework is done correctly. I do 50 pushups, eat and take a bath. Then it’s bedtime. Also, my family is very competitive, so that lets us spend a lot of time together. On my dad’s side, we play ping pong, and everyone is good, including my Granddaddy. My uncle, Reggie Wilson, was recently named National Ping-Pong Champion in Hawaii, and he was in Memphis Magazine last November. We also run 100-yard dashes against each other. My grandfather fished competitively, and my dad played basketball overseas. He still beats me and my friends on the basketball team, but only because we let him. My mom’s family is into sports, too. She ran track and played basketball, and my cousin’s a star wide receiver for MUS. WHAT IS YOUR TRAINING REGIMEN LIKE? WHAT ABOUT DIET AND NUTRITION? My mom makes sure I have balanced meals. I’ve been eating them so long I don’t really like sweets or junk food, but I do love Gatorade. During the past summer, I did almost 500 push-ups a day to build my upper body strength. My dad has a 3-acre pond which I run laps around before I do my sprint drills. Then my dad and I practice playing ball outside on our basketball court. Before bed, I do 200-300 crunches.

Then, once my dad thinks I’m asleep, I’m on the XBOX 360.

SO YOU’RE A GAMER AS WELL. My mom doesn’t let me play any Playstation or Xbox 360 during the week. But on the weekend I go on XBOX 360 binges at my dad’s house!

Right now I’m playing Madden 12 and NBA 2K12 on XBOX Live.

DO YOU PLAN TO PLAY FOOTBALL AT THE COLLEGE LEVEL? WHAT ABOUT YOUR PROFESSIONAL ASPIRATIONS? I do want to play college ball, but I’m not sure where at this moment. I just know it has to be a school that can offer me a high-quality education so I can get a good job one day. I would love to play in the NFL or NBA, or run in the Olympics, but eventually I intend to own my own business. I want to be an anesthesiologist—the first practicing doctor in my family—with my own practice.

WHO DO YOU FIND INSPIRATIONAL AND HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT SERVING AS AN INSPIRATION TO OTHERS? I love my parents. They’re the people I look up to most.

My seven-year-old little cousin, Nehemiah— he emulates everything I do. He’s good at football and basketball like me, and he’s super smart—he can spell words that I can’t even spell. I also have a two-year old sister, which is fun, but sometimes little kids can get on your nerves. I love the way she jumps up and down on the trampoline, though. Her balance is unbelievable! And I love the way she looks at me when she’s ready to show me her new moves.

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Shortly after Gabriella Arellano was born, she was diagnosed with a hole in her heart, or patent foramen ovale (PFO). A fairly common diagnosis, doctors assured Gabriella’s family that this condition did not pose any serious problems or require any additional follow-up. PFO is a failure of the foramen ovale to close after birth. The foramen ovale is the opening between the atria that prevents blood from going to a fetus’s lungs before birth. According to experts, this closure does not happen in about a quarter of all people.

Essentially there are millions of people with PFO who live normal lives, even though blood is leaking from the right atrium to the left. Problems only arise when that blood contains a clot.

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Fast-forward 26 years. Gabriella, a former high school cheerleader and member of the track and volleyball team, now has a degree in exercise physiology from the University of Memphis. She was encouraged by a former swim coach to compete in triathlons—which she did, racing the Memphis in May triathlon and a handful of marathons—all while working as a personal trainer. Misfortune struck in the form of a serious car accident, and Gabriella spent time in the hospital. She recovered and went back to life as she knew it—but was soon plagued by migraine headaches and periods of brief paralyzation on the left side of her body. In tune with her body and concern for her health, Gabriella sought medical attention. With the increasing intensity of her migraines and stroke-like symptoms, in addition to tightness and pressure in her chest, Gabriella was diagnosed with everything from anxiety to fluid retention and over-caffeination. Discontent with the dismissal of her symptoms by her doctors, she continued to seek alternate opinions. Gabriella saw a total of 9 different Memphis-area cardiologists over the course of two years. Though she knew something was wrong, she began to give up her quest to find answers about what was causing her symptoms.

Meanwhile, back at work, Gabriella had given away three personal training sessions as a promotion. By chance, the recipient of those free sessions, upon learning of Gabriella’s symptoms, referred her to his cardiologist at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. Though her experience with doctors over a two-year period resulted only in frustration and distrust, Gabriella knew her symptoms were not normal and insisted there was something wrong. So she saw the doctor in Nashville.

He ran a bubble test—where they inject saline into the bloodstream and track its progression through the body via ultrasound. The test showed the bubbles

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of saline were travelling to Gabriella’s brain, indicating there was a portal in which the bubbles could reach the brain.

Blood coming from the veins from all over the body enters the vena cava and then the right upper chamber of the heart. From there, blood is pumped into the right ventricle, from where it enters the lungs. Usually, the lungs filter out clots (or in the case of the test, saline bubbles) and oxygenate the blood. The freshly oxygenated blood enters the left atrium, then the left ventricle. From the left ventricle the blood is pumped out into the miles of blood vessels that feed oxygen and nutrients to every cell in our bodies. The bubbles travelling to Gabriella’s brain indicated that her blood was travelling from the right to the left side of the circulation, and directly to the brain, rather than getting filtered out through the lungs.

With the indication of such a portal in Gabriella’s heart, her doctor ordered a transesophageal echocardiography, or TEE, which is a minor surgical procedure where the doctor goes in from inside the mouth with a scope to look at the interior side of the heart. It’s the only test that shows exactly what’s currently happening in the heart. The TEE indicated a pin-sized hole in Gabriella’s heart. The doctor diagnosed her with PFO and prescribed blood thinners for the duration—the aim of the drug treatment being to prevent blood clots that can cause strokes. With PFO, the main concern is that the opening or hole can occasionally allow a clot to bypass the lungs, where it would be filtered out and cause a stroke.

The “mini-strokes” that Gabriella experienced were TIAs, or transient ischemic attacks. These “warning strokes” produce stroke-like symptoms but no lasting damage. The usual TIA symptoms are the same as those of stroke, only temporary. The short duration of these symptoms and lack of permanent brain injury is the main difference between TIA and stroke.

Gabriella returned to work, relieved there was a reason for her symptoms, but still unsatisfied. At 26, she didn’t want to remain on blood thinners for the rest of her life knowing she had a hole in her heart.

Gabriella Arellano has a heart for exercise and healthy living, and her life’s story inspires others to follow in her footsteps.

While patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a common and generally benign condition found on autopsy in 25% of the population, approximately 40% to 50% of patients younger than age 55 with cryptogenic stroke (CS) have PFO on TEE. Approximately 40% of all strokes are classified as cryptogenic, meaning that the cause is unknown despite an extensive work up.

While patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a common and generally benign condition found on autopsy in 25% of the population,

Three months later, Gabriella was training a client when she had a small stroke—more intense than the TIAs she experienced previously.

Luckily, that client was a nurse and recognized what was happening and acted quickly, calling an ambulance. Gabriella was admitted to hospital in Memphis, and scheduled surgery with the Vanderbilt doctor who diagnosed her. He performed a PFO closure: closing the hole in her heart with a closure device placed by a catheter threaded through the groin through the veins to the heart.

Now Gabriella has none of the prior symptoms, and has since been cleared to continue training and working out at a normal level. She continued to work and train, then went on to have a normal pregnancy (though considered high risk). She had a healthy baby girl whom she has since had tested for PFO by a paediatric cardiologist.

“After the closure I felt what it was like to be normal. No more chest pain, TIAs and migraines. It’s a whole different ballgame when you’re dealing with your heart and brain. Sure, it’s ok to tell people this is normal or that it’s really not a big deal because [these symptoms are] a common occurrence. But when you’re getting the feelings of TIAs, chest pain and migraines, it’s a really scary experience.”

approximately 40% to 50% of patients younger than age 55 with cryptogenic stroke (CS) have PFO on transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). This suggests that paradoxical emboli (i.e. venous emboli that gain access to the arterial circulation through a PFO) are a major cause of CS. Thus, many physicians will recommend PFO closure in patients, especially younger patients, who have had CS. Recognizing and treating TIAs can reduce your risk of a major stroke.

Gabriella now focuses on her true love and vocation: helping people stay healthy. As a personal trainer, she specialises in rehab for stroke patients and other clients with cardiac illnesses. She loves what she does and her message is simple: be your own health advocate. Even when she wanted to give up, she persevered and listened to her body—which ultimately kept her alive. Gabriella urges her clients to pay attention to their bodies: awareness is everything. You know your body better than anyone else, and it’s up to you to be aware of anything out of the ordinary. Be your own health advocate. It kept Gabriella alive, and may do the same for you.

Use the following resources to learn more about PFOs and strokes: http://goo.gl/0UvKL http://pforesearch.org/about/pfo-overview/ www.heart.org

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HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A COUPLE? Married 13 years WHAT YOU DO: Don—food sales; Jill—advertising HOW YOU MET: At Buntyn Cafe on Southern, I asked about a typo on their daily special board. Don happened to be there keying in their order, so they sent him by my table.

WHERE YOU WORKOUT: We do weight training at home, run outside, and take spin classes at Sweat Fitness in Collierville.

BENEFITS OF WORKING OUT WITH YOUR PARTNER: We get to spend time together.

HOW HAS WORKING OUT HELPED YOUR RELATIONSHIP: We are best friends!

HOW DO YOU KEEP EACH OTHER MOTIVATED: By setting goals, we’re both pretty competitive and like being challenged.

WHO IS MORE COMPETITIVE: That would be Don. I’m competitive, but not as much as he is. Don can’t stand it if anyone beats him at anything—not even his wife!

He just has to be first, and that’s all there is to it!

WHO’S THE HEALTHIER EATER: Definitely Jill!

I enjoy salads, fruits and veggies more than he does. I was actually a vegetarian when we met.

IDEAL DATE NIGHT: A long run then all-we-can-eat sushi!

SPLURGE: Mexican and sushi!

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YOUR NEXT BIG GOAL: A triathlon is our goal. We will run a few 13.1 races and more than likely another marathon this year.

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YOUR MARRIAGE MANTRA: Our secret is, “marry your best friend.” We do everything together and have so many similar interests.

Very rarely is one without the other. I enjoy hanging out with him as much or more than my friends! I believe couples need to have the same interests, which helps their relationship.

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C O V E R P R OF IL E HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A COUPLE? Dating 6 months WHAT YOU DO: owners of Finally Fit Memphis HOW YOU MET: We met at the gym—I was walking out, she was walking in. I noticed Deana and her Everlast shirt, made a comment, and it went from there.

WHERE YOU WORKOUT: St. John’s Parish Life Center and Memphis Police Department Boxing Gym EXERCISE WE DO TOGETHER: We run the Liberty Bowl stadium steps from 1 to 103 about six to twelve times.

BENEFITS OF WORKING OUT WITH YOUR PARTNER: Our competitive streaks brings out the best of our performances.

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HOW HAS WORKING OUT HELPED YOUR RELATIONSHIP: It has developed a bond of camaraderie between us by helping each other through our separate strengths and weaknesses.

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HOW DO YOU KEEP EACH OTHER MOTIVATED: We give each other gifts for fitness goals met.

WHO’S MORE COMPETITIVE: Deana—I don’t like to lose at anything!

Jerome—She doesn’t even like to lose at things I know more about, like boxing. (I boxed on the Air Force Boxing team.)

WHO’S THE HEALTHIER EATER: Jerome is the healthier eater. He’s more knowledgeable about nutrition, especially about when and what to eat.

IDEAL DATE NIGHT: A nice quiet weekend in another city. We make our own schedules, so our dates tend to last for days.

SPLURGE: Triple Chocolate Cupcakes from Fresh Market YOUR NEXT BIG GOAL: Actually, we have three. We want our clients to accomplish 100% participation in all 3k’s and 5k’s in Memphis. Jerome—I want to support Deana in her fitness competitions. Deana— I want to support Jerome in his MMA matches.

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C O V E R P R OF IL E HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A COUPLE? Married 3 years WHAT YOU DO: Josh—Sales & Marketing for the Memphis Grizzlies; Krista—Physical Therapist Assistant at Campbell Clinic and owner of CHEERS Event Planning HOW YOU MET: In college, we were actually mutual friends for two years before we started dating.

WHERE YOU WORKOUT: both at ATC-Bartlett, Krista: Bootcamp and Fusion Fitness with Erica Hill EXERCISE WE DO TOGETHER: Weight training—Josh really likes the circuit training I come up with, and I make sure his technique is correct to get the most benefit out of each exercise, so he doesn’t get hurt!

FAVORITE EXERCISE OR WORKOUT: Josh loves running and he’s good at it. He could run for days and never get tired. My favorite is Fusion Fitness.

It’s an hour-long “dance cardio” class and reminds me of my cheer days!

BENEFITS OF WORKING OUT WITH YOUR PARTNER: Ummmm....cue theme music in background….

“Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Betterrrrrrrr!”

HOW HAS WORKING OUT HELPED YOUR RELATIONSHIP: As busy as we are, it gives us quality time to spend together.

Even though we don’t agree about every aspect of our workouts, it’s something that’s very important to both of us. The fact that we can work out together is the best quality time we can spend.

HOW DO YOU KEEP EACH OTHER MOTIVATED: Josh says I motivate him by telling him I don’t think he can do something.... whatever works, right? Josh keeps me motivated by trying to keep up with him. He’s always prioritizing his workout schedule and stayed consistent with it ever since I’ve known him. It reminds me that this is a way of life.

WHO’S MORE COMPETITIVE: We both agree—it depends on the day! We both grew up in sports and are competitive about EVERYTHING!

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WHO’S THE HEALTHIER EATER: Krista, definitely! Josh is a garbage disposal.

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IDEAL DATE NIGHT: Sundays are usually our date days— lunch after church and football all day!

SPLURGE: Josh—Krispy Cream doughnuts; Krista—pizza (which is now a vegetable, right?)

YOUR NEXT BIG GOAL: Josh wants to train for his first marathon, and I’m developing his training plan. I can’t run long distances because of a neck injury, but I think I’m just as excited for Josh as he is!

YOUR MARRIAGE MANTRA: “Never, Never Give up!”

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C O V E R P R OF IL E HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A COUPLE? Married 2 years WHAT YOU DO: Shawn—hairstylist at Ella David Salon in Germantown; Darris—Chief Inspector at Aerospace Products Intl. in Memphis HOW YOU MET: We met while hanging out with a group of mutual friends. It was very casual, but there was an immediate connection.

WHERE YOU WORKOUT: We are members at Lifetime Fitness in Collierville, but we also run quite often on the local trails or around the streets of our neighborhood.

We also do home workouts with our Insanity DVDs. BENEFITS OF WORKING OUT WITH YOUR PARTNER: It helps keep us motivated and encourages us to keep going!

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HOW HAS WORKING OUT HELPED YOUR RELATIONSHIP: We use it as bonding time.

Working out releases some of our daily stress, so it helps keep us happy with ourselves, which in turn helps our relationship.

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HOW DO YOU KEEP EACH OTHER MOTIVATED: We try to keep each other accountable while giving encouragement and compliments before, during and after our training sessions. We also sign up for the next race right after we finish one. That way, we have no excuses for not continuing our training!

WHO’S MORE COMPETITIVE: It’s pretty safe to say we’re both very competitive, so we’re about equal.

WHO’S THE HEALTHIER EATER: We’re also pretty equal in this area of our life. We don’t do crazy diets, but we do watch what we eat and try to eat healthy. We stay away from chips, cookies, sweets, soft drinks, coffee, etc. However, we do treat ourselves on the weekends, especially after a long run!

IDEAL DATE NIGHT: We are VERY low key.

Sometimes we go to Huey’s or Buckley’s on a Friday night for dinner, then just come home and watch a movie!

SPLURGE: Shawn—Mexican food, I LOVE chips and salsa; Darris—the West Coast burger and fries at Huey’s YOUR NEXT BIG GOAL: Our biggest goal this year is to complete our first 50-mile trail race.

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Heather Griffin AGE: 40 OCCUPATION: Pharmacist, Assistant Director of Clinical Services, Baptist Memorial Hospital SPORT: Running FAMILY: Robert, my husband of 11 years; Dot and Maggie, 8-month-old rescue kittens WEEKEND WARRIOR HALL OF FAME: Four half marathons—including the Women’s Half Marathon (Nashville) in September 2011 and the Chicago Marathon in October 2011 as part of the American Cancer Society’s DetermiNation team FAVORITE FITNESS ACCOMPLISHMENT: training for, running (and most importantly, completing) the 2011 Chicago Marathon injury-free (and raising $10,000 for the American Cancer Society, in honor of my sister) WHY RUN: I started running three years ago to lose weight.

Today I run because there’s no better stress reliever or antidepressant on the market. It makes me happy!

INSPIRATION: my youngest sister Tiffany, who was diagnosed with metastatic malignant melanoma in February 2011 just after her 30th birthday. She has survived multiple surgeries over this last year and just delivered her second baby so she could begin chemo.

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DRIVE: Lexus RX330 BUCKET LIST: Ironman World Championship in KailuaKona; any marathon my two sisters and brother would run with me GEAR: Saucony Omni Running Shoes; Road Runner’s ID bracelet; Garmin Forerunner Watch; CEP recovery leg sleeves ONE THING PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU: I was an elite competitive gymnast until I was 16; my dream was to go to the Olympics INDULGENCE: CUPCAKES! I treat myself after each race—Muddy’s New Yorker or Gigi’s White Midnight Magic QUOTE: “The tragedy of life doesn’t lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies in having no goal to reach.”

Interview by Hailey Thomas. Photo by Sarah McAlexander.

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Wayne D. Lichliter AGE: 60 OCCUPATION: Dentist SPORT: cycling, kayaking, backpacking FAMILY: wife (Sharon) and four children (Taylor, Andrew, Madison, Sheridan) WW EVENT: although not a racing event, I coordinate all the bike logistics for Jim Jagger’s “Go Jim Go” Lebonheur fundraising campaign. I no longer race much, but continue training on the race level.

WW FAVORITE: winning all of my category races for an entire MTB season; finishing with a win in the classic Wolf River Challenge LIKES: biking—because nothing’s better than the feeling of moving through the wind; kayaking locally, because we have one of the best rivers in the world at our door front— the great Mississippi MOTIVATION: my wonderful wife, kids and a fantastic new grandchild WW CHALLENGE: holding my own with my training groups here and a racing team in Destin—all have great riders younger than my racing bike and requires intense miles, but I have the advantage of efficiency and skills acquired in 40 years of doing it

I coordinate all the bike logistics for Jim Jagger’s “Go Jim Go” Lebonheur fundraising campaign.

EAT: The Five Spot (the back room of Ernestine and Hazel’s)—the fish selections are like being on the coast

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GEAR: 7-11 Huffy (really a Serrota) Tour de France bike ridden by Davis Phinney. It’s now about 26-years-old but gets me down the road. I think everyone knows me by the bike. Sidi shoes, Oakley RX glasses, Current Designs Extreme kayak, Epic wing paddle DRIVE: Suburban for hauling kids and gear (and a Jeep Wrangler for fun) ONE THING PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU: other than the few people that I ride with and Jagger’s crew, I am a human road map for our region. If it’s paved I have likely ridden it in my 35 years and 150,000 miles on a bike. I also can’t always remember why I went to the hardware store!

MANTRA: to see every sunset; “You will only fail once.”

Interview by Hailey Thomas. Photo by Allen Elliotte.

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Small Plates, Big Taste at ALCHEMY “Simple food can be delicious when done well,” says Karen Roth, chef and co-owner of Alchemy, the trendiest spot in Cooper Young.

Roth wields her knife and transforms a few basic ingredients into full flavored masterpieces.

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“You don’t want to drown the flavors of good food with heavy sauces and creams—it should be clean and healthy.” Roth advises diners to “trust her” in the kitchen, and almost any dish can be made vegan or vegetarian upon request. Alchemy serves only small plates, inviting diners to share in the experience of different foods, flavors and endless conversation. Health+Fitness selected a few of our favorites.

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Sautéed Corvina over roasted sweet corn sauce with avocado. $12

Wild Mushroom Pancakes with a hint of cinnamon and basil, accompanied by wilted spinach and chevre. $9

Seared Akaushi Beef with Chimichurri sauce—a nutritious blend of parsley, oregano, olive oil, roasted garlic and lemon. $12

Roasted Artichokes Hearts over Baby Arugula with a lemon oregano dressing. $7

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EDIBLE therapy

By Macrae Schaffler

Pa nk o-C rust e d Sa lmon for Tw o Salmon tends to be the go-to fish for dinner at my house, and there’s good reason for it. Salmon has a very strong flavor that makes it a good match for many other strong flavors, like the rosemary used in this recipe. Salmon is widely available, affordable and loaded with omega-3 fatty acids. It’s also an excellent source of selenium and B-12.

No wonder it’s among the many fish that are recommended for twice weekly consumption. Most people I know (including myself) don’t eat enough fish. This recipe is for two, so you can have a lovely romantic and healthy Valentine’s dinner at home this month! (And it’s pink!)

I usually like to smoke my salmon, but for this recipe I decided to go for a little more texture in the form of a panko crust. Panko bread crumbs are more coarsely ground than regular store-bought bread crumbs, so they provide a sturdier crunch. I mixed the crumbs with a little hearthealthy olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice (for an acidic balance) and salt and pepper. I had some beautiful organic rosemary that my friend Melanie brought me (thanks, Melanie!), so I put a few sprigs of it underneath the salmon while it roasted in the oven at a high temperature. By the time the salmon was done, the heady scent of rosemary had permeated through the filets and added a nice warmth to the fish. Any herbs you like could be substituted for the rosemary, especially thyme. If you don’t have fresh herbs, you could always sprinkle about ¼ teaspoon of dried herbs into the panko mixture and just rest the salmon on a few lemon slices in the baking dish.

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4 sprigs of rosemary or a small bunch of thyme 2 filets of salmon the juice of ½ lemon 4 tablespoons of panko bread crumbs 1 clove of garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil salt and pepper to taste

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Make a bed of herbs for the salmon in a small baking dish, and place the fish skin side down on top of the herbs.

Squeeze a bit of lemon over the salmon, and squeeze the rest of the lemon juice into a small bowl. Season the salmon with salt and pepper to taste. To the lemon juice, add the panko, garlic and olive oil then salt and pepper to taste. Mix the bread crumbs with the other ingredients until well combined, then spread the mixture over each filet of salmon.

Roast the salmon in the oven until it reaches 130 degrees, about twelve minutes. Enjoy!

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FEBRUA RY E V EN T S FEBRUARY 2012 HIGHLIGHT RACE One great day and two great events! February 25th, 2012 Start 2 Finish kicks off the year with Move it Memphis 5K/10K and Oxford Run for Hope Half Marathon/5K. The 4th annual Move it Memphis 5K/10K supporting the Greater Memphis Chamber starts and finishes on Beale St. in downtown Memphis with post race activities taking place in W.C. Handy Park. The 3rd annual Oxford Run for Hope Half Marathon/5K race course will take you through the Oxford Square, the University campus, the biking and walking paths and the public parks of the city. Oxford’s uniqueness captivates its visitors like a true Southern Classic. Join Start 2 Finish at one of these two great events and kick of 2012 right! www.s2fevents.com RIDE TO CURE DIABETES REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. GO TO RIDE.JDRF.ORG FOR LOCATIONS. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2012 St. Jude Country Music Half Marathon Training This is a training program that is run by Fleet Feet Memphis! For more information visit their website listed below.

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