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Natural Ways to Get Relief from Arthritis Safeguard Yourself Against Theft and Scams
10 Is It a Cold or Flu? How to Know
16 Things You Need to
Know About Floaters
20 What is the Best
Sleeping Position?
22 Tips to Save on Gym Memberships
12 December Actitives to 24 Foods Swaps That Help enjoy in WNC
14 Safety Tips for Pets
During the Holidays
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A Healthier Diet
26 Daily Tips for Good Oral Hygiene
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Natural Ways to Get Relief from
Arthritis can be explained as a group of degenerative conditions that are often associated with aging. These conditions are mostly demonstrated through inflammation in the joints that is eventually a cause for unbearable pain and stiffness. The most common type of this condition, known as osteoarthritis, worsens with age and is caused by the constant wear and tear of our joints over the years. Treating arthritis as a condition can be tough for doctors. Doctors usually treat arthritis with painkillers and anti-inflammatory medication. Although these medications do end up treating the condition, some of these painkillers come with side effects which can turn out to be a hassle on their own. Due to the incompetence of medications to treat arthritis in a flawless manner, a natural approach to achieving pain relief with arthritis is becoming extremely popular. Considering the rise in popularity for natural options of pain relief in arthritis, we have come up with a list of natural remedies that will help you combat arthritis and osteoarthritis permanently, without worrying about any side effects.
Lose Weight Your weight has a huge impact on your arthritis and the pain you experience from it. As our joints become stiff from the regular excursions throughout our life, having a relatively larger weight can end up putting extra pressure on all of your joints. December 2017 | Senior Life Magazine
The joints that suffer the most from arthritis are knees, feet and hips. These joints are directly linked with the extra pressure your weight exerts on them. Losing weight will not only reduce the stress on these joints but will also improve your movement, prevent any future damage and decrease the amount of pain you experience.
Exercise There are many more benefits associated with exercising than simple weight loss. After consulting your doctor, start slowly and work up to a regular daily workout since your body may not be accustomed to a high amount of physical movement . Exercises like running and walking that require you to bear weight can actually be damaging. Instead, you should opt for low impact exercises such as swimming and water aerobics. Low impact exercises will put less of a burden on your joints and will ensure that you keep your fitness intact. They will also end up saving you from adding further stress to the already stressed joints.
Hot and Cold Therapy Natural treatment, as simple as hot and cold therapy, can make a huge difference when it comes to treating the pain you are enduring from arthritis. The best hot and cold treatment is to start your day with a long, warm shower. Starting your day with a warm shower will reduce the stiffness in your joints helping you feel better during throughout the day. By using continued on page 7 Page 5
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Relief from Arthritis continued from page 5 a heating pad or an electronic blanket at night, you can keep your joints loose. While hot treatments can reduce the stiffness in joints, cold treatments are considered best for relieving joint pain, inflammation and swelling. The best way to apply this method is by wrapping a gel ice pack and applying it on the painful joints to experience quick relief.
Acupuncture Acupuncture is a medical treatment that has been around since it was proposed by medical experts in ancient China. The method basically involves a process where thin needles are inserted into various specified points in your body. It is believed to reroute energy and restore balance. Acupuncture has been around for ages and was implemented by our forefathers to good effect. It is one of the most researched therapies and is also suggested by the World Health Organization (WHO) for prevention and treatment for over 100 conditions. One of the conditions that acupuncture can eventually improve is arthritis. The method is believed to have properties that can help reduce the pain you experience. If you would like to explore this method of treatment, you can start by looking for any certified professional within your vicinity.
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Arthritis. It can intensify the pain you are experiencing. Meditation is an effective method for solving all forms of pain from arthritis. Meditation and other relaxing strategies may help you reduce the pain, since they reduce stress and give you the strength to cope with it in a better way. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has verified on countless occasions that practicing meditation in a peaceful way can be helpful for people experiencing arthritis and other painful conditions in their joints. Researchers have also found that people experiencing depression and arthritis tend to benefit the most from meditation. As soon as stress is reduced, inflammation and swelling will soon drop.
Massage Arthritis patients can benefit from massage. Experts on Arthritis have mentioned that getting arthritic joints massaged regularly can reduce the stiffness and pain. In addition to feeling better, massage will greatly increase your range of motion. Massage therapy works best when appointments are regularly scheduled with a specialist. Please remember to ensure that your massage therapist should have the prerequisite experience with people who suffer from arthritis. Get feasible recommendations from fellow patients and your doctor. Ee
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Safeguard Yourself against Theft and Scams Do a little bit of research in this matter and you will find that identity theft is one of the growing crimes across the world, especially America. According to statistics from Transunion, more than 19 people fall victim to identity theft every minute. To understand the severity and extent of the crime, we first need to understand what identity theft actually is. Identity theft basically takes place when a hacker or criminal acquires someone’s personal information and data through the means of deception or fraud. The data is rather obviously acquired for the means of personal and financial gain. Due to the growth in the number of crimes reported under identity theft, the economic effect of such crimes is staggering. Financial losses attributed to the crime totaled more than $30 billion in the last year. While identity thefts pose a threat to all segments of society, seniors are considered a primary target for such crooks. This can be gauged by the fact that around 30 percent of all identity theft complaints have been submitted by people who are over 60 years old. As a senior, this is a matter of concern, and you need to be equipped with the right information to safeguard yourself from scams and scammers. Here we mention a few tips that will help you secure your savings and any future financial dealings.
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The world has changed and organizations need to be thoroughly studied and assessed by customers before doing business with them. While the Internet may seem like a wide, complex maze to many people, they should look to the Better Business Bureau or BBB for information. The BBB lists complaints from customers who have been scammed by an organization. This way, you can see whether the organization you are going to be associated with, has a tarnished image or not. The motive here is to understand all the details regarding the organization you are going to work with, so even if it means taking a little extra time, you should to do so. Moreover, you can also look for advice from friends and family members. You might get some important details from any corner of the spectrum.
Too Good to be True Seniors are host to a myriad of calls from telemarketers. Although, many telemarketers are true to their trade and offer reasonable deals, there are various scammers also present in this field. If you get a call from a telemarketer offering a deal that is too good to be true, then you should probably back out. If a telemarketer calls you and says, “Congratulations, you have won our next bonus free prize, but for availing the special free prize you need to make a payment for postage and handling,” chances are that they are probably fraudsters. Whenever a deal sounds too good to be true, you should research the internet for authentication of the products and deals of the said business. Remember not to be greedy, because your greed is the fuel that feeds fraudsters. Beware before saying yes to a deal or a service being offered at unbelievable rates.
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The thing about scammers is that they know the human psyche and can manipulate you through their different guises. One of the most common methods used by scam marketers is that they prompt you to close the deal through high pressure methods. Their words are very persuasive and indicate that they won’t accept no as an answer. These slam-dunk techSenior Life Magazine | December 2017
niques for securing a deal have been labeled as core components of fraud and scamming by the COPS office. They are highly used and effective methods of scam because they usually appeal to the agreeable nature of most people. Don’t fall for questionable sales antics and say no if you feel that the salesman is too pushy, or too persuasive.
Don’t Give Away Personal Information Even if you do find a sales package or a deal attractive, ensure that you do not give away your personal and financial information away easily. Your financial information should be safeguarded at all times. There are times when you would encounter telemarketers or marketers in general that would want you to give away your financial details, like your credit card number, even before the deal is finalized.
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Once you have safeguarded your interest through the early waves of the sale, the onus of being responsible with a formal contract also falls on your shoulders. Most marketers and investment firms present a formal contract that initiates your dealings. If you are presented with a document that you fail to understand, don’t sign it until you comprehend everything on it. Make sure that you do a word to word analysis of any contract that includes your personal and financial information. All the points covered in such documents are of immense importance and deserve your utmost attention. If you fail to understand the legal implications, get help from a professional or any trusted advisor.
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Is It a Cold or Flu? How to Know Which One You Have During certain times in a year, you’re bound to experience the feeling of a cold or flu. Your nose suddenly turns stuffy, your head is pounding against the perceived barriers in your skin, your throat is extremely scratchy and you have no idea whether you have a cold or a seasonal flu. The conundrum in distinguishing between flu and a cold arises because the symptoms for both these conditions overlap each other. You can either opt for going to a doctor – who will run a quick test with cotton swabs from the back of your throat or nose – or you can follow the basic guidelines we have here for identifying which one of the two you have and what you can do to tackle both of these infections.
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infections is virus. Moreover, both of these conditions are infections that end up limiting the respiratory functions of the human body. The simplest method to determine the difference between these infections is to look at your symptoms. Although, many of the symptoms are the same, the ones you suffer from can help you differentiate between the two.
Symptoms for Cold If you have a cold, you will probably be suffering from the following symptoms: • A runny nose: Your nose will be running all day long and the basic mechanism to hold the residue back will not be working. • Sneezing: Sneezing is a common occurrence within colds and has the tendency to really shake you up. Senior Life Magazine | December 2017
• Cough: Coughing is another condition that is part and parcel of having a cold. The cold will give you fits of coughs regularly. • Sore Throat: The constant sneezing, coughing and runny nose will mean that you eventually have a sore throat on your hands. • Headache: As the sneezing and the runny nose gain speed, the headache comes into perspective. Your headache will be complemented by numerous body aches that will make you prone to staying in bed. • Mild Tiredness: All the hassles of managing a runny nose, going through a severe headache and pain all over the body specifies that you will eventually develop mild tiredness that can grow into fatigue if rest is compromised.
Symptoms for Flu Having talked about the common symptoms for cold, we now move on to the symptoms that are common with flu. • Dry Coughing: Dry coughing is one of the biggest and most common symptoms that you will ever encounter with flu. Dry coughing can be troublesome if not taken care of. • Moderate or High Fever: Another symptom of flu is that you start suffering from a moderate or high fever. Although, it has been mentioned that not everyone with the flu will have a fever. • Sore Throat: We mentioned above that dry coughing could lead towards a troublesome outcome if it keeps persisting. Well, the troublesome outcome from dry coughing is that of a Sore Throat. • Shaking Chills: Shaking chills is another inherent symptom of flu. • Headache: Headaches are common in flu’s, which is what makes them really tough to handle. • Severe Body Aches: One thing that both flu and colds have in common is the severity of the body aches. Body aches that come through flu can make you prone to bed and call your office or workplace for a day off. • Nausea and Vomiting: Nausea and Vomiting are most common in children, as they have a tough time adjusting to the body aches, headaches, coughing fits and sore throat that comes along with flu. While symptoms for flu are more severe, colds come on gradually and are considered to be mild. Colds usually take a couple of days to wear off, although some symptoms tend to December 2017 | Senior Life Magazine
last for a week. Flu, on the other hand, can be extensive as it comes on quickly and brings with it sever changes to the body and its condition. A normal flu lasts 1 to 2 weeks.
The Common Cold The common cold is an infection caused by a virus. More than 100 types of viruses can be the reason behind a common cold, but the rhinovirus is believed to be the main culprit most often and can make people cough, sneeze and sniffle. It is also highly contagious. Although colds can be caused at any particular time of the year, they are extremely common during winter months. This is because viruses that cause cold tend to thrive in low humidity. Common colds can spread when a sick person coughs or sneezes, sending droplets flying through the air. You can even get sick if you touch a surface that was recently touched by an infected person.
Seasonal Flu Influenza, or the flu as we know it, is another illness present in the respiratory system. The flu is very seasonal and can hit anytime from fall to spring, peaking in the winter months. You can catch flu similar to how you catch a cold. If you com in contact with the surface a sick person had touched a while ago, you might end up getting the infection. On the other hand, seasonal flu can turn tides and develop into a much more serious condition known as pneumonia. This can be true for young children, pregnant women, older adults and people with a weak immune system. To avoid such an impediment, it is best to treat the flu on time. Ee
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Hendersonville Home for the Holidays Friday, November 24, 2017 to Sunday, December 31, 2017 Main Street twinkles with thousands of lights with many holiday activities such as the Flat Rock Playhouse productions, an ice-skating rink, carriage rides, holiday concerts, Christmas parade, and many other events for all ages. To see the Home for the Holidays calendar go to: www.visithendersonvillenc.org/home-for-the-holidays
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Friday, December 1, 2017 to Saturday, December 2, 2017 Enjoy many festivities including horse-drawn carriages, carolers, tree lighting, storytellers and instrumentalists in historic Biltmore Village. And chestnuts roasting on an open fire! Starts Fri at 6 PM. www.historicbiltmorevillage.com
Christmas at Biltmore 2017 Friday, November 3, 2017 to Sunday, January 7, 2018 The biggest event of the holiday season. See America’s largest home decked out in festive finery. Candlelight Evenings are especially magical. www.biltmore.com for more information.
Winter Lights at the NC Arboretum Friday, November 17, 2017 to Sunday, December 31, 2017 Experience Asheville’s BRIGHTEST holiday tradition at Winter Lights at The North Carolina Arboretum. Open Nightly. www.ncarboretum.org See website for Ticket Information Page 12
Lake Julian Festival of Lights Friday, December 1, 2017 to Saturday, December 23, 2017 Their annual Festival of Lights includes 50 animated and stationary light displays. Walk December 1, 2017, 6-9 PM: The season always kicks off with the “walk through night” - the only time you can walk through. Admission is $5/adult and children are free. The half mile drive has a few inclines, but it’s very family friendly and the paved drive is great for strollers and wagons. Warm up by the fire and make a s’mores. Santa will also be on hand for pictures. Sorry, no pets allowed. Park at Family of Faith Fellowship Church, 212 Long Shoals Road. Drive December 2-23, 2017, 6-9 PM: Admission is $10 per passenger vehicle and $20 for large vans, motor coaches, and buses. Advance tickets may be purchased online for $7 per passenger vehicle and $14 for large vans, motor coaches, and buses. 20% of proceeds are donated to Buncombe County Special Olympics. Senior Life Magazine | December 2017
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Asheville Downtown Gallery Art Walk Friday, December 1, 2017 Galleries stay open late with special exhibits and artist mingling throughout downtown, 5-8 PM.
Explore Asheville’s Montford historic neighborhood. Showcasing 11 homes at the Annual 22nd Holiday Tour of Homes on Saturday, December 9 from 1 until 5 p.m. This is your chance to explore the lovingly restored or carefully constructed eclectic architecture of historic and carefully crafted new homes. The Montford Historic District is Asheville’s oldest and largest with over 600 buildings reflecting a variety of late 19th and early 20th century styles, and includes a variety of architectural influences reflecting the cosmopolitan character of Asheville during the turn of the 20th century. with Victorian, Arts and Crafts, Greek Revival and Dutch Colonial homes dating back to the late 1800s. 1-5 PM, $25/person. Tickets at Asheville Visitor Center. www. montfordtour.com
An Angel Christmas at Thomas Wolfe Home Saturday, December 16, 2017
Santa on the Chimney Saturday, December 2 & 9, 2017 Watch Santa Claus ready himself for clambering down chimneys across the world as he practices climbing one of the most famous chimneys of all, Chimney Rock! Watch him scale the 315-foot Chimney Rock before climbing down millions of much shorter chimneys all around the world on Christmas Eve. USA Today named Chimney Rock one of the top 10 places to catch up with Santa. Come and see why! From 11 AM to 2 PM, meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy live holiday music, complimentary hot cocoa, cookies and kids’ activities and see live critters. Annual Passholders are invited to a special holiday sale at Cliff Dwellers Gifts, which will be providing entertainment, artist demonstrations and refreshments. There is no additional cost with paid Park admission. www.chimneyrockpark.com December 2017 | Senior Life Magazine
A special open house at the fascinating 29-room Thomas Wolfe Home in downtown Asheville with period decorations, special tours, angel wreath auction, kids’ activities, snacks and more. 9 AM-5 PM. $5/person. www. wolfememorial.com
Chanukah Live! Sunday, December 17, 2017 Asheville’s largest Hanukkah party with fun for all ages. Features music, attractions for teens and adults, sushi bar and Kosher food stations, shopping and more. 3-8 PM. Free. www.chabadasheville.org
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the nearest emergency veterinary clinic for quick help. Avoid Dangerous Décor Your home might look incomplete during the holiday seasons without decorations, but one should also ensure that their pet’s safety is not compromised through the presence of the décor items. Being responsible with your decorations is the call of the day as you cannot compromise in this regard. Things you should confirm are:
Safety Tips for Pets during the Holidays
Your tree has to be secured with a solid base, which ensures that it does not fall over. If you are using a live tree, ensure cleanliness to avoid accidental ingestion. Always keep small decoration items out of harm’s way by placing them away from your pets reach. A kitten or a small pup might confuse the ornaments with a small toy. Thus, keep breakable ornaments away from their reach to prevent any injuries.
The holiday season is upon us as the festivities are just about to begin. One thing that most people, especially seniors, end up doing during the holiday season is that they forget their furry friends. It is easy to forget your cats and dogs during the festivities, but you have to ensure that they are safe from things that can cause health hazards and damages to them. With the input of some effort and a few modifications, you can ensure that your home is extremely pet friendly and that your pets get to enjoy the season as much as you. Of course, they also deserve the break after a tiring year of fetching ball and being a good boy. Keep Toxic Food Out of Their Reach We can all raise our hands up for being guilty of giving our furry friends tidbits of everything that we are munching on. But, beware because some foods really can cause a lot of harm to them. The issues that can arise from eating toxic items can range from digestive problems to pancreatitis problems that may deteriorate and be fatal if care is not given. Chocolate is probably the most renowned toxic food around, so we will skip that and move on to others that most pet owners don’t know currently. • Fatty, spicy and salty foods
Be careful with the strings and ribbons you have leftover on the floor once done wrapping your gifts. Ribbons may become lodged in their intestines and may cause serious impediments that might require a surgery. Try going for more eco-friendly packaging that can be considered safer for your pets and also the environment.
• Treats with excessive sugar
Light Safety
• Caffeinated beverages and Alcohol
Candles play an important role in setting the aesthetic appeal of a place during holiday season, but they also pose a serious threat of injuries to your beloved pets in case of an incident. Always ensure that you leave your candles on sturdy surfaces, away from the reach of your pets. Moreover, you need to ensure that all of your candles are attended to and that none of them are left burning while you are out.
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You might have seen your cat playfully chew through your phone cord, but the whole scenario can take a nasty turn when it comes to strings of lights. A lot of care is needed to ensure that everything is safe and there is nothing that is left unattended when it comes to candles and other electrical lighting equipment. Travel Safely Holiday season may often mean that you need to do a lot of traveling. Depending on your plans, your pet may or may not be part of the traveling experience, but if they are, you need to cater to their needs. If you are traveling through a car, you need to prepare for them in advance. Get a kennel if you can and make a makeshift home for them in the back of the car. This will ensure that your pet gets to be around you during the holidays and remain completely safe despite all the traveling. Do not compromise on pet safety during the travels, as pets tend to get fidgety if you are going for a long journey interstate. Prevent Your Pet from Getting Out One of the most dreaded incidents that can happen during the holiday season is to have your pet slip out through the main door/gate, amid the plethora of guests coming and going. It can be easy for a pet to lose their cool and sneak out during the rush. One solution to this is to notify your neighbors about the event in your home, so that they can be on watch for any of your pets getting out. Moreover, you can also hand over your cat or dog to a friend, who you and your pet can trust. If you don’t have anyone available, you can do the honors yourself and keep a close eye on them throughout the proceedings.
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Keep Them Calm and Enjoy the Season Depending on the number of guests coming to your home, your pet might end up getting flustered and agitated. You can have a safe retreat for them in the house, where they can go to and have some good alone time. Anyways, you still need to be aware of ways to calm down your pet if they get a panic attack and start acting weirdly. Calm them down through natural ways and ensure that both you and your furry friend make the most out of the holidays and have a fun filled time together. Ee December 2017 | Senior Life Magazine
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Things You Need to Know About Floaters
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For people having experienced the problem before, eye floaters should not be a new concept. Have you ever noticed a small dot, a small speck or a squiggle like thing floating in the air, only to find out that it flits away when you try to look at it directly? Or you might have noticed lights or flickering lightning streaks that also weren’t really there? If you have, then you are in a group of many other people who have and are experiencing the vision phenomenon of eye floaters and eye flashes. Seven out of ten people will experience eye flashes or eye floaters at some point in their lives. For seniors, they are considered a natural feature of the aging process. As our eyes become weak, we are prone to experience these flashes and floaters, which is why they are not considered to be a medical problem most of the time. However, floaters can sometimes be a sign of worse things to come. A rapid increase in floaters usually indicates that you are going through a retinal tear. If this tear is not addressed immediately, you could risk losing your eyesight.
About Eye Floaters Eye floaters are basically small grey or black specks that keep drifting around aimlessly in your field of vision. They are made up of vitreous, which is a gel like substance found in the eye. They have the ability to take on numerous shapes and sizes. They usually look like blurred dots or cobwebs, but their shapes and sizes are not consistent. Floaters are considered to be far more noticeable and visible when you tend to stare at a deep blank background. A bright white computer screen or a perfect blue sky can be examples of backgrounds where you would see more floaters than before. As mentioned above, floaters are not a cause for concern in most cases. In fact, they are not even considered a medical emergency or a medical condition. But, in some cases floaters can indicate a serious eye problem like a torn retina. Make a visit to your eye doctor to determine whether or not you have a serious eye problem. Here are a few facts that you would like to know about eye floaters: December 2017 | Senior Life Magazine
They are Common Eye floaters are very common. If the stats we mentioned above are anything to go by, you are not to be worried if you see these cobwebs like structures roaming across your field of vision. Between your retina and lens and towards the corner of the inner eyeball lies a gel like substance that we call as the vitreous body. As we keep aging, this gel begins to liquefy, since it is dissolving. As this process happens, tiny pieces from the vitreous might break off and start floating around the liquid center. These floating pieces that have broken out of the vitreous are the benign floaters that we see dancing around our field of vision.
Retinal Detachment Typically eye floaters amount to nothing more than a nuisance that is occasionally present. They are not usually considered a medical condition and are treated as a common occurrence. But, sometimes they can be considered as a serious symptom of retinal detachment. Retinal detachment is a condition in your vision that can cause permanent blindness if it is not treated with care. The first sign of retinal detachment in your eyes can be a high level of flashes of light and floaters in your eyes. If you are showered by flashes and floaters you may be going through this condition. Although the condition is painless, it indicates something much more serious. This occurs when the vitreous body in your eyes causes the retina to break away from the tissues that support it at the back of your eyes. The holes that appear in the retina as a result can increase the flow of vitreous and lead to a detachment by dislodging the retina. The sooner this detached retina is treated; the better the chances of saving you and your vision from permanent damage.
Risk Factors To be precise, eye floaters usually tend to occur when you are between 50 and 75 years of age. Besides the age factor, there are also some other risk factors that can influence the chances of you developing the extreme condition of retinal detachment in your life. An example of the condition striking people at a younger age is people who are myopic, or very near-sighted. continued on page 18 Page 17
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People who are near-sighted may find that their vitreous body dissolves earlier in life. Diabetics are also found to face an increased risk of eye flashes and floaters. The increased risk towards the condition is a byproduct of basic diabetic retinopathy, which is a condition that is found to affect blood vessels present in the retina. Inflammation as a result of a serious trauma or an infection can also be a root cause behind eye floaters early in life. Lastly, people who have undergone cataract surgery tend to suffer from an implication known as posterior capsular opacification (OPC). The condition can eventually result in enhanced floaters and retinal detachment.
Always speak to your eye doctor, if you feel that you are suffering from eye floaters at a young age.
Getting Rid of Floaters Even if you are not under the grips of a serious impediment like retinal detachment, you would still love to get rid of these annoying hallucinations. There are a couple of methods that can help solve this conundrum. Vitrectomy: This involves removing the entire vitreous body from the eye and to replace it with another fluid. Without the vitreous body, there will be no more fluids. This treatment is extremely risky. Laser Vitreolysis: This new laser procedure vaporizes floaters by targeting them through the pupil. This method is definitely safer than Vitrectomy mentioned above, but not everyone can be a candidate for this. Ee
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What is the Best Sleeping Position?
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Roughly 41% of Americans are not sleeping as many hours in a day as they should. Not sleeping enough leaves you weary, tired and at a greater risk of suffering from depression, high blood pressure, chronic health conditions and weight gain.
condition of your spine and neck. The body parts that would suffer the most from a flawed sleeping position are your spine and neck. Safeguard both these areas by maintaining a side position that promises a night full of dreamy adventures.
The hours you sleep are in no way correlated to the hours you spend in bed. Although, many Americans put in the required 7-8 hours in bed during the night; how you spend the time in bed can affect your health in numerous ways. Your sleep position is an important factor. Your preferred sleep position might be giving you tummy troubles, premature wrinkles and even back/neck pain.
The best part about sleeping on your side is that it limits you from snoring excessively and also helps in keeping your spine elongated. If you suffer from acid reflux, you might like being in this position, as it is the second best, after the back position obviously, for keeping out acid reflux. The health benefits present indicate that sleeping on your side is not as bad as initially thought.
Recognizing the need for a safe and comfortable sleeping position, we have discovered the best pose for your body, along with how not to sleep in order to get that refreshing snooze time.
Like sleeping on your back, sleeping on your side also has some drawbacks. You might end up getting wrinkles on your face. Considering that your face and skin are under pressure from the weight of your head, you might get wrinkles on the side you sleep on. Blame this on smashing one side of your face on the pillow. The best position for keeping away wrinkles the one we mentioned above; the back position.
The Best: Back Position Most people assume that if they sleep on their back, they will up losing some hours of rest. In fact, the method is not only best for going to sleep, but also ensures that your sleeping position does not hinder your health. Resting on your back while sleeping makes it easy for your neck, head and spine to manage and maintain a monotonous and neutral position. Chiropractors agree that sleeping on your back is beneficial, since you are not putting any additional load on your back that can affect your posture or body structure. People suffering from acidity during sleep can also benefit from sleeping on their backs, as it is ideal for fighting normal acid reflux. Sleeping like this keeps your head elevated and keeps your stomach below your esophagus. The positions of these body organs means that both acid and food cannot travel back up. Other than the benefits listed above, sleeping on your back also helps counter wrinkles, as there is nothing putting pressure against your face. Dermatologists believe that wrinkles can be controlled if you sleep on your back during the night. The negative side of sleeping on your back is that you will be exposed to excessive snoring that can perhaps turn into a hassle if you have a partner with you in bed. Your partner will find the snoring irritating and would want you stop. Before sleeping on your back, you might want to consider the condition and proportions of your pillow. The best pillows for people sleeping on their back are fluffy and puffy, since they support your neck without propelling your head forward up too much. Good For: Preventing back and neck pain and minimizing wrinkles. Bad For: Snoring is common with sleeping on your back.
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Women who are pregnant would definitely want to sleep on their side, because it regulates blood flow, which is ideal for their condition. Side sleepers can benefit from thick and firm pillows as they help align your spine as you snooze. Pillows for side sleepers need to fill the space between the shoulders and your head, to keep both of them in a neutral position. Good for: Preventing back pain, decreasing acid reflux, reduced snoring, sleeping in pregnancy. Bad for: Wrinkles on your skin.
Positions Not Considered Ideal Just like we have the best sleeping position, there are numerous sleeping positions that are not considered ideal. A couple of these positions that you would want to refrain from are:
Fetal Position If you snooze with your knees pulled up high towards your chin and your chin tucked into your chest, you will feel the impact of the position when you wake up in the morning. The impact is harsh and is especially hard to handle for people with arthritic joints. It may also make diaphragmatic breathing difficult for you. Perhaps the only perk of sleeping this way is the reduced snoring.
Stomach Position Sleeping on your stomach makes it extremely difficult for your body to maintain a neutral position with your spine. It puts additional pressure on muscles and joints, which eventually lead to pain in your nerves and initiate a tingling and numb sensation. Your neck might not necessarily hurt every morning, but it may soon start to ache once it develops a major problem. Ee Page 21
Tips to save on Gym Memberships We are into the last month of the year and for many this is the last chance to meet the goals they had set for themselves at the start of the year. These goals can be regarding anything in general, but fitness goals are a crucial part of every person’s yearly objectives. With the year about to end, most people will throng gyms across the country with renewed spirits to ensure that they end the year on a high, and end up achieving the targets they had set for themselves. While gym memberships are high, experts suggest that the end of the year is also a good time to register oneself at a gym, because this is the time when gym owners are also looking to balance the books and meet their sales quotas. If the revenues have been hard to come by during the first 11 months, now is the time when they will slash fees to get more memberships.
Go for an off-peak membership Gyms today, may have set high membership rates for individuals who come during peak hours, on the weekend, the evenings and the nights. If you can sidestep the crowd and go for off-peak membership you can enjoy being in the gym with only a few people, while simultaneously availing discounted rates.
Ask for free trials Before you make your final decision, it is always good to have a few free trials at all of the gyms that you have under consideration. You can talk the gym into a free trial for at least a week, so that you get the feel of the place. This way, you may
Interestingly, there are numerous other ways to save on gym membership costs, and here we have highlighted the important ones.
Compare Prices for Gyms It is said that ignorance is bliss, but in most cases it is not. It is useful to be aware of the membership costs for gyms located near your home. You can visit the facilities in the evening to check out the prices and see what type of equipment each gym offers. You might end up getting a good deal from a gym that has slashed prices for the end of the year. Page 22
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not only get to experience the environment within all the gyms near your home, but you can also enjoy a couple of free workouts that will go easy on your pockets.
Pay a full year in advance If you are lucky, and you get to a gym when they have slashed their membership fees, you can ask for a full year in advance discount and enjoy the most out of their reduced rates for the whole year. The membership fee might feel like a huge chunk of money up front, but in some cases paying in advance can save you over 25%
Join With a Group Many gyms offer large discounts for group memberships. Gyms cut their fees for members joining in the shape of a group, because this means that they want to motivate more people to come in with friends and family members. The reduced membership fees will be enjoyed by everyone within the group.
Ask if you can pay per visit One of the wisest decisions to pay when opting for a gym membership is to ask whether you can pay per visit rather than paying a lump sum at the start of the membership. You can ask about this option when you are searching or going through gyms in your vicinity. Research has indicated that gym-goers who pay per visit tend to save more over a period of time than others who pay a large value at the start of their time.
Go Through Your Insurance There are numerous health insurance plans that give you a discount in the price you pay for gym memberships. Thus, it is recommended that you thoroughly study your health insurance plan before paying for a gym membership. The reduction in price will however depend on the number of visits you pay to the gym during a specified period.
Refer a Friend The fun part about joining a gym is that you get to benefit from reduced costs if you keep referring friends from your social circle. The reason gyms offer these referral programs is quite evident, because they want you to bring more members to the gym. Referring a friend or another person from your group will not only mean that you get a month or a couple of months free, but may have someone to work out with each time you go.
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Food Swaps That Will Help You Get on a Healthier Diet Sometimes it is the smallest changes that end up making the biggest differences.
While it is difficult to implement huge changes through small things in most parts for life, the statement perfectly fits into the narrative when it comes to your diet. If you are looking to opt for a healthier and better lifestyle, your diet is your go-to option for changing things up and give your health the push in the right direction with minimum changes. Here we will guide you to a few simple changes that will eventually help you in leading a better and healthier life. Swap Salt for Spices and Herbs Heart problems are the most threatening impediment that you can suffer from as your age starts increasing. The best way to stop this problem and to limit it in its infancy is to moderate your salt intake from the word go. Experts have recognized the risk of salt in growing heart problems and have thus specified that a normal human needs no more than 6gms of salt every day. The best way to cut back on the amount of salt you ingest is to find alternative seasoning that not only caters to the absence of salt but also promises a plethora of flavors. The solution for this problem lies in normal herbs and spices that are of day-to-day usage. Garlic adds a lot of flavor to your food and can eventually boost your immune system and heart health in the process. Coriander is a good source of Vitamin K and has a role to play in bone strength. Mint can cure digestive problems and conflates with ginger to help people with arthritis or joint problems. Chili is used extensively as a part of numerous anti-inflammatory medicines, and has also been proven to be an effective remedy for heart diseases.
those present naturally in these fruits, and present a big health hazard to your lifestyle. A quick scan of the ingredients and labels of all of these products will eventually reveal that the quantity of pure fruit juice is usually low and minimal. The perfect alternative to such juices is to make your own fresh fruit smoothies, with your own hands, right in front of your own eyes. Through this way, you can ensure that all the right ingredients are going into the glass. Not only is the freshly brewed smoothie really beneficial for your health, but it is also really easy to make. All you need is your favorite fruit beside you and a jar of almond milk to add to the flavors. Go through the internet if you are unsure about the process. Swap Ice Cream with Frozen Banana We don’t want you to refrain from ice cream for the rest of your life. In fact you can take the sugary delights every once in a while, but taking it on a consistent basis is nothing but a recipe to major health implications. If you overindulge in ice cream and other ice cold sugary delights of its type, you can experiment by trying out the guilt and sugar-free frozen banana snack. All you need to do is to put a banana inside a freezer and wait for your frozen dessert craving to arise. As soon as you get this craving, you can take out the banana, and after letting it thaw slightly, put it in a blender. You will end up getting the texture of a brilliant gelato without the regular hits of sugar. Plus, bananas are a really rich source for fiber, Vitamin B6 and potassium.
Swap Fruit Juice for Fresh Smoothies
Swap Potatoes with Sweet Potato
Numerous fruit juices and their manufacturers would always claim that their products are made out of our favorite fruits, but they boast much higher amount of sugars than
Although potatoes have their very own nutritional value, swapping them with sweet potato is obviously the healthier way out. Potatoes are basically just starch and are only supposed to
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be rich in fiber when they are served with their skins on. And they don’t have their skins on when they are roasted, made into chips or mashed. Potatoes also rank among the topmost food items in the glycemic index, which is a measurement of how quickly food items can increase your blood sugar levels. On the contrary, sweet potatoes are considered to be vegetables. They are rich in Vitamin B6, C and A, and are good for people lacking or in need of calcium. They also rank fairly better on the glycemic index, meaning that they won’t cause your blood sugar levels to shoot up after you consume them. Sweet potatoes when baked make a nutritious option for lunch and are savored by people who have a check on their nutrition and food intake. Swap Sandwich Spread With Avocado People are getting health conscious and it is evident through their choices of food. You cannot really go around restaurants these days without getting to see smashed avocado on the menu everywhere. The reason behind the rise in popularity for Avocado and the foods made through it is not just because it tastes really good, but also because Avocado is the best source of good fat around. Because we need fat to help our body out in absorbing certain kinds of vitamins, we cannot entirely cut it out of the diet
entirely. However, what we can do is ensure that our fat intake comes from unsaturated sources often found in plant oils. Since most popular spreads used for sandwiches, such as margarine, butter and mayonnaise come from saturated fats, avocado is believed to be super rich in unsaturated fat. Unsaturated fat is beneficial as it will not raise your cholesterol or present any other threat to the body. All you need to do is to spread the paste over your sandwich and wrap it for a nutritious, healthy and tasty way to eat the whole thing and to enjoy the essence of a healthy sandwich. Ee
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Daily Tips for Good Oral Hygiene Good oral health is something that everyone aspires to have. Not only is your good oral health flaunted through a beautiful and ravishing smile, but you also get relief from numerous problems that can be extremely painful in the long run. Poor oral hygiene has been found to be a cause of numerous medical problems such as gum disease, bone loss, gum infection, strokes, heart disease and many more. All of these problems are not only painful but require you to follow extensive procedures that might eat a lot of your time and money.
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Regular checkups are bound to follow all oral problems. The feasible solution to this problem is to follow a stringent hygiene that places your oral health above everything else and keeps you safe from all these minor issues. Here we mention a few methods you can implement on a daily basis to keep your oral hygiene intact for the rest of your life. Senior Life Magazine | December 2017
Brushing
Avoid Tobacco
One fun fact about brushing is that we all know how useful and beneficial it is for our oral hygiene, but some still shy away from following it on a regular basis. Brushing is not only one of the easiest ways to keep your teeth clean and beautiful, but is also a brilliant method of saving yourself from major impediments in the future. Always position bristles at an angle of roughly 45 degrees to the gum line, when brushing your teeth. Both your gum line and the surface of your teeth should be in continuous contact with the bristles of your toothbrush. Always brush the outer surface with a back and forth movement. Place the bristles at a 45 degree angle to clean the interior surfaces of the teeth, including the gum.
It is amazing how many things tobacco consumers sacrifice to enjoy a cigarette or a cigar. The fact of the matter is that tobacco is not only harmful to your lungs and heart, but it also presents a risk to your oral hygiene in the form of periodontal complications and oral cancer. Besides the major risks, tobacco can also merge with all other agents you use to mask the smell, to create a rather harmful effect; for example, chewing gum to curtail the rough smell of tobacco coming from your mouth will double the ill effect of consuming tobacco. Thus, take care of your health and bid adieu to all forms of tobacco that are coming in between you and a healthy lifestyle.
When you are done with all other movements, you should move over to brushing the roof of your mouth and the surface of your tongue to remove all forms of bacteria that might be causing bad breath. The key is to brush at least 2 times a day to prevent acid from building up. Bacteria can build up from acid that forms from the breakdown of food. If your routine hinders you from doing so, always rinse your mouth thoroughly with water, after you are finished eating anything. Flossing Flossing is a chore that many forget after they are finished brushing. To be honest, brushing is often done at awkward times of the day, so flossing can be neglected in the hurry. You are either rushing to get dressed before work or you are getting ready for bed after a long day, but you eventually end up missing this important detail. Flossing cannot only help complement your brushing routine but it will also remove any detrimental objects like food particles that tend to accumulate in your teeth and your mouth. Flossing basically gives you the luxury to go deep inside your teeth where bristles from your toothbrush and water from a mouth wash cannot. Flossing is recommended once a day, so never forget this important detail. December 2017 | Senior Life Magazine
Consume Calcium and Other Vitamins Just like other parts of the body, your oral heath can benefit from healthy food intakes. Calcium is not only healthy for your bones, but it also helps prevent all infections and other implications from striking your oral health. The best way to consume calcium is through the consumption of milk, broccoli, fortified orange juice, yogurt, cheese and other dairy products. If you don’t like the taste of the products mentioned above, you can always consume calcium through a supplement. Vitamin D along with Calcium is necessary for maintaining the health of your teeth and gums. Vitamin B complex has also been found to be essential for protecting your teeth and gums from bleeding or cracking during the day. Limit Sodas, Alcohol and Coffee Someone who knows their soda, alcohol or coffee would argue that these beverages usually contain a good enough level of phosphorous – Phosphorous is a mineral considered necessary for good oral hygiene – so, they are indeed beneficial for oral health. But, the underlying fact here is that all excessive intakes of all these beverages can end up depleting the level of calcium in your body. The high intake of these beverages and the phosphorous available in them continued on page 28 Page 27
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continued from page 27 means that you are compromising your oral hygiene. Excessive phosphorous can eventually lead to gum diseases and tooth decay. Beverages also contain additives that may make your teeth appear discolored and dull. Therefore, it is best that you limit your intake of all these beverages and substitute them with something healthy like milk. Visit Your Dentist Even after knowing all of the methods mentioned above, you might not be able to implement them because of certain implications. Therefore, it is important that you make time for regular oral hygiene checkups from your dentist. It is recommended that you do so twice every year, so that you can detect and stop any future dental problems from hindering your lifestyle or making you go through excessive pain. Ee
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of Western North Carolina Appalachian/Brian Estates Retirement Community .... 32
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