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April 18, 2013

HealthLine Of Northern Colorado

WHEN FOOD ISN’T FRIENDLY Living with food allergies + Five Seasonal Allergy Questions Answered + Nourish your skin from the inside

Ask the Expert:

Detox Diets

What should I know about detox diets and colon cleanses before starting one?

The goal of these diets is to rid the body of toxins that may cause a wide range of medical ailments (fatigue, headaches, fibromyalgia and more) with weight loss as a bonus.

These diets often involve a multi-day regimen with a period of fasting and a restricted diet. Many programs also include laxatives and a liquid-based concoction.

Diets that recommend very few calories can lead to malnutrition, dizziness, fatigue and nausea. Laxatives can also cause dehydration.

Advocates of detox diets claim a variety of health benefits, but there is no supporting medical research. A healthy diet and exercise are recommended over these diets.

Consult your physician before beginning a weight loss program or detox diet to learn the risks and set safe weight loss goals.

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Allergies: Frequent spring allergy questions answered Page 6

Going Gluten Free It doesn’t have to mean going grain free Page 14

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WHEN FOOD ISN’T

FRIENDLY Rhema Zlaten, Healthline

After several trips to the doctor, Lisa Wilkinson of Berthoud was still puzzled by her son Josiah’s overall health.

Although he wasn’t deemed violently sick, Wilkinson knew something was off because of the pain he was in everyday.

“It got to the point where we took out dairy completely and he was still in pain,” Wilkinson said. “He would curl up in the fetal position every night. That’s when I was like, this has gone on too long. One day I looked at him and he was extremely tired and lethargic. His face was

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white and his cheeks were bright red. And I thought, my son is sick. This is not a lactose thing. That was scary for me.”

For years, Wilkinson’s physicians certified her son as just prone to normal flare-ups of indigestion and intestinal discomfort. Based on the similar experience of some family friends, she decided to look a little deeper and discovered multiple layers of allergies contributing to Josiah’s well-being. Wilkinson took her son to see Dr. Terri Rebibo Fox of Holistica Integrative Care in Boulder and began their journey to healing with a round of extensive

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blood testing.

The tests found that Josiah has high allergic responses to green beans, kidney beans, grass, cats, mold and high indicator for celiac, although more testing is needed to confirm celiac.

“What is funny is he already knew that hay bothered him and cats bothered him, and in my mind as a parent, I thought, ‘that is just in my head,’” Wilkinson said. “It gives me a lot of peace of mind and helps me advocate for him more without feeling like a hypochondriac mother.”

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gies and beginning the journey to healing has helped both mother and son attune to markers that can show misguided immune system response, such as eczema, sinus issues and digestive patterns.

Amber Currie, a certified homeopath and certified BioSET practitioner, works with helping families such as the Wilkinsons to solve puzzling food allergy issues through her Loveland-based business Rocky Mountain Homeopathy. .

“Awareness is certainly the first step,” Currie said.

“There is a particular pattern we often see in children who have these sensitivities.

Eczema is the first to show up because it is on the surface. You can suppress the eczema many times, but that does not change the reactivity. Then you might see seasonal allergies and asthma. In kids, this is really easy to see because they don’t mask their reactions to things.”

Kids with food allergies might also have a strong emotional reaction after consuming certain foods, such as crying or hyperactivity, or they might shut down and need a nap. Adults can be harder to diagnose, Currie said, because they often ignore low-grade symptoms or consider them a normal part of life.

“If people can become aware of the pattern, they can start watching for other things,” Currie said. “If it is a simple allergy, you can just keep an eye on what causes the issue. Start keeping a food diary. If it is very simple, cutting out may be all you have to do, which is great.”

Professional involvement may be needed when there are several causes triggering immune system responses.

Currie’s homeopathic response is to tackle the allergies layer by layer through multiple methods, such as dietary changes, enzyme treatments, acupressure and gentle detoxing. Over time, the immune system learns to come back into balance.

In Currie’s own family life, this slow de-sensitization of her children’s immune systems eventually led to the elimination of their extreme anaphylactic and other im.

mune responses to multiple allergens.

Certified Nutrition Consultant Craig Morrison of Love-

“If people can become aware of the patttern, they can start watching for other things,” - Amber Currie, Certified homeopath and BioSET practitioner

land Natural Health Improvement Center also practices food allergy healing through the lens of cleansing and the achievement of healthy food and nutrient balance.

“Most allergies are also based on one of about 17 different foods, a few of them being wheat, sugar, oats, corn, eggs, cheese, and milk,” Morrison said. “Unfortunately kids and the western diet are so full of those, and there is no variety, that people build up allergies to it, and it manifests in many different ways.”

Why strive for variety of food? Morrison has found the American diet virtually void of vegetables and fruit, and thus the nutrients the body needs to fully function.

“The biggest thing that people can do for themselves right now is eat fruits and vegetables,” he said. “Get away from milks, breads and pastas as much as possible.

I know that no one is going to get away from them completely. The less processed foods people can eat, the healthier they can naturally be.”

Morrison’s practice uses a form of muscle testing called Nutrition Response testing as well as homeopathic methods to diagnose food allergies.

“Once we find out the things that they do have allergies to, we try to support them nutritionally and with supplementation to clean the body and cleanse it,” he said. “Then they avoid those foods as best as they can for about 90 days. The biggest thing we try to do here is to supplement someone until they feel better, and then we try to educate them on diet and nutrition, as to how they can actually get healthy with the food that they eat.”

As the Wilkinsons walk through major dietary changes, they have aggressively learned about new staple ingredients for their kitchen, as well as offering moral support for Josiah.

“I went off of gluten so I could learn how to cook for him, and when the tests came back that he needed to be off of gluten, he started crying, and I told him “I have been off of gluten for 40 days now and remember the fun things I tried?” and that calmed him down,” Wilkinson said. “It is scary for a child to think about not eating pizza or spaghetti with his friends. But I am not freaking out because I already made those preparations in anticipation of this change happening. So I will make flour-less chocolate cake, and that makes him feel better.”

The changes Josiah will make are motivated by his noticeable increase of energy and reduced digestive issues.

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so he is willing to do whatever it takes,” Wilkinson said.

“Now that we have identified what it is, he doesn’t want to go back. I think the fact that we are finally coming up with some answers is making him feel better.”

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“By understanding what allergens trigger your symptoms and how to avoid them, you can find relief from spring allergies this season.”

- Dr. Richard Weber, allergist and ACAAI president.

Spring is in the air - and that means pollen, mold spores and other airborne allergens are going to bring on sneezing and wheezing for an estimated 40 to 50 million Americans.

The spring season can be especially bothersome with so much conflicting information on how to find relief. To help you better understand spring allergies and combat symptoms this sneezing season, the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), has answered some of the most frequently asked questions.

1. Why does it seem like more and more people have spring allergies?

This is likely due to increased awareness and more people taking the steps to being properly tested and diagnosed. According to a recent study published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, pollen counts are gradually increasing every year, which can cause heightened symptoms.

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2. Do spring allergy symptoms only last during the spring months?

The length of the season can help determine the severity of symptoms. For many areas of the country, spring allergies begin in February and last until the early summer. Mild winter temperatures can cause plants to pollenate early. A rainy spring can also promote rapid plant growth and lead to an increase in mold, causing symptoms to last well into the fall months. Allergists recommend starting medications to alleviate symptoms two weeks before they begin.

If you have a history of prior seasonal problems, start your medication at the first sign of any symptoms.

3. Will eating local honey cure allergies?

A common myth is that eating a spoonful of local honey a day can build allergy immunity. The idea is that bees pick up pollen spores from flowers, transfer them to their honey and help you better tolerate pollen. Seasonal allergies are usually triggered by windborne pollen, not pollen spread by insects. There is no scientific evidence that honey will provide any benefit or reduce allergy symptoms.

Your best bet? Talk to your allergist about ways to avoid allergy triggers, the best medications to treat symptoms and whether immunotherapy (allergy shots) could be beneficial.

allergies. These allergic responses in the lung can lead to symptoms of asthma. If you have spring allergies, this can be why you have more asthma symptoms during the season. Those that believe they may have symptoms of nasal allergy or asthma can find a free screening program in their area by visiting\acaai. org/nasp.

5. Can you suddenly develop seasonal allergies in adulthood?

Yes. Although allergies are common in children, they can occur at any time and any age. Sometimes allergies go away, but they also can come back years later. If you suspect you have an allergy, you should keep track of your symptoms with MyNasalAllergyJournal.org and see an allergist to find relief.

“By understanding what allergens trigger your symptoms and how to avoid them, you can find relief from spring allergies this season,” says Dr. Richard Weber, an allergist and ACAAI president. “An allergist can help you find the source of your suffering and stop it, not just treat the symptoms.”

Allergies and asthma are serious diseases during every season of the year and that’s nothing to sneeze at. Misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment can be dangerous.

To learn more about these conditions, and locate an allergist in your area, visit AllergyAndAsthmaRelief.org.

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How to breathe easier in your own home this spring With spring on the horizon, airborne allergens and pollutants can cause much grief to homeowners who suffer from breathing problems such as asthma and seasonal allergies. With the potential for increased irritation, allergy sufferers typically seek longterm, consistent relief any way they can.

Regardless of the season, allergens, dust particles and pollutants can penetrate even the smallest of gaps of a home, leading to potential respiratory problems for occupants. When combined with airborne moisture, the potential for breathing problems is noticeably high.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that Americans, on average, spend around 90 percent of their time indoors, so improving indoor air quality is an investment in lifestyle comfort and well-being.

Indoor and outdoor sources such as chemical cleaning supplies, insecticides, carbon monoxide, mold, dirt and dust can all contribute to poorer indoor air quality. For instance, in low-traffic areas such as attics and cellars, an accumulation of dust or moisture that eventually breeds mold can significantly affect the air quality of the whole home.

Homeowners can take steps to improve the indoor air quality of their home. Regular cleaning with environmentally sensitive products and tools is a great way to reduce the amount of dust within the home. Fewer dust particles in the home reduces the potential for irritation.

Another effective solution is using an air purification unit

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to attract dust particles and return cleaner air throughout the house. The unit works to provide cleaner, fresher air in the home and the amount of allergens and particles in the home is noticeably minimized.

Homeowners can also stop the dust particles and allergens entering their home from the outset. Using an airsealing product such as spray foam insulation eliminates air leakage, thereby helping reduce the amount of particles and allergens that enter the home. The airsealing qualities of spray foam insulation, like that available from Icynene, help reduce the infiltration of pollutants, airborne allergens, and airborne moisture. The product both insulates and air seals a home by expanding up to 100 times its size within seconds to fill any gaps and cracks within the building.

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Uncommon Sense

Should difference in life experience matter to a long-term relationship?

Dr. Beth Firestein Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Beth, I just turned 66

and finally decided to retire from my job. I have worked all my adult life and I’m really worried about retiring. I have been in manufacturing and held a variety of positions over the years, finally getting into management. While my job was stressful, I made good money and also really liked the challenges. I have met all my guy friends through work. Most of them are a little younger than me so they will still be working after I leave.

I’m afraid I’m not going to know who I am since work has been almost my whole identity for several decades and I am worried that I am going to be bored and lonely.

Any tips of managing this change?

Retiring is a huge step in a person’s life. It is a goal many people work for and look forward to their whole adult lives, but the transition can be very stressful. This is especially true for someone that is used to getting their feeling of purpose and their social contact primarily through their job. Work is a place where we spend the majority of our time. No matter how ready we feel, we can’t leave it without some feelings of sadness mixed with the happiness and relief from responsibility.

Even if you have raised a family and have a spouse at home, the home situation that existed when you were working will no doubt be

different during retirement.

Most retiring people have grown children that they may or may not see very often.

Spouses are used to having a lot of time apart. Even though you may have wanted more time with your spouse, too much time together can bring unexpected strain into your relationship.

You are probably correct in thinking that you will miss the male social contact you had on your job and some of those friendships are likely to fall away. Those friendships were an easy part of your dayto-day life and often work was the biggest thing you had in common with those friends.

Keeping friendships with the guys that are still working takes effort and intention on your part and those friendships are less likely to last unless you also have other things in common. Be prepared that you may need to do most of the initiating in the beginning. Post- work friendships can be a big help in easing the emotional aspect of the transition.

There is also the issue of what to do with your time.

This is a big one. Many hardworking people had to let other interests drop as their work lives became more and more demanding. To move forward successfully you will need to re-engage with past hobbies and interests or find new ones.

People also have trouble shifting their mindset from getting a regular paycheck and saving for retirement to actually being retired and

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feeling OK about spending money they have worked so hard to save. A good financial planner can be a trusted resource to help you manage your financial situation in retirement.

A few tips for the newly retired: It is important not to let yourself get too socially isolated. Be careful not to place all of your social needs onto your spouse. Physical activity, time out of the house, and joining one or two groups, perhaps even volunteering for an organization you believe in, all of these activities will help you in the transition.

Without the built-in structure of working for an organization, you will need to develop skills in creating your own structure. A blend of scheduled activities and unscheduled free time is usually better than having only free time on your hands. Some people even opt to continue working part-time to ease the transition. Give yourself a year or two to become comfortable with your new status as a retired person. It’s not going to happen overnight, but retirement can be a wonderful time of freedom and self-discovery.

I hope you enjoy the journey. _________________

Dr. Beth, I am about to

graduate from high school in a month or so and I have no idea what I want to do after high school. I’ve been a pretty good student (mostly As and Bs and a C now and then). I always thought I would go to college right away and my parents definitely as-

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sume that I will, but I am tired of being in school and want to take a break and just get a job and have fun for a while.

I have mentioned this idea to my Mom and Dad and they think it is a terrible idea. They are willing to pay for my college education now, but they said they might not pay for it if I don’t go right away. What should I do?

I hear this question from a lot of young people I talk to and the answers are as individual as the graduates and their parents. There is a lot to be said for continuing your college education right after high school. For one thing, you are already in the habit of going to school and studying. Believe me, that is a habit it can be pretty easy to get out of! For many people, the summer after high school is an exciting time to cut loose and play and that can make going back to school (junior college or college) either harder or easier to take, depending on your personality.

Many young people find that college is a lot less restrictive than high school, even if you still have to study a lot. Going to class 2-3 times a week can feel freeing compared to going to high school classes all day every day of the week.

On the other hand, a lot of young people find themselves in your position, burned out on school and unclear about what they want to study or become professionally. Sometimes delaying school can be a good move. There is no point in wasting your parents’ .

money. If you are not going to attend college right off the bat, I strongly recommend getting a steady part or fulltime job while you are deciding what to do. You can have your summer of fun and then start to earn some money and get work experience. If possible, move into a place of your own with a friend.

Your parents will respect your decision more if you demonstrate your independence and personal responsibility.

Maybe you can negotiate with them to pay for your education when you attend college if they do not have to support you financially in the meantime.

There are also alternatives that are not so black and white. You can go to junior college or a local university and work part-time so that you knock the general studies courses out of the way

without having to commit to a major before you know what you want to do. This keeps your hand in with studying and going to school while still allowing you to earn some money of your own (though what you will earn is usually not enough to support living in your own place). Some people want to travel, have adventures or move to a new area and establish work and some independence. These can also be good choices if you are ready for them.

I do recommend continuing college within 1-3 years after you finish high school even if you do take time off.

It is easy to get stuck in a dead end job and then lose the motivation or discipline to get yourself out of the rut.

Especially if you want your parents to support you in your education, don’t wait too long to take them up on the offer!

If you discuss your plans with your parents, it is much more likely that they will get behind you and support you in whatever you want to do (within reason, of course).

They might even be willing to provide you with some financial support along the way, or at least keep you on their health insurance. Even with the tough job market college graduates face these days, the economy is improving and more opportunities are likely to become available in the near future.

One thing is for certain, the vast majority of people with college educations make more money than people that do not have college degrees.

While that may not be your top priority now, I can pretty much guarantee you that it will matter to you in the future. Congratulations on your upcoming graduation and I wish you the best, whatever you decide.

Uncommon Sense with Beth Firestein Dr. Beth Firestein is a licensed psychologist. She has 27 years of therapy experience and has practiced in Loveland for more than 16 years.

She may be reached by calling her office at 970-635-9116, via email at firewom@webaccess.net or by visiting www.bethfirestein.com.

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Nutrition

Nourish your skin from the inside out

By Carolyn O’Neil, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (MCT)

Just in time for spring break beach escapes and shopping trips to buy warmer

weather’s skin-baring fashions, here’s advice on what to eat to nourish your skin from the inside out. Nutrition plays a starring role in skin health and antiaging because skin cells need certain nutrients to repair and regenerate.

We found some inspiration by checking spring fashion trends. The Pantone Color Institute, known for predicting the exact hue and shade of colors to hit runways, chose a palate for spring 2013 that sounds pretty food friendly.

Lemon zest, nectarine and tender shoots green are on their top color list, along with poppy red for lips and fabrics. They’re on the top list for skin health, too.

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COLOR ME HEALTHY

SKIN FRIENDLY

Citrus fruit, nectarines and green leafy vegetables are good sources of vitamin C, which is vital for building collagen, which is a spongy network of fibers that keeps skin plump, elastic and wrinkle-free.

Other sources of vitamin C include red peppers, tomatoes, strawberries and kiwi fruit.

For more skin health, think deep red tomato sauce and red peppers for lycopene. This carotene-like compound may even help blunt sunburn damage.

A study in the British Journal of Dermatology showed that lycopene protected against ultraviolet light exposure and reduced premature signs of aging in the skin.

Antioxidants found in a wide variety of plant foods in a kaleidoscope of colors protect against the oxidation or breaking down of cells in the body, including the skin. Don’t want to look like a prune? Eat more of them.

There’s something to that “fountain of youth.” Drinking water keeps skin moisturized from the inside.

Overdoing it at the bars or even coffee bars can show on your face. Avoid excess alcohol and caffeine, which dries and dehydrates skin and causes fine lines to be more visible.

Drink the equivalent of 8 glasses of water a day. Note that some of the fluid can come from water in fruits and vegetables.

Protein and the mineral zinc are also essential for cell repair and wound healing. Sources of protein include poultry, fish, beef, pork, eggs, fat-free or low-fat milk, soy foods, beans, nuts, seeds and nut butters.

Sources of zinc include oysters, legumes or beans, nuts and seeds, oatmeal, poultry, wheat bran and wheat germ.

Healthy mono-unsaturated oils in olive oil and avocados help keep skin

moisturized by regulating water content within the cell wall and help the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. The fats found in fish and seafood, omega-3 fats, help boost skin health, too.

——— (Carolyn O’Neil is a registered dietitian and co-author of “The Dish on Eating Healthy and Being Fabulous!”

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Why going gluten-free doesn’t mean going grain-free It’s impossible to stroll the aisles in your local supermarket without seeing package after package labeled “gluten-free.” But who really needs a gluten-free diet, and how can you still enjoy grains,

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Gluten is a protein found in just four grains: wheat, barley,

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gies to wheat, and can benefit from a gluten-free diet.

No matter the reason behind going gluten-free, for those making the switch it might seem like the end of eating grains. However, according to the Whole Grains Council that shouldn’t to be the case. The nonprofit advocacy group notes that while cutting out glutencontaining grains is important for those who are glutenintolerant, there’s an array of other whole grains - naturally gluten-free - that can make your diet as varied, delicious and nutritious as you like.

If you’re building a glutenfree menu, it’s important to include whole grains, which provide many essential nutrients. Try some of these options in your meals, from breakfast to dinner, to get a taste of the flavors and textures that whole, gluten-free grains have to offer: • Amaranth - Popped like corn or added to soups or a pilaf, this heart-healthy grain adds great taste and texture.

• Buckwheat - Whether used whole or ground as flour, buckwheat provides a rich, nutty flavor.

• Corn - A classic American staple that is as versatile as it is easy to find.

• Millet - Let it stand alone as a side or bake it into crunchy crackers; millet’s mild flavor ensures that it plays well with other ingredients.

• Oats - Oats themselves are gluten-free, but they’re often processed in places where gluten products are also made. Make sure your .

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oats are certified as free from cross-contamination.

Quinoa - This nutrient-rich grain has been a staple in the Andes Mountains for centuries, and it’s gaining in popularity for its versatility and subtle flavor.

Brown and colored rice - Rice itself, or products made from it, like noodles, can be used to prepare delicious dishes from around the globe.

Sorghum - Flour made from this nutrient-packed grain can be used to make everything from pie crust to pancakes. It can also be popped - it’s a fun treat that looks like minipopcorn.

Teff - Tiny teff grains (3,000 grains weigh just one ounce) make a flavorful flour that can be used for crepes, breads or injera,

the spongy flatbread that is a dietary staple in the grain’s native country of Ethiopia.

• Wild rice - Hearty, nutty and utterly delicious, wild rice is a welcome addition on any plate. Use it as stuffing, in a salad or simply on its own.

Because all of these whole grains have their own nutrient profiles, mixing them up is a great way to make your diet healthier - the more different grains you eat, the more nutritional variety you’ll get. Recipes for each kind of gluten-free grain can be found at wholegrainscouncil. org. To get started, try this delicious dish, Southwestern Quinoa Salad, which pairs both quinoa and corn with flavorful, fresh ingredients that everyone will love.

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Fitness

NO FOOLING:

Workouts so crazy they just might work

By Leslie Barker The Dallas Morning News (MCT)

Around this time of year, we appreciate that other people are planning outrageous lies or outlandish pranks for April 1.

We, however, will not inform you that a piranha is swimming in the lane next to you if no such creature is anywhere close. Nor will we sneak embarrassing items into your gym bag when you’re not looking. So as you read the following about workout books, keep in mind that we are all about truth, righteousness and the fitAmerica way. No fooling.

The first tells how to lose weight by cleaning house.

The second? That fat is fine.

Both offer suggestions that just about anyone who’s ever struggled with a fitness plan can take to heart.

“The cLEAN Momma Workout” Carolyn Barnes

(William Morrow, $16.99)

To use author Carolyn Barnes’ phrase, a sick child served as her proverbial light bulb.

“I was totally overwhelmed and in chaos,” says Barnes, a former “ballerina bun-head” (her phrase) and current Pilates instructor who lives in California. “I had a 3-year-old who was calling ‘Mommy Mommy Mommy’ and a son who was nursing.

I couldn’t carve out time for myself, and I’d look around the house and it was chaos.”

Then — let there be light!

— her son “upchucked in the kitchen.”

“I was cleaning it up while holding him,” she said by phone from California. “I put him in the swing, did the ‘rag drag’ and it all morphed into an amazing cardio workout I started to do while my kids were in the bathtub and I was hanging out there anyway.”

She began scrubbing sinks with a vengeance and floors with fervor. What began as housework became the “cupboard calf-raise,” “the vacuum lunge,” “the laundry leg-lift.”

“I’ve taken the concept of dance, of muscle isolation and applied it to times I was cleaning the countertops, which we do as mommies a million times a day,” says Barnes, 41. “I’d wipe them down, engage my core, use a good dancer’s posture. I noticed my body going back into dancer body mode. I felt my strength come back.

My ab work and core were so tight so fast, much more so than when I’d had my daughter. My core went — woo!”

After four or five months of heavy-duty housework and being more mindful of her eating habits, she’d lost 60 pounds. She was as toned, she says, as she’d been during her dancing days.

“This is excuse-proof! No excuses, people,” Barnes says. “When they’re doing these things and understand the position of their bodies, their shoulders, they’re going to start carrying themselves differently. Self-esteem goes up. It’s like putting on high heels.”

She encourages constant movement throughout the day and thus, keeping metabolism humming. Going to Target? Do squats in the guise of looking at prices on the lowest shelf. Or take a container of apple juice and (looking behind you first) use it to do arm kickbacks.

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“If you’re on the phone, do you really know I’m doing my leg lifts?” she asks, adding she’s doing squats while we’re talking. “Or if you’re texting, does anybody know you’re in squat position?

“It’s a mind-set. Clean out your body, your mind, your soul, your house,” she says.

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“The Unapologetic Fat Girl’s Guide to Exercise And Other Incendiary Acts” Hanne Blank

(Ten Speed Press; $14.99)

Hanne Blank began exercising to combat side effects from medication she was taking for a syndrome that affected her body’s use of insulin.

“I’m trained as a historian on medical and sexual history,” she says by phone from Atlanta. “I was slugging my way through insulin research and what works to improve insulin resistance.

What has the best track record is regular, moderateintensity, sustained exercise.

I thought, ‘Well, it can’t hurt.

It might help.’”

It did help. Six years later, she doesn’t take medication for her syndrome. She exercises every day, sometimes .

twice a day. And she is, she says as comfortably as she would say she has brown hair, fat.

“I get the question a lot, ‘How come you haven’t lost weight?’ Well, because I don’t,” Blank says. “There are a lot of people who get a lot of movement in their lives and who are still fat because that’s how their bodies are.

There’s this feeling that the default state for human beings is slender, but there’s no proof that’s true.”

As a medical historian, she says, she’s learned that health and visible muscle weren’t always sought after.

People who were muscular used to be those who had to do heavy labor. Then as lowpaying jobs became more sedentary — factory work, for instance — wealthier people began working out, showing they had time to train their bodies.

“Being ripped is a fairly new idea,” says Blank, who started several exercise programs through the years, thinking she’d lose weight.

“I had to stop thinking this was going to make my body look different,” she says. “Once you let go of that expectation, you get all this other fun stuff, which is a lot more enjoyable and rewarding than standing there after sweating 45 minutes on an elliptical trainer hoping your weight is a half-point less. It’s horrible and punitive.”

She’s all about the fun in working out.

“The freedom to play freely in the world, to move through the world, is a birthright,” she says. “No one should take that away from you, no matter what your size or what you look like.

“It’s not about fat or thin.

It’s about strong, and do you have the muscle,” she says.

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TIPS FROM THE ‘CLEAN MOMMA’ Master the countertop push-up. Arms tone quickly, and often that’s the quick-start needed to — oh, go mop the floor with added vigor or something.

“You’re going in and out, back and forth, to and from the kitchen,” she says. “Do 10 push-ups each time. It’s overwhelming to say, ‘Do 200 push-ups.’

But doing 10 at a time adds up.”

Do the rag drag. Put two damp rags under each foot. Get into plié position so your core is fully engaged. Bring your right foot in and out five to seven times, creating resistance. Switch feet. “Instead of being on your hands and knees and picking at gunk with a fork because you’re irritated and annoyed, you’re like, ‘C’mon! Spill some more!’” she says.

Make the most of desk time. Every time you check email or go on Facebook, do this: Sitting straight with shoulders down, put your hands on your desk. Push down on the surface, raising your knees up and down, your abs tight. Don’t touch the floor.

Repeat 10 to 15 times.

TIPS FROM THE ‘UNAPOLOGETIC FAT GIRL’ Drop the negative thoughts. Nix those that say “You shouldn’t enjoy sex or food or being in the world or going to the beach,” Blank says. “Yeah you can do and enjoy all the physical things you want and run with that ball in ways I think are really gorgeous.” She knows fat women who rock climb, practice yoga and participate in all sorts of activities.

Set a goal of 100 days. Pick an activity and do it every other day for 100 days, she says. “If you want to decide to walk to the mailbox and mail a postcard for 100 days, that’s great. If you get to 100 days and don’t want to see another postcard, that’s OK. But you’re in the habit of doing something. You’ve set an achievable goal.”

Skip the gym where you don’t feel comfortable. If trainers stress weight loss when you just want to be more flexible and strong, it’s probably not the place for you.

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Type of shoe changes how people run, researchers find

By Alan Bavley, The Kansas City Star, (MCT)

Mullen, a marathoner and triathlete, put the teens on a treadmill to add some perspective to the growing reaction among runners against thick-heeled shoes. In fact, the relative merits of different shoe soles have become a regular topic of debate in recent years.

Barefoot running or running in “minimalistic” shoes with as little as a third of an inch between the sole of the foot and the ground has become popular as a more “natural” way to run. The idea was promoted by the 2009 best-selling book “Born to Run,” about the Tarahumara Indians of Mexico, who run for hundreds of miles without injury wearing thin-soled sandals.

The injury-prevention message has also been fueled by some research findings, including a Harvard study from 2010 that looked at runners in Kenya. The researchers found that even on hard surfaces, barefoot runners who landed on their forefeet gave their bodies less of a jolt than did runners who wore shoes and landed on their heels.

Shoe companies, which had been adding padding to their products since the first modern running shoes were developed in the 1970s, changed course. They have come out with a variety of shoes that minimize the difference in the thickness of the heel and sole of the shoe.

“We’ve seen a shift in the consumer wanting this and asking for it,” said Jane Tompkins, the manager of Garry Gribble’s Running Sports, a store at Ward Parkway Center for serious run-

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The style of your running shoes isn’t just making a fashion statement. It may be controlling the way you run and setting you up for injuries down the road.

That’s what researchers at the University of Kansas Hospital found when they put a dozen high school athletes through their paces on a treadmill.

When the teens ran barefoot or in flat-soled racing shoes, they generally landed on the front halves of their feet, the researchers say. But when the young athletes put on standard-issue running shoes with thick, cushioned heels, they instantly switched to a radically different gait, striking the treadmills with their heels.

Although there is no direct evidence that landing on your heels when you run leads to long-term injury, some experts say that running this way may over time increases wear and tear to knees and hips.

“It may be more natural to land on your forefoot. It’s uncomfortable to land on your heel,” said Scott Mullen, a University of Kansas sports medicine specialist who co-authored the study.

“But there’s something in the makeup of the (cushioned) shoe that promotes that kind of heel strike.”

Mullen presented his findings last month in Chicago at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The study will be published in the Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics.

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ners. “It’s more mainstream thinking now. Lose the heel and be a midfoot striker.”

Mullen wanted to see how the different kinds of shoes affected young athletes who hadn’t settled on a running style.

His subjects were six boys and six girls ranging in age from 13 to 18 who were recruited from local track teams. They took turns on a treadmill that was surrounded by 12 infrared cameras recording motion in three dimensions from markers attached to their feet, ankles and knees.

Each did short runs at different speeds going barefoot, wearing the conventional cushioned-heel running shoes most of them used for training or wearing racing flats with little or no heel elevation.

In the cushioned shoes, the runners landed on their heels about 70 percent of the time. But in track flats, they hit heel-first less than 35 percent of the time, and barefoot just 30 percent of the time.

“Simply by changing their footwear, the runners’ foot strike would change,” Mullen said. “When they ran in the cushioned heel of an average running shoe — even when running a five-minute mile — the athletes landed on their heel first.”

Sam Toby, a senior at Blue Valley Northwest High School, regularly trains in minimalist Vibram FiveFingers shoes with flat soles and individual toes. He has gotten used to striking the ground with the front of his foot.

“I find it tends to be easier on my legs,” he said. “You build up muscle in your foot.

It’s a natural shock absorber.”

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But when he put on regular running shoes for the study, he found his heels hitting the treadmill first.

“When you run with a two-inch block on your heel, you naturally hit with the heel,” said Toby, whose father, Bruce Toby, heads the orthopedics department at KU Hospital and co-authored the study.

Young athletes who are still developing their running styles may want to start out with minimalistic shoes as a way to lessen their risk of injuries over the long term, Mullen said.

Although no studies have tied particular running styles to greater risk of injuries, heel-strike running does put more stress on hips and knees, he said.

“I certainly think it’s a reasonable conclusion that if you decreased the forces when running it would be for the better,” he said.

But older, seasoned runners who’ve been running in comfy, cushioned shoes for some time shouldn’t make a quick switch to minimalistic.

“I don’t know if there’s a point where you can’t change, but you need to work on it slowly,” Mullen said. “Pay very close attention to what your body is telling you, the aches and pains. We have seen patients with stress fractures because they threw their regular shoes aside too fast. It’s worth considering, but it may not be for everyone.”

——— ©2013 The Kansas City Star (Kansas City, Mo.) Visit The Kansas City Star (Kansas City, Mo.) at www.kansascity.com Distributed by MCT Information Services .

Teddy Bear Hospital Let our emergency staff treat your child’s favorite stuffed animals and dolls at the fifth annual Teddy Bear Hospital event.

It’s a free and fun way to help children learn about health and safety. Learn more at pvhs.org/teddybearhospital.

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Health Calendar

CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE

When: 1 p.m.-3 p.m., 4/23 – Exercising, work simplification 4/30 – Pharmacy 5/7 – Respiratory tools, oxygen 5/14 – Nutrition Where: McKee Conference and Wellness Center, 2000 Boise. Ave., Loveland Cost: FREE Call: (970) 635-4015

Call: (970) 635-4129

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT

When: Mon., Weds. and Fri. (except holidays), 10-11 a.m.

Cost: FREE. No need to register Call: (970) 669-9355

For caregivers of elderly adults. The group focuses on providing support and education about community resources and behavior issues, particularly for people with Alzheimer’s and memory impairment.

Where: First Christian Church, 2000 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland When: 3rd Thurs. of the month, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Cost: FREE. Care of elderly adult family members or friends is available through Stepping Stones Adult Day Program during meeting times at no charge.

Call: (970) 669-7069

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING

GENERAL CANCER SUPPORT

BREAST-FEEDING SUPPORT GROUP

Have your blood pressure checked by a Wellness Specialist Where: McKee Wellness Services, 1805 E. 18th St. Suite 6, Loveland When: Mon-Thurs, 8 a.m.4:30 p.m.

Cost: FREE Call: (970) 669-9355

YOGA SUPPORT GROUP FOR ANYONE TOUCHED

BY CANCER

Join us for gentle yoga and holistic therapy education.

Where: McKee Medical Center Cancer Center Lobby When: 1st and 3rd Thurs. of every month 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Cost: FREE Call: (970) 635-4054 to register

CAREGIVER CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

Where: McKee Cancer Center lobby When: Tuesdays (except holidays), 5:30-7 p.m.

Cost: FREE Call: (970) 635-4129

MAN TO MAN SUPPORT GROUP FOR PROSTATE CANCER When: 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m., Fourth Thursday of each month Where: McKee Conference and Wellness Center Cost: FREE Call: (970) 622-1961

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

Where: McKee Cancer Center lobby When: Cost: FREE Call: (970) 622-1961

prepare patients for surgery.

This program is coordinated through your physician’s office as part of the surgery scheduling process.

Where: McKee Conference and Wellness Center When: Thursdays, 3 p.m.

Cost: FREE Call: (970) 635-4172 to register

WISE WOMEN SUPPORT GROUP

A free, community group for women 55+ who would like to connect in a supportive, informal setting with other women sharing similar life challenges. There is a discussion topic for each group and time for personal sharing. Facilitated by psychologist Dr. Beth Firestein.

Where: Daz Bog Coffee Shop (downtown Loveland) 556 N. Lincoln Avenue, Loveland.

When: 11:15am-12:30pm.

(Come early if you would like to get coffee or a snack).

Meeting are on Thursdays.

Spring meeting dates: May 2nd, May 16th (there is no meeting on June 16th) For information about the group, call Dr. Beth Firestein at (970) 635-9116.

MCKEE SPIRIT OF WOMEN- DAY OF DANCE

Open to the whole family with dance demonstrations, Minute to Win It games, free health screenings, nutritional and education samples, and fun prizes.

When: 9 a.m. to noon, 5/ 11 Where: Immanuel Lutheran School, 4650 Sunview Drive, Loveland Cost: FREE Call: (970) 635-4053 for more information

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HEARTSAVER CPR

Taught by American Heart Association certified health care professionals and covers adult and infant/ child CPR, obstructed airway, the Heimlich maneuver, the use of a barrier device and AED hands-on training. Upon completion of the course participants will receive a Heartsaver course completion card. The certification is valid for two years.

Where: McKee Conference and Wellness Center When: 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m., May 7 Cost: $42 (includes required book)

SKILLS CHECK FOR HEARTSAVER CPR OR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER CPR

Renew your Heartsaver CPR with AED or HCP card by completing an online CPR module (www.onlineaha.org) and taking an exam. When the online module is complete and a course completion certificate is printed, call wellness services to schedule a skills check.

Please bring a copy of the course completion certificate and a copy of your current CPR card at the time of skills check session.

When: Skills check session by appointment only Cost: $42 for Heartsaver CPR with AED/$55 for CPR for Healtcare Providers.

Includes skills check. Separate fee for online course, payable online.

Call: (970) 669-9355

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Health Briefs

BANNER HEALTH CENTER OPENS ON SATURDAYS LOVELAND, Colo. – Banner Health Center at 1230 14th St. S.W. in Loveland has extended its hours to include appointments Saturdays.

Appointments are available from eight a.m. to noon. To schedule an appointment, call (970) 619-3999.

Banner Health Western Region’s only Health Center opened in Loveland in August 2012. In addition to Saturdays, the Center is open for appointments Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The following Family Medicine providers see patients at Banner Health Center: Mark Hailey, MD Prema Jacob, MD

Jennifer McCabe-Lentz, MD Mitchell Janasek, MD William Reents, MD Azure Zeigler, FNP-BC.

LOVELAND COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR, APRIL 13 LOVELAND, Colo. – The nearly 950 participants who had their blood drawn in preparation for the 2013 Loveland Community Health Fair can collect their results Saturday, April 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at McKee Conference and Wellness Center, 2000 Boise Ave. In addition to picking up their blood results, people can receive free and low-cost health screenings and visit educational booths. Participants also may sit down with

va health care professional to review the blood and screening results.

New screenings this year include balance screenings, mental health screenings, free or low-cost cervical screenings for women who qualify and have not had a cervical screening for more than three years, stress management sessions and hearing aid cleanings. Other traditional exhibits and screenings include acupuncture, breast health, blood pressure, diabetes, lung function and asthma, oral and skin cancer, vein and vision screenings.

The health fair is not a substitute for a thorough physical examination and assessment by your physician. Individuals planning to participate are reminded that

they should work with their personal physician to reduce modifiable risk factors determined through the event.

Sponsors of the annual event include City of Loveland, Larimer County Medical Society, Loveland Chamber of Commerce, Loveland Daily Reporter-Herald and McKee Medical Center.

For a complete list of activities available at the fair, please visit Loveland Community Health Fair at www. bannerhealth.com/Loveland Health Fair.

R ecovery in mind, body and spirit.

To learn more, call (970) 624-5458.

All faiths or beliefs are welcome. .

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PAID ADVERTORIAL

Ask the Expert: Joint Pain Question: I have pain in my joints. Is this just because of my aging, or could it be something more serious?

David Beard, MD

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__________________ Dr. David Beard is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon in Loveland. He practices sports medicine and joint replacement surgery. He performs surgery at McKee Medical Center and Skyline Surgery Center. For more information on this topic, talk with your doctor, or call Dr. Beard for an appointment, 970-6633975. . .

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