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MOVE IT!
Getting your kids to move more + How to be your kids’ ďŹ tness mentor + Health by the numbers, lots of numbers
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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also inside Helping kids channel nature’s grand adventures .........................................8 Uncommon Sense .....................................10 Nutrition: The skinny on lighter fare for summer ................................................12
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MOVE IT! by Rhema Zlaten
With summer just around the corner, kids will soon be released from school. Using this seasonal freedom wisely means keeping kids moving and their minds and bodies growing, even after the last school bell rings. The decade of the brain in the 1990s highlighted the important connections between movement and brain health. This topic prompted former history and psychology teacher Kim Bevill of Highlands Ranch to dive into research full time. Her consulting business, Gray Matters, takes her to schools all around the country where she gives seminars on the power of
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movement, the brain and childhood development. “When we move, it turns out that our brain does work better,” Bevill said. She referenced sea squirts and barnacles, simple water organisms with only a nerve chord and a brain. Their sole goal in life is to find a permanent home, such as a boat bottom, and attach. From that point on, the organisms slowly begin to digest their brains because the brain is no longer needed and they are no longer moving. “If we don’t move, we cause serious problems,” Bevill said. “This is because we live on blood flow. We can think of blood flow as the holy grail of youth
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because it brings us our neurotransmitters. Those influence learning, mood, memory and energy. So kids who have bad moods or mood swings or they aren’t motivated, these are all of the chemicals we modify when we get up.” Jesse Clark manages Apex Movement in Loveland, a parkour and free running gym. When kids start coming to the gym, he emphasizes the importance of quadrupedal movement, or the ability to move around on all four limbs. Through basic crawling and climbing, kids (and adults) maximize their brain power and development. “In order to get down on all fours and move
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efficiently, it requires you to reciprocate your limbs, moving in dynamic ways to engage different parts of the brain,” Clark said. “When we do these quadrupedal movements, we engage the full spectrum of our brain to move in these motions.” Why focus on movement and stimulating the brain? “We have heard ‘use it or lose it’ applied to money, food and investments,” Clark said. “When it comes to our bodies, it is definitive. If we aren’t getting blood flow to the muscle, our bodies will re-direct the flow. Our body is all about being efficient. The same thing happens for our bones and ligaments as well. If we aren’t taking small amounts
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“We have heard ‘use it or lose it’ applied to money, food and investments. When it comes to our bodies, it is definitive.” - Jesse Clark, Manager Apex Movement
of impacts, our bodies will start saying, ‘hey, we don’t need those ligaments or bones.’ Many of the chronic diseases we think plague us are just our body’s response to not using muscles and bones.” Bevill finds that our
society just doesn’t move any more. “What does this mean for our homes?,” she said. “It means we have accidentally allowed our kids to stop moving. When they are outside running around, they are in the sun and they are also moving, developing dopamine production. The dopamine allows our frontal cortex, the executive function, to process just as it should. The frontal cortex allows us to focus attention, it allows us to think, write and learn to speak a second language. It allows us to follow directions and plan for the day, and to make good decisions.” What does this mean for parents? Boot the kids out the door for ate least 45 minutes a day, just to move and explore. “When we send kids
outside and even if it is not organized play, the imagination is born and spacial reasoning is developed,” Bevill said. “That’s where science, math, technology and engineering come from.” So how do parents get their kids off the couch and moving? Bevill recommends starting with turning off the T.V. “Go find something about moving and take your family to it,” Bevill said. “Maybe one day a week walk to the grocery store. If you want higher grade performance, everyone takes a 20 minute walk each day before school starts. Walk with them from the farthest parking lot space, have everyone run the stairs. The other thing parents can do is
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make sure each month the family has a 5K or some other physical activity.”
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Fitness
How to be your kids’
FITNESS MENTOR
(BPT) - “Do as I say, not as I do,” has never been an exemplary parenting style. As childhood obesity has more than doubled over the past 30 years, the need for an active lifestyle has never been greater. If parents make fitness a priority, chances are their kids will too. “If you’re a parent, whether you’re aware of it or not, you are your children’s fitness mentor,” says Kara Thom, co-author of “Hot (Sweaty) Mamas: Five Secrets to Life as a Fit Mom” (Andrews McMeel, 2011). “When parents exercise, they increase the odds their
children will grow up to be active adults, making fitness a family value and turning exercise into family fun time.” But it’s not only about fitness. Parents need to encourage their children to lead overall healthy lifestyles - and nutrition plays a big role. Starting kids on proper nutrition plans when they’re younger helps build healthy eating habits for the future. Start by trying to eliminate or decrease known unhealthy ingredients, such as bleached flour, processed sugar, food coloring, high-fructose corn syrup, preservatives, hormones
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and trans fats. For both fitness and nutrition, planning ahead is the key to encouraging kids to live the healthy way of life. Additional suggestions to make fitness important to kids include: 1) Join a fitness center where kid fitness is as important as adult fitness. If you expect to exercise when you go to the gym, you should also capitalize on the opportunity to get your kids moving. At Life Time - The Healthy Way of Life Company, kids’ programming includes traditional kid classes like
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martial arts, gymnastics and soccer, as well as pint-size group fitness classes, like Zumbatomic and yoga, so kids get exposed to the same fitness experience as their parents. “The kids’ programming at Life Time Fitness is designed to show kids that fitness is fun and allows children to discover their interests starting at a young age,” says Jennifer Veres, national senior program manager for kids’ activities at Life Time Fitness. 2) Pursue fitness goals together. When Nina Hamza, 39,
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from Deephaven, Minn., signed her children up for kids swimming lessons, she saw the opportunity to sign herself up for adult swim lessons. The results exceeded her expectations. Not only did everyone improve in the pool, they found a way to bond as a family. “My kids loved that I asked their advice on things; about how to breathe easier or what to do if you get a leg cramp,” Hamza recalls. “Also, I appreciated their hard work more. I was in awe of their ability as I was learning and they were encouraged that I was so impressed by them.” Her kids, who participate on the Life Time Swim Team in Chanhassen,
Minn., where she takes her lessons, continue to encourage her with pep talks. “How great is that? They are taking an active interest in their mom’s life,” says Hamza. “That alone is worth the time and effort to learn how to swim myself.” 3) Keep kids engaged in physical activity year round. It’s easier to schedule lessons and workouts when school is in session and there’s a routine. But when summer comes around, you find your kids at “lump camp,” on the couch with video games. Take some time in the spring to plan out the summer months and schedule physical activity most days of the
week, whether they are walking the dog, getting to the neighborhood park, or attending special summer programming that keeps kids on the move. “Every summer we welcome thousands of kids to our Life Time Summer Camps,” says Veres. “Life Time Kids includes daily activity but also a different weekly theme and field trip.” Because the camps take place at Life Time, kids can also participate in swimming lessons during their camp day, creating one less thing for parents to schedule, and the extended camp hours allow Mom or Dad flexibility to plan their day and get their daily workout in.
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By Renee Enna, Chicago Tribune (MCT)
Tight budgets or complicated schedules — or both — can put a damper on family vacations. Even if you can’t swing a trip to the Grand Canyon, there are so many ways to help children embrace nature and the abundance it offers as teacher, therapist and guru. In “The Kids’ Outdoor Adventure Book: 448 Great Things to Do in Nature Before You Grow Up” (Falcon Guides), Stacy Tornio and Ken Keffer lay out all the amazing opportunities that kids 13 and younger — as well as grown-up kids — can pursue throughout the year. In their array of examples (write on rocks, plant at least three different veggies, build a sand castle, paddle a canoe, fly a kite), the authors encourage participants to put all of their sensory skills to work and see even ordinary
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activities with a fresh perspective. Each suggestion has an “adventure scale” to help parents choose age-appropriate activities, and the authors provide information and resources for pursuing favored choices in greater depth. The fun doesn’t stop there. Seasonal projects (building a birdhouse, for example, in spring) are offered, as well as great places to visit — a farm, perhaps? Or a state park? Games and some easy recipes round out this charming book. As the authors write in their introduction, their compendium doesn’t aim to compete with technology (as if) — nor is this a “teaching” book. Instead, they write, it’s about “discovering the awe of something in nature for the first time, the second time, or even the 102nd time. And it’s about connecting with Mother Nature as a family.” ——— ©2013 Chicago Tribune Visit the Chicago Tribune at www.chicagotribune.com Distributed by MCT Information Services
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Uncommon Sense
Normal Aging or Brain Disease? Dear Dr. Beth, I just turned 70 recently and I have noticed that I am not as sharp in my thinking as I used to be. I used to be able to juggle a number of activities and projects at the same time, remembered appointments and information I read, and just generally thought and reacted to things more quickly. I don’t know if what I am experiencing is due to normal aging or due to a real problem developing in my brain. How do I find out what is going on and whether I can do something about it? I work with a lot of men and women in their 60s, 70s, 80s, and occasionally people in their 90s in my practice. Working with older people is one of the parts of my counseling practice that I enjoy the most. This is one of the most frequent issues older people bring as their reason for coming to therapy. Usually, they are also struggling with feelings of frustration, worry and sadness about this and many other issues that frequently go along with aging. Like you, they want to know what these changes mean and whether they can get back to former, higher levels of cognitive functioning. Several decades ago any changes in brain function and cognitive sharpness were just marked up to “getting old” and if it seemed worse than was normal for other people their age the problem was put into the blanket category of getting senile or general dementia. In the past 20-30 years there has been remarkable progress in the science
of understanding the human brain. We have come to understand a lot about the difference between normal brain aging and brain diseases, such as vascular dementia, Alzheimer’s, and stroke and other things that affect brain functions. With respect to your question, there are several actions you can take to find out what might be causing your decreased efficiency, memory and organizational functioning. There are several levels of evaluation and screening available and different approaches that may help improve the problem. Some decrease in cognitive functioning is common in both women and men. Women may experience this due in part to hormonal changes that occur during and after menopause. In this instance, you should have your hormones tested and talk with your doctor about the risks and potential benefits of hormone therapy that might improve your mental functioning. Another common reason for losing cognitive sharpness is lack of use of your brain! Taking classes to stimulate your intellect, getting into a book club, and the newer “brain training” books, classes, and online programs can be fun and very effective ways to combat and even reverse some age-related declines. The next level of evaluation involves seeing your doctor and getting a general preliminary screening for potential brain problems, such as initial signs of dementia. If there are strong concerns,
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your doctor can refer you to a neurologist or neuropsychologist for further testing and evaluation. This is very helpful in ruling out serious problems that might be contributing to your symptoms. Although diagnosis of dementia is still somewhat inexact, in most cases testing can be very helpful in figuring out whether there is actually a medical reason for what you are experiencing. Regarding interventions, as I mentioned above brain training programs are a wonderful first line intervention that can really make a difference, regardless of the reason for your difficulty. You might try Lumosity (lumosity. com), which has both free and inexpensive paid online versions. There are a number of other excellent programs, some cheaper and some quite expensive. It pays to get recommendations from others who have used them and do a little research to see which one seems best suited for you. Obviously, if there is a significant medical issue, such as Alzheimer’s, ministrokes or a brain tumor, potential medication side effects or other biochemical issues, many of these can be effectively treated medically. In addition, counseling with someone familiar with cognitive decline and aging can also be very helpful in dealing with the emotional, psychological and life adjustment issues related to these problems. It is definitely worth some investigation and the news may well be better than you think; and if there
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Dr. Beth Firestein Licensed Psychologist
are serious problems, it pays to find out early. Dr. Beth, I am a 30 year old single woman in graduate school and I also work part-time. Lately I have been having a problem I never had before. I have started to feel nervous and anxious about things that never made me anxious before: taking tests, writing papers, and irrational worry about developing cancer, which I have no reason to suspect. I have also started having what I can only describe as “panic attacks” for no reason when I am driving on the highway. I have never suffered from anything like this before. Do you think this is a physical or a psychological problem and what do I do to deal with it? It clearly sounds like you have been experiencing symptoms of anxiety and might be developing some kind of anxiety problem or disorder. Anxiety can have both psychological and/or physical causes. Everybody experiences some anxiety. This can take the form of nervousness, varying levels of worry about a person or situation and sometimes a feeling of agitation, restlessness, or jitteriness. For most people this is not something they experience all the time, but rather comes and goes with stressful situations. This is normal anxiety. Some percent of people have a tendency toward anxiety and may have a slight degree of worry or obsessiveness all the time. These traits are just personality traits and they are very
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bothersome to some people and not too bothersome to others. Some people seek treatment for low-level chronic anxiety and some do not. When anxiety becomes acute (very intense) or chronic and is at moderate to severe levels, it is important to seek help. Chronic and severe anxiety frequently have both psychological and physical components. People who have family members that suffer from anxiety often develop those problems as well at some point in life. In your case, it sounds like you don’t have a history of severe anxiety and this has developed rather suddenly. If you can’t identify a particular stressor or trauma that has triggered your anxiety, it may be a chemical brain imbalance that is biological in nature. You should see your
health practitioner and see what strategies she recommends for addressing this issue. She or he may recommend meditation, exercise, learning deep breathing techniques and other ways of controlling your symptoms. Others may recommend natural calming agents such as herbs and supplements to assist in reducing your anxiety symptoms. These are effective for some people and are definitely worth trying but some anxiety problems are too severe to be corrected by these methods. In those cases, anti-anxiety medications or anti-depressants (many of which actually also treat anxiety) may be prescribed. Because anxiety problems can also make you “anxious about being anxious” there is almost always some benefit to seeing a counselor or thera-
pist who understands and treats anxiety problems to work through the psychological dimensions and fears that can arise and coordinate care with your physician. You may also discover that there are actually situational triggers or stressors that you didn’t realize might be contributing to your anxiety. Please be assured that in the great majority of cases, anxiety can be effectively controlled and treated. This is especially true for people who don’t have a pre-existing tendency toward anxiety in the first place. Even people with biologically based anxiety disorders or anxiety disorders
that developed as a result of trauma can be greatly helped. Anxiety problems are a common part of life that sometimes gets out of control. Try not to worry about being worried; just seek some help and you can get relief from your anxiety problems.
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
The skinny on lighter fare for summer
(BPT) - Summer is a time to switch out our wardrobes, exchange coats for swimsuits and boots for flip-flops. But if the winter months took a toll on your waistline you may not want to shed those extra layers. Lighten up for warmer summer days by making simple swaps and conscious diet decisions.It’s possible to enjoy light summer dining without sacrificing taste, variety or fun - all the good things we associate with warm weather eating. Here are ideas for better-for-you versions of some summer favorites: 1. Better barbecue What would summer be without barbecue? Grilling is a hallowed tradition of summer, but sugary barbecue sauces and fatty cuts of meat can derail the natural healthfulness of grilling. Before you fire up the grill this summer, consider ways to make your barbecue better for you. Start by preparing your own sauces and marinades (store-bought varieties are often loaded with sugar). You can lighten up practically any sauce or marinade recipe by replacing refined sugars with natural alternatives, such as fruit juice or honey. When choosing what to marinate and grill, keep in mind that many lean meats - such as poultry and fish - cook well on the grill. You can lighten up your burgers by replacing high-fat beef with leaner ground meats such as turkey, or beef that is 90 percent fat-free. 2. Chipping away at fatty snacks No summer celebration would be complete without chips and dip, but some of your favorites can be the worst offenders when it comes to excess calories and fat. Fortunately, you don’t have to sacrifice chips - or great flavor - to trim some calories. Look for lighter versions of your favorite chips, such as Cape Cod’s reduced fat line of potato
chips. These kettle-cooked chips contain 40 percent less fat than the leading brand of potato chips, but with the same distinctive taste and crunch as the original Cape Cod varieties. Made from freshsliced potatoes that are cooked in 100 percent canola oil, Cape Cod’s reduced fat chips contain no trans fats, chemical additives or dehydrated potato flakes. Be sure to dip your reduced fat potato chips in better-for-you dips. Some popular dips, such as salsa and hummus, are naturally lighter, but creamier dips can be high in fat. You can lighten up favorite dips by substituting fat-free yogurt for higher-calorie bases like mayonnaise or sour cream. If your dip recipe calls for cooking oil, opt for healthier oils like canola or olive. If you’re not a fan of tomato salsa, try fruit salsa, made with peaches or watermelon. 3. Slimmed down sipping What would summer be without a festive cocktail or two? Alcohol, however, contains a lot of empty calories. You can lighten up your summer cocktails in several ways, from foregoing the liquor altogether to choosing lower-calorie options.
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Start with a lighter base for your cocktail, such as tonic or soda water. Avoid sweet syrups or fruit juices with added sugar. Don’t overlook the power of a great garnish, which can add a punch of flavor. You can turn just about any light cocktail recipe into a frozen treat by tossing it in the blender with some crushed ice. 4. Perk up your iced coffee Iced coffee is a great summer refresher, but many coffee shop varieties can be loaded with sugar and high fat cream. To make your own lighter summer version, start by brewing your favorite coffee. Sweeten with honey or stevia and use skim milk or fat-free half and half to lighten the coffee. Avoid heavy cream and whole milk, regular sugar or any kind of syrup. Make it a mocha by adding half a packet of sugar-free cocoa mix. For a frozen treat, run your iced coffee through a blender with some crushed ice - adding volume without adding calories.
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Creating the perfect sleep environment this spring
(BPT) - Everyone, including moms and doctors, can agree that a good night of sleep is necessary for good health, high energy, and an individual’s overall well-being. Not getting enough good sleep - or rapid eye movement sleep - can affect the mind and body’s ability to react appropriately to outside factors, the National Sleep Foundation reports.- Creating the perfect sleep environment is the first step toward ensuring a good night of sleep. March, the first month of spring, is also National Sleep Awareness Month, and it aims to remind everyone why a good night of zzz’s is so important. One in four adults in the United States experience occasional sleepiness, difficulty falling asleep, or waking up feeling un-refreshed at least a few times per week, according to the National Sleep Foundation.
Fortunately, you can implement these tips this spring, and create a comfortable sleeping environment in your home for both you and your family. • Eliminate distractions Electronics. Noises. Lights. Many items, such as laptops, TVs and cellphones, commonly found in bedrooms can cause distractions and prevent a person from entering REM sleep. Remove these items from the room. Also, consider running a fan or white noise machine to create a soft sound barrier, which will help muffle unexpected sounds like a person flushing the toilet or an engine rumbling loudly on the street outside.
most out of every minute you sleep. Cuddle up each night with soft linens and create a calming atmosphere in the bedroom. To do this, try adding Downy Infusions Lavender Serenity liquid fabric softener when washing your sheets and sleepwear this season, to make your linens and sleepwear silky, soft and soothing. It will help lull you right into bed. With Downy you can wake up to a great scent and start the day off on the right side of the bed.
electronics can hinder quality sleep. • Stay active - Sleep is needed to give the body energy to get through its daily activities. Conversely, daily activities are needed to tire the body out for a good night of sleep. Consider adding physical activities into your daily schedule so you can settle into bed between the covers each night, tired and ready for a good night of sleep.
• Be routine - The human Nobody enjoys walking body reacts favorably to faaround in a mental fog or miliar and repeated movehaving no energy during the ments. So consider followday, so be sure to create the ing a routine every night, perfect sleep environment in whether it’s taking a warm your home for you and your bath, reading a chapter in family this spring. It will help a book or journaling. The you get the most out of every • Establish comfort - CreatNational Sleep Foundation minute of your zzz’s. ing a sleep-conducive advises against watching environment is an imporTV or using electronics as tant factor in making the part of this routine because Thursday, May 16, 2013 LOVELAND REPORTER-HERALD / Health Line of Northern Colorado 13
Five super nutrients that help you age well (BPT) - Parents often use the adage “You are what you eat!” to encourage children to make healthy food choices, but the saying is equally true for mature adults. Providing your body with a variety of nutrients lets you feel your best, and may even prevent disease and help you live longer. Allison Tannis is a nutritionist, author and professional consultant. She believes that aging well means eating well. She recommends these five super nutrients to help baby boomers and older adults age well and stay healthy.
1. Omega-3s
“It can be hard to see fat as healthy, but omega-3 fatty acids are potentially one of
the most important nutrients for our health,” says Tannis. “Omega-3 fatty acids are vital to the maintenance and function of our eyes, brain and nervous system - parts of us that start to weaken with increasing age. In addition,
these healthy fats have great ability to fight inflammation that is the cause of painful joints, cardiovascular disease and even wrinkles.” How can you get your daily dose of 1 to 2 grams of omega-3s, as recommended
by the American Heart Association? Wild-caught fish like salmon, sardines and Arctic char are good sources of omega-3s. Plant sources of omega-3s include flax, chia and hemp. It can be difficult to get enough omega-3s from food sources, so supplements are a good alternative. “Every morning I wake with the best intentions of eating healthy, but then life can get in the way,” Tannis says. “Using daily supplements ensures my body gets all of the essential nutrients it needs to be at its best. I take Nordic Naturals fish oils, available in liquids, soft gels and even an effervescent drink.”
2. Vitamin D
“Vitamin D is really only
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available to us from the sun,” explains Tannis. “Sure, there are foods such as milk and orange juice that have added vitamin D. For some, these foods are a great choice, but for others, it can be hard to ensure you’re getting enough of this essential vitamin through fortified foods.” Older people are prone to vitamin D deficiency, and therefore, may experience muscle weakness or impaired intestinal absorption. Tannis suggests that everyone, no matter their age, consider a vitamin D supplement if diet and sun exposure aren’t adequate. From tasteless liquid drops to pills that combine multiple nutrients, there are a variety of options for vitamin D supplementation.
3. Probiotics
“Probiotics fight inflammation, promote digestive
health and much more,” says Tannis. “With age, there is a decrease in the most prominent probiotic in the colon, Bifidobacteria, leaving the colon prone to inflammation, which increases the risk of disease and discomfort.” Foods like kefir and yogurt are common sources of probiotics, but often it’s not enough to get the full benefits. Probiotic supplements are a great way to maintain and rebuild probiotic levels in your digestive tract. “Seek out one with lots of different probiotic species,” recommends Tannis. “You’ve got hundreds of kinds of probiotics in you. Each probiotic offers its own unique health benefits to your body, so having lots of different kinds in your system can help your body be at its best.”
4. Green foods
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more nutrients per bite than almost anything else on your plate. They are full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, enzymes and more,” says Tannis. What green foods are the best? “The best greens to eat are the ones you like - you don’t have to hate your food. Love your food! Choose some greens that you enjoy and then, once a week, try something outside your comfort zone,” Tannis suggests. “If you simply can’t stomach enough greens, there are plenty of powders available, from simple single ingredient products to complex formulas.”
5. Multivitamins
No matter what your age, eating a balanced diet provides your body with plenty of nutrients. “Try to ensure that
at some point each day you enjoy foods from each color of the rainbow, and artificial coloring doesn’t count,” says Tannis. Taking a multivitamin is one way to ensure your body has the minimum amounts of the essential nutrients it needs each day to function properly. If you are considering a multivitamin, look for one that is designed for your age, activity level and gender. “Food hasn’t changed, even though it feels that everyone is telling you something new about it,” says Tannis. “Enjoy a well-balanced diet, rich in colorful fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans, whole grains and fish. Nutrition really can be easy to swallow.”
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HEALTH BY THE NUMBERS, lots of numbers
By Allie Shah, Star Tribune (Minneapolis), (MCT)
MINNEAPOLIS — Jared Sieling’s first experiment was on his diet. For weeks, he diligently recorded everything he ate until the data revealed a nutritional gap: not enough protein. Next, he strapped on a device to monitor his activity level. The numbers revealed the software engineer was a slug, averaging fewer than 1,000 steps a day — well below the recommended 10,000-step mark. “That was the big ‘aha’ moment when I realized, ‘Oh, this is a big problem,’ and started to fix it,” he said. Sieling, 27, of Maple Grove, Minn., is part of the rapidly growing “quantified self” movement — the practice of collecting data on everything from diet to blood sugar to sleep patterns and mood levels. Also called self-tracking, biohacking or “qs,” it involves measuring and analyzing the body’s inner workings for optimum health. Once used only by elite athletes, self-tracking is becoming more accessible to everyday folks as tracking devices go high-tech. Instead of single-use pedometers, devices such as Fitbit, Jawbone UP, Nike+ FuelBand and others can monitor heart rate, calculate calories and count the number of stairs you climb or the quality of your sleep. For some, it’s merely a
Jared Sieling of Maple Grove, Minnesota keeps close track on his health and fitness through electronics. He uses a scale that sends his weight and body fat to his smart phone and the phone also tracks the number of steps he takes each day. (Richard Tsong-Taatarii/Minneapolis Star Tribune/MCT)
quirky hobby, born out of a fascination with numbers that borders on obsession. Others, whom Sieling calls “elite livers,” see it as a way to take charge of their own health — a powerful new tool that could lead to early detection of diseases and better management of chronic ones. Health professionals, however, remain guarded about self-tracking. While many acknowledge its proven results in areas such as weight loss, they caution that the volumes of information netted by new technologies could become overwhelming. Yet that hasn’t dimmed
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the enthusiasm of Sieling and other members of the Quantified Self Minneapolis meetup group. While a meetup for self-tracking may seem extreme, 7 out of 10 American adults say they track some aspect of health, either for themselves or for someone else, according to the Pew Research Center. In the first national study of its kind, Pew found that most people track things such as weight, diet or exercise routine. And about a third of those surveyed said they also track their blood pressure, blood sugar, headaches, sleep patterns or other health indicators.
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The study found that 46 percent of trackers said the activity has changed their overall approach to maintaining their health or the health of someone they care for. In addition, 40 percent of trackers said it led them to ask a doctor new questions or to get a second opinion from another doctor. Consider the computer scientist in California who, in analyzing his stool samples, noticed a disturbing pattern that led to an early diagnosis of Crohn’s disease. That scientist, Larry Smarr, is a legend in quantified-self circles who shares his story on websites and at meetups. He started out like most trackers do, gathering data on his nutrition and exercise habits. He added sleep and ratio of fatty acids to his self-examination regimen, even signing up for a personal blood-testing service. Then, he began studying his poop. After noticing abnormalities, he pressed for more testing and eventually doctors diagnosed him with Crohn’s. Scott Mark is another selftracker. The Minneapolis ultra-runner who also works in Medtronic’s innovation department, says that the quantified self movement is in the pioneer stage and that its adherents resemble the organic computer dabblers working out of garages in the 1970s and ‘80s.
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“They were laughingstock early adopters at the time, and look at where we are now. I’m totally convinced that this is the same thing happening with the quantified self,” Mark said. “They are paving the way of where we are going to be heading with health at some point.” Mark, who started out as a computer programmer, says his love of data drove his interest in recording his body’s performance during his runs. “When I had the opportunity to throw a GPS on my arm and a heart-rate monitor on my chest, it was really kind of fun from a pure geek standpoint to be able to see all this data that I could capture,” he said. And he has a son who
uses a continuous glucose monitor to manage his Type 1 diabetes. “My interest in QS gives me more of an interest in digging the details of the glucose sensor stuff I get from him,” Mark said. “I run the reports. It’s much more helpful to look for trends. You can now overlay seven days of those curves and say ‘OK, he’s going up every day right after lunch; we need to do something about the lunch dose.’” Doctors are taking notice of the boom in apps and other technology to help trackers collect bio data. “There’s a lot of discussion about whether these things could be used for chronic diseases. There’s a big interest in home monitoring,” said Dr. Michael Joyner,
professor of anesthesiology at the Mayo Clinic and a physiologist. Joyner, who describes himself as an “agnostic” on the quantified-self movement, said there are conflicting reports about its effectiveness and many questions. But, he added, “There’s a lot of hope that it will work.” Still, he says of dedicated self-trackers: “Are they living life or are they tracking life?” Erin Klegstad, 33, of St. Paul, Minn., is training for her first ironman competition and is using tracking to chart her body’s performance. She uses TrainingPeaks, a website, to log data from her workouts. For example, she keeps track of her times during a swim workout. She wears
a heartrate monitor while running and biking. She connects her Garmin to her computer and it shows her heart rate throughout a workout. Studying the results one day, she was able to pinpoint a drop in her heart rate, deducing that it happened as she stopped at a stoplight during a run. “You can look at fancy graphs and charts,” Klegstad said. “I can look back at when I was training for my first marathon. I can compare times to see how far I’ve come. “For me, it’s more curiosity. I just like to see the numbers and (it’s) fun to watch it all. It’s taught me what my body can do and makes me push harder.”
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Ask the Expert:
Heart Attack
What do I need to know about heart attacks? It is very important to call 911 if you suspect you or a loved one is having a heart attack. Paramedics will use special equipment to assess your condition on the scene, and may implement a Cardiac Alert. A Cardiac Alert notifies CVI cardiologists and cardiac catheterization lab staff members at McKee Medical Center to be ready to treat you upon arrival. Patients who are treated quickly as a result of McKee’s Cardiac Alert program: • Experience fewer immediate complications from the heart attack • Have less heart muscle damage • Are less likely to suffer from long-term heart failure Time is muscle – the faster the artery is open, the better the patient outcome.
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Health Calendar
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
When: 1 p.m.-3 p.m., May 21 – Personal Power Advance Directives May 28 – Wrap up. June 4 – Respiratory overview June 11 – Exercising, work simplification Where: McKee Conference and Wellness Center, 2000 Boise. Ave., Loveland Cost: Free Call: (970) 635-4015
BREAST-FEEDING SUPPORT GROUP
When: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (except holidays), 10-11 a.m. Cost: FREE. No need to register Call: (970) 669-9355
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING
Have your blood pressure checked by a Wellness Specialist Where: McKee Wellness Services, 1805 E. 18th St. Suite 6, Loveland When: Monday through Thursday, 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 Thursday of every month 5:30-6:30 p.m. Cost: free Call: (970) 635-4054 to register
CAREGIVER CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Where: Call for locations and dates. Cost: FREE Call: (970) 635-4129
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT
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: Third Thursday 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
GENERAL CANCER SUPPORT
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: Nov. 8, 5:30-7 p.m. Cost: FREE Call: (970) 622-1961
TOTAL JOINT EDUCATION
Physical therapists and occupational therapists 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
MCKEE SPIRIT OF WOMEN INTRODUCE DAY OF DANCE Dancing, health education events planned for all ages
McKee Spirit of Women is partnering with Immanuel Lutheran School to present Day of Dance for Your Health – a signature event for the Spirit of Women program that provides health education and fun for the whole family. The first Day of Dance in Loveland is 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, May 11 at Immanuel Lutheran School, 4650 Sunview Drive in Loveland. The event will feature dance demonstrations, Minute to Win It games, nutritional samples, Weigh and Win, free health screenings for blood pressure and pulse, body composition, spine,
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lung function, aromatherapy and fun prizes. To learn more about this event, please visit www.bannerhealth.com/McKeeSpirit or call Sheryl Fahrenbruch at (970) 635-4053. The event is free and open to the public.
About Spirit of Women
Spirit of Women is a national network of leading hospitals dedicated to improving women’s lives with innovative health and community programs. Spirit of Women Hospitals touch the lives of millions of women each year through the presentation of educational events, consumer membership programs, annual conferences, marketing communications and grassroots efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of women everywhere. Spirit of Women enables participating hospitals to focus on community needs while providing the strength of national support. Visit spiritofwomen.com.
About McKee Medical Center
McKee Medical Center is a fully accredited, private nonprofit facility in Loveland, Colo., owned by Banner Health, a nonprofit healthcare system with 23 hospitals in seven states. It offers emergency care, cancer care, heart care, orthopedics, inpatient and outpatient surgery, obstetrics, pediatrics, rehabilitation, intensive care, lab and medical imaging. For more information, please visitBannerHealth.com/McKee.
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OB/GYN NOW SEES PATIENTS IN SOUTH LOVELAND
Region’s only Health Center opened in Loveland in August 2012. Dr. Sokolowski joins five family physicians and a nurse practitioner at the clinic: Mark Hailey, MD Prema Jacob, MD Jennifer McCabe-Lentz, MD Mitchell Janasek, MD William Reents, MD Azure Zeigler, FNP-BC.
Irene Sokolowski, MD
Banner Health Center at 1230 14th St. S.W. in Loveland now welcomes patients for obstetrical and gynecological appointments. Board-certified gynecologist Irene Sokolowski, MD, will see patients at the southwest clinic every Tuesday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. starting May 7. To schedule an appointment, call (970) 619-3999. Banner Health Western
SUNRISE COMMUNITY HEALTH ACCEPTS $4.15 MILLION
Sunrise Community Health announced today that Loveland Community Health Center has received generous support from Banner Health, The Colorado Health Foundation, and Caring for Colorado to leverage Sunrise and McKee Medical Center
Foundation funds for the LCHC Expansion Project. Banner Health, which owns McKee Medical Center in Loveland, offered a leadership gift of $2 million earlier this year, said Mitzi Moran, Sunrise President/Chief Executive Officer. Sunrise operates the Loveland Community Health Center. Banner’s gift was contingent on Sunrise raising additional funds from other sources. “Banner Health is committed to meeting the medical needs of the patients in our community and to supporting our partners at the Loveland Community Health Center,” said McKee Medical Center CEO Marilyn Schock. In response to Sunrise’s fundraising efforts, The Colorado Health Foundation awarded $2 million to the
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Community Health Center is an important provider of primary care services in Loveland,” said Caring for Colorado CEO Chris Wiant. “We are pleased to support this expansion of the Sunrise Community Health Center system.” This $4.15 million augments the $1 million in the LCHC expansion fund raised by the McKee Medical Center Foundation. Moran said, “Without this support, LCHC would not expand. Without the historic support from the community through the McKee Foundation, LCHC would not exist.” The Foundation raised money in 1997 to purchase the current clinic at 450 Cleveland Ave., now owned by Banner Health. Sunrise, the McKee Foundation, and McKee Medical Center have
partnered from the beginning to bring affordable, quality health care to low-income individuals and families. Over the last 16 years, the Foundation and McKee Medical Center have provided more than $10 million in support in conjunction with Sunrise’s operational support of more than $40 million. “LCHC greatly appreciates the support received from individuals and businesses -- like Banner Health -- right here in Loveland as well as from state foundations that aim to make all of Colorado a healthier place to live,” Moran said. LCHC will move from its current 15,000 square foot location to the former Hewlett Packard 48,000 square foot building at 302 Third St. S.E. Sunrise purchased the building in July 2012 and has
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since been raising funds to complete renovations. The donations announced today, coupled with Sunrise’s $1 million capital fund, bring the LCHC expansion fundraising efforts near completion. The health center will initially expand to 25,000 square feet and plans to grow to 40,000. The expanded space will allow additional clinicians to be hired to meet the growing medical and dental needs in the community. Behavioral health services, provided on site in collaboration with Touchstone Health Partners, also will expand. Most of the remaining space will be leased to the McKee Stepping Stones Adult Day Program currently operating in 675 square feet at First Christian Church at 2000 N. Lincoln Ave. in Loveland. To pay for its share
of the renovations, Stepping Stones is also receiving financial support from the McKee Medical Center Foundation. One in three people in Loveland are likely to be uninsured or underinsured due to their economic status. The growing need for affordable health care and adult respite care prompted LCHC and Stepping Stones to look for expansion space. The new facility will enable the programs to share resources, reduce costs, integrate services and improve the client experience. Opening is planned in November 2013.
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PAID ADVERTORIAL
Single-Site Gallbladder Removal Now offered at McKee Medical Center Thomas M. Blomquist, MD, Ph.D., FACS
Bradford R. Keeler, MD, FACS
General surgeons at McKee Medical Center are using the latest advancement in robotic surgery technology for gallbladder removal, called single-site robotic cholecystectomy. Bradford R. Keeler, MD, FACS, and Thomas M. Blomquist, MD, Ph.D., FACS, work together as the first team to offer this minimally invasive surgical option to the communities of Larimer County. Robotic surgery and single incision surgery are familiar procedures to these surgeons, but combining the two to remove the gallbladder is a new technique that requires additional training and specialized equipment. Both surgeons have been performing robotic surgery with a multi-port approach, and are now pleased to offer this enhancement to patients in Northern Colorado. Dr. Keeler and Dr. Blomquist are part of the robotic surgery team at McKee Medical Center, a busy program with a keen focus on patient safety. The two surgeons have taken a staged approach to building their robotic general surgery program to include single-site surgery. “The ultimate goal is to raise the bar higher with a minimally invasive approach while maintaining the highest level of patient safety, yet still applying appropriate treatment of the disease,” says Dr. Keeler. The Food and Drug Association (FDA) approved the Single-Site instruments for use with the da Vinci System in December 2011. Applica-
tion of single site robotic cholecystectomy to patients followed in 2012. The da Vinci SI is the robotic surgical system utilized for the single site approach, and McKee Medical Center is the only hospital in Northern Colorado with two da Vinci SI robots. To perform this procedure, the surgeons initiate the operation by accessing the patient’s abdominal compartment in a traditional fashion, and then sit at the robotic console while viewing a 3D high definition image and using controls to move the robot’s three arms and camera. The da Vinci system translates the surgeon’s hand, wrist and finger movements into precise movements of the miniaturized instruments inside the body. “The 3D visualization and precision of movement unique to the da Vinci SI system gives us the ability to perform surgery more accurately than ever before,“ notes Dr. Blomquist. Unlike traditional robotic operations requiring three to five small incisions, the gallbladder is removed through a single, tiny, approximately one inch incision in the belly button. The major benefit for the patient of single-site compared to traditional robotic surgery is an “improved cosmetic outcome with virtually no scarring,” adds Dr. Keeler. In addition to minimizing scarring, single site gallbladder removal
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can offer the benefits of minimal pain, low blood loss, fast recovery, and higher patient satisfaction, according to Intuitive Surgical®. Most people who require gallbladder removal are candidates for robotic, single-incision surgery. According to the American College of Surgeons, surgery is the recommended treatment for gallbladder pain from gallstones and nonfunctioning or poorly functioning gallbladders. More than 1 million people in the U.S. have their gallbladder removed each year. Most are performed with traditional laparoscopy using several incisions. McKee Medical Center offers robotic and minimally invasive surgeries in the areas of general surgery, gynecology, urology, thoracic, and ENT surgery. In addition to the surgeons, other team members such as nurses, surgical technologists and support staff receive extensive training. “We are committed through our training program, ongoing education and review processes to provide the safest and best possible care to all our patients,” says Dr. Blomquist. To talk with Dr. Keeler and Dr. Blomquist about single-site gallbladder removal, make an appointment at Banner Health Clinic specializing in General Surgery (formerly known as Loveland Surgical Associates) by calling (970) 669-3212.
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