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Hello, Friends, I confess to being a dental phobic. It began when I was a child and the dentist would hide the needle behind his back and say, “I’m not going to give you a shot.” I recently had a horrific episode with an abscessed tooth that forced me to take my courage in my two hands and visit the dreaded dentist. But Dr. Joe was so patient and skilled and gentle that all of a sudden my fears disappeared. Of course my reaction after it was all over was,
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in your mouth. Mint is the first smart oral health monitor that fits in the palm of the hand. It offers sophisticated breath analysis and insightful data. Here are a few more apps to check out: KidsDental uses animation to teach children about dental health in an entertaining, educational format. The app also covers dental issues such as cavities, tooth loss and gingivitis. The Dictionary of Dental Terminology app provides patients with a list of dental terms explained in a way that is simple and easy to understand. My Smile lets you compare the color of your teeth on a 15-shade palette. The accuracy of your results depends on the quality and the lighting of the photo. Using this app, you can monitor the shade of your teeth over time and compare results.
Smart Apps for Dental Health Care HAVE FUN AND LEARN HOW TO KEEP YOUR TEETH IN GOOD SHAPE By Dr. Tom Miller, Staff Writer Oral health is often taken for granted. The mouth is a window into the health of the entire body. It can show signs of nutritional deficiencies or general infection. Systemic diseases – those that affect the entire body – may first become apparent because of mouth lesions or other oral problems. Regardless of age, oral health is very important. Positive oral health leads to improved overall
health. More Americans today are keeping their natural teeth throughout their lives. However, cavities remain the most prevalent chronic disease of childhood. Some 100 million Americans fail to see a dentist each year, even though regular dental examinations and good oral hygiene can prevent most dental diseases and contribute to a lifetime of good oral health. If you are experiencing dental pain, don’t put off seeing a dentist. With dentistry’s many advances, diagnosis and treatment are more sophisticated and comfortable than ever. Everyone can practice good oral hygiene by: • brushing your teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste; • cleaning between your teeth once a day with floss or another interdental cleaner; • replacing your toothbrush every three or four months; and • eating a balanced diet and limiting betweenmeal snacks. There are a number of valuable dental apps that can help you understand what’s really happening
Positive oral health leads to improved overall health.
Monster Mouth DDS is a fun app that turns you into a dentist for monsters. You have to solve the monster’s dental problems, such as finding hidden cracks or pulling out creepy cavities with tongs, before its mouth slams shut. The kid-friendly app is for all ages. The Colgate Tooth Fairy app helps families build regular brushing routines with fun timers to brush with. The app also provides tips on healthy oral care habits. Other games included in this app are Funky Smiles, where you can add crazy, funky smiles to a photo of yourself, and Teeth Battle, where you can fight bugs before they damage your teeth. This free app is available on Google Play. Sources and Resources • Dental Kids Apps (https://www.pinterest.com/ ofallondental/dental-kids-apps/?lp=true) • WebMD (www.webmd.com)
About the Author Thomas W. Miller, Ph.D., ABPP, is a Professor Emeritus and Senior Research Scientist, Center for Health, Intervention and Prevention, University of Connecticut and Professor Department of Gerontology, College of Public Health, and Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine at the University of Kentucky.
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Oral and Mental Health? ONE PROBLEM CAN HAVE AN AFFECT ON THE OTHER By Angela S. Hoover, Staff Writer Mental health is linked to oral health, and vice versa. Good oral health can enhance mental and overall health, while poor oral health can exacerbate mental issues. Likewise, mental conditions can cause oral health issues. The connection between them is direct, cyclical and, when oral health is neglected, detrimental. Does Poor Dental Health Lead to Poor Mental Health? Several years of research around the world has shown a strong relationship between gum disease and many mental health problems, including stress, depression, distress, anxiety and loneliness. All these conditions can cause the body to produce more of the hormone cortisol, which, in increased amounts, can aid in the progression of periodontal disease. Since 1950, emotional factors have been identified in periodontal disease. Periodontal diseases are common chronic inflammatory diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms that elevate proinflammatory cytokines, resulting in tissue destruction. Periodontal disease is influenced by stress, which can hinder periodontal treatments. The most notable example is acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis, one of the seven general types of periodontitis commonly called trench mouth, according to Dr. K. Malathi, M.D.S., of the Department of Periodontics at Tamil Nadu Government College in Chennai, India. In general, stress activates the hypothalamic-pituitaryadrenal (HPA) axis, which triggers other
physiological responses, including decreased saliva flow, which increases plague formation. Does Poor Mental Health Lead to Poor Dental Health? As many as 60 percent of those with mental health issues also have poor oral health and are three times more likely to have their teeth removed. Depression can be accompanied by a higher use of alcohol, caffeine and tobacco, as well as self-neglect and poor oral hygiene, all of which contribute to tooth erosion and decay. Bipolar affective disorder often causes over-brushing that may damage gums and cause dental abrasion or mucosal or gingival lacerations. Bulimia can lead to enamel erosion and tooth decay due to acids from vomiting. Anorexia can cause reduced calcium levels. Medications and Oral Health Decongestants, antihistamines, painkillers, diuretics and antidepressants can reduce saliva flow, according to the Mayo Clinic. Saliva
aids in removing food from the mouth and teeth and also neutralizes acids produced by bacteria in the mouth. This helps protect against microbial invasion or overgrowth. Side effects of antipsychotic, antidepressant and mood stabilizer drugs may include a higher susceptibility to oral bacterial infections. Lithium can cause dry mouth syndrome and stomatitis (inflammation of the mouth and lips). Dry mouth can result in gum disease, oral infection, salivary gland infections and dental caries. The conclusion is a direct, cyclical, bidirectional relationship exists between oral and mental health. Neglecting one can affect the other and lead to additional problems.
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Diabetes and Your Teeth BE EXTRA VIGILANT ABOUT KEEPING TEETH HEALTHY By Jean Jeffers, Staff Writer
Diabetes may cause serious problems with keeping your mouth healthy and having an attractive smile. The disease causes difficulties in the mouth, and problems in the mouth may cause trouble with diabetes. With diabetes, glucose is present in the saliva. When diabetes is not controlled, increased glucose in the saliva allows harmful bacteria to grow. Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is the most widespread chronic inflammatory condition worldwide, says Dr. Wayne Aldredge. The good news is periodontal disease is treatable and sometimes reversible with good oral
hygiene habits and professional treatment from a periodontist. Plaque forms on the teeth and around the gum line. When it is not removed, it may turn into tartar, which makes cleaning between your teeth more difficult. As a result, the gums may become red, swollen and bleed easily. This condition is known as gingivitis. When gingivitis is untreated, it may progress to periodontitis. The gums may pull away from the teeth. Pockets form and become infected. The body fights against the infection, but it may slowly start breaking down the bone and the tissue
that hold the teeth in place. If the periodontitis goes untreated, it may lead to the destruction of the gums, bones and surrounding tissues, as well as tooth loss. Your dentist may send you to a periodontist, who may do a deep cleaning or, in some instances, surgery. Other conditions of the mouth include thrush, an overgrowth of the naturally occurring fungus in the mouth, and dry mouth, where a lack of saliva makes it easy for teeth to decay. With diabetes, it is of utmost importance to keep the mouth healthy. Taking the following steps may prove helpful: • Keep blood sugar levels within safe limits. • Brush teeth at least twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste. • Using a soft-bristle brush, make small circular motions around the teeth. • Change your toothbrush every three months. • Ask your dentist about using an anti-plaque mouth rinse to control plaque. • Floss at least once a day. Flossing helps prevent plaque from building up on teeth. Or use dental picks or brushes – thin tools designed to clean between teeth. • Clean dentures with a denture cream and take them out at night. Sources • Mayo Clinic (www.mayoclinic.org) • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (www.niddk.nih.gov) • The Doctor Weighs In (www.thedoctorweighsin.com)
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resulting in a blow to the head. Chronic physical and emotional complications such as poor posture sleeping, prolonged teeth clenching and/or grinding, excessive wearing of a headphone device, excessing talking and/or singing that puts stress on the TMJ and chronic emotional stress can also cause TMJD. If any of these symptoms are present, a proper diagnosis from a dentist or medical doctor is the first step in the treatment of TMJD. While treatments can range from dental intervention to surgery, massage is also an option in the treatment of the muscular tension and complications associated with TMJD. TMJ massage as a tool in the treatment of TMJD releases the contracted muscles and fascia to ease the discomfort on the temporomandibular structure and reduce pain. Often structural issues with the bones and joint of the TMJ are further complicated by tension and contracture in the cranial facial muscles associated with the joint. Muscular tension in the associated TMJ muscles pull on the cranial bones and TMJ. This puts pressure on the cranial facial structure, causing
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Yes, dentists still recommend flossing because the floss reaches bacteria your toothbrush does not. What happens when you skip brushing? More than just bad breath occurs. Plaque, a sticky film, forms on your teeth. When you eat or drink foods containing sugar, the bacteria produce acids that can dissolve tooth structure. Once the tooth breaks down, cavities can form. Bacteria in the mouth can cause an infection of the gum tissue, which can also lead to bone loss. If not removed, plaque can turn to a harder, more resistant substance called tartar or calculus. Tartar is very stubborn and must be removed in a dental office. If it is not removed, tartar can lead to inflamed and infected gums. Bonus Tip: Be Mindful of What You’re Eating. Your diet is also important to your dental health. The foods and beverages you put in your mouth can have a direct impact on your teeth. Tooth decay and its progression can be influenced by: • the form of food (liquid, solid or sticky); • how often you eat sugary or acidic foods and beverages; • the nutritional makeup of the food;
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The Sherlock Holmes of Healthcare: ULTRASOUNDS AND THERMOGRAPHY by Kim Davis, RDMS, RDCS, RVS Ultrasound imaging and thermography are important aspects in healthcare – they definitely cover more than babies. Many diagnoses and treatment plans stem from ultrasound and thermography procedures. Ultrasounds are used to see internal body structures, such as tendons, muscles, joints, blood vessels and internal organs to find the source of a disease. Ultrasound works by using sound waves with frequencies that are higher than those audible to humans. The images, called sonograms, are made by sending pulses of ultrasound into tissue using a probe. Different tissues reflect varying degrees of sound as the ultrasound echoes off the tissue. Compared to other diagnostic imaging, ultrasounds have several advantages. They provide real-time
images, the machines are portable, they are substantially lower in cost and they do not use harmful ionizing radiation. Ultrasounds are more than just the machines that produce the images. A sonographer is a highly trained medical professional in each of the specific fields of imaging. An interpreting physician relies heavily on the knowledge, skills and experience of the imaging tech because a sonographer determines what the physician sees. No other imaging modality has this unique quality. Be sure your sonographer is nationally certified and well trained. Thermography is a non-contact, non-compression and radiation-free imaging alternative that can view the whole body, half the body or, most commonly, breasts. It uses infrared imaging technology. Infrared radiation is emitted by all objects
Ultrasounds are used to see internal organs, the heart, blood vessels as well as tendons, muscles and joints.
with a temperature above absolute zero; thermographic cameras detect this radiation, making it possible to see not only without illumination, but also variances in temperatures. These temperature variations can provide vital clues about human and even other mammals’ health. A New Model For Healthcare Costs Putting the Patient Back into Healthcare The changes in health insurance are complex. Long gone are the days when insurance covers the majority of health costs. Knowing the costs or even if a bill will be covered by insurance is as uncertain as a Vegas game of roulette. Here at Patient Choice Ultrasound & Thermography (PCU), we put the patient back into the driver’s seat of their healthcare. You have a choice and control over the costs of diagnostic imaging with our groundbreaking store-front facility model that eliminates the largest problems patients face in healthcare: high deductibles, lack of transparency in coverage, price discrepancies and ever-increasing costs. Prices are skyrocketing and most people can’t meet their high out-of-pocket deductibles to have procedures covered by insurance in the first place.
In fact, the entire insurance model has become so convoluted and lacking in transparency. Our concept is to put the patient back into healthcare because they’ve gotten lost in the process. We emphasize the needs of the patient. We want to make it less of a hassle and more about you – empowering patient choice. We at PCU decided to become an alternative to high deductibles by eliminating the insurance companies altogether. Other than Medicare and Health Savings Accounts, we do not take insurance, which allows us to keep the costs of imaging services down by at least one-third or more. For instance, an average echocardiogram costs anywhere from $900 to $2,500, but we charge only $385, which includes the reading and visit fees. All our prices are upfront and all-inclusive. We make it reasonable, recognizing most people need to pay out of pocket due to the high deductible amounts in their insurance policies. However, we do include a receipt for patients to submit to their providers to add to their deductible contributions. Prevention is the key to good health. Diagnostic imaging can quickly catch a condition before it’s too late. The longer you put it off, the more costly, both physically and emotionally. Whatever your doctor orders for diagnostic testing, our prices are reasonable, our times convenient and we have a quick turn-around time. At PCU, you have the choice in cost because there’s no mystery with our upfront, inclusive transparent pricing. We are convenient, comfortable and affordable without sacrificing quality. About the Author With 40 years in the field of ultrasound, Kim Davis, RDMS, RDCS, RVS, is the founder and CEO of PCU, 152 W. Tiverton Way in Lexington. PCU can be reached at 859-554-7360 or at www. patientchoiceultrasound.com.
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Mindfulness for Seniors By John A. Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP “It’s also helpful to realize that this very body that we have, that’s sitting right here right now… with its aches and its pleasures… is exactly what we need to be fully human, fully awake, fully alive.” – Pema Chodron You and I have two primary modes of mental activity: the doing mode and the being mode. Although we are called human beings, we spend the majority of our time in the doing mode rather than the being mode. Your “doing” mode is highly prized in our culture for schooling, work and career. It demonstrates your mastery and command of detail, data, thinking, intellect and your goal-oriented ability to get things done. We depend heavily on the doing mode to take care of all our daily affairs at home and work, to keep up the house and yard and keep ourselves cleaned and groomed, to balance the checkbook, buy groceries, prepare meals, drive cars, remember our medication and appointments, keep up with the news and care for the needs of pets, friends and family – the endless to-do list of our lives. As we age, we tend to become less dominated by the driven nature of so much doing. We tend to naturally settle down and shift more toward our being mode. The “being” mode is your natural internal resource that complements your doing mode. Your being mode is not about achievement, competition or goal-oriented activity. It is less about approval from others and more about contentment, letting things just be and accepting things just as they
are. This does not mean complacency. We can still fight for social causes and work to make our world more compassionate. We just aren’t as driven, not as angry, not as resentful – and not in such a hurry. Your being mode is less demanding of yourself and other people and is more about taking things easy, relaxing with no agenda and smelling the flowers along life’s highway. We tend to shift toward this c’est la vie (that’s life) philosophy as we age. Mindfulness practice helps you naturally integrate these two complementary modes of doing and being. What is mindfulness? At its most basic level, mindfulness is paying attention, whether we are engaged with our goal-oriented doing mode or our reflective, accepting being mode. Mindfulness is about being fully in the present moment, this moment, the only time you ever truly have to live your life. We spend so much time replaying, regretting or longing for the past or anticipating and worrying about the future. Mindfulness invites us to dwell fully in the eternal now, moment to moment. It is about being here, in this place, even though our mind may be far away in some other place. In mindfulness practice, we use the body and the breath as the two main objects for training our mind to pay attention, moment-to-moment, in the here and now. Mindfulness of the body is the foundation of mindfulness practice. Even though your mind may be somewhere else, your body is always here. Even though your mind may be in the past or future, your body is
always in this present moment. So we practice the Body Scan meditation to cultivate skillful awareness of the tactile sensations in the physical body, training the mind to pay attention in the here and now, bringing attention back to the sensations in the body when we notice our attention has wandered. A natural extension of mindfulness of the body is mindfulness of the breath. Just as you pay attention to the physical sensations in the body in the Body Scan, you pay attention to the physical sensations of breathing in Sitting Practice – Awareness of Breathing. You train in the development of steady attention on the tactile, physical sensations of the breath: feeling the breath at the nostrils, the back of the throat, the chest and the abdomen. Again, you gently bring the attention back to the breath when you notice it has wandered. What about thinking? The cerebral cortex of the human brain is both a blessing and a curse. Our thoughts can be extremely helpful and useful. They can also be unhelpful, harmful – even destructive. As we train in mindfulness, we become increasingly skillful at bringing a non-judgmental curiosity, openness and acceptance to our thoughts. Without intentionally creating thoughts, we allow them to come and we allow them to go. As we practice mindfulness of the body or the breath, we notice when our attention has wandered off and we gently escort the attention back to the physical sensations in the body and the breath. Thoughts are not a barrier to mindfulness or your being mode, but they do require compassionate, skillful management. What can mindfulness do for you? Research on mindfulness has accelerated over the past 40 years. People with anxiety, depression and
chronic pain often report benefitting from dedicated and intensive mindfulness training. Sometimes this is because the anxiety, depression and chronic pain actually improve. But, interestingly, many people report an overall improvement in quality of life despite continued anxiety, depression and chronic pain. They often report better sleep and fewer symptoms of other stress-related chronic conditions, physical, mental and emotional. They often feel happier, calmer and more relaxed, energetic, tolerant, forgiving and kinder to themselves and others. What about seniors? Formal mindfulness practice can be done at any age, in a chair, a recliner, lying down and walking. Eyes can be open or closed. Regularly practicing formal mindfulness creates the foundation for living your entire life more mindfully, even meditatively. Over time, you perform ordinary daily activities more mindfully. Washing the dishes, bathing, taking out the trash, shopping, cooking, eating, driving, being with family and friends, talking on the phone, typing on the keyboard – all these become opportunities for the informal practice of intentional awareness and mindful living. Research also suggests regular mindfulness practice improves mood and overall health, reduces doctor visits and health care costs, decreases loneliness, slows the progression of dementia and even increases longevity. Since some medication can be reduced with regular mindfulness practice, always discuss your interest in mindfulness with your medical provider. Resources I have recorded several guided mindfulness practices you can access at the Mind Body Studio Web site: http:// www.mindbodystudio.org/?page_ id=1594
About the Author Dr. Patterson is past president of the Kentucky Academy of Family Physicians and is board certified in family medicine and integrative holistic medicine. He is on the family practice faculty of the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Saybrook College of Integrative Medicine and Health Sciences (San Francisco) and the Center for Mind Body Medicine (Washington, D.C.). He operates the Mind Body Studio in Lexington, offering integrative medicine consultations and group classes specializing in mindfulnessbased approaches to stress-related chronic disease and burnout prevention. He can be reached through his Web site at www.mindbodystudio.org.
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Whether your smile needs a little boost or a complete makeover, Adkins Family & Cosmetic Dentistry is your place to be. Dr. Ruth Adkins offers excellence in beautiful, healthy smiles. Adkins Family & Cosmetic Dentistry provides a complete range of general, family and cosmetic dentistry. Services range from simple fillings and tooth whitening to implants and complete smile design. No patient is too young and no patient is too old. “We love all ages, and our variety of team members have unique qualities that cater to all,� Dr. Adkins said.
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r. Adkins is a 2003 graduate of the University of Louisville College of Dentistry. She has been practicing dentistry for 15 years now. She founded Adkins Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Hamburg 11 years ago. “I love working with and helping people,” Dr. Adkins said. “Dentistry is an art, and I take pride in the art I create. Once I restore a smile, I claim that smile. My favorite patient is the patient who comes routinely for check-ups because then I regularly get to see my artwork.” Dr. Adkins often jokingly tells patients they better take care of her hard work. But honestly, that is what she offers as her best advice to patients. “Take care of what God gave you,” she said. “Floss daily and brush at least two times a day.” Dr. Adkins says one of the worst things we can do to our teeth is putting sweet, acidic drinks in our mouths. “These drinks create an acidic environment that is detrimental to our enamel and just welcomes tooth decay,” she said. “Once you have tooth decay, you cannot brush it away. That’s why it’s so important to see your dentist at least twice a year. Fixing problems early on while they are small is so much easier than fixing the larger issues with more broken-down teeth. Catching things early makes it easy on the patient as well as the dentist.” Along these same lines, Dr. Adkins likes to inform her patients: “We cannot build our houses in the sand. It is imperative to have a good foundation with healthy gums and periodontal tissues. Healthy periodontal tissue comes from routine cleanings at your dental office and diligent home care.” Again she stresses flossing daily and brushing often. Mouth rinses are also a great idea, especially those with anti-bacterial properties. Some people may wonder if their smile is salvageable. Dr. Adkins asserts repairing and enhancing even the most neglected smile is possible. “There have been many changes in dentistry and many innovations,” she said. “For example, it used to be if you had an implant, it was a luxury. Nowadays if you lose a tooth, an implant is more the standard of care. Costs are getting less expensive as well.” Adkins Family & Cosmetic Dentistry offers in-house credit as well as Care Credit™. Care Credit is a way of financing a procedure completely interest free for the patient. “I grew up in poverty in Eastern Kentucky, so I understand that spending $1,000 to save a tooth can seem overwhelming,” Dr. Adkins said. “But if that tooth lasts you another 10 years, you’ve actually spent only $100 a year saving a tooth – less than $10 a month. Good dentistry is not expensive. At Adkins Family & Cosmetic Dentistry we try to build lifelong patients with work that lasts a lifetime. I understand that a smile can be life changing. Healthy teeth are necessary for function and for dietary needs, but a nice smile can improve self-confidence and with that often you’ll see better relationships, better jobs and better well-being. We want our patients feeling well. Our patients are family to us. We try to treat
Adkins Family & Cosmetic Dentistry team. Front (left to right): Jasmine Dunn-Hammond, Ella Danilchuk, Jess Linnik. Top (left to right) Victoria Sheene, Dr. Adkins.
them just as we would our parents or siblings. We understand they have a choice in choosing who will be their dental provider, and we are honored when they choose us.” Dr. Adkins is currently building her second practice. “I’m building it one family member at a time,” she said. Patient Keishia wrote in a Facebook review: “Dr. Adkins and all of the staff are so knowledgeable and nice. They took amazing care of me and knew exactly what was going on. This is especially comforting when you’re pregnant. They even consulted with my OB to let her know what was going on. I’m so appreciative of the care and compassion that I received while there.” Patient Michelle wrote, “Dr. Adkins and her staff definitely went above and beyond for me even as a new patient. They made me feel comfortable and walked me through step by step what we were going to do. I’ll always remember the kindness Dr. Adkins showed me and the top-quality care they gave me.” Adkins Family & Cosmetic Dentistry now has two convenient locations, with the second location now seeing patients in the Wellington area of Lexington. “We try to make our practice affordable and available,” Dr. Adkins said. “Adkins Family & Cosmetic Dentistry has extended evening hours by appointment and also offers same-day emergency visits. We are in-network preferred providers with many dental insurances.” Adkins Family & Cosmetic Dentistry is proud to give patients exceptional care in a
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comfortable environment. “We offer the best modern equipment from digital X-rays to laser whitening, even down to the massage chair and the in-office televisions for patient comfort,” Dr. Adkins said. Another favorite quote of Dr. Adkins’ is: “If I wouldn’t put in my mouth, I’m not going to put it in yours. You won’t see any silver amalgam fillings at Adkins Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, and it has been that way since the beginning. We use the best materials with tested longevity and strength. We want your fillings to look just as good five years from now as they did the day we placed them. That’s my artwork, remember.” Something new and somewhat unique to dentistry is now certain accredited dentists can offer facial enhancements to complement your smile. Dr. Adkins is certified to perform Botox® Cosmetics and Dysport® as well as facial fillers. “I’ve been doing this for about five years now and I love it,” she said. “I definitely believe that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Most of our patients are already beautiful and they just don’t know it. I love completing something as simple as a lip enhancement or wrinkle removal and watching a beautiful patient realize his or her beauty. That beauty was always there; we simply enhanced it. For that reason, I try to make our facial cosmetic procedures accessible and affordable for anyone who wants them. We offer free in-house consultations for pricing on these procedures.” Dr. Adkins is proud to say she may very well have one of the most exceptional dental teams in town. “The staff are always friendly and they are kind when I bring in my two young children for their cleanings, even though they are not the most cooperative patients,” patient Amanda wrote in a Facebook review. “The staff was very friendly, knowledgeable and professional,” patient Charles wrote. “Dr. Adkins made me feel very comfortable.” As busy as Dr. Adkins is with her growing practices, she says her greatest accomplishment and joy in life are her two children, Madeline, 15, and Aubrey, 9. “These two have basically grown up in our Hamburg office,” Dr. Adkins said. “I love that they have seen me and my entire team working hard to help others, showing care and compassion, taking pride in what we do and always giving our patients 110 percent.”
“I LOVE WORKING WITH AND HELPING PEOPLE. DENTISTRY IS AN ART AND I TAKE PRIDE IN THE ART WE CREATE. THAT’S WHY I BECAME A DENTIST.” – RUTH ADKINS, DMD
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NATURE’S WAY OF DEALING WITH LIFE By Jennifer Lord, Young Living Essential Oils Distributor
By now you probably have heard of essential oils. It seems we all know of someone who is using essential oils or has spoken of their value. You may find them to be a passing phase. You may even think they are a young person thing. But whatever your opinion, essential oils are gaining the attention of young and old alike. What are essential oils and why are so many people using them in their everyday lives? An essential oil is a volatile substance derived from plants containing the natural smell and characteristics of the plant. From the beginning of time, cultures have used plant oils and extracts. If you have ever broken off an aloe vera stem and rubbed it onto a burn, then you, too, have experienced the benefits of essential oils. The oils from the aloe vera calm the discomforts of the burn while at the same time encouraging
skin repair. Essential oils in the very same way provide our bodies with natural building blocks to support cellular functions. Today, instead of growing our own plants and distilling oils, we can buy them. But buyer be aware: Not all oils are the same. Depending on how the plant is grown, its distillation process and the attention to purity, oils on the market can be nothing more than fragrances. They can also contain toxic chemicals. Therapeutic grade essential oils, when used as intended, can provide a powerful complement to your daily health regimen. Because essential oils contain the actual building blocks of plants, their cellular make up is similar to ours. Essential oils cross over our cellular membrane, encouraging and supporting overall health. Their aromas go beyond smelling wonderful. Essential oils can be used to stimulate and support our body systems.
How do essential oils work? The body is equipped with systems that regulate it. The endocrine system secretes hormones that regulate cell activity. The pituitary gland secretes stress hormones or cortisol. Both of these systems keep us alive and balanced. They help us respond to danger and they help us relax and rest in the off hours. Unfortunately, these systems can be overstressed. Our jobs, our environment, life’s demands – all can keep us in a constant state of stress. Our bodies are not made for constant stress. When our immune system is constantly under stress, we can become more vulnerable. Essential oils can help support these hormone systems of the brain. Did you know smell is the only sense directly linked to the emotional center of our brains? This emotional center, known as the limbic system, is in charge of decoding smells and sending the appropriate message to the brain’s switchboard. The limbic system helps control body temperature, hunger, thirst, fatigue and sleep. These hormone responses help the body regulate itself. In a nutshell, we smell an odor and our brain quickly decodes the odor’s message. Depending on that message, our body produces the necessary hormones. If the smell is paired with a good memory, the body
Smell is the only sense directly linked to the emotional center of our brains.
relaxes. If the smell is paired with a stressful experience, the body sends stress hormones for action. The hippocampus, which is the seat of memory, and the amygdala, which regulates emotions, are where we can see this concept in action. By inhaling an oil that has a pleasant association, it is possible to ease tension because the brain sends the message that all is well. Coupled with massage, essential oils can foster deep relaxation, which can alter our perceptions. If my brain says I’m okay, I must be okay. Helping ease the stress on the body and encouraging it to relax allows these important centers in the brain to function and perform at their ultimate capacity. With all the demands of today, who couldn’t use a little more natural help? And who knew one of the keys to well being could be right under our noses? Sources and Resources • Young Living Essential Oils Pocket Reference (2016) Life Science Publishing, 7th Edition • Buckle, Jane. Shyness: The New Solution. Psychology Today, January 2000
About the Author Jennifer Lord is an office director and distributor of Young Living Essential Oils. She has a personal commitment to whole-body wellness, with emphasis on nutrition and fitness. For a free consultation on the benefits of essential oils and how to implement them into your daily regimen, follow her on Facebook at “Nature’s Essential Truth” or contact her at Jennifer.lordcvlc@gmail.com.
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Oral Herpes By Hannah Brugger, APRN, Family Practice Associates of Lexington, P.S.C. Oral herpes is an infection caused by a specific type of the herpes simplex virus. This condition, also called HSV-1 or sometimes cold sores or fever blisters, creates painful sores on your lips, gums and tongue, as well as the roof of your mouth and sometimes the inside of your cheeks. It may even affect your nose and chin. Symptoms of oral herpes include swelling in the lymph nodes, fever, tiredness and aching muscles. While the initial infection with oral herpes occurs most often in children ages 1-2 years, people of any age can contact them. Severe infection or disease complications occur more commonly in infants; the virus may go to the brain and cause damage. The general consensus says most people have been infected with an asymptomatic herpes infection at some point in their lives. Statistical studies suggest about 80 percent to 90 percent of the people in the United States have been exposed to HSV-1. The herpes simplex virus affects only humans. The highly contagious virus is spread when people touch infected saliva or mucous membranes or make skin contact with someone who already has an infection. HSV-1
can also be transmitted by sharing toothbrushes, drinking glasses or eating utensils. When the virus enters the skin or mucous membrane, it starts reproducing. The incubation period for herpes simplex infections is about three to six days. Lesions may appear as either a blister or a cluster of blisters or sores or tiny, shallow, gray ulcers on a red base. Pain, burning, tingling or itching occurs at the infection site before the sores appear. They make it difficult to eat and drink. In people in their teens and 20s, herpes may cause a sore throat with shallow ulcers and a grayish coating on the tonsils. The lesions usually crust over during the healing phase. Home-based treatment may include taking acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Your doctor may recommend a topical anesthetic to reduce the pain. Oral or IV medications do exist for herpes, but they are not recommended for people with a normal immune system. It is used only for people with weakened immune systems, infants younger than 6 weeks old or people who have a severe disease. There is no cure for the infection. One risk involved with oral herpes is dehydration. If your mouth is too sore to allow you to drink, you can quickly become dehydrated. Symptoms of dehydration include a decrease in urination (fewer wet diapers in infants), drowsiness, irritability and dry mouth. Be sure to drink adequate fluids to prevent
dehydration. The color of your urine could indicate whether you are hydrated enough. The sores and symptoms of oral herpes completely clear up in two to three weeks, but they may reappear under certain emotionally or physically stressful situations. Ultraviolet light, illness, fatigue, hormonal changes, depression and trauma to a site or a nerve region where a previous HSV-1 infection occurred could also trigger a recurrence. If the first episode of oral herpes produced fairly mild symptoms, subsequent recurrences also tend to be mild. About the Author Family Practice Associates of Lexington, PSC is pleased to welcome Hannah Brugger, APRN to our office. Hannah comes to FPA with experience in
emergency medicine and home care. After working for nearly five years as a hospital RN, Hannah decided to further her education and graduated from the University of Louisville as a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner in May 2017. Hannah’s experience and personality make her an excellent fit for FPA. She enjoys women’s health and preventive medicine but can see patients 2 years of age and older. She is available for new patient visits and preventive adult visits as well as routine office visits. She will also perform annual Medicare Wellness exams. Hannah will have evening hours until 7 p.m. two nights per week for our patients’ convenience and will see patients at our Hamburg office. To schedule an appointment with Hannah Brugger, APRN, call our office at (859) 278-5007 or request an appointment through your online portal access.
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Wednesdays Mindfulness and Relaxation for Health
Relax the body, quiet the mind, open the heart. Arrive 6:00-6:30 and deeply relax, instruction 6:30-8:00 PM. Mobilize inner resources for promoting health, preventing burnout and managing stress-related chronic disease. Study and practice in a supportive group. Gentle yoga, mindful movement, deep relaxation, sitting meditation and discussion. Cost $10. Instructor: John A. Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP.
Mind Body Studio 517 Southland Drive, Lexington, KY 859-3730033. Full details at http://www. mindbodystudio.org/?page_id=1055
Fridays Argentine Tango Passionate and Romantic- Mindful and Meditative. A uniquely transformative social skill, art form and movement therapy. No partner or dance experience required. Friday evening 7:30-9:00 PM. You may drop-in to any class- this is not a series. Cost $10. Instructors: Dr. John Patterson
and Nataliya Timoshevskaya. Mind Body Studio 517 Southland Drive, Lexington, KY 859-373-0033 Full details at http://www.mindbodystudio.org/?page_id=214
June 2 Run for the Nun 5k
Join us on June 2nd for the 28th Run for the Nun –a Summertime running tradition in Central Kentucky! $30 for 5K Run/Walk at 8:30AM. Registration ends June 1, 2018 at 5pm. Visit the Health&Wellness online race calendar
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June 4 Diabetes Support Group 11 am, Bourbon County Senior Citizens Center, 11 Legion Rd, Paris.
Open to anyone with diabetes or pre-diabetes and their support persons. Lunch can be provided for anyone age 60 and over by calling the Senior Center at 9877453 by the Friday morning before the meeting (Sept 1). For those under age 60, call Lisa Wheat at the Bourbon Co. Health Department 987-1915 ext. 4117.
6:30-7:45 PM, Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd., Lexington. FREE information session to learn how to navigate the 9 months of pregnancy and beyond. Visit http://www.babymoonlex.com/ to register.
June 20 Breastfeeding Basics Class
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June 5 Eat, Move, Lose Weight Support Group
June 19 MaterniTEA
12–1 p.m., Lexington-Fayette Co. Health Dept. South, 2433 Regency Road. Free weight-loss support group appropriate for anyone wishing to lose weight or maintain weight loss. Share struggles and ideas with others. Held first and third Tuesdays most months. For more information and to confirm the group is meeting, call 859-2882446.
June 7 Healthy Living with Diabetes
Class (weekly through June 28)
1-3:30 p.m., Immanuel Baptist Church Gathering Place, 3100 Tates Creek Rd, Lexington. Join us for a FREE four-week series to learn the latest information on managing diabetes, including healthy eating, developing an active lifestyle, taking medications, and reducing health risks. For more information, or to register, call 859-288-2446 or email tami.ross@ky.gov.
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6–8pm, Frankfort Medical Pavilion, Conference Room C, 279 King's Daughters Drive, Frankfort. FREE, but registration is required. Register online at http://frankfortregional. com/ or (502) 875-5240.
June 23 The Hundred Acre 5k
Join us this June for the first race to be held at the beautiful Arboretum State Botanical Garden of Kentucky in the heart of Lexington! Visit the Health&Wellness online race calendar for details and to register.
June 30 Newborn Prep Class
3 - 5pm, Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd., $38 client/couple. This postpartum prep class covers the essentials of newborn care, postpartum recovery and strategies, tips, and tools for successfully navigating the new role as a parent. Visit http://www.babymoonlex.com/ to register.
Vegetables Harvested in Antarctica Without Sun, Soil or Pesticides Scientists in Antarctica have harvested the first crop of vegetables grown without soil, daylight or pesticides as part of a project designed to help astronauts cultivate fresh food on other planets. Researchers at Germany’s Neumayer Station III say eight pounds of salad greens, 18 cucumbers and 70 radishes were grown inside a high-tech greenhouse as temperatures outside dropped below -4 degrees Fahrenheit. The plants were grown without soil in a closed-water circle with an LED light system. The German Aerospace Center DLR, which coordinates the project, announced on April 5 that by May scientists hope to harvest more than eight to 11 pounds of fruit and vegetables a week. While NASA has successfully grown greens on the International Space Station using a similar system, DLR’s Antarctic project aims to produce a wider range of vegetables and a more substantial harvest that might one day be grown on Mars or the moon, says Daniel Schubert, project leader of the DLR research initiative E.D.E.N. (Evolution and Design of Environmentally-closed Nutrition Sources).
USDA: No Regulations For CRISPR-Edited Foods CRISPR-edited foods will not be regulated in the same way as other GMOs, says the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Since 2016, at least a dozen CRISPR-edited crops have fallen outside the organization’s regulatory purview, and this announcement makes its stance official: Effective immediately, certain geneedited plants can be designed, grown and sold for consumption without regulation. “With this approach, the USDA seeks to allow innovation when there is no risk present,” said U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue in a statement. The logic says gene editing is simply a faster, more direct way to genetically alter plants than other plant-breeding techniques currently not regulated. This new regulation only effects genetic editing between similar plant species. Previously, scientists would merge genes from bacteria and viruses found in plant pests with a plant’s DNA. Although it worked, scientists weren’t able to control where those genes would be inserted, and this led to concerns about unnatural genetic manipulation. With this new ruling, crops will not be subject to special regulations as long as the gene alteration could have been bred in the plant and the gene-edited plants don’t contain foreign material. This gives CRISPR-edited plants a bypass through the red tape required for other GMOs and the regulations overseeing agricultural biotechnology. Using CRISPR, engineers can breed plants to enhance shelf life, make them taste better or increase their resilience in the face of ongoing environmental pressures. Already in the works are extra-sweet strawberries, white button mushrooms that don’t brown, bettertasting tomatoes and drought-resistant corn.
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COMMON SPICE HAS UNCOMMON POSSIBILITIES By Tanya Tyler, Editor Health&Wellness
One of the best-loved spices of cooks and food lovers alike is cinnamon. Made from the inner bark of the Cinnamomum tree, cinnamon has been around since the days of ancient Egypt, where it was used to embalm mummies. The tree is native to the Caribbean, South America and Southeast Asia. Indonesia and China produce three-quarters of the world’s supply of cinnamon today. There are two main types of cinnamon. Ceylon cinnamon is called “true” cinnamon, while cassia is the most widely used variety. Cinnamon’s distinctive smell and flavor are created by a compound called cinnamaldehyde. More than just a flavoring for cakes, cookies, gum and candy, cinnamon also has significant effects on health and metabolism. It is full of antioxidants, which protect the body from oxidative damage caused by free radicals. It is has more antioxidants than several other beneficial herbs and spices, such as garlic, thyme, rosemary and oregano. It has anti-inflammatory properties and has been associated with a reduced risk of heart disease. Cinnamon appears to reduce cholesterol levels and has also been shown to lower fasting blood sugar levels and reduce insulin resistance, which is associated with type 2 diabetes. It decreases the amount of glucose that enters the bloodstream after a high-glycemic meal by interfering with the digestive enzymes. Research demonstrates this common spice has some uncommon possibilities for improving health outcomes. Cinnamon has a pair of compounds that apparently inhibit the buildup
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of the protein tau in the brain. This protein is a prime culprit in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists are trying to show definitively that cinnamon extracts have potential in the prevention and treatment of cancer by reducing the growth of cancer cells and the formation of blood vessels in tumors. Even more promising, cinnamon appears to be toxic to cancer cells, causing their death. According to Healthline (www.healthline.com), a study in mice with colon cancer revealed cinnamon to be a potent activator of detoxifying enzymes in the colon, protecting against further cancer growth. Human trials still need to be performed. Research is ongoing to see what effect cinnamon may have on other conditions such as HIV/AIDs. This does not mean you should take that infamous cinnamon challenge, wherein you attempt to eat a tablespoon of dry ground cinnamon in less than a minute. The lungs can’t
break down the fibers in the spice, so it may accumulate in the lungs and cause aspiration pneumonia. Cassia cinnamon has a substance in it called coumarin, which may cause liver damage or an increased risk of developing certain cancers. Eating large amounts of cinnamon can trigger an allergic reaction that may create mouth sores, an itching sensation in the mouth or swelling of the tongue or gums. The cinnamaldehyde in cinnamon is a throat irritant and may cause breathing problems, especially for people with asthma. Consuming moderate amounts of cinnamon for short-term use as a supplement is deemed safe for most people, although those with liver disease should limit their consumption of cinnamon. Sources • Healthline (www.healthline.com)
Cinnamon also has significant effects on health and metabolism.
YOGA AND THE MIND
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TMJ and Tension Relief By Lauren Weaver, RYT 200 In the root of your jaw, a tight aching sensation throbs subtly … or not so subtly. Tender to the touch, the sensation moves into your temples or perhaps your ear or into your face. You may or may not feel a clicking or locking in the joint of the jaw. Does any of this sound familiar for you? You may have temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder (TMJD). Good news: This is generally temporary and can be self-treated. Talk to a health care practitioner for recommendations tailored to your own needs and preferences.
Good news: TMJ is generally temporary and can be self-treated.
Recommendation: Self-Check If you notice symptoms of TMJ, the Orofacial Pain Clinic at the University of Kentucky may recommend setting an alarm for every waking hour or so to take a quick minute and check on these things: • Are your teeth clenched or held together? If so, let your teeth separate so the top and bottom rows are not in contact. • Are your lips pursed in to one another? If so, let them touch just lightly and relax them so air can open them easily. • Is your tongue pressed on to the roof of your mouth? If so, bring it down to relax into the basin of you lower jaw. Next, strive to release tension in your jaw, face, and neck. This might involve stretching, self-message, acupuncture, mindfulness and a variety of other options. Yogic Assistance With yoga practice, we can complement those recommendations and progress towards a daily life not tainted by TMJD. One way to do this is through breathing practice. Bhramari is a breathing practice that, according to Dr. Timothy McCall, can help with a variety of issues, including insomnia and stress. Perhaps this approach finds a root through the reciprocal relationship with stress and
tension at the jaw or perhaps the low humming sound vibrates the muscles in a massage wave of movement that helps relax tension. Bhramari Breathing Bhramari Breath, also known as Bumblebee Breath because of the low buzzing sound incorporated in it, is easy and can be practiced in just a few minutes. Try it and see if you feel any relief from anxiety, depression, the habitual cycles of your mind, or anything else. Follow these steps for a basic bhramari practice. • Seat yourself comfortably. You can be in a chair or on the ground. You might like to cross your legs or keep your feet flat on the floor. Let your spine be long and tall, neither rounding nor arching. • Let your facial muscles relax into looseness. Check in with the TMJ observations discussed earlier: Let your teeth be separate, your lips only lightly touching and let your tongue relax into the basin of your lower jaw. • With your comfortable seat, neutral spine and relaxed face, let your attention come to your breath. As air enters your body, inhalations lengthen and, as air departs, your exhalations lengthen even a little more. Find ease with the flow of how you breathe, in and out. • When you are ready, with an exhalation, make a low buzzing sound deep in your throat. At the end of your exhalation, inhale without the buzzing sound and sensation. When your next exhalation comes, again find that low buzzing sound. Repeat this pattern.
As you continue with this breathing pattern (about six times), observe the sensations of the vibrations moving through the tissues of your face, neck and body. Can you direct the relieving benefits of the movements to the areas of TMJD symptoms in your body? Other ways of practicing bhramari include using different pitches, higher and lower, and in silence if you need to stay quiet. To change or even intensify the effects of the practice, try creating specific mudras (hand/finger positions) and placing them on your head in different ways. For more information, check out these resources: • 5 Ways to Practice Bhramari (https:// yogainternational.com/article/view/5ways-to-practice-bhramari) • Mayo Clinic (https://www.mayoclinic. org/diseases-conditions/tmj/ symptoms-causes/syc-20350941) • UK Orofacial Pain Clinic (https:// ukhealthcare.uky.edu/dentistry/ services/orofacial-pain-clinic)
About the Author Lauren Weaver is the Yoga Center Coordinator with Healing Arts Yoga at Lexington Healing Arts Academy. She can be reached at laurenweaver@ lexingtonhealingarts.com.
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should be the same years later as it was on day one.
How much do veneers cost? The average cost for a veneer is around $1,000. Unless there’s an odd deformity in possibly only one by Dr. Ruth Adkins, tooth, veneers are usually done in Adkins Family & Cosmetic Dentistry multiples. Our eyes like symmetry, so veneers done in multiples of Dental makes these porcelain veneers while two are most cosmetically pleasing. A complete smile design usually veneers are the dentist does the preparation entails eight to10 veneers on the thin (usually work. top as well as the bottom. Although porcelain) laminates that are Unlike most other cosmetic veneers don’t always last forever, bonded to your natural tooth. procedures, veneers actually serve Porcelain is usually the material of more than just a cosmetic purpose. the life span of a veneer should be somewhere between five to 20 years choice because it looks most like Veneers can actually protect depending on one’s homecare. real tooth enamel and reflects light your teeth from the normal and similarly. Most veneers require a sometimes abnormal wear and tear How do you take care of small amount of enamel removal of everyday living. Veneers protect veneers? to make room for this porcelain. your teeth from acid erosion and Porcelain veneers are cared for in Usually veneers require at least abrasion. One great positive of the exact same way as your natural two visits to your dentist because a veneers is they do not stain. The teeth, with the exception of one big certified laboratory technician often color you and your dentist select
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Dental veneers are thin laminates that are bonded to your natural tooth.
precaution. Stay away from abrasive toothpaste and whiteners. These may dull the shine on the porcelain and actually make them appear darker instead of lighter. Flossing is the key to keeping your veneers looking natural. This will keep your gums looking healthy around the veneers. Brush a few times a day with a non-abrasive toothpaste. How do I get veneers? Start with a visit to a great dentist because the placement of veneers can be a tricky procedure. Usually at your first visit, your dentist will evaluate all of your teeth and your periodontium for the appropriateness of veneers. Finding a qualified, experienced dentist and getting a comprehensive examination and in-depth consultation is a step you should not take lightly. At Adkins Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we have had extensive post-graduate training in Smile Designs. I even have veneers myself and so does our hygienist, Victoria. We understand the process because we have been on both sides of the procedure. If you are considering veneers you can contact Dr. Ruth Adkins of Adkins Family & Cosmetic Dentistry at RAdkinsDentistry@gmail.com or call (859) 543-0333. About Adkins Family & Cosmetic Dentistry 2704 Old Rosebud Rd #210 Lexington KY 40509 444 Lewis Hargett Circle #260 Lexington KY 40513
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Gingivitis May Be Genetic PRACTICE GOOD ORAL HYGIENE TO MAINTAIN GUM HEALTH By Harleena Singh, Staff Writer Gingivitis is a common, mild form of gum disease (periodontal disease) that causes irritation, redness and swelling (inflammation) of the gingiva, the part of the gum around the base of the teeth. It can lead to a serious gum disease called periodontitis and tooth loss. The American Academy of Periodontology says up to 30 percent of Americans may be genetically susceptible to gum disease. The most common cause of gingivitis is poor oral hygiene. Plaque is an extremely sticky, colorless to pale yellow deposit of bacteria that regularly builds up
on the teeth if you do not brush regularly. The bacteria produce acids that attack your tooth enamel and can damage the gums. This damage may become permanent if left untreated. Brushing at least twice a day, flossing daily and getting regular dental checkups can help prevent and reverse gingivitis. Non-plaque induced gingival lesions can be caused by a specific bacterium, virus or fungus. It might also be caused by genetic factors, systemic conditions (including allergic reactions and certain illnesses), wounds or reactions to foreign bodies, such as dentures. Sometimes, there is no specific cause of gum disease.
Signs and symptoms of gingivitis include swollen or puffy gums; dusky or dark red gums; gums that bleed easily when you brush or floss; bad breath; and receding and tender gums. Factors that can increase your risk of gingivitis include age, dry mouth, smoking or chewing tobacco and conditions that decrease immunity such as leukemia, HIV/ AIDS or cancer treatment. Poor nutrition, including vitamin C deficiency, and hormonal changes such as those related to pregnancy and menstruation can also lead to gingivitis. Chronic gingiva inflammation is thought to be associated with some systemic diseases such as respiratory disease and rheumatoid arthritis. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research report gingivitis is associated with an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke and lung disease. Several techniques are used to deep clean your teeth without surgery and remove plaque and tarter to prevent gum irritation. Scaling removes tartar from above and below the gum line. Root planing smoothes rough spots and removes plaque and tartar from the root surface. Lasers may remove tartar with less pain and bleeding
than scaling and root planing. Brushing your teeth for two minutes at least twice daily and brushing after every meal or snack or as your dentist recommends can help reduce gingivitis. Flossing before you brush allows you to clean away loosened food particles and bacteria. Be sure to see your dentist or dental hygienist regularly for cleanings, usually every six to 12 months. Healthy eating and managing blood sugar if you have diabetes are also important for maintaining gum health. Sources: • eMedicineHealth (www. emedicinehealth.com) • HealthLine (www.healthline.com) • Mayo Clinic (www.mayoclinic.org) • Medical News Today (www. medicalnewstoday.com) • Oral-B (https://oralb.com) • WebMD (www.webmd.com)
About the Author Harleena Singh is a freelance writer and blogger who has a keen interest in health and wellness. She can be approached through her blog (www.aha-now.com) and Web site, www.harleenasingh.com. Connect with her on Twitter, Facebook and Google+.
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Grief Therapy Dogs Help Reduce Stress and Comfort Humans by Kim Wade, Community Relations Director, Milward Funeral Directors Scientists have proven petting animals can reduce stress, lower blood pressure and even create a hormonal response that raises serotonin levels and helps fight depression. For many years, therapy dogs have been on the scene where
Gus will undergo extensive training and certification so he will be able to help families.
natural disasters or traumatic events have occurred. According to the American Kennel Club, a therapy dog goes with its owners to volunteer in settings such as schools, hospitals and nursing homes. From working with a child who is learning to read to visiting a senior in an assisted living facility, therapy dogs and their owners work
together as a team to improve the lives of other people. A growing number of grief therapy dogs have begun working in funeral homes across the country to comfort grieving families. The primary job of a grief therapy dog is to help people feel calmer – exactly what is needed when people are grieving the loss of a loved one. Therapy dogs are nonjudgmental listeners who want nothing more than to be petted and to provide comfort to human companions. A grief therapy dog is traditionally available when families are making funeral arrangements for a loved one, during calling hours, at a children’s activity prior to a funeral service or during a Life Celebration. The dog is also available for community visits. Grief therapy dogs are respectful of a client’s wishes; they are
trained to approach only if they are solicited. They do not jump up or get rambunctious or overly excited. A good grief therapy dog is very reserved, accepting of attention but not demanding it, and is not only willing but happy to go to work. A local funeral home, Milward Funeral Directors, recently introduced Gus, its future grief therapy dog. Gus is a beautiful black lab who belongs to Rob and Lee Milward and their two children, Kate and Wills. Gus is a cheerful puppy who loves cuddling with his family at home, going for walks and receiving well-deserved treats. The Milward family hopes Gus will bring as much comfort to grieving families in his new role as a future grief therapy dog as he is bringing love into their home and to the funeral directors at Milward. Gus will undergo extensive training and certification so he will be able to help families cope with their grief during a funeral or Life Celebration. About the Author Kim Wade has been a marketing consultant for more than 20 years, specializing in the funeral industry. Currently, she is the Community Relations Director for Milward Funeral Directors, the 37th oldest continuously operating family business in the United States, which has three locations in Lexington. Kim can be reached at marketing@milwardfuneral.com or by calling (859) 252-3411.
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Scientists Confirm New DNA Structure Inside Human Cells By Angela S. Hoover, Staff Writer For the first time, the existence of a new DNA structure never before seen in living cells have been confirmed, thanks to Australian scientists at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research. Described as a twisted knot of DNA in living cells, the intercalated motif (i-motif) structure was first discovered by researchers in the 1990s but up until now had only ever been seen in vitro, never in living cells. Genomicist Marcel Dinger, co-lead researcher, said its structure is very different from a double helix, where letters on opposite strands recognize each other. It is only one of a number of DNA structures that don’t take the double helix form. In a new study in 2013, the researchers saw i-motifs appearing and disappearing over time, showing they are forming, dissolving and forming again. Although there is still a lot to learn about how the i-motif structure functions, the findings indicate transient i-motifs generally form late in a cell’s life cycle. The i-motifs also tend to appear in what are known as promoter regions – areas of DNA that control whether genes are switched on or off – and in telomeres, genetic markers associated with aging. The findings were published in the journal Nature Chemistry.
Human Mini-Brains Grown Inside Rodent Bodies Organoids are miniature versions of human brains grown inside rodents’ bodies with the help of stem cells. Two teams of scientists presented previously unpublished research on the unexpected interaction between human mini-brains and their rat and mice hosts at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience last November. The organoids are not alive in the same sense as human brains, but they have many of the same characteristics of human brains in the early stages of development. They grow and are organized into different layers and even react in similar ways to stimuli such as psychedelic drugs. In their new papers, the researchers reported the organoids survived for extended periods of time – two months in one case – and even connected to the lab animals’ circulatory and nervous systems, transferring blood and nerve signals between the host animal and the implanted human cells. Organoids have revolutionized research on the human brain because scientists can perform tests on them that would be unethical to attempt on living humans. Scientists have not settled on whether these brains are conscious or not and if their implantation into conscious animals raises a different set of ethical concerns.
Increased Warnings About Birth Control Device Essure is a permanent birth control procedure that places soft flexible coils in the Fallopian tubes to create what manufacturer Bayer calls a natural barrier against pregnancy. No hormones are associated with it and there are no incisions or post-procedure recovery downtime. But in just 2017 alone, more than 11,000 women nationwide reported adverse reactions to Essure to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), although news organizations have been reporting on the growing number of complaints since at least 2015. The complaints included abdominal and back pain, headaches, rashes, anxiety, hair loss, weight gain and at least one pregnancy. The FDA issued a ruling restricting the sale of the device and requiring patients to receive risk information on April 9. A required checklist, including more warnings about possible side effects, must be signed by both the patient and her doctor. The FDA issued a box warning in 2016 for Essure, informing patients of persistent pain and allergic reactions. The FDA reported a 70-percent decline in the use of Essure since issuing the warning.
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CREATING BALANCE FOR THE EYES by Dr. Rick Graebe, Family Eyecare Associates and Vision Therapy Syntonics, or optometric phototherapy, is a form of light therapy used to treat a variety of vision problems. It is available at Family Eyecare Associates to help patients with a variety of vision problems, such as strabismus (eye turns), amblyopia (lazy eye), focusing and convergence problems and learning disorders. It has also been shown to be very effective for people who suffer from migraines. The term syntonics was derived from the word syntony, which means to bring the body into balance. It was coined by Dr. H. Riley Spitler, who studied the relationship between light and the eyes in biological function and development. Most of the current therapeutic techniques used in syntonics are based on his work. The concept is that every length of light has its own set of energy receptors in the eye. Spitler maintained the red light at one end of the visible spectrum stimulated the sympathetic nervous system and the indigo light at the other end activated the parasympathetic nervous system. The sympathetic nervous system controls functions such as blood pressure and heart rate – the fight-
or-flight responses – while the parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for stimulating restand-digest activities. Researchers say short-term syntonic treatment can significantly improve visual skills, peripheral vision, memory, behavior, mood, general performance and academic achievement. Syntonics creates a balanced diet for the eyes because it equalizes the focal and ambient visual systems. Applying certain frequencies of light by way of the eyes can restore balance in the regulatory centers of the body’s nervous system. One of the diagnostic tests used to determine the need for syntonic treatment is pupil testing, specifically a function of the pupil called pupillary release. A penlight is held in front of the patient’s eye. The pupil should constrict and stay small for at least 10 seconds. Fast pupillary release occurs with autonomic nervous system imbalances and reduced functional visual fields. A reduced functional visual field is a prime source of vision problems, causing the patient difficulty in processing information properly and creating learning and performance deficits. Functional field constrictions can improve with syntonic treatment,
Applying certain frequencies of light by way of the eyes can restore balance.
which often leads to increased patient functional/binocular vision. Syntonics is another way of calming the neurocentric system. A typical syntonic treatment session requires the patient to sit in a darkened room and focus on a circle of colored light in a devise called a syntonizer. The syntonizer is a long black tube that cuts out all other light and allows the optometrist to control light frequency and monitor pupil response. The treatment takes 20 minutes – 10 minutes with a treatment lens, then 10 minutes with a balancing lens. The color of the light used in the device is based
on the type of vision problem the patient has. The light can either be steady or strobed. A general syntonic treatment plan involves a span of 30 sessions over several weeks. Contact Family Eyecare Associates for more information or an appointment to see just how syntonics works. About the Author Dr. Graebe received both his B.S degree in Visual Science and Doctorate of Optometry from Indiana University. He is a Behavioral Optometrist and learning expert. He has been in private practice here in the Bluegrass area for the past 32 years.
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