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Get on Board: Workout on water

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he beneﬁts of practicing yoga are well documented: building strength, developing ﬂexibility and improving one’s balance, both physically and mentally. In its many forms, yoga offers an effective training regimen when practiced by itself, or as a supplement to other physical pursuits.

Now, a new form of yoga is making a splash—literally —by having participants practice the ancient art on yoga boards. These platforms look and feel like wide standup paddleboards, and for good reason: they’re ﬂoating in a swimming pool. The effort and concentration required to avoid falling off a yoga board bring an entirely new level of challenge to this yoga workout. MAY 2019 | OREGON HEALTHY LIVING

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If board-based floating yoga sounds a little too ambitious for you, consider a water yoga class. Doing yoga in warm water makes it easier for anyone to experience the strength-, flexibilityand balance-improving benefits of yoga–even non-swimmers. For example, in the one-hour water yoga workouts at Rogue Aquatics, many of the poses are the same as those done more commonly in ashtanga vinyasa yoga classes. But the buoyancy and fluidity of water enable participants to extend their range of motion and hold poses longer. A variety of floatation toys, including pool noodles – those long foam tubes – and kickboards, aid participants to help further improve balance and muscle strength. Because it's low-impact and easily tailored to any fitness level, anyone can benefit from water exercise, regardless of age or ability. For those seeking relief from pain and arthritis, or who are overweight or elderly, weight-bearing exercise can be difficult. Exercising in water is an excellent alternative. “Water is so forgiving,” says Kathy Zuk, owner of Rogue Aquatics. “Yet the resistance allows you to get your heart rate up and keep it up at a training level for 40 minutes.”

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And people do fall off their boards— a lot. Since Rogue Aquatics in Central Point brought pool-based yoga boards to the Rogue Valley only six months ago, most participants and instructors alike are beginners. “I should probably have gills after all these years working in the water,” says Kathy Zuk, owner of Rogue Aquatics, who has been teaching yoga and aquatic exercises for more than 40 years. “But there was a steep learning curve about how to get on the yoga board and stay on.” Zuk says that while falling off the yoga boards is inevitable, it’s also a big part of the fun. Natalie Stawsky, a yoga trainer at Rogue Aquatics, says that simply

standing on a yoga board requires the core muscles to work constantly to maintain balance, and that’s what makes the workout so effective. “You try to do the usual yoga poses and movements that you would do in a regular yoga class,” she says, “But you are on a moving surface and can easily fall in the water.” Zuk likened yoga on boards to balancing on a Bosu ball—the inﬂatable dome-shaped training ball seen in gyms everywhere—but easier. “It’s all about core strength and balance,” she says. “It incorporates cardio and yoga movement poses and stretches all at the same time that it requires balance.” continued on page 8

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Rogue Aquatics offers yoga board classes twice a week. Zuk limits the classes to eight participants to allow plenty of space around each board. Each 45-minute class begins with warmups in the shallow end of the pool before mounting the boards. Once on the boards, the poses are the same as those in a typical yoga class. Each class ends with savasana, a meditative relaxation, which Zuk says the movement of the water enhances. Response to the classes at Rogue Aquatics has been very positive, Zuk says, and people who normally participate in other types of workouts find it highly challenging. “Everybody loves it,” she says. “It’s fun and you’re laughing the whole time. The participants say, ‘it’s an insane workout.’ Just imagine balancing on a board for a half-hour with your core engaged the entire time. You feel it [in class], and then you feel it more tomorrow.” Stawsky says that participants need a certain level of fitness to get the most out of the class, and it may not be accessible to everyone. “To exercise on water boards, you first need to be able to pull yourself up and get on and off the board safely, so it requires a lot of strength in your arms and shoulders.” However, you don’t need to be a swimmer or a yoga expert, Zuk says. “Our only concern is if people have shoulder injuries. We would want to know of any rotator cuff injuries before starting, but even nonswimmers can be in the shallow end and you don’t have to have a great yoga background.” Skills practiced on the yoga board can transfer to stand-up paddleboarding, Zuk adds. In fact, before yoga boards came along, some people had been taking SUPs into pools for year-round practice. Zuk decided to learn this new fitness skill and offer it to others because she’s personally seen the benefit of water exercise. Yet she feels that there is a misperception around it that younger and fitter people can’t get an adequate workout in the water. “I’ve been doing water activities for years, and it’s probably what enables me to continue skiing, hiking and running,” she says. “And it’s probably why I haven’t needed a knee replacement.” 

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ost parents hope it’s a passing phase, but pickiness actually can be fostered in the womb and ingrained in infancy. Babies’ first flavors are discerned in amniotic fluid, says Emily Rydbom, and imprinted during breastfeeding. Mothers’ diets and preferences — or dislikes — for the full spectrum of foods influence their offspring, says Rydbom, board-certified holistic nutritionist at Stone Medical in Ashland. “There are very few food likes that are inborn,” says Rydbom, adding that about a quarter of the population is genetically averse to bitterness. Infants’ ability to learn to like new foods is high, says Rydbom, and that readiness doesn’t go away in toddlers. Parents, in reality, are the

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ones priming kids for pickiness to avoid protests. “Don’t stop offering the food,” says Rydbom. “Don’t give up just because it feels hard. It is important to view pickiness as a situation we can overcome. We get a pretty big crack at it.” The first 1,000 days of a child’s life represent the opportune window for cementing healthy eating habits, says Rydbom. Downplay their inclination toward sweet, inherent to breast milk. Pair new foods with familiar foods to increase the likelihood of acceptance. Providing a variety of

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flavors, colors, shapes and textures should parents’ goal for 6-month-old babies, says Rydbom, emphasizing texture. Presenting only purees until kids reach the age of about 10 months, she adds, is a recipe for texture sensitivity during toddlerhood and beyond. “We so often associate food with taste only, but it’s texture,” says Rydbom. “That texture experience is huge.” Occasionally, sensory perception disorders, including autism and other medical issues, can masquerade as pickiness. A medical professional can diagnose rare anatomical irregularities, such as laryngeal cleft or esophageal defects, that inhibit food consumption, says Dr. Mary Murdoch of Southern Oregon Pediatrics in Medford. When children are not growing well, it’s time for some medical perspective on pickiness, says Murdoch. Stomach pain and nausea that quell appetite can arise from acid reflux, bacterial imbalance in the gut, iron deficiency, enzyme deficiencies, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, a host of food intolerances and, less

often, allergies, says Murdoch. Milk protein intolerances and fructose malabsorption are fairly common conditions, adds Murdoch, but constipation is about as typical for young children as pickiness. “We talk about this all the time,” says Murdoch. Changing the dialogue around food and meals can have the most impact on changing picky behaviors, say Murdoch and Rydbom. Characterizing foods as “good” and “bad” can trigger emotional reactions to food. Instead, express enthusiasm over a food’s beautiful color or interesting shape while reiterating that everyone in the family has it on his or her plate. Assign mealtime responsibilities to both parents and children, says Murdoch. Parents decide what the family is eating and when. Kids decide whether they will eat and how much. Sticking to regular, appropriately spaced mealtimes affords kids time to “build up a

robust appetite,” says Murdoch. “It’s OK to be hungry,” she says, explaining that it helps kids to learn tolerance for discomfort. “Don’t let them snack until the next meal.” And above all, says Murdoch: “Avoid shaming,” particularly when it comes to quantities of foods kids are consuming and the size and shape of their bodies. Also consider if the home environment is stressful, disassociating kids from mealtime, says Rydbom. Are parents impatient during cooking? Do family members argue? Modeling healthy behaviors entails more than the foods parents put in their mouths, say Murdoch and Rydbom. “You turn off the TV,” says Murdoch. “You have a nice conversation.” 

TIPS FOR RAISING ENTHUSIASTIC EATERS • Ask kids to choose some of the family’s wholesome foods while grocery shopping. If either cauliflower or broccoli would fit into the meal plan, allow kids to decide which they prefer. “Involve them in farmers markets; involve them in grocery stores,” says Emily Rydbom, board-certified holistic nutritionist at Stone Medical in Ashland. • Enlist kids’ help in the kitchen. Give them choices for how to prepare foods. If hands-on activities are too much for parents to manage, ask for kids to check on a dish’s progress. How does it look and smell? Is it ready to eat? “Kids just want to participate,” says Rydbom. • Arrange for children to spend time with peers who display healthful eating habits, says Dr. Mary Murdoch of Southern

Oregon Pediatrics in Medford. Kids very often rise to the occasion of modeling positive behaviors of others their age, particularly when removed from their usual environments and routines. • Acknowledge that no one’s eating habits are perfect. If the day’s eating wasn’t optimal, don’t dwell on the failure but welcome the opportunity to do better the next day. “You’re not going to be able to provide a well-balanced meal at every meal,” says Murdoch. • Yet never capitulate to preparing separate meals for children. Consider how much to season a recipe for more sensitive palates while offering kids essentially the same dishes as adults at the table. “It’s important to really maintain the culture of your family eating,” says Rydbom.

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hen couples decide to start a family and cannot conceive, it can turn into a heartbreaking—and expensive—ordeal. Western medicine has made great advancements in the ﬁeld of fertility, but there are times when all options still fail. At this point, some couples are turning to Chinese medicine.

“By the time most of my patients come in, they are at their wit’s end,” says licensed acupuncturist Jenn Collins, owner of Holistic Health Acupuncture of Ashland and Medford. “Western medicine can no longer help. They come in frustrated and stressed. We design a treatment plan that includes herbs and acupuncture. It will take a few months, but about 75 percent of the people I see get the outcome they want.” Similar results are reported by Ann Zimmerman, a licensed acupuncturist and co-founder of Middleway Medicine in Talent with her husband, Clark. “Often couples have already endured a year without a pregnancy, miscarriages, failed IVF/IUI attempts, and significant financial costs,” she says. “Chinese medicine recognizes

the therapeutic need to address the stress and loss that accompany the struggle to grow a family. Treatments include customized nutritional support, emotional counseling and lifestyle guidance.” After reviewing previous treatments, emotional and/or physical barriers and medical history, the acupuncturist creates a plan to treat the whole person. By combining acupuncture with Chinese herbs, women begin to experience balanced, regular menstrual cycles, less painful periods, increased blood ﬂow to the uterus and fallopian tubes, and enhanced egg quality, says Zimmerman. All of this supports embryo implantation, viable pregnancy and reduces miscarriage, she adds.

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Acupuncture and Chinese herbs to boost fertility are not just for women. Jenn Collins, licensed acupuncturist at Holistic Health Acupuncture, treats men as well. According to Collins, many men have low sperm count or low motility, which hinders the ability to conceive. She explains that Chinese medicine can help. “I have seen couples that have already been told by their doctors that they will never get pregnant without a sperm donor,” Collins says. “Acupuncture has been proven to regulate endocrine systems to increase blood flow to the reproductive organs. It works very well for men by increasing sperm count and motility. It is actually easier to treat a man because they have fewer systems than a woman.” Ann Zimmerman, licensed acupuncturist at Middleway Medicine, concurs. “When men are treated with acupuncture, increased blood flow contributes to better sperm quality, quantity and motility within three months,” she says. “It is important for men to know that this is available to them and that it is not just for the woman.”

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Ancient medicine meets modern medicine Collins and Zimmerman regularly work in tandem with Western medicine practitioners. Collins says she frequently gets referrals from allopathic doctors. Couples sometimes bring in their lab reports, other times Collins will send the pair for lab tests in order to chart progress during treatment. “Acupuncture supports Western procedures. I will work with women for months to balance their menstrual cycles and boost their overall health,” Collins explains. “I stay in touch with their doctors to coordinate IVF procedures. When they are ready for IVF, they travel to Portland, Davis or San Francisco. These fertility centers often have an acupuncturist onsite that will administer treatments immediately before, after and sometimes during the procedure.” Zimmerman says she routinely works with primary care physicians, OB/GYNs, naturopaths, midwives and

doulas in the Rogue Valley. “It is very common these days to combine Western and Eastern fertility treatments,” she says. “Women and men often look to Western medicine first. The bigger the barrier to getting pregnant, the more successful Western treatments tend to be: Blocked fallopian tubes, prolific endometriosis or compromised sperm can all be relieved with Western treatments.” However, Zimmerman says many people struggling with fertility are simply out of balance because of their lifestyles. Chinese medicine approaches fertility as a woman’s natural state of balance, she explains. Compromised fertility results from imbalances within the network of organs, hormones and energy systems in the body.

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our child’s ﬁrst tooth is a major milestone and marks the beginning of their dental journey. According to local dentists, it is important to start teaching your child good dental habits as early as possible, because proper oral care will protect their teeth for years to come. Practicing good hygiene from a young age Baby teeth are an essential part of a child’s overall health and development, says Dr. Kenneth McGowan, a dentist with East Main Dental Center in Medford. “Teeth begin developing prenatally and usually erupt into the mouth when a child is about 6 months old, but ages can vary.” On rare occasions, a baby is born with teeth that have already erupted, so parents should always take note of when the baby teeth start to come in, he adds.

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While every child is different, most children will have a full set of 20 primary teeth by the age of three, says Dr. Pamela Ortiz, a pediatric dentist at Grins4Kidz in Medford. As soon as the first teeth erupt, she says parents should clean them with a soft washcloth, gauze or an infant toothbrush because this keeps their children’s teeth healthy and helps kids adjust to having something in their mouth. In addition to cleaning children’s teeth, parents must also watch out for any abnormalities. If baby teeth look dingy, fuzzy or discolored, she says that could be a sign of decay and you should take

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Good hygiene, healthy teeth Ortiz and McGowan agree it is imperative that parents start teaching their children healthy dental habits from a young age. “When children practice proper hygiene, it prevents many dental diseases from occurring when they are older,” says Ortiz. 

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MAY 2019 | OREGON HEALTHY LIVING

Where there's one flea, there are probably hundreds more

et owners often believe fleas are a seasonal problem, but these pesky little devils can be a year-round threat. The worst of the flea season usually begins in spring and lasts into early fall, but because of our region’s moderate climate, fleas (in their various stages) can survive all year long. “The adult flea only represents about 1 percent of the entire life cycle,” says Dr. Tami Rogers with Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital, “so for every live flea you see, there are 95 eggs, larva and pupae we don’t see. An adult flea can jump onto a cat or dog, take a blood meal, jump off, lay an egg in the carpet, and that egg can pupate for up to six months in a nice warm house or in a yard, so fleas are not just a summertime pest.”

Itchy signs of fleas If Ringo and Fluffy are scratching more than occasionally, fleas are a good bet. You may even notice itchy red bites on the skin of the people sharing the home. On humans, fleabites appear as small, red bumps with a red “halo” around the center, often clustered around the ankles or legs in groups of three or four. They are very itchy, and scratching them can result in irritated skin that can lead to a secondary bacterial infection. “On pets, you will notice a lot of scratching, licking, chewing and biting at themselves, especially around the hindquarters,” explains Dr. Jamie Inglis with Crater Animal Clinic in Central Point. “If an animal has an allergic reaction to fleas, it only takes one bite

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for them to be miserable. The resulting skin irritations can lead to more serious bacterial infections requiring antibiotic treatment.” Fleas can be very good at hiding, Inglis notes. “It’s often easier to spot what we call ﬂea debris, what looks like dark dirt granules in the hair. That is digested material, or ﬂea feces, that turns red if water gets on it. You can also see eggs—white ovals that look like salt crystals that cling to the coat.”

Dangers of flea infestations Fleas can be carriers of zoonotic diseases, meaning that animals can transmit them to humans. One of those is cat scratch disease or CSD, says Inglis. “Infected fleas can transmit a type of bacteria called Bartonella henselae to your cat and then when your cat bites or scratches you, that bacteria can be transmitted to your bloodstream. That reaction can show up in humans with a fever, blisters and swollen lymph nodes.” Though uncommon today, Rogers says other zoonotic diseases like bubonic plague and tularemia can also be traced back to flea infestations. “Those have rodent vectors where the flea will bite the rodent and transmit the disease to humans through the bite.

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Luckily, a lot of those diseases have gone by the wayside because of our improved cleanliness habits, but I do believe fleas can be more of a risk than people realize.” Another spin-off from fleas can be tapeworms, which are flat, white worms that are made up of tiny segments about the size of a grain of rice. Internally, they attach themselves to the walls of your dog's stomach using hook-like suckers, but they can sometimes be seen externally clinging to the hair around a dog’s rectum. “They say 99 percent of pets who have fleas also have a tapeworm infestation because pets get them by swallowing fleas,” Rogers says. “Humans can also get tapeworms, which is much more common with children, but it can happen if anyone accidentally swallows a flea.” These occurrences are uncommon, Inglis admits, “But fleas are not just a benign parasite and pet owners need to know about these symptoms just in case they are exposed. There can be some serious consequences, especially in areas where there is wildlife like raccoons and opossums and a high population of rodents.”

"If an animal has an allergic reaction to fleas, it only takes one bite for them to be miserable."

Dr. Jamie Inglis

Crater Animal Clinic, Central Point

A WARNING FOR CAT OWNERS: USE FLEA AND TICK PRODUCTS SAFELY Flea treatments meant for dogs can be deadly if given to cats. Use only flea and tick products specifically designed for cats and administer the proper dosage. If you have both dogs and cats in your household, you should be aware that using a permethrin "spot-on" product on a dog may cause illness in a household cat. Pet Poison Helpline: 800.213.6680, www.petpoisonhelpline.com

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Flee tactics Ridding yourself of a flea infestation can be challenging, time consuming and costly. In addition to treating your pet, Inglis says, “You also have to treat the environment by using sprays and powders over weeks or sometimes months. It’s important to cycle your treatment to kill the adults, the eggs and the pupae because the juvenile forms can survive in different stages of life.” If you live around wildlife, Inglis recommends fencing that will prevent skunks, raccoons and other carriers from entering your yard. Also, block areas under decks and porches to prevent rodents from making homes. “Indoors, it’s a good idea to vacuum frequently to remove those eggs from the carpet, furniture and cracks in hardwood floors where they can hide out waiting to mature.” As for natural alternatives, says Rogers, “I don’t know of anything natural that’s really effective. I strongly encourage pet owners to get flea and tick control products from a veterinary-related source because so many of the brands you see at the grocery store can be very toxic. I have seen cases where an owner buys an over-the-counter canine topical treatment. They put it on the dog and later that day their cat starts having seizures because they are exposed to those toxic chemicals, so that is always a risk. And you should never use dog products on a cat. If in doubt, call your veterinarian for advice.” 

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TOUGH AS NAILS RUN SPRING MOREL HIKE

MAY 11 | 9 A.M. - 2 P.M. NORTHWEST NATURE SHOP, 154 OAK STREET, ASHLAND Join Bashira Muhamad of Zoom Out Mycology for an informative day out in the woods to learn about mushrooms and search for prized morel mushrooms. Discussion will include fungal ecology and sustainable harvest practices. RSVP required, $30 participation fee. CONTACT INFO: northwestnatureshop.com/event/ spring-morel-hike

MAY 11 | 9 A.M. PRESCOTT PARK AT ROXY ANN PEAK, MEDFORD Trail running up, down and around Roxy Ann Peak. Participation fees vary by membership, race event and sign up date. Live music, snacks and beer available at the finish. Bring canned food donations for the Maslow Project. CONTACT INFO: southernoregonrunners.com/ tough-as-nails2

OREGON HONEY (& MEAD) FESTIVAL MAY 18 | 10 A.M. - 5 P.M.

ASHLAND ELKS LODGE, 255 E. MAIN ST., ASHLAND This annual family-friendly festival offers education about honey bees, beekeeping, honey and health. The menu of events includes speakers, tastings, demonstrations and live music. Mead, the ancient fermented beverage made from honey, is also among the offerings. Tickets available online. CONTACT INFO: facebook.com/OregonHoneyFestival

The Ultimate Ladies Night Out! Happiness in Progress with Danielle Craig is coming to present Happiness in Progress LIVE! This event will feature podcast guests from episode #8, Shantell Dayton and Lu Crenshaw - creators of Camp17.

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