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Health and ‘Fit Together! Challenge’ awards spring trophy Radiologists take prize two times in a row

BY JANELLE ATYEO OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The trophy for the spring Healthy Newport Fit Together! challenge remains in the hands of Trimmin’ the Fat, the team from Newport Hospital and Health Services Radiology.

The team earned the most points in the six-week challenge, which involves tracking daily steps, eating right and meeting other good-for-you challenges.

Teams of eight wore pedometers with the goal of reaching 10,000 steps – about five miles – per day, the recommended amount for a healthy, active lifestyle.

Over the challenge, participants logged more than 90 million steps – about 45,000 miles.

This time around, teams got extra points if their team included a member who is under 18. Silas Blair was the youngest Fit Together! participant at age 7. He stepped along with The Renovators, a team sponsored

by Rural Resources where his grandma, Mary Sterling, works.

His mom, Joya Blair of Sandpoint, said Silas was so excited to get his pedometer that he wore it around the house, counting steps for three hours straight.

He had no problem meeting the nutrition challenge, even when it came to eating his vegetables.

In fact, in the week where the nutrition challenge called for avoiding soda and alcohol, he teased his mom that it would be easier for him than for her.

The spring challenge started in late February and wrapped up with a “Soup”erbowl party April 22 at the Newport High School cafeteria. Local chefs entered their best soup in a tasting contest, winners were announced and guests bid on raffle baskets donated by the teams.

The Hair Benders team from Anastasia’s Salon received the prize for logging the most steps overall: 5,788,088. The best team photo went to the Red Hot Mammas.

This was the third challenge since the program kicked off in 2012. A total 23 teams competed with 184 participants.

Upcoming Fit Together! challenges have yet to be announced.

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Healthy Newport’s youngest competitor, Silas Blair, 7, picks a prize for participating in the spring Fit Together! challenge with the help of committee member Susan Chapman. Blair was on a team with his mom, aunt and grandma.

Top 10 point finishers: 1) Trimmin the Fat (Newport Hospital and Health Services) - 2831 points 2) Paper Weights (The Miner) - 2,823 3) Walkin’ the Talk (Eastern Washington University Early Head Start) - 2,768 4) Xman and the Acute Care Clan (NHHS) - 2,737 5) Hair Benders (Anastasia’s Salon & Spa) - 2,723 6) Red Hot Mammas - 2,721 7) Losin’ the Cushion (NHHS Long Term Care) - 2,657 8) Calorie Crushing Cougars - 2,574 9) Re-bad (NHHS Physical Therapy) - 2,549 10) Mission Slim possible - 2,548

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Hospital provides for Meals on Wheels

BY JANELLE ATYEO OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Newport Hospital and Health Services lends a hand to the Meals on Wheels program in more than one way. Not only are the hot meals delivered to local seniors made in the hospital kitchen, the staff has their own way of getting behind the senior nutrition program.

During the March for Meals campaign, hospital staff held a variety of fundraisers in support of the program – from a silent auction for a gift basket to selling raffle tickets for a Kindle e-reader.

They raised more than $1,700.

The local Meals on Wheels program is organized through Rural Resources Community Action, based in Colville and serving the tri-county area. The organization contracts with the Newport Hospital to cook the meals three times a week, and volunteers pick up the food and deliver it door to door for those in need.

“I think of this gift as a double whammy,” said Darlene Visger, senior nutrition program assistant with Rural Resources. While the donation benefits the program for seniors, it also helps support local jobs at the hospital.

Meals on Wheels served 4,500 meals in Pend Oreille County last year, delivering hot or frozen meals to seniors who need a little

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Hospital staff that helped raise money for Meals on Wheels pose with the program’s coordinator. They are: Jackie Naccarato, left, with her kids Lexi and Chase Scott, Darlene Visger, the senior nutrition program assistant to Rural Resources, Deanna Watson, and Katie Weber.

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Hospital cook staff employee Sherrie Benson, left, packages a meal for Meals on Wheels with nutrition manager Susie Calvert.

help preparing their food. Visger said they’ve been serving even more this year, on average.

Hot meals go out Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays to about 12 people in the Newport area.

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Weight loss tips for real life Chances are you’ve been down the weight loss road before. And chances are just as good that you’ve gained it all back. But don’t despair; there are ways to avoid the dreaded yo-yo. Harley Pasternak, best-selling author and the go-to trainer for A-list stars, answers some common questions about how to lose weight – and the tools needed to keep it off.

What’s the biggest mistake people make when it comes to weight loss?

Too many people set unrealistic expectations from the start.

Extreme diets don’t work. You can’t sustain that kind of deprivation over the long haul, and you’re setting yourself up for failure. For sustained weight loss, you need a diet and exercise plan that you can maintain. It starts with setting realistic goals. Check with your doctor first, but for most people, losing one to two pounds a week makes sense.

How should I get started and pick the right plan?

Instead of starving yourself or risking injury by over-exercising, focus on being active throughout the day. Park your car farther away from your destination, take the stairs, make social plans walking distance from home or work; every step adds up. When deciding on a diet plan, do your research. I believe in Shaklee 180 because it is consistent with what I’ve been teaching my clients for years and is

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How can I eat healthy when I’m so busy I don’t have time to cook?

Planning ahead is a must if you’re going to avoid temptation. Spend some time on Sunday evening preparing simple, healthy meals for the week. Keep staple ingredients like fruits, veggies, Greek yogurt, beans and whole grains like oats and quinoa at home at all times.

What tips or tools I should use to keep myself on-track and motivated?

I’m a big fan of using technology to stay fit. I like mobile apps, which help track calories and exercise. They take the guesswork out of losing – and make it more fun because you can get instant support. One of my new favorites is the Shaklee180 app, which includes meal trackers, recipes, workouts, nutrition info and inspirational tips from health and fitness experts. The other cool thing is when you use the Shaklee app to track your progress you get the chance to win weekly prizes.

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I hate to exercise, and gyms are too expensive.

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You don’t need to spend hours at the gym. Just five minutes of resistance training a day can increase strength, according to trainer Harley Pasternak.

a day in the gym to improve your waistline or your health.

As little as five minutes a day of resistance training can help strengthen your body. The key is consistency and making sure

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The Eagles Club will host a Life Line Screening Thursday, May 16 at 236 S. Union Ave. The screenings focus on stroke prevention, providing testing for the three leading causes of stroke including high blood pressure, carotid artery disease and atrial fibrillation.

Stroke is the third leading cause of death and a leading cause of permanent disability, and 80 percent of stroke victims had no apparent warning signs prior to their stroke. Preventive ultrasound screenings can help you avoid a stroke. Screenings are fast, noninvasive, painless, affordable and convenient, providers said.

Screenings identify potential cardiovascular conditions such as blocked arteries and irregular heart rhythm, abdominal aortic aneurysms, high blood pressure and hardening of the arteries in the legs, which is a strong

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you’re physically active throughout the course of the day. I always advise my clients to use a pedometer (a small device that counts your steps) and try to hit 10,000 steps each day.

Deliciously heart healthy dishes Chef Antonia Lofaso’s surprisingly easy tips for great tasting food for the heart Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in the United States; yet, it is largely preventable with the help of a hearthealthy diet.

Celebrity Chef Antonia Lofaso, a fan favorite on Bravo’s “Top Chef All-Stars,” knows firsthand how important it is to eat heart healthy.

Her mother was recently diagnosed with early signs of heart disease, and both women have been working together to make small changes in the kitchen. Here are a few of their favorite heart-healthy eating tips: • Pantry Potential: Fill the pantry with heart-healthy surprises that add crunch, dimension and layers of flavor without too much salt, fat and sugar. Good solid flavor boosters include nuts or homemade croutons, flavorful soups as readymade marinades, dried fruits for balanced sweetness, and herbs and spices.

• Swap it Out: Any heart-healthy eating plan needs to taste good, so consider swapping out ingredients in family favorite recipes, like lasagna. Consider subbing out ingredients like heavy cream and cheese with ingredients that naturally boost flavor, like acid from citrus fruit or even lower sodium cream of chicken or mushroom soup.

• Look at the Label: When grocery shopping, read labels to identify high-quality ingredients and products that are heart healthy.

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The American Heart Association makes it easy with their Heart Check mark, which indicates a product has met their criteria for a heart-healthy food.

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Goat cheese panzanella with chicken, tangerines and tomato vinaigrette A fresh, seasonal take on Chef Lofaso’s famous Panzanella salad from her acclaimed Los Angeles restaurant, Black Market Liquor Bar, this recipe takes cues from her Italian roots and features vibrant vegetables, such as arugula and red onion as the base. Chef Lofaso substitutes tangerines instead of a traditional tomato to add sweetness and acid, and boosts the flavor of the vinaigrette with Campbell’s Healthy Request Tomato soup.

This dish is perfect for any night of the week and even easy to assemble for a heart-healthy lunch at work.

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Makes: 4 servings 3 oz. crumbled reduced fat goat cheese 6 cup arugula 6 tangerines, supremed (peeled and sectioned) 2 - 4 oz. butterflied chicken breasts ½ small red onion, shaved 4 pieces whole grain 100 percent whole wheat bread 1 T extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar 2 T condensed tomato soup 3 T chopped flat leaf parsley 4 T freshly picked basil 2 T chopped shallots (or 1 t of chopped garlic if shallots are unavailable) ½ t salt and pepper

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virgin olive oil on whole grain 100 percent whole wheat bread and allow to dry out in the oven for about 15 minutes until bread becomes crisp to the touch. Break dried bread into 1/2 inch pieces about the size of a large crouton and set aside.

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together vinegar, condensed tomato soup, shallots and chopped parsley. Slowly stream in remaining extra virgin olive oil. Set aside.

Prepare two - 4 oz butterflied chicken breasts. Season with ½ t salt and pepper and coat lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Place chicken breasts on a suitable high heat baking sheet and place in broiler on high for 3 minutes on each side. Allow to cool. Chop once cooled.

In a large mixing bowl, combine arugula, red onion, bread, chopped grilled chicken, goat cheese and dress lightly with tomato vinaigrette. Garnish with tangerines and

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Itchy skin a summertime hazard From bug bites and dry skin to poison ivy and chronic skin conditions, itching makes life very uncomfortable. And it’s an annoyance that gets under just about everyone’s skin.

Sixty-five percent of U.S. adults have suffered from some kind of itch in the past 12 months; and for 26 percent of those polled, the itch was bad enough to see a healthcare professional, according to a recent poll conducted online by Harris Interactive for TriCalm, a new antiitch gel.

You know it when you feel it, but what exactly is an itch, and is there anything you can do about it?

Anatomy of an itch The skin is your largest organ, and the average body is covered by about 20 square feet of it. Because it’s so large and exposed, it comes in contact with a lot of potential irritants. Itching, known as pruritus, is a built-in defense mechanism against those irritants.

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• When the irritant gets past the surface layer, skin receptors get irritated.

• The receptors send a signal to your brain.

• You start to itch.

The natural response to an itch is to remove the irritant — so the scratching begins. The scratching sensation interrupts the itching sensation because it tells your brain that the irritant is gone. While this may give some initial, immediate relief, scratching ends up irritating the nerve endings in that spot even more — and can open up the skin, exposing it to more irritants. And more itching.

Itch treatments It’s important to make sure you know the cause of the itching so you can take appropriate measures to stop it. There are some things you can do to help reduce itching and soothe irritated skin: • Avoid scratching — Cover the

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ITCH | Moisturize skin with quality cream FROM PAGE 5B

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“Some anti-itch creams work by reducing inflammation, but that’s not always enough,” says Dr. Vishakha Gigler, a San Diego based dermatologist. “TriCalm, a steroid-free anti-itch gel, binds to a subset of nerves called Type C fibers. These are the nerve cells that send the signals of itching, stinging or burning to the brain. By binding to these nerve cells, TriCalm works to inhibit the transmission of those signals. This results in a rapid reduction in itching, stinging and burning.” Learn more, and request a free sample, at www.tricalm.com.

When is an itch more than just an itch?

It’s obvious when an itch is caused by a bug bite or poison ivy.

But what if you’re not sure what’s causing the itch?

• Dry Skin — Itching that doesn’t come with obvious skin changes, like a rash, is most often due to dry skin, also known as xerosis. Dry skin usually results from environmental factors like hot or cold weather with low humidity, and washing or bathing too much.

• Skin Conditions — Eczema, psoriasis, scabies, hives, and chickenpox can cause itchy skin. The itching is usually accompanied by other symptoms such as bumps, blisters, and red, irritated skin.

• Internal Diseases — These in-

clude liver disease, kidney failure, thyroid problems, celiac disease and some cancers. Typically the itching affects the whole body, not just one area.

• Allergic Reactions and Irritations — An irritation can come from wearing wool, or coming in contact with soaps, chemicals or other substances. Sometimes the substance can cause an allergic reaction, such as poison ivy or some food allergens.

• Nerve Disorders — Multiple sclerosis, diabetes mellitus, pinched nerves and shingles are conditions that affect the nervous system, and thus can cause itching.

• Drugs — Some antibiotics, antifungal drugs or narcotic pain medications can cause rashes and

itching.

Kids get itchy, too The TriCalm poll found that itches make kids — and their parents — feel pretty bad.

• 81 percent of parents are miserable when their kids are miserable from itch symptoms.

• 62 percent said itching keeps their children up at night.

• 68 percent indicated they’ve used creams to treat itch symptoms.

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Protect young eyes in the technology age Whether it’s a tablet with an educational purpose or a big screen displaying the latest video game, the use of electronic technology is skyrocketing among kids.

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Unfortunately, all of that screen time can cause eye fatigue, and ultimately have an impact on your child’s overall vision and eye health.

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS

THE MINER

EYES | Protect your child’s vision FROM PAGE 7B

help prevent eye fatigue and strain, as well as associated headaches, blurred vision and dry eyes.

To help protect your child’s vision, consider these tips from Ameritas, a leading provider of dental, vision and hearing care plans: • Know that prolonged use of electronic devices can exacerbate underlying eye conditions, so electronics should be used in moderation. Limit screen time to two hours or less a day (including watching TV, playing video games and using mobile phones).

• Encourage intentional blinking while electronic devices are in use to help refresh eyes with natural moisture that helps prevent bacterial infections, dry spots and corneal breakdown.

• Reduce additional eye strain by managing glare from windows and using low-watt bulbs in light fixtures.

• Keep computer screens 20 to 28 inches away from the face.

• Practice a rule of 20s to give eyes a rest. Every 20 minutes, ask your child to look at least 20 feet away for 20 seconds before refocusing attention up close again.

• Move around and change positions periodically while using a device.

• Watch for signs of eyestrain while electronic devices are in use, such as squinting, frowning at the screen or rubbing eyes.

• If vision problems or discomfort arise, schedule an appointment with an eye doctor for a professional evaluation.

When taking into account time at the office in front of a computer screen, many adults regularly use electronic devices for as long as, or even longer than, their children.

Following the same advice not only sets a good example, but it can help protect your own eye health.

For additional information and tips for managing eyestrain while using electronics, visit www.ameritasinsight.com.

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MEALS | Likes visitors the past, the Meals on Wheels program has contracted with the grieving the loss of her husband local restaurant to serve the food. and needed some help during her The March for Meals campaign trying time. People like that use has been going since 2002 “so no the Meals on Wheels program for senior goes hungry,” according to a short time. the slogan.

Others have difficulty cooking Also during the annual fund for themselves but are otherwise drive, Mountain West Bank’s independent enough to stay at Newport Branch secured a cortheir own homes. porate donation of $2,500. That For the seniors “It’s more than the meals. money will stay on the program, with the local Meals on Wheels Sometimes the drivers are program in Pend brings much more the only people they see.” Oreille County. than just hot food.

Stratton The regular visit Darlene Visger Elementary from volunteers is Senior Nutrition Program Assistant students held a something seniors change drive that look forward to, raised money and once in a while it’s a lifesaver. for the program. Thrivent for “It’s more than the meals.

Lutherans donated $300. Efforts Sometimes the drivers are the by hospital staff raised the followonly people they see,” Visger said. ing amounts: Kindle raffle $907, Meals on Wheels drivers keep basket auction $605, Mary Kay an eye on the seniors they serve, party $182, and miscellaneous and they notice when somedonation $20. thing’s amiss. Visger said volunTo send a donation of your own, teers have rescued people who make checks payable to Rural have fallen and were unable to Resources Senior Nutrition, 956 call for help.

S. Main, Colville, WA 99114.

For some, the program provides If you or someone you know frozen meals to keep them fed would benefit from a hot meal, through the weekend. Currently, call Rural Resources at 877seniors in the Ione and Metaline 219-5542 and ask for Anita or Falls area get frozen meals. In Darlene.

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The Food Safety Program is focused on promoting and protecting the health and well-being of the public by preventing the spread of food-borne illnesses.

To accomplish this goal, Environmental Health Staff conduct the following activities: • License and periodically inspect all public food establishments, including grocery stores, restaurants, bars and taverns, bed and breakfast operations, temporary food service facilities, mobile food units, catering businesses, and school cafeterias • Review plans for construction of new food service establishments or remodeling • Investigate food-related complaints and food-borne illnesses • Provide training and testing for food workers • Coordinate with other public agencies to insure safe and wholesome food 509-447-3131 • Provide educational and technical advice 1-800-873-6162

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Move your workout and your family outdoors Playing together outdoors is the perfect way for families to bond while staying active and fit, but when seasonal allergies come into play they can keep many families on the sidelines.

Allegra is setting out this season to show people there’s no reason to suffer if you have the right relief, and has teamed up with basketball star Lisa Leslie to share fun, affordable workout tips that help families enjoy the outdoors even during allergy season.

“As an athlete and a mom,

there’s nothing I enjoy more than getting outside to shoot hoops or run around with my kids, but when our allergy symptoms act up it can keep my whole family indoors,” Leslie said. “I am thrilled to show families that with the help of Allegra their seasonal allergies don’t have to stop them from being outdoors and having fun.”

Leslie shares how to utilize simple household items and a little imagination to transform any backyard or outdoor space in to a family fitness center:

Scavenger Hike: Turn a family hike into a scavenger hunt; come up with a fun list of challenges like climbing over a log, finding a pinecone, skipping down an entire trail or racing to the birch tree and back.

Driveway Drills: Using chalk and cardboard boxes you can create your own basketball court on the driveway. Have the kids draw free throw lines and see who can bounce or throw the ball into the cardboard box “hoop.”

Time for Fun: Use your kitchen

timer or a stopwatch to time kids in sprints, relays and jumping jack sessions; record times on a dry erase board to help kids track their personal best times.

As you venture out into the great outdoors to enjoy family fitness, make sure you’re prepared to recognize the signs of seasonal allergies, which may include sneezing, runny nose, itchy, watery eyes, and itchy nose or throat.

With proper management and education, allergy symptoms can be relieved.

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