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Memory Loss Begins Sooner Than You Can Remember

Ann Bloomquist Patricia Danflous Rebecca Gutknecht

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Preventing Periodontal Disease What You Need to Know

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MEMORY

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wellness odontist — an expert in treating periodontal disease. Treatment will focus on controlling any infection and preserving the teeth and gums. HERE ARE SOME HELPFUL TIPS TO WIN THE FIGHT AGAINST PERIODONTAL DISEASE:

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PERIODONTAL DISEASE WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW By Julie Maddock

SMILE IS A GIFT WE CAN GIVE TO SOMEONE EVERY DAY. AND WE FEEL MORE CONFIDENT IN READILY SMILING WHEN WE HAVE HEALTHY TEETH AND GUMS. PERIODONTAL DISEASE CAN POSE A THREAT NOT ONLY TO OUR SMILE, BUT OUR OVERALL HEALTH. What is periodontal disease and just how serious is it? According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, periodontal or gum disease is “the most common cause of tooth loss among adults.” Symptoms often include swollen gums, consistent bad breath, painful chewing, sensitivity in the teeth and receding gums. If the condition is left untreated,

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the disease can progress to bleeding gums, intense pain and eventually tooth loss. CAUSES, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT Blame it on nasty bacteria! Our mouths are full of bacteria which forms a sticky plaque on our teeth. If the plaque is not removed, it hardens and forms tartar. Simple brushing and flossing cannot remove tartar. That’s why the dental hygienist works so diligently cleaning and scraping your teeth to remove tartar.

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The dentist will examine the gums looking for any signs of inflammation. They will measure pockets around each tooth (the average depth of these pockets ranges from 1 to 3 millimeters). An X-ray may be taken to show any bone loss. If necessary, you may be referred to a peri-

Periodontal or gum disease is “the most common cause of tooth loss among adults.”

• Brush your teeth twice a day using a fluoride toothpaste. • Do not skip flossing! This is the most effective way to remove plaque from between the teeth and along the gums. • Visit the dentist every six months for a professional cleaning. Be sure to speak up about any changes you have noticed in your gums, including increased sensitivity or bleeding. • Quit smoking. Among adults aged 20 to 64, there is a greater prevalence of periodontal disease among current smokers (14.75 percent) compared to those who have never smoked (5.94 percent). • Snack on a healthy-gums diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods that contain vitamin C (fruit or a glass of orange juice to start the day), omega-3 fats (tuna and walnuts) and zinc (red meat, poultry and nuts). • Add more fresh onions to your diet. They contain powerful compounds that fight harmful bacteria in your mouth that can cause gum disease.

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WE’RE ALL GUILTY OF IT – BAD POSTURE. AN ESTIMATED 80 PERCENT OF THE AMERICAN POPULATION WILL EXPERIENCE BACK PAIN AS A RESULT OF POOR POSTURE IN THEIR LIFETIME. FROM SITTING TOO OFTEN TO HUNCHING OVER WHEN SITTING OR STANDING, WE’RE MORE PRONE TO POOR POSTURE THAN GOOD POSTURE.

By Ann Bloomquist

So how do we correct our posture and avoid the inevitable pain that comes with it? Thankfully, it’s not all that hard to correct these bad behaviors.

Take some time away from those mobile devices Outside of work hours, most Americans spend 3.5 hours or more on their mobile devices. This strains your posture. Cell phone viewing encourages us to lean our heads down, which puts additional stress on the muscles, ligaments and tendons that support our heads. The best way to prevent this is to step away when possible. While mobile usage can be addicting, so too can be a breath of fresh air, or disconnecting for an hour or two each day. However, if you just can’t part ways with that device, there are ways to correct your posture. Start by holding your phone at eye level. Doing this keeps your head up and shoulders back. This is very similar to the position in which you should be sitting at your desk.

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Correct how you are sitting at your desk Office workers, pay attention! You might not think it but it is possible to create a posture-neutral position that will free you of pain and inevitably make you more productive. Aside from taking regular movement breaks, there are a few adjustments that you can make to your work station to make you more comfortable. Make sure that your desk allows for a full range of motion, that your most used items are within armâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reach, that you have adequate space for your legs and feet and that you are not sitting in a hunched position.

Invest in a sit-stand workstation One of the best solutions to improving posture is a sit-stand desk. Not only will you burn more calories, but your body will be more posture neutral in a standing position. While you are standing, be sure that you also pull your stomach in, push those

shoulders back, keep your head up and level and place the majority of your weight on the balls of your feet. Whenever possible, give your arms a break and let them hang at your sides. Finally, keep your feet shoulderwidth apart.

running, keep your eyes focused straight ahead, keep your arms pumping at your sides (not crossing in front of you), and balance your weight forward.

While Exercising Leveraging the proper walking and running posture will help to strengthen your back and alleviate back pain. When walking, your spine should be aligned vertically. When

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ALMOST GUILTLESS MAC AND CHEESE By Julie Maddock

ccording to the National Institutes of Health, the average adult should consume 2.4 micrograms of vitamin B-12 each day. Nonfat plain Greek yogurt is an excellent source of B-12 — it yields 1.3 micrograms per 6 ounces. Try this healthier version of comforting mac and cheese to get your B-12 for the day, the nonfat Greek yogurt adds to the creamy sauce!

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INGREDIENTS 8 to 10 ounces of whole wheat pasta 2 cups low-fat mozzarella cheese, grated 2/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated ½ cup 2% plain Greek yogurt Salt and pepper to season ¼ cup bread crumbs Parsley to garnish

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Makes 4 servings.

INSTRUCTIONS  Cook pasta according to box directions. Drain well.  Mix in the cheese and yogurt. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a baking dish. Top with bread crumbs.  Transfer to the oven and broil for 3 to 5 minutes. Keep an eye on the bread crumbs; they can burn quickly. Garnish with parsley.

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Sizzling SUMMERONIONPEPPER AND BEEF KEBABS By Julie Maddock

othing says summer quite like a backyard barbecue with family and friends! Your guests will love these delicious and easy teriyaki kebabs. Loaded with fresh onions, peppers, and lean meat (or whatever protein you choose, chicken, shrimp, or lamb), these

won’t last long! INGREDIENTS Teriyaki marinade ¬ ½ teaspoon minced garlic ¬ 1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger ¬ 1 tablespoon sugar ¬ 1/3 cup soy sauce 1 ½ pounds lean meat cut into 1-inch chunks 1 large red onion 1 large red pepper 1 large green pepper

Makes 4 servings.

Lettuce garnish (if desired) INSTRUCTIONS  Prepare marinade and add meat cubes. Let sit for 1 hour.  I f using wooden skewers, soak for 30 minutes before use. This will help to prevent the sticks from burning while grilling.  Cut onions and peppers into 1-inch pieces.  Alternate threading onions, peppers and meat onto skewers.  Set grill to high; kebabs will cook quickly and have a good sear.  Grill for 8 minutes for medium rare or until desired degree of doneness.

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MEMORY

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BEGINS SOONER THAN YOU CAN REMEMBER By Tricia Danflous

Wouldn’t you like to be 39 forever? Turning the corner to 40 can be a traumatic journey that has nothing to do with numbers. Sure, you don’t look different and you probably feel like you have the energy of a 25-year-old. But we all know it – or someone has told you, if you’re not there yet – 40 begins the need for reading glasses and turning up the volume. You’re probably the only one to notice it, but there are a few strands of gray in your hair or a wrinkle or two around your eyes. And silently, deep down inside your brain, the intracellular seeds of the Alzheimer’s Disease process, Parkinson’s Disease process, potential memory loss and eventual dementia can be growing particularly in people at risk.

“As you age, your brain wears individually based on multiple factors including a genetic component,” said Towny Robinson, a national expert in the brain biochemistry field and founder of JayMac Pharmaceuticals. “Unfortunately, we don’t usually see the signs of memory loss until we hit the mid-60s and by that time we can have tissue damage in the brain that cannot be patched up with one magic bullet.” “We can tell when our eyes are not working like they used to,” he said. “But we can’t perceive if our individual brain cells are aging poorly and possibly leading to a neurodegenerative disease.” “Knowing your risks and taking recommended preventive measures is the best way to minimize memory loss in the aging process,” added brain health consultant, Diane Pratt. “It’s never too early to implement preventive action.” In an age of advanced clinical research and increased knowledge about the brain, we now know that the Alzheimer’s disease process has multiple intracellular causes over time leading to cell death and poor aging. Science has identified a group of unique natural ingredients that work together and may prevent, arrest, manage and restore the Alzheimer's disease process, memory loss and cognitive dysfunction at the cellular level. The ingredients, which include a patented bioavailable form of curcumin, low dose nutritional lithium orotate and other antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents are contained in the non-prescription FDA regulated medical food called LUMA TC. Robinson developed the

medical food formula based on years of study, research, collaboration with integrative medicine specialists and clinical trials. In 2018, the showcase ingredient in JayMac’s LUMA TC Medical Food product, sub-micron TC curcumin 180mg. per day in a divided dose, was studied in a 40-patient, 18-month long, randomized, placebo-controlled human clinical trial at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and published in the prestigious American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. This bioavailable form of curcumin found in LUMA TC led to significant memory and attention benefits compared to placebo. Brain scans performed pre- and post-treatment suggested that behavioral and cognitive benefits were associated with decreases in plaque and tangle accumulation in brain regions modulating mood and memory compared to placebo. “The mind is a miraculous creation and a sound mind is essential for the quality of our lives,” Robinson said. “The human brain comprises two percent of the body's weight but it accounts for 22 percent of its metabolic activity. As you age, your brain is worn down by environmental stressors such as toxic exposure, trauma, disease and genetics, just to name a few. Silently in our 40s, the initial stage of Alzheimer's disease can begin to occur due to nerve cell deterioration starting in the part of the brain that controls memory. Haven’t we all asked ourselves, ‘Where did I put my keys?’ By your 60s, as cell death continues, the symptoms of mild cognitive impairment, memory loss and dementia can appear. This disease process repeats itself in other parts of your brain over time causing a continued decline in cognitive, emotional and motor skill ability leading to Alzheimer's disease.” “The identified medical ingredients in LUMA TC can prevent arrest, manage and restore nerve cellular health,” Robinson said.

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The brain is comprised of 100 billion nerves with trillions of connections and as LUMA goes to work, its unique combination of ingredients works synergistically in each nerve cell to help prevent, reduce, and arrest inflammation and oxidative stress. As well as beta-amyloid plaque and tau tangle nerve cell death while stimulating new nerve cell growth, connectivity and brain volume. "Unlike with heart disease and cancer, we don't diagnose and treat Alzheimer's disease until symptoms hit and then we treat the cause, amyloid plaques. We need to stop

the amyloid plaques 10 to 20 years before the person shows symptoms,” said Rudolph Tanzi, the Joseph P. and Rose F. Kennedy Professor of Neurology at Harvard University, and Vice-Chair of Neurology, Director of the Genetics and Aging Research Unit, and Co-Director of the Henry and Allison McCance Center for Brain Health at Massachusetts General Hospital. With Luma TC, an enormous void in this therapy area is safely addressed. “One of the most important aspects of preventing the Alzheimer’s disease process and minimizing INSPIRE HEALTH

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brain tissue loss is recognizing family history,” said Pratt, who coordinates DNA testing for JayMac. “If you have a family history of cognitive impairment, memory loss, dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s or ALS diseases, and other genetic factors such as a positive test result for APOE4 or MTHFR polymorphisms, we recommend a genetic screening as you approach or begin your 40s.”

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IN ADDITION TO FAMILY HISTORY, RISK FACTORS FOR ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE INCLUDE: • Age 40 or above • Moderate to heavy alcohol or tobacco use • Lack of exercise • Mental state • Cardiovascular issues • Diabetes • Previous head trauma • Genetic factors APOE4 or MTHFR polymorphism • Toxic and chemical exposure

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• Homocysteine (an amino acid) levels over 11mm/L The use of Luma TC once per day as part of the breakthrough natural management plan may help in the preventing, arresting, managing and restoring brain function along with following a healthy diet, 8 hours sleep, exercise, stress reduction, staying engaged socially and learning new things. The scientific literature, experts and clinical data certainly suggest this and because of Luma TC’s all-natural ingredients, side effect potential is almost nonexistent.

Integrative medicine pioneer in the field of mental health and member of Tufts University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry James M. Greenblatt, MD, is a proponent of the use of nutritional lithium. “Conventional medicine has failed to develop treatments for Alzheimer’s with no drug or proprietary treatment proving effective,” he said. “Nutritional lithium, at a low-dose, has a long and well-documented history of prevention and removal of protein plaques and tau restoring brain and nervous system function at the molecular level.”

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AISED BED GARDENS ARE ALL THE CRAZE RIGHT NOW. WITH PEOPLE STAYING HOME BECAUSE OF SAFETY, THERE’S MORE TIME TO START A GARDEN. IF YOU ARE LIMITED ON SPACE OR SIMPLY DON’T WANT THE HASSLE OF A LARGE GARDEN, A RAISED GARDEN BED MAY BE YOUR BEST BET. If you are handy with tools, there are several YouTube videos on how to build your bed. One of

the most important things to remember is drainage. Your bed should have adequate drainage so that your plants don’t rot. It’s easy to grow plants in a raised bed because you get to build a nutrient-filled soil base using compost and other additives. Research the plants you want to grow then use the soil to compost ratio preferred by those plants. Think Salad. Salad plants are actually the easiest to grow in a raised bed. Lettuce, radishes, carrots, beets to-

matoes, onions and herbs flourish in raised gardens. Root plants like carrots, beets and radishes thrive with clean soil free from underground obstacles like rocks. Lettuce and onions can be planted earlier in the year in a raised bed because they like cool weather, warm soil and well-drained roots. Raised gardens warm and drain faster than in-ground beds. Tomatoes and onions need nutrient-dense soil, so add extra compost. Be sure to plant your toma-

toes with enough room to branch out and allow for cages or stakes. They will need the extra support in your loose soil. Be careful with herbs unless that’s all you are growing. Some herbs grow like groundcover and will take over your raised bed. Aggressive growers include mint, oregano and thyme. Enjoy your fresh grown salad! INSPIRE HEALTH

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ummer is here, warm nights have settled in, wind chimes glitter in the air. Your first thought might be to jump to the beach or leave for a week-long vacation in the tropics, but with this pandemic still in motion, summer might be more of an indoor party this year. The children are getting restless, ready for all of the typical outdoor excursions and you’re at your wit’s end trying to come up with the next entertaining

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game. Well, you’re in luck because we’re going arts & crafts crazy. It’s time to spice up your parenting with an art box. What is an art box? It’s a simple container with all of the best artsy materials packed inside for a funfilled crafting day. The best thing is that each of your children will be able to create their box, personalize it - glitter, stickers, you name it. It’s something that can encourage summer crafts for days to come.

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Choose the box. Selecting the container is important as you need to pick something that will stand the test of time, dirty fingerprints and occasional dropping. Plastic bins, wooden crates, baskets and tins are potential options. Let the children decide on their own.

Get the supplies. One of the best parts of the entire process is deciding what goes into the box! Get the typical supplies like colored pencils, a watercolor set, chalk, etc. After the essentials are finished, go a little wild. Give your children a limit of five to 10 items for personal touch. If they need a little boost to get going, mention yarn, glitter, fake flowers and glow-in-the-dark stars. The kiddos will have bursting boxes by the time shopping is over.

Decorate! Set up the kitchen table with a table cloth or protective covering and give the children free reign on their designer boxes. Have each child write their name on a flashcard to keep track of ownership. This way, they will feel responsible for their box and its contents.

Set rules. As always, rules are essential to a productive (and fun) environment. Make a clear list of the guidelines for using the art box. Is there a time frame for art box usage? Can siblings or friends share their materials? Wash hands first? Get all of those big and small issues out of the way before beginning the first art project together.

If your summer does include a vacation, be sure to pack the craft box for those quiet evenings after dinner or rainy days.

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YOUR RATION T N E C N O ENERGY, CND MOOD A By Ann Bloomquist

ost of us remember being told to take our vitamins. Whether it be our mother or another loved one, the request came out of love. After all, the body needs essential vitamins and minerals to build bones, heal wounds and strengthen our immune system. Among the vitamins and minerals most important for our bodies are A, B, C, D, E, K, folic acid, calcium, iron, zinc and chromium. Within the B group, vitamin B-12 plays a critical role, especially as we get older. Many who have taken it for some time will tout its benefit in improved energy, concentration, memory and mood. B-12, which is one of eight B vitamins, is also vital for some aspects of your DNA, the creation of red blood cells, the regeneration of red bone marrow, the overall health of your nervous system and prevention of anemia. ß Risk factors and symptoms of B-12 deficiency You’re considered high risk for developing vitamin B-12 deficiency if you have Celiac disease, Crohn’s disease or HIV. Also, those who consume alcohol regularly, take prescription medications such as antacids, anti-seizure medications,

eat fresh colchicine or those on chemotherapy are at higher risk. Vegans and those who prefer not to consume dairy products may also produce low levels of B-12. Common symptoms of B-12 deficiency include muscle weakness, stiffness and/or spasticity, shakiness, fatigue or lethargy, incontinence, low blood pressure or mood swings. The presence of any one of these symptoms, especially in combination with others, means a physician’s visit is in order. Though a vitamin B-12 deficiency could be the culprit, these symptoms could be the sign of something more serious, and a medical doctor can help investigate the cause and help you to find a solution. A deficiency can be identified through a simple blood test. ß B-12 is naturally occurring in a variety of foods Thankfully, B-12 is in popular meat choices such as beef, liver and chicken. Various fish and seafood supply high amounts of B-12, including trout, salmon, tuna and clams. You can also find B-12 in fortified breakfast cereals (look for the callout on the cereal box), low-fat milk, yogurts, cheeses and eggs. If you need to increase your B-12 levels quickly and want to do so without the aid of a vitamin supplement, add a few of these popular and easily obtainable food items to your daily menu: beef, chicken, turkey, pork chops, tuna, salmon, trout, shrimp, herring, sardines, mussels, clams, oysters, crab, Swiss cheese, mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, milk and eggs. If the consumption of the foods mentioned above isn’t enough to correct a deficiency, supplements are available. The best time of day to take a B-12 supplement is in the morning on an empty stomach. Taken in combination with vitamin B-1 and a copper supplement can result in a boost in energy that can help you get through the day. INSPIRE HEALTH

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