Health and Wellness 2016 by The Weekly Sun

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ADVERTISER INDEX Sawtooth Martial Arts................ Page 4, 10 Angela’s Gym.............................. Page 6, 10 Animal Shelter of the WRV......... Page 11 Scott Featherstone DDS.............. Page 5 Blaine County Rec. District......... Page 2 St. Luke’s Wood River................. Page 2, 4 Big Wood Nutrition..................... Page 10 Sun Valley Dental Group............. Page 7, 5 Crisis Hotline............................... Page 4 Sun Valley Wellness Festival....... Page 3 Hailey Sport & Spine PT Clinic..... Page 6, 10 TranscendingThePink.org............ Page 7, 8 Mountain Rides.......................... Page 10, 9 Valley Apothecary....................... Page 3 NAMI.......................................... Page 8, 9 WooWoo Shoppe, The................ Page 8, 9 NourishMe.................................. Page 9, 8 WR Community YMCA................ Page 5, 11 Papa Murphy’s............................ Page 9 WR Sustainability Center............ Page 11, 8

St. Luke’s Center for Community Health

Wellness Watch

February

Brown Bag Health Talks Acupuncture in the Hospital Setting Dana Henry, MSOM, licensed acupuncturist Thursday, February 4, 12:15-1:15 p.m. St. Luke’s, River Run Rooms

Winter Sports: Maintaining Mobility, Stability, and Strength

Wound Care: Types, Treatments, and Complications

Therapeutic Yoga*

Mental Health and Depression Screenings*

Anna Hyrnick, PT Wednesday, February 10, 12:15-1:15 p.m. St. Luke’s Clinic, Hailey, Carbonate Rooms

Kathryn Powell, PA Thursday, February 18, 12:15-1:15 p.m. St. Luke’s, Baldy Rooms

St. Luke’s Wood River is a now a Mother’s Milk Bank donation site for Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation. Babies in hospital newborn intensive care units depend upon this lifesaving nourishment to thrive when their own mother’s milk is not available. If you would like information about how to be a donor, please call (208) 727-8531.

Mondays, through February 22, 5:30-6:30 p.m. St. Luke’s Clinic, Hailey, Carbonate Rooms $10 per class

Breast Cancer Support and Networking*

Screenings scheduled upon request Spanish interpretation available St. Luke’s Clinic – Mental Health Services, Hailey

Tuesday, February 9, 5:30-6:30 p.m. St. Luke’s Center for Community Health, Hailey

Diabetes Self-Management Training for all Ages*

AED Heartsaver CPR*

Ongoing classes

Thursday, February 11, 6-10 p.m. St. Luke’s, River Run Rooms, $64

Lifestyle and Weight Management Programs* Ongoing classes

Parenting/Youth/Childbirth Whole Birth Prenatal Yoga and Support* Tuesdays, through March 29, 5:30-6:45 p.m. St. Luke’s Clinic, Hailey, Carbonate Rooms $12 per class

Car Seat Safety Checks Wednesday, February 17, 2-4 p.m. St. Luke’s Clinic, Hailey, outside main entrance

What’s Happening to Me? Puberty Education for Girls 9-12 and their Parents* Wednesdays, February 24, March 2 and 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m. St. Luke’s Clinic, Hailey, Carbonate Rooms, $20

Tour of Mother Baby Unit* Wednesday, February 24, 6:30-7 p.m.

New Moms Group Every Wednesday, noon-1:30 p.m. St. Luke’s, River Run Rooms

Clases en Español

Algunas clases y programas están disponibles con interpretación en español. Para recibir más información llámenos al (208) 727-8738.

St. Luke’s Center for Community Health is your resource for health. Call (208) 727-8733 for information about these programs, or to access health and social services, referrals, and support. *Pre-registration required. All classes are free unless otherwise noted. Financial assistance is available.

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Healthy Living

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Green smoothies are blended drinks that combine leafy greens with fruits, vegetables, healthy fats such as flax and coconut oil, and sometimes even protein.

GREEN GOODNESS Smoothies packed with health benefits

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very time food is consumed, it is either feeding bad gut bacteria or helping to fight it. Green smoothies are chock-full of health benefits and a great way to help Americans, young and old, drink their vegetables. What is a green smoothie? It is a blended drink that combines leafy greens with fruits, vegetables, healthy fats such as flax and coconut oil, and sometimes even protein. The drinks “offer a rainbow of flavors and textures,” writes Bo Rinaldi in “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Green Smoothies.” And they always make delicious, super-nutritious, whole-food meals. Among the many benefits, green smoothies contain a plethora of fiber, which helps lower cholesterol and glucose levels and keeps stomachs feeling full. The smoothies are naturally alkaline and soothe acid indigestion. Additionally, consuming green smoothies is an easy way to get Continued Juicing Page 6

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Live. Play. Smile. Dr. Scott Featherstone and his team would like to extend a warm welcome to

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Know when to contact your doctor – “Nearly everyone has an occasional sleepless night, but if you often have trouble sleeping, contact your doctor.” (Mayo Clinic tip on how to sleep better)

GETTING YOUR ZZZZ’S How much sleep people need and how to get it BY MARIA PREKEGES

umans need food, water, and oxygen to live. Sleep is also on that list for people to stay alive. According to the National Sleep Foundation, people spend one-third of their lives asleep. That may seem like a lot, but many people still don’t get enough sleep or the right sleep to feel rested. And not getting enough sleep can affect your health in many ways. So how much is enough and how do people get more? There is not one specific number for every individual for the correct amount of hours of sleep needed per night. The National Sleep Foundation has done numerous studies but stresses that it is important for each individual to pay attention to their own needs by looking at how they feel on different amounts of sleep. They suggest you use the following questions as a quide to help calculate the correct Continued ZZZZZ’S Page 6

We are very excited to have Dr. Rice join us in providing excellent dental care for our patients

208.726.8272

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When you don’t know where to turn, call the Crisis Hotline CALL ANYTIME 24 HOURS A DAY/7 DAYS A WEEK We are here... to help in any situation: • Personal Crisis • DePression • DomestiC ViolenCe • substanCe abuse • suiCiDe attemPt

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Idaho is ranked 45th among all states for the mental health of its citizens.

MENTAL HEALTH IN IDAHO

• sexual assault We can provide referrals for Emergency Aid/County Assistance

BY DICK DORWORTH

laine County is ranked second among all counties in Idaho for the overall health of its citizens, according to a study by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. Washington is the only county in Idaho with a better health rating. That’s the good news. The bad news is that Idaho is ranked 45th among all states for the mental health of its citizens. According to mentalhealthamerica.net, “Mental health, substance use, and suicidal thoughts are influenced by both biological and environmental factors. Environmental fac-

Counseling • Support Groups Legal Aid • Trauma Victims • Teen Help .....and many more.

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SPONSORED SUN VALLEY DENTAL GROUP

Brian Galbraith, DDS.

HEALTHCARE’S SECRET WEAPON Your Regular Dental Checkup

ealthcare is one of the hottest topics of our time. While debates continue to rage regarding the best strategies for covering our nation’s healthcare bills, may I suggest how to lower them for each individual, including yourself. The answer? Don’t miss your regular dental visit! Why?—Because it will keep you healthier, and it could save your life. It may be obvious that dental care is aimed at preserving healthy teeth and gums and treating oral disease when applicable. What may not be so apparent is how oral disease negatively affects the entire body. Periodontal disease (or tooth bone and gum disease) has been shown to cause severe pain, lower the ability to eat by loss of teeth, allow the spread of infection to other parts of the body, and more. Perhaps worse, it directly increases the likelihood of heart disease, including heart attack and stroke, certain types of cancer, increases pregnancy risk and the onset of depression, and affects many other common medical ailments. Noting this direct connection, cannot routine dental care reduce your risk of experiencing such ailments? It can and it does! Patients who regularly visit the dentist report not only lower incidences of medical problems, they report fewer dental problems as well, which truly makes for something to smile about. And, what’s more, you can keep the hard-earned money you might need to spend on such care for other needs for yourself or family. Aside from the many protective benefits of routine dental care, you may not realize that the one medical professional you should see most regularly might be your dentist. The benefits of regular thorough dental examinations can be no better reflected than the following ex

perience: I once had the opportunity to meet a gentleman for the first time in my hygiene department who asked to see me. He asked me to evaluate the results of a dental treatment he had received in another state. What I saw was shocking, but it had nothing to do with his dental treatment. It had to do with his body. He demonstrated several symptoms that suggested he might have a serious endocrine disorder, and I referred him to a competent medical team for evaluation. This evaluation revealed that he had a serious brain tumor that caused not only his failed treatment, but was causing unnecessary bodily growth, and many other systems in his body to fail. He courageously sought treatment and, after adequate treatment and follow-up, he was cured of his condition. This person later thanked me for saving his life—a humbling adulation I’m afraid I can’t take full credit for; my training at the top-level University of California San Francisco was directly responsible. Nevertheless, it was truly an honor to be involved. So, the next time you consider how to lower your medical or dental bills and improve your quality of life at the same time, the answer is simple: See your dentist! Brian Galbraith, DDS, has been practicing dentistry in Ketchum since 2005 and is the owner of Sun Valley Dental Group, PLLC. For more information visit www.sunvalleysmiledesign.com or call 208.726.4711. Sun Valley Dental Group is located at 181 First Ave. N., in Ketchum.

A place to learn. A place to grow. A place where the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are first and foremost in everything we do.

MEMBERSHIP PRICING

• Aquatics Center • Health & Wellness Center • Fitness Center • Climbing Gym • Youth & Family Programs • Child Watch • Additional Membership Benefits Everyone is welcome regardless of inability to pay. Scholarships are available to those who qualify.

• YOUTH (18 and under) $23 per Month (plus tax) • YOUNG ADULT 19-34 $42 per Month (plus tax) • ADULT 35+ $62 per Month (plus tax) • FAMILY $89 per Month (plus tax) • CHILD WATCH $20 per Month add-on (plus tax)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT US AT (208) 727-9622 OR info@woodriverymca.org 101 Saddle Road, Ketchum, ID 83340

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Call For Your Thorough Evaluation Of Your Musculoskeletal System So That We Can

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• We are pleased to have the valley’s only ATM2 device offering 50%100% lasting pain relief and/or increase in pain-free ROM immediately after the session and suitable for almost all common back, neck, shoulder, knee, pelvis, and hip pain patients. • Hailey Sport & Spine Physical Therapy offers unique services not found elsewhere in the Wood River Valley • One-on-one care provided by the same licensed physical therapist each visit • Over 25 years of physical therapy experience • Therapists dedicated to on going training & education • Our treatment schedules are never “double-booked”

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vegetables into a diet, says Joan Salge Blake, a spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “Vegetables are high in potassium, which can help lower blood pressure,” she said. “If the vegetables are pureed so that the fiber is still intact, they will help fill you up.” She also adds: “Having smoothies is a way to stay hydrated,” particularly during summer months. Vegetables such as kale are loaded with calcium, which helps prevent kidney stones. Kristi Crowe, a spokeswoman for the Chicago-based Institute of Food Technologists, says spinach is one of the great green vegetables to use in smoothies.

“Also, carrots and bee ents,” she adds. Other great veggies to smoothie include celery, The vegetables blend we apples and kiwi, while p of nutrients like vitamin tassium. Looking to lose weigh smoothies are made with Rinaldi recommends a which includes cucumbe spinach and sorrel. Just o calories, 2 grams of fiber Want to up the vitamin diet? Try a superfood sm tamins, minerals, omega nutrients. Use ingredient seeds, pitted dates, a ban

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BRING ON THE JOY IN 2016 WITH

ANGELA’S JOY COACHING JOY coaching with Angela is about learning sustainable strategies to UP the JOY in your life. Join Angela’s Tuesday Night Group Coaching or book a private session and start experiencing more joy on a daily basis. Add on group or private cardio/strength training at Angela’s Gym to really take it to the next level!

Group Coaching Schedule Tuesday Nights @ 7pm

Jan. 26: Obstacles = Opportunities Feb. 2: Embracing the Feminine Feb. 9: Moving the Body Feb. 16: Acceptance Feb. 23: Slowing UP March 1: Aligning Your Life March 8: Forgiveness March 15: Connecting to the Heart

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number of hours of sleep that work for you. 1. Are you productive, healthy and happy on seven hours of sleep? Or does it take you nine hours of quality sleep to get you into high gear? 2. Do you have health issues such as being overweight? Are you at risk for any disease? 3. Are you experiencing sleep problems? 4. Do you depend on caffeine to get you through the day? 5. Do you feel sleepy when driving? After assessing how someone feels after a good night’s sleep versus a poor night’s sleep, the Sleep Foundation encourages people to look at the following list of suggestions to help them get more sleep. People are encouraged to incorporate these suggestions in their daily routine to help them sleep better and get more sleep and wake refreshed. 1. Stick to a sleep schedule, even on weekends. 2. Practice a relaxing bedtime ritual. 3. Exercise daily. 4. Evaluate your bedroom to ensure ideal temperature, sound and light. 5. Sleep on a comfortable mattress and pillows. 6. Beware of hidden sleep stealers, like alcohol and caffeine. 7. Turn off electronics before bed. The WebMD website also reiterates number 7, suggesting to ‘ban laptops, cellphones and televisions from your bedroom.’ The Mayo Clinic website states that lack of sleep can actually make you sick: ‘Lack of sleep can affect your immune system. Studies show that people who don’t get quality sleep or enough sleep are more likely to get sick after being exposed to a virus, such as a common cold virus. Lack of sleep can also affect how fast you recover if you do get sick.’ They also state that ‘long-term lack of sleep also increases your risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart and blood vessel (cardiovascular) disease.’

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Founder and Director, Edna Benziger, has served the community for seven years as a private practitioner and international breast cancer concierge and coach. Liquid Collagen Biocell is a multi-patented Nutraceutical product scientifically researched to help in the prevention of metastatic cancer as well as reversing aging at the cellular level. To help with initial fundraising, Benziger’s heart energy healing jewelry collection is available at Holli Jewelers in Ketchum on 320 First Ave. N, The Goldmine Consign at 331 Walnut Ave. and The Vault at 360 Leadville Ave.

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Pay attention to what you eat and drink – “Don’t go to bed hungry or stuffed. Your discomfort might keep you up.” (Mayo Clinic tip on how to sleep better)

Many websites stress that if people are still not sleeping well and find other situations hampering their sleep, find a sleep professional to determine what might be causing lack of sleep. From snoring and difficulty breathing, to restless leg syndrome and the like, turn to a professional to get help. The Sleep Foundation stresses that people must make sleep a priority. ‘People make to-do lists for work, home, and social engagements, and they need to put sleep on that list.’ There are many resources online to guide people and help them get enough sleep; www.sleepfoundation.org is just one of many websites that can help. tws

Call for a free Consultation 208.726.4711

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sponsored wood river sustainability center

Local Food – Local People

141 Cita�on Way, Suite 9 • PO Box 95 • Hailey, Idaho 83333 Oﬃce (208) 481‐0686 • Helpline (208) 309‐1987 namiwrv@gmail.com • www.nami‐wrv.com

SUPPORT: We sponsor support groups in a nonthreatening atmosphere in which to share common problems. We oﬀer informa�on, understanding, and encouragement as you and your family learn to cope with your individual situa�on.

a support group for persons living with mental illness oﬀered EVERY WEDNESDAY from 6:00pm to 7:30pm in our oﬃce.

a support group for family and friends of persons living with mental illness oﬀered the FIRST WEDNESDAY each month from 6:00pm to 7:30pm in our oﬃce.

EDUCATION: We educate individuals and their family and friends, answering ques�ons regarding mental illness, current research, and treatments. We disseminate brochures and library materials. To reduce s�gma, we educate the community and raise public awareness about all aspects of mental illness. a 12‐session/6‐week educa�onal program for families of persons living with mental illness oﬀered TWICE WEEKLY from 6:00pm to 8:30pm; our next class begins February 9, 2016, and ends March 19, 2016. Class size is limited, call Roger Olson at (208) 309‐0979 to sign up.

a 10‐session/5‐week educa�onal program for persons living with mental illness oﬀered TWICE WEEKLY from 6:00pm to 8:00pm; our next class begins May 3, 2016, and ends June 2, 2016. Class size is limited, call the oﬃce at (208) 481‐0686 to sign up.

a 50‐minute in‐school presenta�on about mental health designed for middle and high school students. Students learn about mental illness directly from family members and individuals living with mental illness themselves. To schedule a presenta�on, call the oﬃce at (208) 481‐0686.

ADVOCACY: We advocate at the community and state levels on behalf of persons living mental illness and their families. HOW YOU MAY HELP: All NAMI programs are oﬀered free of charge; however, these programs cost money to provide. All dona�ons are appreciated. You may donate online via our website or mail your dona�on to our oﬃce. NAMI‐Wood River Valley, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprot organiza�on and all dona�ons are tax deduc�ble. Our federal tax ID # is 82‐0530506.

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he Wood River Sustainability Center (WRSC) produces, promotes and sells local sustainably farmed food, and fosters a sustainable local economy by supporting local farmers, home gardeners and artisans, and providing education to consumers. We are committed to local food and education on gardening, preserving and cooking. We provide gardening supplies, including appropriate seeds for our climate, seedlings produced locally, and compost. We offer classes on gardening, raising chickens, cooking, pickling, fermentation and composting. The WRSC features an event space, a commercial kitchen and multiple learning environments. We host monthly Farm to Table Dinners (an interactive learning dining experience), cooking classes and

gardening-related classes. We are also serving a Farm to School lunch program at two schools in the Wood River Valley that reach about 350 children per week.

Products The Wood River Sustainability Center stocks “beyond organic” (see our definition below) grass-finished local lamb and beef, Berkshire pork, pastured chicken and eggs, wild Alaskan sockeye salmon, local produce, locally produced goods, garden supplies, and organic starts from the Wood River Valley. We also have state-certified raw cow’s milk, raw goat’s milk, fermented food (sauerkraut, kombucha and kefir) and raw cow’s milk yogurt. We also bake a fermented sourdough bread fresh every day. Lunch is served in-house Monday through Friday

from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Beyond Organic For us, being “beyond organic” means selling and producing Certified Naturally Grown products. A national program, CNG gives farmers an alternative to federal or state organic certification. While certified organic programs offer consumers some measure of confidence when buying from third parties, they are often cumbersome and costly for small, diversified farms. Learn more at CNG’s website: naturallygrown.org. It also means that we know our farmers and what their practices are. You can trust the food!! For more information visit wrsustainabilitycenter.com or wrsustainabilitycenter@gmail.com or call 208.721.3114. The WRSC is located at 308 S. River St. in Hailey. Hours are M-F 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sa 10 a.m.-3 p.m.