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Get active to manage stress Welcome to our first-ever Health & Wellness Special Edition! We hope you enjoy reading stories from around the area, as well as advertiserdriven content that aims to help everyone live healthier and happier lives.
our local markets. We plan to focus on health and fitness again in the Fall. We will also make this publication available to our digital audience so people looking at relocating to our area will know that our Tri-County area is a vibrant, growing and health-conscious community, with the services to support it. I want to say thanks to all the advertisers and professionals who have contributed the content and advertising support necessary to make this happen. A BIG THANK YOU to our advertisers and contributors. We couldn’t have done it with out you. We’re asking readers to give us suggestions for the Fall edition. What are some health topics you are concerned about? Give us your suggestions via Facebook: Humboldt Sun, Lovelock Review-Miner or Battle Mountain Bugle. For me personally, working in a high-stress occupation like publishing — which is driven by advertising sales, headlines and deadlines — I need to be actively engaged in some type of exercise and or fitness program just to maintain my sanity. When I exercise (either cardio or strength training) I find that I immediately feel better and I’m able to better deal with any anxiety or stress factors headed my way With that said, here are my five reasons for creating and maintaining some type of exercise and fitness program:
Get active to manage stress Matt Dierlam
We hope that readers Winnemucca Publishing General Manager will be impressed with the wide variety of information found here. Our goal was to not just put out a supplement pointing out the benefits of exercise and physical fitness programs, but to look out into our Tri-County market area and seek professional advice from the specialists in preventive medicine, nutrition, mental health and the medical community that serves
1. Fitness gives you the necessary strength and stamina to do the things you want and need to do. 2. Fitness is associated with fewer illnesses and longer life expectancy. 3. Regular exercise strengthens your heart and helps relieve and control stress. 4. Exercise and strength training can be fun, though not always enjoyable. Participation sports and even walking offer equal fitness value. 5. You'll sleep better and have more energy.
When stress affects the brain, the rest of the body feels the impact. So it stands to reason that if your body feels better, so does your mind. Exercise and other physical activity produce endorphins—chemicals in the brain that act as natural painkillers. Exercise, meditation, massage therapy, even breathing deeply cause your body to produce endorphins. And conventional wisdom holds that a workout of low to moderate intensity makes you feel energized and healthy. In addition, scientists have found that regular participation in aerobic exercise has been shown to decrease overall levels of tension, elevate and stabilize mood, improve sleep, and improve self-esteem. Even five minutes of aerobic exercise can stimulate anti-anxiety effects. Exercise in almost any form can act as a stress reliever, and staying active can boost your feel-good endorphins and distract you from daily worries. Stay healthy, Matt
Big difference in teeth whitening products
Teeth whitening is commonly administered in most dental practices by a dentist, and sold by the dentist for home-use as well. Another option is to buy over the counter products that aid in teeth whitening, although, these type of whitening products can not be compared to actual “teeth whitening.” There is a big difference between teeth whitening, and using over-the-counter products; such as a whitening toothpaste, or mouth rinse. Whitening your teeth involves bleaching your teeth. Using whitening toothpaste, or other agents that help whiten teeth, do not involve bleach. Instead, it contains chemical agents that help remove stains (extrinsic), by physical action, thus improving the appearance of your teeth. There are two classifications of stains; extrinsic, and intrinsic. Intrinsic stains occur within tooth structures, which can be a result from restorations, a necrotic pulp (non-vital tooth), or tetracycline staining which occurs when the tooth is developing. Also, Fluorosis is another common intrinsic stain that results from a high intake of fluoride. Intrinsic stains are much harder to remove than extrinsic, and often with very little results. Extrinsic stains occur on the outside of the tooth, and therefore are much easier to remove. Common extrinsic stains are a result of drinking coffee and tea, and from smoking tobacco. People with these types of stains are a more likely candidates for successful teeth whitening. Hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide are the common bleaching agents used for teeth whitening, which helps lighten the dentinal tubules deep within the tooth.
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“Power whitening,” the term used for in office teeth whitening can be done in one visit. This procedure involves the bleaching agent, as well as a special light to enhance the effects of the bleaching agent. Also, in order to protect the gum tissue, they will apply either a gel, or a rubber shield to your gums. Laser whitening is another popular option, argon or carbon dioxide are applied to the teeth to activate the whitening agent, and then the laser beam is activated. Special care must be used with this technique, because too much heat can cause dental pulp necrosis. This technique is the most rapid whitening technique available. Another popular more affordable option for teeth whitening is to buy the bleaching system from your dentist for home use. This type of bleaching does not have immediate results because the bleach is of much lessor strength than what is used in chair side bleaching, but with continued consistent treatments, you will see results.
Keep in mind that even with the athome bleaching, you still need to have bleaching trays made by your dentist. For convenience some people like to use the bleaching strips, or bleaching gel, of which neither require bleaching trays. The bleaching strips are coated with a peroxide based whitening gel, which do not have reach their full results for several months. The bleaching gel is peroxide based as well, but applied with a brush. Full results for this product are not seen for up to four months. Among some of the newer whitening products available are whitening rinses. These rinses are like most mouth rinses, they freshen breath and help with plaque reduction. These products also include ingredients that help whiten teeth, such as hydrogen peroxide. This product can take up to three months before any results are seen. It is very important to understand all the possible outcomes of teeth
whitening, so that you can educate yourself and figure out what type of teeth whitening system, if any, would be the most beneficial to you. There are so many factors that can affect the results of teeth whitening, such as fillings, crowns, and other types of restorative work. Also, you need to understand that not all stains can be removed, such as tetracycline stains, dental fluorosis, and calcification (usually from orthodontic treatment). It is also very important to pay close attention to the many contraindications for teeth whitening such as, your current health status, as well as your current oral health status. If you have a carious lesion or cracked enamel, you are not a candidate for teeth whitening. A patient with healthy teeth, and very few restorations is going to have the most optimal results. More often than not, you will have some type of dental restorations, or other factors that may diminish the results. Be prepared to deal with these issues in advance so that all parties have a full understanding before they commit to the treatment. We do the take home bleaching trays at our office. Please call, 6257763, if you have any questions. References:
Presoto, C. D., Bortolatto, J. F., de Carvalho, P. P. F., Trevisan, T. C., Floros, M. C., & Junior, O. B. de O. (2016). New Parameter for In-Office Dental Bleaching. Case Reports in Dentistry, 2016, 6034757. http://doi.org/10.1155/2016/6034757 Statement on the Safety and Effectiveness of Tooth Whitening Products. (n.d.). Retrieved March 08, 2017, from http:// www.ada.org/about-the-ada/ada-positionspolicies-and-statements/tooth-whiteningsafety-and-effectiveness
Health & Wellness, a March 2017 publication of Winnemucca Publishing - 3 loskeletal injuries. Dr Pappas and his team offer treatments that include PRP, screened amniotic fluid, and fatty tissue transfer via a system called Lipogems. These materials are thought to contain growth factors and new undifferentiated cells (IE. Stem cells) that produce reduced pain and improved function. The most common application for biologics in Dr Pappas' practice is for degenerative joint disease (arthritis) but biologics can be used for muscle and tendon injuries and fractures. These treatments are done without anesthesia (Lipogems uses local anesthetic at the harvest site). PRP and amniotic fluid injections are done in the office while in the case of Lipogem treatments; Dr Pappas has opted to use a procedure
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Regenerative medicine is a game-changer for healing tissues, organs Use of biologic materials for treating injury (or Regenerative Medicine as the process has come to be called) is becoming a world wide hot topic in medicine. The concept is simple, use the body's own cells and chemical messengers to reduce symptoms and heal injuries. Regenerative medicine, like most disciplines in medicine, has a much greater application outside the U.S. However, even in our country where medical treatment are closely regulated biologic treatments like PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) and fatty tissue transfers are being recognized for use in orthopedic disease. Dr Jim Pappas has been studying and applying Regenerative medicine principles for over three years. Some are used in conjunction with conventional surgical repairs. Others are provided as a stand alone treatment for muscu-
What is Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP)?
Although blood is mainly a liquid (called plasma), it also contains small solid components (red cells, white cells, and platelets.) The platelets are best known for their importance in clotting blood. However, platelets also contain hundreds of proteins called growth factors which are very important in the healing of injuries. Platelet-rich Plasma is plasma with many more platelets than what is typically found in blood. The concentration of platelets — and, thereby, the concentration of growth factors — can be 5 to 10 times greater (or richer) than usual.
How does PRP work?
Although it is not exactly clear how Platelet-rich Plasma Therapy works, laboratory studies have shown that the increased concentration of growth factors in PRP can potentially speed up the healing process. To speed healing, the injury site is treated with the PRP preparation. This can be done in one of two ways: PRP can be carefully injected into the injured area. For example, in Achilles tendonitis, a condition commonly seen in runners and tennis players, the heel cord can become swollen, inflamed, and painful. A mixture of PRP and local anesthetic can be injected directly into this inflamed tissue. Afterwards, the pain at the area of injection may actually increase for the first week or two, and it may be several weeks before the patient feels a beneficial effect. PRP may also be used to improve healing after surgery for some injuries. For example, an athlete with a completely torn heel cord may require surgery to repair the tendon. Healing of the torn tendon can possibly be improved by treating the injured area with PRP during surgery. This is done by preparing the PRP in a special way that allows it to actually be stitched into torn tissues.
room in an ambulatory surgical center. Like any medical procedure, there are no guarantees when biologics are applied and there are minimal risks that have to be considered. However, the risks are few and uncommon and the benefits have a huge upside potential. None of the procedures require prolonged immobilization or a period of restricted activities. Contact Dr Pappas to find out more about biologic treatments. Active Sports Medicine welcomes patients at offices in Reno and Elko. The Elko Clinic is located at 2113 N. 5th St. The Reno Clinic is located at 5255 Longley Lane, #140. For an appointment at either location call (775) 322-1200 or email: active@activesportsmed.com. Visit online at www.activesportsmed.com.
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New look, new equipment brings Fitness Zone to the winner's circle The Fitness Zone has a new look and an expanded space in Winnemucca! Owners Nathan and Virginia Peterson and Waylon Huber recently renovated the popular workout spot, expanding the fitness center to 8,500 square feet. In addition to the enlarged building, the Fitness Zone is adding new equipment all the time, Nathan said. “We keep expanding and improving. We just added four new treadmills, two new Precor Adaptive Motion Trainers and two new stairmasters,” he said. Besides a wide variety of free weights, the center boasts a dozen treadmills, two Precor AMT machines, two FreeStride trainers, cycles, stair climbers and a full ab room with rowing and skiing machines. The Fitness Zone offers all this for a low monthly fee which gives patrons 24-hour keycard access. In addition, there are three personal trainers plus fitness instructors holding regular classes in a dedicated workout space. Mark Andrews has been a personal trainer for 17 years. “All too often new members will simply watch other people exercising and try to copy and emulate what they see — not knowing that the person they’re watching is in the same situation they are. By getting a gym membership you have already made an investment in your health and well-being. Hiring a personal trainer will help you learn how to use the equipment safely.” Personal Trainer Vanessa Wallace became certified through NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) last year. She assists clients with their fitness goals, providing guidance and support as well as nutritional information and plenty of friendly motivation. Brandy Gallup instructs TRX suspension classes, yoga classes and also provides personal training at the Fitness Zone.
Nora Daniels holds Zumba classes daily at the Fitness Zone. Zumba is a full-body workout that combines dancing to great music with fun people and the chance to burn a bunch of calories. Daniels has been teaching Zumba for four years, and says it is a great way to get in shape while clearing your mind and spirit. “We have a good sized room,” she said. “It has the perfect floor for dancing, and is very well equipped for Zumba needs.” Daniels also teaches Zumba Sentao which uses a chair. It’s a serious core workout, but with a touch less cardo. “This is more strength training, with some dance included,” Daniels said. Taniel Sullivan leads Cardio Boot Camp classes at the Fitness Zone. “This is Boot Camp mixed with cardio,” explains Sullivan. Owners Nathan and Virginia This is low-weight with high repPetersen and Waylon Huber etition for light muscle toning, plus The owners and the staff of The Fitness Zone are dedicated to helping you reach your fitness cardio intervals for calorie-burning goals. Pictured here: (Back Row left to right): Nora Daniels, Amalia Nevarez, Taniel Sullivan, fat loss.” This type of workout is Jeanie Radmanovich, Brittany Stepper, Kandis Browning, Alison MacDonald, Vanessa Wal- great for both beginners and those lace; (middle Row left to right): Brandy Gallups, Morgan Martinelli, Aubrey Walls, Angelica who are more fit, she said. In addition to 24-hour access to Salvador; (front row left to right): Nate Peterson and Mark Andrews. the fitness facility, the center features a “Kids Zone” where parents Born in the Navy SEALs, Suspen- tion. TRX is great for those recovering from can leave their children while they workout. sion Training bodyweight exercise develops an injury, or just getting into fitness.” Gallup offers two types of yoga classes at There are locker rooms for women and men strength, balance, flexibility and core stathe Fitness Zone — Vinyasa yoga and rhyth- with lockers, sauna and showers. bility simultaneously. Gallup and instrucmic yoga. Vinyasa yoga is one of the most The Fitness Zone is located at 591 Andertor Shaun Murgel received training direct popular types of yoga in the United States, son St., Winnemucca. Office hours for the from TRX, and welcome both beginners and with participants working their way through gym are Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. - 7:30 advanced athletes to their sessions. “TRX is a series of poses in a flowing manner. p.m. (closed for lunch 2 – 3 p.m.) and Saturgreat for any level of fitness,” Gallup said. Rhythmic yoga, Gallup explains, combines days from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Call them at (775) “There are hundreds of exercises and many elements of dancing to create fluid sequences 625-2020, or visit them on Facebook: Fitness modifications to match any person’s situa- that work on flexibility, strength and balance. Zone Winnemucca.
Six steps for healthy eyes By Cody Bengoa, OD, FCOVD Maintaining good eye health depends on the daily choices you make. Here are some tips for making good choices to prevent losing your vision.
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Eating right is not only good for your general health, but important in keeping your eyes healthy. Poor nutrition can contribute to conditions such as cataracts, macular degeneration, and dry eye syndrome. It’s not just carrots that are good for your eyes. These foods can also help keep you seeing your best: Green, leafy vegetables such as kale and spinach Oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and blueberries Colorful vegetables such as bell peppers, tomatoes and corn Beans, nuts and eggs Coldwater fish such as salmon and tuna
2. Don’t Smoke
Smoking increases the risk of developing irreversible vision loss from macular degeneration and optic nerve diseases. It also can contribute to cataract formation. If you smoke, ask your doctor to help you quit. You can do it!
3. Sunglasses when outdoors
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UV protection for your eyes can help prevent macular degeneration and cataracts. It’s important that sunglasses are large enough and wrap around and provide your eyes
with good coverage. Wearing a hat when outdoors is an added bonus to help prevent sun damage.
4. Safety Glasses are Important
Anytime there’s a chance an object or chemical may get in your eyes, think about wearing safety glasses or goggles to protect them.
5. Take visual breaks from screens (computer, phone, tablet, etc.)
Our eyes were not designed to stare at near objects such as computer monitors, phones, and tablets for long periods of time. Remember the 20-20 rule by looking up from your device or monitor at something in the distance every 20 minutes for 20 seconds. This can help prevent eyestrain, headaches, and the worsening of nearsightedness. There are also computer glasses with damaging blue light filters and glare-free treatments that can help. Ask our office for more information.
6. Regular Eye Doctor Visits
Eye exams, for everyone from infants to senior citizens, are important to maintain eye health and clear vision.
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Caregiver Support Group helps ease depression and anxiety
10 tips for caregivers Seek support from other caregivers. You are not alone!
By Aly Guaman a.guaman@winnemuccapublishing.net
Life is a cycle. When a person is born, they are completely dependent upon the person who cares for them. They are fed, changed, cleaned, loved and nurtured. As a person grows, they become independent and learn to do these things for themselves. But life is a cycle — we reach an age where we become dependent, again, for those basic things. The people that take care of those that can no longer care for themselves are known as caregivers. Caregivers are often overwhelmed with the task of taking care of a loved one — usually a parent. Wannita Knox, referral specialist at Battle Mountain General Hospital, said it is a very stressful time in a persons’ life because the roles have been reversed. Knox said there is a great need for a support system to caregivers because a lot of times, they don’t have one. She referred to a woman caring for her mother and how stressful it can be. She said, after a short time, the caregiver is afraid to leave the house or leave the mother unattended because it could put her in danger. Having to constantly be on guard can be very stressful, leaving the caregiver unable to relax. That is where the free Caregiver Support Group comes in. The group provides a confidential support system that allows caregivers to discuss different ideas and issues they need help with. Knox said the group works together to find solutions and options for them and their loved ones. In addition to caring for someone’s physical needs, financial and medical planning is often needed. Knox said there is paperwork that needs to be completed before a person is no longer able to make decisions for themselves. She said it is very important because the financial aspect could destroy a person. The Caregiver Support group meets on the second Thursday each month at the John Peters Health Services conference room at 3 p.m. For more information, call Wannita Knox at (775) 6352424 ext. 113 or email wannita@bmgh.org.
Take care of your own health so that you can be strong enough to take care of your loved one. Accept offers of help and suggest specific things people can do to help you. Learn how to communicate effectively with doctors.
Did you know?
Women caregivers feel consequences Female caregivers comprise about two-thirds of all unpaid caregivers. Research shows that female caregivers fare worse than their male counterparts, reporting higher levels of depressive and anxiety symptoms and lower levels of subjective well-being, life satisfaction and physical health than male caregivers. According to one study, there is a dramatic increase in risk of mental health consequences among women who provide 36 or more hours per week of care to a spouse. In a national survey on caregiver health, more than one in five (21 percent) women surveyed had mammograms less often. As a response to increased stress, caregivers are shown to have increased alcohol and other substance use. Several studies have shown that caregivers use prescription and psychotropic drugs more than noncaregivers. Family caregivers are at greater risk for higher levels of hostility than non-caregivers. Spousal caregivers who are at risk of clinical depression and are caring for a spouse with significant cognitive impairment and/or physical care needs are more likely to engage in harmful behavior toward their loved one.
Alzheimer's Support Group
Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of Alzheimer’s or another dementia. Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. There are 10 warning signs and symptoms. Every individual may experience one or more of these signs in a different degree. If you notice any of them, please see a doctor. MEMORY LOSS THAT DISRUPTS DAILY LIFE One of the most common signs of Alzheimer’s is memory loss, especially forgetting recently learned information. Others include forgetting important dates or events; asking for the same information over and over; increasingly needing to rely on memory aids (e.g., reminder notes or electronic devices) or family members for things the individual used to complete independently.
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CHALLENGES IN PLANNING OR SOLVING PROBLEMS
Some people may experience changes in their ability to develop and follow a plan or work with numbers. They may have trouble following a familiar recipe or keeping track of monthly bills or have difficulty concentrating and take much longer to do things than they did before.
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Watch out for signs of depression and don’t delay getting professional help when you need it. Be open to new technologies that can help you care for your loved one. Organize medical information so it’s up to date and easy to find. Make sure legal documents are in order. Give yourself credit for doing the best you can in one of the toughest jobs there is!
10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s
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Meets every 2nd Wednesday of each month 12:00 PM at Humboldt General Hospital, is lunch served.
Caregiving is hard work so take respite breaks often.
DIFFICULTY COMPLETING FAMILIAR TASKS AT HOME, AT WORK OR AT LEISURE
People with Alzheimer’s often find it hard to complete daily tasks. Individuals may have trouble driving to a familiar location, managing a budget at work or remembering the rules of a favorite game.
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CONFUSION WITH TIME OR PLACE
People with Alzheimer’s can lose track of dates, seasons and the passage of time. They may have trouble understanding something if it is not happening immediately. Sometimes they may forget where they are or how they got there.
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TROUBLE UNDERSTANDING VISUAL IMAGES AND SPATIAL RELATIONSHIPS
For some people, having vision problems is a sign of Alzheimer’s. They may have difficulty reading, judging distance and determining color or contrast, which may cause problems with driving.
NEW PROBLEMS WITH WORDS IN SPEAKING OR WRITING People with Alzheimer’s may have trouble following or joining a conversation. They may stop in the middle of a conversation and have no idea how to continue or they may repeat themselves. They may struggle with vocabulary, have problems finding the right word or call things by the wrong name (e.g., calling a “watch” a “hand-clock”).
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MISPLACING THINGS AND LOSING THE ABILITY TO RETRACE STEPS Those with Alzheimer’s may put things in unusual places. They may lose things and be unable to go back over their steps to find them again. Sometimes, they may accuse others of stealing. This may occur more frequently over time.
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WITHDRAWAL FROM WORK OR SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
People with Alzheimer’s may experience changes in judgment or decision-making. For example, they may use poor judgment when dealing with money, giving large amounts to telemarketers. They may pay less attention to grooming or keeping themselves clean.
Those with Alzheimer’s may start to remove themselves from hobbies, social activities, work projects or sports. They may have trouble keeping up with a favorite sports team or remembering how to complete a favorite hobby. They may also avoid being social because of the changes they have experienced.
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CHANGES IN MOOD AND PERSONALITY
The mood and personalities of people with Alzheimer’s can change. They can become confused, suspicious, depressed, fearful or anxious. They may be easily upset at home, at work, with friends or in places where they are out of their comfort zone.
A trained neurologist or gerontologist will best assure a correct diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Visit www.alz.org for more information.
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Healthy Living and Lifestyle Group meets weekly
For those who think fitness is the ultimate pursuit:
Muscle protein is broken down due to high intensity or prolonged exercise. This makes recovery nutrition important in helping to rebuild. Once the recovery phase begins the catabolic processes reduce while anabolic processes increase and continue on for at least 24 hours after training. The ingestion of essential amino acids from quality protein sources has been shown to help with the muscle-building process. (Breakingmuscle.com)
By Joyce Sheen j.sheen@winnemuccapublishing.net
The Family Support Center offers an invitation to all to make 2017 a happier and healthier year by attending the free Healthy Living and Lifestyle Group headed by Jeanie Radmanovich. The group meets every Tuesday from 12 — 1 p.m. at the Family Support Center at 35 West First Street, Winnemucca. The group is headed by Jeanie Radmanovich, who shares information on nutrition for a healthy body and a healthy mind, how to start an exercise plan and how to make it something to look forward to rather than something to dread. She helps cut through the confusion of dietary theories and talks about bio individuality, as well as how to set health goals and stick to them. She teaches ways to cope with stress and manage anxiety, with self-care techniques for mind, body and soul. The Family Support Center’s Healthy Living and Lifestyle Group is free of charge and open to anyone. More information is available from the Family Support Center at 623-1888.
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What separates Kaia FIT from other programs is the combination of our intense muscle confusion workouts, nutritional guidance along with constant support from our certified coaches. Kaia FIT will help you achieve fast, dramatic results. Our whole-body approach to fitness and healthy living will make you leaner, stronger, more flexible, and give you the energy to be more effective in your daily life. Our Kaia classes are built on a foundation of progressions. We looked at full body sports (gymnastics, running, weightlifting) and developed a program that molds your body gradually into the athlete you were intended to be. What does it take to live strong and FIT? We start with cardiovascular endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, balance, accuracy and rest; THEN we add personal training in a group atmosphere to make you feel safe and comfortable at any level. With busy lives and a limited amount of time for exercise, we must be creative in our workouts, keeping you engaged and your body guessing. We never repeat workouts, since routine is the enemy to muscle growth and weight loss. But a healthy life doesn’t stop there. We target health and weight loss from a nutritional standpoint as well. We give you the tools to build a healthy relationship with food through our creative meal plans. We teach you all about healthy food choices and how to eat lean and green. For more information, check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and www.kaiafit.com
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New Image Nutrion Depot opened in June 2016 in the Grass Valley Plaza. BayLee and Garrett Kirkendoll, siblings from Arizona, opened and run New Image. They started saving money to open a business at age 14. At 17 they opened New Image because Garrett, who has always held an interest in fitness, couldn’t drive to and from Reno twice a month to get his supplements. They were just a little too young so their father, Lucky, was on all the paperwork until they were old enough. The duo sell sports supplements for weight loss, muscle gain and everything in-between. They continue to grow and stock more new and exciting products as well as give back to the community. They donate to local fundraisers as well as The Green Beret Foundation. Stop by and see them at 1038 Grass Valley Rd Suite E during open hours, Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Visit them on Facebook: New Image Nutrition Depot, or see them online at www.newimagenv.com.
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Dr. Paul Lords (left photo) and Brooke Waggoner (right photo) explained to Humboldt County School Board members their efforts to integrate mental health initiatives in the district for the good of all students. Mike Dennis (head of project AWARE) also helped but did not attend the board meeting.
Students’ mental health affects learning Different programs all have one goal By Joyce Sheen j.sheen@winnemuccapublishing.net
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Students in Humboldt County are currently blessed by services provided through three different programs, all aimed at making school a safe place to learn and giving students the skills to deal with challenges they face in their lives, as well as academically. Dr. Paul Lords — one of HCSD’s psychologists, Brooke
Waggoner — PBIS external coordinator and Mike Dennis — head of Project AWARE are working to ensure that the separate programs all work together for students. The PBIS program, (Positive Behavior Intervention and Support) seeks to set and teach behavior standards throughout every school and each classroom that result in predictable expectations and mutual respect among school teachers, staff members and students. Project AWARE seeks to train school personnel and community members to recognize when youth need help and then to make mental
It’s important to tame ‘fight or flight’ stress hormones
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The overall vision of The Center for Stress Management is to offer tools and guidance to folks who would like to take charge of their lives and their health by learning to handle stress in a healthy Rae Edwards way and find a sense of balance individually and within their community. This task can seem daunting given the uncertain state of political, religious, economic and social affairs world wide and within our own communities. When faced with a threat, actual or perceived, the sympathetic side of the nervous system lights up and prepares us for Fight or Flight. A serge of adrenaline and cortisol (stress hormones) are released,
health services available to students who need them. Instructional Consultation Teams within each school also give students extra academic support to help them excel. Superintendent Dave Jensen thanked Lords for helping integrate the efforts of all who are involved in these programs with the district’s psychologists, counselors and now, also with the social workers at several schools. The idea is to ensure all programs are working together toward the same goals and to integrate all of the programs so the students who need more support get that support while
breathing becomes quick and shallow, the heart rate speeds up, muscle tension increases, blood pressure elevates, energy is boosted, brain function is heightened with an increase of glucose in the bloodstream. The immune, digestive, growth and reproductive systems are not necessary to Fight or Flight and are therefore suppressed. This is meant to be a temporary situation. When the threat no longer exists, the body relaxes and returns to its natural state or homeostasis. If the stressor remains present, even if just in our mind, the body reacts as if the threat is in real time and remains in Fight or Flight mode. Over a period of time, the state of chronic stress takes it’s toll on our health, both mental and physical. Chronic stress breaks down the body’s ability to fight off disease and repair itself. The Center for Stress Management offers healthy ways to cope with the stressors in our lives. We can’t change the world and its chaos, but we can change the way we react to the chaos. We learn to control our thinking and shift perception. In doing so, we return to the inner peace that lives mightily within our being. Classes and private sessions are offered in yoga, meditation, breathing techniques, reiki and stress management. Feel free to call Rae at 623-0922 for an appointment or simply to chat about the offerings.
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One of the most common places to experience stress is in the workplace. It makes sense – some of us spend more time at work than at home. This one location keeps the rest of our lives afloat, so what happens there can have a lot of weight. Stress is a known killer. The body’s natural reaction to external cues can cause a person a myriad of physical symptoms, including, according to the
Mayo Clinic, headache, muscle tension, chest pain, a change in sex drive, fatigue, upset stomach and sleep problems. Additionally, stress can cause a number of mood issues. These, according to the Mayo Clinic, include: anxiety, restlessness, lack of motivation or focus, feeling overwhelmed, irritability or anger and sadness or depression. These can lead to behaviors such as overeating, undereating, angry outbursts, drug or alcohol abuse, tobacco use, social withdrawal and exercising less often. Combine all these and you’re on the fast track to an early grave. — Continued on Page 14 —
not overwhelming the available resources. Coordination and communication between all who are working in each of these efforts will give students the best opportunity to learn and progress. Lords and Waggoner explained how Project AWARE and PBIS both work on a tiered basis. All students will benefit from clear and predictable expectations. A percentage of students, perhaps 15-20 percent, will need additional support, which can be offered in small group settings. Of those, perhaps five percent of students may need individual services. The good news, they explained, is that evaluating and identifying the smaller number of students who need intensive services means those who need it most can get the support they need from the limited resources available. HCSD personnel and many other community members who interact with children have received training through AWARE in Youth Mental Health First Aid. In that training, people are taught to recognize a youth’s need for mental heath support. A need for support can be referred to school. Teachers and administrators working with students in the district’s schools that are implementing PBIS will also refer students who need extra support. PBIS and AWARE offer different levels of support depending on student needs. Most students, 80 percent, do well with the basic school-wide behavior expectations set out. Some students, 15-20
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Can biscuits and gravy be gluten-free? Yes!
What is Project AWARE?
As a part of President Obama's "Now Is the Time" initiative in response to school violence, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) funded a series of grant program. These were designed to train school personnel to detect and respond to mental illness in children and youth. Several research studies have shown that training in Youth Mental Health First Aid improves knowledge, reduces stigmatizing attitudes, and increases first-aid actions toward people with mental health problems and challenges. A Project AWARE grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has enabled the community to better support its young people. Humboldt, Lander and Pershing Counties will collectively receive approximately two million dollars a year for the remaining four years of the federal grant. percent need some extra support recognize their singular purpose through social skills groups or is to help all students achieve— group counseling. A few students, especially those students at-risk,” and some families, about 5 per- Lords said. “The ultimate goal is cent, may need individual support student success.” and counseling. A database has been created to “While the mandates and aid communication between all who initiatives come with different are working to support students. It names, different funding and dif- will help insure that students don’t ferent timing, it is important to fall through the cracks.
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Winnemucca shoppers know Khoury's Market is a great place to buy fresh produce, delicious meats and fresh fish and all the other needs for the family's meals. But many do not know that Khoury's also has a wide array of gluten-free items that are perfect for those on special diets. From Bob's Red Mill to King Arthur Flour and Grandpa's Kitchen, there is a shelf of gluten-free wonder to appeal to any home cook. There are just some things which are very hard to make gluten free, and that light and flaky buttermilk biscuit you’ve loved for years is one of them. Here's a great recipe from Grandpa's Kitchen, and uses their Gluten-Free Flour.
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cup Grandpa's Kitchen Gluten-Free Flour 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar 1 T. sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 c. oil 1 egg, slightly beaten 1/2 c. buttermilk (can substitute sour cream)
Stay one step ahead of diabetes and help protect against vision loss (BPT) - Managing diabetes can be overwhelming. Between remembering to take your medications every day and carefully watching your diet and blood sugar levels, it can be hard to feel like you’re in control of your disease and not the other way around. And even when you think you’re on top of it all, there are other complications of diabetes that can be forgotten or placed on the back burner, such as eye disease. Estimates show that one in ten U.S. adults with diabetes have some form of visual impairment. For example, uncontrolled blood sugar levels can cause damage to blood vessels in the macula, a region of the retina located at the back of the eye. This area is important for the sharp, straight-ahead vision we need to read, recognize faces, and even drive our cars. These blood vessels can leak fluid and swell, resulting in diabetic macular edema (DME), an eye disease that has the potential to cause severe vision loss and even blindness. Common symptoms of DME include the appearance of blurry or wavy vision, and can happen at any stage of diabetes. Rosa lived with diabetes for 30 years before she was diagnosed with DME. “The vision in my right eye had been blurry, and it was making it harder to do the word search
Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine dry ingredients. Add wet ingredients and stir until blended. Drop by large spoonfuls onto greased baking sheet. Bake 12 to 15 minutes. Makes 6 to 8 large biscuits.
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puzzles I enjoy. I knew I had to do something before my vision got worse, so I made an appointment with a retina specialist, who gave me a dilated eye exam. “I was surprised when he told me that I had blood and fluid in my eye and diagnosed me with DME.” The good news is early detection and treatment of DME may help protect your eyes against vision loss. Rosa now encourages others to visit their eye doctor regularly. “Seeing is important-you only have two eyes so you have to watch them, especially if you have diabetes. That’s why I have a dilated eye exam every six months. If something’s not right, I want to know about it as soon as possible so that I can do something about it.” Put your eyes first and schedule a visit with your eye doctor for a yearly dilated eye exam. For more information on DME and how to help protect against vision loss visit www.DiabetesSightRisk.com.
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Flex Fitness adds healthy motivation in member challenges By Cheryl Upshaw c.upshaw@winnemuccapublishing.net
Tony Jimenez, owner of Flex Fitness, is taking a new approach to fitness. By incorporating challenges and incentives into the gym’s fitness programs, Flex Fitness is expanding its clientele and pushing them to new heights. Last June, Flex Fitness added 18 stationary bicycles to their space. Along with these came a series of spin classes, taught by five different instructors, six days a week. “Each instructor is different in their own way, and unique in their own way. They each have their own routine that they do,” Jimenez said. He went on to say that he had been pleasantly surprised by the enthusiasm of the gym’s male clients for the new spin classes. “Once you start doing it, you find out it’s a great workout. It’s easy on your joints, your knees, your lower back. You can easily burn 600-800 calories in a 45 minute class.
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Add focus with a fitness challenge! Enrolling in a fitness challenge with a specific start and stop date will give you the extra focus to add just one or two more workouts with a keen eye on training towards those goals. When the bikes were brought in, so too were several treadmills, a step mill, new benches, hammer strength equipment and a continuous rope machine. The gym has continuously expanded since its opening three years ago, and has effectively doubled its equipment in the intervening years. “Everything we’ve done, we’ve just put it back into the
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Billie Sapien, manager and spin class instructor at Flex Fitness, poses by their new stationary bicycles. gym,” Jimenez said. The rope machine has become one of the most popular machines in the gym, according to Jimenez. To use the machine, the user pulls on the rope at varying levels of resistance, for between 30 seconds and a minute per level. “It’s an upper-body workout. You get your forearms involved, you get your biceps and your triceps and shoulders and your back. And doing that seems pretty easy, but once you’ve been on it for a minute, it can get pretty exhausting,” Jimenez said. The rope machine is also being used to raise funds for Casey Lopez, a former Winnemucca resident woman fighting breast cancer. Participants are asked to make a $10 donation to “Pull for Casey” and contribute to the costs of her care.
Additionally, the top leaders for the rope challenge will be given prizes from Flex Fitness. Last year, Flex Fitness introduced its 12-week Body Transformation Challenge. The latest iteration is the biggest yet, according to Jimenez. Flex Fitness is giving away eight trips to locations such as Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan. There are four vacation prizes available for the male competitors and four for the female competitors. “It’s not necessarily a weight loss competition – it’s a full-body transformation. Whether it be weight loss, muscle added, or both,” Jimenez said, “We’ve had pretty good participation with that.” He added, that the competition was “fun and exciting for everybody” because it catered to many different fitness goals.
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Resistance training a must for Lovelock senior Class available three times a week at Pershing County senior center By Debra Reid d.reid@winnemuccapublishing.net
Alone among the dining room tables and chairs, Joanne Talcott performed an exercise routine as Pershing County senior center staff prepared for the lunch crowd. The 85-year-old didn’t mind being the only participant while extending her arms and legs in a manner that Talcott says has kept her active, healthy and strong. “It strengthens me and my muscles. This isn’t like other exercise, they call it resistance training,” she said. “Do it if you can. I wish more would come to the center and do the class. I’ve told lots of people it would be to their advantage to come.” The resistance training exercise class is available three times a week at the Pershing County Senior Center and Talcott is sometimes joined by one or two other participants. Much more popular are the free meals and bingo games that attract an average of 55 or more people to the county facility each weekday morning.
Talcott has maintained the regimen since 2008 and strongly recommends that other seniors try it. The video instructor Glen Martin was about 90 years old when the tape was made and was a long time health advocate who for years led other senior citizens through his exercise routine three times a week at the Carson City Senior Center. Martin’s video still inspires Talcott to stay active. “Only thing is he passed away about a year ago,” she said. “They made this tape quite awhile ago. He had trouble and they put him in a rest home but he was close to a hundred (years old) when he died.” According to his obituary in the Reno Gazette-Journal, Martin died in December, 2015 at the age of 97. A former U. S. Marine Corp officer and Iowa farmer, Martin was also “an advocate, teacher and trainer for exercise and resistance training in Nevada especially for senior citizens (1983 to 2012).” Martin gained statewide recognition in 2002 when he was given the “Governor’s Points of Light” award. A Tai Chi video exercise class offered years ago at the Lovelock Senior Center was too difficult for her but Martin’s exercise video is at a more comfortable level, Talcott said. In warmer weather, she and her friends also take walks around the county courthouse in downtown Lovelock. “They used to have a Tai Chi class but that one was too much for me. It was pretty strenuous,” she said. Senior Center Director Jordan McKinney said she would love to have more people attend the exercise class and could easily move the tables to accommodate more participation. However, only a few show up. Unless the demand increases, she has no plans for more exercise classes or other activities. Contrary to what younger people may believe, many local so-called senior citizens still have busy schedules and many are either still working or staying active as volunteers somewhere in the community including at the senior center, McKinney said. “We used to have Tai Chi classes but then everyone’s schedule got crazy so we don’t do those anymore,” she said. “I usually just go by ear based on what people tell me they want to do. If they wanted to do Tai Chi again, we would do that but no one has expressed any interest in it.”
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Above and at left, Joanne Talcott, 85, follows a video exercise class three times a week at the Pershing County Senior Center. All county residents at least 60 years of age are eligible to attend lunch, breakfast on the last Friday of the month and the daily bingo sessions. Staff members deliver meals to home bound seniors but McKinney said she’s always looking for more volunteers to help serve meals at the senior center. To volunteer for the senior center, recycling center or other county programs, contact McKinney at the Pershing County Senior Center at 775-273-2291. She is also the county’s volunteer coordinator.
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accounts can help. The Chrome extension StayFocused is a great tool, here. • Another tool for focus is the Pomodoro technique, which breaks productivity into 25-minute increments. There are a number of apps a person can purchase and cute tomato-shaped timers you can buy and place on your desk to help you manage the technique. • Eliminate decision fatigue by planning lunches, outfits and tasks ahead of time. Don’t waste your limited willpower on little things like choosing a blouse. • If you’re having problems with a coworker, ask them to lunch and see if you can work it out. You can involve HR or a trusted higherup to mediate, if necessary, but sometimes, sitting down for a meal and hashing things out one-on-one can go a long way. If all else fails, quietly update your resume and catch up with your references.
Cont. from Page 10 When things are little tense at work, here’s what you can do: • Don’t forget the connection between body and mind. Make sure that you’re doing the minimum to keep yourself sane and on an even keel. Drink plenty of water, go to bed on time, get some exercise and eat good food in moderation. It sounds a little trite, but think of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs – you can’t solve problems at the top of the pyramid if you don’t address the ones at its base. • Is it that you don’t have enough time, or that you’re not great at managing it? If you are overloaded, ask your boss to help you prioritize your tasks and let them know when you have more than you can handle. If you struggle to manage your time, using a good calendar app and turning off your social media
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The four numbers you need to know for heart health Every year, more people die of heart disease than any other cause. Frighteningly, your risk of heart disease depends on some factors that are simply out of your control, like your age and your family’s health history. But other risk factors, like smoking and your level of physical activity, are well within your grasp — and could in fact make a big difference. “About 80 percent of the time, heart disease is preventable,” says cardiologist Suzanne Steinbaum, a spokesperson for the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement. “Education and awareness are empowering because with that information we can change outcomes of heart disease.” That’s why the AHA wants you to know these four very important numbers:
• Your blood pressure • Your blood sugar • Blood Cholesterol • Body mass index Taken together, these stats can help you and your doctor keep track of your personal risk of developing heart disease. To find out where you stand, you’ll just
need some standard blood work taken at your next appointment. “We have to take a big-picture look at preventing heart disease,” Steinbaum said. “That includes family history, how were eating, how we’re moving, and these numbers, which are a reflection of those lifestyle choices.”
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Winnemucca Domestic Violence Services (WDVS) is dedicated to providing victims and their children with a safe environment free from violence and fear of violence while educating the community on the signs and effects of domestic and sexual abuse. It is the goal of WDVS to advocate for victims of domestic violence & sexual assault as they take control of their life, making choices to empower themselves while becoming selfsufficient. One in every four women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. It is estimated that 835,000 men are victims of domestic violence annually. It can happen to anyone regardless of age, gender, social standing or sexual preference. At WDVS we offer multiple services to help victims become survivors. We are the only domestic violence shelter in Humboldt County, offering not only emergency nightly shelter but also longer temporary housing for victims of domestic violence including women, men and their children. WDVS’s highly trained advocates can assist clients with safety planning, protection order assistance, individualized advocate support, housing assistance, legal support & referrals, food, clothing, hygiene products, transportation, relocation and referrals to community programs. We also have the funds to pay
for counseling for victims and their children to help them deal with the trauma that they have endured. At WDVS we not only help clients with their immediate problem but also help them form a support system and provide complete wrap around care. WDVS offers a FREE Survivors of Abuse Support Group, meetings are every first and third Tuesday of the month 6 - 8 p.m. There is also a FREE Spanish Peer Support Group for Survivors of Abuse that meets the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month 6pm-8pm. Both groups meet at our office, 50 Melarkey St, child care is provided free of charge. WDVS invites you to attend our first Victims’ of Crime Resource & Recovery Expo on April 8th at the Winnemucca Convention Center 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Come and learn what resources are available to help you if you are ever a victim of a crime. The Expo is FREE! There will be informational booths, yoga demos, self-defense demos and lots of free goodies will be handed out! Contact WDVS at (775) 6251313. Visit them online at www. winnemuccadvs.org, or via email at: info@winnemuccadvs.org.
Summer sun and skin safety Sponsored by Barrick Turquoise Ridge Summer weather is an open invitation to explore the great outdoors … and to potential skin hazards like prickly heat, sunburn, chlorine rash, sun poisoning, skin cancer, bee stings, and mosquito bites. Insects like warm weather, and Larry Millikan, MD, professor emeritus in the department of dermatology at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, says that global warming is extending their seasonal visits. Take these steps to protect your skin as you enjoy the warm weather.
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Warm weather brings out bees and wasps, and bee stings and wasp stings are potential sources of trouble for those who are allergic. An allergic reaction can range from itchy hives to a very dangerous condition called anaphylaxis, which requires a self-administered injection of epinephrine. If you
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are not allergic, bee stings will most often heal by themselves. To relieve pain and itching and prevent infection, remove the stinger and apply an ice pack to the area for 15 to 20 minutes once per hour for the first 6 hours. Elevating the area of the sting will also help decrease swelling. To avoid bee stings, try choosing fragrance-free products, and never swat a bee that lands on you.
Sunburn
Fall asleep in the sun and your unprotected skin can develop a sunburn so severe that it’s like a second-degree thermal burn that can even lead to a secondary infection, Millikan says. Chills, rash, and nausea are common sun poisoning symptoms. Treating sunburn that has gotten to this level may require antibiotics and cortisone. To treat minor sunburn, try a cooling soak in the tub, along with an over-the-counter cortisone to soothe the inflammation. The best treatment for sunburn is prevention – always use sunscreen and wear hats, sunglasses, and protective clothing when you're in the sun.
Fast facts about type 2 diabetes By the American Diabetes Foundation
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, your body does not use insulin properly. This is called insulin resistance. At first, the pancreas makes extra insulin to make up for it. But, over time your pancreas isn’t able to keep up and can’t make enough insulin to keep your blood glucose levels normal. Type 2 is treated with lifestyle changes, oral medications (pills), and insulin. When glucose builds up in the blood instead of going into cells, it can cause two problems: Right away, your cells may be starved for energy. Over time, high blood glucose
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levels may hurt your eyes, kidneys, nerves or heart. Some people with type 2 can control their blood glucose with healthy eating and being active. But, your doctor may need to also prescribe oral medications or insulin to help you meet your target blood glucose levels. Type 2 usually gets worse over time – even if you don’t need medications at first, you may need to later on.
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