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Health Central Hospital is here when you need us. Stay out of the ER this Summer
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of all U.S. ER visits take place in the summer, the season when trauma injuries are most likely to happen.
Enjoy summer safely:
Wear a helmet, life preserver or a seat belt
Limit alcohol consumption
Grill with a buddy
Leave fireworks to the professionals
Common injuries seen in the ER include: ATV, bicycle or motorcycle accidents
Boating or swimming accidents
Grill or firecracker accidents
Falling from ladders
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2016.
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Allegiant Experts NATIONAL NURSES WEEK opens in Windermere Allegiant Experts LLC has launched Windermere’s first independent legal nurse consulting practice. Founded by Legal Nurse Consultant Jessica Schmor, Allegiant Experts provides services to help attorneys successfully navigate the complex medical issues found in medical-related cases. “While attorneys are experts on legal issues, Allegiant Experts provides experts on medical and nursing practice as well as the health care system,” Schmor said. “Allegiant Experts organizes and interprets the large quantity of befuddling medical records involved in a medical-related cases for attorneys and investigators.” Often, a legal nurse consultant is the only person on the legal team looking at the medical records and, as such, plays an important role in identifying the medical issues. Although legal nurse consultants generally work with attorneys, they also work with clients, judges and juries to interpret and present complex medical issues in an understandable way. For more, call Schmor at (407) 217-5831 or visit allegiantexperts.com.
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CONTACT US The West Orange Times & Observer and Windermere Observer are published once weekly, on Thursdays. They provide provides subscription home delivery. The West Orange Times also can be found in many commercial locations throughout West Orange County and at our office, 720 S. Dillard St., Winter Garden. If you wish to subscribe to the West Orange Times, visit our website, OrangeObserver.com, call (407) 656-2121 or visit our office, 720 S. Dillard St., Winter Garden.
First Baptist Church and Foundation Worship honored the nurses at Florida Hospital Winter Garden during National Nurses Week May 9 to 13. The nurses received cookies to thank them for their dedication to those in need. From left: Danielle Jones, Suma Kuruvila, Karen King, Emergency Department Nurse Manager Devry Aldaz, Director of Foundation Worship Deb Terry, Director of Clinical Operations Patricia Price, Caitlin Hurt, Christi Mowdy and Lauren Ulmer. highest maternal mortality rate of any industrialized country in the world. More than two women die every day in the U.S. from pregnancy-related causes. “The American Dream” can be viewed at bit.ly/1rgLrJO Joseph, who provides services to uninsured women, is also featured on CNN’s “Every Mother Counts.”
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Jennie Joseph, executive director for the Winter Gardenbased Commonsense Childbirth Inc., is featured in a new documentary called “The American Dream.” “The American Dream” is part of the “Birth is a Dream” project from Paolo Patruno, an Italian social-documentary photographer and videographer. The United States has the
Community Health Centers Inc. recently relocated the Eatonville and Rosemont centers to a new medical and dental center in Orlando. The 16,000-plus-squre-foot center, at 7900 Forest City Road, Orlando, offers pediatrics and family medicine, as well as dental services for children and adults. In addition, the center will offer pharmacy, optometry, behavioral-health services in the near future. Community Health Centers provides health care services to insured, uninsured, un-
derinsured, and underserved children and adults within Central Florida. It accepts Medicaid, Medicare and most private insurance plans. The centers provide care to more than 60,000 patients each year in the Apopka, Bithlo, Forest City, Lake Ellenor, Leesburg, Meadow Woods, Pine Hills, South Lake, Tavares and Winter Garden communities. For more information, call (407) 905-8827.
Orlando Health merges two cardiology groups Orlando Health Heart Institute’s two cardiology groups have joined to form one of the largest cardiovascular practices in Florida. Mid-Florida Cardiology Specialists and Orlando Heart Center began the merger process in April. Named the Orlando Health Heart Institute Cardiology Group, the new combined practice consists of 42 physicians, 280 team members and 13
locations throughout Central Florida. “Orlando Health’s longstanding relationship with MidFlorida Cardiology Specialists and Orlando Heart Center has allowed us to provide excellent cardiac care to the community,” said Cindy Reed, chief operating officer, Orlando Health Heart Institute. “Together with the practices we have shared many firsts in medical treatments and advanced uses of technology, research studies to advance future cardiac care, and unique clinical programs and community initiatives to help in the fight against the nation’s leading killer for women and men. The merger brings the practices together in a new way to strengthen care delivery.” Patients will see benefits from the merger, including enhanced access to quality cardiac care with additional office locations, efficient physician manpower allocation and improved program development. For more, visit orlandohealth. com.
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Inspired Living set for fall opening The new senior living facility will utilized GPS technology to help track both patients and staff members. JENNIFER NESSLAR STAFF WRITER OCOEE What
drew Michael Sparks to Inspired Living at Windermere was the concern of the company, Validus Senior Living, to care for residents. “We put our faith and beliefs in — you take care of your residents and your staff, and everything else will take care of itself,” Sparks said. Inspired Living at Windermere, a new senior-living facility coming to Ocoee, is scheduled to hold its grand opening Sept. 13, with residents moving in shortly after. Currently 17 residents are committed to move in. The living center, at 1061 Tomyn Blvd., Ocoee, will offer
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Easterly, the director of sales, is the technology that will be used in the facility. Each resident and staff member will receive a bracelet that residents will use to open their doors. The bracelet also operates as an emergency-call system called Skynet for residents to use. The GPS system on the bracelet
enables staff to track where residents are, to make sure they are safe. The system also tracks staff location. “We know at any given moment where every staff person and any of the caregivers are located — so if we have a resident who is in distress or has fallen, we can locate the closest staff member
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MICHAEL SPARKS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Sparks has worked in the healthcare industry for 16 years. During his time in the industry, he has worked in marketing and sales, as a regional director and as an executive director. He recently relocated to Central Florida from Chicago.
and locate them…to attend to that resident,” said Cindy Crowley, operations development director at Validus Senior Living. “It provides a higher level of accountability for staff, but it also gives us a higher level of security for our residents,” Easterly said. The community offers a pool, tiki bar, off-leash dog park (the community is pet-friendly), salon and fitness center, bistro, full restaurant, country kitchens area where residents can get together, fitness center, on-site walking trail, on-site rehab, salon that offers manicures, pedicures and hair, themed-activity rooms, weekly housekeeping and laundry services. A fishing pier sits
next a man-made pond, which will be stocked with fish. Transportation is available for residents’ appointments and off-site activities. Independent and assisted living are blended together in a three-floor building, and memory care has its own separate space and entrance. Additionally, the facility has an association with the NFL Alumni Association, which will help accommodate former athletes and provide sports-themed areas. Contact Jennifer Nesslar at jnesslar@orangeobserver.com.
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When construction is complete, residents will have access to a pool and tiki bar. Top: This fishing pier will allow residents grab their fishing poles and enjoy the pond, which will be stocked with fish.
SARAH EASTERLY, DIRECTOR OF SALES Easterly has worked in health care for 15 years, with the last 10 dedicated to senior care. Her experience ranges from home care to assisted living and memory care.
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Dr. Gregory Gordon The popular pediatrician and father of nine wrote a book that answers common new-parent questions. AMY QUESINBERRY RHODE COMMUNITY EDITOR
As a pediatrician, Dr. Gregory Gordon became familiar with the questions first-time parents asked: How do I get my baby to sleep through the night? Is my baby eating enough? Why isn’t my baby (rolling over, crawling, cooing …) yet? He was answering the same questions over and over, so he created a website, gregorygordonmd.com, for his young patients’ parents. In 2014, he compiled all the questions, answers and information in a book: “Raising Good Parents: A Guide to Your Baby’s First Year.” “The ideas and concepts presented in this book are not new or unique,” Gordon said. “They are honest, straight-forward, tradi-
tional approaches to address the most common parenting issues. They have been repetitively tested in my practice and in our home.” The book is divided into chapters that coincide with the firstyear check-up ages: newborn, 2 weeks, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months and 12 months. Topics in each section are intended to help prevent future problems, he said. Gordon has written a few chapters of his next book, which will help parents with the toddler years. Gordon is something of an expert in the field of child rearing; he and his wife, Maggie, have nine children ranging in age from 19 years to 10 months. Their second child just graduated from high school. And although Gordon
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ABOUT DR. GORDON Board-certified in pediatric medicine, Gregory Gordon earned his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine. He completed his pediatric residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Children’s Hospital of Birmingham. He has been a pediatrician with Pediatric Associates of Orlando for 17 years. The company was purchased in 2015 by Physician Associates, which is owned by Orlando Health, and it continues to employ the same doctors and staff. Offices are located in Ocoee and Orlando. Gordon’s commitment to healthy children extends to the
does not come from a big family, his wife does. “I married into a good, Catholic family,” he said. “I married No. 9 of 12.” Children always have played an important role in Dr. Gordon’s life. He knew when he was 10
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swimming pool, too. He has served as chairman, and is currently a board member, of The Gift of Swimming, a nonprofit organization in Winter Garden created to provide pool-survival lessons to underprivileged and mentally or physically challenged children.
years old that he wanted to be a pediatrician. And he loves living in the community he serves. “I like being a hero at Publix,” the Windermere resident said. “I know pediatricians who intentionally work in Lake Mary and live in Windermere so they don’t
have to see their patients. But I love it.” He has been named Best Doctor and Best Pediatrician by local publications, and he attributes that to the fact that he has found his calling and he gets to be himself every day. “If you like what you do, you’ll do well,” Gordon said. He loves interacting with his young patients and their parents, and he is rarely without a smile on his face. He is grateful for attentive parents who call the office or immediately take their children in instead of waiting until an illness or injury has progressed. In general, parents worry about doing a good enough job at parenting, he said. “When we’re 20, we think we will be better parents than ours were,” Gordon said. “Then about a month in (to parenthood), we hope we’re as good as our parents. I think we worry that we’re inadequate.”
GORDONIAN WISDOMS Gordonian Wisdom #16: Your children will begin to misbehave in public once you have a website that gives discipline advice. Gordonian Wisdom #24: The greatest challenge of parenting is to enjoy the stage your child is in. It is OK to look forward to the future, but don’t wish the present away. Gordonian Wisdom #31: I don’t expect all of my patients to love me; I just want them to like me more than their dentist. Gordonian Wisdom #51: Parenting isn’t for sissies. Gordonian Wisdom #61: You can either have a 3-year-old or family secrets, but not both. Source: Gregorygordonmd.com
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treats patients, he seeks to make medications a last resort. Visconti, who practices under an acupuncture license at Visconti Acupuncture and Natural Medicine in Oakland, is one of only five in Florida who holds a doctorate in naturopathic medicine, which focuses on holistic care of the body. Many patients come to him with chronic illnesses — fatigue, insomnia, stress, thyroid disorders — many of whom have tried unsuccessfully to manage their ailments with medication. Visconti takes a whole-body approach in treating patients. “You’ve got the thyroid — which is working for metabolism, you’ve got the adrenals — which is your stress hormones, and then you’ve got the sex hormones,”
“You’ve got the thyroid — which is working for metabolism, you’ve got the adrenals — which is your stress hormones, and then you’ve got the sex hormones. Those three are like a three-legged stool. When one of those go out of balance, it tends to throw the other ones out of balance. So that will drastically affect everything in the body.” — Michael Visconti 208404
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something they don’t want to do or say something they don’t want to say. All hypnosis is is basically self-hypnosis,” Visconti said. “What I primarily use hypnosis for is to teach a person self-hypnosis to help them manage their stressors, anxieties, and (it’s a) way they handle life better.” SEEKING LICENSURE
Visconti holds a four-year naturopathic medical degree, equivalent to an MD. He graduated from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine with a doctorate of naturopathic medicine in 2001 and then received his master’s degree of science in oriental medicine in 2003 from Florida College of Integrative Medicine.
Florida has not licensed new naturopathic physicians since 1959; however, Visconti is working to re-open licensure in Florida. In the meantime, he practices under an acupuncture license in the state and keeps his naturopathic license up-to-date in the state of Vermont. In states that do have licensure, naturopathic doctors can act as a primary-care physician. By 2020, there will be a shortage of 20,400 primary-care physicians, provided that the U.S. health care system stays primarily the same, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. As the need for primary care doctors grow, Visconti believes Florida — and other states that don’t currently license naturopathic physicians — will become more willing to license naturopathic doctors. “There’s definitely a need for this,” he said. Contact Jennifer Nesslar at jnesslar@orangeobserver.com.
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UV INDEX Dr. Michael Steppie and his team at Associates in Dermatology are yearly sponsors of Fox 35’s UV Index to help educate the public about the risks of sun exposure. The index includes five levels, from green (low) to purple (extreme). The business’ blog at dermorlando. com explains each level:
GREEN, 0 TO 2, LOW UV INDEX: A low index reading means that going outside presents a relatively low danger from the sun’s UV rays for the average person. But, even on the lowest-risk days, it’s important to wear sunglasses and use a broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every single day, especially if your skin tends to burn easily. Also, avoid bright surfaces such as light-colored sand and water, as they can reflect UV rays and intensify exposure.
YELLOW, 3 TO 5, MODERATE UV INDEX: On moderate risk days, seek shady spots when spending time outside, particularly between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., when the sun is most directly overhead and its rays are the strongest. Wear protective clothing, such as a wide-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every two hours and immediately after swimming or sweating. This is important even on cloudy days.
ORANGE, 6 TO 7, HIGH UV INDEX: Protection is all the more important once the UV Index hits orange. That’s because your skin and eyes are at significant risk of harm by sun exposure. Limit your time outside, particularly between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and if you do go out, stay in the shade. Wear protective clothing, including long pants and sleeves and UV-blocking sunglasses.
RED, 8 TO 10, VERY HIGH UV INDEX: Take extra care when heading outside on red days; unprotected skin and eyes can burn quickly and the damage can be irreversible. Minimize your time outside, particularly during the four-hour stretch when the sun’s rays are most potent, and always wear UV-blocking sunglasses.
PURPLE, 11 OR HIGHER, EXTREME UV INDEX: When the UV Index registers in the purple, it’s best to spend your day inside, particularly during the four hottest hours. If you do go out, double up on all recommended precautions, including wearing UV-blocking sunglasses, as unprotected skin and eyes can burn in minutes.
Summertime
SKINCARE AMY QUESINBERRY RHODE COMMUNITY EDITOR
The Florida sun can be brutal to one’s skin, especially in the summertime, causing everything from premature aging to skin cancer. Associates in Dermatology, with locations in Ocoee and Dr. Phillips, has created a blog at dermorlando.com that answers questions related to skin-related topics, including summertime skincare, sunburns and skin protection. Skin is the body’s first line of defense from exposure to the environment, Steppie said. It is the most susceptible to receive damage from the sun’s radiation. Skin cancer often starts with DNA damage. To protect the skin, Steppie and his team suggest avoiding the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.; wearing light-colored clothes that cover well, including a widebrimmed hat and sunglasses; and using a broad-spectrum sunscreen. “But while it’s critical to apply sunscreen every day, it’s also important to understand that not
all sunscreens are created equal,” Steppie said. “That’s because many of the sunscreens found on store shelves are filled with chemical sun filters that can actually do more to harm than help your skin. These chemical-based sunscreens can actually trigger pigmentation, making your complexion look uneven and aged.” The dermatologist created a line of sunscreens that he says are formulated “with a superior, pure physical sunscreen, micronized zinc oxide, that provides broadspectrum, SPF 50+ protection from both UVA (aging) and UVB (burning) rays.” Zinc oxide reflects light away from the skin, he said. These sunscreens are also weightless, fastabsorbing and residue-free, and the spray version is water resistant up to 40 minutes. Melanoma, the deadliest and most common form of skin cancer, is responsible for 75% of all skin cancer deaths statewide, Steppie said. Contact Amy Quesinberry Rhode at aqrhode@orangeobserver.com.
Dermatologist Dr. Michael Steppie suggests ways to keep your skin protected during the harsh Florida summer.
WEST ORANGE COUNTY LOCATIONS Associates in Dermatology has 14 offices in Florida, including two in West Orange County: n Ocoee — 530 Ocoee Commerce Parkway, Ocoee n Dr. Phillips — 7932 W. Sand Lake Road, Suite 202, Orlando
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It’s summertime in Florida, and that means
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ummertime in Florida is in full swing, and so is the influx of bugs that comes with it. With this year’s focus on the Zika virus scare and the mosquitos that carry it, it is important to know how to both avoid and prevent the bugs and diseases that might come with them. Additionally, people with allergies to certain insects should take extra precautions during the summer months, especially during dawn and dusk when the presence of bugs is more prevalent.
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Orange County Mosquito Control, based off Conroy Road near the Mall at Millenia, offers many services to county residents and works to educate the public and control the mosquito population. OCMC has a working lab where researchers examine mosquitos and mosquito larvae found within the community, which allows it to target trends and diseases and take actions necessary to help protect the public. To control the mosquito population, OCMC has trucks mounted with insecticide sprayers — approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency — and
will go around the county spraying where necessary. It also has 27 traps that are checked three times per week to identify the types of mosquitos in the area, as well as daily inspection and treatment of breeding sites. With everything listed above, it plays a key role in educating the public about the unwanted pests and mosquitoborne diseases, such as Zika. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in Florida, there are currently at least 128 reported cases of the Zika virus, which accounts for 21% of all reported Zika cases in the United States. All cases to date have not been acquired domestically but rather while traveling abroad. The Zika virus is primarily spread to people through mosquito bites, and symptoms include fever, rash, joint pain and conjunctivitis. Although the illness is usually mild and symptoms subside within a week, it has been linked to severe issues such as microcephaly and pregnant women should take extra caution to protect themselves from being bitten by mosquitos. Kelly Deutsch, acting manager of OCMC, said many people associate OCMC with simply spraying insecticides, but in reality it is not the best way to help with the spread of mosquitos and
WHAT IS DEET?
DEET is the active ingredient in most insect repellents and is available in those products in the form of liquids, lotions and sprays. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, DEET is registered for consumer use and is designed for direct application to skin. According to the EPA, DEET was developed in 1946 by the U.S. Army and works not by killing the bugs but rather by making it more difficult for bugs to smell humans. “Approximately 120 products containing DEET are currently registered with EPA by about 30 different companies,” the EPA states. Orange County Mosquito Control Acting Manager Kelly Deutsch said some all-natural alternatives to DEET include lemon or eucalyptus oil, although these need to be applied more often.
the division needs the public’s help in preventing the pests. “It’s super important that everyone check things (such as) blocked gutters and go around their properties making sure, especially during the rainy season, that there is no standing water,” Deutsch said. “There are buckets that fill all the time or pet dishes are left out and mosquitos will find that and make it their home. More water means more mosquito production. Every single week, go out and empty those buckets and make sure the water is fresh.” Deutsch added that mosquitos primarily come out around dusk and dawn, so if you see mosquito activity in the middle of the day, it’s an indication that there is standing water close by that is the culprit. “They don’t have a far flight range,” Deutsch said of mosquitos. “They can breed in small amounts of water, like a soda bottle cap, so you have to look under your shrubs and make sure there is nothing there.” To protect yourself from being bitten, Deutsch recommended using a DEET-containing bug repellent and to wear longsleeved shirts and pants while outside. “I know its unpopular, but if you can wear long sleeves and pants that’d be really cool, but it’s hot out,” she said. “Wear light, loose-fitting clothing and repellent, and avoid peak mosquito times.”
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You see them everywhere — small mounds of dirt in grassy and sandy areas where fire ants call home — and are cautioned to avoid them. Especially in the summertime, when outdoor activities become more commonplace, it’s important to check the ground you are walking on thoroughly to ensure that you do not disturb an ant hill. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, fire ants attack anything that disturbs their mound, stinging and injecting venom. The bites and the venom that gets left behind may itch and burn, and although antipruritics such as Benadryl and lidocaine can help stop the itching and inflammation, it becomes much more serious when bitten by a large number of ants at once. The bites are typically small, blister-like sores that form within 24 hours, but can become a site of secondary infection and also cause severe reactions in hypersensitive people and those with allergies. Anaphylactic shock is one such reaction, which can be life threatening. Individuals can experience anything from nausea and dizziness to, in rare cases, coma. OSHA recommends being aware of your surroundings and avoiding standing on or near ant nests, as well as wearing boots or long pants to reduce the risk of a sting. If you are bitten, brush off the ants with a cloth and keep an eye on the bites over the next hours. Seek immediate medical attention, particularly if you feel short of breath or have swelling, OSHA officials state.
BEES, WASPS AND HORNETS
These flying, stinging insects are most abundant in the warm summer months, and their nests can be found everywhere from trees, under roof eaves, in mailboxes and on wall corners. Not only do bees, wasps and hornets get irritated when their nests are disturbed, but also they can be agitated by sweet-smelling perfumes or even sweat, according to the CDC. They thrive in areas where food is and areas near flowers and plants. Although first instinct upon being near a bee, wasp or hornet is to panic or to swat at it, the CDC recommends that people remain calm and refrain from swatting the bugs and agitating them. If a bee is in your car, slow down and open all windows in an attempt to let to bee fly out. Bees also release a chemical when they sting, which could attract others. To avoid being stung by these insects, wear light-colored, smooth-finished clothing that covers as much of the body as possible. To protect the facial and
cranial area from stings, wear a hat or scarf that covers as much of the face and neck as possible. The CDC also advises against wearing cologne or perfume, specifically banana-scented toiletries and scents, as honey bees do not like the smell of bananas. If stung, especially by multiple insects at once, get away from the area as fast as possible and go indoors or find a shady spot. Once safely away from the area, the CDC recommends washing the sting with soap and water and removing the stinger using gauze or cloth wiped over the area. Finally, place ice on the site to reduce swelling. Seek medical attention if symptoms worsen. ALLERGIC REACTIONS
When bugs are prevalent, those venturing outside also must be aware of the possibility of an allergic reaction. Often, allergic reactions are only topical and result in hives or rashes, but severe reactions can produce dangerous and potentially fatal outcomes. Anaphylaxis is the most serious of these reactions and can be caused by stings or bites from bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets and fire ants. According to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, anaphylaxis requires immediate medical attention and administration of epinephrine, as well as a trip to the emergency room. Symptoms include difficulty breathing,
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swollen throat, wheezing, chest tightness and vomiting. Visiting an allergist can help determine what, if anything, you are allergic to, and he or she can discuss with each patient the plan for prevention and treatment. Some forms of treatment include allergen immunotherapy or allergy shots. In case of emergencies, carrying around Benadryl or other antihistamine, which blocks the effects of the chemical histamine — a local immune response that causes inflammation. Antihistamines can be administered to help with controlling mild allergic reactions. Another option for those with allergies is an epinephrine injection, such as the EpiPen. The epinephrine injectors contain a measured dose of epinephrine, which is often used to treat anaphylaxis and other severe allergic reactions. The injectors consist of a spring-loaded needle that can penetrate the user’s skin and deliver the epinephrine to the bloodstream. Contact Danielle Hendrix at dhendrix@orangeobserver.com.
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s part of Healthy West Orange, an initiative championed by Orlando Health, the West Orange Healthcare District and Observer Media Group, we challenged students to make healthy living an integral part of their lives — and help win their schools some cold, hard cash. Students at Independence Elementary in Horizon West won $500 for the writing portion of the contest, which asked them to write essays answering the question, “How does your school inspire students to be healthy?” Students at Pine Hills Elementary won $1,000 for the video portion of the contest with their 90-second commercial showcasing their school’s healthy initiatives. Each school can use their winnings for nutrition or fitness related needs at their school.
Pine Hills Elementary students produced an inspired, sometimes wacky video showcasing their school’s healthy initiatives. To view the video, visit bit.ly/1syTK4S.
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My school is a wonderful place full of challenges and adventures. it is a place where healthy children learn and inspire others, where amazing teachers share their knowledge with wonderful students. Our school is a place that inspires students to be healthy every day. It is a proud school called Independence Elementary. In Independence, everyone should be healthy. Staying healthy is a hard thing that not everybody can do. The point is that it is important and people should do it. One little thing can cause a whole bunch of trouble if you don’t do it. For example: When someone eats too much junk food they get sick and sicker.
There are also many painful diseases that can be caused by not staying healthy too, and many people who never had those diseases don’t know how important it is to stay healthy. And I know that my school, Independence Elementary, does not want anybody to suffer in pain and have diseases. That’s why my school helps me and other students stay healthy every day! In Independence Elementary, the teachers are always there for you when you need them, the cafeteria staff makes sure every student have healthy meal on their plate every day, and the cooks make the best and the most healthiest food for everyone at lunch.
My school cares about us a lot. They treat us like we are their own children, and that is another reason why they try their best to help us stay healthy every day. We also learn to stay healthy in a fun way. Instead of doing stuff like 10 pushups every day, we play games that includes exercise. At P.E., we play volleyball or have really fun stations that everyone enjoys! My school helps students like me to find the fun in being healthy. I used to always find a shady spot and sit there through the whole P.E. time until I found out how much fun my friends were having at P.E. when they are exercising! So I decided to get up and try out some other stuff than just sitting there. I soon discovered how much fun it is when you’re getting some
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exercise and staying healthy. Eating food such as vegetables counts as being healthy too, and my school keeps us eating healthy food every day by making fun posters telling students what a healthy menu should include to make a healthy day and of course, everyone’s plate should include a vegetable, a fruit, dairy, grains and meat. What a delicious and healthy meal! I used to be one of the students who never ate vegetables, and those pretty posters changed my mind! You see: Being healthy is actually pretty fun, and if it wasn’t for this amazing school, I would’ve known anything about “healthy” in this exciting year, and this year is what I call a true adventure.
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Essential oils 101 Essential oils have been used for thousands of years and are loved by many people for their medicinal and cosmetic purposes. DANIELLE HENDRIX STAFF WRITER
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n a society that has its health care industry based largely off of Western medicine — the use of prescription drugs and surgeries to treat symptoms and illnesses — some people are looking to all-natural medical alternatives. And with the organic nutrition and home-remedy movement gaining traction, one large aspect of it is essential oils. “Essential oils are plant-based medicine and can be used as preventative to getting any serious illnesses,” said Roxanne Kasper, owner of Spa Affair in the Plant Street Market and in Windermere. “It helps keep your health in check and balance anything you’re currently working on.” There are 90 different essential oils, and they are primarily used to empower health in a person’s home and help naturally keep their health in check. Kasper said the oils do not necessarily replace medication but do have preventative properties. The oils come directly from their respective plants, and in each plant the oils might be extracted from a different part. Michele Miller, owner of Divine Wellness in downtown Winter Garden, said lemon and other citrus oil may be extracted from the rind, whereas oils from a flower such as lavender is taken from the flower petals. Other oils, such as frankincense, are extracted from bark resin.
“There’s more therapeutic plants, and sometimes you have to do research about companies with essential oils because there’s not a regulation, so you have to know your companies and know you have a goodquality, therapeutic essential oil,” Miller said. Every essential oil is antibacterial, but many have other properties as well and can act as antivirals, antiseptics and analgesics. However, Miller said it is important to exercise caution when using the oils, because they are very potent and come 50 to 100 times stronger than they are in their plant forms. A small amount of oil goes a long way for this reason. “It’s good to have safe practices with them and to be sure to dilute them using a carrier — anything from an oil or liquid enzymes, lotion, salve or epsom salts — because if you put it directly on your skin, they can burn your skin sometimes because they’re so strong,” she said. A BIT OF HISTORY
The use of essential oils dates back as early as 2000 B.C. in Egypt, where they were used for medicinal and beauty purposes. The Egyptians from ruling and royal families wore the most expensive and aromatic oils and perfumes, and priests used them to aid with spiritual enhancement. The use of oils also dates back to thousands of years ago in places such as India, Greece, China and Rome. Even in the Bible, at least 12 oils are mentioned multiple
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LAVENDER Used to help with relaxation and sleep or to stop itching and burning from bug bites and burns
the earth. They’re plants, and there’s nothing but the plant itself in the bottle. It’s all the nutrients of what our bodies were designed to consume.” USING ESSENTIAL OILS
PEPPERMINT Used to help with digestion issues, including constipation, nausea, diarrhea and more. Also used to help cool down the body and with fevers and headaches.
TEA TREE Used as an antiseptic to help heal wounds, including bacterial infections, cold sores and boils. Also used to help with congestion and earaches.
LEMON Used as a degreaser and detoxifier. Also can be used on bee stings to help draw the stingers out.
OREGANO Used as an antimicrobial to help fight off infections. Also used to aid in respiratory and digestive-tract functions.
times throughout both the Old and New Testaments, including frankincense, myrrh, cinnamon and cedarwood. In the New Testament, the Magi brought gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to baby Jesus. Miller added that during the “Black Death” plague in Europe in the 1330s, when doctors treated patients, they would put masks on their faces. The masks had beakers in them that were filled with aromatic herbs and oils to help protect them so that when they breathed in, they would be at less risk for inhaling the disease. Today, oils not only are used in perfumes and scents and as alternative and all-natural remedies,
but also are instrumental in aromatherapy. Kasper and Miller both agreed one of the reasons that might be associated with the trend in the use of essential oils is the rising costs and the pressure from the health care industry. “The health care industry is a trillion-dollar industry and over the years … there has been an increase in how much advertising prescription drugs receive, and it’s not uncommon for people to take (anywhere from) one to 10 or more prescription drugs per day,” Kasper said. “People are reaching for something new, something natural that comes from the earth, because these are gifts from
There are three main pathways in and on the body that essential oils can be administered through: the bottom of the feet, via diffusion in the hands or through an oil diffuser, and orally or internally. Essential oils can be sprayed or applied in many other places on the body, but under the feet is ideal due to the fact that there are thousands of pores and the oils will soak in to the bloodstream quicker. People also can buy diffusers that will diffuse and release the oil vapors into the air, which can then be inhaled. Because not all oils can be ingested, it is important to read the label on the bottle when deciding whether to take an oil orally. If the bottle does not have supplement facts on it, it means the oil cannot be taken internally. Kasper added people should not use oils that are in plastic containers, because essential oils will break down plastic. Instead, only oils in a glass or metal container should be used. In fact, she said if you put a drop of lemon oil on an inflated balloon, it would pop it within seconds. However, your body may already be filled with plastic, and essential oils can help detoxify it. “When we take prescription drugs, the capsule they use to encapsulate the drug is plastic, so we’re filled with plastic,” Kasper said. “A few drops of lemon oil in your water two to three times a day dissolves plastic. (Essential oils) are a natural way to address things you would normally take prescription drugs for.” “There’s a lot to learn about essential oils,” Miller said. “We teach a lot of classes from how to use them to clean, for first aid and for personal products. My whole purpose in it is to give people hands-on experience so they can advance themselves and learn.” Contact Danielle Hendrix at dhendrix@orangeobserver.com.
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Keepin’ it Kenpo Randy Kuhn, a professor at Stetson University and resident of Keene’s Pointe, is excited to take his lifelong passion for American Kenpo Karate and share it with children around West Orange. STEVEN RYZEWSKI SENIOR SPORTS EDITOR WINDERMERE Randy
Kuhn’s journey through the martial arts began more than 30 years ago, when Kuhn was a teenager — and it started because of a bully. “The bully said a derogatory comment about my mother, and that pushed me over the edge,” Kuhn said. “I put him in the hospital, and my dad said, ‘OK —
we’ve got to talk about this.’ … He wanted me to start taking martial arts.” As luck would have it, the physical-education teacher at the high school Kuhn attended also taught karate. Kuhn got involved, beginning a decades-long journey in the martial arts that ebbed and flowed alongside his studies in college — from his years as an undergrad at UCF to obtaining his doctoral
“In real life, what’s really going to happen? (Attackers) are going to be up close. How do you manage those reallife situations? That’s what Kenpo is designed for.” — Randy Kuhn
degrees — through a career as a certified public accountant that included high-profile work on the scandals involving Enron and WorldCom. Kuhn — who lives in Keene’s Pointe with his wife, Angela, and daughters Alyssa, 13, Jillian, 10, and Callie, 1 — has been a college professor since 2005, and with his latest position at Stetson University in DeLand set to require him to be on campus just two days a week, the longtime student of American Kenpo Karate recognized an opportunity. “As a college professor, I have a lot of (scheduling) flexibility,” Kuhn said. “I look at my schedule, and I’m like, ‘The girls are getting older and they really need to learn
the martial arts. Their father is about to be a third-degree blackbelt, so it’s time.’” That realization has led Kuhn and his wife to sign a lease in the under-construction Westside Shoppes, adjacent to Horizon West’s Lakeside Village development. There, he hopes to have The Kenpo Karate Chophouse up and running by January 2017. Until then, though, the seconddegree black belt is happy to train interested students — for free — alongside his daughters at his home. “Anyone who wants a head start — I’m training them for free the next six months,” Kuhn said.
ELVIS AND KENPO Randy Kuhn jokingly calls Elvis Presley his “Kenpo Uncle.” This is because Elvis was a dedicated student of American Kenpo Karate under famous Kenpo instructor Ed Parker. Parker also trained the trainer who later trained Kuhn, thus the humorous lineage between the Windermere resident and “The King.”
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Randy Kuhn was inspired to open a studio by his daughters, Alyssa, 13, Jillian, 10, and Callie, 1 (not pictured). KENPO FROM PAGE 20
Part of his inclination to take the leap and open a business has to do with Kuhn’s belief in equipping children and teens with the ability to defend themselves —
either against a bully or against a predator. That is why Kuhn is so big on American Kenpo Karate, which he said is best-suited to self-defense because of its focus on close-quarters fighting that actually occurs in real life.
“The whole purpose of Kenpo is to defend yourself,” Kuhn said. “In real life, what’s really going to happen? (Attackers) are going to be up close. How do you manage those real-life situations? That’s what Kenpo is designed for.”
With video of an attempted abduction at a convenience store going viral recently, Kuhn said it is imperative to equip kids with the moves to defend themselves — and the discipline to know when to act. “I have three girls; it’s important that they understand the situations that could occur and how to react in those situations,” Kuhn said. “It helps you with the selfconfidence to deal with adverse situations.” Kuhn also is seeking adults interested in becoming part-time instructors —whom he will train for free — once the gym opens. Furthermore, once the studio open, Kuhn’s wife, Angela, also will offer classes during the day for stay-at-home moms and for children with disabilities such as autism. Kuhn plans to offer need-based scholarships as well as “hero” discounts to police, firefighters, emergency services personnel and teachers.
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CONTACT RANDY Randy Kuhn is offering to train students for free at his home ahead of his studio’s opening in January, and is also looking for trainers who he would train himself, for free. To contact Kuhn about either opportunity, email him at kenpochophouse@ gmail.com or call him at 407-5798845.
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ZUMBA 7 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard St., Winter Garden. No class July 4. Move your hips and exercise in disguise. This is an exciting, dance-fitness class that features exotic rhythms set to high-energy international beats. Cost is $5 for residents and $6 for non-residents per class, or $40 for residents and $46 for non-residents per month. Children 12 years and younger may attend for $3 per class if supervised by an adult.
TUESDAY, JUNE 21 NEWBORN BABYWEARING WORKSHOP 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 21, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Join Babywearing International of Orlando to learn the fundamentals of babywearing and how to safely wear your newborn. Try out different carriers to find which is a good choice for you and your
family; or bring your own carrier to get help with the perfect fit. (407) 835-7323.
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AMERICAN LEGION BLOOD DRIVE 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, at the American Legion, Hugh T. Gregory Post 63, 271 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. Held in conjunction with Florida’s Blood Centers. Donors receive free movie vouchers. The post will be open with drinks, fruits and pastries available. (407) 656-6361.
TRI & RUN OF WEST ORANGE 4 ON THE FOURTH 7 a.m. Monday, July 4, at Oakland Presbyterian Church, 218 E. Oakland Ave., Oakland. The run/walk event will feature overall/age-group awards, as well as bib chip timing. Instant results available if you have the It’s Your Race app on your phone. Entry fee is $25 through June 25; $30 June 26 to July 3; and $35 on race day. For more, visit trinrun.com.
FAD DIETS: BUSTING THROUGH THE MYTHS 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, at the Roper Family YMCA, 100 Windermere Road, Winter Garden. This free nutrition series is about making all foods fit. In each session, you will learn how to improve your eating habits and how to make a healthier lifestyle work for you. Nutritious foods do not have to be boring and flavorless. Forget about the word “diet” and start
TUESDAY, JULY 5 TAI CHI 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, at the Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard St., Winter Garden. Monthly sessions will begin July 5 and Aug. 2. Cost is $50 for resident and $55 for nonresidents per month. For more, visit returntogoodhealth.20fr. com.
THURSDAY, JULY 7 FITNESS BELLY DANCE FOR LIFE 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard St., Winter Garden. Four-week sessions will begin July 7 and Aug. 4. This program is designed to incorporate technique, cardio fitness and weight training — all while learning the art of belly dance. Ages 18 and older. Cost is $5 for Winter Garden residents and $6 for non-residents per class. (407) 656-4155.
SATURDAY, JULY 9 TAKE A HIKE 2 p.m. Saturday, July 9, at Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete Trail, Oakland. This free hiking program takes place the second Saturday of every month. For more, call (407) 905-0054.
TUESDAY, JULY 12 LIFE INFORMATION FOR ELDERS 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E.
Silver Star Road, Ocoee. This series is presented by OCLS and Orange County’s Commission on Aging. Registration required. Call (407) 836-7446 or e-mail officeonaging@ocfl.net. Refreshments will be provided to the first 50 attendees. (407) 835-7323. COLORING HOUR FOR ADULTS 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando; and 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, at West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Life got you stressed? Turn off your phone, unplug your computer, and join us for an hour of stress-busting coloring for adults. All supplies are provided, or participants can bring their own. For men and women ages 18 and up. For more, visit womenintheartsinc. org.
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t least several times a week, a patient I’m seeing for the first time will share with me the following (or similar): “My feet are absolutely killing me! Can you make them beautiful?” I must confess that when I began practicing as a young podiatric surgeon in Chicago in 1980, I separated “beauty”
from “pain.” I was under the impression that beauty referred to the aesthetic appearance of the patient’s foot, while pain referred to the discomfort a patient felt when standing, walking, or running. One day, a patient finally explained the similarity in a way that made sense to me and today, I’d like to share it with you. Before I explain, I’d like to clear up a common misconception. Contrary to very popular belief, corns and callouses are not skin problems. Corns and callouses are skin symptoms of musculoskeletal deformities. Why do corns and callouses form on people’s feet? They are nature’s way of trying to protect the bone areas via thicker skin. If the corns and callouses are trimmed or medicated or padded, they will usually come right back. However, if the hammertoes or displaced metatarsal bones are surgically corrected,
the corns and callouses usually will disappear on their own without any trimming, padding or medication applications. Now, with that explanation in mind, let’s return to my explanation of the relationship between feet being cosmetically attractive and feet being painful. When people develop bunions, they usually also develop a callous beneath the bunion and often on the side of the great toe, as well. Bunions are often painful. When a podiatrist corrects a bunion properly, these callouses I just described usually disappear on their own. Why? Because the friction and pressure have been eliminated. The result is that the pain is gone and the foot is more attractive; two big benefits from one operation. Not bad! Let’s use hammertoes as a second example. People who suffer from hammertoes often find their toes hurt because the
tops of the bent toes rub on the toe boxes of the shoes. Corns often form on the tops of those toes again, due to friction and pressure. Now, when a hammertoe is surgically straightened, the toe no longer hurts because it no longer rubs on the top of the shoe. And, because the toe no longer rubs on the toe box of the shoe, the corn usually disappears. A toe that is straighter and no longer has a corn on the top nor a callous at the end is arguably more attractive. Have additional questions? See your podiatrist. DR. RICHARD M. COWIN IS A DIPLOMATE OF THE AMERICAN BOARD OF PODIATRIC SURGERY. HIS PRACTICE, LASER FOOT SURGERY SPECIALIST, IS LOCATED AT 7932 W. SAND LAKE ROAD, SUITE 106, ORLANDO.
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