August 2011 Lake/Sumter Edition - Monthly

Pressure VA What You're

About to Eat!

Hearing Aids are like shoes ... They come in a wide

variety of styles ... And one size does NOT fit all!

"Hearing Aids are as diverse as the people who need them. " Make sure you see one of our Lake County Hearing Clinic

Audiologists to get the Perfect Fit!

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Frank). Montoya, M.D. - Rosemary A. Cirelli, M.D., FCCP

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MAGAZINE

ntents August 2011

7 Our Family Cares for Your Family .

8 When a Cyst is a Risk

1 0 Do You Suffer from Sleep Apnea Syndrome?

12 Facial Rejuvenation with Volume Restoration

14 Take the Pressure Off

16 Vertigo Attacks and Balance

1 8 Consuming Acai Proved to be Beoeficial

20 What do Varicose Veins, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes mellrtus have in common?

Florida med~ la~;!iM ol!lcel. Find a C09Y 01 YOU' grocery 3nd OOf1V<1n;er.ce 1!Of ... a. _II.

22 The Dreaded Call

24 Massage Provides Relief for Headaches, Back Pain, Arthr~is and More

25 10 nps For Losing Weight After Pregnancy

26 You Are What You're About to Eat

27 Free Air Transportation

28 Community Coach of Central Florida

30 Spiritual Wellness COndition Of The Heart

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Your Heart is in good hands Providers are a s follows:

J Henry lesrnG$. MD. FAce · Samuel J Goss. 00. FACe

A!e~ A Caballero. MD, FAce . Mo;ses Fraifeid. MO, FACe . Miguel Bryc$. MD, FAce

'laishali Swami. MD, FAce . Theresa Milb. MD, FACe. Christ .... DeSantis, AANP

Ruth Paiano, AANP • Andrea C""'pben. ARNP

It's Time to Sparkle and Shine! In January, Dr. Mitesh J ivan joined our wonderful community. "I am proud to say; since joining the practice, I have had the privilege to meet a number of amazing patients in this beautiful com­munity." The practice consists of the original staff, the same wonderful team you have grown to love, and the quality and excellence of care has not changed. We have the same goal in mind: To provide optimal oral health care in a relaxed and comfortable sett ing.

MiteshJivan, D.M.D., M.P.H

2230 W Old US Hwy 441 Mt. Dora, FL 32757

O ffke: (352) 383-2959

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Our Family Cares for Your Family ...

D r, Joon Len7.e opened a dental practice in a small beautiful city. Mount Dora. Her plan was to Care

for the community as well as provide hcr patients with excellent denial care. As surrounding areas grew, so did the practice and all hcr paticnts became pa" of the family.

In January, Dr. Mitc~h Jivan joined our w<mdcrful community. "I am proud to say. since joining the practice, J have had the privilege to meet a number of amazing patients in this beautiful community." The practice consists of the original stafT, the same wonderful team you have grown to love, and the quality and cxcellencc of care has not changed. We havcthc same gool in mind: To provide optimal oral health care in a relaxed and comfortable selling.

Our Practice Offers a Wide Range of Dental Services; • Cleaning and Prevention • Cosmetic Dentistry - Gum Disease Treatment • Aesthetic fillings • Sedation Dentistry - Surgery - Bleaching • Crown and Bridge • Dentures - Extractions - Implant Dentistry • Root Canal Therapy - Veneers - No fee for Nitrous Oxide Sedation • Family Dentistry (ages 6+)

Quality Comprehensive Dental Care

" It is my top priority to provide gentle,

personalized care. Our entire dental

team is committed to providing you with infonnation to help guide you

through your oral health needs. I am a

finn believer in quality comprehen­

sive dental care, and I look forward to being a resource for the community."

As the practice continues \0 grow. we are planning on extending our office hours, as well as welcom­ing new patients. I would like to thank all thc patients J have met. and my dental team for wel· coming me tothe community and I look forward to serving you well.

TeSlimollill/: • After being patients of Dr. Joan for 24 years, [ am thrilled that Dr Jivan is here and the staff ha,'c stayed the same. My family is CQmfonablc with transitioning to Dr Jivan and hope to be his patients for another 24 years."

Joni Smith. Tavares. FL

Mltesh Jivan, D,M.D., M.P.H 2230 W Old US Hwj 441, Mt Dora, Fl32757

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Dr. ,\Iitesh )i>'lm

Dr. Mitesh )i\'(lll ... a< borll ill Luamh),a, Znmbia

and raised ill Tallahassee. At a young age, he

become ''ery imeresteel ill both biochemistry and heal/h. Ajier graduating ... i/h high hOllors from

Ulliversity of Miami with a Buche/or ofSciellce ill

Biochemistry. he emered into the Ph.D_ program

at Florida State Ulliversity. Fortullately for us. he decided demistry wouid be his ca"",r. While

allending No>'a Southeastern College of [kntai

MediCine for his Doc/oral/raining. Dr. )i<'lm also

obtailled a Masters ill Public lIealth, Sillce gradu­

atillg. Dr. );"an begall hOllillg his skills ill primM

demal procticrs around the Fort Lauderdale area.

... here hefocused all surgical aspects of demistry.

illcluding. among others. implam surgery alld

bone grajiing.

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When a Cyst • IS a Risk By Or. Christopher Stanley, MD, FACOG

n a recent Monday morning. a young wOman called my office in a panic_ Over Ihc weekend. she had

been SCen in the emergency rOOm with a complaint of pelvic plIin_ A fie' underg<Jing 3 pelvic uhrasound. she was told thaI she had an "ovarian cyst" and nceded to be secn by a physician as SOOn as possible. Uncenain of what a "cyst" was, this woman was now frantic, convinced that shc had ovarian cancer and would die ifnot seen immediately.

I sec this sccnario play Out scvcraltimcs a wcek and. fortunately, these patients are never in any monal danger_ I know hearing you have a "cyst" sounds frightening. but cysts are a completely nonnal finding in all wOmen who still have their monthly cycles. and a significant number Oflhose past their menopause. To hclp shed some light on the subject. this article will discuss the normal function of the ovaries. what constitutes a cystic ovary. and the treatment options available.

What is a Cyst? Every month. two or three weeks aller your period. the ovaries prepare 10 release an egg by fonning a follicle. This "cyst" nourishes Ihe egg and Ihen releases ;1 as the cyst ruptures. If the cyst fails 10 release the egg, or thc remains Oflh" egg follide do nQl dissolve, it can gTQW and ~Qme painful. II's al this point a pelvic ul1rasound will identify a cystic ovary as the source of the patient's pain.

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Do You Suffer from Sleep Apnea Syndrome? Lakeside Sleep Center

ore than 100 million Ameri ­

CanS of all ages regularly fail to

get a good night's sleep. If you

have !rouble falling asleep, sleeping through Ihe

night, or staying awake the neXI day, you may have

a sleep disorder.

II is estimated Ihal one-third of Americans have a

sleep diSQrder. If nQi treated, a sleep disorder can

lead to ehr<m;" fatigue, short tcnn memory lQSs

and the inability to accomplish everyday tasks.

Some sleep disorders can be life-threatening.

Although there are al least 84 sleep disorders, one

of the more life_threatening and commQnly knQwn

is Sleep Apnea Syndrome.

What is Sleep Apnea Syndrome? Apnea is a Greek word meaning "want of breath." There are two types of Apneas:

• Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS)

• Central Sleep Apnea Syndrome (CSA)

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS)

patients stop and start breathing while asleep

several to scveral hundred times per night. Each

occurrence lasts from at least 10 !;ceonds up to a

minute or, in some cases, even longer_

Central Sleep Apnea Syndrome (CSA) occurs when the Central Nervous System breathing pro­cesses fail to work properly_ All drons SIQP_

In Obstructive Sleep Apnea, What Causes the Airway to Collapse During Sleep?

• Excess lissue in the bac k oflhe airway, such as large lonsils or uvula.

• Dce reascd tone oflhe muscles holding the airway open.

• The tongue falls bac k and bloc ks the airway.

What are the SymptomS/Signs of Sleep Apnea?

• Snoring

• Dry mouth upon awakening

• Morning headache

• SQre throat

• Daytime dro ..... siness - falling asleep at inappropriate times, such as work, at Ihe movies or while driving

• Large ncd (male > 17'·, female > 16")

• Difficulty concentrating

• Mood swings. irritability

• Depression

• Loss of interest in sex

What are the Effects of Sleep Apnea?

• Oxygen saturation drops repeatedly Ihroughout the night. Typically these patients will have normal daytime oxygen Saturations.

• Fragmented sleep pattern with frequent awakenings

• Cardiac arrhythmias

• Night sweats

• Frequent night time urination

• Restless sleeper

People with Untreated Sleep Apnea are at a Higher Risk Factor of Developing the Following Conditions:

• High blood pressure

• Heart failure (CHF)

• Heart anac\:

• Stroke

• Fatigue related automobile and workplace accidents

• Decreased qualily of life

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1. Ncw" ...... tI ... • Akway ia open • AM flows fntety to IunQl

2. 0bItrudive ~"P Apnee • AJrvnty colap ... • BIodted air now

J. eMP T1w bnent • AiIway Ipllnted open • Air flows freely to lungs.

Specific Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

• ContinUOll.'l Positi,.., Air.o.'Iy Pressure (CPAP)

• lli · lcvclthcTapy is used for those pati""ts with difT~uhy exhal ing againSl CPAP

• In some se,~ cases. 5upplancnll.I oxyg"" may also be used along with CPAP or bi· le,...,l thera py

NO! "\'c ryone who snoorn hu SI« p Apno;:a. An o vernight o~imet ry, perfonned in the home, is an exce ll ent screening tool that a s leep study may be ind kated.

Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) and Periodic Limb Movement Oisordef' (PLMO)

PLMO • Th is ~ond;tion involves musc le twitc hes

lhal usually o<;cur every 20 to 40 seconds duri ng

s leep. This can .Iso include mcwc:mrnt oftbe arms.

This d isrupts your s l"",p and can lead to dayti me s leepiness.

RLS • This condition occun during wake. People

experience Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) in many

different " 'Iys, but a ll describe very Wlplnsant

-~y aawly" SCIISIItions that o«ur in the 1C'gS while they arc sining or lying still. especially at

bedtime. People " '110 suffer with RLS have a conSIml nm:IlO $U'Clch or ITIO\.., the Icp to gcc rid of the 1iC1\$I..

lion. During Ihe day. this can interfere with the l""gth

of ti me you can tnvel by ear. a irplane, or any other

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situation requiring you sit lIill for long periods of time. Asignificanl nwnbcr of people wilh RLS during " 'ue also are koown 10 ha"e I'LMD during sleep.

lakeSide SleGi) Center Can Help At the Lakeside Sleep Center. our sUl ff pmvidcs f;\'Iluation$, consultation$, testing and treatment of

Sleep Disorders. We also offer p.:Itimt support with mask linings and fol low up services.

Skcp Disorders do not ha,.., 10 diminish the quality of your li fe, The Specialists 11 the Lakeside Sleep Center

understatld the problems associated with losing sleep. and " .., have the tools and Icoowledgc 10 he lp you gain cootroL

If you ~t that you or _ you 10\.., has • slecp disoolcr. ;1 shou ld be investigated immodiatcly.

For more inrormation pkasc COOIatl the Lakeside Sleep Center al (352) 343·99-13.

SL[~ LAKESIDE SLUP C[NfU

1!76 Nig,.u.S.l. r....,t , T .... /fl., f L 32778

352-343-9943 www.lakepulmonary.com

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FTlm' Monro' .... ,.,O l)r; MontO)'tI has 17 yean uperienu in lhe ...Mical field. Ifr founded LaAe Pulmonary Crilical Care in 1996 ,,111, the miuion 10

impro'''' PQlimu' quail'ty 0{ life "'ill, academic and e.·ide/lCe·based meJieine. l)r; MOIlIO)'D COIrtplNed his

""I_ry erilical Cllre L ___ ___ -.J fellowship Iraining 11/ The

Medical CoIlf'ge of Pennsyl''DnitJ and his inlental medicine residency al Fiegerald Mercy Calholic Medical Cen/fr in Darby. l'enltS),I''Qnia,

l)r; MonIO)'tJ is boarrJ certified in ""Imonary and criliral care and boarrJ unified In $Ieep medicine, lie CIIrrently sen~ as Ihe dircclOr of rtJpirolory and crilical CllI1! fit Florida lIospi/a/ lIa/erman and belongs 10 Ihe American Callege ofC/tes1 PhysieiollJ and Ihe American Academy of Sleep Medicine,

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RoumaryA. Ci~II~ MO, FCCP Dr. CireJ/j has bun a

10 yetlr.r, She Lake Pulmonary

CO"" in 1997. During Dr. Cir"''':, leMure as an ouiSlanl professar 01 Medical CO/[f'ge of PenllJyl''Dnia (MCP). she mel l)r;

Montoya. "'ha wOJ Com. '--___ -'--.J pleling his fd/o ..... llip in

pulmonary and critical care medicine. In addilion 10

her leaching res{lQnsibililies she did research in aslhmo. Prior 10 joining Ihe MCP faculty. her fr/. la .. 'ship lraining "'OJ al TIIomas Jelfenon Uni.'(':r. sity I/aspilalfrom 1991 la 1995 where her research fOCllSM on Adull Respiralory Dis/reJ.J !;,)·ndt'fJIM .... "'(':/1 as .... Ihma. SIre graJu"tedfrom MCP in 1987. "'here she rompleled her inlernal medicine Imining and laler ran its medical clinic. Dr. Cirelli is board unified in fU'lmonary and crilical care medicine and boarrJ unified in sleep mediCine. D~ Cirelli has served "5 Ihe Chief of Medical Slaff at norida HaJpilal II '>/entlan and cu,.,..,ntly sen'(':;J on lhe 800rrJ af Dir«lors as "'ell OJ mulliple commit/us there, She is a Fellow ill Ihe America" College of Chesl PhySicians and be/MgS 10 LoU/Sumler Medical Society nnd Ihe American Thoracic Society a"d Ihe American Academy ofSlup Medicine.

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Facia Rejuvenat'on w th Volume Restoration By Fernando G_ serra. MO_. FACS

I n the ficldofplaslie surgery, for many years the main focus regarding facial rejuvena­tion consisted of addressing the loose excess

skin that accumulates Over lime from the cffe<:ls of gravity, chrQnic sun exposuI\'\ and the aging process itsclf. Excess skin issues within the forehead. eyelids, checks, jawline, and neck result in coarse transverse lines within the forehead. sagging skin within the upper eyelids, lear trough defonnilics in the lower eyelids. nasolabial folds between the cheeks and nasal rcgi{)ns. and mari­onenc lines around the lower lips. or course, these stigmata of the aging process Can be corrected with traditional plastic surgical procwurcs such as forehead hfts. upper and lower blepharoplas\y. and facclifts, all of which arc routinely performed on appropriately selected patients with great results_

Over the past several years, plastic surgeons have berorne much more awan: of another profound change in thc aging face: volume deflation of the face. In addition to the accumulation of excess and sagging skin. poople also lose the superficial fat in thcir face " 'hieh also greatly contributes to the aging process. A youthful face is typically wry plump and smooth. especially within the eheek regions_ A volume depicted face appears older and gaunt. With this improved undcntanding of the aging process, the field of plastic surgery is more complete now with 0C11CT techniques for volume restoration.

Restylanee and Juvederme - Natural Volume Restoration In the old days, plastic sUI&eons used collagen injec­tions 10 fill in fine lines within the face. espe<.:ially around the mouth. This has been replaced " 'ith the newer hyaluronic acid products such as Restylane and luvedenn_ This is a naturally oe<.:urring sub­stance in our bodies with the most concentration found in the skin. making it a very natural choice for volume restoration_ Noallergy testing is required and the results last approximately 6 months. The best usc of HA's are for the lines and folds within the lower face and for upper and lower lipcnhancement_

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Rlldlelilio· - A Newer Softer Tissue Fillor A newer soft tISsue fill er c" led Radie" e has .. 10

become extremely popular over the pa:;t few years as wen. RIW:!,esse h as been touted as a sem! ·penna· nent so ft II Slue fill er b ecau,e its effect, typI cally lasl up 1<1 18 months It oo nsi,t, of at hid:: de,.- gel very

"m,lar 1<1 HA'I, but WIth the addition of mmute calcIum cryst .. s, whICh of oou ... ~ au a naturally occumng substance m Our bodi~s. ~ pr~senc~ of the calcIUm aystals allows for a latllce or fran~· work for new collagen to form for a longer lanmg result Becalse of ,ts th,cker chaactensuCl. Rsd'ene has been most effecllve for cheek enhance· menl by placmg ,I a b,t more deeply !nlo the fac,al I! ssues for amore youthful ,mooth appear,."e

Structurel Fet GrBftlng Offers Febuleuli Results For a m ore permanent ,o lution. ,tructural fal grafll ng has been refined ov er the pa,t few years w,th fabulous results. The Improv~m~nt m fat graft halVe'lIng. gen~e handhng ofth~ liVIng fat gralls. and precIse gufung t""hmqu~s WIth mIcro cannulas has relllit ed 10 much improved results The rerulls after volume restornllon wllh structural fal graft,ng Wlth,n th e face ar e often .... en more

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dramallc th ,.-, the trad!lIonal procedures COnCen trall ng on ,kin re,ection. The L!plVage fat grafung system ha, been us ed In my practIce for malY year, with safe and conSIStent re,ults. The system gently h ,.-vests the fat from the hip orthi gh regIon, collect · Ing th e fal' graft, ......:thin a very fine mesh WIthin the h,.-vesllng 'ynng e while gently wa,hmg away the excess tlu,d ,.-,d oiL The faI' gralls au then trans· ferred dm,ct\y into grafhng synnges WIthout dtrec~y h,.-,dhng the fragtle ad,pocytes for a mOre ,mproved graft S\JfVlval. II's nol bran IIIrgery. but there , s certamly ,.-, an to performmg nruClUrai fal' grafung $afe1y with beaut,ful cosmetiC results

To learn more, visit Central Floncla P1asllc Surgery at wwwdr,erra.comor calI 352·259·0722or l ·800 A NEW YOU

urgery www.drsara.rom I 1-800-A New You

Fernando G. Serra, M.D, FACS Fernando G Serra MD FACS IS a board c,,", ­lied plasti c SIIrgeon He found ed Cmtr .. Flonda AiSIIC SUrgery ,n 1998 WIth office, aI'

L""e Sumler Landing In The Villages and the Citrus Tower In Clermont For more mfonna­tion, he C<r1 be reached at wwwdr,erra.com or 1-800·ANewYou

Dr Serra 'pecllli1zes In several procedure,. !Deludmg brellSt enlafiemen~ brea,t lift,. brellSt reconstruction. tummy tuck< (abdolltlnoplu;y~ Smarthpo and hposucllon I-!J.s ene<mve lnllrong. eye for aesthellc beany; personahted SUVlce, ,.-,d dlDlc"

excellence merge to let p .. ents lUst like you look and reel your best He helps people gam

a healthy. yoUlhful feel,ng and re""h thelT ""'­thelle potenlla

Dr. Serra spent his hfe 11 Bu,hnell, Flonda After gradualmg fi"om South Sumter County Hi gh School as dllS. Valedictonan, Dr. Serra partiClp ated In the presllglous lUlUor Honors Progn." at the UlUverl!ty offlorida, a 7 year combmed B S ·M D Program AM COffi ­

pl~lIng hlJ M D In 1992, Dr Serrathen com­pleted Ins 6·year plash c surgery re ... dency a lhe Oh,o Stale Umvemty In Columbus, Omo

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Take the Pressure Off By Dr. Ramah Wag;w

Y OU rise OUI of bed wilh your lower ba<;k throbbins. II fcds ro SQ"

you'd rather lie back down or drop 10 your knees to alleviate Ihe prl'SSurc. That morning cup of coffee will have \0 wail; Ihe pain is to inlel\SCl thaI ,,'alking \0 Ihe kitchen becomes an impossible task.

Whether you spend your Iby moving fumilul'l: or sining in an office chair. you're prob;Ibly nO S1r'lnger \0 lower back pain . Ahhough problems ,an arise anywhere in the spine, thc lo ..... er back is a common site for pain. As a maner of fact, 85 pereent of Americans will suffer incapacitating lower back pain at SO~ poin! in their lives. It is a major cause of disability and missed workdays.

Whenever there·s hard bon!: (fUShing soli rom-e. your mu.scles cramp up and you f. ll over. The sooner you gel the prtSSUIl' off the nCT\·e, the quicker tItc: pain will 80 away. What an: your opIions?

Many people go to the hospital. where typically . n MRI Or x-ray is perfonned. Doctors may diagnose you wilh a disc problem or a pinched ncrve, but diagnosis alonc does not heal the problem. Then they scnd you home with pain medicine or muscle rclucrs. treating the symptoms rather than the true causc. When you rt.1n out of pain medicine. )'W' re back to square one. With that C<)mc$ the insecurity of wondcring ..... hen that debilitating pain will strike again. Will it be !he next time you bend o,·cr Or the nexltime you risc out of bed? You simply don't know.

You un also opt 10.we a ,,";rop,actor. Consider the following data from a four-year study con­dueled by Web MD. The ",,",y was taken follow­ing nearly 1"'0 million patients - 700,000 palients were on • helllllcaTe plan that included chiropractic care campaTo:(! to I million patients on a hcalthea,c plan lhal did no! include chiro­practic carc.

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• Chiropractors cut the cost of treating back pllin by 28 percent compared 10 those who did IIOt have chiroprnctic care.

, !lack surgeries were reduced by 32 perccnl - I in every 3 - people _ and hospitalizations were reduced by 41 percent.

• The study found that!he Jl,tisfllCtionl"llte with chiropnctic care was an ll$Iounding 95 percent.

You are not forever doomed 10 lo",·c. back pain. ChiropracTOrs can find the cause of the nCrvC that's being damaged and can tate the pressure ofT. You will experience increased quality of life and you can quickly return to IIOnnal everyday activities . · ............................. ..... ... ....... .

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Vertigo Attacks and Balance By Or. James M. DavenpOrt. F-AM. CCVA

You rollover in bed, look up at Ihe sky, or turn quickly while walking and, suddenly, it hits like a tornado, leaving your head spinning like a top.

B enign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (SprV) is the most cOmmOn

peripheral vestibular diwr<!cr, Nearly

all patients with this diwrdcr pre!;'!n! wilh Ihe complaint of episodic dizziness (vertigo), most of lhem reporting that their vertigo is provoked by

head movement. and in SOme cases the patient Can actually specify the exact head movement that causes their symptoms. BPrV occurs in adults of all ages; however ;1 is most commonly found in middle aged and elderly individuals. h is

uncommon in children. and never reponed in a child under the age of II years. BPPV occurs sJ'Ontaneously in most cases, but may follow head trauma, labyrinthitis, Or ischemia in the distribu­tion of the anterior vestibular artery.

Symptoms of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) causes dizziness due to debris which has collccted within a part of the inner car. Just like cholesterol clogging up your artery to your heart potentially causing a heart attack. SO too can little canals become clogged with debris in the inner ear result­ing in episodcs of vertigo anacks. Symptoms can include severe dizziness, blurred vision, imbal­ance, and even nausea. Ifit occurs often enough, it Can make it nearly impossible for its victims to function, resuhing in the inability to get out of bed, drive a motor vehicle. or function at work.

You can think of this dcbris as ··car rocks:· Chemi_ cally. car rocks are small crystal deposits of calcium carbonate. They arc derived from struc­tures in the inner Car called "otoliths'· that have been damaged either from infection, head injury, or other disorders of the inner car. Perhaps crystals form. in a super saturated solution (endolymphatic fluid) found in the inner car. Another thought is that the inner car tissue breaks down due to advanced age.

Head Trauma Is a Common Cause The most common cause of SPPV in people under the age of fifty is head trauma. In seniors. the moSt common cause is thought to be the degeneration of the vestibular (balance) syStem of the inner car. Benign Paro~ysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is also secondary to the degenerative effects of Meniere·s Disease. However, in at least half of all cases. BPPV is '·idiopathic" whieh means it occurs for no known reason.

Activities. which can bring on symptoms. can and will vary in each individual: however symptoms are almost always precipitated by a positional change of the head with respect to gravity. An

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intermittent pattern of occurrencc is the typical situation. Benign Paro~ysmal Positional Vertigo (SPPV) can be present for a few weeks, disappear, and then the episodes corne baek again.

The problem begins when tiny structures break off the walls of the inner car. After these particles float into the adjacent fluid filled semicircular canals, they promote a sense of imbalance and form together into tiny clumps. When an individual gets up or lies down, the clumps slide back and forth in the canals, acting like plungers that push and pull the fluid. This rushing motion bends the tiny hair cells Ihat help regulate balance. in tum triggering the sensation of dizziness.

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Good Reason To Eliminate It Quickly Unronunately. the most common 1TIll!Iagement of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPy) is to ""'ait it out." A stralegy rationali~ by many clini· cians bccau!;e BPPY is benign and usually !;elf limited. However. BPPY can be $everely incapaci­tating. reiJUlting in the inability IQ get out of bed. time loss from work. dri"ing, and it may occur wilh and mask other OlologiCliI or neuroIoeical diseases. ThUs. then:: is good reason to eliminate: BPPY as soon as possible.

Medicatiort5 often prescribed for ireatment of vertigo arc Medizine or Anive" . They are generally ineffective " 'hen it comcs to preventing the vertigo attacks and can haye side effects of drowsiness. This only adds to the risk of falling. IIO'NC'~. thQc medications ~ often prcso;ribcd IQ take only " 'hm the III~ks orepisodes occur.!IO it's nO! 1 treatment. rattler. it drugs the balance system until hopefully the vertigo subsides.

RCpe1itious habituation therapy (Cawthorn Cooks ley) can be only minimally effective, and. if the p.uiem can tol=le it: however, many don'\. The problem with this approach is it is designed to increase the tolerance IQ the vertigo a\lacks TlIIhcr than eliminaling its callSC. SpontanllO\lS remission of BPPY is common. but for those patients in which lhe episodes peTSist. the symptoms can be annoying. frustraling, disruptive. and can often lead to signifi­cant changes in rIO""al daily activities.

Three Effective Treatments tor BPPV The Canalith R<:"pQ:5itioning Trealment (CRT). Ihe Libcnlory Maneuver. and Brandt-DaroIT Exercises _ these trealments are safe and simple, and can provide inunc::diale relief of !he ''CfIigo sympto<m for many patients. Each lKa!m('nt works best for a specific type of BPPY, !IO it is necessary to be properly diagnosed in order to have the righl scmi­cin:ulltr canal identified and type of pathology in order to Klcclthe appropriatc one .

BPPV is a Common Disorder and Can Be Treated with Safe and Simple Procedures Disorders. which can be associated with episodes of vertigo attacks, could be 1 unilaleral weakness or non function of !he balance systcm(s). infeelion of !he inner ear. vasculltr issues, multiple Klcrosis. or "cstibulltr schwanooma (a benign lumor on the ner..-c). 10 name a few. BPPY is a common di.....mer. and it can be trealed by ~fc and simple procedures thaI can bring immediate relief in many patients. Stleclion of Ihe appropriale type of lreatment depends upon idcnlification of the type ofpathology

The Canalilh Repositioning Procedure (Epilcy or Semon. Mancu-.~·s) "''as dc\'Clopcd for !he Deed ora DOO-in''II5i\'C trcatmcnI of Benign Paro~ysmaI Posi­lional Yertigo (BPPy)' HO'A-'CYer, since Ihc:sc adjUSl­mc:nts require ongoing judgments based on real-time observations of the patienl, its procedure should not be relegated to unsupervised or untrained personnel. If properly diagoosed. !he resolution rale can be over 90% using these mancuVCT$. with only lW. ofthc ~l,'ed cases of vertigo all...,ks reoccurring. If Ihis occurs. !hen !he Canalilh Repositioning Pnx:edun: can be simply n:pc:atcd often wilh excellent results. .I<)\O'CYtr, if 1101. !hen further balance tc:s\ing may be nccdcd in the fOl111 of Vldoonyst.agmOgnlp/ly (VNG) to rule out any peripheral or central disorders_

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by a licensed Audiologist trained in balance disor­ders, ENT physician, and Olherhcalth care providers (physiealtherapist).

Recently. " 'c saw a palient who was in therapy for 10 yean because of her I'C-O«Urring ,·ertigo. with little 10 no resolUTion or her symptoms. It wasn't IIntil " 'e rc-oommendcd . balance study (VNG) that it was diagnosed and confirmed lhal her left balance system was non·functioning and no therapy, except medications. may relieve her symptoms.

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Consuming Acai Proved to be Beneficial By Nahma GabfB, M,D.

P eople who are overweighl. particularly tlx>se with excess <.:I'nt",1 adipose ti5llU<:. are at risk of developing dysfunctions in

lipid and glucose mClabolism resulting in a propen­

sity for cardiovascular disease and/or typc-2 diabetes. This cluster of symptoms. which includes

elevated blood pressure, elevated fasting blood glucose levels. elevated triglycerides and reduced levels of high_density lipoprQiCin choleSi"",I, has

been defined as metabolic syndrome

Oxidative siress, which is an imbalance between

the generation of free radical species and the activity of anti-oxidant defense mechanisms, is thought to be (llle of the underlying mechanisms behind the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes associated with obesity. Subjects who are

obese are more likely to have highcr I"vels of oxi­dative stress than those of nonnal weight. In

addition, weight loss is associated with a decrease

in oxidative stress. f un her, analysis of endog­

enous anti-oxidant protection in subjects with

metabolic syndrome indicate that it is depressed

And. subjccts with mctabolic syndrome also tend

to display an increase in oxidativc damage,

mcasured as clevated lipid pcrox idation and

elevated protein carbonyls. O xidative SlTess has

also been shown to enhance insulin resistancc and

it has been suggested that antioxidant therapy may

reduce insulin «,sistance in diabetic patients.

Diets which are high in fruits and vegetables. a«, repol1ed to increase plasma antioxidant capacity. In addition to vitamins C, E and bcta-carotcne, fruits and "egetables contain phenolic compounds that contribute to their antioxidant capacity. The inverse relationship between fruit and vegetable intake and the risk of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes has been associated with antioxidant capacity of these foods and in their phenolic content. Preclinical studies have reponed that polyphenolics com­pounds hav" beneficial effects on glucose absorp­tion, insulin levels and lipid metabolism.

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The Study A study was conducted with 10 overweight adults (EMI <: 25 kglm2 and S 30 kglm2) who took 100 g

a~ai pulp twice daily for I month. The study end­points included levels of fasting plasma glucose.

insulin. cholesterol. triglycerides, exhaled (breath) nilTic o xide metabolites (eNO) and plasma levels

of high sensitivity C-reacti"c protein (hs-CRP), The response of blood glucose, blood pressure and cNO to a standardized mcal was detcnnined at

baseline and following the 30 day treatment .

la~e/Sumter Edition· August 2011 &Well SS 19 The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect ofa~ai fruit pulp on risk factors for metabolic disor­ders in overweight subjects. The a~af palm (Euterpe oleracea MaTI.), which is native to South America, produces a small, black-purple fruit which is edible. The fruit has recently become popular as a functional food due to its antioxidant potential. Although several studies have been conducted in vitro and with animals. little is known about the potential health benefits in humans aside from an increase in plasma anti-oxidant capacity. Metabolic syndrome is a condition which is defined by a cluster of risk factors for cardiovaseular disease andlor type-2 diabetes. Preliminary studies indicate that a reduction in reactive oxygen species can assist in the normali1.ation of the metabolic pathways involved in this syndrome.

Reducing the production of reactive oxygen species is hypothesized to assist in the normaliza­tion of metabolic pathways that lead to the onset of diabetes, endothelial dysfunction and cardiovaseu­lar disease . In a test of that hypothesis. thi s pilot study was designed to evaluate the effects ofa pro­prielllry preparation of a~ai pulp in overweight subjects who are at risk for developing metabolic syndrome. Several studies have been conducted on the effects on a~ai preparations in vitro and in animals, but linle is known about its effects on humans. Epidemiological and experimental studies point to the potential benefits of antioxidants in ame liorating the risks of cardiovascular disease and diabetes type II , however the results from clinical studies with antioxidant vitamins have been equivocal. The study measured endpoints before and after administration ofa~ai pulp foronc month. Mcasurements included levels of fasting plasma glucose. insulin. cholesterol and triglycerides. Exhaled (breath) nitric oxide metabolites (eNO) and plasma levels of high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) were measured as indicators of inflammation. The response of blood glucose. blood pressure and eNO to a standardized meal was also determined.

Study Results Subjects were included if they were 18-65 years of age, had a BMI :! 25 kg/m2 and :5 30 kg/m2 and agreed to all study visits and procedures as well as not to initiate/change any exercise or diet programs during the study. The subjects mean baseline (prior to consuming aeai) fasting glucose level was 98.0 ± ]0. I mg/dl, which is on the uppcrcdge ofnonnal (70 to 99 mg/dl). After one momh administration of the

a~ai pulp. the mean fasting glucose level decreased significantly to 92.8 ± 10.9 mgldl. The mean plasma fasting insulin levels for the group decreased from 8.9 ± 54 I-lU/ml at baseline. to 6.7 ± 33 ).IUlml (p - 0.017). Con­sumption of a~ai reduced total cholesterol from 159 ± 37 mgld l to 142 ± 28 mg/dl. Con­sumption ofa~a i al so reduced the levels of low densi ty lipoprotein (LOL)-eholesterol from slightly elevated to within the optimal range. Levels of high density lipoprotein (HDL)­cholesterol did not change significant ly fol­lowing intake of a~ai. The ratio of total cholesterol to HDL-cholesterol. obtained by dividing the HDL cholesterol level into the total cholesterol. was reduced from 3.79 ± 1.0 al baseline 10 3.42 ± 0.9 after treatment. There was no significant change over time in levels of very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) cho­lesterol or triglycerides.

In this uncontrolled pilot study. consuming 200 g per day of a proprietary a~ai formulation for 1 month reduced fasting levels of plasma glucose, insulin, and total cholesterol compared to baseline levels in a cohoTl of 10 overweight adults. Administration of a~ai for 30 days also

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attenuated the post-prandial glucose response (AUC) following a stan­dardized meal compared to the pre-treatment response. A~ai was administc-red safely. without adverse events. The results of this study suggest that conducting a larger plattbo-controlled trial to detennine the effects of acai on risk

factors for chronic disease is warramed.

This study is a pilot study that enrolled only ten panieipants. Therefore. larger and higher power studies are needed to confirm these preliminary results. The full study can be found online at www.nutritionj.eom.

To receive maximum benefits from acai berries it is imponant to consider the select formulation and packaging. To maintain quality. dry freeze prepa­ration is preferred. In this case. the old saying "You get what you pay for" rings true, avoid cheap aeai products. they generally aren't prepared and packaged using to the same quality as more ben­eficial and expensive products.

If you woold like more Information about tlle benefits of conwming aeal Of more information about the st\Idy please contact Dr. GaMel. Editor-ln ·Chlef of the Nuttilion Joumal www.mllritionj.com.at 352-315-4111

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What do Varicose Veins, high blood pressure, high cholesterol

and diabetes mellitus have in common?

I fyou have been told that your varioosc Ycin~ are cosmetic or pose no immediate threat or that your swollen achy legs arc just Some­

thing you are going to have 10 live with, you might want 10 reronsider your optiQrls_ A number of patients have presented in the past months wilh com­plications of their varicose veins including clotting off of the veins (thrombosis) with progress;.;," to DVT and or with external bleeding from thcir

varicose veins: One patient bled On the pool deck, anoIherbledon the noor in Walman, and a third bled in her bathtub (figure 1). What all these patients and scores of other share in COmmOn is the faet that until the specific complication oc<:ul'1'ed. they had no severe JHlin or real disability from their varicose veins, Most did complain of achy or swollen legs, itching, heaviness. throbbing and heat over the "eins, although none had what they would call ''painH,

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With the modern, minillllllly invasive technique of endovenous ablation available for the treatment of these palients' problems. It may he lime 10 change the way we approach venous insufficiency.

Many pali"n!! have traditionally ocen told Ihal as long as thei r $wQllcn, discolQrcd legs d'm'( hun or their varicose veins are nOl painful. clotted or

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bleeding that they should leave thcm alone, So. is one to oonclude that active trealments should be offered only for medical conditi.,"s which are painful Or have progressed to the pain! of compli· cations? lIypertension has earned the nick name of ~/he j'i/en/ killerH due 10 the fact that many patients with high blood pressure are unaware of their condition until a screening blood pressure revcals a high reading, Untreated or undiagnosed high blood pressure leads to premature heart attack, kidney failure. stroke and death, Similarly, active treatmcn! of high c holesterol through weight loss, dietary modification, exercise and medication when appropriate has been shown 10

reduce the risk of stroke, hea" attack and deaths !'Clatre to hardening of the aneries_ S<;reening blood tests for high cholesterol are routinely per· fonned a pan of an annual medical evaluation after the age of 40, Physicians arc no/likely to advise their patients with high cholesterol that they should wait until their first hean attack or stroke before considering ac~ivc therapy.

The same can be said for the treatment of diabetes meni~us. Tighter blood sugar con~rol wi~h dietary modifi· cation. increased physical activity and medications when needed has been shown to slow ~he progression of a variety of complications of diabetes including retinopa­thy (eye problems), neph­ropathy (kidney failure). neuropathy (numbness and tingling in the feet) as well as atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). Logic dictates a proactive approach to patients with diabetes to reduce the chances of 1hese complications.

Venous insufficiency is a mc.:!ical problem. much like the abovementioned conditions and may be time we start treating it more aggressively. Earlier

diagnosis and intervention where appropriate may reduce the long term consequences and complica_

tions of venous insufficiency such as thrombosis. bleeding. skin changes and ulceration. The modern. minimally InvaSIVe technique of

endovenous ablation has made this possible.

Of the estimatc.:! 35-40 million adults in the U.S. who suf_fer from symptomatic superficial venous insufficiency. or venous renux di!;Ca!;C. the

majority have symptomS and signs which cause significant discomfort . Until 2000. Ihe only treat­

ments available for patients with significant saphenous vein insufficiency were compression ho!;C. high ligation and stripping. The latter tWO

treatments were often considered too invasive for patients wilh symptoms other than bleeding veins Or non-healing leg Or ankle venOuS uicers .

Thus most paticnts with venous insufficicncy were

advised to wait until the end complicalions

occurred before considering anything more than compression hose. The landscape of venOuS insuf­ficiency treatment was transformed dramatically

by the introduction of endovenous ablation (scaling veins with heat rather Ihan vein stripping) in 1999. The radiofrcquency catheter system was

the first s~tem approvc.:! by the FDA in 1999 and the LASER system for endovenous ablalion

received FDA approval in 2001 .

Over the past decade. our understanding of venous insufficienw has been greatly improved as endovenous ablation has been applic.:! with excel­

lent results 10 patients with SOnte of the mOre advanced stages of venous insufficiency. Superfi­

cial veins other than the great saphenous vein. such as the small saphenous vein. intersaphenous vein. anterior accessory saphenous vein and perforating

veins arc now treatable with endovenous ablation (figure 1). Modem ultrasound evaluation of the

lower extremity venOuS system by experienced vaS\:ular technologists accurately identifies which veins are insufficient (leaking) and stratifies the

severity of renux. Ultrasound dire<:ted sealing of the abnormal veins under local anesthesia has

yielded far superior results than vein ligation Or stripping. The nel result has been reheffor millions of patients worldwide and for hundreds of thou­

sands of patients in the USA. Ulcers arc being

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healed in record time. stasis dermatitis changes arc being reversed and leg swelling and pain is receding in thousands of patienlS once thought to be untreatable.

So the question is when co consider gcuing your vein problems evaluatc.:! and whether il is wise 10

leave varicose veins alone until complications like superficial venous thrombosis (cloning of the varicose veins) with possible progression to deep vein thrombosis(OVf), hemorrhagc(bleeding) or ulceration occur. The next lime SOmeOne tells you to wait for one of the above occur before co secking evaluation or treatment of your venous problem. renect back On the goals of treaunent in patients with other mc.:!ical diseases such as high blood pressure. high cholesterol and diabetes. The common goal is quite simply pre""ntion of long term complicalions, not necessarily relief of "pain "_

It has been II years since the introduction of endovenous ablation as the preferred treatment of patients with syrnptomalic venous insufficiency and it is time to shed the light oflhis safe. effective and minimally invasive creatment on the mass of pacients still suffering from venous insufficiency.

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THE DREADED CALL By Gerry Trimble

I couldnt believe it when I heard. In fact, I still dont believe it even though itls been more than 4 months.

L et me start at the beginning. The phone rang al 6 A.M. I answerl'd ;1 and heard crying. II was my friend

Carol tclling me thaI my husband's golf buddy. Stuart had a major stroke and was in the hospital in critical condition.

Stuan is 68 years young. lIe was in great shape, has a full head of hair. mostly ale all lhe right things, worked Qut cQllstandy, walked a wuplc of miles every day. He had been living alone since his wife passed away Ihn:<: years ago. Luckily he was n01 the best homemaker because his housekeeper. who Came to clean twice a week. is the penon who found him stretched oul on the Ooor unable 10 move

the right side of his body and unable to speak.

Of course his housekeeper called 911 immediately. The problem was that when the ambulance arrived she couldn't give the EMS guy any information. She didn·t know when Stuart had had the stroke. She didn't know who his doctors were. She didn't know any of his relatives to call. She didn't know anything about his rensitivity to anesthesia. She didn't know anything about whal medicalions he took or if he was allergic to any medications. Of course she didn't know anything about these things. She was only there to clean his house and do his laundry.

li"sjust awful to think Ihal Sluart mighl have been lying On Ihe tloor needing help for hours before he was found. And. as awful as that is to consider. il is not Ihe worst part. The worsl part was the con­sequence of nOI knowing what time he had the siroke. There is a drug thai can be given to stroke victims 10 help reduce the reverity of the damage. The problem is that the drug can only be safcly adminiSlered within a few hours of Ihe stroke and because no one knew when Stuart actually had had the stroke it was nOI safe to give him the drug. Who knows. Maybe it wouldn 't have really mallered. Maybe Sluart would have been perma­nently confined to a wheel chair anyway.

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lake/Sumter Edition· August 2011 • w. Stuan is due to leave rehab in another few weeks. Surely his enduring zest for life and fighting spirit have helpc4 with his rcco"ery. His speech contino ues to improve, his sensc of humor has returned and he always has a smite for friends when they visit. He also has some cautionary words for his friends He keeps saying "Don't Ict this happen to you. Get One of thosc bullons that SummOnS help and Can rclay imponant infonnation immediately.

It made uS realize that although we live together, my husband and I are active and have separate sched· ules. There are many times when wc are home alone and either One of uS could be in jeopardy if SOme· thing like a stroke were to happen. So we made the decision to get "one of those bUl1ons!"

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Massage Provides Relief for Headaches, Back Pain, Arthritis and More By Susan Korem, LMTINCTMB

assage is considered to be among the Qldest of all treaunents used by man . The Chinese. docu­

menting its USC, made records dating bi>ck as far as ),000 yc<n. The ancient Hindus. PCI"Sians. and Egyp­tians used forms of massage for some ailments and Hippocrates wrote papers m:ommcnding the use of rubbing and friction for joint and circulatory problems. Today. massage is an accepted part of many physical rchabiliwion programs and has been provc:n a benefit 10 many "mmic conditions sUI'h as Fibromyalgia, 001'1 tissue injwies. back pain, arthritis, and bW'Siiis.

Massage helps relicve the stress and Icnsi()ll of everyday living for people from all walks or lire -the .... 'CCkcnd or competitive alhlcle. the home gardener. and the ovcn;tresse<! executive struggling to keep pace in todays economy. Secretaries. laborers. and wait­resses - anyone can fccl a need for massage al S01t1C point in time. The older population, as wen, benefit from massage. as it enhances flexibility and cireula­tion. The bedridden can also be helped in this regard.

Massage Aids the Body's Ability to Heal ttseH Massage therapy is the scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the body to normalize those tissues. It consists of a group of manual techniques that include applying fixed or movable pressure. holding, and movement of the muscle, using primarily the hands but sometimes other areas such as forearms and elbows. TIIcsc techniques affect the musculoskeletal, circulatory_lymphatic, nervous. and other systems of the body. The basic philosophy of massage therapy encompasses the concept of aiding the ability of the body to heal itself _ and is aimed at achieving or increasing health and ,,'ell being.

Using Touch with Pressure and Sensitivity Touch is the fundamental rncdiwn ofrnassagetherapy, While massage methods can be described in tCTmS of a series of techniques to bc carried out, it is imponant to understand that touch is 1\01 used solely in an auto­matic way in massage therapy; there is also an anistic component. Massage usually involves applying touch with SOme degree of pressure, the massage therapist must USC touch with sensitivity to decide the beSt amount of pl'CS'iure for each perwn.

Touch used with sensitivity also allows the therapist to receive useful information about the body, such as locating areas of muscle tension and Other soft tissue problems, Touch is also a fonn of communication, Sensitive touch can express a sense of caring _ which is a necessary element in the therapeutic relationship IOthepcrson rc<:eiving massage. Manymassage thera­pists Ui>C more than one method in their work and sometimes combine st>'era1.

Swedish Massage Swedish massage uses a system of long gliding strokes, kneading, and friction techniques on the more superfi­cial layers of muscles. generally in the diroction of blood ftow toward the hean, sometimes combined with active and passi>-e mo>-ements of the joints. This system is used 10 promote general relaxation. improve circula­tion and range of rnoIion, and relieve muscle tC1lsion Swedish massage is the most common form ofrnassage.

Deep Tissue Massage Deep tissue massage is used to release chronic muscular tension using slow strokes. diroct pressure. or friction dircctcd= the gJlIin of the muscles with the fing=. thwnbs or elbows. It is applied with greater pressure and 10 dccpcr layers of muscle than Swedish massage.

Sports Massage Sports massagc uses techniques that are similar to Swedish and deep musele massage but are specially adapted to deal with the needs of athletes and the athletic effects on the body.

Neuromuscular Massage Neuromuscular massage is a fonn of deep massage that i~ applied specifically tQ individual museles. It is used to increase blood flow, release trigger points (inteni>C knots of muscle tC1lsion that refer pain 10 other parts of the body), and release pl'CS'iUfC on nerves caused by soft tissues, It is often used to reduce pain.

Trigger Point Massage Trigger point massage targets scnsltlve areas that through interplay with ncarby nerves can causc pain in another pan of the body. A trigger point in the shoulder. for instance, can be related \Q pain in the head or neck. Deep finger pressure is used to case musele ~pasms and relive pain.

Manual Lymph Drainage Manual lymph drainage improves the flow of lymph by using light, rhythmic pumping action. It is primarily used for conditions related to poor lymph flow. such as edema. inflammation.

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Massage Offers Relief for Migraine Headaches For people who get migraine headaches, nec k. or facial myscle spasms, there is new relief. Since massage relieves muscular tension. it may be mQre effective at relieving thi~ type Qf pain than aspirin or mherpain relievers , A massage can also help healthy people. Healthcare workers whQ gOt a 15 to 30 minute upper back and neck massage, atleast .wice a week. perform benet and repon feeling less stress and more alen. Massage makes you aware of more areas on your body SO you can take care of them before they get worse. It also seems 10 help the body get rid of lactic acid.

Massage Treats Acute and Chronic Pain, Inflammation and Depression Many well designed studies have documented the bencfits Qf several methods of massage therapy for the treatment of acute and chronic pain; acute and chronic inflammation; chronic lymph edema; nausea; musele spasm; various soft tissue dysfunc­tion; grand mal epileptic i>Cizures; anxiety; depres­~ion, insomnia. and psycho emQtional stress. whieh may aggravate significant men\.al illness.

Effleurage Massage Emeurage is used more than any other Qf the massage techniqucs. It usually begins and ends each treatment. During these initial strokes, sensitive fingers can explore for areas Qf tenderness or tight­ness. Effleurage is often combined with other strokes; it is used to progress from one area to anothcr. It should therefore be maStered well, so that it Can be performed with rhythm and confidence. It accustoms the patient to the tQUl:h of the operator and allows sensitive fingers to seareh for areas of spasm and SOrenCSS, In given instances where extreme soreness is prci>Cnt. it may bc the only stroke usN. Whenever the pressure Qf any effleurage stroke Over any part of the body is light. it is referred to as light emeurage., regardless of the pan of the body to Which it is applied or the pallcm that may be followed. Any effleurage wherein 1he pressure is deep is refelTcd .o as deep effleurage.

Poim" lo Check W/rile Prtlclidng:

I) Is the patient comfonable?

2) Is the patient_relaxed?

3) Are the hands of the operator relaxed?'

4) Is pressure even throughout each stroke?

5) Is the stance One of good body alignment . with weight over f«1, or has the weight been allowed to fall forward over the treatment table?

6) Is all of the hand in contact with the patient?

To learn mOre or to SChedule a massage for you or a loved one, please call Therapeutic Massage & Body Work at 352-409-1203.

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10 Tips For Losing Weight After Pregnancy By Martena Cecil, PA-G

T he joy of pregnancy (forgel Ihe morning sickness for a moment) can lasl a lifelime. As up to SOo;. of moms

have found out - SO can the some of Ihe e~lra weight gained during pregnancy. Yes - maybe it·s only five pounds; but thc desire to gel back 10 your starting weight (if nOI less) is a Slandard goal desired by most mothers.

1. Don't start trying to lose weight too soon Your body needs time 10 recover from labor and delivery. Give yourself until your six-week posl­partum checkup before you start watching your caloric intake and actively Irying to slim down. And if you're breaslfeeding. c ~perts recommend that you wail unlil your baby is at least 2 months old before you try 10 lose weight

2. Don't diet It may sound slrange. bUI starting an official "diet" could derail your post·pregnaney weighl loss goals. Feeling deprived of your favorite foods while you're already stressed out can actually cause you to gain weigh\..

Keep different healthy snacks in the house to keep you from feeling hungry and give you energy throughout the day. No mauer how much you want to lose weight. Iry not to drop below 1.800 calories a day. particularly if you are breast feeding.

3. Load up on ·super foods· When you're a ncw mother. your body needs ma~imum nutrition (especially if you're nursing). Choose foods that are heavy in Ihe nutrienlS you need and light in calories and fal. Fish is one of these "super foods" because it's packed with DHA. an essential omega-3 fauy acid that helps your newborn develop a healthy brain & nervous system. The best sources of DHA are cold-waler fish such as salmon. sardines. and luna (Slick to canned light luna because albacore lends to be high in mereury). Organic milk and yogurt arc also super foods because they're high in the calcium you need to keep your bones slrong.

4. Breastfeed Some sludies lind lhal brcastfccding exclusively can help you return to your pre-baby weight fasler. while others lind no differencc in weight Ion bc1wccn women who breastfeed and those who bottle feed.

Whal is for sure is Ihal breaslfeeding is good for your baby, boosting immunity and providing a number of other important health benelits. Just make sure thaI if you do breastfccd. you don~ usc it as an excuse 10 eal whalever you want.

5. Drink up Drinking plenty of waler throughout the day prevents you from gelling dehydraled. It fills you up so Ihal y<>u don~ eat as much. and rescarch has found lhat it may speed up your melabolism.

Try to drink al1east 8 - Son. glasses of pure water each day - lea, soli drinks and non-clear liquids do nOlcount.

6. Move itl Aerobic and slrength training exercises after preg­nancy helpS 10 bum calories and keep your museles and bones strong. Exercise. beyond helping you lose ,,"'Cight. provides many benefits to a new mom . il helps wilh depression, it helps with Ihe sleep issues. it helps in relieving Slress - and having a new baby in Ihe house ean definilely be stressful.

You don'l have to hit the gym to get back in shape after pregnancy - laking a brisk walk with your baby in the S\I(>lIer is enough 10 gel your heart pumping and muscles worldng. Wilh a new baby. finding 30 minutes in a row mighl be impossible. so try breaking up the lime inlO 100minute increments. Then try 10 ",or!<; your way up 10 20- or 30-minute sessions.

Bul before you start any exercise program, gel your doclor's approval. especially if you had a C-seclion.

7. Get some sleep In a recenl study, new moms who slepl five hours or less a night were more likely to hold onlO Ihcir exIra pregnancy weight Ihan women who slepl seven hours . When you're lired. your body releases cortisol and other stress honnones

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Ihal Can promote weight gain. Also when you're exhausled, you don't feel like laking good care of yourself.

8. Eat when you are hungry. Oon·1 skip meals, hunger is a natural inSlinet and will always win! Plan your meals and cal a sensible amounl of calories for each meal. You need 10 learn Ihe difference between actual hunger and emolional hunger.

g. Remember your goals Set a rcalistic weighl loss goal and remember 10 foclls on il daily. Small sleps equal big losses and reaching your goal' Having a pre-pregnancy picture on Ihe refrigeralor (or a picture of someone else lhal motivales you) is an easy way to Slay focused!

10. Appetite suppressants/weight loss medication If you are not breastfeeding or once you arc finished breastfeeding you can tum 10 a safe and effcctive appetite suppressam/weight los$ recom­mended by your physician. The ClIrrenl gold Slandard in Ihis regard is PhenTabz from Genteeh Phannacculical. Do your research and make sure il is righl for you and your goals.

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You Are What You're About to Eat It's your body, so it's important to get your nutrition right! By Jean Kingsford

"The doctor of the future will no longer treat the human frame with drugs, but rather will cure and preven t disease w ith nutrition."

- Thomas Edison

c've been learning proper nutri­tion prcny much from day One ­or at least since Miss Allen. our

Kindergarten teacher, passed OU1 food group coloring pages with instroction about which foods would make us grow big, strong, and heahhy.

Fast forward about 30 rears and we seem to have gotten the big part, but " 'here did strong and healthy go?

Nutri!;"" is the provision to suppon life. Many common health problems can be prevented or allevi­ated through a healthy diet. But the wisdom of the ages doesn't always prevail when ii's late in the afternoon and wc're faced with choosing a rice cake OVCr the chocolate cake we just saw in the break­room. As we get older and farther away from Miss Allen's tutciage how ollen do we stop and ask our­selves, "am [making the right choice?"

[( docsn't take a [ot of searehing to know that America is in the midst of an obesity epidemic. AC\:ording to researeh done by the International Health, Racquet, and Sportse[ub Association, obesity-related healthcare costs are estimated to reach S344 billion annually by 20 [8, and aC\:ount for 21 ~cnt of all healtheare expendituTCS.

Exereise at a health clubcou[d reduce those costs. [n 2008 the Centers for Disease Control released a peer-reviewed study that indicated that people who averaged at [east two health dub visits per week over a two-year period incurred at least S[ ,252 less in hcahhcare COStS than those who visited an average of[ess than once a week.

That's part of the solution and help is within reach, yet 50 many of us reject these resources and the wisdom behind them. [f " 'c're ever going to get a handle On Our exploding country, nutritional educa­tion is key aod fundamental to reversing the super_ sized lrend. Congress is oonsidering anti-<lbcsity legislation and many organizations arc paying aUen­tion to take care of their employees in mOre ways than through Iheir 40[(k) program. Companies big

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, and small are adding health club memberships and other hea[lh·re[ated incentives as a benefit to aUract top talent, taxe Care oflheir employees. and reduce insurance costs.

"Nutrition for You" is a loca[ nutritional education program offered at MVP Ath[etic Club in The Villages. [('s designed 10 bridge the gap between fitness and nutrition and seeks to assist participants in goal_setting and daily menu planning to meet their nutritional and fitness objeelives.

''"This class is a great intro­duction to nutrition as it delvcs into lhe importance of metabolism, food groupS, and the food pyramid in our daily diet," said MVP Nutri­tion CO<1ch TI'/!/Il Heldy, "When people come to it, hopefully they'll take on rlCw, healthier aUitudes toward their eating habits."

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"Educaling people on how 10 eal righl is of vital importance," Weldy says. "Eating's nOt optional. Prop1e can exercise 4-5 times a week and then = done with il. But cating is a dail y evenl without option. Thcrcfon: it's important to do it right."

MYP Athletic Club is a membership-based health club located al 1000 Main Street in the Spanish Springs Town Square in The Villages. For more information call J51-75J-69 / 0 QT visit K'K'><IMVPSponsClubs,com.

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Free Air Transportation

A ngel Flight"" So~theast, Inc , is a non'profit volunteer pilot organiza­tion imulved in "public benefit flying."

We provide a variety of services to the community, but mostly we arrange fre<: air transponation by private airerafl to distant medical facilities when commereial service is not available, impractical Or simply not affordable_

;l.~ __ ) Angel Fligh t: SOUIMIJSI

Who we serve Angel FlightT" Southeast serves the state of Florida, We arc a member of Air Owity Network""', an assa--­ciation of charitable aviation organizations comprised of more than 7,000 pilots who flew more than 22,000 missions for tens of thousands of pa.sscnge .... nation­wide each year.

Angel flight"" Sootheast is a non_profit organization consisting of pilOl and non-pilOl volunteers (Eanh Angels). We arc simply a coo.-d.inating service which matches individuals in need who must tnI\lC1 long distance for their health can: nocds, ,,>jth volunteer pilOlS willing 10 donate their rime and aircraft 10 get --Our missions are within a 1000 nautical mile total distance from the patient's home base airpon, Longer missions, which are more than 300 nautical miles, will require a handoff with at least one to two other pilots depending on the total distance traveled. We do not Ily outside the hortlers of the United States_ We ooxasionally conne<;t with corpQ­

rate or commcreiaillights for longer distances.

There is never a charge _ whatsoever _ for an Angel Flight mission. The entire cost of the flight is paid by the volunteer pilot who re<:ei\"es no reimburse­ment other than knowing their aviation skills and talents arc making a difference,

The organization's administrative costs are funded by donations from individuals, companies, and philanthropic organizations_ We =ive no funding from any government entities.

We will ae<:ept n:quests frum anyone that is dire<:tly involved in the need (doctors, social woners, nurses, patientS or immediate family memben), Sine<: the anc-nding doctor must sign a medical release, they

We will always provide general information on OUr services to family mem"i:>crs. w-worke .... and others trying to assist, but ask that the actual request be made by someone from the medical profession. We gcncrnlly ask for 10 working days notice prior to the date of the Ilight in order to process and fill a request.

Angel Flightnt Southeast is not an air ambulance or on-demand service. Patients must be medically stable, ambulatory and capable of sitting upright and wearing a seat belt for the duration of the Ilight, There must be either a demonstrated finan­cial need Or reaSOn why public transportation cannot be utili~ed_

Patients must be able to be transported in an unpr<:ssurized aireraft . The treatment they are seeking must be conventional or authorized invt§­tigation protocols that are not available locally, Or we will transpon the patient when local tr<:atment is not working. A doctors medical release will always be required prior to flight.

While most missions are for scheduled treatments and surgeries, we also provide Ilights for organ recipients as well as organ and bone malTOW donors. We have worked with last-wish type orga­nizations (i.e .. Make-A-Wish, Give Kids the World) to meet their requests_

Angel Flight™ Southeast stands ready to provide disaster relief assistance to communities in the southeast in the event of a disaster. Our "Safe Haven" program (in Florida) works with the state accredited spouse abuse shelters in the relocation of battered spouses and children.

We also try to assist in situations of other compel­ling human need, although compassion requests are handled in a different manner,

If you don't have the time to give but would like to make a contribution, visit our Sponsors page, Angel FlightT" Southeast takes nO government funding. It relics on community suppon. For every three dollars of direct public suppon, We return over 4 Y, dollars of service back to the community.

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Community Coach of Central Florida

ommunity Coach of CCn1ral

Florida is a 501(c) (3) nOI for profit organization that has a ll the tools in place 10 gel to work.

Our outreach 10 the community is an effort we take pride in. Through these c/Tons, we strive to instill core values in10 each young manfwornsn lhal we work wilh . 11 is with our efforts and your commu­nity involvement that each life we touch will make a p<>silive impression in their community_

OUT calling 10 do Our part in making a change in Ihis epidemic has only strengthened and the support has been overwhelming.

We are bles~ to have a wonderful board of Dirc.:tors. rclalionsh ips with DJ) (Department of Juvenile Justice), Teen Court of Lake County, Lake County Sherifrs Office, and various School Counselors and local Principals.

Did you Know? When youth enjoy a regular. positive activity with an adu!! ovcr thc course of a year. those kids are 460/. less likely to begin using drugs, 27% less li kely to begin using alcohol. and 52% less likely to skip sehool. This decreases drug-relatcd suspen­sions. drug-rclatc.:! crime, and the number of babies born drug_affectc.:!.

In Fiseal Year 2009-1 0. it COSt $19,469 a year Or S53.34 a day to feed. clothe. house. educale and provide medical services for an inmate at any state facility. and S15.498 to do so at a prison for adu!! males. which are the majority of individuals incar_ cerated in the Florida state prison sYStem.

Juveniles in prison have hiSlories of criminal conduct A study by DOC ofalljuvcmics in prison On February 28, 1999 shows that virtually all (98.7%) of these offenders had prior juvenile records . Also these juvcniles had an average of 16 arrests, an average of 3.4 violent arrests . and twO thirds had more than len arrests. Additionally. nine of every ten of these juvenile offenders were arrested for a violent crime and more than 60% were arrested for Ihree or more violent crimes.

During FY 2008-09 a total of 85.527 distinct youth were referred to DH. Of those youth. 47.139 (55% ) commined misdemeanors. In fact misde_ meanors account for over half of the referrals to DlJ and are typically the mOSt cOmmOn offenses juveniles commit.

The cOSt of processing a youth through the system is an eSlimated S5000. This docs not include the daily cost 10 feed. clothe. house. educate. and provide medical services as inmates. A prevention program like Community Coach of Central Florida would save Florida Ta~payers SSSS.

The fact is. without some kind ofprcvention plan in place. the 63% return rate these kids face will be inevitable.

What we do: Edu" Ufion: Education is not only what takes place in the classroom or onhne. It's having opportunities available to those that ha,·c deeidc.:! to make that change. or the dire.:tion change. Our goal is working directly with alternaTive schools such as Alec Academy or Life Strcams to help get these kids ahead in life. If a tutor is require4 our team at Community Coach has a list ofvoluntccrs rcady to hclp. Most of all We want 10 be there to makc sure SOmCOne cares eoough to hold them accountable for their grndes. their anitudes and their choices.

Job Trili"i"g: The necd to provide impro~c.:! job training and creating high wage Or family-wage jobs is reflected in local government economic development plans . Local governments are sceking to provide cooperative educational opportunities responsive to the changing needs of the work place both locally and regionally. Community Coach is constantly seeking local colleges, technical schools, school officials. such as principals. or teachers to give us dire.:tion in areas such as this. OurCommu­nity is full of opportunity for them and unfortu­nately we do I>Ot share the knowledge needed to get a job in the real ",·orld. We will have training with leaders in Lake County On what they expect in an interview from a possible fUlure employer. We are dedicated to taking the steps necessary to ensurc thc future ofthesc young adults to be a SucceSS.

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Men/or;ng: Mentoring makes a big difference. Young adults and youth guided by a successful role model are more likely to improve their academic pcrfonnance. through beuer decision­making skills, self...:onfidence. and sense of belonging. A "Life Coach" is instilling positive values in them that they will in tum share with family, friends and all their peers. This helps them find their own self_worth.

Mentors help set goals, solve problems. and make good choices. A mentor simply provides a positive role model for the at-risk youth or young adult. Mentoring programs for youlh and young adults have proliferated rapidly in recent years and now serve more than 2 million youth in the US most of whom are from disadvantaged social and economic backgrounds.

Community Involvement: With Community involvement your seemingly small geslUrcs will make a huge difference in the life of ALL those we come in contact with. young adult, incarcerated, youth that are at risk; YOU can make the differcnce.

How you can help: l olun,ur;nlf' To serve as a friend and mentQT to male or fcmale inmales as well as al risk YOUlh who are making Ihe lransilion from al risk 10 independent and successful young adults. To work as a pan of a team in conjunction with Ihe Program Coordinators. prison staff and community agencies to help your mentC<' re..,nler society with as strong of a founda_ tion as possible.

We offer an orientation and training program to acquainl you with Ihe program. Topics covered include the issues of men and wOmen who have spent lime within the prison system as well as al risk youth who could be headed in Iha\ direction.

l'inancia/ Support, CQmmunity Coach of Central Florida has provided a non-<;ost service to inmates and at risk youth and diseipleship outreach to Our jails in Lake County, Funding sourees corne from privale contributors. churches, businesses and Slate and Federal grants.

Community Coach of Central Florida receives no government funding and is a certifiable, 501 (e) (3) charitable organization. Each donation is fully IRS tax-dcductable and always receipted by mail.

Pray"" Practical aftercare means helping inmates or young youlh to find a local church 10 be involved with who can take them further than we can. But yQllr prayers will also be the strength that they and our own organization need,

2 Corinthians 5:20 says, "We arc therefore Christ's ambassadors. as though God were making his appcalthrough us." We are not the Holy Spirit. He is theone who convicts inmales of their sin. We are not their lawyers. They arc Ihe appointed advocales in the justice system. We arc, however, an ambassador for Christ and are privileged to lead others to Jesus Christ wilh integrity.

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Condition Of The Heart by Terry Hoskins

0$1 prople who come for coun­seling are seeking a solution to a problem. Whether they arc

dealing with addiction, bitterness, depression, anger, or any other issue, the common goal is a desire 10 unCOver the root of the problem. Under­standing the root of the problem is. of course, the

best way to apply an adequate solution.

The Voice of the Day The a,'crage American believes that psychQlogists are in the best position to provide advice on human

behavior and are the tme experts at getting 11.> the root of a problem. As the experts. lhcsc psycholo­

gists claim to be able 10 solve the problems of man using models developed by man. More often than n01, they li nk onc's current behavioral challenges

to their past experiences andlQr chemical imbal_

ances in the brain.

Chemical Imbalances One of the most pQpular lrends tooay is the root issuc being diagnosed as a chemical imbalancc.

This thoory suggests that a person will have problems if too much or too little Q( a certain sub­

stance flows in the brain. It is suggested that the brain can be blamed for a variety of disorders.

including BipQlar and ADD.

The Past Another theory claims that abnormal behavior is caused by a particular evcnt(s) from onc's past. A

person who has experienced SOme type of trauma is typically referred to as having a "wQunded

heart." According to this theory, the emotional pain of the past has the ability to hinder a person from living a "normal"' life in the present. Many

times, the pel'SQn experiencing dysfunction is unaware of Ihe fact that Ihese wounds have had

such a profound impact in their life, PsychQlogist argue these wounds cause the pel'SQn to function

out of a false SenSe of self in order to protect. and even hide himself from any further pain. Then it is

said that the person will never be truly free from the wounds until they start pulling out the emQ­

tional arrows. letting the ""ounds heal. and as this happens the true sclfwill begin tQ emerge.

The Problem Should we tum to psychology, which is man's

understanding of man. Qr is there something mQre? Can we always blame it on the brain, or the experi­

ences of the past? The Bible d()Cs !lQt mention chemical imbalances, nor does it blame the past for

OUT problems today. This is not to say that these things never affe<:t us. but God's Word says that we

have heart issues that run all the way to the core of whQ we are . This problem spans bac k to the Garden

of Eden. Satan tempted Eve by telling her that if she ate the fruit then she we WQuid "be LIKE Goo knowing good and evil."' (Genesis 3:5e, NIV) Since

that time, humans have had a natural desire to be goo instead of worshipping the true GOO. This

meanS we are nOw prone to live independent of God's ways. rommands, and Truths. That is why God 's Word says, "A person thinks everything he

dQCs is right. but the LORD weighs hearts." (Proverbs 21:2, GWT)

COITUption of the Heart The question is, why <k> we think this way? God's Word says that, "the human heart is the most de<:eitful

of all things, and desperately wicked. Who really

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knows how bad it is? (Jeremiah 17:9. NLT) The Bible tclls us that Qur problems arise out from our OWN heart. It deceives, connives, manipulates,

and is full of darkness. Our heart is referred to as the "inner man" or the "control centerof)ife." It is what drives uS inwardly. and affc<:ts what we think, fe<:I, and do. Why dQ we argue with our spQuse? Why <k> we get irritated when we don't

get our way? Why do wc struggle with fear. worry, or anxiety? Thcse a rc nOI simply chemical imbal­

ances. or symptoms Qf Qur past. but rather the

natural state of our sinful hearts.

The Heart Changer In Biblical Counseling we recognize that God is the true answer to all of our problems. He alone can change our hearts. In His Word. He says: "[ will give

them an undivided heart and put a new spirit in them; 1 will rcmo,'C from them their heart of stone and givc them a heart Qf flcsh. Then they will follQW my

decrees and be earcfullO keep my laws. They win be my people, and J will be their God,"' (Ezekiel

11:18-20. NIV) God is the Qnly one who can rescue uS from ourseh·cs.

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