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Chikasha Poya – We are ChiCkasaWGetting to Know the Chickasaw Culture 36

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Water is PreCious to all forms of lifeWho Does the Water in the Lake Belong To? 36

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contentsVolume 1, Number 6

Publisher's Letter ...................................................................6Fiscal Fitness ...........................................................................9Ben Coffman Fitness Guru ..................................................23Babies on Board ....................................................................31

In every Issue

august / september 2011

Governor Fallin: Working Toward a Healthier Oklahoma 7The Saving Habit 9

Women Tie Career Success to Cosmetic Surgery 10Back to School: Backpack Safety for Kids 12Ovarian and Prostate Cancer: Two Diseases

with New Treatments 14Oh Baby - Those are Varicose Veins! 16

Does Your Child Need Vision Therapy? 17Perfect Kissable Lips 18

Looking Out for our Athletes 20Care Comes from the Start 21

Lakeside Women's Hospital 22

Ben Coffman: Say Goodbye to Flabby Arms 23Martial Arts: A Healthy Lifestyle Choice 24

A Race for All Levels of Fitness 26Women's and Family Health 27

Obesity Linked to High Cholesterol 27

All Fired Up for Flavor 29

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Dr. Harvey Jenkins, MDBen Coffman

Dr. Dawn HackerJennifer Tatum

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Chris PetermannAmy Petermann

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[ Brandy Morris, Publisher ]

The Heat is On Oklahoma!Oklahoma is well on its way to setting re-cords for the most consecutive days with temperatures in the three digit range. I encourage you to check on the welfare of others you may know who do not have ac-cess to air conditioning, especially children and the elderly. Don’t forget about your pets too! They need special attention, remem-ber they are out in the heat with fur coats on! Replace the water in their water bowls several times during the day, and make sure they have a nice shady place to retreat to avoid the sun.

Events to MentionThe Great State Fair of Oklahoma begins Sept.15 and runs through Sept. 25. Entertainment acts include Leon Russell, The Oak Ridge Boys, En Vogue and the Village People are scheduled to grace the stage this year. Beware of the fattening foods along the midway! They are so good, but you may have to visit Ben at Fitbody Bootcamp afterward! For more information visit www.okstatefair.com. Don’t forget Old Settler’s Day in Per-kins, Okla. On Sept. 10th. The day will kick-off with a 5k race and a one-mile fun run. The parade starts at 9 a.m., check out the cars in the car show, enjoy live entertain-ment, concessions and activities for the whole family to enjoy. For more informa-tion and an entry form for the 5k race visit www.perkinsok.net.

A Great Place to VisitIf you are planning a trip for the fam-ily before the kiddos head back to school, check out the Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulphur, Oklahoma. There are plenty of exhibits to facinate visitors of all ages. The staff is very friendly, knowledgeable and

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accommodating. We enjoyed our visit and look forward to returning again soon. For more information visitwww.chickasawculturalcenter.com.

Got to Have ItFor our friends of the Arts, Enoch Kelly Haney has been hard at work again. He is taking reservations for his newest piece ‘The Unconquerable Spirit.’ He also has other pieces available, to order online, visit www.kellyhaney.com. We truly enjoyed working with him and his family on the ar-ticle and the cover.

The More You KnowBy the way, check out our new website at www.okhealthandfitnessmagazine.com, we have been working hard to bring you a web-site as exciting as our magazine! You will find back issues you might have missed, recipes, helpful videos, and information about all kinds of events in Oklahoma. Stop by our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/okhealthandfitness, like the page and leave us a comment. We love to hear from our readers.

Special ThanksTo Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin for a won-derful article on Obesity. We look forward to working with you again! Thank you to all of the writers and contributors to this issue, we loved working with all of you!

That’s all for now!Think and Be Healthy!

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special message from governor mary fallin

Obesity rates have grown faster in Oklahoma than any other state in the nation over the last 15 years. Ac-

cording to a report on adult obesity just re-leased by the Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Oklahoma ranks seventh worst in adult obe-sity, third worst in physical inactivity among adults, and Oklahoma has the lowest level of fruit and vegetable intake among all states. As governor, one of my goals is to raise awareness about the seri-ousness of obesity, poor nutrition and physical inactivity in Oklaho-ma. The result of poor nutrition, inactivity, and obesity contributes to high blood pressure, high cho-lesterol, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, arthritis and cancer. These are criti-cal health indicators that have dire conse-quences for our families and even our econ-omy. Preventable illnesses related to obesity and unhealthy behaviors are causing thou-sands of deaths in Oklahoma every year and an estimated $864 million in direct medical costs and lost productivity. That’s why I’m pleased to note that the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) has expanded its community grants program to improve nutrition and fitness and reduce obesity in Oklahoma. In May, TSET’s Board of Directors approved funding for 15 new grants totaling $1.35 million as part of its “Communities of Excellence Nutrition and Fitness Program.” These new grants, awarded to community coalitions, will serve 21 counties across the state and will encour-age innovative approaches to give Oklahoma communities and their citizens the tools they need to reverse the trend of obesity occurring in epidemic proportions in Oklahoma. Fund-ing for the program comes from earnings on investments of the payments received from the tobacco industry under the Master To-bacco Settlement Agreement of 1998.

In addition to direct financial support to the grantees, training and technical assis-tance to support the grantees will be provid-ed in partnership with the Oklahoma State Department of Health Turning Point Part-nerships and the Strong and Healthy Okla-homa Initiative, as well as experts from a va-riety of organizations currently involved in promoting healthy eating and active living

in Oklahoma communities. I believe these state and local public-private partnerships are among the most effective tools we can use to improve health in Oklahoma. For example, I helped launch the Shape Your Fu-ture campaign, which works to encourage in-novative public-private partnerships, like the Certified Healthy Businesses initiative. More than 900 businesses are now participating in the Certified Healthy Business program, which recognizes workplaces that provide healthy liv-ing options for their employees. This program’s success has set the stage for two “sister” pro-grams, Certified Healthy Schools and Certified Healthy Communities, now gearing up for im-plementation in our state. The TSET grants and the Shape Your Fu-ture campaign illustrate how Oklahomans can create an environment that supports health improvement by making healthier liv-ing options more readily available. We have all the tools we need to become a healthier state: partners who are committed to help-ing people become healthy, communities that recognize the importance of having a vital citizenry, teachers and parents who dedicate themselves to encouraging children to be

Working Towarda Healthier Oklahoma[ By Governor Mary Fallin ]

“We have allthe tools we needto become ahealthier state”

- Governor Mary Fallin

For more information on the TSET grants, the Shape Your Future campaign, Oklahoma’s Turning Point Partnerships, and the Certified Healthy Businesses/Schools/Communities programs, visit:

http://www.ok.gov/tset/

http://www.shapeyourfutureok.com/

http://www.ok.gov/health/Community_Health/Community_Development_Service/Turning_Point/

strong, healthy, and ready to learn, and busi-nesses that understand that healthy employ-ees are their most valuable resource. As Governor, I am committed to the fu-ture of a healthier Oklahoma and would ask that each of you make a pledge to do your part in shaping that future. Every community, business and school has a role in empowering individuals to live healthier lives where they live, work and learn.

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TheSaving Habit

Many of us have uttered these words, “If there is any mon-ey at the end of the month, I will put it into savings.” How many times do we get to the

end of the month, and the money is gone and then, we vow to do better next month?

The key to saving is changing our money man-agement. When you have paycheck in hand follow these three easy steps.

Step 1: Pay Yourself First. Put the money into savings now. Do not pass up the opportuni-ty, do not run to the store and spend the money. Take the money you want to save out of the buy-ing equation now!

Step 2: Pay Your Bills. Sit down and pay all your obligations that need to be paid for this pay period. Also, allow money for the trip to the grocery store!

Step 3: Use the Leftovers for Extracurric-ular Activities. Do you want to eat out? Do you want a cup coffee from Starbucks? Do you want new toys? Do you want to go to the movies? Do you want that killer outfit? If you have any money left, then you can use it for your wants. Changing the steps around will allow you to save instead of spending everything that you make.

Establishing this new habit will be hard at first. Here are a few tips. If your paychecks are directly deposited, check with your bank about setting up an automatic transfer of funds from your checking account to a savings account on the same day. If you don’t use direct deposit, than have savings account deposit slips in your check-book. That way when you go to the bank you can ‘split’ your paycheck between your checking and savings accounts. The key is to move the money into savings before you realize that your wants outweigh your leftovers!

Remember small amounts do add up. If you can only deposit $20 each bi-weekly paycheck, do it. At the end of the year, you will have $520. That is $520 more in savings than you had in the scenario at the beginning of the article! Just think what you would have at the end of the year if you doubled or tripled your savings.

Not only will you have money in the bank, you will have financial peace, knowing that when life throws you an unexpected curve, and it will, you will be able to handle it with your savings.

For more information and savings tips visit: www.paynecountybank.com/savinghabit.Chris Petermann is a Vice President at Payne County Bank. Amy Petermann, an adjunct professor, taught Personal Finance at the University of Central Oklahoma. Payne County Bank 202 S. Main Perkins, OK 74059 405-547-2436

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Saving TiP #1:Did you know that stores have figured out that if you make purchases on your credit card, you will spend 20% more! This is why grocery store chains are developing their own credit cards. The best and easiest way to save money is to use cash. It is harder on the brain to see cash leaving your hand than the mindless act of swiping a card!

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Faced with news of increasing layoffs, straining economic

times and a belief that hiring is based on looks, millions of American women are looking at cosmetic medical proce-dures to give them a competi-tive edge in the workplace.

In a recent telephone survey, many wom-en indicated cosmetic plastic surgery has be-come an important factor in remaining com-petitive in their careers.

“It has helped me feel more confident in my position,” said Jenny, one of my patients and a successful corporate executive now in her fifties. “I know that there are younger candidates vying for my position all the time. I certainly have the experience, but I don’t want my bosses to think that I am too old to continue to be a vital contributor. I think that’s where cosmetic surgery helps. I’m not trying to be 20 years old again. I am just try-ing to look the best I can for my age.”

The phone survey was compiled by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and queried 756 women between the ages of 18 and 64. Here are a few of the key findings:

13 percent (more than 1 out of 10 of the 115-million working-age women) say they would consider having a cosmetic medical procedure specifically to make them more confident and more competitive in the job market. 3 percent (which equates to nearly 3.5-million working women) say they’ve already had a cosmetic procedure to increase their perceived value in the workplace. 73 percent (almost three out of four or 84-million working women) believe, particularly in these challenging economic times, that appearance and youthful looks play a part in getting hired, getting a promotion or getting new clients. 80 percent (four out of five or 92-million working women) think having cosmetic medical procedures can boost a person’s confidence.

“When you look good, you feel more confident,” Jenny said. “And that’s where the competitive edge comes in.”

In my practice, I have definitely seen grow-ing interest in both women and men in cosmet-ic procedures to help them remain competitive in an increasingly competitive job market.

Clearly, many successful women and men feel increased pressure to look their best, es-pecially in a tight job market. Cosmetic pro-cedures, both surgical and non-surgical, can help provide a lift to one’s appearance and that seems to provide a corresponding boost in self-confidence.

Still, it is important to remember that cos-metic procedures that may help you in the job market are still medical procedures. So you really need to do your homework and be sure to choose a qualified, board-certified plastic surgeon to help guide you in the right proce-dures for you.

At our practice, we really take pride in helping educate patients so that they can make the best cosmetic surgery choices for themselves. To learn more about procedures and what they entail, visit my website at www. plasticsurgeon-oklahoma.com

ByJuanBrou,M.D.

Juan Brou, M.D., is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Oklahoma City. A member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Brou is a skilled surgeon, specializing in a variety of cosmetic procedures from facelifts to full body lifts and more. He also offers non-surgical cosmetic procedures at the Medical Spa by Dr. Juan Brou, 5300 north grand Boulevard, Suite 205, Oklahoma City, 73122.

Women Tie Career Successto Cosmetic Surgery

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T he recent NBA play-offs sprung the ques-tion, what’s in OKC

Thunder’s Kevin Durant’s backpack? “My iPad, my phone chargers, and my Bi-ble,” he replied.

Do you know what is in your child’s backpack? You watch your child bring home more homework with each pass-ing year. Have you noticed that the size of the books get larger, and with that, the backpacks are getting heavier?

Think carrying a backpack is not a big deal, only if you are Kevin Durant. Consider this:

A child’s backpack on average weighs 12 pounds. Multiply that by 10 lifts per day, which equals 120 lbs. per day. Times 120 lbs. by 180 school days per year equals a stagger-ing 21,600 lbs. lifted in one school year. (That is almost 11 tons - the equivalent of six mid-sized automobiles!)

In a survey of chiropractors who were asked about backpacks, 89 percent of chi-

ropractors responded that they have seen patients (ages 5-18) reporting back, neck or shoulder pain caused by heavy back-packs. This is an astounding figure that should raise concern among all parents of school aged children. Research shows that there are an increasing number of reports of childhood back pain in recent decades. By the end of teenage years, more than 50 per-cent of youth experienced at least one low-back pain episode (Spine 1998; 23:228-34). New research indicates that the increase may be due, at least in part, to the improp-er use of backpacks. But, you do not need to be a scientist to understand the effect of backpacks on your spine. Watch children in any schoolyard struggle to walk while bent sideways under the weight of an overload-ed backpack on one shoulder – you’ll quick-ly realize the potential danger of this com-monplace item.

Good spinal health begins with preven-tion. The American Chiropractic Association has put together some tips to help prevent

backpack problems in school aged children. Make sure your child’s backpack weighs no

more than 5 to 10 percent of their body weight. The backpack should never hang more

than four inches below the waistline. Urge your child to wear both shoulder straps,

and wide, padded straps are very important. The shoulder straps should be adjustable so

the backpack can be fitted to your child’s body. The International Chiropractors As-

sociation (ICA) states that improper lift-ing and backpack carrying by your child can also contribute to spinal stress and misalignment. It is not only important to lighten the load but also to make sure that the load carried is balanced. Because of the importance of the nervous system in the developing child, I highly emphasize using backpacks properly. I also suggest children receive regular chiropractic care to opti-mize the functions of their nervous sys-tems. A proper functioning nervous system improves all functions of life and we want our child’s potential to be the very best!

ByDr.DawnHacker

Back to School Backpack Safety for Kids

Dawn Hacker, B.S.,D.C.,CCSP, CKTP Dr. Dawn's Chiropractic208 W Oklahoma ave. guthrie, OK 73044 405-282-8585 www.drdawnchiropractic.com

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Prostate and Ovarian cancer are two very different cancers with at least one thing in common: patients of both are benefitting from new developments in im-

munotherapy. This type of treatment har-nesses the power of a patient’s own immune system to identify and target cancer cells. Both ovarian and prostate cancer are com-plex diseases with unique challenges. The following will provide you some basic infor-mation on these cancers, along with discus-sion on the new immunotherapy treatment options now available.

Ovarian CancerOvarian cancer is the eighth most common cancer among women, not including skin cancer, making it a big concern . There are over 30 types of ovarian cancer, which are grouped into three categories based on where they begin growing in the ovary.

Epithelial ovarian cancer originates in the layer of cells that cover the ovary and the entire abdominal cavity. This is the most common type of ovarian cancer, accounting for roughly 90 percent of all cases.

Germ Cell ovarian cancer begins in the egg-producing cells inside the ovaries and are often found in teens and women in their 20s.

Sex Cord-Stromal ovarian cancer origi-nates in the connective tissue of the ovaries, which also produces the female sex hormones.

With so many kinds of ovarian cancer, it is impossible to identify all the risk factors** involved in developing the cancer, but some commonalities exist among those who have been diagnosed. Two-thirds of those diag-nosed are over the age of 55, and women with a family history of ovarian cancer or women with a BMI of 30 or greater may have a higher risk of developing it.

Additionally, women who have had at least one child, especially before the age of 30, are at a lower risk for developing ovarian cancer. Having multiple children as well as breastfeeding are both believed to lower the risk of ovarian cancer.

There are many treatments available for ovarian cancer, but in 2008, Dr. Sybilann Williams, a gynecologic oncologist and sur-geon at Cancer Treatment Centers of Amer-ica, and Dr. David Berd, National Director of Immunotherapy and a medical oncologist joined a research study to develop and evalu-ate the efficacy of personalized ovarian can-cer vaccines for women with chemotherapy-resistant, advanced- stage disease.

Cancer cells are your own body’s cells, so the immune system isn’t primed to attack

them. Instead, cancer cells continue to grow because the immune system doesn’t know it’s something it should be fighting.

A vaccine takes a sample of those can-cer cells, and alters them in a laboratory so the immune system can recognize them as foreign and destroy them. The cells are then given back to the patient as vaccines injected into the arm, similar to allergy shots. This pro-cedure is designed to increase the likelihood that the immune system will attack any recur-ring cancer cell and prevent it from growing.

Prostate CancerProstate cancer is one of the most common cancers for men, taking second place only to skin cancer. Fortunately, prostate cancer is one of the most treatable malignancies if it’s caught early. Routine screening has im-proved the diagnosis of prostate cancer in recent years.

Prostate cancer also has possible associat-ed risk factors.** African Americans are about 60 percent more likely to develop prostate cancer, and men with an immediate family member with the disease are more likely to be diagnosed themselves. A diet high in saturated fat as well as high testosterone levels may in-crease risk for prostate cancer as well. Unlike ovarian cancer, prostate cancer is not as dis-

ovarIan and prostate cancer: Two Diseases with New Treatments

[ By Jennifer Tatum ]

(Left) CTCA nurse, Stephanie Lewis, RN, cares for a patient in the infusion center.(Below) Dr. Simeon Jaggernauth, medical oncologist at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Tulsa speaks with a patient.

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For more information on these and other treatments for ovarian and prostate cancer, including immunotherapy, visit www.cancercenter.com.

availaBlE TrEaTmEnTS FOr Ovarian anD PrOSTaTE CanCErCancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) in Tulsa offers a number of treatment options for ovarian and prostate cancer patients.

Hormone TherapyDepriving cancer cells of a hormone they need to grow can potentially help treat both prostate and ovarian cancer. This therapy is sometimes used in combination with radiation or chemotherapy to attack the disease on multiple fronts.

radiationFor ovarian cancer, radiation is used to treat hot spots as needed, but for prostate cancer, radiation treatment options are quite advanced and include HDR Brachytherapy, external beam radiation therapy and Calypso®/GPS for the Body.

SurgeryFor ovarian cancer surgical options include more than eight different approaches, each of which treats the cancer in a unique way, according to the patient’s needs.

criminatory about age. “There are men who develop prostate cancer in their 40s and 50s, so it makes it very important that you have yearly screening exams, because those that are found with prostate cancer earlier can be much more aggressive with treatment,” says Dr. Simeon Jaggernauth, medical oncologist at Cancer Treatment Centers of America.

Since prostate cancer is very treatable if

caught early, there are many available treat-ment options including radiation, surgery, chemotherapy and – like ovarian cancer – immunotherapy.

Provenge®, a new vaccine for prostate cancer, is the first FDA-approved autologous cellular immunotherapy. This means that the vaccine is created from the donor’s own cells. “We work with the Oklahoma Blood Insti-tute and the American Red Cross to extract white blood cells from the patient. We then send those cells to a lab, where the cells are ‘trained’ to seek out and destroy prostate can-cer,” says Dr. Jaggernauth.

CTCA can offer this treatment to patients who meet certain criteria. The treatment typically takes six weeks and is administered in three infusions every two weeks.

**Anything that increases your risk of getting a disease is called a risk factor. Hav-ing a risk factor does not mean that you will get cancer. Not having risk factors doesn’t mean that you will not get cancer. If you think you may be at risk, you should discuss it with your doctor.

Provenge is a new, FDA-approved immunotherapy for certain types of prostate cancer.

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It’s not unusual for a new mom-to-be to find that they have developed

varicose veins during preg-nancy. The added weight and blood flow makes preg-nant women more prone to veins that leak or fail. Varicose veins are swol-

len veins that may bulge near the surface of the skin. These blue or purple, sometimes squiggly-looking veins are most likely to show up in your legs, though you may also get them elsewhere. (In fact, hemorrhoids are really just varicose veins of the rectal area.) Many women first develop varicose veins – or find that they get worse – during pregnancy. As the uterus grows, it puts pressure on the large vein on the right side of the body (the inferior vena cava), which in turn increases pressure in the leg veins. There may be little or no discomfort from them, or they may make your legs feel heavy and achy. The skin around a varicose vein may also itch, throb, or feel like it’s burning. The symptoms tend to be worse at the end of the day, especially if you’ve been on your feet a lot. Veins are the blood vessels that return blood from your extremities to your heart, so the blood in your leg veins is already work-ing against gravity. When you’re pregnant, the amount of blood in your body increases, adding to the burden on your veins. And your progesterone levels rise, causing the walls of your blood vessels to relax. You’re more likely to get varicose veins if other members of your family have had them. They’re more common in women than men, and if you have them, they tend to get worse with each successive pregnancy and as you get older. Being overweight, carrying twins or higher multiples, and standing for long peri-ods can also make you more susceptible. During and after pregnancy, you may also noticed tiny blood vessels near the surface of the skin, especially on your ankles, legs, or

face. These are called spider veins because they often appear in a spider- or sunburst-like pattern with little branches radiating out from the center (though sometimes they may look more like the branches of a tree or sep-arate thin lines with no particular pattern). These don’t cause discomfort, and they typi-cally disappear after delivery. The good news is that varicose veins tend to improve after you give birth, particularly if you didn’t have any before you got pregnant. And if they don’t get better, there are a variety of ways to treat them.

Things To Do To Minimize the Effects of Varicose Veins: • Exercise daily. Even just a brisk walk

around the block can help you circulation.• Elevate your feet and legs whenever pos-

sible. Use a stool or box to rest your legs on when you’re sitting, and keep your feet el-evated on a pillow when you’re lying down.

• Don’t cross your legs or ankles when sitting.• Don’t sit or stand for long periods without

taking breaks to move around.• Wear special support hose. Graduated-

compression stockings, which are twice as thick as normal pantyhose, work best. These stockings are available from medi-cal supply stores and pharmacies. They’re tight at the ankle and get looser as they go up the leg, making it easier for blood to flow back up toward your heart. As a result, they help prevent swelling and may keep your varicose veins from getting worse.

How Varicose Veins Are TreatedVaricose Vein Laser procedures use an FDA approved laser tip to insert a laser fiber di-rectly inside the faulty vein under local an-esthesia. The laser delivers a precise dose of energy into the vein wall, collapsing it. This process, called ablation, cures the condition and diverts blood flow to nearby functional veins. The resulting increased circulation significantly reduces the symptoms of vari-

Oh Baby - Those AreVaricose Veins!WhatYouCanDoAboutVaricoseVeinsDuringandAfterPregnancy.

cose veins and improves their surface ap-pearance. It’s quick, easy, requires no general anesthesia and gets you back on your feet in a matter of minutes. Best of all, it’s approved by most insurance carriers. If you notice varicose veins during or af-ter your pregnancy, it’s a good idea to talk to a doctor so that you know exactly what to ex-pect as things in your body change. Preparing ahead of time for any post pregnancy condi-tions or procedures will help minimize the stress you feel and allow you to focus on all the wonderful events surrounding the birth of your child.

ByDominicM.PedullaMD,FACC

Dominic Pedulla MD is a board certified cardiologist specializing in varicose veins. His office offers no obligation, free consultations for people interested in having their veins evaluated. Call his office today at (405) 947-2228.

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vision problem significant enough to affect their aca-demic and athletic perfor-mance. A child may be able to see “20/20” and still have major vision issues that

prevent them from attaining their full po-tential. The visual system is responsible for skills such as how we move our eyes togeth-er, how we track objects, how we change our focus from distance to near, how we achieve depth perception, how we perceive the world around us, and how we process, store, and re-call information. A child’s academic ability, athletic performance, self-esteem, and so-cial interactions with others are all affected by the efficiency of their visual system. Vi-sion issues that go beyond just seeing clear-ly require special training known as Vision Therapy.

What is Vision Therapy?Vision therapy, also known as vision train-ing, is a group of personalized techniques di-rected at correcting and bettering visual-mo-tor and perceptual disorders. Vision Therapy incorporates a large variety of non-surgical methods designed to treat:• Learningproblems• Eyealignment(Strabismus)• LazyEye(Amblyopia)• Eyefocusingabilities• Eyemovements

• Eyeteaming• VisualSensoryandMotorIntegration• VisionInformationProcessing• Coordination• RetainedPrimitiveReflexes• Visual Rehabilitation after AcquiredBrain Injury (ie. Trauma or Stroke) Through the use of highly specialized equipment, such as lenses, prisms, filters, oc-cluders, and other aids, including computers, vision therapy guides the patient through the process of developing improved visual func-tion in all of the above areas. During the fi-nal stages of therapy, the patient’s newly ac-quired visual skills are reinforced and made automatic through repetition and by integra-tion with motor and cognitive skills.

Who Benefits from Vision Therapy?• Anyone, regardless of age who experienc-

es visual challenges such as:• Learning Related Vision Problems. Vi-

sion Therapy can help those individuals who lack the necessary visual skills for ef-fective reading, writing, and learning (i.e., eye movement and focusing skills, con-vergence, eye-hand activity, visual mem-ory skills, perception, etc.).

• Sports Vision Improvement. Strong visu-al skills are critical to sports success. Not much happens in sports until your eyes instruct your hands and body as to what to do! Accurate vision and athletic visu-al skills can be measured, developed, and enhanced through Vision Therapy. We can measure and successfully improve

Does Your Child Need Vision Therapy?

ByDr.ralphA.Latimer,OD,FCOVD

Ralph A. Latimer, OD, FCOVD • Dr. Latimer is a Board Certified optometric physician and a Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development. He is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Oklahoma Association of Optometric Physicians. He also serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Clinical Optometry for the Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry and has been in private practice in Oklahoma City for 11 years. Latimer Vision Center • 8800 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73159 • Bus: 405.684.9448 • Fax: 405.684.9447 • www.LatimerVisionCenter.com

eye-hand coordination, visual reaction time, peripheral awareness, eye teaming, focusing, tracking, and visualization skills (to mention just a few).

• Poor Binocular Coordination. Vision Therapy helps individuals develop nor-mal coordination and teamwork of the two eyes (binocular vision). When the two eyes fail to work together as an effec-tive team, performance in many areas can suffer (reading, sports, depth perception, eye contact, etc.).

• Strabismus and Amblyopia. Vision Ther-apy programs offer much higher cure rates for turned eyes and/or lazy eye when compared to eye surgery, glasses, and/or patching, without therapy. The earlier the patient receives Vision Therapy the bet-ter. However, patients well past 21 years of age have been successfully treated.

• Visual Rehabilitation for Special Popula-tions. Vision can be compromised as a re-sult of neurological disorders or trauma to the nervous system (such as, traumat-ic brain injuries, stroke, whiplash, devel-opmental delays, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, etc.). Vision Therapy can effec-tively treat the visual consequences of trauma (including double vision).

Who Provides Vision Therapy?Vision therapy is a specialized discipline of Optometry. If you suspect your child might have a visual dysfunction, visit The College of Optometrists in Vision Development web site (www.COVD.org) to find a board certified developmental optometrist in your area who offers comprehensive vision exams that look at all visual abilities and provide treatment for visual dysfunctions.

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lips, but there is Juvederm. Juvederm is one the newest injectable fillers, FDA ap-proved in June 2006 for use in filling in the naso-labial folds areas of the face, and

may also be used for plumping up thin lips. It is composed of a synthetically-modified version of a naturally-occurring compound called Hyaluronic acid (HA). Hyaluronic acid is a large molecule consisting of repeated sugar (carbohydrate) molecule units, which have electrical charges that attract water molecules. It is normally found in skin, help-ing to maintain skin hydration and volume, and is the major biochemical component of the fluid found in the joints. The chemical nature of the charged sugar molecules, al-lows HA to attract and bind water molecules, perhaps 1000 times in their own weight in water molecules. HA has a short half-life in the body and it is quickly broken down and resorbed. Chemical modification makes HA resistant to decomposition. This explains its normal role in young healthy skin, and why skin properties change as the amount of HA in skin declines with age. Juvederm is an excellent choice for usage in the face, specifically in filling and provid-ing an enhanced contour to the lips. It can be applied quickly in a matter of minutes, and the results are immediate. It is safe and effec-tive, and has a very low potential of provoking an allergic or immunological reaction when injected. Filler substances like silicone can

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cause such reactions. Bovine collagen which is purified from another species (cow) can do the same. The effect of the compatibility with the body is a reduction in risk of complica-tions when using Juvederm. The smooth gel-like consistency of Juve-derm makes it ideal for facial contouring and makes it feel more like soft tissue rather than foreign substance. Its affinity for binding wa-ter repeating ‘sugar’ units allows for the con-tinuation of the fill even after the product is delivered to the corrective site. It can also be used for the enhancement of thin lips and plumping lips. It may also be used in filling in hollow places resulting from severe lipoatro-phy resulting from medical conditions (lu-pus, diabetes, HIV) as well as scars and sur-gical incisions of the face. It usually lasts for approximately 12 months or longer before it is resorbed by the body. Injections of Juvederm in thin lips can begin at the periphery and is continued at in-

tervals into the substance of the thin lip. The placement of the gel can be manipulated to evert the thin lip to give the appearance of fullness. Placement of the gel at the base of the fitrum at the top of the central part of the lip can be used to create Roman Statue ef-fect on the lip. Focusing on the placement of the gel around the periphery of the lip allows more precise lip conturing and reshaping. Placing it at the lip edges, called the vermil-lion border, can also help minimize the ap-pearance of fine-lines (smoker’s lines) as well as helping to define the lip shape. Generous amounts of Juvederm can produce the Lisa Rinna or Angelina Jolie look, which is not as popular a choice today as it has been in the past. In any case, the amount of enhancement and fullness can be controlled and the goal will be the right shape and size lip to match complement your other facial features. Is Juvederm right for you? It may be. But I am not one to Kiss and Tell.

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Imagine your child gets hurt while play-ing a sport and there was no one around who has any first aid or medical train-

ing close by to help them. Allyson Chad, 2011 graduate from Guthrie High School, knows full well the impact of sports injuries, on and off the court. Chad, a GHS basketball standout, spent her senior year off the court due to knee in-juries. “I really hated missing basketball sea-son, but the atmosphere of the game is half the fun, so I decided to become a student athletic trainer aide,” said Chad. After surgery to cor-rect a torn ACL and meniscus, Chad began her physical therapy journey in January and was recently released from her physician, Dr. Brett Jameson of OrthoOklahoma in Stillwater. As a freshman Chad took a care and pre-vention first aid class offered at her school. As an athlete she knew Chandra Dyer, ATC, LAT, MSHR, the athletic trainer for Guthrie sports and was enlisted to become part of the sports medicine team as a student athletic trainer’s aide. When most of the student trainer’s aids were choosing football, basketball or base-ball to cover, Chad chose tennis. “Well, my two best friends play for the girls tennis team and are partners for doubles, so I figured if I couldn’t play, I might as well hang out with them,” said Chad. During an out of town tournament, an athlete from another school was injured dur-ing her match. That particular school did not have an athletic trainer available. GHS tennis

coach Mary Hudson gladly sent Chad to at-tend to the injured athlete. “She put her first aid training to work and taped the ankle,” said Hudson. “I was very proud of her and I know the injured athlete was thankful. Hudson re-ports the injured student’s doctor gave her high praise. “He said that thanks to the quick thinking and smart action of Allyson there would have been greater injury to the athlete.” “It is such a relief to know we have trained professionals looking out for our kids, wheth-er it’s on a football or baseball field, a basket-ball or tennis court, I know their safety is at the top of every coaches mind. And, its stories like Allyson’s that help shine a positive light on the importance of athletic trainers and student athletic trainer aides,” said Hudson. Chad begins nursing school at the University of Oklahoma in August. Athletic trainers are specially trained in-dividuals responsible for the prevention, as-sessment, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and illnesses. They play a major role in taking care of athletes and are instrumental in promoting safety at an early age with our student athletes. Their job entails conducting injury pre-vention protocols, injury evaluation and im-mediate return to play decision making and injury rehabilitation. Being on the front lines of injury evalua-tion, athletic trainers must be well versed in a number of athletic injuries and none is more important than concussions. Athletic train-

ers are the best at concussion identification, diagnosis, and return to play management. Dyer explains that athletic trainers are not the stereotypical water boy or girl. They are a health provider whose daily job is to provide athletes with prevention techniques, assess-ment, treatment and rehabilitation for all types of injuries involving physical activity. Athletic trainers are recognized as an al-lied health care professional by the American Medical Association. The National Athletic Trainers’ Association supports over 32,000 members in the athletic training profession. Approximately 70 percent of all certified athletic trainers, like Dyer, hold a master’s degree or higher advanced degree. Athletic trainers can be found in high schools, col-leges, professional sports, clinics, hospitals, corporations, industry, military, public safety and performing arts. Fortunately, the parents, coaches and ath-letes in Guthrie and Crescent do not have to worry about someone on the sidelines watch-ing out for their safety. Logan Medical Center in Guthrie and OrthoOklahoma in Stillwater provide a sports medicine program for both schools. The team includes athletic trainers, physical therapists, orthopedic specialist Brett James, M.D. and emergency trained physician, Bill Worden, D.O. Dyer is licensed as an Okla-homa Athletic Trainer, a member of the Okla-homa Athletic Trainers Association, the Mid-American Athletic Trainers Association and the National Athletic Trainers Association.

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Cares From The Start[ by Jordan Ihrig ]

Benjamin Franklin likely did not anticipate that his words would echo such truth throughout generations when he said, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

Today, nearly 300 years later, that sentiment sums up a major med-ical trend – preventive medicine. Experts advise to be healthy, active and prevent medical issues before they start. Patients should screen for problems early, before they exacerbate into major health risks.

That’s why Stillwater Medical Center goes to great lengths to screen the youngest patients for possible illnesses or disorders through the newborn screening process.

“Before the baby leaves Stillwater Medical Center, our team col-lects specimens to screen for 54 disorders, some of which can be life threatening if not caught and addressed early on,” said Shyla Eggers, director of public relations. “The baby may appear healthy and slow-ly show symptoms, but by that time, permanent damage may already have been done. It’s important to know if your child has health chal-lenges as early as possible to help them thrive at home.”

According to Jeanne Campbell of Stillwater Medical Center’s Mater-nal Child Health Unit, if a baby has a metabolic disorder and is not treat-ed, it can lead to poor growth, failure to thrive, shock, mental retardation, developmental delays and death. A baby can also have a severe metabolic crisis including seizures, respiratory failure and cardiac arrest.

Campbell says that approximately one out of every 1000 infants will be identified with a disorder through the screening.

Newborn screenings include disorders like cystic fibrosis, PKU, congenital hypothyroidism and sickle cell disease, as well as a gen-eral newborn hearing screening. Because children begin listening and language development from the moment they are born, addressing hearing loss is vital to healthy growth.

Stillwater Medical Center delivers approximately one thousand babies annually, and each baby is screened for hearing loss. Unlike many hospitals, newborn hearing screenings are offered free of charge to patients because of the dedicated team of hospital volunteers.

Unlike most screenings that are completed by a blood test, the hearing screening uses an auditory brainstem response (ABR) sys-tem. Three electrodes are attached to the baby at the nape of the neck, shoulder and forehead. Ear “cuffs” are then attached to each ear. The computer program emits different decibels of sound and measures the response on a “pass/fail” system.

“Volunteers began a newborn hearing screening program at SMC approximately 40 years ago, well before it was a mandated state test,” said Sarah Westerhide, chairperson of Stillwater Medical Center’s volunteer newborn hearing screening service. “We have come such a long way, through several incarnations of hearing screening equip-ment. When we went to the ABR system a few years ago, all the volun-teers had an extensive three-hour training session with the manufac-turers of the equipment.”

For more information about newborn screenings or the Maternal Child Health Unit at Stillwater Medical Center, please call 405-742-5553 or visit www.Stillwatermedical.com.

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M aintaining a healthy lifestyle and eating a bal-

anced meal is a struggle at all stages of life. Given the ever changing nutritional recom-mendations (including the new MyPlate.gov), staying educated on the latest guide-

lines can be especially difficult. Pregnancy can be an especially challeng-ing time to maintain adequate nutrition. This time requires a 50 percent increase in the in-take of protein, iron, folic acid and vitamin B6 compared to pre-pregnancy requirements. Whether it’s morning sickness or just sim-ply exhaustion, there are multiple reasons a woman can find it difficult to find and prepare the food necessary to meet her nutritional goals. Taking a good prenatal vitamin before conception, through pregnancy, and the pe-riod thereafter including nursing helps with this challenge, but awareness of food sources is helpful as well.

Folic Acid:Nearly 20 years ago, the United States Pub-lic Health Service recommended all women of childbearing age consume at least 400 mi-crograms of folic acid daily to reduce the risk of birth defects involving closure of the spi-nal cord known as “neural tube defects”. Ade-quate intake of this nutrient is especially im-portant prior to attempting pregnancy as it can take up to 3 months to develop adequate stores of folic acid. Also, the maximal bene-fit for folic acid in preventing neural tube de-fects comes prior to six weeks of pregnancy before many women realize they’re pregnant. Thus, taking a prenatal vitamin or a women’s multivitamin with folic acid is beneficial in any woman with the possibility of pregnancy in her future. The Institute of Medicine recommends at least 600 micrograms a day of folic acid for women aged 19 and older and 800mcg of folic acid for adolescents between 14 to 18 years of age. Certain women with either a history of children with birth defects or women with sickle cell disease have increased require-ments for folic acid. Folic acid can be found most abundantly in dark-green leafy veg-

etables with 3.5 oz serving having 120-160 micrograms of folic acid and beans (50-300 micrograms). Other good sources but with less folic acid include other vegetables, citrus fruits, whole grains and breakfast cereals. Fo-lic acid supplementation has decreased the rate of neural tube defects by as much as 80%.

Fatty Acids and DHA:Nutritionists and physicians refer to sub-stances that cannot be created by the body but which must be instead consumed by the diet as “essential”. One such essential nutri-ent is alpha linolenic acid (ALA), which is converted to the omega-3 fatty acid eicosa-pentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaeno-ic acid (DHA). Unfortunately, the American diet is omega-3 fatty acid poor leading to in-creased levels of inflammation. With regards to pregnancy, the omega-3 fatty acid DHA has been found to be a compo-nent in the cell lining of the brain and a part of the eye known as the retina. Supplementa-tion during pregnancy is thought to help with the maturation of fetal brain tissue and pos-sibly help prevent preterm birth by decreas-ing inflammation. DHA supplementation to mothers and their children has been shown

to improve psychomotor and mental devel-opment in at least four good research trials; however, there is some debate as a study re-cently published in the Journal of the Amer-ican Medical Association of 2,400 women concluded there was no improvement in cog-nitive and language development in children less than 18 months. Although some recommend a DHA in-take of 300 milligrams, the average dietary intake is only about 15 percent of this level. A good way to increase DHA consumption is to eat seafood, with a salmon filet having at least 600 milligrams of DHA and canned tuna having about 500. In pregnancy, how-ever, women should limit themselves to two servings of fish a week to avoid excessive mercury intake. Mercury exposure can also be limited by avoiding fish that eat other fish (such as swordfish, mackerel, and shark) and instead consuming small fish (shrimp, salm-on, catfish, scallops, sardines, and light tuna) as mercury accumulates in predatory fish higher up the food chain. If a woman is a veg-etarian or otherwise unable to eat fish, DHA pre-natal vitamins and DHA fortified foods are now available with the source often from plant sources including flax seed and algae.

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Smart Nutrition for Mothers To BeVitaminSupplementsYouShouldKnowAboutBeforeandDuringPregnancy

ByD.NelsonFong,M.D.

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Do you dread wearing sleeveless evening gowns? Wish your swimsuit covered your arms i down to your elbow? It is time for you to

get rid of those flabby underarms! To make it happen, you have got to do five things.

1. KnOW THE muSClEThe muscles that are causing your un-derarm sag are your triceps. While do-ing exercises that strengthen other parts of the arm are helpful for your over-all health, they are not going to give your underarm the upper lift you seek. Rather, you need to go after the mus-cle that is causing the sag, the triceps.

2. rEmEmBEr YOur BODY iS THE SOurCEWhen you have fat stored in your arms, you cannot make it disappear with a few magic exercises. You have to tone up the rest of your body as well. Along with tricep-spe-cific exercises, get plenty of cardio in your routine. This will get you sweating and help you burn fat from your head to your toes. Without a full-body burn, your target-specific exercises will reap little ben-efit for your triceps. Before you spend

hours in the gym, working out your underarms, you should spend half an hour on a treadmill or Stairmaster.

3. FEEl THE BurnIf you stop working out when you start to sweat or begin to feel a little fatigued, you are not giving your triceps the workout they need. In order to push your triceps to the position and shape you want, you are going to have to work them harder than ever. That does not mean you should work your body to exhaustion every day. Like

every other body part, your triceps need some days off between being worked out.

4. gO unDEr THE KniFEFor some individuals, reducing the sag under the arms is not as easy as hitting the gym. After losing alot of weight, some individuals are left with excess skin on vari-ous parts of their bodies - including the under arm. In the event you find yourself with skin hanging off your underarms that is not covering fat and will not go away, you may need to have the extra skin surgi-cally removed. This is a relatively fast and easy procedure that will help you show off the new body you worked so hard for through your weight loss efforts. Do not use surgery as an easy way to trim your arms. Surgery should only be used when medically necessary and there is no other way to trim up your triceps. Once you undergo surgery, be careful to avoid re-gaining the flabby arms you removed.

5. nEvEr givE uPIt may take some time to cut away the flab under your arm, but if you keep yourself fo-cused and truly want sleek arms, it’s worth the effort. Know your goal, push yourself to reach it, and never give up. With perse-verance and plenty of hard work, you will have the arms you have always wanted!

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S tudying a martial art can be a great way to improve muscle

tone, increase concentra-tion and self-confidence, lose weight, and of course enable you to defend your-self in times of need. There are many different martial

arts styles, each of which focuses on a specif-ic set of goals and concepts. Selecting a mar-tial arts style and school can be an intimidat-ing undertaking. The reality is that no one style will fit every individual’s desires, goals, and physical ability.

Evaluate Your GoalsBefore you begin to research martial arts styles, you first need to outline a list of goals. Possible reasons for taking a martial art may include:• Self Defense • Competition or Competitive Fighting• Fitness• Experiencing a New Culture Once you have decided your goals, you can begin to research the different styles, and evaluate how well they fit those goals. Bear in mind that almost any martial art you study will provide you a significant amount of fit-ness training.

Picking an ArtThere seems to be more martial arts styles than there are models of cars. However most can be grouped into a two basic categories: Competition Sport Arts. Many Sport Arts are focused on competing in tournaments. If your goal is to progress as an athlete and com-petitor, then tournaments are an excellent environment for increasing fitness and feed-ing a competitive spirit. Competition arts do teach self defense and are somewhat practi-

cal on the street. Some of the more common sport arts are Tae Kwon Do, Shotokan Karate, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Judo, and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Self Defense Arts. If your goal is to pre-pare yourself for the possibility of a real life-threatening attack, then arts such as Kung Fu San Soo, Kajukembo, and Krav Maga are ex-tremely practical and primarily self-defense based. These arts emphasize the understand-ing that there are no rules when having to protect yourself or others. They typically have an easy learning curve, most anyone can learn regardless of age or physical ability, and are extremely effective against an attacker.

Here are a few things to consider when se-lecting a martial arts school:• The reality is that belt testing and promo-

tion fees are a large source of income for many schools and associations. Where-as in some traditional schools it is con-sidered a privilege to promote a student without charging additional fees. Make sure you ask for the charge for each belt, and add them up for your true cost.

• Be very wary of cult-like schools that try to up-sell you to intensified black belt programs. There are many scam artists in black belts out there. You should be very clear about what you are paying for up front.

• Most schools require a contract like a health club and often will require a commitment of 6 to 12 months of training. Any longer, and you have reason to be suspicious.

• Every credible school should offer at least one free trial class so that you can deter-mine if you want to study there.

• Trust your instincts. If something about the school doesn’t sit right with you, then it probably isn’t right. Look out for the fast talking salesman who tries to sweep

your concerns under the rug. Remember that choosing the right teach-er and the right school is more important than the actual style. If you choose a school that you enjoy, study with a teacher you like, and train with students that inspire you, then you are likely to stick with your martial art. Hopefully you will discover a very positive lifelong journey that will provide you with hidden benefits that exceed your initial goals!

Martial Arts

A HealthyLifestyle Choice

ByDr.ralphA.Latimer,OD,FCOVD

Dr. Latimer has been a martial arts practitioner and teacher for over 30 years. He is a nationally known instructor and a Fourth Degree Master of Kung Fu San Soo. Master Latimer is the owner of the Phoenix Rising Kung Fu San Soo Association in southwest Oklahoma City. • 8901 S. Santa Fe ave, Suite KOklahoma City, OK 73139 • Phone: 405-632-3003 • www.getkungfu.com

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Even though science has yet to determine exactly how acupuncture works, there’s plenty of evidence to show that it does. People ask me all the time “what types of things does acupuncture treat?” … my thoughts are what does it not treat, It’s not really so much about should you try it, as much as why haven’t you!

1. little or no negative side effects. Other than the occasional bruise and maybe some slight dizziness post treatment, acupuncture is one of the safest modalities that exist. Many patients report an increase in the quality of their sleep and a greater sense of calm after a session.

2. Treatment according to your individual needs. Do you have stress, knee pain, a head-ache and insomnia, all at once! Acupuncture can treat many conditions AT THE SAME TIME!

3. acupuncture practitioners will spend time with you. We want you to tell us about your condition! We often gain

great insight about how best to treat you when you tell us about YOU. Nobody knows your body better than you do.

4. Finding out it’s “not all in your head”. One of our greatest tools of diagnosis is in ques-tioning your symptoms. Practitioners are not trying to “fit” you in some common box of disease; rather, to work with a diagnosis that best fits all of your symptoms. We believe you! And yes we want to know all of your symp-toms… even the ones you think are weird! Our styles of diagnosis attempts to account for the ENTIRE person, body, mind, and spirit!

5. You don’t have to be sick to try it. In an-cient times the goal of the Chinese physi-cian was to keep his patients healthy. He did this by treating them regularly, and educat-ing them on healthy habits, diet and daily liv-ing. This health care system has literally been around for more than two thousand years. It worked well then, and it’s still effective.

6. Acupuncture helps emotional issues. It enhances your sense of well-being. It sta-bilizes your emotions so that you feel

more centered, more in control, and it does it using your body’s own energy.

7. it’s organic. Acupuncture uses your body’s own natural energy to help you feel better. No chemicals, contaminants, additives or fillers!

8. regular treatments can help keep you healthier so you need conventional medi-cine less often. Acupuncture has been shown to alleviate stress, increase blood flow, ac-celerate the body’s healing response, reg-ulate hormones, and blood pressure.

9. Cost effective. If you pay part or all of your health care costs directly, you will appreci-ate how you spend you dollar. Would you rather receive personal attention and treat-ment for a particular condition, or pop a pill?

10. One third of the world’s population is al-ready doing it. Roughly two billion people on the planet depend on acupuncture and oriental medicine as their health care system of choice. It’s been around since before much of western civilization and it’s still popular.

Top ten reasons to try acupuncture

Mark Triplett, MSOM, has a Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine and has been practicing Oriental Medicine for over 8 years. Questions? comments? He can be reached at 405-514-0478 or by his website http://www.triplettacupuncture.com

ByMarkTriplett,M.S.O.M.

T he annual Pistol Pete 5K race will kickoff the events for the Perkins Old Settler’s Day which will be on Sep-

tember 10, 2011. This is a race for all levels of fitness regardless of whether you are a fit runner or an occasional jogger. This is a great event for all levels of walkers.

We encourage everyone to participate and be involved in this celebration of our com-munity’s heritage and our proud claim to the home of Frank Eaton, the person for whom the OSU mascot Pistol Pete was modeled after.

You can find registration forms on the website perkinsok.net which can be down-loaded, completed and mailed to the Perkins Flyers Fitness Group; P.O. Box 532; Perkins, OK 74059. The entry fee is $20 if preregis-tered by Sept. 1 and $25 after Sept. 1. You

can register on race day. The race will start at 8 a.m. with registration and packet pickup starting at 6:30 a.m. There is a $5 discount for all students through high school and further discounts for school cross country teams.

The first 150 entrants will receive a nice technical shirt as part of their entry fee. The shirts normally retail for more than the cost of the entry fee. Runners will want to hang around after the race as there will be some very nice door prizes that will be drawn from those who entered the race. You have to be present to win.

There will be an awards assembly after the race for the overall winners of the female and male divisions and medals for the top 3 in each age division by gender. Refreshments will be available at the finish line and times of

Pistol Pete 5k RaceA Race for AllLevels of Fitness[ By Lynn Kinder ]

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certified and has a nice flat terrain which loops around the East side of Perkins. The starting line will be at the corner of Hert and S. Main Streets in downtown Perkins. Regis-tration and packet pickup will take place in front of Payne County Bank at 202 S. Main Street. All participants will need to park on the side streets as Main Street will be closed to traffic throughout the morning. We en-courage walkers to participate in our event. There is also a 1 mile fun run for those who want to go a shorter distance.

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ByDr.SteveJohnston

W omen’s health and family health go hand

in hand. Ninety percent of my patients are women with health issues. I have found many of these issues have basis in several areas: Diet, Stress, Low Self Esteem, and

Environmental Heredity. You have probably heard the saying “You

are what you eat,” or “What you eat today walks and talks with you tomorrow.” On a cel-lular level these sayings are true.

I have had patients come to me and say:“Dr. Steve, I used to be slim, graceful and now

I waddle. I have no energy, my hair has turned grey, and I have so many double chins I need a bookmark just to find my collar. In addition, I have other health problems. What can I do?

My children and husband are sick all the time, I am worried about them. I feel stressed all the time. My husband makes remarks about my weight and now my children are making fun of me. My children always have

plenty to eat. They love TV dinners. I try to get them what they want. I try to be a good mother and wife but I have just about given up. Please help me.”

The solution to many of their problems is education. Much of my time is spent coun-seling and educating my patients. Through indepth question and answer sessions, my patient and I together, formulate a life-changing, three-month program. My patient sets goals and together we formulate the nec-essary steps to achieve those goals. Together, we work on achieving those goals.

In all cases, the patient has the basic and necessary tools to make a change in their life, as well as their family’s health and lives. They are empowered to truly be the heart of the family and a person to be admired.

What is most rewarding to me, is see-ing these patients return happy. They see their hair is returning to its original color, their nails are growing. They have safely lost weight and their families health is improving, their personal relationships are better and they finally feel good about themselves.

Vitamin D recommendation: Vitamin D may show a benefit against Breast Cancer and Colorectal Cancers. Recommended dos-age through supplements: 2000 IU’s of Vita-min D3, plus 10 to 15 minutes of direct sun-light daily without sun block.

Yours in Health, Dr. Steve

Women’s and Family’s HealthIn all cases, the patient has the basic and necessary tools to make a change in their life, as well as their family’s health and lives.

Overweight and obese adults and chil-dren have a higher risk of develop-ing high cholesterol. According to the

American Heart Association, cholesterol comes from two sources: naturally from your body and from the food you consume. Cholesterol is locat-ed in every cell in your body and is essential for your body to properly function. The two types of cholesterol are low-density lipoprotein (LDL), known as “bad” cholesterol and high-density li-poprotein (HDL), known as “good” cholesterol.

Individuals who are overweight or obese from consuming too many calories, or too much saturated fat, trans fat and cholester-ol and not engaging in an adequate amount of physical activity can cause an increase in LDL and a decrease in HDL. An excess amount of LDL can cause a build up in the in-ner walls of the arteries making it difficult for

blood to flow property, making the chances of heart attack or stroke more prevalent.

The good news is that high cholesterol is preventable and treatable.

September is National Childhood Obe-sity Awareness Month and National Choles-terol Education Month. The Oklahoma Fit Kids Coalition encourages you, adults and children, to take care of your health by being physically active and making sure your diet is of nutritional value. Consuming a healthy diet and getting daily physical activity will de-crease your chances of becoming overweight or obese, at the same time decreasing your risk of developing high cholesterol.

For more information, resources and to join Oklahoma Fit Kids Coalition’s Septem-ber obesity prevention campaign, please visit www.fitkidsok.org.

Obesity Linked to High Cholesterol[ By Lezlie Stacy, Project Coordinator, Oklahoma Fit Kids Coalition ]

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Grilling is a great way to get a whole lot of flavor that goes way beyond plain burgers and basic barbecue. Lean meats, juicy marinades and zesty top-

pings add up to terrific flame-kissed dishes that will make guests want to kiss the cook.Here are some easy ways to take big flavor from the grate to the plate:

Grill Up the UnexpectedA lot of fruits and veggies are easy to cook over the coals. Try:1. Zucchini2. Eggplant3. Portobello mushrooms4. Corn5. Romaine hearts6. Pineapple7. Onion (sliced thick)8. Stone fruits like peaches, plums and mangoes

marinate meatsWhen grilling lean meat, use a flavorful marinade with some acidic ingredients (like citrus juices) to help break down tough meat fibers. Make sure the marinade covers the meat entirely, and let it do its magic for several hours or overnight. Some bold ingredients to experiment with:1. Chili sauce2. Olive oil3. Lemon or lime juice4. Soy sauce5. Worcestershire sauce6. Molasses 7. Garlic8. Red pepper flakes

Top it OffIn addition to the good old grilling standbys like ketchup or barbecue sauce, set out some tasty

toppers that can work on just about anything:1. Roasted red peppers2. Caramelized onions3. Spicy Wholly Guacamole4. Pickled jalapeño peppers5. Chipotle or basil mayo6. Wholly Salsa7. Smoked cheese slicesWhen you’re ready to fire up some flavor, try these recipes from Wholly Guacamole. Made with all-natural ingredients, Wholly Guacamole can be found in the produce section of your grocery store. For more recipes, visit www.eatwholly.com.

Beef Steak Soft TacosServes: 6Marinade: 2/3 cup prepared Italian dressing 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon chili powderBeef Tacos: 2 boneless beef chuck shoulder steaks, cut 3/4 inch thick (about 1-1/2 pounds) 12 small flour tortillas, warmed Toppings: Thinly sliced lettuce, chopped tomato, dairy sour cream, guacamole (optional) Combine marinade ingredients in small bowl. Place beef steaks and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight, turning occasionally. Remove steaks; discard marinade. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 14 to 17 minutes for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) done ness, turning occasionally. Carve into thin slices; season with salt. Serve in tortillas with toppings.

Wholly Lime CheeseburgersServes: 6 2 pounds lean ground beef 1/2 lime, juiced 1 teaspoon garlic 1/2 cup diced onion 1/2 cup diced tomatoes 6 slices Monterey Jack cheese 6 hamburger buns Your favorite flavor of Wholly GuacamoleIn a large bowl mix together ground beef, lime juice, garlic, onion and tomatoes. Form meat into 6 patties. Cook burgers to desired doneness on a preheated grill. Add a slice of cheese to each burger during the last minute of cooking. Serve on toasted buns with a healthy dollop of guacamole.This recipe also makes great sliders. For a leaner version, use ground turkey instead of ground beef.

Avocado Stuffed SalmonServes: 4 2 packages lemon butter grilled salmon, defrosted 1 cup spicy Wholly Guacamole 1 egg yolk 1/4 cup bread crumbs 1 teaspoon lemon zest Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to tastePreheat your oven to 350°F. Using a sharp serrated knife, cut a pocket into the side of each piece of salmon. In a bowl, combine guacamole, egg yolk, bread crumbs and lemon zest to make stuffing. Stuff fish with avocado mixture; season each fillet with salt and pepper. Bake for 8 minutes and serve immediately.

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When the Tay-lor family’s new swimming pool was com pleted, the builder was

about to fill it with water. But Erin, a New Jersey mother of three children — two of whom were nonswimmers — stopped him: “Not one drop of water goes into that pool until the fence is in-stalled,” she insisted.

Erin and her husband, Jay, are pain-fully aware of how dangerous swimming pools can be. Jay’s young cousin, Alicea, had drowned in a neighbor’s unfenced aboveground swimming pool, and the preschooler’s funeral was seared into their memories.

Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death to children ages 1 to 14, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.• In many Sunbelt states, it’s the lead-

ing cause of death. • Children ages 5 and younger are at

the highest risk, accounting for 76 percent of all reported drowning-re-lated fatalities.

• The U. S. Consumer Products Safe-ty Com mission (CPSC) ) found that the majority of all drown-ings in the 1-5 age group were as-sociated with pools, and near-ly half of those victims were last seen in the house.“Drowning is swift and silent. There

is no splashing sound or cry for help,” says Kim Burgess, executive director of the National Drowning Prevention Al-liance in Fort Lauder dale, Fla. “That’s why parents need to be aware of the danger and in-stall alarms to alert them and barriers to delay a child’s unsupervised access to a swimming pool, hot tub or other back yard water feature.”

Burgess adds: “Barriers can buy parents the precious time needed to recover from a brief lapse in supervision. But remember, if a child is missing, check the pool area first.”

Submersion InjuriesFor every child that drowns in a pool or spa,

it’s estimated another 10 are treated for sub-mersion injuries. The CPSC reports that be-

tween 2008 and 2010, there were, on average, 5,100 pool- or-spa-related submersion inju-ries involving children younger than 15 years of age treated in emergency departments. Many suffer profound, permanent brain dam-age, requiring life-long skilled nursing care.

Nadina Riggsbee, of Benicia, Calif., knows first-hand the suffering those parents endure. In 1978, a babysitter removed a bar the Riggs-bees had placed in the track of a sliding glass patio door to let the family dog outside. While

the sitter was in the bathroom, the Riggs-bee’s 26-month-old daughter, Samira, and 14-month-old son, JJ, opened the door and fell into the backyard swimming pool. Samira died, but JJ survived with profound brain damage.

“After my family’s tragedy, I became out-raged whenever I heard a news report of another child drowning. I thought to my-self, ‘Someone should do something,’” said Riggsbee.

So she did. Riggsbee founded the Drowning Prevention Foundation to promote public aware ness and advo-cate for swimming pool barrier legis-lation. Thanks to her efforts, Contra Costa County, Calif., required all newly con structed swimming pools to have an isolation fence, an automatic safety cov-er or alarms on house doors leading to the pool area. The 1984 act is thought to be the first swimming pool barrier law.

Pool SafelyWhile no national law requires resi-

dential swimming pool barriers, Con-gress passed the Virginia Graeme Bak-er Pool and Spa Safety Act in December 2007. The statute requires anti-entrap-ment drain covers and other safety devic-es in all public pools.

But the law does not require anti-en-trapment drain upgrades in private home pools and hot tubs. Nor does it mandate swimming pool barriers. Rather, it man-dates a public safety education program.

As a result, the CPSC created the Pool Safely campaign, launched in May 2010. The hub of the program is a ded-icated website where campaign part-ner organizations can order free public education resources such as brochures, posters and public service announce-ments. Parents and other child educa-tors can visit the site to access children’s stories and activities designed to spark

a conversation about safer behavior around pools and spas.

The law also provided funding that en-abled the CPSC to contract with national safety nonprofit organizations, such as the National Drowning Prevention Alliance, Safe Kids USA and the Home Safety Council to promote the Pool Safely campaign and create their own outreach initiatives.

Burgess says that she is very pleased by the clear, empowering messages of the Pool Safely campaign. “It really fits our motto: Drowning is preventable. And simple steps really do save lives.”

Isolate the pool from the house and yard area by surrounding it with a fence and self-closing and self-latching gate.

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1. TaKE FamilY aCTiviTiES OuTDOOrSWhether it’s family dinners on the patio, reading baby’s favorite story under a shady tree, or star-gazing at night, remember to get outside and en-joy the beautiful summer weather with the family.

2. inCOrPOraTE SummEr STYlESHuggies is helping little ones achieve the perfect denim-clad summer wardrobe by bringing back Huggies Little Movers Jeans Diapers. From play dates to strolls around the neighborhood, this denim accessory is perfect for any summer look. Not only will babies be rocking the hottest summer fashion, but they will also be helping diaper a baby in need. Moms can share their support by uploading a photo of their little one sporting the fashionable denim diaper at www.Huggies.com. For each photo uploaded or photo “liked” Huggies will help a baby in need by donating to Every Little Bottom.

3. JuST aDD WaTErIt’s important to keep cool while enjoying a day outdoors in the hot summer sun. Think about breaking out the baby pool, sprinkler or hose, and incorporate bubbles or buckets for extra fun.

4. KEEP iT SimPlEAs little ones become more active, summertime is the perfect opportunity to break out the blanket and head to a favorite outdoor spot. Even simple games like “Peek-a-Boo” are more exciting in the summer breeze. 5. EnJOY FrESH airEmbrace the outdoors and enjoy fresh air with nightly walks around the neighborhood. The temperature will have cooled down, and babies often fall asleep to motion. 6. IntROdUCE tExtUREIntroducing a baby to the many fun textures of summer is important to the growing senses. Whether it’s sand, grass or finger paint, the opportunities to expand baby’s experiences grow greatly in the summer months. Try walking in a park, playing in the sandbox or touching garden flowers. 7. SummEr OuTingSPacking a diaper bag and getting outside helps to make the most of summertime. Whether it’s a stroll around the park or a visit to the local zoo, a day out of the house can be fun for the

The warm weather has finally arrived and parents everywhere are looking to make this summer one for the memory books. Summer always seems to fly by, with work, chores and family vacations taking priority throughout the warm months. In order to take full

advantage of everything the season has to offer, Huggies is helping Moms and Dads beat the heat with a variety of fun and easy summertime activities. ¶ From taking indoor activities out-side to summer style and starting a garden, the options are endless. Whether it’s baby’s first summer or they’re a seasoned warm-weather expert, make it the best summer yet.

To learn more about Huggies Jeans Diapers and obtain other tips on enjoying the amazing ride of parenting, visit www.Huggies.com. To learn more about how you can give to babies in need visit www.EverylittleBottom.com.

whole family. If these places are within walk-ing distance, try to resist the urge to drive and break out the stroller for a refreshing walk. 8. TaKE Full aDvanTagE OF HOliDaYSThere are plenty of great summer occasions to bring the family together and celebrate. Take advantage of the warm weather and take the party outside. From neighborhood cookouts to family parties at the park, outdoor holi-days can create fond summer memories. 9. STarT a garDEnFind a small part of the yard and buy seeds for easy-to-grow vegetables, herbs and fruit. Little ones will enjoy the dirt’s texture and they will absolutely love watching the garden grow right in front of their eyes.

10. Sing, DanCE anD laugHBreak out the music and entertain little ones with singing and dancing in the yard. This is a great way to stimulate a baby’s imagination while allowing them to do what they do best, wiggle and bounce to the beat. Laughing and giggling helps create an unbreakable bond between parent and child. 11. HiT THE BEaCHDon’t forget the sunscreen. The beach provides a unique sensory experience for all little ones. Everything from the birds chirping, to the waves, sand and shells will keep babies occupied for hours and guarantees a long afternoon nap for parents.

12. EnJOY a lazY DaYTaking a break is underestimated in the summertime. Baby and parents deserve to lay back and relax after a busy summer day. Continue to take advantage of the warm summer weather while relaxing — take a snooze on the porch or rock on the hammock. These moments of rest will help you feel refreshed and ready to get back to all that fun in the sun.

13. TaKE a rainY DaY BrEaKNot every summer day can be as sunny and beautiful as the next. But, there’s always time for rainy day fun with the little one. Use everyday items around the house, such as boxes, pillows and blankets, and make a rainy day fort.

14. HavE Fun WiTH FrOzEn TrEaTSNothing says summer like frozen treats. Take a walk to the local ice cream shop or set up an ice cream sundae toppings station at home for a break during the hot summer months.

15. STarT a SummEr SCraPBOOKBlue skies, sunny days and blooming flowers provide the perfect photo backdrop, so remem-ber to capture each moment. Consider adding a photo of your little cutie in a denim diaper. Better yet, upload a photo of your little one on www.Huggies.com and share with family and friends, while helping to diaper a baby in need. From a baby’s first picnic to their first glance of a firefly, these first smiles and flashes of curios-ity are pictures that will be priceless for years.

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Enoch Kelly Haney has wore many hats in his lifetime. He has served the people of Okla-homa in many ways, as a minis-ter, a member of the Oklahoma

National Guard, he has enjoyed a successful career in politics serving a total of 22 years as a State Representative and as a State Senator. He also served as Chief for the Tribe of the Seminole Nation. He has since retired from the political world to pursue his “God-given” talent as an artist. Haney was professionally trained by Dr. Dick West at Bacone College in painting. His talents earned him a Rockefeller Scholarship to the University of Arizona. There he trained in traditional and abstract art. Haney fin-ished his college career with a degree in Fine Arts from Oklahoma City University. Haney has masterpieces in galleries and museums in Oklahoma and around the world. He has been recognized as a Master Artist of the Five Civilized Tribes. Although Haney’s early art began with canvas, his art has evolved to include sculp-ture. It is through sculpture that he has truly began to capture a moment in time. Haney has traveled the world and studied artists such as Michelangelo and Rodin to capture details such as muscle tone, finger nails, and the tini-est details we are used to seeing in his work. “My art comes from life, it’s the sum of my life experiences that goes into each piece,” Haney said. “It’s who I am, I don’t think I could have made the impact that I have, with-out the experiences that I have had.” When he begins a piece, Haney forms an image in his mind of what he wants it to be. Then he researches and finds the details he needs to make it come to life. When he does a piece for a specific tribe, he studies that tribe. After Haney has the image details, he be-gins a sculpture with a base and armature to

hold the clay. He then adds the clay to the armature and begins the task of shaping the clay. The clay has an oil base

so that it will remain pliable. Then the mag-ic begins, with the tools in his box, he creates the image he sees in his mind. The sculpture at this point may only be 2-foot tall. The foundry he works with will then take many photos of the image and make a 3-D map of the image. Once this is done, Haney

can specify the size of the sculpture needed and they make a figure made of a special Sty-rofoam. Clay is applied to the Styrofoam and then he creates the fine lines and details that will be in the final bronze statue. The found-ry makes a mold and then casts the statue. One of Haney’s most famous statues is ‘The Guardian’. ‘The Guardian’ which sits atop the Capitol in Oklahoma City was creat-ed using this method. ‘The Guardian’ stands 17-feet tall and has a staff that is 22-feet tall. Large statues such as ‘The Guardian’ are cast in many pieces and then welded together. ‘The Guardian’ was cast in 50 pieces. One of Haney’s latest pieces is the ‘Chick-

1) Haney works on ‘Piomingo’ photo by Bradley Smith2) ‘The Circle of Life’ photo by Will Haney3) ‘The Power of Hope’ photo by Bradley Smith

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4) Haney with full-size ‘Piomingo’ photo by Will Haney 5) Building the Armiture photo by Will Haney 6) ‘Kelli Brooke’ inspired by his daughter photo by Bradley Smith 7) ‘With the Vision of an Eagle’ photo by Bradley Smith 8) ‘The Chickasaw Warrior’ photo by Will Haney 9) ‘The Guardian’ with a hawk photo by Stu Osler

asaw Warrior’, the 9-feet tall statute was dedicated in front of the headquarters of the Chickasaw Nation in Ada, and a replica also has been dedicated at the Chickasaw Cul-tural Center at Sulphur. A smaller 7-feet tall replica was also dedicated at Bacone Univer-sity. All of the statues were purchased by the Chickasaw Nation. The newest piece in his collection is a piece called ‘The Unconquerable Spirit.’ Months of work and many hours give way to

a piece with the finest of details. The image is a depiction of the defiant Osceola plunging a knife through the proposed Paynes Landing Treaty with the United States Government. Whether the event happened as it has been reported in various references, it is undeni-able that Osceola had the spirit and courage to never surrender to the world around him. “Its not just a sculpture, its a statement,” Haney said. “The concept came out in the 70s when I worked with the Seminole tribe.” Haney painted a piece called ‘Mark of the Knife’ which was “one of my most popular prints, it sold out quickly, and I have none left,” Haney said. He has turned it into a relief sculpture with the unveiling of ‘The Unconquerable Spirit.’ The imagery and fine details in this piece will make this piece a hallmark in any fine art collection. To find out more information about ‘The Unconquerable Spirit’, ‘Chickasaw Warrior,’ ‘The Guardian,’or some of Mr. Haney’s oth-er works, including prints available visit his website at www.kellyhaney.com.

“Its not just a sculpture, its a statement,”

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Chikasha Poya – We are ChickasawGetting to Know the Chickasaw Culture[ By Brandy Morris ]

Next you will see a beautiful Oka’ Aabi-niili’ (a place for sitting on the water) water pavilion with a walkway and shelter where guest can sit and gaze upon the water and re-flect upon the beauty and surroundings. Its a place of peaceful meditation. The Holisso Research Center is a fasci-nating part of the Cultural Center. Here stu-dents and scholars as well as Chickasaws

can research the his-tory of the Chickasaw through various pre-cious artifacts stored and protected here. There is also help for those wishing to trace their Chickasaw fam-ily lineage. Call the Holliso Center for more information. The Aba’ Aanowa’- Sky Pavillion is an overlook that rises above the Chikasha

Inchokka’ (Chickasaw house) Traditional Village. Here you will find a recreation of a Chickasaw village with a palisade encircling the village. The village consists of two sum-mer homes, two winter homes, corn crib, stickball court, council house and a ceremo-nial mound. Walking back from the traditional village you will come upon the Kochcha’ Aabiniili’-

(outdoor seating) Amphitheater. The Amphi-theater has tiered seating and seats 320 people. Here guests can observe the Chickasaw Nation Dance Troupe, plays, storytelling, crafts and cultural ceremonies and so much more. Once you have enjoyed the outside exhibits visit the Aaimpa’ (“a place to eat”) Cafe. Organ-ically grown herbs and vegetables and buffalo are a part of the menu. Here you have an oppor-tunity to enjoy traditional Chickasaw dishes, including pishofa, grape dumplings, Indian fry bread and everyones favorite, Indian Tacos.

T he Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulphur welcomes Oklahomans and tourists alike with open arms and an invitation to learn about the Chickasaw people and their traditions. The 109 acre complex features both open air and indoor exhibits. In its first year of being

open, the Chickasaw Cultural Center has already welcomed 50,000 visitors through its doors, and with all the activities at the Cultural Center there will be more visitors to come. ¶ Among the outdoor exhibits is the Aaholiitobli’ Honor Garden, which honors members of the Chickasaw Tribe who have been inducted into the Chickasaw Hall of Fame. There are 57 engraved granite plaques with each mem-bers likeness that lists their accomplishments. The plaques hang on stone walls that encircle a square fountain made of granite and cop-per. Each year new members are inducted and added to the walls.

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After you have satisfied your cravings, purchase combo tickets for the Anoli’ The-ater and the Chikasha Poya Exhibit Center at the entrance to the Anoli’ (stories) Theater. The screen is 2,700 square foot and appears to surround the 350 seat theater. Visitors can enjoy Chicksaw films as well as movies shown throughout the summer for kids. Call for a movie schedule. Across the walk from the Anoli’ Theater is the Chikasha Poya (“we are Chickasaw”) Ex-hibit Center. Here visitors can enjoy a short film in the AA-Anompoli’ Chokka’ (council

house).The film tells the story of the Chicka-saw people. The journey, and the division of the people that became the Chickasaw and Choc-taw people, the triumps of wars and the heart-ache of removal to the Indian Territory, and the story of how the Chickasaw Nation has risen to become the proud people they are today. Once the film is over the screen rises and re-veals the doorway to the Itti’ Anonka’nnannakat Oktani (Spirit Forest). The Spirit Forest is in-teractive with theatrical lighting and sound. It comes to life with sounds of the forest and the animals that live there. Once you step out of the Spirit Forest stroll the Exhibit Gallery. Here you will find tribal artifacts and many exhibits you can touch and interact with. Throughout the ex-hibit you will find Spirit Stations that have motion sensors and will begin short films that explain the exhibits before you. Also scattered throughout the Exhibit Gallery are language learning stations. Visitors can learn Chikashshanompa’ (the Chickasaw language) at different exhibits, items such as food, plants tools and other items are dis-played and linked with an iteractive console. By touching a picture of the item, you can hear the Chickasaw name of the item, speak into the microphone on the console and see if you can pronounce it correctly. Don’t forget a souvenir, located in the ad-mistration building and in the Chikasha Poya exhibit center are an art gallery and retail store called Aachomp’ (a place to buy). Where visitors can purchase art and various remem-berances of their visit to the cultural center. Plan your visit to the Chickasaw Cultur-al Center by calling (580) 622- 7130 or vis-it www.chickasawculturalcenter.com and check on the activities going on. The Center is closed to the public on Mondays and open on the weekends.p

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Whitewater kayaking challenges most individuals physically be-cause it calls for core and arm

strength, balance, aerobic fitness, and flex-ibility. Oklahoma has many rivers where in-dividuals enjoy the challenge of the river and get a great workout at the same time. You can enjoy four miles of mild but exhila-rating Class II whitewater in Broken Bow, Okla-homa. The Lower Mountain Fork River draws many Texans to Southeastern Oklahoma to play in the shallow but swift, clear whitewater. With Oklahoma’s diverse waterways there are different types of kayaks and canoes available, hopefully this article can help you decide which one is suitable to your needs. Kayaks are considered to be a specialized type of canoe. Recreational kayaks are made for mild waters and are longer and wider to be more stable than canoes or traditional kay-aks. They offer larger cockpits for easier en-trance and exit from the boat and high back seats for greater comfort. Many recreation-al kayaks, like this one my son Dylan is pad-dling, are actually unsinkable! My family enjoys taking our recreational kayaks down slow moving, scenic rivers like the Illinois River in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The easy paddling conditions on this river make it a favorite destination for clubs, church groups and families seeking sun, fun and fellowship.

Kayaks Offer Special Benefits for FishermenKayak fishing is growing rapidly in Oklahoma

as more anglers discover that these stealthy, low-cost, low maintenance crafts can put them in locations that are unreachable with conventional fishing boats. They share the stability and larger cock-pits of recreational kayaks, but are fitted with rod holders, fish finders and anchor kits. Many fishing kayaks are made unsink-able with sealed hulls and deck drainage. My wife, Dianne, loves to take her kayak out to the Deep Fork River and catch catfish. Other Oklahoma paddlers pursue crappie, bass and

trophy-sized Alligator Gar. A kayak is great for paddling either up-stream or downstream and they tend to be much faster than canoes. However, if you en-joy fishing, camping, carrying passengers or paddling with pets, you may prefer a canoe. They are a bit slower, heavier and less ma-neuverable than kayaks, but they offer much more carrying capacity. For multi-day camping trips on the river, it is hard to beat a canoe. The Illinois River offers about 90 miles of paddle-worthy wa-ters with easy public access. You can camp for free on the gravel bars or spend a little money to on a cabin by the water or a well- equipped campground to pitch your tent.

Try Before Your BuyKayaks are much less expensive than other kinds of boats…until you decide you need one for every member of the family. Our family has purchased three kayaks and each one ranged in cost from $400-$900. Size and features are the key drivers of recreational kayak costs. I always recommend new paddlers rent a few kayaks before buying one. Outfitters on the Illinois River and the Mountain Fork River can set you up with a variety of differ-ent kayaks or canoes. You can learn more about the rivers mentioned in this article and more of my favorite Oklahoma area kayaking spots at my website: OklahomaRoadTrips.com.

Kayaking in OklahomaA Great Way to Be More Active & Enjoy the Great Outdoors[ By Thomas Jones ]

TOP OKlaHOmaPaDDling DESTinaTiOnS

The Illinois riverEasy Paddling for Novices in NE Oklahoma

The Lower Mountain Fork riverIntroduction to Whitewater in SE Oklahoma

The Kiamichi riverWilderness Paddling in SE Oklahoma

The oklahoma riverKayaks and Professional Instruction in Central Oklahoma

The Deep Fork riverMuddy banks surround a muddy river rich with catfish.

your Local LakesFind the skinny water, it is shadier and offers less traffic.

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Chickasaw Nation Medical Center offers high tech, quality care[ By Dana Lance and Sharmika Manandhar ]

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Opened July 2010, the 370,000 square-foot the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center in Ada, Okla. enables the Chick-

asaw Nation to offer Chickasaws and other Na-tive Americans the highest quality patient care. Approximately 250 additional employ-ees are being added to staff the new facility, which is almost triple the size of the Carl Al-bert Indian facility it replaced. Features of this state-of-the-art health care facility include a 72-bed hospital, level 3 emergency department, ambulatory care facility, diabetes care center, dental clinic, diagnostic imaging center, women’s health center, administrative offices, tribal health programs as well as a centrally located “town center” bridging the centers of patient care. “This facility enables us to better meet the needs of Chickasaws and other Native Americans,” said Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby. “When we ask Chickasaws about their priorities, health care is at the top of the list. This medical center is designed and

equipped to empower our staff to offer the highest level of health care.” Unique to the medical center is the re-gion’s only 256 slice CAT scan, which offers health care providers a much more effective diagnostic tool for detecting cardiac disease and other serious medical conditions. The im-aging department also provides mammogra-phy, ultrasound, bone scan, and MRI services. “Technology is the cornerstone of this fa-cility. We have all of the latest digital tech-nologies available for patient care,” said Bill Lance, tribal Division of Commerce Admin-istrator and former Division of Health Ad-ministrator. “For example, the 256 slice CAT scan technology is so good that we may be able to prevent patients from undergoing a very invasive cardiac procedure.” A great respect and appreciation for na-ture and Chickasaw culture can be seen throughout the picturesque 230-acre cam-pus, designed for tranquility and healing, ac-cording to Dr. Judy Goforth Parker, Chicka-

saw Nation Division of Health Administrator. Chickasaw culture is integrated into the medical center in everything from the de-sign of the floor tiles in the town center to the placement of windows and use of Chickasaw artwork. The facility was designed to be har-monious with nature, display good steward-ship of resources, express Chickasaw culture and integrate the clinical requirements. “Everything we do is central to the patient because we are here to serve the patients,” said Dr. Parker. “We are here to make their lives better by improving their health and this new facility helps us achieve that goal.” In addition to the medical center, the tribe also provides health care services at five health clinics in Ada, Ardmore, Tishomingo, Durant and Purcell as well as three nutrition centers, three wellness centers and a diabe-tes care center. The comprehensive health system also encompasses several nutrition education and wellness programs and serves more than 350,000 individuals each year.

The Chickasaw Nation Medical Center is located at 1921 Stonecipher Blvd. For more information, please visit www.chickasaw.net or call (580) 436-3980 or (800) 851-9136.

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T he Oklahoma Water Resources Board will release its report in the months to come on a study on how

to begin moving water from Sardis Lake in Southeastern Oklahoma to Oklahoma City. But there is a hitch in the plan, the water in the lake has not been rightfully determined to belong to Oklahoma City. The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers built the lake on land that belongs to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Na-tions and their citizens. Sardis Lake was built with a price tag of $68 million dollars owed by the state. The state de-faulted on its payments and was sued by the federal government. The federal government won the decision and the state of Oklahoma had to come up with $27.8 million to pay the debt. The city and state agreed on a $42 million deal that gave the city storage rights to 90 per-cent of Sardis Lake and cleared the states debt. The tribes opposed the deal because they did not believe the deal to be legal. “The tribes were given the land in the ter-ritory with the exchange for their land east of the Mississippi, there were treaties estab-lished such as the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit of 1830, that made this territory a sovereign nation,” said Neal McCaleb, member of the Chickasaw Nation. “A sovereign nation owns and controls all aspects of all its resources the surface, the water, minerals everything involved with the land. The surface has been separated into large portions, with almost all the minerals, but the water has never been. Furthermore, the Enabling Act which permitted Oklaho-ma to have a constitutional convention was a predicate for becoming a state. Section 1 of the Enabling Act, clearly states that, ‘nothing in the Constitution shall in anyway domin-ish or limit the rights of the indian people or tribes,’ in other words, the rights that they had were protected, unless they were suse-quently alienated or severed. The water rights never have been severed. Therefore the tribes position is that they have the au-thority over those.” The city has since paid the $27.8 mil-lion debt and has been paying for the cost of maintaining the lake. The city has also hired an engineer to design a pipeline to bring the water to Oklahoma City, and there are talks

of the city forming a regional water trust to oversee the water distribution. The city ap-plied for a permit for the lake’s water rights with the water board and the water board has yet to act on it. The tribes have since drafted a cease-and-desist letter and sent it to the city and state, stating that any further actions will trigger a federal lawsuit. In order for the city to proceed the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has to approve the contract between the Oklahoma Water Re-sources Board and the Oklahoma City Water Utilies Trust. Federal approval will not come with out the city securing the water rights to the lake. The city owns the lake but not the water, and that is where the problem lies. “Both the tribes, the state and the people across this land this water flows need to be in-volved in discussions for allocations or per-mits for water rights. We are focused on the

conservation of these water resourses, not necessarily the preservation. The water needs to be put to use and the good use of it is water for domestic consumption,” McCaleb said. If all the parties cannot come to some type of agreement, it could be left up to the Supreme Court to decide. The process could take years to get resolved and Oklahoma City may have to look to other solutions for water for its future. “We are very aware of the tribal concerns and the tribal issues and we are looking for-ward to working with the tribes through the Oklahoma Governor’s Office on a resolution of those issues in the very near future,”said Bryan Vance, media relations spokesman, for the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. “Citizens of the Chickasaw Nation, like all Oklahomans, have a vital interest in main-taining the conditions necessary to ensure a strong economy and a thriving natural envi-ronment for our children and grandchildren,” Bill Anoatubby, Governor, of the Chickasaw Nation said. “Therefore, it is vitally impor-tant that the tribal and state governments work together to develop a plan for sustain-able management and equitable distribution of our water resources. In order to do that, we must take the time to understand how we will meet our needs for household, agricultural and industrial use so crucial for economic development, while preserving adequate wa-ter levels in our lakes, streams and aquifers to maintain our quality of life as it relates to tourism, recreation, wildlife and the natural beauty of our state.”

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