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Exercise is important for all people, in-cluding the elderly. Yet, seniors who havelimited mobility or are confined to awheelchair may think they could not pos-sibly exercise. However there are manythings such individuals can do to stay inshape – all while sitting down.

Doctors recommend at least 30 minutesof daily exercise for most people. Exerciseis beneficial for seniors because it keepsmuscles fromatrophying, im-proves mentalalertness,strengthensbones, andleads to ahealthier me-tabolism,among otherthings.

For seniorswho think theywill not be ableto handle tradi-tional exercise,chair exercisesor modified pi-lates can be ef-fective, even forthose with trouble walking or standing forextended periods of time.

To get started, all one needs is someloose-fitting clothing and a chair. Begin bydoing some stretching movements of theneck, arms and legs. Rotate the head leftand right and in circles to stretch the neck

and back muscles. Lift arms over the headand slowly drop down to the sides of thebody to stretch arms and back muscles.Lift and lower the legs a few times towarm them up.

To begin exercises, start slowly andgradually build up repetitions. Exercises totry include boxing or punching into the air,arm circles, and arm curls. For the legs,work the back and front of the legs. Kick

the legs out infront of thebody severaltimes. Holdlegs parallel tothe floor (asmuch as possi-ble) and do legcrosses. Putfeet flat on thefloor and lift upthe heels. Keepfeet on thefloor and pushdown to workthe buttocksand the top ofthe thighs.

Individualswho have mas-

tered these exercises and have been told bya doctor that it is OK to do something a bitmore strenuous may want to add very lightweights to the equation for more resist-ance. Two- or five-pound weights are allthat is needed to give muscles even moreof a workout.

Those looking to change things up fromday to day can think about doing yoga in achair or even tai chi exercises. Deepbreathing and meditation after workoutscan be part of a cool down and stress-reliefprogram.

If swimming is possible, or even simplyentering a pool, water provides gentle re-sistance and could be a good way to workthe body in a gradual manner. Buoyancyfrom the water will be easy on joints andthis type of exercise is very low-impact.

Remember to always consult a doctorbefore beginning any type of exercise regi-men, be it with a personal trainer or onyour own. The doctor can discuss whichtype of exercises may be safe.

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Forty-three million Americans sufferfrom sleep disorders that leave them con-stantly feeling tired. But there is hope forthose needing a good night’s sleep. Sleepdisorders can be treated, and the health careproviders at Glencoe Re-gional Health Services canhelp patients identify andovercome sleep disorders.

There are differenttypes of sleep disorders,but the most common isobstructive sleep apnea(OSA). It accounts for 80 percent of allsleep disorders.

In a given night, a person with OSA maystop breathing 20 to 60 or more times perhour. Due to these periods of non-breath-ing, people may experience snoring, gasp-ing or choking sensations, excessive day-time sleepiness, impotence, mood swings,weight gain, frequent night-time urination,excessive sweating during sleep, highblood pressure and early morningheadaches.

When breathing stops during the night,blood oxygen levels drop. The sleeper isawakened just enough to inhale and resumebreathing, often without being aware of thesleep disruption. In fact, most people withOSA may be unaware of the problem.

However, this repeated stress on theheart, brain and other organs can causemany serious health consequences. Personswith undiagnosed or untreated OSA are:

• Two to four times more likely to devel-op complex heartbeat irregularities.

• Two to three times more likely to devel-op high blood pressure.

• Two times more likely to suffer stroke• Consume twice the amount of health-

care dollars.• Have 50 percent more physician visits.Early recognition and treatment of sleep

apnea is important because it decreases thelikelihood of negative health consequences

and increases quality of life for the patient.To determine if you have OAS or anothersleep disorder, your health care providermay order a sleep study – a procedure thatinvolves monitoring you while you sleep.

At the beginning of a sleep study, a tech-nician attaches several sensors to your

body. Each sensor is ap-plied so that rolling fromside to side and walking tothe bathroom is possible.The hook-up process takesabout an hour and includesan explanation of the test,sleep patterns, and CPAP

(continuous positive airway pressure),which may be applied during the study.

The technicians do their best to makeyou feel comfortable and as a result, mostpatients are able to sleep quite well duringtheir study. As you sleep, your heart rate,breathing, oxygen level and other functionsare tracked, while the technician keepswatch from a room nearby.

At the GRHS sleep center, all patientshave a private bedroom and bathroom. Youtypically go to bed at your usual time, andthe following morning, the technicianwakes you so that you are able to leave by7 a.m. Some adjustments to the sleep studycan be made to accommodate your workschedule.

A sleep study contains many pages of in-formation which needs to be scored and in-terpreted by a physician who has receivedspecialized training in sleep medicine.After the information has been interpreted,the results of your sleep study will be sentto your physician, who will discuss thefindings with you.

Treatment optionsA widely accepted treatment for Ob-

structive Sleep Apnea is positive airwaypressure therapy, which includes using abedside device to deliver pressurized airthrough a small mask or nasal pillow sys-

tem. The device is called a continuous pos-itive airway pressure system – CPAP forshort.

Another option is oral, nasal and jaw sur-gery. The goal of most surgeries for thisproblem is to widen the airway. This isdone primarily by taking out or shrinkingexcess tissue where the mouth meets theairway.

There is no guarantee that surgery willsolve the problem. Surgery may stop thesnoring, but not the apnea. So you willneed a follow up sleep study to check theeffects of your surgery and to help decidewhat further treatment you may need.

Oral appliances are used to treat simplesnoring or mild to moderate apnea. A den-tal specialist works with your doctor tobuild and fit an oral appliance just for you.Most oral appliances move the jaw andtongue forward preventing the tongue fromblocking the airway.

Sleep tipsThere are several things a person can do

to improve their quality of sleep. Try to

have a standard, relaxing bedtime routineand keep regular sleep times. Make sureyour bedroom is dark, cool and quiet.

Exercise regularly, but finish your work-out at least three hours before bedtime. Ex-ercise may increase the amount of deepsleep you get.

Avoid foods and drinks high in sugar,caffeine and alcohol before bedtime. Caf-feine and alcohol disrupt sleep. Nicotinemay make it difficult to fall asleep and leadto fragmented sleep. Avoid large meals andlimit fluid intake before bed. Try a healthysnack so you are not too full or too hungry.

If after following these tips you stillwake up tired and not refreshed, consultyour physician. He or she will arrange foryou to participate in a sleep study.

Sleep is essential to our health. If you areexperiencing excessive day time sleepiness,forgetfulness, personality changes, drynessof the mouth on awakening or morningheadaches, check with your health careprovider to see if a sleep study might beappropriate. For more information or toschedule an appointment, call Glencoe Re-gional Health Services at 320-864-3121.

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Dan Werth, respiratory therapist, oversees the sleep studies program atGlencoe Regional Health Services.

The equipment at the monitoring station records vital information, which isthen analyzed by a qualified physician.

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The technicians do their bestto make you feel comfortableand as a result, most patientsare able to sleep quite well

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SHIP, an integral part of Minnesota’snation-leading 2008 health reform law,strives to help Minnesotans lead longer,healthier lives by preventing the chronicdisease risk factors of tobacco use and ex-posure, poor nutrition and physical inac-tivity.

SHIP seeks to create sustainable, sys-temic changes in schools, worksites, com-munities and health care organizations thatmake it easier for Minnesotans to incorpo-rate healthy behaviors into their dailylives.

On Aug. 18, over 85 people turned outto show their support for the StatewideHealth Improvement Program (SHIP) inMeeker, McLeod and Sibley (MMS)counties. The MMS community leadershipteam hosted the MMS SHIP Summit tohighlight obesity prevention work goingon in our communities.

Cara McNulty, manager of the Office ofStatewide Health Improvement Initiativesat the Minnesota Department of Health,was the keynote speaker at the Summit.

According to McNulty, nearly 63 per-cent of Minnesota adults are overweight orobese. For the first time in American his-tory, it is possible that our children willhave shorter life spans than the previousgeneration.

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• Less than 25 percent consume the rec-ommended servings of fruits and vegeta-bles;

• Only 50 percent meet the recommen-dations for physical activity; and

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It is the hope of the state of Minnesotaand local public health agencies to de-crease the rise in obesity and chronic dis-eases among our residents as well and pro-duce annual net savings in health carecosts that involve prevention of smokingand other tobacco use, increased physicalactivity and improved nutrition practices.

The local public health system in Min-nesota has a long history of working inpartnerships in our communities. TheStatewide Health Improvement Programrelies upon our proven ability to bring to-gether partners from the community,schools, businesses, and health care toachieve significant health status goals.

McLeod County Public Health thanksthose who have placed time and effortsinto these local initiatives to make an im-pact and a difference in the life ofMcLeod County residents.

For more information on local SHIPinitiatives and to find out how you can getinvolved, visit www.mmshealthycommu-nities.org . For more information on thestatewide SHIP initiative, visithttp://www.health.state.mn.us/healthre-form/ship.

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More than half of Americans age 65 andolder will experience cataracts, so manyassume cataracts are just a sign of aging.However, children, young adults and evenbabies can have cataracts.

What are cataracts?A cataract forms when the lens of the

eye becomes cloudy. The lens is responsi-ble for focusing light onto the retina. Thereason for cloudiness could be due to pro-tein changes in the lens. With nuclearcataracts, the most common kind ofcataract, the inside of the lens is affected.In cortical cataracts, the outside of the lensis affected.

Cataracts grow quite slowly, meaning itcan be years before they impact vision sig-nificantly. While they are often found inthe elderly and progress as one ages, ba-bies can be born with cataracts (known ascongenital cataracts). Cataracts can be theresult of steroid use. Also, younger adultscan experience cataracts from a systemicillnesses, like diabetes. Cataracts may alsoform in smokers. Doctors say that notsmoking can greatly reduce the risk fornuclear cataracts.

Research indicates that women are at ahigher risk for cataracts than men. It couldbe because cataracts develop more pro-nounced as individuals age. Women gener-ally live longer than men.

Cataract symptomsSymptoms of cataracts include blurred

vision, dulled colors, appearance of halosaround bright lights at night, and the needfor brighter light when reading. Symptomsof cataracts cannot be remedied with read-ing glasses or other prescriptions.

Treatment for cataractsThe most common treatment for

cataracts that cause considerable visionimpairment is surgery. A cataract will beremoved only if it interferes with visionenough to prevent a person from driving,reading, or doing other essential activities.A “ripe” cataract can be extracted by aneye surgeon in a routine surgery. Ifcataracts are present in both eyes, surgerywill be performed one at a time.

The procedure is called phacoemulsifi-cation, or phaco. An eye surgeon willmake a small incision into the side of thecornea. A probe is inserted where ultra-

sound waves will grad-ually break up thecloudy cataract. A suc-tion then removes thepieces.

Recovery time variesamong patients butcould be a week or two.The eye will be cov-ered with a protectivewrap for a few days.Eye drops may have tobe administered daily.Eventually protectivesunglasses will blockout bright light fromthe eye. One shouldalso avoid activities that could affect theeye, such as dusty conditions, changing alitter box, bending over or doing heavylifting, or splashing water in the eye.

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By John Tieben, MD, family medicine at Glencoe Regional Health Services

Well, it is almost that season again ….I’m not talking about the holiday season,Minnesota Vikings season or even the sea-son of fall, I am talking about flu season.

I have been getting many questionsabout influenza in the clinic already, and Ithought I would take this opportunity toanswer some of the most commonly askedquestions about the flu.

What causes influenza?Influenza (the flu) is a respiratory illness

caused by the influenza virus. There aremany different types of influenza virusessuch as bird flu, and human influenza A, B,and C. The “swine flu” is a type of influen-za A. Influenza is different than the stom-ach flu, which is not caused by the influen-za virus. It is also different than Hemophil-ia influenza, which is a bacterial infectionthat can cause pneumonia, ear infectionsand sometimes meningitis.

What are the symptoms?Most people who get sick with the flu

will start to feel ill rather quickly. Most,but not all, people will develop a fever.Other symptoms of the flu include acough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose,and body aches. Children can sometimesdevelop vomiting and diarrhea. The flutends to come on more quickly; the feveris often higher, and the body aches aremore severe than with the common cold.

Who is at risk?The simple answer is everyone is at risk

for influenza. This is a very contagiousvirus that spreads rapidly. Most peoplewho get influenza will have a mild illnessand will not need to seek medical care.There are some people who are at higherrisk of experiencing flu related complica-tions such as pneumonia, sinus and ear in-fections. And, more often in higher riskpeople, the flu can be fatal.

People at high risk of having flu-relatedcomplications include: adults older than65, children younger than five, but espe-cially younger than two, and pregnantwomen.

People with the following medical con-ditions are at high risk of having flu-relat-ed complications: those with heart disease(such as heart failure and coronary arterydisease), lung disease (such as asthma,COPD, and people who smoke), diabetes,obesity and liver and kidney diseases

How is influenza spread?The flu spreads through respiratory

droplets. Any time we sneeze or cough, weexpel thousands of these droplets. Whensomeone comes in contact with thedroplets from a handshake or through theair, the virus is passed on. The flu is trickybecause once infected, we can spread thevirus 1-2 days before we even begin to feelill, and then we can continue to spread thevirus for 5-7 days. Influenza outbreaksusually occur in the fall and winter.

What can I do to prevent it?First and foremost, you should do what

your mother taught you, cover your coughwith a tissue, wash your hands often, and

avoid spending time with peoplewho may be sick with the flu.

To prevent getting the flu youshould also get your flu shot. Anew flu shot is developed eachyear based on the most commontypes of influenza elsewhere inthe world. This year the flu shotwill cover both last year’s“swine flu” or H1N1 and otherstrains of seasonal influenza.The flu shot is 70 percent to 90percent effective at preventingthe flu in young healthy adults.If you do get the flu after youhad your flu shot you tend not toget as sick and are not as sickfor as long.

Who should get the flu shot?

There are very few peoplewho should not get the flu shot.The Centers for Disease Controlrecommend all people ages sixmonths and older get immu-nized. If you are in a high-riskgroup, it is especially importantthat you get vaccinated. Even if

you are healthy, it is important to get im-munized in order to prevent passing on theflu to your friends and family. Your doctorwill let you know which flu shot is best foryou.

The only people who absolutely shouldnot be vaccinated are: chil-dren younger than sixmonths, people with egg al-lergy or previous reactionsto the influenza vaccine,and people who currentlyhave a severe active illness.

What do I do if I have it?

If you happen to havemissed your flu shot thisyear and do come downwith symptoms whichcould be the flu, it is impor-tant to follow these steps.

If you are in a high-risk

group you should contact your primarycare provider to see if you should schedulean appointment.

If you are a young healthy person andhave a mild illness, you can stay at homeand avoid contact with other people inorder to prevent spreading the flu.

If you think you have the flu and experi-ence any emergency warning signs, it isimportant to see your doctor right away.Emergency signs include difficulty breath-ing, pain in the chest, confusion, not beingable to drink enough water, or flu symp-toms that improve and then return againdays later with a fever and worse cough.

There is a nasal swab that your doctorcan order to determine if you do have in-fluenza. There are also antiviral medica-tions that your doctor may decide to pre-scribe, but they are not needed in all casesof influenza.

Where can I get information?The best place to find information about

the flu is the Centers for Disease Control’swebsite (www.cdc.gov/flu). The AmericanAcademy of Family Physicians also hasgood information about the flu atwww.familydoctor.org. Your health careprovider is also an excellent source of in-formation about influenza.

I hope that you have found this informa-tion helpful. I recommend you all go outand get your flu shots. Stay happy andhealthy during this flu season.

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McLeod County Help Me GrowEarly intervention services for children birth to fiveBy Linda SenstMcLeod County Public Health

Anyone who has a question about theirbaby’s development can have it answeredthrough early interventionservices. If you are wonder-ing about the progress yourinfant is making, please callus to talk about your con-cerns.

Your infant or toddler iseligible for a free assess-ment. This evaluation isdone by an early childhood teacher who hasspecial training in the testing of young chil-dren. If any delays or concerns are noted,there are free services available through theschools which are provided in the child’shome at no cost to the parents. Parents al-ways have the freedom to accept or rejectthe services offered.

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Provided by Jean Johnson, BS, M EdMcLeod County Public Health

Every day in America, 2,500 youth ages12 to 17 abuse a pain reliever for the veryfirst time.

In McLeod County, between 4 percentand 8 percent of students reported on the2007 Minnesota Student Survey that theyhave used OxyContin, Percocet, Percodan,Vicodin or other pain relievers that werenot prescribed for them by a doctor, or thatthey took only to get high. Where do theyget the prescription drugs? Over 70 per-cent of these youth obtained pain relieversfrom a relative or friend.

Because these drugs are so readily avail-able and many teens believe they are a safeto get high, teens who would not otherwisetouch illicit drugs (cocaine,heroin, LSD) might abuseprescription (Rx) drugs –and not many parents aretalking to them about the dan-gers. It is time to lock the lid on Prescrip-tion (Rx) and Over-the-Counter (OTC) toprevent drugs getting into the wrong hands!

Teens say they abuse Rx painkillers be-cause they believe they are safer to use thanillicit drugs, there is less shame attached tousing them, there are fewer side effectsthan illicit drugs, and the parents do notcare as much if youth get caught.

Teens report that parental disapproval isa powerful means of keeping them awayfrom drugs. What can you do as a parent?Think about your home – what Rx andOTC drugs do you have? Where are theykept? Would you know if some were miss-ing? You can take steps immediately tolimit access to these drugs and help keepyour teen drug free.

In McLeod County, the MEADA Coali-tion is working to implement a countymedicine disposal safety program called:“Take It To The Box.” Key local communi-ty partners invited to participate in theplanning and implementation: McLeod

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By: Renee Johnson Kotlarz, PHNMcLeod County Public Health

McLeod County Public Health willsoon be offering the Chronic DiseaseSelf-Management Program. This programwas developed by Stanford University asa way to empower persons with chronicconditions or caregivers of persons withchronic conditions.

The program gives the participants sup-port and tools to deal with the day-to-daysymptoms such as pain, fatigue, shortnessof breath, or difficult emotions. Studieshave shown that participants in the pro-gram have improved healthful behaviorssuch as coping, cognitive symptom man-agement, exercise and communicationwith their health care providers. They alsoshow improvement in their levels of fa-tigue, social activities and decreased daysin the hospital.

The Living Well with Chronic Condi-tions Workshop will be facilitated bytrained leaders. It consists of 2-1/2 hoursessions once a week for six weeks. Per-sons with conditions such as diabetes,arthritis, high blood pressure, heart dis-ease, chronic pain, anxiety, multiple scle-rosis, COPD, or other chronic diseasesare invited to attend.

Contact McLeod County Public Health,320-864-3185 for more information.

Funding for this program isprovided through the Cen-

tral Minnesota Councilon Aging, as part ofa grant form the

Administration onAging throughthe MinnesotaDepartment ofHealth.

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Provided by Kerry J. WardMcLeod County Public Health

Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Week wasSept. 18–25, and McLeod County PublicHealth Department is emphasizing the im-portance of proper child safety restraintuse and the state’s new booster seat law tokeep children safe while riding in a vehi-cle. In Minnesota, 83 percent of child re-straints are used incorrectly — meaningchildren are riding in the wrong restraint,or it is not properly secured.

“Parents lead busy lives, but it’s criticalnot to rush safety for the sake of a sched-ule,” says Kerry Ward, certified child pas-senger safety technician. “Many may thinkthat car seats are inconvenient, but thereisn’t anything more inconvenient than hav-ing to bury a child.”

In Minnesota since 2005, a majority —86 percent — of around 15,000 childrenages 0–7 that were properly restrained andinvolved in traffic crashes were not injuredand 12 percent sustained only minor in-juries.

Under Minnesota’s new booster seatlaw, a child cannot ride in a seat belt aloneuntil they turn 8 years of age or reach 4feet 9 inches tall — whichever comes first.McLeod County Public Health Departmentrecommends keeping a child in a boosterseat based on their height rather than theirage.

In the last five years (2005–2009) inMinnesota, 12 vehicle occupants ages 4–7(booster ages) were killed in crashes and2,257 were injured. In the last five years

(2005–2009) in Minnesota, only 42 per-cent of all 4–7 year olds involved in crash-es were properly restrained in a child seator booster seat. Poor seat belt fit can con-tribute to serious injury, ejection and deathin traffic crashes.

Boosters are for children who have out-grown a forward-facing seat, usuallyaround 40 pounds and age 4. A boosterseat lifts a child up so that the seat belt fitsthem properly. Poor seat belt fit can con-tribute to serious injury, ejection and death

in traffic crashes. Ward says a sign that aseat belt does not fit properly and a boosteris still needed is if the child wraps theshoulder belt behind them to avoid the beltrubbing against their neck. Fines for carseat/booster seat non-use vary, but averagearound $135 in McLeod County.

“Many parents lead busy lives, but it’scritical not to put our schedules ahead ofsafety,” says Ward. “We need to take careof our most precious cargo, our children— properly secure them in the appropriate

child restraint, and make sure to buckle upas well to set a good example.”

Ward says a major issue with child pas-senger safety is that parents are not awareof the restraint steps a child shouldprogress through as they age and grow:rear-facing infant seats, forward-facingtoddler seats, booster seats, and seat belts.Ward encourages parents and caregivers totest their child seats to make sure they areproperly installed.

The most common child passenger safe-ty mistakes are:

• Turning a child from a rear-facing re-straint to a forward-facing restraint toosoon.

• Restraint is not secured tight enough— it should not shift more than one inchside-to-side or out from the seat.

• Harness on the child is not tightenough — if you can pinch harness ma-terial, it’s too loose.

• Retainer clip is up too high or toolow — should be at the child’s armpitlevel.

• The child is in the wrong restraint —do not rush your child into a seat belt.

Parents and caregivers are encouragedto visit the state’s www.buckleupkids.state.mn.us website for CPS materialsincluding the “Buckle Up Kids” and“Don’t Skip a Step” brochures that pro-vide detail on how to properly secure achild in a vehicle or if you need assis-tance with a car seat installation contactMcLeod County Public for more infor-mation at (320)-864-3185.

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By Christa Waymire, MD, family medicine physician at Glencoe Regional Health Services

Healthy living is not a matter of startinga diet or a resolution to work out an hour aday, every day. It is not about taking yourmultivitamin and spending ridiculous (ornot so ridiculous) amounts of money onsupplements at your local nutrition store.Healthy living is a matter of choosing ahealthy lifestyle both physically and men-tally. It is about making healthiness yourapproach to life.

Choosing a healthy approach to lifeneeds to be sustainable. Rarely have I meta patient who could continue an intensiveworkout regimen for more than a fewweeks before they get sick of it and quit.Similarly, I have met many patients whohave lost weight dramatically only to gainit all back. Smoking is another very simi-lar struggle for many people.

Healthy living is a lifestyle. As a momof four kids, I am busy every single day ofmy life! Thankfully, my baby is over ayear now and sleep has returned as part ofmy daily regimen (most days). I have a35-minute commute to work at GlencoeRegional Health Services, and most days Ilisten to educational updates to find outwhat is the latest and best way to treat mypatients.

What amazes me the most is that moreand more information proves that eatingright and exercising a manageable amount,taking certain supplements, and addressingyour emotional well-being can all lead toimproved health. No kidding!

As a physician, I am trained to treat dis-

eases—but as a primary care physician it isjust as important that I help my patientsprevent disease. That said I want to keepmyself as healthy as possible which meansI need a healthy lifestyle as well. My rec-ommendations would not be very convinc-ing if I could not say that I follow themmyself.

A healthy lifestyle starts with what youeat. Food is a tool, something that can beused for good or evil. The Mediterraneandiet is a way of eating that protects yourheart, keeps your cholesterol levels down(or can help you lower your cholesterol)and decreases inflammation in your body.Inflammation is measured by blood tests,particularly the C-Reactive Protein (CRP).

When your CRP is elevated, you are moreat risk to have a heart attack. If you have achronic disease like rheumatoid arthritis,your CRP is often elevated as a marker ofthe inflammatory process affecting yourjoints.

Following a Mediterranean diet leads toa decrease in your CRP, decreased risk ofheart attack and improved symptoms ofchronic diseases. It is an incrediblyhealthy diet that tells you to eat little or nored meat including beef, pork or lamb (weall have to have our steak once in a while,I know).

Red meats are high in bad fats, not thosegreat omega-3s that you see in thesupplement aisle. These fats raise yourcholesterol and lead to heart disease. In-stead, choose healthier meats such as fishand chicken, baked in olive oil or grilled.The diet encourages using olive oil andother healthier oils over butter.

This diet is also high in fruits and veg-etables—they are good for you! The an-tioxidant power of berries is turning out tobe incredibly beneficial for preventing dis-ease. Your vegetables have cancer fightingpower as well!

If you follow this diet, you choosewhole grains over white flours and refinedgrains (the things you see in the bakery)that can dramatically raise your bloodsugar. To top it all off, this diet recom-mends a glass of red wine a day. In addi-tion, although not necessarily a part of theMediterranean diet, a little square of non-alkalinized dark chocolate each day does abody good (improves your blood pressure

among other things).In addition to making healthy eating

choices, you need to eat what your bodyneeds and no more. Food is not a crutch, itis a source of fuel. It is something toenjoy! Eat slowly, eat several small,healthy meals a day (so you are neverstarving). Drink water with and beforeyour meals so that you do not eat toomuch. Remember that to lose weight, oneneeds to eat fewer calories. Period.

Exercise helps keep weight off, but it isalmost never the source of weight loss. In-terestingly, certain weight loss centers asktheir customers to not exercise. I do notsubscribe to this. The American DiabeticAssociation recommends exercising 150minutes/week. If you add weight-lifting toyour exercise routine, your bones will getstronger and you will burn 30-50 caloriesper day for every pound of muscle (justbecause it is there!)

Which supplements should you take?Good question. Everyone needs vitaminD, at least 1000 iu/day. Every cell in ourbody has a vitamin D receptor. Most of usare low especially in winter. In addition,women especially need calcium, 1500 mg/day. Beyond that, the jury is still out.

Finally, insomnia, depression, and anxi-ety are all very common and very under-treated. See your doctor about this. Thereis a lot we can do to help, and it does notalways mean starting an antidepressant!

Healthy living is a choice to eat right,exercise, and take care of your emotionalwell-being. It is an approach to life thatsays “I deserve to feel great!”

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Hospice is from the Latin word Hospi-tium, meaning a guesthouse. In Medievaltimes this was a resting station, a place ofhospitality where travelers, the sick, andthe wounded could find rest and comfortbefore continuing on their journey.

Today hospice is a service; it is not aplace. It is a concept of care, a programthat provides care to patients and theirfamilies.

Hospice exists to affirm and improve thequality of life for individuals in the laststages of an incurable disease. Hospice isa way of caring for and comforting thedying person and their family, so everyday one might live each day to the fullest.The aim is not to extend life though heroicmeasures but to improve the quality of lifethat remains.

Those involved in the process of dyinghave a variety of physical, spiritual, emo-tional and social needs. The nature ofdying is so unique that the goal of the hos-pice team is to be sensitive and responsiveto the special requirements of each indi-vidual and family.

Hospice care is provided in the patient’shome, in nursing homes, assisted living fa-cilities and in free-standing hospice homeslike Birchwood: The Mary Burch House.

How does hospice care work?Typically, a family member serves as the

primary caregiver and, when appropriate,helps make decisions for the terminally illindividual (if they are unable). Membersof the hospice staff make regular visits toassess the patient and provide additionalcare or other services. There is a hospiceRN on call 24 hours a day, seven days aweek.

The hospice team develops a care planthat meets each patient’s individual needsfor pain management and symptom con-trol. The team consists of:

• The patient’s personal physician• RN case manager• Home health aides• Social worker• Clergy (if family chooses)• Hospice physician• Trained volunteerAlso available: Musical intervention,

massage therapy and pet therapy.

What services are provided?Among its major responsibilities, the in-

terdisciplinary hospice team:• Manages the patient’s pain and symp-

toms.• Assists the patient with emotional, psy-

chosocial and spiritual aspects of dying.• Provides needed drugs, medical sup-

plies, and equipment.

• Helps the family care for the patient.• Provides bereavement care to the sur-

viving family.Dying is much more than a medical

event. It is a time for exchanging love, forreconciliation and transformation for allinvolved. It is a chance for a dying per-son’s loved ones to become compassionatecompanions on a journey of continuousdiscovery.

Hospice care and its benefit An Old Man’s Prayer

Pardon me, doctor, but may I die?I know your oath requires you tryAs long as there’s a spark of life

To keep it there with tube or knife;

To do cut-downs and heart massages,Tracheotomies and gavages.

But here I am, well past four-score,I’ve lived a life time (and a little more).

I’ve raised my children, buried my wife,My friends are gone, so spare the knife.

This is the way it seems to me;I deserve the dignity …

Of slipping gently off to sleep,And no one has the right to keep

Me from my God: when the call is this clear

No mortal man should keep me here.

Your motive’s noble, but now I prayYou’ll read in my eyes what

my lips cannot say.Listen to my heart! You’ll hear it cry:“Pardon me, doctor, but may I die?”

Author Unknown


Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)is the unexplained, sudden death of an in-fant that claims more than 2,000 infantsper year. Most cases of SIDS take placewhen a baby is sleeping. New informationsurfaced in early 2010 linking SIDS tolow serotonin levels.

Research published in the “Jour-nal of the American Medical As-sociation” stated that serotoninlevels were 26 percent lower inthe SIDS cases examined. Sero-tonin is a hormone found inthe body, in both the diges-tive tract and central nervoussystem. It is purported tohelp the brainstem regulatemood, memory, breathing,temperature, sleeping, wak-ing and other automaticfunctions.

Serotonin may help ba-bies respond to high car-bon monoxide levelsthat form when sleep-ing, particularly if theinfant is face-down, sothat children can movetheir heads to get fresh air.

According to the study, autopsies per-formed on 35 infants who died of SIDScompared chemicals in their brainstemswith those found in seven babies who diedunexpectedly of known causes and five in-

fants who died from other chronic prob-lems related to a lack of oxygen, the studysays. Serotonin levels were lower in theSIDS children. As a result, doctors hope tobe able to screen for serotonin abnormali-ties in the future, being able to isolate in-fants who may be at a higher risk for

SIDS.In the interim, parents and care-

givers should follow these guidelinesfor giving infants the best

chances against SIDS.• Always place baby on

his or her back for sleep,whether during the day orat night.

• Place baby on a firmsleeping surface with atight-fitting sheet. Pil-lows, sheepskins, etc., are

dangerous.• Prohibit smoking around

the baby.• Do not co-sleep with baby in

the same bed. Keep the crib nearbyor use a co-sleeper that attaches to the

bed for easy access.• Consider using a pacifier when plac-

ing baby to sleep.• Keep the child cool with light sleep

clothing, and make sure the room’s tem-perature is comfortable.

• Remove bumpers, blankets andstuffed animals from the crib.

SIDS safe sleep listProvided by Deb Butler, PHNMcLeod County Public Health

This year there is a new universal fluvaccination recommendation. The recom-mendation is now to vaccinate everyonesix months of age and older with the sea-sonal flu vaccine. Due to the change in rec-ommendations and a grant available tolocal public health, several healthcare or-ganizations and school districts in McLeodCounty are partnering together to bring theflu vaccine to you!

Glencoe Regional Health Services,Hutchinson Medical Center, and McLeodCounty Public Health are working togetherwith Hutchinson, Lester Prairie, and Win-sted schools to offer community flu clinics.The flu clinics will take place at variousschool locations between the months ofOctober and December 2010, and are de-pendent on vaccine availability. These clin-ics will be open to the public. School-agechildren and school staff are eligible forFREE flu vaccine! More informationabout these clinics will be available onclinic, school, and public health websitesin October.

This year’s flu vaccine contains bothseasonal and H1N1 flu strains. Childrenunder the age of nine who have never hada flu shot, or who only had one dose ofseasonal flu vaccine last year will need twodoses this year. Both Flu Mist and flu shotsare available.

Here are other key tips to stop the spreadof the flu:

• Wash your hands.• Cover your cough.• Stay at home when you are sick.For more flu vaccine information, check

out these websites: www.mdhflu.com;www.flu.gov; and www.cdc.gov/flu.

Questions about the upcoming commu-nity clinics? Go to www.co.mcleod.mn.usor call McLeod County Public Health at320-864-3185.

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1. Eat steamed broccoli. Broccoli is oneof the superfoods purported to help reducecancer risk.However, mi-crowaving orovercookingbroccoli can de-stroy up to 97percent of broc-coli’s cancer-pre-venting fla-vanoids. There-fore, eat broccoliraw or lightlysteam it to retainthe most nutri-ents.

2. Load up on garlic. Garlic might con-tribute to bad breath, but the side effectmay be worth it. Garlic contains sulfur thatcan help fend off cancer by stimulating thebody’s natural immune system.

3. Enjoy orange foods. Sweet potatoes,carrots and cantaloupe contain carotinoids,which can reduce risk of cancer.

4. Eat some blueberries. Blueberries topthe list for antioxidants. Antioxidants neu-tralize free radicals, which can contributeto cancer.

5. Drink plenty of water. The body needswater to stay healthy and flush out contam-

inants. Therefore, enjoy eight glasses perday.

6. Get a little sunlight. Not only doessunlight boost mood, which can reducestress and keep the body in top form, thebody receives most of its vitamin D fromthe sun. Minimal sun exposure will in-crease vitamin D in the body. Too little vi-tamin D can actually contribute to some

cancers.7. Reduce ani-

mal fat intake.Cut down on theamount of high-fat dairy andmeat productsconsumed.

8. Walk 30minutes a day.Even moderateexercise can re-duce cancer risk.

9. Reduce ex-posure to chemicals. Let those dandelionssprout in the lawn, skip dry cleaningclothes and use natural items around thehouse for cleaning. This reduces a person’sexposure to potentially toxic chemicalsthat may contribute to cancer.

10. Enjoy grapes. Grapes contain thecancer-fighting compound resveratrol,which is found in wine. However, grapesdo not offer the potentially negative conse-quences of alcohol consumption.

11. Choose organic whenever possible.Organic foods are grown without chemicalpesticides and fertilizers, making them bet-ter for the body.

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