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Health shorts ............................................................................................. pg. 4CrossFit update.......................................................................................... pg. 6Do you need a swine flu vaccination? ....................................................... pg. 8Uncommon Sense with Loveland’s Dr. Beth Firestein ........................... pg. 12Crandoodles by Steve Crandall ............................................................... pg. 13Destination: Healthy with Amanda Wicker .............................................. pg. 16Tips for better sleep................................................................................. pg. 18Life after prostate cancer ........................................................................ pg. 20Loveland health calendar ........................................................................ pg. 22Loveland health briefs ............................................................................. pg. 23The Healthy Plate ..................................................................................... pg. 26

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Lindsay MinnemaThe Washington Post

Millions of Americans suffer from the joint pain, stiff-ness and loss of mobility associated with arthritis.Possible causes include genetics, obesity, injury and

overuse. Though you may not be able to help your genes,the Arthritis Foundation says there are still some things youcan do to protect your joints and decrease your chances ofdeveloping arthritis:

• Maintain a healthy weight. More weight puts stress onyour hips, knees, back and feet.

• Get exercising. Strong muscles help prevent joints fromrubbing together and wearing down cartilage. Be sure towear proper safety equipment (helmets, wrist pads, etc.), andtake it easy if you feel any pain.

• Protect the joints in your neck, back and hips by stand-ing up straight.

• Use your biggest and strongest joints when doing heavylifting or carrying, and don’t hesitate to ask for help if youneed it.

Visit the foundation at www.arthritis.org.

Reaching for coffee, soda or other caffeinated drinks inthe middle of the day may not give you quite the boostyou hope it will. Though caffeine may enhance your

alertness and concentration, researchers at the University ofCalifornia in San Diego say it probably doesn’t do much tohelp your memory. In fact, caffeine may actually interfere withtasks such as remembering specific words or performinglearned motor skills.

In a study of 61 participants taught new words and a finger-tapping task in the morning, those who did not have caffeinein the middle of the day were able to remember the tasks bet-ter that afternoon than those who did have caffeine. Partici-pants who took a nap in the middle of the day were even bet-ter at performing the tasks later.

Protect joints from arthritis

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One in five teen-agers abus-es prescription drugs,thinking it is a safe and

easy way to get high. Easy it mightbe, but safe it isn’t, said The Partner-ship for a Drug-Free America. Thefirst step in preventing the abuse isto include prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines in your don’tdo drugs talk with your kids. Here is

what The Partnership says to donext:

• Monitor your prescriptionsclosely by noting how many pillsare in the bottles and keeping trackof your refills. Encourage friendsand relatives to do the same.

• Secure medications in a lockedcabinet or other safe place that yourteen cannot access.

• Dispose of expired or unuseddrugs, mixing them with somethingundesirable (such as coffee groundsor kitty litter) so teens looking to gethigh will be discouraged fromplucking them out of the trash.

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Jade CodySpecial Sections Editor

When you think of yoga, you might think of a bunch ofladies wearing spandex unitards stretching to thepoint of contortion and chanting and omming about

their long lost gongs.I don’t.I think of the time I grunted and sweated my way through a

class called Yogapump at Loveland Yoga & Core Fitness. It wasan intense and challenging weightlifting workout with radicalarm stands — led by owner Christi Sullivan. And I do mean radi-cal. There was one point when I’m pretty sure we did a break-dancing move. Hip I tell you.

Yogapump is yoga combined with weightlifting and strategicbreathing — at least that’s what I got out of it. We spent a lot ofthe class in squats and lunges, with knees bent, using the dumb-bells to work out cores, arms and shoulders. If you aren’t aware,doing anything in the lunge position is hard. Especially if youhave the flexibility of a 100-year-old, like I do. There were timeswhen I had to check my thighs to see if they were bleeding frombeing stretched to the extent of Armstrong. I might be exaggerat-ing, but seriously, my lunge is about in line with my upper lip —stiff (not sure what I mean by that).

I do have a pretty good squat, however, thanks to my work in

Yo g a P U M PHL Health in a Handbasket

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Health in a Handbasketis a monthly feature in whichI try a health-related adven-ture and write about it. If youhave an idea for a newadventure, write to me atjcody@r eporter-herald.com.me up

� See YOG APUMP/Page 6

RH photos/Rhema MuncyThis is me doing yoga moves.You can tell by my face at leftthat I mean business. At right,notice my poor excuse for alunge. It’s because it hurts.


the CrossFit classes (see below). Neverthought I’d be bragging in a newspapercolumn about my squat. I’ll be darned.

Anyway, my understanding of yoga isthat it is a way to achieve fitness by join-ing the mind and the body — slowingdown the movements and focusing onbreathing. It’s also spiritual for a lot ofpeople. Come to think of it I was gettinga little spiritual there for a while when Iwas doing one splits-type stretch on thefloor in class.

I liked Yogapump because it really didgive me a challenging strength workout,and I could see how it would make mestronger. At the end of the class I had

sweat clear through my clothes, yet Iwasn’t out of breath. It turns out Sullivankeeps it above 80 degrees for all of herclasses. There are some, called hot yoga,which are done at 90-plus degrees.

I admit I had a bit of trouble keepingup with the class from one pose to thenext, and I had to watch Sullivan closelyto make sure I was doing everythingcorr ect.

Overall, I give Yogapump and Love-land Yoga & Core Fitness an A for achallenging, fun class. I would definitelyconsider using this class as a weeklysupplement to my workout regimen.Unless I start seeing spandex unitards.Then I’m out.

If you are interested in classes, callSullivan at 970-292-8313.

Jade Cody can be reached atjcody@r eporter-herald.com.

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RH photo/Rhema MuncyHere I am preparing for blast off.

Update: CrossFitJade CodySpecial Sections Editor

As some of you may recall, I be-gan doing CrossFit classes atCrossFit Loveland in June for

Health in a Handbasket. Now, normallyI don’t do this, but I have to give thatclass another plug because I have be-come extremely addicted to it.

I’m doing it on my own, now, andhave made a lot of progress (at least ac-cording to my Mom, who says I am themost handsome and fit boy in thewhole world). While she may be a

smidge biased, Iknow that I’vemade serious gainsin strength and en-durance. It’s made abig difference in theway I carry myself, too. One of thebiggest benefits of becoming fit is feel-ing good about yourself and whatyou’re doing.

I know what you’re thinking: “Ifeel good about what I’m doingwhen I’m eating at Pizza Hut.”

I know. Me too. But this is yet anoth-er way to feel good.

I haven’t given up anyfoods or beverages duringthe last few months, but theintense cardio in the class has

helped me burn off most of mybelly fat. Not that there was a lot,

but still, that stuff is like a secondgrade girlfriend who happens toride on your same bus — hard to

get rid of.If you are interested in trying

CrossFit with me, drop me an e-mailat [email protected], orcontact Dave Wells, the owner of theCrossfit, at [email protected].

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Hopkins University’s BloombergSchool of Public Health in Baltimore,recently answered questions aboutswine flu.

Question: I got a swine flu vaccinein 1976. Am I protected from this strain?

Answer: No, you are not. The 1976and 2009 H1N1 viruses are different,and the immune responses from the1976 vaccine lasted only about a year.

Question: What is the typical incu-bation period of swine flu?

Answer: This is difficult to estimate,but it appears that it takes one to threedays for symptoms to develop after ex-posure to the virus. Remember that themost important thing is what you do af-ter you feel the first symptoms: Stayhome and limit your contact with peo-ple, practice good cough and sneezehygiene (cough or sneeze into dispos-

able tissues or your sleeve) and washyour hands and the surfaces you comein contact with frequently.

Question: When will the vaccine beavailable?

Answer: As of now, it looks asthough vaccination for high-risk groupswill begin in mid- to late October. Oncethe high-risk groups have been immu-nized, vaccination of the general popu-lation will begin, most likely in Novem-ber or early December. Announce-ments regarding when and where toget the vaccine will be made on a regu-lar basis this fall, so pay close attentionto your news sources for updated infor-mation.

Question: Will the seasonal flu vac-cine help protect me from H1N1?

Answer: The seasonal flu vaccinewill not provide any significant protec-tion against H1N1. However, we do ex-pect to see some cases of seasonal in-fluenza this year, and many of the high-risk populations for H1N1 vaccination(pregnant women, children, peoplewith underlying medical conditions) as

well as people over the age of 65should get the seasonal vaccine in ad-dition to the H1N1 vaccine.

Question: My child has a severe eggallergy. Can he get the H1N1 vaccine?

Answer: All the influenza vaccinesthat will be administered this year con-sist of virus components generatedfrom eggs, so if you have an egg aller-gy, you should not get either the sea-sonal flu vaccine or the H1N1 vaccine.

Question: I’m 66 and in goodhealth. Do I need the vaccine, andwhen should I get it?

Answer: As always, consult withyour physician about specific medicaladvice. I would suggest you should getthe seasonal flu vaccine, which is avail-able now, since you are in one of therisk groups for getting severe diseasefrom seasonal flu. Also, get the H1N1vaccine when it becomes available toyour age group, which will not be atthe beginning of the vaccination cam-paign but probably in November orD e c e m b e r.

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Back pain causesAmerican quite a bitof trouble. Those

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Protecting life’s hardestworker takes some fore-thought and perseverance.And treating injuries doesnot mean invasive medicalprocedures or medicationaddictions, two local backhealers said.

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Osteopathic family prac-tice physician Dr. PatrickMallory of Mallory FamilyPractice also works to treatback pain with as little inva-sion as possible.

Osteopathic physiciansare trained in a systemcalled osteopathic manipu-lative therapy (OMT). Onthe surface it is similar tochiropractic but it is differ-ent because they are alsocomplete physicians. Theyincorporate evaluation andmanipulative changes into afull medical approach.

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Johnston has peopletrack if they have daily orintermittent back pain.

“Every once and awhilepeople get zapped by theirback or they twist a certainway and it happens again.Those are good times toseek treatment,” he said.“The body is always signal-ing us mildly first. That isthe best time to pay atten-tion. Unfortunately somepeople wait until they arelimping until they seektreatment.”

To maintain healing, afterworking with various treat-ments, Mallory puts pa-tients on a strength train-ing regime.

“Some one with chronicback pain needs to consulta professional,” he said. “Ifthey just look at a list of ex-ercises and choose one thatlooks good, they couldcause damage.”


Crazy times don’t mean crazy peopleBETH FIRESTEIN PH.D.,UNCOMMON SENSE

Question: In thesecrazy times, we areall facing jobinsecurities, layoffs,

family stress and work bud-get cuts. What are somehealthy ways to deal with allthat the world is facing?

Answer: Remember thatit is the times that arecrazy, not you. We are fac-ing uncertainty today inlots of different life arenas.We are also facing an un-usual number of losses anddisappointments that causea great deal of stress to in-dividuals and families.

Not only do our familiesface particular struggles,

our country and othercountries in the world arealso facing enormous prob-lems ranging from hungerto war to the world econo-my and more. Sometimes itis helpful to step back fromthe problems facing the en-tire world and focus on theproblems facing ourselvesand our neighbors.

When we turn our atten-tion away from things wecan’t do anything about andfocus on things we can dosomething about, we usual-ly feel less overwhelmed.Some people find it helpfulto take a break from the na-tional news and its constantfocus on problems and fearand fill their minds withother, more positive types

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It is also helpful to pay at-tention to your own person-al needs for rest, nourishingsocial contact, and physicalactivity. Helping others can

also be a great way to feellike you are accomplishingsomething and making adifference. When we feelless powerless, we can moreeasily handle the stresses inour lives. While you can’tcontrol these crazy times orcure them, there are cer-tainly healthy ways to copeand joy to be shared even inthe world as it is today.

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Healthy on-the-go

Rhema MuncySpecial Sections Reporter

Zoom. Life never leavesthe fast lane, let aloneallow families time to

hunt, gather and prepare theirown food. Conveniencematches hectic lifestyles, buteasy choices can take a toll onhealth, nutrition and thebody’s ability to fight fatigueand infection, according totwo local nutrition experts.

Dr. Kathryn Plummer ofSage Holistic Health in Love-land works with people whooften say they want healthyfood fast. In her experienceand training, true healthdoesn’t come by a quick fix.

“If your lifestyle is runwhere you are stressed, youhave little down time for rest-ing and relaxation and you

don’t place priority on yourhealth, then you will not ob-tain the healthful vitality youare hoping for,” Plummer said.“People are always looking fora quick fix to a very difficultand complex problem. Youcan take a pill, supplement orherb to fix something, but ifyou aren’t really working onthe real problems then itdoesn’t work.”

There are several ways toprepare healthy life optionsahead of time and small stepsfor changing habits, as well ascontinuing to work against theunhealthy currents of society.

“People are used to thethings they have been eatingand it is comfortable,” Plum -mer said. “A lot of times ourlives aren’t comfortable be-cause we are so busy so wereach out for what ever com-

fort we can, and that oftencomes in food. If you arechanging your one comfort,that creates instability in life.The big thing about becominghealthy and changing diet isyou are changing people’scomfort — not something youwant to do lickety-split.”

Plummer recommendedstarting with attainable goalsposted on the refrigerator orbathroom mirror. This couldbe as simple as drinking onemore cup of water a day.When the easily attainablegoals are accomplished, moveon to the bigger ones.

“Staying emotionally sanemeans making very smallchanges,” Plummer said.“Look at where you are wast-ing time. Are you watchingthree hours of T.V. a night?Use some of that time to planmeals.”

Taking the time to planahead meals with buying allfood ahead of time will makehealthy choices easier, Plum-mer said. If there is an eveningschedule crunch, chop vegeta-bles in the morning or the day

before so that the limited din-ner preparation time won’tmake fast or boxed food anoption.

Chilson Recreation Centerdietician Denise Moore alsorecommended keeping refrig-erators and cupboards stockedwith healthy options like:

• Plain yogurt — great for aquick breakfast. Just add somefruit and cereal. It can also beused as a replacement for sourcream or as a thickener.

• Nuts — specifically wal-nuts and almonds. They are agreat protein snack withhealthy fats and high fiber.Watch portions of nuts be-cause they are high in calories.

• Cut up veggies — cut upseveral once a week. Havethem handy for when youwant something crunchy. Mostpeople will not take the timeto cut them up as they go.

• Fruit — fresh and frozen• Whole wheat tortillas and

whole wheat pastas – canwrap many kinds of leftoversin a tortilla for a quick meal.Pastas can make a great meal.Add in vegetables, make sal-

ads with and add to soups.They are a good source forenergy but also watch por-tions.

• Beans — a high fiber,cheap source of protein that isvery versatile.

• Grilled salmon — grill ex-tra and eat one day with somebrown rice and grilled veggies.The next day eat it on top of asalad with balsamic or rasp-berry flavored vinaigrette.

• Frozen chicken — cut rawchicken up into smaller por-tions and freeze in individualbags, ready to cook when din-ner needs to happen fast.

FIGHTING CRAVINGSTo fight off vending ma-

chine and fast food cravings,Moore recommended keepingtrail mix at the desk for some-thing crunchy.

“Stop carrying moneyar ound,” Moore said. “Peoplewill get annoyed if you keepborrowing from them to visit avending machine. If an after-noon break is the time youvisit a vending machine, besure to have a planned snacklike fruit and string cheese. Orgo for a 10 minute walk.”

Depleted nutrition is anoth-er reason for cravings.

“People eat too many carbo-hydrates, especially for break-fast,” Plummer said. “If you arejust eating cereal or a muffinfor breakfast, you are going tohave sugar cravings all daylong. But if you eat a highergood fat breakfast with oils,avocados, and protein, youare going to have hardly anysugar cravings.”

Sugar cravings can also be asignal that they body needs 20minutes to rest or the body isdehydrated.

“A good formula is youwant to drink half of yourbody weight in body ouncesper day as a minimum,” Plum -mer said. “If you exercise, youdrink more water. Drink awayfrom meals. If you drink toomuch with meals then you di-

lute your digestive juices andyou aren’t digesting as welland getting all of the nutrientsyou need. So plan ahead andactually chew your food.”

If the body is still cravingsugar, eat a square of the dark-est chocolate possible. Thebitter will also help with diges-tion and stop the craving,Plummer said.

To combat eating fast food,Moore makes packing ahealthy lunch a habit.

“Take one day at a time,”she said. “Make it a goal to notvisit fast food place for aweek. Habits can take sixweeks to break.”

Another quick way to pre-pare food is to prepare mealswith minimal ingredients.Moore recommends stir frythat can easily be eaten thenext day cold wrapped in atortilla or on a salad. Chili isanother dish that can be eatenover a potato, corn chips or ina wrap.

To overcome an indulgentmentality, Moore recommendsreplacing exercise with eatingsugar and removing all temp-tation from the house and en-vir onment.

“Do not expect to magicallyhave the will power to do onyour own,” Moore said. “ Ifyou fall, don’t kick yourself —pick yourself up and moveforward. Change takes timeand conquering addictions dotoo. When you avoid junkfood for a day, notice howmuch better you sleep, howmuch energy you have thenext day. Keep these feelingsstrong for when cravingscome.”

Little Cabbage SauteRecipe courtesy Kathryn Plummer

2 Tablespoons butter2 Tablespoons olive oil1/2 tablespoon chopped garlic1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon lime juice2 cups of brussels sprouts or cabbage

D i re c t i o n s : Melt the butter in the sauce pan. Then add theolive oil and garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Halve the brus-sels sprouts and add to pan. Saute about five minutes, or un-til soft. Then add citrus juices and a little bit of water if nec-essary to keep the vegetables from burning.

Race-car fastschedules don’t haveto sabotage the diet

Cashew Chicken Salad Lettuce WrapsRecipe Courtesy Web MDIngredients:• 1 head butter lettuce (green or red leaf lettuce can be

substituted)• 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise• 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream• 1/4 teaspoon curry powder• 1/4 teaspoon chicken broth powder (optional)• 2 cups skinless roasted chicken breast, chopped (from a ro-

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D i re c t i o n s :1. Remove some of the more perfect looking leaves

from a head of butter lettuce. Rinse them well, drythem well in paper towels. Keep them until needed ina gallon-size plastic bag, stored in the refrigerator.

2. Combine light mayonnaise, sour cream, currypowder, and chicken broth powder in small bowl withwhisk.

3. In medium bowl, combine remaining chicken sal-ad ingredients, gently tossing with spoons until wellblended. Pour dressing over the top and toss to blendeverything well. Cover bowl and store in refrigeratoruntil ready to serve.

4. Ten minutes before serving, spoon 1/3 cup of thechicken salad mixture (1/4 cup or less if the leavesare on the small size) in the center of each lettucel e a f.

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EnvironmentAmanda WickerDestination: Healthy

There is a lot of talk these days about our Earth’s envi-ronment and protecting it for the future. We all haveour part to play in this. This is also true in our daily

environment when it comes to healthy choices. Have youthought about how we are constantly bombarded with foodtemptations? There are always food commercials, fast foodon every corner, vending machines, treats at work and evenfamily gatherings. As if making healthy choices isn’t hardenough.

For me I came to realize that to be successful in myweight loss goals, I had to make some major changes to mydaily environment. Your daily environment includes everyplace you spend time on a daily basis. I had to clean out mykitchen, car and desk of food that was not helping meachieve those goals. I had to find healthy replacements forthose snacks. I also made a rule at my house that if some-one brought something into the house that became to muchof a temptation for me, I would put it in the trash. It is timeto do an inventory of your daily environments and seewhere you may be set up to fail. You see, taking care ofyour healthy environment is just as important for your fu-ture health.

CHANGE YOUR ENVIRONMENT• Get rid of the junk food in your pantry, desk and car• Replace the junk with new healthy snacks• Grocery shop from a list and not when hungry• Change your driving route to go by less fast food

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Income, employment status, relationship satisfaction andhobbies all affect sleep, according to research presented lastweek in Seattle at the annual meeting of the Associated Pro-fessional Sleep Societies. And sleep affects health, relation-ships and decisionmaking.

“Sleep is related to everything,” said Michael Grandner, afellow at the Center for Sleep and Respiratory Neurobiologyat the University of Pennsylvania.

Some news from the meeting:

WHO CAN’T SLEEP?In one presentation, Grandner reviewed responses from

159,856 people who participated in a government survey —one of the largest to gather data on sleep difficulties. Overall,

1 in 5 people reported problems with sleep on seven of the14 nights before the survey. Grandner found little differenceamong racial and ethnic groups, except for people of Asianethnicity, who had far fewer problems.

But people in lower socioeconomic levels, especiallywomen, reported more problems. So did divorced and sepa-rated people, especially divorced and separated men.

And men who described themselves as homemakers re-ported sleep problems on par with people who were unem-ployed (who had high rates of problems).

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that as you get older you have more sleep problems. Wefound pretty much the opposite.”

It could be that older people are accustomed to sleep dis-turbances and don’t complain about them, he said. But it re-mains to be seen why so many young, ostensibly healthypeople are missing out on sweet dreams.

BEDTIME AND DEPRESSIONWhen parents mandate early bedtimes for teenagers, they

might help reduce the teens’ risk for depression and suicidalthoughts, researchers from Columbia University found. Astudy of 15,000 teenagers included 1,143 who had depres-sion and 2,038 who had experienced suicidal thoughts.Those whose parents allowed bedtimes of midnight or laterwere 25 percent more likely to suffer from depression and20 percent more likely to have suicidal thoughts. The studysupports the idea that inadequate sleep could lead to de-pression, said the lead author, James Gangwisch.

HAPPY, RESTED COUPLESThe quality of a couple’s sleep and relationship tend to

follow the same trajectory, researchers said. On a day-to-daybasis, a couple’s relationship affects how well they sleep.And how well they sleep affects how the relationship func-tions the following day.

Researchers at the University of Arizona studied 29 hetero-sexual, co-sleeping couples who did not have children. Eachperson completed a sleep diary for seven days and wasasked to record, six times a day, the quality of interactionswith his or her partner.

The study found that, for men, better sleep was linked tomore positive ratings of relationship quality the next day.Negative interactions with a partner during the day led topoorer sleep that night for both woman and man. Thestudy’s take-home message, lead investigator Brant Haslersays, is to settle conflicts before going to bed and avoid con-frontational discussions on a day when one partner, or both,has had a bad night’s sleep.

SLEEP AND SCHOOLThe importance of sleep to academic performance is one

of the most robust findings in sleep research in recent years.One study, from the University of Pittsburgh, found thatmath, history and English scores all correlated with sleepquality. Different types of sleep problems, however, affecteddifferent types of function. Higher math scores were relatedto greater sleep quality and fewer nighttime awakenings,whereas good English and history scores were linked to lessdifficulty awakening.

Overall, teens in the study who had regular and pre-dictable sleep schedules coped better with short-term sleepdeficits than those with a more varying and chaotic sleepschedule.

Another study, from Hendrix College in Conway, Ark.,found that poor sleep patterns were linked to poorer aca-demic performance and a decline in grade-point averageduring the transition from high school to college. Studentswho were “evening types” had an average GPA of 2.84 inthe first year of college, whereas “morning or intermediatetypes” had an average GPA of 3.18.

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When Galen and Linda Birdlearned of Galen’s prostatecancer, they dug for answers.

“We read everything we could read,”Linda said. Galen ended up having aradical prostatectomy, which would re-move the prostate gland and some ofthe tissue around it. The procedure wassuccessful, and the Birds were relievedGalen would be all right.

What they didn’t necessarily antici-pate, however, were lingering side ef-fects such as incontinence and erectiledysfunction.

“We thought it would take care of it-self in time,” Linda said. “Well guesswhat: it didn’t.”

Galen, who worked as a veterinarian,

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“I got to where I felt like I couldn’thardly play with the grandkids,” Galensaid — meaning that his incontinencemade it too embarrassing. “My grand-daughter was being potty trained and Iwanted to become continent before shedid,” he said.

Galen and Linda tried to treat boththe incontinence and ED on their own.They used pads to control the inconti-nence and Viagra to remedy the ED.Neither provided much success, andthe couple grew frustrated. All thewhile, their former doctor just urgedthem to continue trying the same meth-ods.

That is, until they stumbled upon aseminar about some new surgical treat-ments — specifically, urinary controldevices and penile implants — whilestaying at a hotel.

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“We said ‘you know what, we are justtoo young to live like this,” Linda said.“He has his confidence back, and I havemy old husband back,” she said. “One ofthe best things, though, is that we haveour spontaneity back.”

Galen’s surgeries were performed byDr. George Phillips of the Urology Center of the Rockies.

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MCKEE TO HOST PANEL TO DISCUSSPROSTATE CANCER TREATMENTS

In honor of September being National ProstateCancer Awareness Month, three local physicianswill discuss the latest treatments for men diagnosedwith prostate cancer at McKee Conference andWellness Center. Prostate cancer is an illness thataffects one man in six during his lifetime.

The event will take place from 5:30-7:30 p.m.Sept. 30 at the McKee Conference and WellnessCenter, 2000 Boise Ave. It is open to the public andfree of charge. A light meal will be served andRSVPs are requested. For more information, pleasecall 970-635-4031.


ASTHMA EDUCATIONThis four-session multidis-

ciplinary educational serieshelps people manage asth-ma. The team reviews therespiratory system and howit works, medications usedto treat asthma and tools thatcan help you breathe betterand monitor your asthma.Triggers, early warning signsand coping techniques arediscussed. Anyone who hasasthma is encouraged to at-tend along with familyand/or significant others.

Wher e: McKee Confer-ence and Wellness Center

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An informational / educa-tional meeting for anyonetouched by diabetes whowants to learn and share.There will be a different sub-ject matter for each meeting.• Wher e: McKee Confer-

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registration needed.• Call: 970-203-6550 for

more information and topics.

TOTAL JOINT EDUCATIONPhysical therapists and oc-

cupational therapists preparepatients for surgery. Thisprogram is coordinatedthrough your physician's of-fice as part of the surgeryscheduling process.• Wher e: McKee Confer-

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p.m.• Call: 970-635-4172

CAREGIVER’S SUPPORTGROUP

For caregivers of cancerpatients.

When: Call for times and

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BREAST CANCER SUPPORTGROUP

Wher e: McKee CancerCenter lobby

When: Second Thursdayof each month from 5:30 to 7p.m.

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SOULPLAY ART THERAPYPeople whose lives are

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Contact: 970-635-4129

MAN-TO-MAN PROSTATECANCER SUPPORT GROUP

Wher e: McKee Confer-ence and Wellness Center

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ee Medical Center strives toenhance the quality of lifefor mature adults throughhealth promotion, educationand recreation. To learnmore about Seasons Club ac-tivities, call 970-635-4097 orvisit www.bannerhealth.comKeyword: McKee SeasonsClub.

Free public exercise classes boost activityJeannine SteinLos Angeles Time

Free exercise classes in a publicsetting might be just what ittakes to make a city active.

It seems to be working for residentsof Recife, the fifth-largest city in Brazil.There, city officials set up free calis-thenics and dance classes in 21 publicplaces, enrolling more than 10,000

residents a year starting in 2002.Phone surveys conducted among

2,046 city residents found that peoplewho had taken part in the programwere twice as likely to engage inmoderate to high levels of leisure-time activity as those who never hadparticipated. Those currently enrolledin classes were 11 times more likelyto do so. Even those who had heardabout the program or seen a class had

greater rates of moderate to high lev-els of activity. The study appeared inthe January issue of the AmericanJournal of Public Health.

In the study, researchers wrote,“Local programs such as ACP in Re-cife can inform physical activity pub-lic health efforts both nationally andglobally. If other cities and states inBrazil and even other countries are toeffectively adopt programs such asACP, they should consider the needsof local communities.”


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HEARTS OF HOPEEnroll now for Hearts of Hope, a free

education and support group for chil-dren (ages 7-16) of families where anadult or sibling has cancer. Parentgroup also offered. The six-sessiongroup will be held on Mondayevenings (5:30–7:30 PM) from October5 to November 9 in south Fort Collins.Light meal provided. Registration dead-line is Sept. 30. Call 970-203-6700 to re-quest a registration packet.

MCR SHELVES CARS FOR BIKESSecurity officers at Medical Center of

the Rockies have parked their patrolcars in exchange for energy-savingbikes.

The move is expected to reduce an-nual gasoline consumption by 1,000gallons while making officers more visi-ble on the MCR campus in Loveland.Bike patrols are also expected to pre-vent 8.5 tons of carbon dioxide emis-sions.

Since achieving LEED Gold certifica-tion for the hospital, MCR is keeping inthe green tradition by purchasing recy-cled bikes.

SEILER JOINS ORTHOPAEDIC CENTEROF THE ROCKIES

Dr. Steven Seiler has joined the Or-thopaedic Center of the Rockies as aspecialist caring forpatients with condi-tions and injuries ofthe hand and arm,including the wristand elbow. Addi-tionally, Seiler willbe treating generalorthopaedic condi-tions.

Appointmentswith Seiler can bemade at the Orthopaedic Center’s of-fices in Fort Collins and Loveland bycalling 970-419-7050.

WINE TASTING BENEFITS HOSPICEThe ninth annual a Vintage Affair

Classic Wine Tasting benefiting Path-ways Hospice will be held on Sept. 25at 2211 South College Avenue from6:30-9 p.m. The cuisine for this year’sevent will be provided by local favoriteDominic’s Bistro and Wine Bar. Co-sponsored by Wilbur’s Total Beverageand Dominic’s Bistro and Wine Bar andhosted by Miramont Lifestyle Fitness, A

Vintage Affair has become one of thepremier wine tasting events in the com-munity. The event combines a large se-lection of fine wines to sample withgourmet food, live music and a silentauction. Admission is $40/person offer-ing attendees an affordable means forenjoying a delectable evening. Ad-vanced ticket purchase is requested bycalling 970-663-3500 or purchasing on-line at www.pathways-care.org.

DR. MOM TO GIVE FREE PRESENTA-TION SEPT. 1 ON BREASTFEEDING

Dr. Marianne Neifert, nationallyknown as Dr. Mom, will give a free pre-sentation on breastfeeding Sept. 1 inFort Collins.

Her presentation will focus on howto breastfeed successfully and includesuch topics as prenatal preparation,pumping, getting the father involved,weaning, and such related issues as thelifelong benefits of breastfeeding.

Neifert, a pediatrician and expert onbreastfeeding, is an author and motiva-tional speaker on positive parenting.

Her presentation will be from 6:30p.m.-8:30 p.m. in Westbridge MedicalSuites, 1107 S. Lemay Ave., west acrossLemay from Poudre Valley Hospital.

The event is sponsored by PoudreValley Health System and the localCoalition for Activity and Nutrition toDefeat Obesity, more commonly knowas CanDo.

TRANSITIONS THRU GRIEF SUPPORTGROUP

Transitions Thru Grief SupportGroup: Mountain Valley Hospice is of-fering a four-week support group forthose grieving the loss of a loved one.The purpose of this group is to help in-dividuals recognize the various aspectsof grief and offers ways to cope. It alsoprovides a place to share with otherswho have suffered the loss of a lovedone. It is led by experienced Bereave-ment Group Facilitators.

This group will meet on Tuesdays —Oct. 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 10-11:30a.m. in the Mountain Valley HospiceConference Room, 1180 Main Street —Ste. 9 in Windsor. Transitions Thru Griefis open to all community members.Registration is not required and there isno fee for attendance.

For questions please call Sandy teVelde, LCSW at 970.346.9700 ext: 133.

EMPLOYEES JOIN GREELEY MEDICALCLINIC

William Lopez, Jr., M.D., an InternalMedicine physician, joined GreeleyMedical Clinic, PCJuly, 2009, and islocated at GreeleyMedical Clinic’sMedical Clinic atCenterra, PC loca-tion in Loveland.Dr. Lopez receivedhis M.D. from Uni-versity of ColoradoHealth SciencesCenter, where healso completed hisinternship and residency. He is boardcertified in Internal Medicine, and waspreviously at Alpenglow Medical Clinicin Ft. Collins. Lopez is located at theMedical Clinic at Centerra, PC locationin Loveland.

Joshua Snyder, M.D., joined the Gree-ley Medical Clinic’sPeak Orthopedicsdepartment August,2009. Dr. Snyderreceived his M.D. atChicago MedicalSchool. He com-pleted his intern-ship and residencyat Loyola UniversityMedical Center,and an OrthopedicSports MedicineFellowship at University of ChicagoHospital. Snyder will be seeing patientsat both the main Greeley Medical Cliniclocation in Greeley, and the MedicalClinic at Centerra, PC location in Love-land.

Ann Stroh, D.O., will join the GreeleyMedical Clinic, PC Oncology depart-ment September,2009. Dr. Stroh re-ceived her D.O. atDes Moines Univer-sity. She completedher internship andresidency at IowaMethodist MedicalCenter is DesMoines. Stroh com-pleted a Hematolo-gy/Oncology Fel-lowship at University of Iowa in IowaCity, and is board certified in Medical

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The CDC recommends anytime be-tween now and November as the besttime to receive your seasonal flu vacci-nation. The flu season usually peaksbetween January and March and a fluvaccination will last through the fluseason into next fall. Keep in mind, af-ter receiving a flu shot it takes twoweeks to build up the antibodies thatprovide protection against the flu.

McKee Medical Center Wellness Ser-vices provides clinics throughoutLarimer County offering flu, pneumo-nia, tetanus and tetanus/diphthe-ria/pertussis (Tdap) vaccinations. No

appointments are necessary and youwill be guaranteed a quick and conve-nient experience. Patients with anOriginal Medicare Plan are eligible foran annual flu shot and 1 pneumoniashot after the age of 65. Original Medi-care patients must present their Medi-care part B card at the time of service.Community Wellness of McKee Medi-cal Center is not able to bill MedicareSupplement plans, or Medicare HealthPlans. Call 669-WELL (9355) for moreinformation and to hear a schedule ofclinics.

The best way to protect yourself andothers from the flu is to get vaccinatedeach year. Other steps to help preventthe spread of any contagious illness isgood hand washing (using warm wa-ter, soap, and a lot of friction for atleast 20 seconds), covering your noseand mouth with a tissue when youcough or sneeze and disposing of thetissue properly; if there is not a tissueavailable, cover your nose and mouthwith the inside of your elbow. Alcoholbased hand sanitizers are also effectiveand it is important not to touch youreyes, nose or mouth as germs spreadquickly this way. Stay home when youare sick, drink plenty of fluids, get a lotof rest and eat a well balanced diet.Take a proactive approach to stayinghealthy this season and get your flushot.

Sara Marchi is a wellness specialistat McKee Medical Center.

Consider a seasonal flu vaccination

Oncology. She will be located inLoveland, at both the Medical Clinicat Centerra PC, and at the GreeleyMedical Clinic’s Loveland Hematolo-gy/Oncology Associates oncology of-fices in McKee Cancer Cen-t e r.

Troy Simon is the newChief Executive Officer ofGreeley Medical Clinic, PC,effective September 2009.Troy comes to GMC aftermore than 12 years with avery successful practice inOhio. He is a graduate ofthe United States Air Force

Academy in Colorado Springs, wherehe was a Division I All Americanbaseball catcher and received the1992 Athletic Leadership Award. Troywas the Academy’s No. 1 selection of

1,067 Academy graduateseligible for the health careadministration career field.After graduation, he servedoperating the medical facil-ities at Mather and McClel-lan Air Force Base Hospitaland Clinic in Sacramento,California. Troy receivedhis master’s degree in busi-ness administration with a

concentration in healthcare manage-ment from Golden Gate University inSan Francisco. Troy and his wife,Denise, have a daughter, Alina, 12,and a son, Mateo, 8.

PVHS AGAIN NAMED ONE OF THE100 BEST PLACES TO WORK

Modern Healthcare has namedPoudre Valley Health System one ofAmerica’s 100 best places to work inhealth care for the second straighty e a r.

The journal is the healthcare indus-try’s leading publication. This is thesecond year of its 100 Best Places toWork listings.Troy Simon


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HL Healthy Plate

Simple & Sweet

Jim RomanoffAssociated Press

With apples nearing peak season,it’s easy to want more than onea day regardless of any plans to

see your doctor.Apples — of which some 2,500 vari-

eties are grown in the U.S. — are jammedwith antioxidants and flavonoids, bothconsidered important parts of a healthydiet. They also are an excellent source ofpectin, a natural fiber.

This time of year, apples often are bestenjoyed unadorned, straight from thetree. But cooked apples can be a realtreat, too. Either way, try not to removethe skin, because that’s the best source ofthe apple’s pectin and other nutrients.

In this recipe, apples are combinedwith nutritious nuts and the flavors of or-ange and cinnamon to create warm andcomforting baked apples filled with datesand pecans.

To toast the chopped pecans, whichenhances their nuttiness, place them in asmall, dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until they arelightly browned and fragrant, about 3 to 5minutes.

This dessert would make a lovely addi-tion to a Rosh Hashanah celebration, es-pecially if drizzled with a touch of honey,which is traditionally served with applesto symbolize the hope for a sweet year tocome. The honey could be added to thesyrup (in place of or alongside the brownsugar) with which the apples are drizzled.

Baked applescan offer a

healthy honeyedtr eat

BAKED APPLES WITH DATES AND PECANSStart to finish: 1 hour (10 minutes active)Servings: 41/4 cup finely chopped toasted pecans1/4 cup pitted and finely diced Medjool datesZest and juice of 1 orange3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, divided1/4 teaspoon salt4 baking apples, such as Pink Lady, Pippin or McIntosh1 tablespoon butter, melted (optional)2 cups unfiltered apple juice2 tablespoons brown sugar2 teaspoons cornstarch1 tablespoon cool water

Dir ections: Heat the oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, stir to-gether the pecans, dates, orange zest and juice, 1/4 teaspoon of thecinnamon and the salt.

Core the apples, leaving 1/2 inch at the bottom, and peel the topedges. Stuff the apples with the pecan filling, then brush the tops withthe melted butter, if using.

Arrange the apples in an 8-by-8-inch baking dish. Add the applejuice to the bottom of the dish, then cover it tightly with foil. Bake un-til the apples are tender (but not mushy) when pierced with a fork,about 35 to 45 minutes.

Transfer the apples to serving plates. If desired, place the plated ap-ples in the oven (with the heat turned off) to keep warm.

Transfer the juices in the baking dish to a small saucepan overmedium. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until reduced by half. Add thebrown sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon. Simmer, stir-ring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved.

In a small glass, mix the cornstarch and water. Add the mixture tothe saucepan, then heat until thickened. Serve the apples drizzledwith the thickened sauce.

Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded to the near-est whole number): 308 calories; 76 calories from fat; 9 g fat (2 g sat-urated; 0 g trans fats); 8 mg cholesterol; 62 g carbohydrate; 2 g pro-tein; 6 g fiber; 130 mg sodium.

We offered Sarah, Wayne and their new baby all the pampering they needed. Even a limo ride home.

When it came time for Sarah to have her baby, McKee Medical Center went the extra mile. Her physician, Dr. Budd, paid special attention to make her comfortable and McKee Medical Center gave her the most relaxing birthing experience possible in a private labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum room. Sarah and her husband took advantage of our affordable, upgraded package that includes such amenities as a flat-screen TV, gourmet meals and a limo ride home from the hospital. It’s a great way to start your new life with your baby in style. McKee Medical Center. Remarkable health care inspired by you.

www.BannerHealth.com, keyword: McKee VIP • 2000 N. Boise Ave. • Loveland (970) 669-4640 • Job opportunities: 866-377-5627 (EOE/AA) or www.BannerHealth.com

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