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8MEDICAL ADVICEQUICK CLINICS
Convenient care
for inconvenient sickness
By Cheryl Rose
6HEALTHY LIVINGSNORING
What to do when a punch
in the shoulder fails
By Margaret Battistelli Gardner
15EATING RIGHTHOLIDAY DIETS
Tips to stay trim
during the holidays
By Cathleen Cole
17BEAUTY
HIGH HEELS
If you think those 5-inch Pradaspikes are expensive, wait till you
see your podiatrists bill.
By Cathleen Cole
10 INNOVATIONS:
The latest
technologies right
here in SE Texas
5 Peeld to the News
19 Crossft puzzle
Contents
12GETMOVING
PERSONALTRAINERS
Hiring a trainer bridges
the gap between
knowing and doing
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Photography by Silvia C. McClain
Originally from Buna, Caleb Marshall is a former Marine who now works
as a full-time personal trainer in Beaumont while studying at Lamar
University to become a licensed dietitian.
on the cover
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Heres the POOP on cell phones!Can cell phones cause food poisoning symptoms? Yes. Consider this: A
ew study found that 92-percent of cell phones have the bacteria known asE.Coli, which is commonly found in human feces. This common bacteria
auses food poisoning symptoms and can be deadly. The bacteria can
survive on hands and surfaces for hours. Researchers from the LondonSchool of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine found most all phones had largamounts of bacteria growth, even among those who were surveyed asfrequent hand washers. Perhaps some people are forgetting to wash
Sanitizers for all!
PeelDtoMedicalNEWS
eating righ
Mammograms Are Working, But Only for the Wealthy?A recent study found that fewer wealthy women are dying from breast
ancer. Poorer women, however, are seeing a slower and later decline inheir risk of dying from breast cancer. This is likely because poorer womano not get access to a mammogram and the life-saving health care system.
The study reported, in 2008, 51.4% of poor women aged
40 and older had a screening mammogram. By contrast, 72.8% ofwealthier women had a mammogram in the past two years. These aresome of the ndings from the American Cancer Societys Breast CanceFacts & Figures 2011-2012 report.To nd out if you qualify for free mammograms, call Julie RogersGift of LifeProgram at (409)860-3369 or (877)720-GIFT(4438).
Study Reports, Older Women Want More S-E-X!According to a recent government-funded Womens Health Initiative study,many women continue to remain sexually active after menopause. Most
ay they are satised with their sex lives, but want more! Researchersound older women, particularly if they are married or have a regularartner, have excellent libido. Among women who reported being
issatised with their sex lives, 57% said they wanted to have more sex,
while only 8% said they would have preferred to have less. Most stopphaving sex because their partner was in poor health. The study is a newanalysis of health information collected on more than 27,000 womenages 50 to 79, who took part in the study.The nding that older women have satised sex lives, is surprising tomany. Obviously, for many older women, their sexual appetite remains
A Drink A Day, May Help Keep Disease Away?Researchers recently reported that women who drink a beer or small glass
f wine each day were 20-percent more likely to be disease-free at age0 than nondrinkers. These women were less likely to develop chroniciseases like diabetes, cancer and heart disease, as compared to those
who were nondrinkers or those who consumed four or more drinks at one
time. In the study, researchers looked at the eects of drinking alcoholmidlife on the risk of diseases commonly associated with aging in a groof 13,894 women enrolled in the study. After considering other inuenlike smoking, researchers found women who drank light or moderateamounts of alcohol were less likely to develop chronic diseases as they
aged. Salud!Cheers!
Each edition, BE Healthy Medical Ad
Dr. Garrett K. Peel will cut through the prev
months medical and health news and bring
the most relevant and interesting tidb
help you make informed decis
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Snoring can keep your
partner awake. But when it
escalates to apnea, it can
also keep you from having
optimum health
By Margaret Battistelli Gardner
When Dr. Jeremy Roebucktalks about cures for snoringhe mentions somethingcalled the Pillar Procedure.However, its hard not to
hear instead the pillow procedure andenvision a doctor writing a prescriptiongiving some long-suffering wife license tohold one over her noisy husbands face untiltheir bedroom is finally quiet.
But rest assured, Roebuck isnt advocating that tempting
as it might be. Instead, the Pillar Procedure is a minimally
invasive technique where a doctor inserts tiny implants into
the soft palate of the patients mouth to stien it up and stop
the vibrations that cause snoring.
If that seems severe to silence a simple snore, ask the bedpartner of a chronic snorer. He or she probably wouldnt
think so.
But more importantly, consider this: Some statistics say
more than 12 million people in the United States suer from
obstructive sleep apnea (75 percent of whom are undiagnosed
meaning that a physical block in their air passages makes
them stop breathing for 10 to 20 seconds at a time repeatedly
throughout the night. Thats when the stakes get higher.
Snoring is really just noisy breathing. It can be a nuisance
but its not going to cause you significant trouble and theres
no medical reason to treat it, said Roebuck, of Southeast
SnoozeControl
focus on health
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Sleep apnea can be cured 100 percent of the time.Its a very serious problem that can be very easily treated.
Dennis Keene, president, Sleep Labs of Texas
Texas EarNose andThroat
n Beaumont. But if youre
noring and you have episodes
where youhave to catch your
breathwhile youre sleeping,
hat should be addressed.
Left untreated, sleep ap-
nea can domuchmore than
ust leaveyou feeling sluggish
hroughout the day. Over time,
he chronic lack of oxygen to
he body can strain the heart,
which has toworkharder to
keep the bodyoxygenated, and
ead to seriousmedical concerns
uch as stroke,heart disease,
irregular heartbeat, highblood
pressure, acid reux, obesity,
diabetes, kidney problems and
thyroid issues, as well as depres-
sion, irritability andothermood
changes.
When were conscious, the
oxygen in our blood is about at
98 percent, explained Dr. Kevin
DiLeo, a dentist inOrange. If
wewere tohold our noses until
we turnedblue in the face, it
would drop to about 95 percent.
But for peoplewith sleep apnea,
the levels can drop into the 80s,
70s oreven60s.The body has
to compensate byworkinghard-
er, and overve or 10years, tis-
sues start to break down. There
are projections that say sleep
apneawill overtake smoking as
the number one cause for heart
disease.Treatments
If you (or your bed partner)
thinkyou havea problem,
the place to start iswithyour
primary-care physicianor your
dentist. He or she most likely
will recommend a sleep spe-
cialist anda sleep study, where
you spend a night or two being
monitored at a sleep center.
Once youhavea diagnosis
of sleep apnea, there are a fewways to go. The most common
treatment is a CPAP (Continu-
ous PositiveAirowPressure)
device, a mask-like machine that
provides a constant stream of air
to keep your breathing passages
openwhileyou sleep.
DennisKeene, president of
Sleep Labs of Texas inBeau-
mont, said CPAP technology is
consistently being improvedand
the newestmodels are comfort-able and so quiet you cant
even tell its on.
As a dentist, DiLeo has h
considerable success in treat
ing apneawith SomnoDent
mouthpieces thatpatientsw
at night tomove their jaws f
wardand openup the airway
Patients adjust thedevices rlarly until theynd the setti
that brings optimal relief.Th
alsoneed to follow up each
morningwith what DiLeo ca
a chewtoy to reset their b
back to normal during the d
There also are surgeries t
can be done, depending on t
origin of the problem. Roebu
explained that septoplasty c
straighten thenasal septum,
and uvulopalatopharyngopla(or UPPP) removes tissue in
throat to open things up.
Finally, in somnoplasty (a
laser procedure thatRoebuc
said has fallen out of favor),
doctors use radio-frequency
energy to shrink tissues that
causing the problem, includ
the turbinates, the soft palat
the uvula or the tongue.
Keene said with the succe
ofCPAPand other devices, sgeries should be considered
last resort.
When Its More Than Just A Snore
Many people with sleep apnea dont know they have it. And
they dont nd out until their bed partners realize their mates
seem to be gasping for air throughout the night. (Thats
because they are.)
Aside from that, the biggest indictor of sleep apnea is feeling
exhausted during the day, no matter how much sleep you get
at night. Sleep studies have shown that apnea suffers can
awake (often without realizing it) up to 75 times an hour.
Symptoms that could indicate sleep apnea include teeth
grinding; gasping during sleep; waking up with a dry mouth,
sore throat or headaches; frequent nighttime awakenings;
forgetfulness and difculty concentrating; and moodiness,irritability, or depression.
First Steps Toward
Silencing the SnoreOK, so you snore. Before heading to a doctor or sleep specialist, trythese common-sense steps:
Get off your back: Side sleepers are less likely to sound the nighttim
trumpet. If you just cant break the back-sleeping habit, one age-oldremedy is to sew a tennis ball into the back of your PJs. When youroll onto your back, the discomfort will nudge you back to your side ostomach.
Lose some weight: As little as 10 pounds can reduce the excesspressure on the air passages, making it less likely that the vibrations shake and wake the house.
Strip: Nasal strip, that is. Readily available nasal strips might help ifthe problem stems from an obstruction in the nose. (But beware: Mosnoring comes from vibrations caused by air uttering around the palor other tissue. Nasal strips allow more air to ow through; youll bebreathing better, but the snoring could get worse.)
Quit smoking: Come on, did you really think this wouldnt be a facto
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Former nurse and motherDeana Sutherland is a fan ofher standby medical clinic.With a hectic scheduleand three kids randomlyhaving sudden and painfulsymptoms, she dependson the clinic. You call thedoctors office and they say,We have an appointment
n Thursday at 4 p.m. when youre sayingGreat, but my daughter has strep throatnd its at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, she said.
Though her children have a primary careoctor, Sutherland often chooses to use theonvenience clinic, because, well, its convenient.I can walk in when it works for my schedule,
ts clean and I have never waited more than 15minutes, she said. Young and healthy, neither
utherland nor her husband have a primaryhysician, so on the odd occasion either needs
medical attention, they visit the same clinic.
Once derisively called doc in the boxes asf D -grade medical student grads were runninghem, convenience medical clinics have grownnto vital community resources.
These clinics are safe, reliable places toreceive acute medical care in times of need,and people should utilize them more, said Dr.Msonthi Levine, an internist and medical directorfor Baptist Convenience Care Clinic. For mostpeople who have a physician, they can call inand if its a simple issue, the physician will calla prescription out for them. However, if theydont have a regular physician, the ER is a naturalchoice. Thats why education about these clinicsis important. Patients dont have to rush to theER they can go at their convenience.
The goal of medical clinics is to ll a gap anddetour non-emergency health problems awayfrom the hospital. The purpose of our Minor
Care is to extend the mission of the hospital andthe best way to serve patients is to provide aplace other than our ER department that can con-veniently assist them, said William Klamfoth,the regional director of outpatient operations forChristus Health. Clinics are a great resource forpatients because they dont need a referral, mostinsurance companies cover these types of visits,and they can get the treatment they need in areasonable amount of time, he said.
Clinics arent intended to replace primary carephysicians or to supervise chronic health problems.We are there for patients after hours, but we dontoer primary care services, said Gidget Wilson,
Area medical clinics offer extended hours to treat minor health woes
Convenient Carefor Inconvenient Sickness
quick clinics
By Cheryl Rose
Whats in
a name?Maybe not much when i
comes to medical clinics
Just like any other busi-
ness, clinics can choose
any name they think will
be attractive for market-ing purposes. There is
no regulation or ofcial
designation that delineat
an acute care from a min
care from an urgent care
The name generally does
not tell you what services
are provided.
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All Clinics are NotCreated EquallyThough all clinics share the common purpose of offering
medical treatment in a convenient location with extended
ours, they can be very different from each other in sev-
eral ways:
COSTS: Whether you are paying cash or using health
nsurance, the fee or co-pay can vary widely. In three
ocal examples, each clinic billed insurance at a different
ate primary care, urgent care or emergency room care.
Depending on your insurance, your co-pay could be more
han double at one clinic versus another. Also, if you dont
ave insurance and are paying cash, some clinics offer
discounted rates. Some will bundle lab tests with the
onsultation fee, some have separate charges.
HOURS: Local clinics are generally open earlier and
ater than the average physicians ofce, including week-
ends and most holidays. However, each clinic has specic
ours and may have some days they are closed. Several
linics open at 7 a.m., but the Beaumont location of Chris-us Minor Care is open the latest, until 11 p.m.
SERVICES: All local clinics are prepared for common
problems such as colds, u, a variety of infections, school
physicals and more. However, only some clinics have
X-ray equipment and lab services. Some are adjacent to
a pharmacy for convenience in lling prescriptions, others
are not.
STAFFING: All local clinics utilize nurse practitioners
and physician assistants, but some also have physicians
on staff.
Key differences between
ER and a clinic Cost: Typically, an ER visit is billed at a higher rate
than a clinic visit, but not in all cases.
Payment: Clinics work on a cash basis. You pay
before you have service, whether its the examination
fee or your insurance co-pay. Payment is either by cash,
debit or credit. Hospitals send bills after treatment.
Wait time: Generally, clinics see patients much
more quickly than ERs. Patients are seen on a rst-
come, rst-serve basis rather than triaged by severity as
an ER would be required to do with ambulances arriving
and life-threatening emergencies.
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oce manager at Doctors Ex-press in Beaumont. We are notoering ongoing service and wedenitely refer back to primarycare physicians.
Levine said that some physi-
cians may feel clinics are compe-tition, but that personally, he isglad his patients have the option.I think that if a patient has aprimary care physician, he or sheshould always go to that physicianrst because of the relationship,he said, adding that the physi-
cians familiarity with a patien
history aids in diagnosis and i
vital in monitoring chronic co
tions. However, Levine acknow
edges that doctors can only se
so many patients in a work da
Clinics arent taking business
away from me, he said. Physi
cant be in all places there is
much work. There are not eno
doctors to go around and mid-
els are lling a gap, and for the
part, they do a fabulous job. >>
Rebecca Blackwell sorts through patient paperwork at theBaptist Convenient Care Clinic in HEB on Dowlen Road.
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When can I go to a clinic?Generally, you should consider a clinic when an acute but
non-urgent problem arises outside of your doctors nor-
mal ofce hours. Some local clinics offer more advanced
services than others. People with chronic health problems
(diabetes, high blood pressure) or unusual conditions that
require a specialist should visit their primary care provider
whenever possible. Some examples:
When you should go to theEmErgEncy
room:
Severe or blunt trauma
Head injury
Chest pains/heart attack
Stroke
Loss of or decreased level of
consciousness
MiscarriageRectal bleeding
Severe shortness of breath
Fast heart rate
When you can try aclinic:
Colds, u, fevers
Minor infections such as upper
respiratory, sinus, ear,
urinary tract, bladder
Headaches
Lacerations, cuts
School physicals
Asthma and allergy are-ups
Bug bites
Skin irritations and rashes
Sprains, bumps/bruises
Strep
Croup
Hearing loss is a common problem with more than 30 million people suffer-
rs in the United States alone. Some hearing losses are correctable with medicine
r surgeries. Hearing aids can help the majority of people with mild-to-moderate
earing loss. Current hearing aids offer comfortable t with advanced featuresor reducing background noise while amplifying speech sounds. There are many
dvanced hearing aids that are available to help a wide variety of hearing losses.
Sometimes, however, hearing aids are not enough. Hearing aids work by
mplifying sounds.With hearing aids, no matter how loud you make a sound, when
key part of the ear is not working the way it should, it can still sound unclear and
istorted. When a person has a hearing loss that is so severe that a hearing aid is
ot helpful, we recommend a cochlear implant.A cochlear implant can be an effec-
ve long-term solution for individuals with severe-to-profound hearing loss.
A cochlear implant is an electronic device that is surgically implanted and
works by directly stimulating functioning nerve bers in the inner ear. Unlike
earing aids, cochlear implants do not amplify sound, but instead are designed
o mimic natural hearing. Cochlear implants convert sound waves to electrical
mpulses and transmit them to the inner ear, providing people with severe-to-
profound hearing loss the ability to hear sounds and potentially better unde
stand speech without reading lips. The cochlear implant has become wide
recognized as an established treatment for profound hearing loss.
A cochlear implant consists of two parts: the surgically implanted electro
and an external speech processor. The surgery is performed in the hospital aoutpatient procedure. During the surgery, a thin wire is inserted into the coc
(or inner ear). This wire and the attached microchip are implanted under the
skin leaving only a very small scar behind the ear. After surgery, there is usu
no signicant pain.A few weeks after surgery, the external speech processo
is attached and activated by our audiologist. After implantation, the patient w
require practice and patience in learning to hear again.
Age is not a factor in determining cochlear implant candidacy. Children a
young as 12 months and seniors well beyond 80 years old can be candidate
for a cochlear implant. Cochlear implants are covered by both Medicare and
Medicaid. Most insurance plans cover the implant, as well.
Dr. Roebuck is an otolaryngologist with Southeast Texas Ear, Nose, &
Throat, LLP. He is a native of Southeast Texas and specializes in diseases o
the ear and their treatments.
SE Texas Medical Innovations
By Dr. Jeremy Roebuck
Mid-levels is a term fornurse practitioners and physi-cian assistants, who typically staconvenience clinics, though somealso have doctors on site. Klamfothsaid that many of the Christus clinicpatients just dont have primarycare physicians, a comment echoed
by several other clinics.A high percentage of patients at
area clinics are children. Klamfothreports that at Christus MinorCare, one-third of the patients areunder 10 years old. Sixty percentare under 40 years old. Wilsonconcurs that about 40 percent ofthe patients at Doctors Express arechildren and that they generallyserve a younger population.
The various clinics in SouthTexas vary widely in pricing, sting and services oered. How cyou know which clinic works foyour problem? Nederland residStephanie Flory followed up afriends post on Facebook abouconvenience clinic when her so
hurt his knee on a Sunday. Shecalled the recommended clinicand was assured they could haninjuries and take X-rays if needFlory said the visit was satisfy-ing, and they were out in about45 minutes. These clinics arethe perfect place for when its nquite enough for the ER, but ydont want to wait for the docto
squeeze you in.
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7 days without exercise
makes one weak
When
it GetsPersonal
focus on health
By Cheryl Rose
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Caleb
Mars
hall
Are you determined to
make progress on your
weight and tness
goals?Have you
plateaued with
your workouts?
Has the doctor
said, Get some
exercise beforeyou come back?
Do you want to get
started with tness
but intimidated by the
equipment?
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Iam so passionate aboutthe benets of trainingbecause I truly believemany people do knowthe right things todo, but hiring a trainer
can bridge the gap betweenknowing and doing, said
Tanya Hansen, a Beaumont-based personal trainer.
Hiring a personal trainer can help beginnersearn correct fundamentals and safety, assisthose with medical issues or limitations nd
tness options and push the already t to a newevel of endurance. Trainers should prepareustomized workouts for each client after ahorough assessment.
When selecting a trainer, you should askbout the following basic facts and then decide
whether the trainers style, personality andxperience jive with your needs.
Personal Training Certications:Currently, there is no standardization or
regulation of personal training certication.Though there is a move afoot to create somenational standards, at this time, customershave to wade through a variety of organiza-tional acronyms that all sound procient butmay be meaningless. A key dierence is theprerequisites for the course including previousstudy and degrees.
OtherQualications:Trainers should also have CPR and rst aidtraining. Many trainers are certied in severalspecialties or in nutrition. Particularly with
medical issues, a trainers experience withrehab, physical therapy or previous clientswith similar limitations can be relevant. Sincenutrition is a vital part of any exercise plan,asking about the trainers nutrition quali-cations can be as important as their tnesscertications.
CostsandGymAliations:In Southeast Texas, costs range from $40 to$60 an hour to work with a personal trainer.Most oer package deals where the cost persession goes down with a greater quantity ofpurchased sessions. Some trainers work as in-dependent businesses, others work as employ-ees of specic gyms. This can aect cost, and
will aect where the training takes place.
Age: 37Years as a trainer: 7Aliation: Christus Health&Wellness Center
Degrees/Certications: B.S. in Applied Psychol-ogy, National Exercise Training Association Cer-tied Personal Trainer (NETA) and Aerobics
& Fitness Association of America CertiedGroup Fitness Instructor (AFAA)
Tanya Hansen grew up on a farm inMinnesota. Her father and uncle
were her rst tness role models,two teachers who got up every
morning to work out. Afterreceiving her degree from Be-midji State University, Hansenworked in tness clubs around
the country until settling in
Beaumont 11 years ago. She is a wifeand a mom with two kids, a son and a daughter.
Whats your training philosophy?What I do is functional training - movementsand workouts that translate into everyday life.How many times are you going to do a bicepcurl in everyday life? But you pick up a child,lift groceries from the car. I will never have youjust working your bicep any more. I train every
muscle group in balance. My passion is to makepeople feel well, healthy and strong.
How do I choosea trainer?Ask for an initial consultation. Talk about specgoal-setting and whats going to stand in your w
Interview trainers and let them sell themselvesYou want to be encouraged, motivated, and feethat your trainer has a genuine interest in whatyoure trying to attain. If you dont have rapporthen youre never going to be 100 percent satis
Training costs seem likea lot to spend onmyself.I look at the money we spend on going out to eaor on our hair when the most lasting and important things in our lives are wellness and tnessIf hiring a trainer is something youve thoughtabout, but you think, Im going to walk at homget a little endurance built up rst no, just dit. Too many of us say, Tomorrow Im going to
this and tomorrow never comes. If you start tounderstand what it feels like to feel healthy agatheres not a price tag for that.
How do trainingsessions t into my lifestyI dont care if you hire me three or ve days aweek; if you arent making the changes outsideof those hours, youre not going to get the bestresults. I can make your heart stronger, make ylungs work more eciently, but if you think thahour you spend with me gives you free rein to dwhatever you want for the other 23 hours, thatnot going to show the changes you want.
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Whenworking witha personaltrainer:
DO Respect your trainers time. Tel
your trainer as soon as possiblyou cannot make a session.
Tell your trainer if you feel any por discomfort outside of normaexercise parameters.
Take before and after pictureEven if you are the only person sees them, they will help with mvation as you progress.
Ask questions.
Make sure your trainer is awareof any medications you are takas well as any past injuries you have.
Be honest with your trainer abodetails necessary for success,particularly about nutrition. Sounutrition is absolutely essentialmeeting tness goals.
DONT Talk on your phone or text durin
your session if it can be avoide
Waste time visiting or chatting.
Be late. You are paying for thesession, so get all you can out
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Age: 43Years as a trainer: 15Aliation: Christus Health & Wellness CenterDegrees/Certications: B.A. in Applied Arts &Sciences, B.S. in Health Education, NSCA Certied
Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), AEACertied Aquatic Fitness Instructor
Brendon Legendre grew up in Beaumont lov-ing baseball. He attended Angelina College
and Tarleton State University on baseballscholarships, earning an associate of
science degree along the way. When hisbaseball career ended, he returned to
Beaumont to nish his dual degreesfrom Lamar University. A single dadwith one daughter, Legendre worksfull-time as a rehabilitation coor-dinator for Beaumont Spinal Careas well as working as a personaltrainer.
How do you approach training?Safety is always my number-one pri-
ority. I know each individuals goal inorder to devise an exercise program to meet
their needs and desires. I like to incorporate a vari-ety of exercises to challenge clients. I believe
in working the core and working the
inside out. I believe in compound exercises wheyou use multiple muscle groups incorporated inone exercise to promote endurance, strength anboost metabolism.
How canI be successful with training?Have some goals, have a commitment that yeaIm gonna do this with no excuses. Dont let anthing get in the way. I nd that the most succesful clients are the ones committed to the exerciprogram and also the nutrition regime.
What if I havean injury or physical limitatIts important to be honest and thorough whenproviding health history. This allows the traineto design an exercise routine taking into considation any physical limitations. The client shoulinquire into the trainers education and experiein working with clients with similar issues.
How should I assess mytrainer?
You should be comfortable with the trainer, ablask any kind of question. You want to be motivwith a positive attitude and you want someone is accessible. You want to feel like youre beingchallenged and making progress. Are you losininches or pounds or making progress toward thgoal you have for yourself?
Brendon Legendre
Age: 26Years as a trainer: 2Aliation: Independent, Terrys FitnessDegrees/Certications: Studying for a
egree in dietetics, American Muscle andFitness Personal Trainer
Originally from Buna, Caleb Marshall joinedthe Marine Corps after high school. Heserved four years, mostly in Okinawa, Japan,but also served a tour in Iraq. He settled inBeaumont after his hitch and began work-ing in the personal tness eld. Currentlysingle, he is studying at Lamar University tobecome a licensed dietitian and working full-time as a personal trainer.
What should I do beforehiring a trainer?Its good to have a specic goal, such asa date or timeframe you want to meet, ormaybe a goal weight or a doctors recommen-
dation. You can also say, I want to look goodin a bathing suit or in this dress. A specicgoal is better than just saying I want to getin shape. Dont worry about your tnesslevel, just come as you are.
What should I look for in a trainer?He or she needs to look and act the part.You really want a trainer you can mesh with someone knowledgeable about your lifeand goals, someone to help you avoid injuryand motivate you. The gender or age of yourtrainer is a personal preference.
What if Im working towards an athlegoal/competition?You want to seek out someone who ismore astute than you are someone a littstronger, faster, more specialized. Ask ifthe trainer has experience in that particusport, if he or she is training other athletin that sport and if he or she has any speccertications related to that sport.
How often doI need to work withatrainer?When I ask the clients goals, we talk abohow long it will take. I dont like to do
anything less than three months. Gettingrid of your old habits and getting into a nswing will take a bit of time. Three montis also enough time to see a big dierenceIf you see a dierence, you are more apt tcontinue because youll be in the routineand have renewed motivation. I try to sticwith three times a week. Someone tryingbuild muscle wouldnt want to train ve da week, but for losing weight, training mofrequently is OK. Cardio work between s
sions is a denite must.
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T
hey start comingat Thanksgivingand continuethrough New
Years Day thedelicious dishes
and pastries of the holidays.But if you dont watch whatyou eat starting in November,youll be stung yourself like
the holiday turkeyinto your party
finery come NewYears Eve.
Have a plan
How can we indulge during the
holidays without packing on the
pounds? According to Amy Shows, a
registered dietitian and professor of
nutrition at Lamar University, in orderto enjoy holiday treats without adding
pounds or guilt, we need to enter the
holiday season with a realistic mind-set.
Its unrealistic to think of losing weight
during this period, so instead focus on
maintaining your current weight.
Thinking ahead, having a plan and
then sticking with the plan is half the
battle, Shows said. This plan can
allow us to enjoy holiday treats while
maintaining current weight. And dont
let your exercise routine take a holiday,
she advised. Aim for at least 30 minu
of exercise a day.
Whats the plan? Basically, focus
friends and family rather than food.
But dont deprive yourself of all the
treats. Instead, allow yourself to splua little. Enjoy your favorites in sma
amounts and try to cut back in other
ways, Shows said.
Pre-party strategy
Dont go to a holiday gathering
on an empty stomach. If you arrive
famished, you are more likely to
overeat, Shows noted. Take the edg
o of hunger by eating a small, low-
snack before the party such as a piec
fruit or some low-fat yogurt. >>
eating right
Seasons EatingsTips to stay trim for the holida
Trim the Tree and the Fat Go for the skinless roasted turkey instead of roast beef or ham.
Skip the potatoes and gravy, and try a wild-rice dish.
Try a fruit dessert such as a parfait or a trie.
Practice portion control: Enjoy a few holiday treats, not dozens.
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The right choices
Food choices and food portions can
make a dierence. Shows recommendsoing lean. Limiting the high-fat foods
will definitely help us with the goal of
maintaining our current weight, she
aid. Turkey breast is a lean choice, and
ranberry sauce is a great option to eat
with turkey and stung instead of gravy.
Casseroles that require creamy soups
an be made with the lower-fat options
o avoid the extra calories and keep the
flavor. Consider baked sweet potatoes
ather than mashed potatoes with butter
nd gravy or candied yam casseroles,
which can be loaded with fat and sugar.Leonel Ducharme, executive chef at
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Beaumont,
grees. Definitely go with the roasted
urkey and skip the skin, he advised.
nstead of potatoes and gravy, try a
wild-rice dish with nuts and berries.
Cranberries are in season and add tang
o your recipes. Or enjoy vegetable
asseroles such as a broccoli-and-rice
asserole light on the cheese. The
biggest thing is reducing the fats,
Ducharme said.The calorie savings made with these
healthier choices add up. For example,
ounces of eggnog have about 250
alories and 14 grams of fat, while the
ame amount of apple cider has only 90
alories and no fat. If you really want
he eggnog, decide ahead of time that
you will have only one serving, or better
yet, go for a lower-fat version, Shows
explained. A slice of pecan pie
has about 400 calories compared to about
200 in a piece of pumpkin pie.
Watching portion sizes is important.
Decide ahead of time that you will not
cover your entire plate with food, Shows
said. And if the pre-cut portions are too
big, such as a piece of pie, cut it in half.
Its easier to put a smaller portion on
your plate than to get a larger portion and
leave half of it on your plate.
Slow down
According to Shows, it takes about 20
minutes to get the message that we are
full. When we eat too fast, we can pack
away a lot of food in 20 minutes, perhaps
more than we intended, she said. Sadly,
we dont get the message that we are
getting full. We get the message we are
stued overfull which is really too
late. So, slow down in your eating togive your brain time to send the signal,
your body time to receive the signal and
then pay attention to the signal.
I think the take-home point is to
enjoy your favorite holiday foods by
taking smaller portions, eating slower
and savoring the delicious taste of
wonderful seasonal foods, Shows said.
Try something healthy, deliciousand fun this holiday season.One of my favorites is a vegeta
wreath, said Amy Shows, aregistered dietitian and professoof nutrition at Lamar University.
Cover a Styrofoam wreath withparsley sprigs or a green, leafyvegetable. Next, place colorfulvegetables cherry tomatoes,cucumbers, carrot roses, radish
roses on toothpicks, attach thto the wreath, and place a low-fdip in the center.
Another colorful snack the dietit
likes is a tray of red and greenapple slices, which looks great a Christmas tree-shaped tray. S
at the bottom with a row of redapples and then alternate the grand red rows. At the top, placelemon cut in a star shape. Be suto soak the apples in orange or
lemon juice to prevent them fromturning brown and to add a nicecitrus avor.
Leonel Ducharme, executive chat Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in
Beaumont, has some healthierdessert options. Make a parfait layering yogurt, fresh fruit and g
nola in a tall glass. Or make a bger trie in a pretty serving bowlayering sponge cake, custard afruit and topping it with homemwhipped cream light on the sug
It will cut down on the caloriesand its a beautiful presentationwell, the chef said.
Choose apple cider instead of eggn
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Medically unsound
According to the American Podiatric
Medical Association, women inict more
punishment on their feet in part from
mproper footwear including high-heelshoes generally dened as pumps with
heels of more than two inches. High-
heel shoes are medically unsound and
cause postural and safety problems, the
association notes.
High heels shift the force of your
footsteps so that the most pressure ends up
on the ball of the foot and on the bones at
he base of the toes. As a result, high-heel
shoes can lead to foot pain, toe deformities
and shortened Achilles tendons. High
heels can also contribute to knee and back
problems, shortened calf muscles and anawkward gait.
Wearing high heels can lead to callus
formation and pain in the ball of the foot,
corns on the toes and ankle instability,
according to Debra Lusk, a doctor of
podiatric medicine at Podiatry Associates of
Southeast Texas in Beaumont. The doctor
advises women to be especially careful of
he surfaces they walk on when wearing
high heels because its much easier to slip
or stumble. And beware stilettos. Narrow
heels are more easily caught in cracks orspaces that can send a woman tumbling,
she warned.
If your shoes are becoming a pain, its
ime to change your style. Warning signs
nclude pain in the toes or foot as well as
general leg fatigue. And if those killer high
heels are turning on you, its really time to
rethink your footwear choices. Foot and
ankle fractures and sprains are the most
common high-heel related injuries that Lusk
reats in her practice.
Slaves to
fashion
Women are
more likely to
see a podiatristthan men because
of their passion for
high fashion. Women in
general are more likely to seek
podiatric care than men because our
culture emphasizes youth and beauty,
and nothing makes a woman feel older
or more unattractive than having to wear
orthopedic shoes, Lusk said.
Laura Woodside, an administrative
assistant for Goodwill Industries in
Beaumont, wears high heels to work
because she thinks it is a more professional
style than ats. She wears stilettos, but
sticks to the 2-inchers because she says her
4-inch heels are too hard to walk in and not
very comfortable. I believe its important
to buy comfortable and yet stylish shoes if
at all possible, she said. Stylish high heels
make me feel like I look better than if I were
to just wear ats.
A step in the right direction
To relieve the abusive eects of high
heels, the American Podiatric Medical
Association suggests women limit the timethey wear them, alternating with good
quality sneakers or ats for part of the
day. The association also recommends that
women vary the height of their high heels,
opting for lower heels and keeping the
higher ones in the closet most days.
So what can women wear safely when
they need a dressy shoe? The association
notes there are comfortable and attractive
walking pumps also called comfort or
performance pumps that blend fashion
considerations
and comfort.
These pumps
oer athletic shoe-
derived construction,
reinforced heels and wider toe room. Lu
recommends Easy Spirit, Naturalizer, Co
Haan and Taryn Rose. In her opinion, th
overall construction including the attent
to padding and seam placement as well a
choice of materials including soft leatheruppers makes these brands exceptional.
Women may pay more for them, but I l
to think of them as an investment in the
feet, she said.
The doctor wears high heels on speci
occasions, but usually in the 2-inch rang
And what does she wear to work? Ah, I
to work in sneakers because I wear scrub
she said.
Steps to Take for Happy FeetIf you wear high heels, especially really h
heels, follow these steps to
keep your tootsies happy and healthy:
Avoid spikes and go for a thicker heel
offers more stability.
Vary your heel height dont wear you
4-inchers every day.
Dont wear high heels all day long. Giv
your feet a break in walking shoes or
Buy quality shoes that t well and offe
support, padding and comfort.
Sleek, sexy, height-inducing high heels aremust-haves for many womens wardrobes.
But sorry, girls. If you think 4-inch designer
stilettos are expensive, wait until you see
your podiatrists bill.
KILLER ShoesThe lows of high heels
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By the age of three, all twenty primary teeth should be present. Par
should start cleaning their childs teeth as soon as the teeth appear by usi
child-sized soft bristle toothbrush with a pea-sized dot of childrens fluo
toothpaste. Make sure your child does not swallow the toothpaste. B
your child for regular dental checkups. Remember that healthy eating ha
lead to healthy teeth.
GENERAL DENTISTRY
Michael R. Olson, DDS
West End Dental Group
QA
What happens if a patient in a hospice
program gets better?
If improvement in the patients condition occurs and the disease
seems to be in remission, the patient can be discharged from
hospice. The patient can return to aggressive therapy or go on about
their daily life. At a later time, if a discharged patients condition de-
clines and the physician feels that their condition is now in a terminal
phase, the patient can be re-admitted to the hospice program.
HOSPICE
Dr. Keith Stout, MD
of Beaumont
Q
A
2450 N. Major Drive Beaumont, Texas 77713409-840-5640
Hospice Physician Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine byThe American Board of Internal Medicine
3820 Pointe Parkway
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409-767-8221
Should I be concerned abouta small curve in my spine?
An appointment is recommended to examine any abnorcurve in the spine. Curves that measure less than 20 degrees
usually no cause for concern unless there are signs of further progsion. However, in growing children and adolescents, mild curvatucan rapidly worsen, so continued observation by a physician is vimportant.
ORTHOPEDIC SPINE
Richard R.M. Francis, MD,MBA, FRCS Ed., FRCS Ed.
(Tr & Orth)
Spine Associates
QA
www.spineassociatesofbeaumont.com
4400 Gulf Ave.
Groves, TX 77619
409-962-5785
My mother is in Skilled nurs-
ing at a Nursing RehabilitationFacility, how many days will Medicare Pay for?
Medicare pays 20 days at 100%, day 21-100 there is a co-
insurance that needs to be paid at 138.50/day, and going up
in 2011. Medicare Supplements usually cover this co-insurance at
80-100% of it. The patient needs to require skilled nursing care to be
eligible for the full 100 days.
SKILLED NURSING & REHABILITATION
Peggy Larson, LVN
Magnolia Manor Nursing and Rehab
QA
3070 College St., Ste. 205
Beaumont, Texas 77701
409-832-1225
www.drataya.com
What can you do for an infant who is
having teething pain?
Teething does not require medications. It is a normbenign. Many children have no apparent difficulti
Treatment of symptoms includes oral analgesics such topical xylocaine viscus, Oragel apply to the gum, Tynol, or ice rings apply to the gum.
PEDIATRIC
Raja H. Ataya M.D.,
F.A.A.P., F.R.C.P
Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Q
A
3921 Twin City Hwy
Port Arthur, Texas 77642
(409) 963-0000 Office
(409) 963-3391 Fax
www.gulfcoastcardio.com
How can I improve my HDL (good cholesterol)
without taking medications?
There are several ways to increase your HDL cholesterol. Fats that are
monounsaturated can improve your HDL as well as reduce triglyceridesand bad cholesterol (LDL). These include olive oils and other vegetable oils, nuts,
and avocados. Some foods such as peanuts, green peas, sunflower seeds and corn
can also raise HDL. Other important strategies to raise HDL include a regular
exercise program, alcohol in moderation, and the cessation of smoking. Calcium
supplements have also been shown to increase HDL levels.
CARDIOLOGY
Nabeel Abdullah M.D.,
F.A.C.C.
Gulf Coast Cardiology Group, P.L.L.C.
Q
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1.Rocket vegetable used in salads
6.Dentists concern
9.Natural energy source
10.Natural anti-fungal remedy used in
skin care (3 words)
11.Computer
12.Evil warrior in The Lord of the
Rings
13.Herb used in stews
14.Acne breakouts
17.___ leaves used in the kitchen
18.Sometimes scrambled
20.Gland behind the stomach
21.Diagnostic procedure consisting of
recording the activity of the heart
electronically24.Nurse, for short
25.Over the moon
26.Given a tranquillizer
29. Location
30.Toenail services
31.Thanksgiving serving
Down
1.Main channels to the heart
2.Habitual practice
3.Slang word for intestine
4.Not ready to eat yet
5. Type of bandage
6.Main constituents of
vegetable oil and animal fats
7. Former partner
8. Strange sounds from the
body that are difcult to stop
11.Media handler
12.Therapy relating to
manipulating the skeleton
and muscles
15.Business degree
16. Cooking vessel
19.Grabbed hold of
20.Hurtful sensation
22.Out of the wet
23.Crack, of a lip
26. Elton John or Paul McCartn
27.French summer
28. ____ sum
29.His in Spanish
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What can I do to eat healthy during theholidays?
A healthy diet is an important weapon in the fight against disease. Making a few
easy substitutions to traditional holiday meals can boost nutritional value and
help you and your loved ones reduce cancer risk. When planning holiday menus, select
foods that represent a rainbow of colors, like dark, leafy greens, and seasonal fruits and
vegetables. Review favorite holiday recipes and substitute butter or lard with healthy
oils, and serve whole grain bread, which contains fiber, folic acid, and iron. Also, limit
sugary drinks, like eggnog, and serve sparkling cider for toasting.
HEMATOLOGY-ONCOLOGY
JaySchachner, M.D.,FACP
QA
Mamie McFaddin Ward Cancer Center690 North 14th Street, 3rd floor
Beaumont, TX 77702 409-899-7180
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Beaumont, TX 77701 409-813-1686www.TexasOncology.com
# 7 Bayoubrandt Drive
Beaumont, Texas 77706
(409) 832-8323
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What factors contribute to the develop-ment of spider veins or varicose veins?
There are many factors that contribute to increased spideror varicose veins. These include prolonged standing or sit-
ting, obesity, number of pregnancies, and heredity. Fortunatelywe offer several treatment options in our clinic to address theseconditions, and most are covered by insurance, Medicare andMedicaid!
VARICOSE VEINS
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Vein Centers of Texas
QA
3560 Delaware, Suite 1104
Beaumont, TX 77706
OFFICE (409) 347-3621
FAX (409)860-9078I heard recently about a nutritional treatment forarthritis that has been effective. Can you tell me
more about it?
Youre referring to glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate. Glucosamine is amodified sugar found in the body and is a building block for two major compo-
nents of cartilage. Chondroitin sulfate blocks the enzymes that can destroy cartilage.While these nutritional supplements are receiving a lot of attention as a cure for arthri-is, scientific testing has been limited, to date. More testing is still needed, but arthritisufferers might consider a 1-2 month trial of these supplements. A regimen of weight
control, exercise, and sensible low-fat eating also can help.
INTERNAL MEDICINE
Msonthi B. Levine, M.D.
Golden Triangle Internal Medicine
& Geriatrics
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