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06 17 Foods That Help You Lose Weight 

Weight Loss vs. Weight Management 

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 

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Long-Lasting Weight Loss 

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Dear Friends, 

I am sure most of us have fought the “battle 

of the bulge.” We all wish there was some magic 

pill we could take that would melt away the 

pounds while we still eat everything we like as 

we sit on the couch binge watching our favorite 

TV shows. 

Unfortunately, that’s not the case (yet). 

There is no magic pill. If you want to lose 

weight, you have to do the work. You have to 

wrap your mind around the idea of changing 

your eating habits, choosing healthy foods such 

as vegetables and fruits over the high-salt, highfat 

items that are your downfall. And you have 

to get up and get going – do some exercise. It’s 

all up to you. 

In this issue of Health and Wellness 

magazine, you will find plenty of tips on how to 

lose weight and keep it off. You will read about 

Do Wearable Devices Offer Any Benefits for 

Weight Loss? 

Commercial Diet Plans 

Technology Can Be Addicting 

Do Weight-Loss Pills Really Work? 

You’re Worth It: Five Simple Ways to Boost Your Spirits 

EVENTS CALENDAR 

How to Diet Effectively 

Is Weight-Loss Surgery For You? 

Vegetables: A Delight for the Health Conscious 

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Weight Management Strategies That Can Make a 

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7 Quick and Easy Ways to Lose Weight 

Sit Healthily 

The Healthy Overweight Paradox 

Those Last Five (or 10) Pounds 

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can help you lose weight. We take a look at 

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question: Is it possible to be fit and fat? 

I hope you get an overall sense of empathy 

for your weight-loss pursuits with this issue. 

We’re here to encourage you and cheer you 

on in your pursuit of health and wellness. 

While it’s not easy to slim down or to create 

an exercise regime you like and will stick with 

for the long haul, set your goals and stick with 

them. You know it will all be worth it in the 

end. 

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17 Foods That Help You 

Lose Weight 

The secret is to eat fewer calories than you burn 

You can only 

lose weight if you 

eat fewer calories 

than you burn. 

Some foods can 

help you lose weight because they 

make you feel full longer and help curb 

cravings. Here are 17 foods that may 

help you lose weight. 

1. Eggs. 

Eggs are high in protein and healthy 

fats. They make you feel full with 

few calories. A power-packed protein 

breakfast can help you resist snacking 

throughout the day. A study conducted 

on a group of obese women showed 

those who started the day with 35 

grams of protein felt fuller immediately. 

Their breakfast included eggs and 

a sausage patty; they ate a 350-calorie 

breakfast overall. The women snacked 

less on sugary, fatty foods than women 

who had cereal for breakfast. 

2. Nuts. 

Just a handful of peanuts, almonds, 

walnuts or pecans as snacks makes you 

eat less at later meals. Nuts contain 

balanced amounts of fiber, protein and 

healthy fats. People who ate an ounce 

of nuts daily had higher levels of the 

feel-good hormone serotonin, which 

can act as an appetite suppressant. 

Studies show eating nuts can improve 

metabolic rate and cause weight loss. 

Higher serotonin levels may reduce 

stress levels, which is a big help when 

it comes to fighting belly fat. 

By Harleena Singh, Staff Writer 

3. Yogurt. 

With its trifecta of protein, carbs 

and fats, yogurt can stave off hunger 

by keeping blood sugar levels steady, 

according to a Harvard study that followed 

over 120,000 people for several 

years. 

4. Grapefruit. 

According to research, when obese 

people ate half a grapefruit or drank 

grapefruit juice before each meal, they 

lost nearly three and a half pounds 

over 12 weeks. However, there are 

no proven fat-burning properties in 

grapefruit; it just helps people feel 

full. And you cannot eat grapefruit or 

drink grapefruit juice if you are taking 

certain medicines, so check with your 

doctor before consuming it. 

5. Apples. 

Choose a crunchy apple instead of 

apple juice or applesauce, as whole 

fruits make you feel more full, compared 

to juices and sauces. Apple is 

high in pectin, a soluble fiber that 

helps you feel full. Chewing slowly 

sends a signal to your brain that you’ve 

eaten something significant. 

6. Avocados. 

Avocados are high in monosaturated 

fatty acids, which help reduce 

belly fat. Studies indicate the fats in 

avocados can increase your nutrient 

uptake. 

7. Soup. 

You may end up eating less if you 

start a meal with a cup of soup, keeping 

the serving to 100 to 150 calories. 

It could be pureed or chunky – either 

is all right as long as it’s broth-based. 

8. Green Tea. 

Sipping green tea all through the 

day boosts your metabolism, suppresses 

your appetite and keeps you 

well hydrated, too. 

9. Dark Chocolate. 

Opt for dark over milk chocolate. In 

a study, people who were given dark 

chocolate ate 15 percent less pizza a 

few hours later than those who had 

eaten milk chocolate. 

10. Beans. 

They are a great source of protein, 

besides being inexpensive. Because 

they are high in fiber and slow to 

digest, beans make you feel full longer, 

which may stop you from eating more. 

11. Hummus. 

If you keep hummus in your 

fridge, you’ll never have to choose 

an unhealthy snack again. Smear this 

protein-packed condiment on raw veggies, 

add it to salad or greens or use it 

in place of mayo on a sandwich and 

save tons of calories in the process. 

12. Chia Seeds. 

They are full of protein, fiber and 

omega 3s. Because of the fiber, they 

can absorb nearly 11 to 12 times 

their weight in water, turning gel-like 

and expanding in the stomach. They 

plump when added to any liquid, 

so they make you feel more full and 

satisfied with smaller portions. You 

can sprinkle them on your oatmeal or 

enjoy an overnight chia pudding for 

breakfast. 

13. Salmon. 

Salmon is a great source of omega-3 

fatty acids that help reduce blood pressure 

and maintain a healthier heart. 

They also help reduce the inflammation 

that plays a major part in obesity 

and metabolic disease. Salmon’s high 

protein content makes it a great choice 

for losing weight. 

14. Lentils. 

These are a bona fide belly flattener. 

Eating lentils helps prevent insulin 

spike, which causes your body to create 

excess fat, especially in the abdominal 

area. 

15. Leafy greens. 

Leafy greens such as spinach, kale, 

collards and Swiss chard are low in 

calories and carbohydrates, but they 

are loaded with fiber. 

16. Berries. 

Studies indicate that the antioxidant 

anthocyanin found in berries can alter 

gene activity in fat cells, making it 

harder to gain weight. 

17. Whole Grains. 

Oats, brown rice and quinoa can 

help you feel full and thus lose weight. 

About the Author 

Harleena Singh is a professional freelance 

writer and blogger who has a keen 

interest in health and wellness. She can 

be approached through her blog (www. 

aha-now.com) and Web site, www.harleenasingh.com. 

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Wearable devices such as the 

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Users declare self-tracking technology provides 

a variety of information and biomarkers. 

These gadgets help keep tabs on several 

health and wellness factors. They can monitor 

sleep cycles and patterns and help detect 

mood shifts over time. They measure heart rate 

and caloric intake and expenditure. They count 

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and losing weight, the main idea 

behind self-monitoring devices is 

this: Knowing how many calories 

you consume and burn each day 

makes losing weight easier. Alarms 

tell you when you exceed caloric 

intake against the amount of calories 

burned through various types 

of exercise you perform during the 

day. You can set a daily target of the 

amount of calories you want to burn. 

Knowing your overall daily 

caloric intake and expenditure 

seems to be useful information to 

have when self-monitoring weight 

management. The value of FitBit and 

similar devices for weight loss will 

be a direct function of how much 

they help each person using them 

and how compliant the person is 

with accurately measuring calories 

expended against calories consumed 

over time. Food diaries can be very 

useful for weight loss because they 

show you how many calories are in 

the food you’re eating so you can be 

sure not to overeat. 

Encouraging people to maintain 

healthy habits is a challenge that predates 

this technology. Researchers 

Munson and Consolvo (2015), 

studying how technology can motivate 

people with weight management 

and fitness, suggest some wearabledevice 

features may play a key role in 

maintaining motivation. Reasonable 

goal-setting is the critical factor to 

ensure engagement and compliance. 

Subjects who received reminders to 

exercise reported being more likely 

to follow through, but the reminders 

had to be specific to the individual’s 

goals. Receiving virtual rewards such 

as ribbons and badges was not found 

to be motivating, as some thought 

they were “gimmicky.” Interestingly, 

subjects were hesitant to share their 

exercise reports via social media due 

to embarrassment or fear of posts 

from people reacting to their exercise 

goals. 

Fitness trackers should be seen 

as aids that allow you to be aware of 

your progress in the form of shortterm 

goals, such as the miles or 

amount of time devoted to walking 

per day, before you reach for some 

longer, more difficult goals, such 

as weight management, which is 

more complex because of individual 

differences. This smart technology 

is bringing a new dimension to 

wellness, but the individual is still 


responsible for maintaining good 

health. Wearable devices will not 

do that for you, but they will help 

you measure the progress you make 

with regard to weight management, 

healthy exercise and rest. 

Sources and Resources 

Munson, S.A. and Convolve, S. (2015). 

Exploring goal-setting, rewards, selfmonitoring, 

and sharing to motivate 

physical activity. Berkley Science 

Review 5-8, 161-168. 

Wang, J.B. et al (2015). A Wearable 

Sensor (Fitbit One) to Increase Physical 

Activity in Overweight and Obese 

Adults. Telemedicine and E-Health, 21, 

10, 781-87. 


Thomas W. Miller, Ph.D., ABPP, is 

a professor emeritus and senior 

research scientist, Center for Health, 

Intervention and Prevention, University 

of Connecticut; retired service chief 

from the VA Medical Center; and 

tenured professor in the Department 

of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, 

University of Kentucky. 

This smart 

technology 

is bringing 

a new 

dimension 

to wellness.

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How can acupuncture and Chinese 

herbal medicine help? 

In using the 

term “weight 

management,” 

we acknowledge 

weight loss is 

not the ultimate goal, as it does not 

include how to MAINTAIN a healthy 

weight. Weight maintenance is a 

complex issue that includes balancing 

ample sleep, exercise, good diet and 

stress management. Acupuncture and 

Chinese herbal medicine can help 

with losing and maintaining weight as 

an adjunct therapy if lifestyle changes 

have already been implemented. 

We do not know exactly how 

acupuncture works, but we do know 

there are acupuncture points on 

the body and in the ears that stimulate 

the production of endorphins. 

Endorphins produce a relaxing sensation 

in the body and help us maintain 

a calm state and become less reactive 

to stress. We also know endorphins 

help regulate the body’s hormonal 

and digestive systems and are thus 

helpful to one’s metabolic rate. 

Because lifestyle issues are so 

important in losing and maintaining 

weight, your practitioner will probably 

spend some time discussing your 

By Kathleen Fluhart, RN, M.Ac., L.Ac., Artemesia 

stress levels as well as your eating, 

sleeping and exercise habits. Your 

practitioner will also check your pulses 

(there are 12 pulses, one for each 

of the meridians) for imbalances – 

especially the stomach meridian – to 

see if they are excessive or deficient. 

To form a diagnosis, the practitioner 

will also examine your tongue 

and its coating. The tongue provides 

a lot of information about the state of 

your digestive system. For example, 

is the area related to the stomach 

dark red and/or does it have cracks, 

indicating too much heat? Is there a 

thick white or yellow coating, indicating 

dampness? Is it swollen or puffy 

or does it have peeled areas? All this 

information gives us clues as to why a 

person may have gained weight. 

Besides an evaluation, a session for 

weight loss might include both body 

and ear points and possibly Chinese 

herbs or supplements. The points and 

herbs/supplements chosen will be 

correlated to the imbalances found in 

the pulses and on the tongue, which 

reveal the “root cause” of an individual’s 

problems. Thus, treatments are 

individualized for each patient. 

In my practice, it is common to 

send patients home with little, nonpiercing 

“ear seeds” attached to a very 

small Band Aid-like plaster. The seeds 

stimulate points related to relaxation 

and metabolism. In Chinese medicine, 

one can treat the whole body 

just using ear points. Dr. Paul Nogier, 

who studied acupuncture for many 

years, popularized ear acupuncture. In 

doing so, he found points that relate 

to areas of the body’s anatomical and 

physiological functions, as recognized 

in Western medicine. Many of these 

points are related to the hormonal 

system and metabolic functions that 

are helpful in weight control, such 

as the thyroid, pituitary and adrenal 

glands. For example, if someone is 

eating compulsively, we would put 

a seed on the mouth point. If the 

patient nibbles continually or eats 

past being full, the stomach point is 

chosen. If the person has both smoking 

and food addictions, the lung 

points are used. For strong sugar 

cravings along with a propensity for 

cold, sinus, vaginal or urinary infections, 

the spleen point is selected. For 

poor adrenal or ovarian function in 

menopause, PCOS or post oophorectomy, 

adrenal and ovary points give 

support. For nervous tension and 

water retention, the kidney points 

are considered. The thyroid point is 

chosen for people with any sort of 

thyroid-related condition. 

Patients can keep the ear seeds 

in for up to a week. The ear seed kit 

they purchase includes a diagram 

indicating where the points are found, 

a card with several hundred seeds 

and a forceps for applying them. The 

patient can use mild external pressure 

to stimulate the seeds whenever they 

experience anxiety or cravings. I can 

replace the ear seeds each time they 

return for another session or I can 

show a family member or friend how 

to apply them. 

The use of Chinese herbs to stimulate 

weight loss and weight control 

are also individualized, based on 

presenting symptoms and the pulse 

and tongue diagnosis. In some cases, 

stomach heat needs to be quelled; 

in other cases dampness needs to be 

dispelled or the kidneys might need 

to be tonified to help with water 

retention. 

Other patients may need their gall 

bladder and liver cleansed. If a patient 

is interested, I may suggest either a 

10- or 21-day purification diet that 

focuses on cleaning the liver, kidneys 

and colon as a way to begin a weightloss 

and maintenance program. The 

people who have done this say they 

feel better than they have in years 

so they are encouraged to stay with 

healthy eating and other lifestyle habits. 

Early spring through summer is 

the very best time to do a cleansing. 

When thinking lifestyle, consider 

Marcella Friel’s Stop Cleaning Your 

Plate: 5 Steps to More Mindful Eating: 

1. Pause before you eat. Stop. Close 

your eyes. Take three deep, conscious 

breaths. If it’s comfortable to do 

so, place your hands on your heart. 

Affirm your intention to eat consciously. 

Ask your body to help you 

recognize when you become full. 

2. Put down your utensil between 

bites. It takes about 20 minutes for 

the brain and belly to determine satiety. 

Putting down your spoon or fork 

causes you to slow down and chew, 

which activates the digestion process


Eating more food than 

our bodies can handle 

is not the antidote to 

global starvation. Let 

the food go if you truly 

cannot eat it. 

and causes your body to pay attention. 

3. Practice hara hachi bu. The Japanese rule of mindful eating 

is, “Eight parts out of 10 full.” While putting down your utensil, 

check in with your body’s fullness. Don’t worry if you can’t tell 

right away; keep practicing and reaffirming your desire to know 

and it will come. 

4. Complain (kindly). If I had today’s lunch to do again, I 

would have mentioned to my food server that the salad was way 

too big. Most retailers know if five customers ask for something, 

it’s time to make a change. Be one of the five. Speak up. 

5. Stop cleaning your plate. As Frances Moore Lappé said in 

her groundbreaking book, Diet for a Small Planet, “Hunger is not 

caused by lack of food but by lack of democracy.” Eating more 

food than our bodies can handle is not the antidote to global 

starvation. Let the food go if you truly cannot eat it. 

Recovering the natural dignity of our bodies and reclaiming 

the inherent sanity of our eating habits opens the portal to 

a transformed self and a healed world. Buddhist teacher and 

scholar Trungpa Rinpoche wrote: 

“When you make an effort to eat mindfully, you find that life 

is worth much more than you had expected … You find that life 

is more sacred … People found the same thing two thousand 

five hundred years ago. They found it and they taught it to us, 

and now we are discovering it ourselves.” 

I hope you find this information and these suggestions useful. 

Remember acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine have been 

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Organization and the National Institute of Health recognize 

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different conditions, including obesity. They are certainly worth 

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Mindful Eating 

“When walking, 

walk. When 

eating, eat.” – 

Zen proverb 

This classic 

mindfulness instruction has many 

health benefits, as modern research 

demonstrates. Mindfulness meditation 

usually focuses on the breath, 

bodily posture, physical movement, 

thoughts and emotions. The goal is 

to enrich one’s life by living in the 

only time we truly have – the present 

moment – rather than spending 

so much time, mentally and emotionally, 

in the past and future. 

We often eat mindlessly, paying 

more attention to the television, 

movie, newspaper or conversation 

than to the life-sustaining act of eating. 

We use antacids and digestive 

aids to control symptoms created by 

unhealthy eating habits. But eating 

can also be a meditative practice, 

providing nourishment physically, 

mentally, emotionally, socially and 

spiritually. For adults and children, 

mindful eating can be a friendly 

introduction to meditative practice. 

Mindful eating brings a threedimensional, 

meditative awareness 

By John A. Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP 

to the preparation, serving and 

eating of food. Looking deeply into 

the history of food, you can see 

the sunshine, rain, topsoil, farmers, 

truckers, grocers and all those 

involved in bringing food to your 

plate. Though religions honor 

this connection through mealtime 

prayers and thanksgiving, you do 

not have to be religious to appreciate 

this universal interdependence 

underlying our food supply. 

Mindful eating can be your 

gateway to the practice of mindfulness 

in other daily activities. It can 

help you cultivate a deeper level 

of appreciation for life, bringing 

more joy to life and enhancing 

relationships with yourself, other 

people and the earth. When driving, 

cycling or walking on the road, 

your life may actually depend on 

how aware you are in the present 

moment. Mindful eating may help 

you travel life’s highway more safely. 

Approaching a mindful meal as 

a mini-meditation retreat, you may 

begin to cultivate relaxation, joy, 

happiness and compassion simply 

from eating mindfully and meditatively. 

Here are some tips for mindful 

eating: 

• Mindful eating does not require 

meditative experience or a lot 

of time. “When eating, just eat.” 

Simply pay attention to eating 

and drinking. 

• Begin with one meal a day 

for one bite, one minute, five 

minutes or the entire meal. 

Eventually it may become a 

habit at all meals. 

• You can practice mindful, meditative 

eating alone, with others, 

at home or when eating out. 

Begin by paying attention to 

your hunger and satiety levels. 

Eat only when you are hungry, 

not simply because it is “time” 

to eat. 

• As you sit with your plate, wait 

at least one mindful, grateful 

breath or one minute before 

beginning to eat or drink. 

• Take only the amount of food 

that is good for you. If you are 

trying to control portion size, 

research suggests using a smaller 

plate. 

• Appreciate the hard work and 

loving intention of all those 

involved in the life history of 

your food, noticing any compassion 

and loving connection that 

arises in you. 

• Be aware of the nutritional 

quality of your food and how 

your food choices impact your 

health, the health of farm families 

and the environment. 

• Be aware of the quality of life of 

farm animals. 

• Holding some food between 

your fingers, notice its color, 

shape, texture and aroma. 

Raising the cup or utensil, be 

aware of movement of your 

hand and arm and be appreciative 

of the body’s function and 

wisdom. 

• Pause between sips and bites, 

setting down utensils and cup. 

Bring full awareness to each 

sip as you drink liquids. Chew 

each mouthful slowly, aiding the 

digestive process. Notice while 

mindfully eating and drinking 

there is no room in your 

mouth for worry, fear, anxiety, 

depression or other distressing 

thoughts and emotions. If these 

arise in your mind, simply bring 

awareness back to sipping and 

chewing. If you persistently 

recognize emotions associated 

with your eating habits, it may 

be worthy of journaling, selfreflection 

or discussion with a 

professional counselor. 

• As you chew, notice changes in 

the food’s texture, temperature 

and taste. 

• After swallowing, be aware of 

how far down your esophagus 

you can feel your food or drink 

moving. 

• Enjoy each bite of food and the 

presence of friends eating with 

you. 

• Remember your intention to be 

aware of eating in this present 

moment, avoiding memories of 

the past and plans for the future. 

• Eating in silence can add a meditative 

dimension to your experience. 

Limit talking to pleasant, 

friendly conversation rather than 

emotionally charged topics.


For adults and children, 

mindful eating can be a 

friendly introduction to 

meditative practice. 

• Yoga tradition advises remaining seated while eating. 

• End your meal when you notice your hunger is gone. After 

your meal, notice the physical sensations of satiety and the 

gratitude that you have enough to eat. 

My own life has benefited greatly from mindful eating. I 

wish the same for you. 

Resources 

Am I Hungry? What is Mindful Eating? 

http://amihungry.com/what-is-mindful-eating/ 

Thich Nhat Hanh’s Mindful Eating Meditation 

http://deerparkmonastery.org/be-mindful-in-daily-life/ 

Savor: Mindful Eating, Mindful Life by Lilian Cheung and Thich Nhat Hanh 

http://www.amazon.com/Savor-Mindful-Eating-Life/dp/0061697702 


Dr. John Patterson is past president of the Kentucky Academy of 

Family Physicians and is board certified in family medicine and integrative 

holistic medicine. He is on the family practice faculty at the 

University of Kentucky College of Medicine and the University of 

Louisville School of Medicine, Saybrook University’s School of Mind 

Body Medicine (San Francisco) and the Center for Mind Body Medicine 

(Washington, D.C.). He operates the Mind Body Studio in Lexington, 

where he offers integrative medicine consultations. He can be reached 

through his Website at www.mindbodystudio.org. 

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By Jean Jeffers, Staff Writer 

Americans as a group are overweight, 

even obese. According to an 

article in Medical News Today, obesity 

rates in Mississippi and Alabama were 

above 30 percent while in other states 

the rate was over 25 percent. Another 

study says the United States ranks last 

in preventable deaths in industrialized 

nations. Researchers believe many of 

these deaths were due to poor nutrition 

throughout life and a lack of 

exercise. 

What is a healthy diet? Medical 

News Today (MNT) says healthy eating 

means consuming the right quantities 

of food from all the food groups 

in order to lead a healthy life. A good 

diet, says MNT, is part of a nutritionally 

sound lifestyle promoting good 

health and must include a number 

of food groups because no one food 

group can do it all. 

When we eat matters, too, says 

MNT. A big breakfast is better than a 

bigger meal later in the day. A breakfast 

containing about 700 calories is better 

for losing weight and lowering the risk 

of developing heart disease, high cholesterol 

and diabetes. 

Commercial Diet Claims 

Do your research, consult your doctor before choosing one 

Some people turn to commercial 

diets to help them lose weight. Most 

of these diets offer what is considered 

a healthy eating plan by including a 

balance of all the food groups, namely 

whole grains, fruits, vegetables, protein, 

dairy, fat and sugar. Plant-based 

diets minimize or completely eliminate 

many people’s genetic propensity to 

developing chronic diseases and conditions 

such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular 

disease, obesity and certain 

cancers. Some examples of commercial 

diets include: 

1. Weight Watchers. 

This is one of the most popular 

diets available. It assigns a point to different 

foods, but many fruits and vegetables 

are free of points. Fiber foods 

have fewer points and higher starchy 

foods a much higher point value. 

Weight Watchers offers for sale “power 

foods” that are touted as adding satiety 

while also being low fat and low carb. 

Exercise is encouraged; it earns points, 

too, which may be used to trade for 

food items of your choice. The cost is 

standard for the initial payment plan 

but with the adding of a coach and 

24/7 chats, the cost is about $55 per 

month. 

2. Jenny Craig. 

This diet falls within accepted 

ranges for fats, proteins and carbs. 

The food is supplied and restricted in 

calories. You get a personalized meal 

and exercise plan. There is also a plan 

for people with diabetes that helps 

lower A1C. 

3. Ornish Diet. 

This diet lays out a plan for strict 

nutrition, exercise, stress management 

and emotional support. It can 

be adjusted to allow for big changes to 

reverse heart disease and some other 

chronic diseases in addition to losing 

weight. The diet definitely has cardiovascular 

benefits. 

4. Mayo Clinic Diet. 

This diet earns good marks for 

healthy eating and may be used as a 

tool against diabetes. 

5. The Mediterranean Diet. 

This is a popular diet for people 

who eat lots of fruits and vegetables, 

olive oil, fish and other sensible fare. 

This diet is one of the best. 

Other popular diets include the 

South Beach Diet, DASH Diet, TLC 

Diet, the Raw Food Diet, the Atkins 

Diet, the Zone Diet, the Vegetarian 

Diet and the Vegan Diet. Thoroughly 

research the pros and cons of any 

commercial diet before committing 

to it. Be sure to consult your doctor 

before starting any diet or exercise 

program. 

For more information, visit www. 

medicalnewstoday.com. 


Jean is a RN with an MSN from the 

University of Cincinnati and a freelance 

writer. She is a staff writer for Living Well 

60 Plus and Health and Wellness magazines. 

Jean is preparing to publish her 

first book, a novel entitled “The Journey 

Toward Healing.” 

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Addicting 

Are you hooked on your smartphone? 

By Dr. Tom Miller, Staff Writer 

Whether we face the challenge of 

binging on shopping, food or drink, 

we are sometimes caught in a rut 

that can develop into an addiction. 

A shopping addiction can deplete 

a bank account quickly. Overeating 

can lead to an eating disorder, and 

dependence on alcohol or other substances 

can provide the invitation to 

become an addict. The 21st century 

has introduced yet another area of 

possible addiction. Advances have 

created for some of us the opportunity 

for getting hooked on smart 

technology. 

Is it possible to be addicted to 

your smartphone? 

According to a Baylor University 

study, the answer is yes. Technology 

can actually be as addicting as drugs 

and alcohol for some individuals. 

James Robert, the Ben H. Williams 

Professor of Marketing in the 

Hankamer School of Business at 

Baylor and an expert in consumer 

behavior, notes some habitual cell 

phone users can begin to depend on 

their phone in ways that seem quite 

similar to how people respond to 

drugs. For example, spending time 

away from the phone can make them 

feel stressed and anxious or panicky, 

a bit like suffering withdrawal 

in drug addiction. Some addicted 

smartphone users find cell phone 

use lifts their moods, but it takes an 

increasing amount of time to get the 

same level of enjoyment from their 

phone than it did when they first 

started using it. Smartphone addicts 

may find themselves ignoring work, 

their children and other responsibilities 

just to check their social media 

feed one more time or play another 

game. We’ve all seen cell phone 

abusers texting and causing traffic 

delays. 

While it seems rather ironic and 

counterintuitive, apps have been 

developed to aid this type of addictive 

behavior. Probably one of the 

best known is called FlipD. This app 

is designed to basically allow you 

to set periods of time when you are 

essentially locked out of your phone. 

During those times, you can only 

call three special contacts, and all 

messages are auto-responded with 

a message of your choice. Once per 

session, you can get a 60-second 

“free pass” when you can check 

Facebook or use your smartphone 

for something else. Other apps 

include Breakfree or Phone Addict 

Free, which are designed to reduce 

smartphone use and track how much 

time you spend on your phone. 

Using an app may help you in selfmonitoring 

your behavior and then 

create a consciousness regarding 

your use of smartphone technology. 

If a person needs professional 

treatment for his or her addiction, 

a licensed psychologist is trained to 

treat these types of disorders. As clinicians 

and researchers examine the 

impact of smart technologies on our 

lives, it is important to ask ourselves 

just how much of our time is spent 

on that new technology. How dependent 

are you on your phone? Are 

you addicted to logging onto social 

media or some other networking 

site? It is very important to realize 

technology is beneficial when it is a 

tool to improve our lives, but it is a 

risk when it becomes an unhealthy 

addiction. 


American Psychological Association 

(2016). Is your smartphone the boss 

of you? Available at: www.today.com/ 

health/your-smartphone-boss-you- 

9-ways-fight-back-t49971


Technology is 

beneficial when it is 

a tool to improve our 

lives, but it is a risk 

when it becomes an 

unhealthy addiction.


“If weight loss came in a bottle, 

the world would be slim.” 

—Dr. Yoni Freedhoff 

Do Weight-Loss Pills 

Really Work? 

Three varieties make various promises 


The temptation to lose weight 

quickly is hard to resist. Some people 

opt to use weight-loss pills. But are 

they effective and safe? Most diet or 

weight-loss pills promise to burn fat, 

control appetite, increase energy and 

do much more. These pills can be 

broken down into three varieties: 

• Powerful laxatives, which claim 

to flush or melt fat and cleanse your 

body. They contain natural laxatives 

such as fennel powder, senna, 

rhubarb powder, psyllium and other 

substances and natural diuretics such 

as ginger, vinegar and tea. 

• Stimulants, which claim to burn 

fat and calories and increase metabolism. 

They may cause your heart to 

race, making you feel jittery and on 

edge. Common ingredients in these 

pills include caffeine – sometimes 

the equivalent of two to three cups 

of coffee in a single pill – and green 

tea extract, identified as Camellia 

sinensis. 

• Appetite suppressants, which can 

kill hunger pangs and make you feel 

full. However, these stimulants also 

create gastrointestinal issues such as 

bloating, gas and diarrhea. Common 

ingredients in appetite suppressants 

are hoodia, an African plant, green tea 

extract and psyllium. 

It is essential to research overthe-counter 

weight-loss pills before 

trying them. Information about many 

dietary supplements is available at 

the Website of the National Center 

for Complementary and Alternative 

Medicines (https://nccih.nih.gov). 

In 2004, the U.S. Food and Drug 

Administration (FDA) banned ephedra 

or ma huang (an herbal stimulant 

once used in weight-loss products) 

because of possible adverse effects 

such as irregular heart rate, seizures, 

heart attacks, mood changes and 

hypertension. Another product that 

was taken off the market because 

it caused serious health problems 

was a combination of fenfluramine 

and phentermine, marketed as Fen- 

Phen. It led to a number of deaths, 

besides cases of damaged heart 

valves and pulmonary hypertension. 

Manufacturers removed the product 

from the market under pressure from 

the FDA. 

Melinda M. Manore, professor 

of nutrition and exercise sciences at 

Oregon State University’s College of 

Public Health and Human Sciences in 

Corvallis, reviewed the evidence surrounding 

several weight-loss supplements 

and discovered no research 

evidence exists that says any single 

product results in significant weight 

loss, and many have detrimental 

health benefits. The study is online 

at the Website of the International 

Journal of Sport Nutrition and 

Exercise Metabolism (journals. 

humankinetics.com). 

“What people want is to lose 

weight and maintain or increase lean 

tissue mass,” Manore said. “There is 

no evidence that any one supplement 

does this. And some have side effects 

ranging from the unpleasant, such 

as bloating and gas, to very serious 

issues such as strokes and heart problems.” 

She suggests eliminating processed 

food from your diet because 

research shows foods that are harder 

to digest have a greater thermic effect 

to boost your metabolism. 

The FDA approves the following 

for weight loss: Phendimetrazine 

(Bontril), diethylpropion (Tenuate), 

benzphetamine (Didrex) and phentermine 

(Adipex-P, Fastin) are for 

short-term use; orlistat (Xenical 

and Alli), lorcaserin (Belviq), phentermine 

and topiramate (Qsymia) 

are for long-term use. (This data is 

according to a 2014 update.) 

There is no magic pill for losing 

weight fast. Dr. Yoni Freedhoff, 

founder of Ottawa’s Bariatric Medical 

Institute, a leading center for medically 

supervised obesity treatment, 

said, “If weight loss came in a bottle, 

the world would be slim.” Dr. Arya 

Sharma, scientific director of the 

Canadian Obesity Network, said, 

“Laxatives and stimulants are not a 

healthy and safe approach to longterm 

weight management.” The most 

effective way to lose weight and keep 

it off is through changing your lifestyle, 

by eating a healthy low-calorie 

diet consisting of fruits and vegetables 

and remaining physically active. 

Before taking any weight-loss pills, 

talk to your doctor, especially if you 

have health problems, take prescription 

medicines or are pregnant and/ 

or breast-feeding. 


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weight-loss/in-depth/weight-loss/art- 

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www.besthealthmag.ca/best-you/ 

weight-loss/do-diet-pills-really-work/ 

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Individuals 

with hearing loss 

often experience 

negative emotions 

including depression, anxiety, 

shame or humiliation. With all 

those emotions, a family member or 

friend constantly pressuring them to 

schedule an appointment can only 

make matters worse. Hearing loss 

may not be perceived as easily as one 

might expect. Let me paint a picture 

to describe this a little more thoroughly. 

An individual with a mild 

hearing loss that occurs gradually 

over time may not feel like they have 

lost any hearing abilities because it 

is hard to compare what used to be 

to now. But for an individual who 

suddenly wakes up and has the same 

mild hearing loss, the change is 

much more noticeable. For gradual 

hearing loss, it is not uncommon for 

loved ones or friends to be the first 

to notice the problem. 

In order to prevent the individual 

with hearing loss from becoming 

defensive there are a few strategies that 

can be beneficial. These strategies 

include talking with the patient, providing 

them with information, discussing 

experiences with others who have 

hearing loss or wear hearing aids and 

offering to go with the individual to 

get their hearing checked. 

Do not talk at them 

When discussing hearing loss 

with a friend or family member it is 

By Dr. Brewer, Audiology Associates 

crucial you do not talk at them but 

rather have an open conversation. 

Lecturing someone about what they 

did or did not hear can enhance 

the negative emotions that come 

with hearing loss; encouragement 

and listening are much more passive 

alternatives that go a long way. 

Having an honest, yet gentle, conversation 

about how their hearing 

loss negatively impacts your life can 

be incredibly motivating. 

Provide Information 

Hearing loss is much more 

common than many realize. It 

is estimated that over 48 million 

Americans have hearing loss. 

Providing an individual with basic 

information about hearing loss can 

help eliminate fear and anxiety. 

Hearing aids are not what they 

used to be 20-30 years ago; a lot 

has changed and more variety has 

evolved allowing patients to really 

benefit from technology. 

Reach out to someone who 

has been there 

Some believe talking with others 

who are experiencing similar 

issues can be beneficial. Try to find 

a friend who has hearing loss or 

wears hearing aids in order to have 

a purposeful conversation regarding 

the process and potential benefits 

from hearing aids. Knowing that 

someone else has had a great experience 

and their quality of life has 

improved might just be the encouragement 

needed. The key is to 

remember that all experiences are 

different, and the success and benefit 

of hearing aids depends on the 

individual, their hearing loss, their 

needs, type of technology, style of 

the hearing aids themselves and 

a supportive and knowledgeable 

provider. 

Support them 

Lastly, offer to go with your loved 

one or friend to their hearing evaluation. 

The first appointment with 

an audiologist can be overwhelming. 

There is a lot of information! 

Another set of ears to help retain 

that information and ask questions 

is very helpful. If technology is recommended, 

as the companion you 

could have questions or concerns 

as well. Deciding to move forward 

with technology is a very big decision 

and while it is very rewarding, 

having the support of loved ones 

makes the process that much easier. 

Having a companion at the appointment 

allows the audiologist to hear 

the friend or family’s perspective as 

well as the patient’s. Companions 

could include a significant other, 

adult child, loved one or close 

friend. Often just having another 

person willing to make the journey 

with you is the difference between 

success and failure. 

Let’s wrap this up 

It is important to remember 

that this process is more than just 

the “widget”. Yes, treating hearing 

loss is a process that requires the 

appropriate hearing aid technology, 

but it’s so much more. Success is 

dependent on the motivation of the 

hearing aid user as well as the provider 

themselves. The provider is 

responsible for making an appropriate 

recommendation and listening 

to the needs and wants of a patient. 

The encouragement and tenacity of 

the right provider can make all the 

difference! 

Hearing loss can be overwhelming. 

There is a lot of information 

to take in and process. Having the 

support of someone close to you is 

the key to success. Once you have 

committed to walking through the 

process together, seek out a provider 

whom you can trust and who is 

willing to journey with you towards 

rehabilitation. The road to better 

hearing health is a journey and you 

want to be comfortable with those 

who journey with you. Hearing 

aids are life-changing when the 

right technology is appropriately 

fit by the right provider. I encourage 

you to take the first step today 

towards a better tomorrow! 


Dr. Brewer completed her Doctor of 

Audiology degree at the University 

of Louisville’s School of Medicine 

and her undergraduate degree in 

Speech Pathology and Audiology at 

Miami University in Oxford, OH. She is 

licensed by the state of Kentucky as 

an audiologist and hearing instrument 

specialist. She is also a member of 

the American Academy of Audiology, 

Academy of Doctors of Audiology, 

Kentucky Academy of Audiology and 

American Speech-Language-Hearing 

Association. 

Dr. Brewer specializes in diagnostic 

audiologic evaluation as well as hearing 

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fitting, and follow-up care. Her passion 

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Exercise and Nutrition Are Keys to 

Long-Lasting Weight Loss 

By Dr. David Dubocq 

Anyone who 

wishes to lose 

weight and keep 

it off has to face 

the grim truth 

that this goal will never be achieved 

without some hard work – exercise 

– and a change in eating habits. 

Exercise and nutrition are the 

key ingredients to long-lasting 

weight loss. The best approach is 

a combination of consuming fewer 

calories while getting more exercise. 

A nutritious diet works handin-hand 

with exercise to get your 

weight down. It is much better for 

your overall health to avoid pharmacological 

solutions – no pills, no 

exotic supplements – in your quest 

to lose weight, focusing instead on 

developing healthy eating habits. 

And you have to move as well. You 

have to exercise at least 30 minutes 

a day. 

For those who say they have no 

time to exercise, there are many 

ways to incorporate movement into 

your day. You don’t have to work 

out 30 straight minutes; you can 

break it up into three 10-minute 

sessions. For starters, take the stairs 

instead of the elevator at work. Even 

going up a couple of flights will 

be beneficial. During breaks, walk 

around the office if possible. Once 

you get home, take your dog for a 

walk or get a friend to go with you. 

During the evening while you’re 

watching TV, do some stretches or 

jumping jacks or work with light 

weights during commercials. If you 

find something you enjoy doing, 

you’ll stick with it even during the 

tough times when you feel you’re 

not making any progress and the 

needle on the scale won’t move. 

If you want to lose weight, you’ll 

need to cut the number of calories 

you take in. This means eating 

fewer processed foods and incorporating 

more fresh fruits and vegetables 

into your diet. Vegetables 

and fruits contain few calories and 

lots of fiber. Studies show people 

who eat vegetables and fruits tend 

to weigh less. In addition, cut down 

on sugar and refined carbs. 

Don’t go to the extreme of eating 

too few calories. This can seriously 

damage your health because you 

won’t get the nutrients and vitamins 

you need. Your metabolism 

will slow down because your body 

thinks it’s starving and it will go 

into survival mode, breaking down 

muscle to get to the glucose stored 

inside. Muscles burn calories nonstop, 

but the less muscle you have, 

the fewer calories you burn. 

Here are a few more tips to help 

you in your weight-loss endeavors: 

1. Eat small snacks several times 

a day to keep your energy up. Your 

snack should combine a protein 

and a carbohydrate, such as a hardboiled 

egg or yogurt and a slice 

of whole-grain bread. Other good 

choices include apples, half a turkey 

wrap or low-fat peanut butter on a 

multigrain cracker or rice cake. 

2. Pay attention to portion size. 

You may want to use a smaller plate 

to help you eat less. 

3. Drink water. Staying hydrated 

is very important for overall body 

health. 

4. If you are not allergic, eat a 

handful of nuts and drink a large 

glass of water 20 minutes before 

dinner. This will help curb your 

appetite. 

5. During meals, keep your food 

in the kitchen, not on the dining 

room table, so it is not as easy to 

have a second helping. 

Aim to lose about one or two 

pounds a week. Before beginning 

any exercise or weight-loss program, 

be sure to consult with your 

primary physician. 


Dr. David Dubocq is a native of New 

York State. He came to Family Practice 

Associates of Lexington in 1998. Dr. 

Dubocq believes “we need to work 

together as a team to help you and 

your family reach your highest level of 

health so you can enjoy the precious 

gift of life.” Dr. Dubocq is also an artist 

and is responsible for many of the 

original works of art around the office. 

He teaches elementary school children 

about sculpture and has made 

several collaborative works with them. 

He is the co-founder of the Lexington 

Extraordinary Art Project (LEAP), a 

nonprofit organization dedicated to 

the enrichment of the Lexington community 

through public art. Dr. Dubocq 

is part of the community-based 

faculty at the University of Kentucky 

College of Medicine. 

You don’t have to work out 30 straight minutes; 

you can break it up into three 10-minute sessions.

22 & June 2016 

LEGAL HELP 


859.333.3333 | www.beckerlaw.com 

1344 S. Broadway, Suite A, Lexington, KY 40504 

Be vigilant to the warning signs 

of Nursing Home & Elder Abuse 

June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month 

There is now a 

higher percentage 

of Americans 

aged 65 or older 

than in anytime 

in the history of our country, and as 

our population ages, many of us are 

faced with the daunting task of placing 

a loved one in a nursing home. When 

choosing a nursing home, the most 

important consideration is the safety 

and well being of our loved one, but 

with so many facilities from which to 

choose, how do you choose the right 

one? 

Resources to Help Choose the 

Right Nursing Home 

Inspectors from the Office of 

Inspector General in Kentucky 

conduct annual, unscheduled 

inspections of all nursing homes 

operating in the Commonwealth. 

Inspection reports record any 

deficiencies found, the severity and 

frequency of the deficiency, whether 

the deficiency was corrected, and the 

amount of fines, if any, levied against 

the nursing home because of the type 

and seriousness of the deficiency. 

Kentucky Office of Inspector General 

Nursing Home Survey Inspection 

Findings are public records and can be 

accessed at http://chfs.ky.gov/os/oig/ 

LTCinspectionfindings.htm 

By Kevin Renfro, Becker Law Office 

Another excellent resource to 

evaluate all Medicare and Medicaidparticipating 

facilities is Nursing 

Home Compare found at http://www. 

medicare.gov/nursinghomecompare/ 

search.html 

Nursing Home Compare is a 

nationwide database of all Medicare 

and Medicaid facilities, and includes 

the last three state inspection reports, 

complaints filed and deficiencies found 

in nursing homes throughout the 

United States. Medicare and Medicaidparticipating 

hospitals and home 

health agencies are also compared and 

evaluated in this report. 

The Becker Law Office has also 

developed an e-book “How to choose 

the right nursing home” to help guide 

you in your nursing home selection 

process, including links to additional 

resources and helpful questions to ask 

when searching for the best nursing 

facility to meet the individual needs of 

your loved one. http://www.beckerlaw. 

com/becker-nh-ebook/ 

Responsibility Continues Even 

After a Nursing Home is Chosen 

The responsibility to our loved one 

does not end once a nursing home 

is selected. The U. S. Department of 

Health and Human Services estimates 

at least a half-million older Americans 

are abused, neglected or exploited 

every year, and according to the 

Kentucky Elder Abuse Committee, 

Kentucky averages 639 complaints 

with 217 substantiated complained of 

nursing home abuse each year. 

Nursing home abuse can be either 

intentional abuse including physical, 

emotional, verbal, financial, or sexual 

abuse, and neglectful abuse occurs 

when someone entrusted with your 

loved one’s care fails to provide 

proper care either purposefully or 

unintentionally. Neglectful abuse may 

also arise when a nursing home fails 

to provide adequate staff to care for 

the needs of all their patients. Most 

nursing homes have excellent records 

of patient care, but sometimes they 

unintentionally hire people who abuse, 

neglect or exploit vulnerable patients, 

so it is essential not only to do your 

homework before choosing a facility, 

but to know the signs of elder abuse so 

you can continue to advocate on behalf 

of your loved one. 

Once your loved one is placed in 

a nursing home, it is important to 

visit regularly and carefully observe 

the appearance, behavior and overall 

condition of your loved one for signs 

of elder abuse. Visit on different days 

and different times so your visit is not 

expected by staff and you can honestly 

assess the quality and level of care your 

loved one is receiving. The National 

Center on Elder Abuse caution patients 

suffering from dementia have a higher 

risk of being abused while in a nursing 

home so your regular presence and 

observation in that instance is even 

more crucial. Document what you see, 

hear and smell. Your eyes, ears, and 

nose are the most important tools you 

can use in detecting signs of nursing 

home abuse. 

The most common signs of 

nursing home abuse include: 

Physical abuse including any 

unexplained lacerations or bruises 

particularly on the wrists or ankles 

indicating the use of restraints, 

lacerations or bruises on the buttocks, 

or unexplained broken bones. 

Accidents and bruising can happen, 

especially when dealing with elderly 

people, but repeated events or multiple 

injuries indicates something more is 

happening. 

Emotional and verbal abuse 

manifested in the form of sudden 

depression, anxiety, insomnia, isolation 

from other patients, or withdrawal. 

Financial abuse demonstrated 

through unexplained bank withdrawals 

or credit card charges, missing personal 

items or valuables, unexplained 

bounced checks, or reduction of 

personal services once provided that 

your loved one can now no longer 

unexpectedly afford. 

Sexual abuse evidenced by 

unexplained cut or bruises on the legs, 

arms, buttocks and genital regions, 

or diagnosis of a sexually transmitted 

disease or genital infection. 

Neglect exhibited through 

dehydration or malnutrition, 

unexplained weight loss, bedsores, 

poor hygiene and grooming, dirty 

clothing or bedding, or medication 

mismanagement including being given 

the wrong medicine, no medicine, 

or incorrect dosage or frequency of 

medication that is prescribed. 

Lastly, observe how your loved one 

behaves when certain staff or other 

patients are in the room. If your loved 

one is suddenly quiet, nervous or 

fearful around certain staff members 

or patients, it may be a sign of abuse. 

Your loved one may be confused about 

what has happened to them, may not 

remember at all, or may be fearful of 

reporting abuse so your observations 

are critical. 

The bottom line is do your 

homework before choosing a nursing 

home: visit several nursing home 

facilities; talk to administrators, staff 

and other patients’ families and ask 

questions about their experiences; 

investigate data from state inspection 

reports to check for frequency and 

severity of deficiencies; and observe 

how staff and administrators interact 

with current patients and their families. 

Most importantly, continue these 

practices after a nursing home is 

selected and your loved one is placed 

to ensure their continued proper care, 

safety and well being. 

What Do You Do if You Suspect 

Nursing Home Abuse? 

If you suspect abuse, report 

it immediately to nursing home 

management and demands answers to 

the issues you observed. Kentucky is 

also a mandatory reporting state so if 

you suspect nursing home abuse, you 

are also required to report it to the 

Cabinet for Health and Family Services 

at 800-752-6200. 


Kevin Renfro, attorney and managing 

partner of the Becker Law Office has 

over 23 years of experience. He works 

diligently to get fair settlements for 

clients as quickly as possible. Cases range 

from automobile collision and premises 

liability to products liability and nursing 

home abuse. For Kevin, the work is about 

leveling the playing field for regular 

people against large corporations. 

He holds an AV rating from Martindale- 

Hubbell and is part of The Million 

Dollar Advocates Forum, attorneys who 

have won million dollar+ verdicts for 

clients. He has twice been honored as 

the Outstanding Board Member of the 

Kentucky Justice Association.


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Life can’t be all work and no 

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is bound to positively impact your 

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ways to boost your spirits – and 

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Hey, Good Looking: 

Get dressed up just because. And 

don’t forget to accessorize. Put on 

makeup as if you were a makeup 

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precisely the right shade. Take time 

to wash and deep condition your 

hair. Make an effort to look your 

best and see how you’re received 

by the world. And don’t forget to 

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soothing music to help you stay 

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drops of aromatic oil on your pillowcases. 

Apply moisturizer to your 

feet and cover them with cotton 

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your hands, using cotton gloves. 

Put on your most comfy nightshirt. 

Lavender-scented eye masks 

might be nice, too. You can buy 

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microwave. Light candles or switch 

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Wrap yourself in your softest blankets. 

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How to Be a Big Loser 

Quick weight loss may cause some damage 

By Sonja Gregory, Wrap Me Day Spa 

Who doesn’t want to lose a ton of 

weight and be the Biggest Loser like on 

the reality TV show? You don’t, that’s 

who! 

Losing weight that fast has not only 

proved impossible for the contestants 

to maintain, but it has also demonstrated 

some damage has been done. Today, 

they’re left with a slower resting metabolic 

rate, which means if they eat the 

same number of calories as an average 

person their size, they will gain weight. 

Basically, their crash diet and extreme 

exercise program didn’t leave them 

with lifestyle changes and habits they 

could sustain past the few months they 

were on the show. Competition to win 

the grand prize might have been a great 

motivator, but now the contestants 

are caught in a situation that could be 

called worse for the rest of their lives. 

Don’t crash diet like the contestants 

to lose weight. Don’t quit your job and 

work out eight hours a day, sweating off 

pounds in the steam room. Yes, use calorie 

reduction to reduce your girth and 

do find an exercise or sport you can 

participate in because you enjoy it. And 

yes, do use things such as the sauna 

to get healthy, but don’t ruin your 

metabolism in the process. Typically, 

it’s taken a big person a while to get 

overweight, and it’s going to take him 

or her a while to get down to where 

he or she needs to be. And even if the 

weight does come off easily because 

you’ve hit on an effective nutrition plan 

and exercise program, you’re still going 

to need a maintenance and normalization 

phase after the fact to make the 

successful weight loss stick. And nothing 

can ruin your metabolic rate faster 

than losing and gaining and losing and 

gaining. So while you might call it work 

to lose weight, think of it as adopting 

lifestyle changes for the rest of your life 

and go for the long-term benefits. 

The pursuit of healthy habits means 

the quality of your day-to-day life is 

going to be better, no matter where you 

weigh in on the scale. This is because 

a benefit we enjoy from working on 

our health and wellness is feeling better 

about ourselves. I’ve found from 

seeing clients in my day spa over the 

past four years that the size or shape 

we are isn’t what determines how we 

feel about ourselves. It’s how well are 

we taking care of our health. When we 

pursue healthy holistic lifestyle choices, 

we know we’re doing right by our 

body and showing self-respect. Our 

good health responds accordingly and 

a cycle of good is on its way to being 

started. We eat right, we feel better 

and we want to eat right some more 

because it’s working. Then perhaps 

we use some of that newfound energy 

to get out and move our bodies with 


some exercise or play and we begin to 

feel even more alive and energized. You 

know that circle: It’s the cycle of good 

we need to jumpstart to get our personal 

health and wellness in motion. 

The ultimate outcome from using 

Biggest Loser tactics proves they are 

not the jumpstart anybody needs. It’s 

better to go slow and steady, implementing 

lifestyle changes you can 

sustain. As you feel better, celebrate the 

improvements along the way, allowing 

them time to settle in and become 

permanent habits. Don’t be left with 

a slower resting metabolic rate for the 

rest of your life from pushing your 

body to the extreme with unhealthy 

choices that cannot be maintained. You 

might like to watch competing contestants 

on TV for entertainment, but 

remember, in reality, imitating them 

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It’s better to learn more about 

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optimal weight, strength and energy. 

Consider herbal products and programs 

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pounds lost, enjoy an herbal cream 

body wrap that promises to tighten 

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preventing sagging and bagging. Some 

clients even come and enjoy this luxury 

spa treatment at the beginning of a 

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the detoxification benefits can typically 

be felt immediately. Free initial 

consultations can be scheduled at your 

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JUNE 2016 


Ongoing 

Al-Anon 

Free support group for anyone 

affected by someone else’s drinking. 

Local meetings and information at 

www.LexingtonAl-Anon.org or call 

859.277.1877. 

Mondays 

Free Yoga Classes for Vets, 

Servicemembers and their 

Family Members 

Every Monday from 9:30am–10:30am 

at Ageless Yoga Studio, 611 Winchester 

Rd., Suite 200. 859-303-6225. Preregister 

online at agelessyogastudio. 

com. Click “class” tab to sign up now! 

Email info@agelessyogastudio.com for 

more info. 

Mondays & 

Wednesdays 

MELT Method Hand, Foot and 

Body Healing Class by Shayne 

Wigglesworth 

Mondays and Wednesdays at 12pm 

- Discover pain-free living at any age! 

Enjoy a gentle foam roller class to 

reduce pain, inflammation, stress, anxiety 

and more! MELT Method certified 

instructor Shayne Wigglesworth will 

teach you healing techniques you can 

use for self care at home. All materials 

and rollers are provided. Perfect for all 

ages, body types and experience levels. 

Learn more at www.centeredlex.com or 

call 859-721-1841 

Tuesdays 

Community Flow 

This weekly restorative class integrates 

gentle yoga, breathing techniques, 

meditation and wellness tips for all 

ages and levels of physical condition. 

10:30am–11:30am. Donation only 

(great portion of all donations go to 

the Backpack Food Program at Ashland 

Elementary.) Inspiring, Educating 

& Supporting our World through the 

Moving, Visual & Healing Arts! Daily 

classes, therapies, workshops & a 

great spot to host your next event! 

309 N Ashland Ave Ste.180, Lexington, 

KY 40502. 859-721-1841. www.centeredlex.com 

Tuesdays 

Swing Lessons 

Every Tuesday, starting September 30: 

8pm–10pm at Tates Creek Recreation 

Center, 1400 Gainesway Dr. $5.00 per 

person per lesson. Call for more information: 

Glenn and Rosalee Kelley 859- 

233-9947; OR Peter and Robin Young 

859-224-3388. 

Tuesdays 

Community Yoga Class with 

Lauren Higdon 

Every Tuesday 10:30am–11:30am at 

Centered Studio, 309 n Ashland ave 

suite 180 in Lexington. This weekly 

restorative class integrates gentle 

yoga, breathing techniques, meditation 

and wellness tips for all ages and 

levels of physical condition. Classes 

may include chair yoga, restorative, 

yin yoga, tai chi, and more. Perfect for 

beginners as well as experienced yogis! 

Donations-based class. 

1st Tuesdays 

Lupus Support Group: Living & 

Coping with Lupus 

The Lupus Foundation of America support 

groups are intended to provide a 

warm and caring environment where 

people with lupus, their family members, 

caregivers and loved ones can 

share experiences, methods of coping 

and insights into living with chronic 

illness. Imani Baptist Church, 1555 

Georgetown Road, Lexington from 

7:00pm–8:00pm first Tuesday of 

every month. 877-865-8787. 

www.lupusmidsouth.org 

2nd Tuesdays 

PFLAG Support for LGBTs 

and Families 

We are a support group of family members 

and allies united with LGBTQ* individuals. 

Our meetings provide a safe, 

confidential space where you can feel 

respected and accepted wherever you 

are in your journey or family struggle. 

Monthly speakers help us to broaden 

our understanding of these issues in 

our families and in society. Lexington 

meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday 

of each month, 6:30 at St. Michael’s 

Episcopal Church, 2025 Bellefonte 

Drive. Frankfort chapter meets the 

3rd Monday of the month, 5:30 at the 

Unitarian Community, 316 Wilkinson 

Blvd. More information and resources 

at www.pflagcentralky.org For questions, 

call 859-338-4393 or info@pflagcentralky.org. 

*lesbian, gay, bisexual, 

transgender, queer and questioning. 

Wednesdays 

Mindfulness and 

Relaxation for Health 

6:30-8:00pm. No prior experience of 

yoga or meditation required. Mobilize 

your inner resources for promoting 

health, self care and managing the 

stress of caregiving, burnout and 

chronic disease, cultivate your innate 

happiness, peacefulness and compassion, 

study and practice in a supportive 

group. Gentle yoga, mindful movement, 

deep relaxation, sitting meditation 

and discussion. Cost $5-$10/ 

person sliding scale. Instructor- John 

Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP. Mind Body 

Studio 517 Southland Drive, Lexington, 

KY 859-373-0033. Full details at http:// 

www.mindbodystudio.org/?page_ 

id=1055 

Fridays 

Argentine Tango 

“Dance of the Heart” 

Passionate and Romantic- Mindful and 

Meditative. A uniquely transformative 

social skill, art form and movement 

therapy. No partner or dance experience 

required. Times 7:30-9:00pm. You 

may drop-in to any class- this is not 

a series. Cost $5-$10/person sliding 

scale. Tango practice occurs on the 

2nd and 4th Saturdays each month 

from 7:30-9:30PM. Instructors: Dr. John 

Patterson and Nataliya Timoshevskaya, 

Mind Body Studio 517, Southland 

Drive, Lexington, KY 859-373-0033. Full 

details at http://www.mindbodystudio. 

org/?page_id=214 

June 1 

Effective Communication 

Strategies 

Communication is more than just 

talking and listening – it’s also about 

sending and receiving messages 

through attitude, tone of voice, facial 

expressions, and body language. As 

people with Alzheimer’s disease and 

other dementias progress in their journey 

and the ability to use words is lost, 

families need new ways to connect. 

Join us to explore how communication 

takes place when someone has 

Alzheimer’s, learn to decode the verbal 

and behavioral messages delivered by 

someone with dementia, and identify 

strategies to help you connect and 

communicate at each stage of the 

disease. The program will take place at 

the Jessamine County Extension Office, 

95 Park Drive, Nicholasville, KY. 40356 

from 10:30-11:30 a.m. To register for 

this program, please call 1-800-272- 

3900. Registration is required. 


Diabetes Self-Management 

Class Series (Through June 23) 

5:30pm to 7:30pm, Public Health Clinic 

South, 2433 Regency Road, Lexington. 

Free class series open to anyone with 

diabetes and one support person, to 

teach all aspects of diabetes self-care. 

Pre-registration required: call Laura 

at 859-288-2446. Questions about 

the class? Call Carol at 859-288-2310. 

Sponsored by the Lexington-Fayette 

Co. Health Dept. 


Early Stage Social 

Engagement Group 

The Alzheimer’s Association Early Stage 

Social Engagement Group is designed 

to provide education, emotional, and 

social support for people in the Early 

Stage of Alzheimer’s disease or another 

form of dementia through regularly 

scheduled outings, meetings and activities. 

This group helps participants connect 

with other people with dementia 

and tries to help them maintain their 

personal and emotional health. Please 

call 859-266-5283 x8177 if you know 

someone who is interested. 10-11am, 

Alzheimer's Association, 2808 Palumbo 

Drive, Lexington, KY. 40509. 


Family Caregiver Workshop 

This program is specialized for family 

caregivers and will offer information 

about Alzheimer’s disease and caregiving 

and will also provide an opportunity 

to reflect, regenerate, and gain a new 

perspective on your caregiving issues. 

Local and statewide experts who specialize 

in aging and Alzheimer’s care 

will present topics that are valuable 

to family caregivers of persons with 

dementia. This training is designed 

specifically for family caregivers and is 

therefore not open to those who are 

professional caregivers. Jointly sponsored 

by the Bluegrass Area Agency 

on Aging and Independent Living, the 

UK Sanders Brown Center on Aging, 

Baptist Health - Lexington, and the 

Alzheimer’s Association. Workshop 

registration fee: $10 (includes lunch). 

Registration is required; to register, call 

1-800-272-3900. 9:00am–4:00pm at 

Bluegrass Area Development District, 

699 Perimeter Drive, Lexington KY 

40517. 


Free Educational Workshop: 

Vision Therapy 

Educational Workshop to show how 

vision therapy can improve, enhance 

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ONGOING EVENTS 

Bluegrass Ovarian Cancer Support 

Exists to assist Central Kentucky women and 

their loved ones during diagnosis, treatment 

and survival of ovarian and other gynecological 

cancers. Come meet with us the third 

Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm at 

Joseph Beth Booksellers, Bronte Bistro Cafe 

meeting room. 

Perinatal Loss Grief Group 

First Tuesday of the month, 7pm, Center for 

Grief and Education. A group for parents 

who have experienced loss due to miscarriage, 

stillbirth or infant death. Contact 

Debbie Mueller at (859) 260-6904 for more 

information. 

Compassionate Friends 

Support Group 

A support group for parents, siblings, or 

grandparents who have lost a child regardless 

of the child’s age or length of time that 

has passed since that day. The meeting is the 

1st Tuesday of every month 6:30pm–8:30pm 

at Hospice of the Bluegrass, 2321 Alexandria 

Drive, Lexington. Also meets the 1st Tuesday 

of every month 7pm-9pm at Hospice East, 

417 Shoppers Drive, Winchester. Doors open 

one-half hour before meeting times to provide 

the opportunity to visit with old friends 

and acknowledge new ones. 

Spouse Loss Support Group 

Tuesdays 6-7:30pm. Hospice of the Bluegrass. 

A five-week support group for individuals 

who have experienced the loss of a spouse 

or significant other. Contact Lexington office 

at (859) 277-2700 for more information or 

to register. 

Coping After Loss 

First Wednesday of the month, 5:30-7pm, 

Center for Grief and Education. A brief educational 

program offering an introduction to 

grief information and hospice bereavement 

services. Contact the Lexington office at 

(859) 277-2700 for more information or to 

register. 

Free Transportation to 

Cancer Screening 

Fayette County residents can receive free 

transportation through HealthLink Transit, 

a partnership between Kentucky Pink 

Connection & the Lexington--Fayette Urban 

County Government. Transportation provided 

by taxi or gas cards to cancer screening. 

Call (859) 309-1700 to arrange a ride. 

2nd Chance Ambassadors 

Lexington: a support/volunteer group comprised 

of organ transplantation recipients, 

donor family members, those on the waiting 

list and community members interested 

in transplantation meets the 3rd Sunday 

of each month at Word of Hope Lutheran 

Church, located at the corner of Man 

O’War and Armstrong Mill Road. Meetings 

begin at 4:30. For questions, please contact 

Charlotte Wong, Education Coordinator, 

Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates Lexington 

office at (859) 278-3492 or toll free (800) 

525-3456. 

Center For Women’s Health 

Center Classes 

Held at Frankfort Regional Medical 

Call Mediline at 502-226-1655 or toll-free 

800-242-5662 to register or for more information. 

Classes include: 

• Prepared Childbirth 

• Baby Care For The Early Weeks 

• Breast Feeding Basics 

• “That’s My Baby” 

• Sibling Classes 

Cancer Classes 

The American Cancer Society offers women 

undergoing cancer treatments the opportunity 

to attend the Look Good...Feel Better 

workshop. This free workshop helps women 

deal with the appearance-related side-effects 

of cancer treatment in a private setting. Each 

participant receives a complimentary custom 

cosmetic kit. The American Cancer Society 

offers Prostate Cancer Educational and 

Support Classes called Man to Man for men 

with prostate cancer. This is an educational 

and networking program that provides 

information about prostate cancer and treatments 

options. For more information about 

these classes, please call Kristy Young at 859- 

260-8285. For cancer information 24 hours 

a day, please call 1-800-ACS-2345 or go to 

www.cancer.org. 

Survivors of Suicide 

First & third Tuesday of the month, 6-7:30pm, 

Center for Grief and Education. 

For adults affected by the loss of someone by 

suicide. Contact the Lexington office at (859) 

277-2700 for more 

information or to register. 

Bosom Buddies 

A support group designed to meet the 

ongoing needs of women with breast cancer. 

The purpose of Bosom Buddies is to create a 

safe and comfortable environment in which 

women diagnosed with breast cancer can 

receive information and emotional support 

during and after treatment. Meets are the 

third Thursday of every month 6:00pm at 

the Frankfort Regional Hospital: Frankfort 

Medical Pavilion, Conference Room C. 279 

King’s Daughters Drive, Frankfort, KY. 

BRCC Volunteer Opportunities 

The Bluegrass Rape Crisis Center provides a 

24-hour crisis line, hospital and court advocacy, 

crisis intervention counseling, long-term 

therapy, and information and community 

referral to victims of sexual assault as well 

as family members and friends. Volunteers 

at BRCC have the unique opportunity to 

provide valuable direct services to those 

impacted by sexual assault. Volunteer opportunities: 

Crisis Line Volunteer, Medical/Legal 

Advocate. For more information, please call: 

(859) 253-2615. 

Stop Smoking Class Series 

5:30-6:30, weekly until April 17. Tates Creek 

Library, 3628 Walden Dr. Based on the 

Cooper-Clayton method. $10/week for 10 

weeks covers the cost of nicotine replacement. 

Call 288-2457. 

GrassRoots Yoga Classes 

Chair yoga: 10:30–11:30am Tuesday and 

Thursday. Hatha Vinyasa Flow: 5:30–6:30pm 

Thursday. Yoga Basics for Stress Relief: 

5:30–6:30pm Friday. Partial proceeds from 

all yoga classes benefit the Latitude Artist 

Community for adults considered to have 

disabilities. All instructors certified through 

Yoga Alliance. For more information, 

visit www.grassrootsyoga.org. 

ANAD Overcoming Eating 

Disorders Support Group 

Free support group for people who want 

to improve their relationship with food 

and body image. Safe, comfortable place. 

Facilitated by Megan Roop, RYT, supervised 

by Tina Thompson, MS, RD, LD, Bluegrass 

Nutrition Counseling, sponsored by ANAD. 

Introduction meeting on October 3 from 

7:15-8:30pm at Bliss Wellness Center, 2416 

Sir Barton Way, Ste 125. 8 week session Oct 

17-Dec 5 from 7:15-8:30pm. Contact Megan 

Roop 561-779-0290 for details. 

Diabetes CHATS 

Nathaniel Mission Health Clinic CHAT: 

1109 Versailles Road, Suite 400 from 4pm to 

5:15pm the 4th Tuesday of each month. The 

Refuge Clinic: New Location, 2349 Richmond 

Road-Suite 220, Lexington, KY, 40502. 859- 

225-4325. Free. Sponsored by the Lexington- 

Fayette Co. Health Dept and UK Healthcare. 

Free Cardio Classes 

9-10am. Every Saturday morning in the 

month of February at Body Structure 

Medical Fitness Facility, 2600 Gribbin Drive, 

Lexington. This class will increase your heart 

rate and respiration while using large muscle 

groups repetitively and rhythmically to create 

a great workout. (859) 268-8190. 

Taoist Tai Chi Society 

We offer classes in Louisville and Lexington. 

All classes are led by nationally accredited 

volunteer instructors in a friendly and helpful 

environment. The meditative movements 

of taijiquan can reduce tension, increase 

flexibility and strength, and improve circulation 

and balance. To contact us, phone 

502.614.6424 or e-mail kentucky@taoist.org. 

Consumer Support Groups 

(Individuals with a Mental Illness) 

Every Sunday, 869 Sparta Court, Lexington. 

2:30-4:00pm. 859-309-2856 for more info. 

NAMI Lexington is a local affiliate of NAMI, 

the “National Alliance on Mental Illness” we 

provide numerous support groups and 

recovery programs for families and 

Individuals living with mental illness. 

Yoga • Meditation • Stress 

Reduction 

The Yoga Health & Therapy Center offers 

daytime and evening Yoga classes with slow 

stretch, breathing awareness and relaxation 

training. Small classes provide personalized 

instruction. New yoga students receive 

a series discount. Meditation classes and 

ongoing group practice sessions available 

for all levels. Stress-Reduction classes based 

on Yoga principles and practical skills also 

offered. Free parking provided for most classes. 

For information, please call 859-254-9529 

or visit www.yogahealthcenter.org. 

Mind Body Studio 

The Mind Body Studio is a service of John A. 

Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP, certified in family 

medicine, integrative medicine, mind body 

medicine and integral yoga, Dr. Patterson 

specializes in stress-related chronic disease 

and burnout prevention for caregivers and 

helping professionals. Mind body skills and 

lifestyle behaviors may help prevent and 

provide safe, effective and affordable relief of 

chronic conditions that are often poorly controlled 

by conventional medicine alone. 

Our integrative medicine consultations, 

group classes, workshops and coaching can 

help you meet your unique health and wellness 

needs through experiential education 

to help you mobilize your natural healing 

ability by integrating mind, body, spirit and 

our relationship to each other and the earth. 

Visit our website to schedule an appointment 

with Dr. Patterson or see a schedule 

of classes in yoga, mindfulness, meditation, 

Pilates and dance. “Mindful, empowered self 

care is the heart of healing” 517 Southland 

Drive, Lexington 859-373-0033 

www.mindbodystudio.org 

Monthly Reiki Classes 

Turn your hands into healing hands! 

Reiki is Universal Life Force Energy 

Learn to improve your mind, body, and 

spirit! Classes taught by Robert N.Fueston, 

Reiki Master/Teacher and Acupuncturist, 17 

years of experience and Member of The Reiki 

Alliance. Approved for Continuing Education 

hours (CE hours) for Massage Therapist. CE’s 

for nurses pending. Register online at www. 

robertfueston.com. 859-595-2164. 

Ongoing Journey Circle 

This circle meets the 4th Sunday of every 

month and is for those who are experienced 

in the practice of journeying OR are interested 

in learning more about this ancient spiritual 

practice. Join us every month as we will 

be journeying on different topics that will be 

discussed at time of circle. Please feel free to 

bring drums, rattles etc. Questions or need 

directions or have questions? Please feel free 

to email/call me: 859-492-2109,info@jennifershawcoaching.com 

Overeaters Anonymous 

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) is not a diet 

club. We do not count calories or have scales 

at meetings. OA is based on the 12 steps of 

Alcoholics Anonymous. There are no dues or 

fees. OA is self-supporting through member 

contributions. The only requirement for 

membership is the desire to stop eating 

compulsively. Please go to oalexingtonky. 

org for meeting dates and times. OR are 

interested in learning more about this ancie


OVERVIEW: 

How to 

Diet Effectively 

Lifestyle changes are 

the key to weight loss 


According to weight-loss counselor 

Katherine Tallmadge, RD, you can 

easily and safely lose three or more 

pounds a week by following a healthy 

diet and an exercise regime. 

To lose weight faster, you need to 

eat less and exercise more. Dieticians 

recommend a diet that favors eating 

less starch, sugar and animal fat from 

meat and dairy foods. Focus instead 

on fruits, vegetables, soy products, 

egg whites, skinless poultry breasts, 

shellfish, fish, nonfat diary foods and 

lean meat. 

Dawn Jackson Blatner, RD, author 

of “The Flexitarian Diet,” recommends 

removing tempting food from 

your home; eating vegetables that 

make you feel full; remaining busy so 

you don’t eat because you are bored; 

and eating only from a plate while sitting 

at a table. 

Here are some more tips to help 

you diet effectively: 

• Never skip breakfast – Research 

indicates eating breakfast helps 

you control your weight. If you 

skip breakfast, you may snack 

all day through because you feel 

hungry. 

• Eat regular meals – This helps 

burn calories at a faster rate. It 

also reduces the temptation to 

snack on foods high in fat and 

sugar. 

• Eat more fruits, vegetables and 

fiber – Fruits and vegetables are 

low in calories and fat and high in 

fiber. Fiber is also found in oats, 

wholegrain bread, brown rice, 

whole wheat pasta, beans, peas 

and lentils. 

• Never ban any food – This will 

only make you crave particular 

foods more, especially those you 

like. An occasional treat is all right 

as long as you stay within your 

daily calorie allowance. 

• Reduce alcohol – Drinking too 

much may lead to weight gain. 

One glass of wine may contain 

the same amount of calories as a 

piece of chocolate. 

• Drink lots of water – Aim to drink 

six to eight glasses of water every 

day. 

• Use a smaller plate – This trick 

makes you consume smaller portions 

and remain satisfied. It takes 

20 minutes for the stomach to 

convey to the brain it’s full, so eat 

slowly and stop eating before you 

feel full. 

• Replace junk food with healthy 

options – To avoid temptations 

such as chocolate, fizzy or carbonated 

drinks, cakes and cookies, 

stock up on healthy snacks and 

juices instead. 

• Read food labels – This will help 

you choose healthier options and 

keep a check on the amount of 

salt, sugar, fat and calories you eat. 

If a diet plan sounds too good to be 

true, it probably is. Don’t fall for fad 

diets. Avoid any plans or programs 

that promote fasting, laxatives, detoxification 

pills or portions – anything 

that promises weight loss faster than 

two to three pounds a week. 

Another thing that helps you diet 

effectively is maintaining a food 

journal. By writing down everything 

you eat, you remain on track. You 

could also write details such as when 

you ate or how you felt before you 

ate, whether you were angry, sad or 

bored. Emotions are a big part of 

eating. If you notice a persistent pattern 

to your emotional eating, talk to 

a counselor, who can help you find 

other ways to handle your feelings. 

There are no shortcuts to losing 

weight. It requires nearly an hour 

a day of moderate exercise at least. 

Cardio and strength training both 

help you lose weight also. Aim for a 

routine you can maintain a year from 

now. Keep it fun and simple and be 

prepared for mistakes and bad weeks 

– it’s OK and it’s part of the process. 

If a diet plan sounds 

too good to be true, 

it probably is.

EVENTS continued from P. 26 

and develop visual performance 

by teaching the visual system 

(eyes, brain, body) to correct itself. 

6:45pm – 7:30pm. Hosted by Dr. 

Rick Graebe at the Children’s Vision 

and Learning Center, 105 Crossfield 

Drive, Versailles, KY 40383. Free; no 

registration required. 859-879-0089 

for additional information. 


Annual "A Round to 

Remember" Golf Classic 

The 5th annual A Round to 

Remember Golf Classic will be held 

Saturday, June 18 at the Connemara 

Golf Course in Nicholasville, 

Kentucky. This event is hosted by 

local golfer Paul Bimschleger and 

his children – Dave, Curt and Chris 

Bimschleger. The Bimschleger family 

has raised over $118,000 for the 

Alzheimer’s Association in honor of 

Paul’s wife, Patricia, who they lost to 

Alzheimer’s disease in 2011. 

“The Bimschleger family became 

involved with the Alzheimer’s 

Association after our beloved mother 

passed away from Alzheimer’s 

after a seven year battle with this 

debilitating disease,” said Dave 

Bimschleger. “In memory of our 

mother, our family decided to initiate 

A Round to Remember Golf 


Classic. Our mother enjoyed golf and 

our family’s mission is to raise funds 

to be used to continue research to 

find a cure and to support families 

currently living with Alzheimer’s disease. 

We hope to raise over $50,000 

this year.” 


Health Chats about Diabetes 

10 – 11 am, The Refuge Clinic, 

2349 Richmond Road Suite 220, 

Lexington. Free. Join us to discuss 

tips to manage and control diabetes 

in practical ways. For more information, 

call 288-2446. Sponsored by the 

Lexington-Fayette Co. Health Dept. 


Hospice of the Bluegrass 

Lunch & Learn 

Are you interested in learning more 

about end-of-life care? Are you curious 

about the vast array of services 

Hospice of the Bluegrass offers? Join 

us for our monthly Lunch & Learn 

series on the last Tuesday of each 

month at noon for an informative 

conversation about our work. Lunch 

will be provided and each session 

will be led by a knowledgeable 

Hospice of the Bluegrass administrator. 

This overview will touch on how 

hospice services work and the services 

provided. This is a free 

event. Register by emailing 

or calling (859) 296-6895. 

Times: Last Tuesday of 

the Month from noon – 1 

p.m. (July 26, August 30, 

September 27, October 25 

and November 29. 


Reiki Practice & 

Introduction to Reiki 

6:30pm- 8:30pm. 2508 

Wallace Avenue, Louisville, 

KY 40205. Free. Those with 

Reiki come to practice & 

receive the Reiki energy. Those who 

do have not Reiki training—come 

for an introduction/question & 

answer. Contact JoAnn Utley at 502- 

777-3865 or jutley5122@bellsouth. 

net to register. More info at http:// 

joannutley.byregion.net 


Breastfeeding Essentials II 

Class 

7 – 8:30 pm, Baby Moon, 2891 

Richmond Rd., $28, follow-up to 

Breastfeeding Essentials I class focusing 

on pumping and returning to 

work. Visit www.baby-moon.org to 

register. 

Send us your event listings 

If you are hosting a health-related event 

that is free to the public, list it here for FREE! 

(Events that are not free to the public can be 

posted in our calendar for $35). 

E-mail your event date, location, description 

and contact information to: 

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Is Weight-Loss Surgery 

For You? 

Know the risks and benefits 


Weight-loss surgery, also known as 

bariatric surgery, is used to treat people 

with potentially life-threatening 

obesity when other treatments such 

as lifestyle changes don’t work. It’s 

an option to consider if you cannot 

lose weight by following a healthy, 

calorie-controlled diet and exercising 

or if you have health problems 

caused by obesity. Adults with a body 

mass index (BMI) of 30 to 34.9 who 

have been diagnosed with type 2 

diabetes may also be considered for 

an assessment for weight-loss surgery. 

However, be aware weight-loss surgery 

carries a risk of complications, 

such as hernias, blood clots and infection, 

and requires a change in lifestyle 

afterward. 

There are various types of weightloss 

surgery. They all basically limit 

the amount of food you can take in. 

Some surgeries also affect how you 

digest food and absorb nutrients. 

Weight loss surgery is for you if: 

• you know the risks and benefits; 

• previous efforts to lose weight 

with diet and exercise have been 

unsuccessful; 

• you have a serious weight-related 

health problem, such as type 2 

diabetes, high blood pressure or 

severe sleep apnea; 

• you are ready to adjust what and 

how you eat after the surgery; and 

• you commit to make lifestyle 

changes to keep the weight off. 

During weight-loss surgery, the surgeon 

makes changes to the stomach 

or small intestine or both. The four 

methods usually used are: 

• Gastric Bypass – also called 

“Roux-en-Y” gastric bypass, or 

RYGB. The surgeon leaves a small 

part of the stomach or pouch, 

which can’t hold a lot of food, 

so you eat less. Food bypasses 

the rest of the stomach and goes 

straight from the pouch to the 

small intestine. This surgery can 

be done through a laparoscope; 

the doctor can also perform a 

mini-gastric bypass through a 

laparoscope. 

• Gastric sleeve or vertical sleeve 

gastrectomy (VSG) – This surgery 

removes most of the stomach, 

leaving just a narrow section 

of the upper part of it, called a 

gastric sleeve. This surgery may 

curb the hunger hormone ghrelin, 

making you eat less. 

• Adjustable gastric band – This 

surgery is done using a laparoscope. 

The surgeon puts a small 

band around the top of the 

stomach. This band has a small 

balloon inside that controls how 

tight or loose the band is. The 

band limits the intake of food to 

your stomach. 

• Duodenal switch – This complicated 

surgery removes most of the 

stomach and uses a gastric sleeve 

to bypass most of your small 

intestine. It limits how much you 

can eat and your body doesn’t get 

a chance to absorb nutrients from 

food, which means you don’t get 

enough of the vitamins and minerals 

you need. 

After weight-loss surgery, most 

people lose weight for 18 to 24 

months. Medical conditions related to 

obesity usually improve after weightloss 

surgery. For instance, diabetes 

improves more quickly as compared 

to high blood pressure. 

The most common side effects of 

weight-loss surgery include vomiting, 

bloating, diarrhea, gas, dizziness, 

excessive sweating and nausea. Some 

people can suffer serious side effects 

such as bleeding, infection, leaks from 

the site of the stitches and blood clots 

in the legs that can move to the heart 

and lungs. 

A common issue with gastric 

bypass is “dumping syndrome,” where 

food moves too quickly through the 

small intestine. Symptoms include


It’s an option to consider if you cannot lose weight by 

following a healthy, calorie-controlled diet and exercising or 

if you have health problems caused by obesity. 

During weight-loss surgery, the surgeon makes changes to the 

stomach or small intestine or both. 

nausea, weakness and feeling faint after 

eating. Dumping syndrome can occur in 

nearly 50 percent of the people who have 

weight-loss surgery. Avoiding high-sugar 

foods and replacing them with high-fiber 

foods may help prevent it. 

Gallstones may form when you lose a 

lot of weight too quickly, so your doctor 

may recommend taking supplementary 

bile salts for the initial six months after 

surgery. 

Weight-loss surgery isn’t for everyone. 

It does not guarantee you will lose all 

your excess weight or keep it off over the 

long term, nor is it a way to avoid making 

changes to your diet and exercise habits. If 

you don’t stick with the lifestyle changes 

after undergoing the procedure, you may 

regain the weight you lose. 


Harleena Singh is a professional freelance 

writer and blogger who has a keen interest 

in health and wellness. She can be 

approached through her blog (www.ahanow.com) 

and Web site, www.harleenasingh. 

com. Connect with her on Twitter, Facebook 

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NATURE’S 

BEAUTY 

AN EXOTIC 

ADDITION TO 

THE BATTLE 

FOR HEALTH 

By Tanya Tyler, 

Editor/Writer 

I first encountered 

dragon fruit on 

a visit to China in 

2012. I believe it is 

the prettiest fruit ever, with its deep 

fuchsia skin and black-polka-dotted 

flesh. As I read more about dragon 

fruit, I learned it comes in different 

colors – even yellow – and some 

varieties have fantastic, whimsical 

names, such as American Beauty, 

Bloody Mary, Cosmic Charlie, Dark 

Star, David Bowie, Halley’s Comet, 

Physical Graffiti, Purple Haze, 

Yellow Dragon and Voodoo Child. 

The dragon fruit flesh can be white, 

red or yellow, depending on the 

variety. 

Dragon fruit (pitahaya or pitaya) 

is known by different names across 

Asia, where it is widely cultivated 

(although it is indigenous to 

Central America). In Thailand, it’s 

called dragon crystal. In Vietnam, 

it is called green dragon, and in 

China, it is known as fire dragon 

fruit or dragon pearl fruit. It was 

not as sweet as I expected it to be, 

but it blends well with other fruits 

and certainly gives an exotic appearance 

to any salad or dessert or other 

dish that features it. You could also 

incorporate it into your morning 

smoothie. 

According to Food Facts (www. 

foodfacts.com), dragon fruit is 

obtained from several cactus species. 

This is why it looks something 

like a spikier artichoke or pineapple. 

The plant blooms only at night, 

Dragon fruit is obtained from 

several cactus species. 

Dragon Fruit 

producing a pink or yellow flower 

called a moonflower or queen of the 

night. Low-calorie, low-cholesterol 

dragon fruit contains plenty of 

health-enhancing, immune-systemstrengthening 

vitamin C, meeting 

15 percent of the recommended 

daily value in one small fruit. 

Dragon fruit is rich in antioxidants 

– it has literally thousands of varieties 

of antioxidant substances. It is 

also a good source of several B vitamins, 

carotene, calcium, iron and 

phosphorus. The phytochemical 

captin, used to treat heart problems, 

is also present in the fruit, and an 

oil in the edible seeds acts as a mild 

laxative. The seeds have omega-3 

and omega-6 fatty acids, which 

reduce triglycerides and lower the 

risk of heart disease. Dragon fruit 

also contains lycopene, which helps 

protect against cancer. 

We often read fairy tales about 

knights in shining armor fighting 

fire-breathing dragons, but this is 

one dragon (fruit) that will fight 

for your health. Considered to be 

a “super fruit,” dragon fruit may 

appeal to people with diabetes 

because it can help stabilize blood 

sugar levels and suppress sugar 

spikes. If you have arthritis, eating 

dragon fruit on a regular basis may 

help soothe your pain. If you have 

acne, you can make a paste out of 

the flesh of a dragon fruit and apply 

it to your face. For sunburn, combine 

dragon fruit with cucumber 

juice and honey and apply it to your 

skin. 

The U.S. Department of 

Agriculture began allowing dragon 

fruit to be imported into the country 

in 2008 because of fears of the 

types of pests the fruit might bring 

with it. (It is the main fruit export 

of Vietnam.) Dragon fruit has definitely 

proven it was well worth the 

battle to bring it into our country, 

our lives and our diets.

Vegetables: A Delight for the 

Health Conscious 

Mom was right – they’re good for you 

By Jean Jeffers, Staff Writer 

“Eat your vegetables; they’re 

good for you.” Was that your mom’s 

mantra when you were growing up? 

Moms today say much the same 

thing, and it’s still true: Vegetables 

are one of the best foods you can 

include in your diet on a regular 

basis. 

Vegetables are a boon to the 

cook who’s interested in health and 

proper nutrition for herself and her 

family. Not only are vegetables low 

in calories, they are also low in fat 

and an excellent source of vitamins 

and minerals. Essential vitamins 

such as B complex, A, C and K are 

all found in vegetables, as well as 

foliate and vitamin E. All the greenyellow-orange 

vegetables are rich 

in these vitamins, and they also 

contain calcium, magnesium, iron, 

beta-carotene and potassium. 

Vegetables are a great source of 

antioxidants – those phytochemicals 

that help fight free radicals, 

enabling the body to guard against 

disease, cancer and oxidative stress. 

Phytochemicals also strengthen the 

immune system. 

Additionally, vegetables are 

loaded with fiber, both soluble and 

insoluble. Some examples of the 

excellent fiber vegetables have are 

cellulose, mucilage, gums and pectin. 

These types of fiber effectively 

absorb excess water in the colon, 

retain the needed moisture in the 

waste products and allow for their 

smooth passage out of the body, 

thus aiding in regularity. 

Eating a rainbow of fresh vegetables 

on a daily basis helps reduce 

the risk of many chronic diseases. 

Broccoli, tomatoes and spinach all 

have super-food status because of 

the many benefits they provide for 

the body. Some of their elements 

and benefits include: 

1. Calcium – which promotes 

healthy bones and teeth. It is 

also necessary for muscles, 

nerves and some glands. 

2. Fiber – it decreases your risk of 

coronary heart disease and regulates 

blood cholesterol levels. 

3. Potassium – it may help maintain 

healthy blood pressure. 

4. Foliate – it aids in the formation 

of healthy red blood cells. 

5. Magnesium – it works with 

enzymes in your body as well as 

developing healthy bones. 

6. Vitamin C – it helps heal cuts 

and wounds and provides 

healthy teeth and gums. 

7. Vitamin A – it maintains eye 

and skin health and protects 

against infection. 

Eating a diet with a heavy concentration 

of vegetables reduces the 

risk of succumbing to diseases such 

as stroke, cancer, heart disease and 

type 2 diabetes. A rule of thumb is 

to eat four cups of vegetables daily. 

When you bring fresh vegetables 

home, the first thing to do is wash 

them. Rinse them under the tap, 


then in salt water for a few minutes. 

Swish them in cool water to be sure 

they are clean. It is best to use vegetables 

while they are fresh, so when 

shopping, buy only a small amount 

at a time and replenish the supply 

daily or every other day. Some 

vegetables have a very short shelf 

life and the healthy benefits that 

come from their vitamins decline 

with age. If they require storing, 

place them in plastic Ziploc bags to 

preserve their nutrition until you 

use them. 


National Institute of Health Facts 

Sheets on Health, 2015 

U.S. Department of Agriculture: “Why 

Is it Important to Eat Vegetables?” 

It is best 

to use 

vegetables 

while they 

are fresh.


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at TATES CREEK 

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A Social Senior is a 

Healthier Senior 

How senior living communities 

contribute to overall wellness 

by Lauren Ashley German, Highgrove at Tates Creek 

Selecting a 

senior living community 

for yourself 

or a loved one 

can be a stressful and overwhelming 

process beginning with the initial 

decision to make a move. Perhaps you 

want the peace of mind that Mom is 

getting the nutrition and medication 

reminders she needs. Maybe lack of 

transportation is keeping Dad isolated 

and he is becoming withdrawn. Or, 

it could be that you just aren’t up to 

the yard work and maintenance that 

owning a home typically requires. 

Regardless of the primary reason for 

moving, it’s important for families 

and individuals to understand all the 

benefits that come from being in a 

community of like-minded individuals 

with programs, activities and environments 

specifically designed for older 

adults. 

The National Wellness Institute 

identifies six dimensions of wellness 

that everyone needs to achieve a happier, 

heathier self: 

Emotional – In order to thrive 

emotionally, individuals need a support 

network and engaging activities 

that seniors often lack when they 

are isolated from friends and family. 

Senior living communities provide an 

opportunity for residents to interact 

on a daily basis, allowing personal relationships 

to form which creates a support 

system outside of the family unit. 

And don’t underestimate the value of 

peer-to-peer bonding. Building interpersonal 

connections with others who 

share your challenges can help reduce 

symptoms of depression. 

Physical – Regular physical activity 

can lead to significant health benefits 

in seniors, such as reduced risk of falling, 

stroke and heart disease. Wellness 

programs found in senior living communities 

may offer activities like yoga 

to help with balance, tai chi to improve 

coordination or gardening to provide 

strength training. Studies show that 

exercise does not have to be intensive 

in order to be beneficial, but indicate 

that moderate, daily activity is key to 

receiving maximum results. 

Spiritual – Community life and 

worship is an important wellness component 

to many lives. Lack of transportation 

or mobility can keep seniors 

from attending their place of worship. 

Senior communities often have a chapel 

onsite with a chaplain to provide 

spiritual enrichment or may provide 

transportation to the resident’s own 

church, temple or synagogue. 

Intellectual –Studies suggest that 

engaging in brain boosting activities 

do more than just keep your mind 

sharp. Keeping your brain active every 

day by exploring new hobbies, playing 

games or working puzzles may help 

you live longer and possibly reduce the 

risk of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. 

Senior living communities offer 

a wide-variety of on-campus and offcampus 

activities to help keep cognitive 

skills intact by creating an environment 

centered on lifelong learning. 

Social – Socialization can improve 

both quality and length of life and 

staying socially connected grows 

increasingly difficult with age. Isolation 

due to living alone, having a small 

social network or lack of participation 

in social activities can have a direct 

impact on one’s health, increasing the 

likelihood of chronic health problems. 

Community dining like those found 

in senior living communities not only 

create opportunities for socialization, 

but also give seniors access to wellbalanced 

meals. A poor diet can lead 

to a weakened immune system, but 

communities provide the convenience 

of on-site dining with chef-prepared 

meals so it’s easier to eat well. 

Occupational – The opportunity to 

stay engaged in the community while 

utilizing your unique set of skills is a 

crucial step to achieving overall wellness. 

Many senior living communities 

offer volunteer opportunities for their 

residents based on their interests and 

abilities. Seniors can get involved with 

local charities, host support groups 

or mentor children. Volunteerism is 

beneficial for seniors in a number of 

ways – not only does it have mental 

and physical benefits, but it also helps 

improve the perception of seniors in 

society. 

The ability to achieve whole-person 

wellness is even more important for 

seniors experiencing memory loss. 

Many senior living communities 

offer memory care programs which 

provide specialized care for those living 

with Alzheimer’s or other forms 

of dementia. These are often secured 

units staffed by caregivers who have 

training and experience working with 

residents living with memory impairment. 

In addition to all the benefits 

that come with living in a senior living 

community, memory care programs 

offer unique activities that are specifically 

designed to engage their residents 

which increases self-esteem. And not 

only is the nutrition that comes along 

with mealtime even more important to 

people with dementia, but studies show 

that the environment in which they 

eat is crucial as well. When residents 

have the opportunity to eat with their 

caregivers in a family-style setting, their 

eating and drinking habits improve. 

The advantages of belonging to a 

senior living community are too important 

to ignore. Seniors who choose to 

live in communities designed with their 

interests and abilities in mind will be 

healthier, happier and will live longer. 

Combine that with the maintenancefree 

living, care and safety that senior 

residences offer and the decision to 

move into a community just became a 

whole lot easier. 


• The Six Dimensions of Wellness 

http://www.nationalwellness. 

org/?page=Six_Dimensions 

• Community Living: It’s Healthier 

http://www.whereyoulivematters.org/ 

community-living-its-healthier/ 

• Benefits of an Active Lifestyle on Health 

and Well-Being Later in Life 

http://aging.wisc.edu/outreach/2011_ 

colloquium/Edwards2011.pdf 

• Social Disconnectedness, Perceived 

Isolation, and Health among Older 

Adults 

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/ 

articles/PMC2756979/ 

• Efficacy of Peer Support Interventions 

for Depression 

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ 

pubmed/21353125 

• 2016 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and 

Figures 

http://www.alz.org/documents_ 

custom/2016-facts-and-figures.pdf 

• Why Pleasant Mealtimes Could Be Key 

to Alzheimer's Care 

https://consumer.healthday.com/ 

senior-citizen-information-31/dementia-news-738/happy-meals-can-becritical-in-dementia-care-710689.html 


Lauren Ashley German is the Community 

Relations Director at Highgrove at Tates 

Creek, a premier senior living community 

opening fall of 2016. Formally with the 

Alzheimer’s Association, Lauren Ashley 

has had the privilege of working with 

families across Kentucky dealing with all 

levels of dementia as well as the senior living 

communities that serve them. Lauren 

Ashley can be reached at 859-245-0100 or 

lagerman@traditionsmgmt.net.


It takes 

both 

diet and 

exercise to 

lose weight 

and keep 

it off. 

Weight Management 

Strategies That Can Make a 

Difference 

Keep a food journal, take a walk 

By Jamie Lober Staff Writer 

There are many reasons to make 

reaching a healthy weight a goal. 

Managing your weight becomes a simpler 

task when you have some strategies 

in place. 

“Being overweight or obese increases 

your risk for a plethora of health 

issues,” said Brandi Collins, corporate 

events director at the American Heart 

Association (AHA). 

There are many benefits to getting 

a handle on your weight. “You will 

have fewer joint and muscle pains and 

better regulation of bodily fluids and 

blood pressure,” said Jordan Horst, 

associate in communications with the 

AHA Other benefits include a reduced 

burden on your heart and circulatory 

system, better sleep patterns, more 

effective metabolism of sugars and carbohydrates 

and a reduced risk for heart 

disease and certain cancers. 

Your body mass index, or BMI, 

is one indicator as to whether you 

are at a healthy weight. It is basically 

a numerical value that shows your 

weight in relation to your height. A 

BMI of less than 25 means you are 

at a healthy weight, while less than 

18.5 is considered underweight. If 

you are between 25 and 29.9, you 

are considered overweight and 30 or 

greater means you are obese. Having 

excess weight means your heart has to 

work harder. Excess weight also causes 

damage by raising blood pressure and 

blood cholesterol and triglyceride 

levels. It also lowers your good cholesterol 

levels. 

The key is to reduce calories that 

go in and increase calories that go out. 

Most people have to subtract around 

500 calories each day from their diets 

in order to lose approximately a pound 

each week. Having a balanced diet 

makes a difference. 

“No. 1 is decreasing your sodium 

intake and cholesterol,” said Collins. 

“We promote eating fresh fruits and 

vegetables as often as you can because 

the benefits for cardiovascular health 

specifically are phenomenal.” 

The AHA also suggests eating more 

whole-grain foods; using olive, canola, 

corn or safflower oil as your main 

kitchen fat; eating more chicken, fish 

and beans; and reading food labels to 

help you choose healthy foods. Talk 

to your doctor or a dietician for more 

information about what to look for on 

the labels. 

It is not always about what you eat 

but rather how much. “You do not 

want to deny yourself, but you want to 

do things in moderation,” Collins said. 

It takes both diet and exercise to 

lose weight and keep it off. Walking is 

the best form of exercise. To be more 

responsible for what you are eating, 

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you may want to consider keeping a 

food diary. 

All this does not mean you have 

to completely eliminate sweets from 

your diet. “Anything with dark chocolate 

has cardiovascular benefits,” said 

Collins. 

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Lose Weight 

Don’t fall for the hype; use common sense 


There are many ways to lose 

weight fast, though most of them 

will keep you hungry and unsatisfied. 

Choosing the long-term approach to 

losing weight is wiser because you 

shed weight slowly and steadily and 

it is likely to stay off. However, there 

are ways to boost your metabolism so 

you burn calories easily and quickly, 

thus resulting in weight loss. 

Reducing the sugar and starch in 

your diet lowers insulin levels, kills 

the appetite and makes you lose 

weight without feeling hungry. 

Opt for some sort of resistance and 

strength training such as push-ups, 

squats, weight lifting, cardio workouts, 

etc. Strength training builds lean 

muscle, which burns more calories. 

Try some of these other ways to 

lose weight: 

1. Choose your fluids carefully. 

Opt for green tea. In a study, 

people who drank green tea burned 

about 70 additional calories within 

a 24-hour period. According to 

research, this is caused by metabolism-enhancing 

antioxidants called 

catechins that are found in green tea. 

Limit your intake of soda, juice, wine 

and coffee drinks. You would have 

taken in around 800 extra calories 

by nighttime if you had any of these 

fluids during the day – and you would 

still be hungry. 

2. Limit salt intake. 

We don’t need more than 2,400 

milligrams of sodium daily, which 

is about 1 teaspoon, but most 

people consume double that amount. 

Sodium intake leads to water retention 

and makes you feel and look 

bloated. Try to avoid canned foods, 

soups, juices and salty snacks such as 

chips and pretzels. 

3. Get enough sleep. 

Sleep deprivation may make you 

fat. You tend to consume more calories 

when you are awake at night. 

According to researchers at the 

University of Chicago, women who 

sleep fewer than four hours per night 

have a slower metabolism than those 

who slept for a complete eight hours. 

4. Exercise and move around. 

You need to do at least 20 to 30 

minutes of moderate exercise daily. 

This will help you burn around 700 

calories. It could include taking the 

stairs instead of the elevator at work 

or walking to the train, bus or office. 

You could take your dog out for a 

walk or do housecleaning and gardening; 

these all help burn calories. 

Also, try an evening activity such as 

walking or aerobics. Your metabolism 

slows down as the day comes to an 

end, so 30 minutes of activity increases 

your metabolic rate for another 

two to three hours. This means calories 

consumed at dinner have less of a 

chance of piling onto you. 

5. Never skip a meal. 

Skipping meals won’t make you 

lose weight faster. Your body thinks 

food is in short supply, so it slows 

your metabolism to conserve energy. 

Thus, whenever you eat the same 

foods, your body will use the calories 

at a slower rate, which creates 

unwanted pounds. 

6. Drink plenty of water. 

You need at least 64 ounces of 

water daily or eight glasses. Water is 

necessary for metabolizing fat stored 

in your body. However, if you reduce 

your water consumption, you slow 

the process, which means it’s tougher 

to burn calories. 

7. Add spice to your food. 

According to research, eating hot 

peppers can boost basal metabolism. 

That’s because capsaicin, a compound 

found in cayenne and jalapeno 

peppers, may increase your body’s 

release of stress hormones such as 

adrenaline, which can increase your 

metabolism and thus your ability to 

burn calories. Eating hot peppers 

could also reduce your appetite. 

Avoid the hype of programs that 

claim to make you lose weight fast; 

they rarely work. Practice ways that 

make sense. They will make you 

happy, healthier – and thinner, too.


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Sit Healthily 

Prolonged sitting can damage health 

Prolonged 

bouts of sitting 

can be damaging 

to your health. 

“It’s easy for all of 

us to be consumed by work and lose 

track of time, subjecting ourselves to 

prolonged periods of inactivity,” said 

Jaume Padilla, assistant professor of 

nutrition and exercise physiology at 

the University of Missouri, in a press 

release. 

As soon as we sit, the enzymes that 

break down fat drop by 90 percent, 

and insulin effectiveness and good 

cholesterol levels drop as well. Sitting 

also makes it more likely for blood 

clots to form in the brain. 

Prolonged sitting impairs vascular 

function. Researchers at the 

University of Missouri have shown 

that sitting for six hours straight, or 

for the majority of an eight-hour 

By Angela S. Hoover, Staff Writer 

work day, reduces blood flow to the 

legs greatly. 

“When you have decreased blood 

flow, the friction of the flowing 

blood on the artery wall, called shear 

stress, is also reduced,” said Padilla. 

“Moderate levels of shear stress are 

good for arterial health, whereas low 

levels of shear stress appear to be detrimental 

and reduce the ability of the 

artery to dilate. Dilation is a sign of 

vascular health. The more the artery 

can dilate and respond to stimuli, the 

healthier it is.” The study was published 

in the journal Experimental 

Physiology. 

It seems prolonged sitting comes 

with a side of anxiety, researchers 

added. Anxiety, which affects 27 

million people worldwide, sparks 

physical symptoms such as restricted 

breathing, headaches and pounding 

heart. Anxiety has also been linked to 

chronic heart disease and cancer. 

“Anecdotally, we are seeing an 

increase in anxiety symptoms in 

our modern society, which seems 

to parallel the increase in sedentary 

behavior,” said lead researcher Megan 

Teychenne of Deakin University. 

Luckily, even the laziest among us 

can counter the effects of sitting for 

long periods. The easiest method 

is taking a 10-minute walk. Padilla’s 

research demonstrated a 10-minute 

walk reverses the vascular damage of 

six hours of sitting. It doesn’t need to 

be a brisk walk; a comfortable pace is 

sufficient. 

Even standing for a mere two hours 

a day when you’d normally be sitting 

is beneficial. Researchers at the 

University of Queensland in Australia 

found an extra two hours a day of 

standing instead of sitting was associated 

with about a 2-percent average 

reduction in fasting blood sugar levels 

and an 11-percent lower average of 

triglycerides (fats in the blood). 

“Extra standing time was also associated 

with higher average levels of 

the good type of cholesterol known 

as HDL, and replacing two hours 

a day of sitting with stepping was 

associated with about an 11-percent 

lower average BMI and a 7.5-cm 

smaller average waist circumference,” 

co-author Genevieve Healy wrote in a 

press release. 

Other research has shown that 

even fidgeting and foot tapping can 

counter the negative effects of long 

bouts of sitting. Researchers in the 

United Kingdom followed 12,000 

women aged between 37 and 78 years 

for a 12-year period while collecting 

information on their diets, exercise 

habits and how much they fidgeted 

on a scale of one to 10. The women 

who sat for seven hours a day or 

more were 30 percent more likely to 

die during the study than their more 

active peers – but not if they were 

rampant fidgeters. 

If you have a desk job, be sure to 

take regular breaks to get up and 

stretch. Tack on a 10-minute walk 

sometime during the day. Stand up to 

do at least one activity you’d normally 

do sitting, such as talking on the 

phone. And while you’re sitting, tap 

your feet and fidget to ensure happy, 

healthy sitting.


If you have a desk 

job, be sure to take 

regular breaks to 

get up and stretch.


The Healthy Overweight 

Paradox 

Can you be fit and fat? 

By Angela S. Hoover, Staff Writer 

More than a decade ago, researchers 

noticed some patients who were 

mildly overweight or obese fared 

better than others who had chronic 

conditions such as heart disease. In 

fact, it seemed the protecting factor 

was the fat. 

Cardiologist Carl Lavie of 

Jefferson, La., was one of the first 

doctors to try to explain this “obesity 

paradox.” But he couldn’t find a journal 

to publish his findings for more 

than a year. People thought his data 

couldn’t be true; something had to be 

wrong with it, Lavie said. 

But it was Katherine Flegal, an 

epidemiologist at the U.S. Centers 

for Disease Control and Prevention, 

who really initiated the debate – and 

also received the most backlash for 

it. She and her colleagues looked at 

hundreds of mortality studies that 

included the person’s body mass 

index (BMI). A BMI of more than 25 

is considered overweight and a BMI 

over 30 is considered obese. Flegal 

found the lowest mortality rates 

among those in the overweight and 

mildly obese categories. The study 

seemed to show that a little extra 

weight is genuinely beneficial. 

Although certain conditions are 

more likely in this segment of the 

population, it turns out a strong link 

between weight and disease is only 

seen among those who are severely 

obese, not those who are overweight 

and mildly obese. 

Flegal’s most recent research 

was comprised of data from nearly 

100 studies and included close to 3 

million people. The Journal of the 

American Medical Association published 

her results and others immediately 

mocked her work. Outspoken 

obesity opponent Walter Willett, a 

researcher at the Harvard School of 

Public Health, told NPR that Flegal’s 

work was “really a pile of rubbish no 

one should waste their time reading.” 

Editors of the journal Nature 

later admonished Willett, but he still 

maintains his stance, even though 

his complaints keep losing their legs. 

Over the past decade, dozens of other 

studies have confirmed the existence 

of the paradox. It is now generally 

accepted that being overweight helps 

protect patients with an increasingly 

long list of medical problems, including 

pneumonia, burns, stroke, cancer, 

hypertension and heart disease. 

Unconvinced researchers have 

not been able to show the paradox is 

based on faulty data or reasoning thus 

far. One of the most popular attempts 

to try to explain it away is maintaining 

fat people get more aggressive 

treatment than thin people since the 

patient’s weight raises red flags at 

the doctor’s office. However, studies 

show overweight and obese people 

tend to avoid doctors, get fewer 

preventative screenings and receive 

worse treatment because they’re often 

misdiagnosed as “fat” rather than with 

a specific medical condition. Overall, 

scientists – even those who do not 

agree the paradox exists – accept the 

evidence behind it, even if they do 

not yet agree on what it means for 

health. 

This paradox and all the questions 

it raises about health implications 

for all people regardless of weight 

has led to the “Health at Every Size” 

movement. It is based on the idea 

that healthy behaviors such as eating 

nutritiously and partaking in physical 

activity matter more than weight. 

Researchers have found the Health 

at Every Size approach is more successful 

than merely a weight-loss 

approach because it leads to lower 

cholesterol and blood pressure and 

other metabolic markers. 

“We’re so stuck on the fact that 

the way to mediate health is through 

weight,” said Linda Bacon, a nutrition 

professor at the University of 

California, San Francisco and author 

of Health at Every Size: The Surprising 

Truth About Your Weight. Bacon wants 

to shift the focus from weight to 

well-being, giving doctors, dietitians 

and people of all shapes the tools for 

achieving better fitness, health and 

even happiness, – all without dieting. 

For more information, visit Bacon’s 

Web site at www.lindabacon.org.


Healthy behaviors 

such as eating 

nutritiously and 

partaking in 

physical activity 

matter more than 

weight.


PARENTING FOR WELLNESS 

Fostering a Good Relationship With Your Grandchildren 

Put in quality time, do fun things together 

By Sarah Brokamp, Staff Writer 

A relationship 

with a grandparent 

can be 

one of the most 

important and 

special relationships for a child. 

There is a certain guidance and wisdom 

only a grandparent can give, a 

unique bond a child cannot achieve 

with his or her parents. Because 

they are from a completely different 

generation than both the grandchild 

and the parents, grandparents offer 

a great deal of interesting input. 

There are things you have experienced 

that no one else in your 

grandchild’s life has. You have the 

opportunity to share fascinating 

stories and knowledge because you 

have experienced so much in your 

life while the child’s is just beginning. 

Parents can only offer this to 

a certain degree. Because this bond 

is so special, it is important to not 

Being a grandparent is 

a gift for both you and 

your grandchildren. 

only cherish but maintain it. 

As a grandparent, you do not 

share the same expectations or jobs 

as the parent. Discipline received 

from a grandparent is different from 

discipline received from a parent. 

There are some boundaries that 

can’t be breached when punishing 

a grandchild. The parent takes the 

main role in discipline. If someone 

other than the parent disciplines 

him, the child is less likely to take 

the punishment seriously or may 

even resent someone else trying to 

parent him. This does not mean, 

however, that you can’t punish or 

discipline your grandchild when 

necessary. Be aware of their feelings 

and ask yourself, “Is this something 

his/her parent should be doing?” 

As a grandparent, your main duty 

should be offering outside support 

and guidance in the right direction. 

Knowing how much influence 

grandparents can have on their 

grandchildren, it is pertinent to 

built the relationship well and carefully. 

Depending on familial situations, 

this can be easy or hard to do. 

An important element in fostering 

a good grandparent-grandchild 

relationship is making sure you put 

in quality time. Some grandparents 

live far away from their grandchildren 

and some live with them. 

Quality time is more easily achieved 

when you see your grandchildren 

daily versus monthly or even yearly, 

but distance doesn’t necessarily 

weaken the relationship. Sometimes 

it can even make it stronger. When 

you do see each other, the reunion 

can be heartwarming and treasurable. 

If you are a long-distance grandparent, 

be sure to keep up communication, 

whether it’s through 

letters, phone calls or Skype. 

Make it clear to the child that even 

though you are not physically with 

her, you can still be there for her. 

However, be aware daily phone calls 

or Skype sessions can sometimes be 

excessive and exhausting for both 

grandparents and grandchildren. 

Even though you and your grandchild 

have a familial bond, you lead 

different lives. Acknowledge this 

and understand your schedules are 

different. Weekly phone calls are 

usually the best option, offering 

enough space for both of you. Set 

aside a specific day and time each 

week and make it a special ritual for 

the two of you to converse about 

the week you had. 

When you have the chance to 

spend time with your grandchild, 

make the experience memorable. 

Go to the zoo, have a picnic in the 

park, plan a daytrip. Sitting around 

and watching TV when you are 

with your grandchildren can weaken 

the relationship and make it less 

sacred. You do not have the same 

time constraints or busy schedule as 

a parent, so you can enjoy whatever 

activities you decide to do with 

your grandchildren. If you want to, 

you can devote a whole afternoon 

to quality time with them, knowing 

you don’t have to do things such as 

carpool or running errands. 

Being a grandparent is a gift for 

both you and your grandchildren. 

Staying involved and keeping the 

relationship healthy makes it even 

more enjoyable. Offering all you 

can in both wisdom and time to 

your grandchildren gives them a 

connection that will not be taken 

for granted nor easily broken.


Those Last Five (or 10) 

Pounds ... 

Be good to yourself as you strive for 

your weight-loss goals 


Losing a small amount of weight 

can be just as frustrating as having 

to lose a lot. The body is stubborn 

and it may feel like it won’t give up 

those love handles without a fight. 

Here are five simple ways to get 

the process rolling. Above all, be 

patient and learn to accept yourself 

as you are right now. 

Be Gentle: Come to terms with 

the fact that you have an extra 

five or 10 pounds to lose and try 

to refrain from beating yourself 

up about it. Be gentle and loving 

with yourself. Figure out why you 

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might be reason enough. Do you 

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be more active? Are you planning 

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smaller sizes? Take one day at a 

time as you work towards your goal. 

Reward yourself with treats other 

than food when you reach a milestone. 

How about a manicure, massage 

or taking time out for a movie 

with your BFF? 

Move Over (and Over): Pick up a 

Fitbit so you can keep track of your 

mileage. Try logging 10,000 steps 

every day. Walk – or run – to your 

local coffee shop in the morning. 

Learn to love stairs because every 

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The exercise world doesn’t have 

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Stairmasters. If you’re open to new 

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have fun in the process – and losing 

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benefit. 

Take one day at a time as you 

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Sweet Dreams: It’s easy to rack 

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Water Works: Sometimes you 

might confuse hunger with thirst. 

Before you reach for those chips, 

grab your water bottle and drink up. 

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Miami Herald, The Chicago Sun-Times 

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