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2 | January 12, 2017 | 22ND CENTURY MEDIA HEALTHY LIVING 

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Publisher 22CM to launch 

Healthy Living Expo on Jan. 14 

JON DEPAOLIS 

Freelance Reporter 

For many winters, publisher 

22nd Century Media has put together 

a Healthy Living Guide 

to inform residents about all the 

area has to offer in terms of living 

better. 

But on Saturday, Jan. 14, those 

words will become reality, as the 

company hosts its first Healthy 

Living Expo. 

The free event is to take place 

from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Tinley 

Park Convention Center, 18451 

Convention Center Drive in Tinley 

Park. 

“For years, we’ve done a 

Healthy Living Guide, always 

around the first week of January,” 

said Heather Warthen, chief 

events officer at 22nd Century 

Media. “We wanted to partner 

it [this year] with an event. It’s 

been a very popular special section, 

and this can help your New 

Year’s resolution.” 

And with 2017 set to begin, 

the event is perfectly timed. 

“I think a lot of people view 

January as a time to restart or reexamine 

what is going on in their 

lives,” Warthen said. “This expo 

can help with that. 

“We do a good job of getting 

a variety of vendors. We have 

everything from insurance and 

health to physical therapy and 

weight loss.” 

The expo also is to offer 

free, 30-minute fitness classes 

throughout the day. 

“We wanted to give people 

this opportunity,” Warthen said. 

“Yeah, you can go to your gym, 

but also come check out these 

free classes.” 

Body Tech Total Fitness, 

of Mokena, and Heart & Sole 

Dance, of Tinley Park, have 

signed up to run some of the 

classes. 

“A dance class could be very 

different than a cardio class,” 

Warthen said. “Both are using 

similar aspects but in different 

ways. Maybe someone will find 

a new workout they want to do. 

But, most of all, we want people 

to come have fun and get off to 

a healthy start to the New Year.” 

Warthen said there will be 

some breakout sessions with 

medical personnel, as well as 

HEALTHY LIVING VENDOR LIST 

• Bath Planet 

• Body Tech Total Fitness 

• Cheesewich Factory 

• Clarendale of Mokena 

• ClearCaptions 

• Dan Mosca State Farm 

• Great Lakes Caring 

• Health Nutz Natural Foods 

• Heart & Sole Dance 

• Hidden Knoll Apiaries 

• Ingalls Health System 

• Isagenix International 

• Le-Vel Thrive 

• Physicians Immediate Care 

• Plexus Worldwide Inc. 

• Prudential Advisors 

• Renewal by Anderson 

• Theracore Physical Therapy 

• Vitality Health System 

• Weight Watchers 

• Young Living Essential Oils 

healthy cooking demos from 

Chef Tim Bucci, of Joliet Junior 

College. 

“He will be making a healthy 

dish and offering the recipe,” 

Warthen said. “We’re excited to 

have him onboard.” 

These events are organized by 

22nd Century Media to engage 

with its communities. 

“We are your community 

newspaper, but we also want to 

bring you out into those communities,” 

Warthen said. “It gives 

people the opportunity to learn 

about some local businesses 

maybe they had no idea were in 

their backyard. It also gives you 

the opportunity to meet people 

with similar interests. 

“It’s free, so it’s a great chance 

for people to get out and have 

some fun.” 

For more information, visit 

www.22ndcenturymedia.com/ 

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Tinley Park doctor’s program may just be 

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The hidden reasons most people have trouble losing weight, explained 

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dual program uncovers 

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common metabolic problems 

that people have prevent 

them from successfully 

and permanently losing 

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these are the hidden reasons 

why most people 

have trouble losing weight 

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why you have them and 

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the causes of the problem, 

not just the symptoms. 

This means proper testing. 

Along with metabolic 

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with so many of Dr. Beyer’s 

patients. 

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interested in learning more 

about this program to attend 

his free informative 

workshop in Tinley Park. 

“If you are serious about 

losing weight and getting 

healthy, I urge you to attend 

my free class to learn 

about the hidden reasons 

most people have trouble 

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MEET THE Resident Pictured 

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What could be better than getting to ride every day? 

Exploring wooded trails far away from traffic, then 

capping off your ride at the pub with friends who 

are as active as you are. This is a place where snow is 

shoveled, the honey-do list is a thing of the past, and 

good neighbors quickly become great friends. 

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Smith Crossing residents derive 

enrichment from Renaissance 

Corner Academy program 

Residents of Smith 

Crossing in Orland Park 

possess a thirst for knowledge 

and a sense of value. 

These traits land them 

in classroom seats at St. 

Xavier University’s nearby 

campus on Fridays in 

fall and spring for courses 

conducted by Renaissance 

Corner Academy, a lifeenrichment 

program for 

older adults. For a $50 

fee, they can sign up for 

as many of 31 classes as 

they like, exploring a variety 

of topics including 

the arts, politics, psychology, 

economics, history, 

poetry and more. The only 

restriction is that members 

attend only classes they’ve 

signed up for. 

Smith Crossing residents 

also enjoy the convenience 

of a shuttle that takes them 

to the nearby university 

campus. Even better, they 

can attend “How the Irish 

Saved Civilization” in a 

classroom at Smith Crossing. 

Renaissance Corner 

Academy members who 

do not live at Smith Crossing 

also can attend. 

“The class at Smith 

Crossing is special because 

participants can 

always grab lunch at the 

Smith Crossing Bistro — 

we don’t have anything 

like that at St. Xavier,” 

said Marion Sherlock, a 

Renaissance Corner Academy 

board member and 

former president. 


Academy began offering 

classes under the name 

Renaissance Academy at 

the Orland Park St. Xavier 

campus in 2005, growing 

from 50 enrollees then to 

302 in the term that ended 

the first week in November. 

Semesters conclude 

with a luncheon at Silver 

Lakes Country Club, 

which is covered by the 

$50 class fee. 

Smith Crossing residents 

have been so taken 

with Renaissance Corner 

Academy courses, several 

have even stepped up to 

serve as course facilitators. 

“We call those who instruct 

‘facilitators,’ not 

‘teachers,’” Sherlock said. 

“That’s because they don’t 

necessarily teach. It’s 

more that they facilitate 

open discussions on a variety 

of topics.” 

Jane Andringa and her 

husband, John, have attended 


Academy courses for 

the last four years — even 

before their move to Smith 

Crossing from Palos Park 

in 2014. 

“I always sign up for the 

poetry appreciation course 

facilitated by Bill Hermanson,” 

Jane Andringa 

said. “He selects poetry, 

we have copies and work 

through the poems. It’s a 

wonderful class.” 

Last year, Andringa, a 

retired special education 

teacher who earned a doctorate 

in curriculum development 

from Loyola University, 

began serving as a 

co-facilitator for a course 

titled, “Understanding the 

Mysteries of Human Behavior.” 

The class content 

was presented in eight installments 

using a DVD 

series developed by a 

Duke University professor. 

In the spring of 2017, 

when Renaissance Corner 

Academy classes start 

again, Andringa expects to 

lead another eight installments 

in the human behavior 

series. 

Smith Crossing resident 

Charlie Ranlett also has 

taken and taught Renaissance 

Corner Academy 

courses. This past term, 

the retired human resources 

executive and local history 

buff taught a course 

called “New and Different 

Chicago Personalities.” 

“You never know how 

people are going to respond 

to the courses,” 

Ranlett said. “I profiled 

several Chicago notables, 

but I got the most reaction 

when we spotlighted 

Al Capone. I think he provoked 

the most discussion. 

It seemed like just about 

everyone knew someone, 

who knew someone who 

knew him.” 

Smith Crossing resident 

Margaret Yates volunteers 

in Smith Crossing’s onsite 

library for assisted 

living residents. A retired 

St. Xavier University professor, 

she enjoys Renaissance 


classes, though she has not 

facilitated a course. 

“I signed up for a course 

on Sherlock Holmes and 

one on the history of jazz,” 

she said. “I loved them. 

They kept my mind busy 

and active. They’re just 

wonderful.” 

Submitted by Smith Crossing, 

10501 Emilie Lane in Orland 

Park. For more information, 

visit www.smithcrossing.org 

or call (708) 326-2300, and 

more information about Renaissance 


classes available next spring 

at St. Xavier University in 

Orland Park, call (708) 633- 

4631.



Respecting choices, offering more: New Clarendale of Mokena is here 

Can one really have it all? 

It seems only fair that when 

considering a retirement lifestyle, 

one should be able to continue 

to enjoy what makes life 

special, but also have access to 

new, exciting and enriching opportunities. 

One can at Clarendale of Mokena, 

the full-service retirement 

community at 21536 S. Wolf 

Road in Mokena. 

Here, one will find a lifestyle 

built on the belief that staying 

connected to the people and 

places one loves most is key to 

living a healthy, rewarding life 

— and it’s just as important in 

retirement. 

“Clarendale of Mokena offers 

a common sense approach to retirement 

living, one that respects 

what you love about your current 

lifestyle, while offering a new 

and dynamic option for enriched 

living,” said Bobbi Kelley, executive 

director of Clarendale of 

Mokena. “Staying part of mainstream 

living is what we are all 

about.” 

Equally appealing about the 

new retirement address is its 

“village-type lifestyle,” embracing 

characteristics that Mokenaarea 

residents cherish, such as 

feeling down-to-earth, unpretentious 

and comfortable. Clarendale 

is a choice that is welcoming 

and friendly, with the added bonus 

of services that make it easy 

to enjoy a maintenance-free, relaxed 

lifestyle. 

“This is all-inclusive living 

on a rental basis, with exceptional 

services and amenities,” 

Kelley said. “Have coffee in the 

bistro, walk around the nearby 

wetlands, sit by the fire pit and 

reminisce, and relax knowing a 

professional staff will take care 

of everyday chores.” 

Clarendale of Mokena’s convenient 

location also helps residents 

stay connected. 

The community occupies 11.4 

acres of open green space at 

Wolf Road and Lincoln Highway. 

The village downtown, Old 

Plank Road Trail and the Hickory 

Creek Preserve are all in close 

proximity. The result is a sense 

of belonging and active independence, 

while inviting new options 

for engagement. 

“And those looking for beautiful 

new residences that feature 

today’s preferences for larger 

floor plans with well-appointed 

details will love what they find 

here,” Kelley said. “Plus, there’s 

the value of a simple monthly 

service fee, with no substantial 

entrance payment, and the peace 

of mind knowing supportive services 

of on-site assisted living 

and memory care are available 

should they ever be needed.” 

Submitted by Clarendale of Mokena, 

21536 S. Wolf Road in Mokena. 

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Local doctor shares passion for 

chiropractic healing in Palos Heights 

Dr. Mohamed Shalabi 

is a 2001 graduate of Life 

University’s School of 

Chiropractic. He has been 

serving the southwest suburbs 

for 15 years. He is 

an active member of the 

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Illinois Chiropractic Society 

and the Life College 

Alumni Association. 

He specializes in chiropractic 

care for the entire 

family. His dedication and 

commitment is to help 

Jessica Artemis Kamaris 

Health & Wellness Coach 

families live healthier 

lives. His desire is to help 

more people experience 

the wonderful benefits of 

chiropractic care. 

Dr. Shalabi lectures 

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various topics including 

health, inspiration, 

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he has given chiropractic 

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hour old to 100 years old. 

Dr. Shalabi is passionate 

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TheraCORE: Treating patients to a healthy life 

TheraCORE Physical 

Therapy was opened in 

2008 by two doctors of 

physical therapy, Jen Bazan 

and Amy Goebbert. 

The goal at TheraCORE 

is to treat our patients effectively, 

using the most 

up to date treatment techniques, 

providing one–onone 

care. When a patient 

comes to TheraCORE for 

treatment, they will be seeing 

the same therapist every 

time. TheraCORE are a 

very manually-based company, 

so its staff’s hands 

will be on the patient in 

order to mobilize the necessary 

muscles and joints 

and provide feedback to 

the patient on appropriate 

posture and technique. 

The practice strongly 

believe in the power of 

self. It wants the patient 

to know exactly why each 

treatment technique is performed 

during the physical 

therapy session and how 

the exercises prescribed 

will help them reach their 

goals. They will give their 

patients the tools they need 

to perform these exercises 

at home, as well as information 

to help make future 

wellness decisions. In addition 

to physical therapy 

services, TheraCORE 

offers massage therapy, 

dietitian services and a 

fitness center, along with 

yoga and pilates classes. 

TheraCORE has three 

conveniently-located clinics 

in Burr Ridge, Westmont 

and Lockport, serving 

the west and southwest 

suburbs of Chicago. Its 

therapists have developed 

solid professional relationships 

with the surrounding 

physicians, which allows 

them to communicate effectively 

regarding patient’s 

plan of care. 

ThereCORE sees a variety 

of orthopedic diagnoses 

including low back 

pain, total joint replacements, 

rotator cuff injuries, 

dizziness, neck pain 

and sports related injuries. 

It is in network with most 

major medical plans, and 

also accepts workers’ compensation 

cases, care credit 

and self-pay patients. It 

also offers a non-interest 

payment option for any 

costs that go beyond insurance 

coverage. 

TheraCORE is founded 

on the belief that people 

who are hurting can be 

helped, and to educate patients 

to reach their health, 

fitness and life goals. To 

motivate its patients, each 

year it organizes an event 

to raise money for a designated 

charity. This year, it 

will host an indoor triathlon 

at its Burr Ridge facility 

located in Five Seasons 

Family Sports Club. All 

proceeds from the event 

will benefit Ronald Mc- 

Donald House Charities 

of Chicagoland and Northwest 

Indiana. The triathlon 

will consist of three timed 

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spin bikes) and 15 minute 

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New Year’s resolutions 

for a healthier You 

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New Year’s resolutions 

can be a double-edged 

sword. While many of us 

feel inspired to make goals 

to improve our health, happiness 

and wellbeing, we 

often find the changes hard 

to sustain, and sometimes 

end up reverting back to 

old practices. 

Check out these tips for 

starting and maintaining a 

healthier lifestyle. 

For more information 

call (708) 326-9170 ext. 16 

or visit 

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Baby Steps 

Many people start a new 

year hoping to improve 

their fitness routines and 

eating habits, and quickly 

become discouraged when 

results aren’t immediate. 

Instead of cancelling your 

new gym membership and 

opting for a box of chocolates 

by Valentine’s Day, 

set achievable and realistic 

goals to stay on track. 

If losing weight is the 

objective, aim for 10 

pounds instead of 50. If 

you succeed at losing the 

first 10, celebrate and 

make a new goal. 

Instead of adopting an 

extreme diet, cut back 

on one snack a day or incorporate 

a smoothie as a 

healthy meal replacement. 

Use ingredients like fresh 

fruit, dark leafy greens, 

flax or chia seeds -- even 

savory vegetables like 

beets -- the possibilities 

are endless. 

Fuel Up to Get Fit 

Sticking to fitness goals 

takes the right fuel. Eating 

whole foods instead of 

processed foods will give 

you more and longer-lasting 

energy. Plus, a wholefood 

diet is more simple 

and sustainable than restrictive 

calorie counting 

or elimination diets. 

Powering your body 

with snacks like low-fat 

yogurt topped with granola, 

fresh hummus and 

whole-grain pita, or an apple 

and peanut butter, will 

carry your body through 

a workout and help you 

feel fuller longer. To make 

delicious homemade nut 

butter, throw three cups of 

roasted, unsalted peanuts 

or cashews into a highpowered 

blender like a Vitamix 

machine and blend 

for a minute or so. The 

result is a gooey, good-foryou 

treat that will provide 

ample energy for healthy 

pursuits. 

While grocery shopping, 

stick to the outer perimeter 

of the store and pick up 

nutrient-rich and versatile 

ingredients like avocados, 

chickpeas, bananas, nuts 

and spinach, that can stand 

alone or be mixed into everything 

from healthy salads 

to frozen desserts. 

Indulge Your Sweet Tooth 

Being healthy and eating 

whole foods doesn’t 

mean you have to sacrifice 

your sweet tooth. Before 

you plunge into a tub of 

cookie dough, consider 

other ways to curb cravings. 

Make your own, customized 

whole-food ice 

cream without artificial 

colors, flavors or preservatives 

using a blender. 

Varieties like apple pie and 

spiced strawberry will delight 

without guilt. 

Or try a simple sorbet: 

blend two peeled oranges, 

two tablespoons sugar 

and four cups of ice. Use 

a blender with special settings 

for this purpose, such 

as the Vitamix Professional 

Series 750. Its Frozen 

Dessert program, one 

of the machine’s five preprogrammed 

settings, allows 

you to make an easy, 

healthy dessert in minutes. 

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For a healthier new year, 

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diet.



Why hiring a personal trainer is worth it 

It’s a question Kasia 

Topor is often asked. As 

the owner of ProCoreFitness 

in New Lenox, and 

a personal trainer, Kasia 

fields countless inquiries, 

but this is her favorite. 

“People ask: Why can’t 

I just work out on my 

own? Does it make a difference?” 

Topor said. 

Yes, it makes a big difference. 

Here’s why: 

Motivation: Many people 

start a fitness regime 

with a lot of enthusiasm, 

but as their motivation 

wanes, so does their success. 

“A personal trainer is 

like a personal cheerleader,” 

said Topor. “We are 

here to encourage you, 

applaud your accomplishments 

and give you a pep 

talk when needed.” 

Accountability: It’s 

easy to sleep in and ignore 

that workout you had 

planned to do, but when 

you have an appointment 

with a trainer, there are no 

excuses. The more you 

show up, the more success 

you will see. 

Professional Advice: 

Fitness goes beyond the 

gym, which is why Kasia 

and her team of trainers 

dispense more than workout 

advice. 

“Everyone has different 

lifestyles and needs,” 

Topor said. “We get to 

know our clients to help 

them get the results they 

want.” 

Whether you are a workout 

warrior or just starting 

out, ProCoreFitness has 

four experienced trainers 

dedicated to helping you. 

The ProCore Trainers & 

Their Advice for the Holidays 

[hed] 

Kasia: Owner of Pro- 

Core, mother of three, with 

more than 20 years of fitness 

industry experience. 

“We only have one life. 

Enjoy the moments and 

get right back on track 

after the holidays.” 

Carrie: Co-owner of 

ProCore, mother of two, 

registered nurse and administrator. 

“Focus on the people 

rather than the food.” 

Crystal: Mother of two, 

Girls Scout leader, member 

of the service team unit 

for New Lenox. 

“Don’t deprive yourself, 

just stay on track during 

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New Lenox man’s 

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Jim Salerno had chronic heartburn 

that just wouldn’t go away. His doctor 

referred him to an expert in digestive diseases 

to see if there was something more 

serious going on. There was. 

While performing an upper endoscopy, 

Dr. Kamran Ayub, medical director of the 

Advanced Endoscopy Center at Silver 

Cross Hospital, suspected the 69-yearold 

New Lenox man had gastroesophageal 

reflux disease or GERD and Barrett’s 

esophagus, a serious complication 

brought on by chronic heartburn along 

with years of smoking. But that wasn’t 

all. Dr. Ayub also found a small nodule in 

the esophagus, that he suspected was carcinoma 

esophagus. 

“In Barrett’s esophagus, normal tissue 

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food from the mouth to the stomach 

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However, if left untreated, it can lead 

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a serious, potentially fatal cancer of the 

esophagus.” 

The biopsy confirmed Dr. Ayub’s suspicions. 

Salerno did indeed have esophageal 

cancer. In December 2015, Dr. Ayub 

took Salerno back to Silver Cross Hospital 

where he removed the cancerous cells 

from Salerno’s esophagus, performing a 

special procedure called endoscopic resection. 

“Fortunately, we caught it early and 

I was able to resect the tumor using advanced 

endoscopy techniques,” he said. 

While Salerno was under sedation, Dr. 

Ayub also treated the Barrett’s esophagus 

using radiofrequency ablation (RFA) 

therapy to minimize the risk of the cancer 

returning in the future. He inserted a 

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thin flexible tube through Salerno’s mouth 

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and power to remove a thin layer of 

diseased tissue. Less than one second of 

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“Endoscopic ablation with RFA allows 

me to provide a controlled amount of heat 

to the diseased tissue which in turn minimizes 

any injury to healthy esophagus 

tissue,” Dr. Ayub said. “Once the tissue 

is removed, normal healthy tissue grows 

within three to four weeks.” 

Since then, Salerno had two more outpatient 

endoscopies with biopsy to make 

sure that the cancer and effects of Barrett’s 

esophagus has not returned. Today, 

Salerno remains cancer-free. 

More than 20 million Americans experience 

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Vitality helps local woman live healthier 

Trying to lose weight 

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Tiffanee Fouts was a 

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Ingalls patient is second in world to enroll in 

immunotherapy study for advanced colon cancer 

Michelle Burnett of Palos Heights recently 

became the second person in the 

world to enroll in a breakthrough research 

study that uses immunotherapy to tap into 

the body’s own ability to fight advanced 

colorectal cancer. 

And it happened right here at Ingalls 

Cancer Care. 

Approximately 360 patients in all will 

take part in this worldwide Phase III study 

sponsored by F. Hoffman-La Roche Ltd. 

Ingalls is the only hospital in Illinois – 

and one of only a few in the Midwest – 

to offer the trial. As a result, people from 

neighboring states routinely contact Ingalls 

Cancer Research about it. 

A number of patients have already been 

enrolled since it debuted in the summer, 

and most are tolerating the treatment well. 

For 56-year-old Burnett, that is nothing 

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spread to her lymph nodes in 2015, Burnett’s 

doctors told her she was out of options 

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But that all changed when she came to 

Ingalls Cancer Care at a friend’s recommendation. 

“When you’re given a diagnosis like I 

was, you want to find a really good place 

to go,” she said. “As soon as I stepped 

into Ingalls, I knew it was where I should 

do my treatment.” 

Unfortunately, her body didn’t react 

well to the powerful chemotherapy treatments 

she initially received, and she had 

to stop them. 

“Thank God, the doctors at Ingalls are 

involved in clinical trials,” she adds. “I 

was absolutely non-functional. I couldn’t 

drive my car; I was hospitalized for pain 

because the disease was worsening, and 

the chemotherapy wasn’t working for 

me.” 

That’s when Mark Kozloff M.D., Medical 

Director of Ingalls Cancer Care, and 

cancer research nurse Joy Vlamakis, 

R.N., told her about the new study at Ingalls. 

The difference in Burnett after just 

four treatments was like “night and day.” 

“I remember calling Joy and saying, 

‘Oh my God, I feel like normal,’” she 

said. “This was the first time in a year and 

a half that I felt so good because of these 

treatments. The real miracle came when 

I had my scan done after four treatments 

and found out that not only did my disease 

improve overall by 36 percent, but 

that one of the tumors in my liver completely 

disappeared. That’s why I wanted 

to go to Ingalls, and that’s what they can 

accomplish for you.” 

About the Study 

The Phase III clinical trial 

(NCT02788279) is studying three different 

chemotherapy regimens –regorafenib, 

the standard treatment, to cobimetinib 

plus atezolizumab and atezolizumab 

monotherapy. At the American Society 

of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting 

in Chicago in June, researchers reported 

that the combination of cobimetinib and 

atezolizumab was well tolerated and demonstrated 

promising results. 

To enroll in the study, participants must 

be at least 18 years of age, have locally 

advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer, 

and have had at least two previous rounds 

of chemotherapy. 

“Colorectal cancer was once considered 

unresponsive to immunotherapy,” 

Dr. Kozloff said. “The immune system 

is the body’s natural defense against disease, 

but cancer cells have a way of inhibiting 

the immune system. Immunotherapy 

agents help unleash the immune system’s 

potential to fight them off in certain types 

of cancer. 

“These are the hot drugs in cancer care 

right now,” he said. “And I’m proud to 

say we’ve been investigating and using 

these treatments at Ingalls for several 

years now.” 

Ingalls currently offers immunotherapy 

treatments for malignant melanoma, certain 

types of lung cancer, and kidney cancer, 

and is investigating immunotherapy 

agents to treat esophageal and gastrointestinal/stomach 

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Orangetheory transforms bodies 

through science, interval training 

Coming in February 

There’s a new fitness 

option in town and it’s 

completely backed by science. 

Orangetheory Fitness 

Frankfort recently 

opened it’s doors and there 

is no denying that body 

transformations are taking 

place. 

At Orangetheory, members 

move through three 

different stations around 

the studio: treadmill running, 

rowing and weight 

training. In most classes, 

they can expect to spend 

half the time on the treadmill 

running intervals at 

different speeds and inclines. 

For the weight lifting 

portion of class, personal 

stations are set up 

with all the weights, medicine 

balls, steps and TRX 

straps needed to complete 

the block. An instructor 

demonstrates the exercises, 

but video played on 

overhead TV screens also 

depict the moves, showing 

how many reps to do 

per set. The dual guidance 

aims to take the guessing 

game out of what to do 

next when members space 

out or lose count while exercising. 

“It’s 100 percent fullbody 

in nature,” Morgan 

Curry (aka Coach Mo), 

Orangetheory fitness 

Frankfort’s Head Coach, 

said. “It’s weight and resistance 

training, it’s core 

exercise, its high cardio, 

it’s rowing — it’s as much 

as we can do in over the 

course of an hour to keep 

you moving.” 

To optimize fat burning, 

members wear heart 

rate monitors during the 

workout. The 60-minute 

interval-based class is designed 

to help their heart 

rates reach the target “orange” 

zone for at least 12 

to 20 minutes. 

“When you’re doing 

things in an intervallic 

way and taking yourself up 

to a higher level of cardio, 

we call it the anaerobic 

threshold— where it gets 

to be 84 or 85 percent of 

your maximum heart rate. 

That’s what we call the orange 

zone,” Curry said. 

Getting in the orange 

zone produces what exercise 

scientists call the 

“EPOC” effect, excess 

post-exercise oxygen consumption— 

known as the 

afterburn. 

“EPOC occurs when 

our bodies require excess 

oxygen after a workout in 

order to return ourselves 

to our normal physiologic 

steady state,” Curry said. 

“The best way to think of 

EPOC is a way for your 

body to pay off an ‘oxygen 

debt’ after an intense 

workout. This is why our 

bodies are able to burn 

more calories after working 

out.” 

Besides the extra calorie 

boost from EPOC, research 

continues to suggest 

the health benefits of 

interval training. 

A study published in the 

April 2016 edition of the 

journal PLOS One found 

as little as one minute of 

intensive exercise had the 

same endurance, muscle 

function and insulin resistance 

benefits as a 45-minute 

continuous workout at 

the same pace. 

“Our members like 

watching their heart rates 

progress on the overhead 

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members motivated,” Coowner 

Adryenne Hearne- 

Alvarez said. 

“They like the fact that 

they can see their names 

on a monitor,” Hearne- 

Alvarez said. “Our members 

like to see where they 

stand. When there in a 

gray zone, they know they 

need to push a little harder, 

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Hearne-Alvarez said the 

fitness coaches help keep 

the members on track 

The company said its 

sweat session can burn 

up to 1,000 calories, and 

many of its members can 

attest to the regimen’s results. 

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Healthy eating habits and gym 

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ensures consistency. Set aside 

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head to a local trampoline park, 

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7. Make a Matrix. Planning 

fun activities increases the 

chance you will keep up the 

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Hidden buildup in 

clothes dryer vent 

is fire hazard 

Most people know they 

need to clean their dryer 

lint tray between each cycle, 

but what lurks behind 

the wall is just as important 

for safety and avoiding fire 

traps, as well as fully efficient 

dryer performance. 

Joe Enzenberger, owner 

of Dryer Vent Wizard, 

opened his New Lenoxbased 

business in 2009. 

Lint is the villain - lint 

that has been allowed to 

build up and linger too 

long in the dryer exhaust 

vent. 

It is estimated by the 

U.S. Consumer Product 

Safety Commission and 

the U.S. Fire Administration 

that 15,500 fires associated 

with clothes dryers 

occur annually. These fires 

account for an average of 

20 deaths, 370 injuries and 

more than $88 million in 

property damage. “Failure 

to clean the dryer vent” 

was the leading factor cited 

in U.S. Fire Administration 

reports. 

“It is something very 

few people know about or 

think about,” said Enzenberger, 

whose company 

specializes in dryer vent 

cleaning, repair, alteration 

and installation. “It is 

the leading cause of dryer 

fires.” 

Lint accumulation also 

can cause dryers to stop 

working or to work inefficiently. 

A dryer vent 

clogged with lint can add 

as much as $18 to $24 per 

month to energy costs. 

“Improper venting causes 

problems, as well,” he said. 

“The dryer exhaust duct and 

connections should be made 

of rigid metal or semi-rigid 

metal and secured with metal 

heat-resistant tape rather 

than duct tape. I often find 

plastic or foil accordiontype 

material, which can 

easily trap lint and is more 

susceptible to kinks and 

crushing.” 

Warning signs include: 

• Clothes are taking 

more than one cycle to dry, 

especially jeans & towels. 

• No lint visible on lint 

screen. 

• Dryer repeatedly stops 

during a cycle. 

• Clothes have moldy 

smell after dry cycle. 

• Clothes are very hot after 

a dry cycle. 

• The top of your dryer 

hot to the touch while running. 

• There’s excess lint left 

on your clothing. 

“This has been a consumer 

education process, 

but it’s hard to get the 

word out,” Enzenberger 

said. “Most don’t call until 

they have a serious problem 

with their dryer.” 

He suggests people 

treat clothes dryers as a 

household item in need of 

regular maintenance. Consumers 

can protect dryer 

performance and promote 

safety by cleaning the lint 

screen between each use, 

ensuring the connection 

between the dryer and 

wall is made of compliant 

material and remains 

un-kinked, and having the 

dryer exhaust duct cleaned 

regularly. Dryer manufacturers 

recommend inspection 

and cleaning at least 

annually. 

Now is a great time to 

have an inspection and 

cleaning of clothes dryers 

and dryer vent systems. 

Another important tip: 

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The consequences of hearing loss 

Many people are aware 

that their hearing has deteriorated 

but are reluctant to 

seek help. Perhaps they do 

not want to acknowledge 

the problem, are embarrassed 

by what they see as 

a weakness, or believe that 

they can “get by” without 

using a hearing aid. And, 

unfortunately, too many 

wait years, even decades, 

to address the effects of 

hearing loss before getting 

treatment. 

But time and again, research 

demonstrates the 

considerable effects of 

hearing loss on development 

as well as negative 

social, psychological, 

cognitive and health effects 

of untreated hearing 

loss. Each can have farreaching 

implications that 

go well beyond hearing 

alone. In fact, those who 

have difficulty hearing can 

experience such distorted 

and incomplete communication 

that it seriously 

impacts their professional 

and personal lives, at times 

leading to isolation and 

withdrawal. 

The effects of untreated 

hearing loss 

Studies have linked untreated 

hearing loss effects 

to: irritability, negativism 

and anger, fatigue, tension, 

stress and depression 

avoidance or withdrawal 

from social situations, social 

rejection and loneliness, 

reduced alertness and 

increased risk to personal 

safety, impaired memory 

and ability to learn new 

tasks, reduced job performance 

and earning power, 

diminished psychological, 

and overall health. 

Hearing loss is not just 

an ailment of old age. It 

can strike at any time and 

any age, even childhood. 

For the young, even a mild 

or moderate case of hearing 

loss could bring difficulty 

learning, developing 

speech and building the 

important interpersonal 

skills necessary to foster 

self-esteem and succeed in 

school and life. 

At South Suburban 

Hearing Health Center, the 

mission is to help educate 

the public about hearing 

loss, and promote the importance 

of prevention 

and treatment. On their 

website, interested parties 

will find basic information 

about hearing loss, including 

advances in diagnosis 

and treatment, a review of 

different hearing aids, and 

resources for medical care 

and financial assistance. 

For those who think they 

or a loved one suffers from 

hearing loss, do not delay 

another day. Anyone can 

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first step toward a world of 

better hearing. 

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Local dentist serves victims of violence 

For Dr. Lena Halikias, dentistry goes 

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Undiagnosed thyroid 

dysfunction causes weight 

gain, depression 

Research suggests 

there is an estimated 20 

million cases of undiagnosed 

hypothyroidism 

in the U.S., a chronic 

condition that causes 

abnormal production of 

thyroid hormones affecting 

the body’s metabolic 

processes. 

Researchers regard a 

lack of comprehensive 

testing in mainstream 

medical practices as one 

of the main culprits to so 

many being undiagnosed. 

“Traditional medical 

approaches to thyroid 

conditions are over 50 

years old,” said Dr. Stephen 

Beyer. “It only recognizes 

one type of thyroid 

malfunction, when 

in actuality there are 24 

specific ways the thyroid 

can be dysfunctional. In 

most instances, individuals 

seeking treatment are 

receiving outdated care 

and are not being diagnosed 

properly.” 

Through advancements 

in medical understanding 

and approaches, most 

thyroid problems can be 

managed well if properly 

diagnosed and treated. A 

lot of times this can be 

done naturally, without 

any harmful drugs or side 

effects. 

Diagnosed with a lowfunctioning 

thyroid condition 

at the age of 18, 

Corey suffered from insomnia, 

weight gain, depression 

and moodiness 

for over a decade before 

finding relief with a natural, 

functional medicine 

“Traditional medical approaches 

to thyroid conditions are over 

50 years old” 

Dr. Stephen Beyer 

approach used by Dr. 

Beyer. 

“For years, I felt like 

there was a film over 

my eyes and life,” Corey 

said. “Ever since this new 

treatment, that film has 

been lifted. The weight 

started falling right off, I 

slept better, and the pressure 

was gone – It’s been 

life changing.” 

When asked what 

makes his methods so 

different from general 

procedures, Dr. Beyer 

attributes research advancements, 

new methods 

and a more natural, 

functional approach. 

“What we do is 

unique,” Dr. Beyer said. 

“We do proper testing — 

not guessing — to find 

out what is really going 

on with your body. Then 

we focus on fixing the 

cause, not covering the 

symptoms.” 

The difference? Proper 

testing and a very powerful 

functional medicine 

approach in the treatment 

of thyroid conditions. 

This approach has given 

relief to many who have 

suffered for years under 

the traditional drug/hormone 

approach. 

Alice suffered from a 

variety of symptoms including 

weight gain, fatigue, 

vertigo, and brain 

fog. She started seeing 

results immediately after 

seeking treatment at Beyer 

Chiropractic Center in 

Frankfort. 

“My kids are excited 

to have their mom back,” 

Alice said. “My husband 

is excited to have his wife 

back, and I’m excited to 

have my life back. And it 

was all done in a 16 week 

program.” 

Common symptoms 

of thyroid conditions include: 

Fatigue, difficulty 

managing weight gain/ 

loss, cold hands and/or 

feet, heart palpitations, 

difficult or infrequent 

bowel movements, depression, 

insomnia, lack 

of motivation, night 

sweats, mental sluggishness, 

thinning hair/ hair 

falling out, and dryness 

of skin and/or scalp. 

For persons interested 

in learning more about 

thyroid conditions and a 

functional medicine treatment 

approach, Dr. Beyer 

is having a free informational 

workshop in-office 

on Wednesday, Jan. 18 

at 6:30 p.m. There is 

no charge, but seating is 

limited so you must call 

(815) 469-8500 to reserve 

a seat. The office is conveniently 

located off La- 

Grange Road in Frankfort 

across from Alsip Nursery. 

Submitted by Beyer Chiropractic, 

9645 Lincolnway 

Lane, suite 112 in Frankfort. 


www.beyerchiro.com or call 

(815) 469-8500.



“… If you are serious about 

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Do you want to be more active but just don’t have the energy? 

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successful! It's changed my life...!” ~Susie 

“When I first came to Dr. Beyer I was frustrated with fatigue, inability to lose weight and struggling with a newly diagnosed 

Hashimoto’s (disease)… My hairdresser extoled this great find right here in Tinley Park and encouraged me to see Dr. Beyer. 

After my initial assessment I felt great. I felt I landed in the right place, that my issues were heard and that they would be resolved… 

I kept my end goal in mind and was meticulous in following the program… I’ve lost a total of 33 pounds in 77 days. 

That is awesome! … I highly recommend it. I am astounded at how I feel!” ~Loretta 

To RSVP 

Please call or 

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