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An Opportunity of aLifetime!By: Mary Richard / Health FitnessNo matter what your political affiliation is,this column is of interest to everyone. Lastmonth I was invited to Washington, DC. It was a chance of a lifetime.I was a guest of Congresswoman Susie Lee and asked to speak onthe exorbitant cost of prescription drugs. Let me explain how this cameabout.When Pain Affects YourQuality of LifeBy: Kyo Mitchell / A Healthier YouNo one should have to endure chronic pain.Having treated pain for decades, I learnedthat it is not simply the physical suffering that affects the person’squality of life. It can go much deeper and can have far more profoundeffects on a person’s life.If you suffer from chronic pain, how many of the following apply toyou?1. Do you no longer participate in activities (golf, tennis, hiking,travel) you once enjoyed because of the pain?2. Do you spend less time with family and friends because the painlimits you?3. Are you exhausted, frustrated or stressed from constantly havingto deal with pain?4. Does the pain keep you from sleeping soundly, eating or simplydoing necessary activities such as shopping or cleaning the house?While drugs may help “manage” the pain, for those suffering fromchronic pain, especially severe pain, is this all you truly want?There are two principles which many people may not realize.I’ve been a volunteer at AARP’s state office in Henderson. Last year Iwas asked to video my personal story of the high cost of ear drops due toa chronic ear infection. The cost: $100 for a week’s worth of drops - andthat was a generic brand!As I need to visit my ear specialist on a regular basis, it would costme about $400 a month to keep the infection in check. My video wentnationally and the Congresswoman contacted the AARP office toinquire if I wanted to join her in Washington as her guest. Of course Isaid YES!Arrangements were made to fly me out to DC. My next day wasfilled with a private tour of the Capitol, interviews at Susie Lee’s office,another private tour of the Library of Congress, receptions meeting thedignitaries of Congress, and then photos with House Speaker NancyPelosi.The President’s State of the Union address began at 9 pm andcompleted at 10:30 pm. I was then escorted back to my hotel and flewback home the next dayThe experience is one that I will remember for the rest of my life. Iwalked the halls of Congress, feeling the vibes of our forefathers, viewingauthentic documents of our country and proud to be an American!Should any reader want to add the visit to Washington, DC on thetheir “bucket list” - I highly recommend it! My only wish is that I couldhave had a bit longer to visit, but I certainly will return.POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND HAPPY HEALTH TO ALL!Mary Richard is a long term supporter of senior fitness. Sheteaches Zumba, toning and dance classes throughout the Las VegasValley. She can be reached at zumbaqueen@cox.net.36March 20201. The body is extraordinarily complex. No doctor fully understandsit and nociception (the sense of pain) is one phenomenon we stillcannot fully explain.2. Each type of doctor will use the tools he/she was trained touse to attempt to resolve a medical problem. However, they may notunderstand all the possible available tools and approaches available.A surgeon understands the benefits of surgery but may notunderstand how chiropractic adjustments may correct the sameproblem simply because he was never trained in that specialty. A painmanagement physician understands how to prescribe pain killers butmay not understand how acupuncture can treat the same cases withoutprescribing drugs.Similarly, chiropractors and acupuncturists may not fully understandhow certain surgical techniques may benefit a specific case. The bottomline: When a doctor tells you there is nothing else they can do for you,he/she is speaking within their area of expertise. There may be otheroptions to give you a better quality of life.Dr. Kyo Mitchell served as faculty at Bastyr University in Seattleand Wongu University in Las Vegas for over a decade. Dr. Mitchellpractices in Summerlin and can be reached at 702-481-6216 orrkyomitchell@gmail.com.
High MaintenanceBy: Susan Goldfein / Susan’s Unfiltered WitThis will be short and sweet because I have torun off to a doctor’s appointment.I don’t remember if it’s the dermatologist or theophthalmologist. I’ll have to consult my calendarso I don’t wind up waiting an hour in the wrong office.I also have to check my wallet to make sure I replaced my insurancecard after the last doctor’s visit, and that I have cash, check, or creditcard for the co-pay. Oh, and I’d better verify the status of my underwear,just in case today’s appointment turns out to be with the gynecologist.It is now check-up season.My car also receives regular check-ups. But I take it to one placeand they examine all the moving parts. People, on the other hand, arerequired to see specialists. Hence, I’m spending the equivalent of anentire month rotating among medical offices.I don’t think it’s my imagination, but with every passing year themaintenance lists seems to grow longer. This year, due to shouldersurgery, I added an orthopedist.Last year I added a retinologist, who, after the exam, suggested I seemy ophthalmologist who forwarded me to an optometrist. I also addeda cardiologist. Or was that the year before?Some visits I don’t mind so much. For example, seeingthe dermatologist is definitely less stressful than a visit to thegastroenterologist. After all, the only preparation required is that Iremove my makeup, rather than the contents of my intestines.The radiologist’s office was kind enough to send me a letter to remindme it was time for my annual mammogram. I’m not sure whether Iwill squeeze that in (pun intended) before or immediately after I seethe dentist.I also have a podiatrist on the payroll, but he had his turn last month.The periodontist shall have to wait until next month. And I better get tothat orthopedist before he leaves for vacation.Don’t get me wrong. I’m not complaining, only observing. I’mgrateful that, so far, all outcomes have been good. And I shall continueto do what it takes to keep it that way.I just don’t understand how someone who feels so young could havebody parts that are apparently so old. (Except for my left shoulder,which is brand new!)Susan Goldfein’s newest book, How to Complain When There’sNothing to Complain About, is available at Amazon.com, BN.com,Read her blog at: www.SusansUnfilteredWit.com. Email Susan:SusanGoldfein@aol.com.37
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