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A guide to good living in the Brazos Valley

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I had a total hipreplacementreplacementre seven months ago,ago,agbut am still having hip and legleglepain. The worstworstwor pain is downthe side of my leg.leg.le I followedthe doctor’s instructions tothe letter and didn’t overdoerdoer itduring rehab. I’ve been back tothe doctor,doctor,doctor but theytheythe can’t findanything wrong.ong.ong I don’t wantto go on medication. Whatother options do I have? JB,Hilltop

JB, thanks for thequestion. My response willbe relevant to anyone whohas had surgery (e.g., kneereplacements, back surgeryand so on).Any timeyou havehavehatraumato yourbody, youare likelyto developtightmusclesfromguardingthe injuredarea and from scar tissue.Surgery is a type of trauma,which can result in tightmuscles and trigger points,not only in the surgicalarea but within supportingsoft tissue structures inother areas of the body.

As I mentioned in a priorarticle, trigger points cancause radiating pain thatcould appear in places otherthan the surgical location.For instance, if you arehavinghavingha leg pain followinghip surgery,ery,ery this is mostlikely due to the existenceof trigger points along themuscle bands. Despite the factthat you faithfully followedyour surgeon’s and rehabstaff’staff’staf s instructions, yourbody may havehaveha tightenedto such an extent thatstretching exercises alonewon’t solve the problem.Trigger points can persistuntil specifically addressedwith manual techniques. Inaddition, differdifferdif ent surgeonshavehaveha differdifferdif ent protocolsfor post-surgical patientsand each surgery can bedifferdifferdif ent due to the patient’sunique situation. In mostcases following surgery,ery,eryyou will be progressed fromsimple stretches and rangeof motion exercises to anemphasis on strengtheningthe muscles. Immediatelyafter surgery,ery,ery you will bemoving, but the emphasiswill be on reducing pain andswelling and ensuring your

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Organize and strategizeThe first point about organization

is to sort out what has to bememorized from what you alreadyknow or can figure out. This greatlyreduces the brain’s workload. Next,you should manipulate the learningmaterial so it can be learned in smallchunks. Learning begins with what isheld in working memory,memory,memory and humanworking-memory capacity is verysmall. Remember the phone numberexample? Most brains can’t hold morethan seven digits inworking memory,memory,memory andinforinforinf mation that is notrehearsed in workingmemory cannot beturned into lastingmemory.

Next developan approach to thelearning task. Don’tjust plan to review the inforinforinf mationand hope that rote memory will beeffectieffectief vefectivefecti . That is what most studentsdo and why so many struggle inschool, especially in college. Thelearning strategy should includeidentifying cues and associations withwhat you already know. Brains learnby associating what they alreadyknow with new knowledge. Suchassociations work best when they areexplicit and when they are in the form

of mental images.The learning strategy should

include spacing rehearsals out overtime. Even “memory athletes” whoare skilled enough to compete inmemory competitions say that anitem has to be rehearsed at least fivefivefitimes to “stick.”

Strengthen the key mentalskills

As I havehaveha mentioned in variousearlierearlierear columns, these includesuch brain executiveecutiveecuti functions aspracticing focused attention (yogais good for that), mindfulness (self-awareness), forcing yourself to holditems in working memory throughrehearsal, engaging in challengingmental tasks and self-discipline.Making yourself more disciplineddevelops the brain’s executiveecutiveecuti controlfunctions and improves your abilityto be in charge of your life. One studyof 97 clinically depressed patients hasshown that their mental disciplineis diminished, even during periodswhen they are in remission.

Use mnemonicsMy book, Memory Power 101

(Skyhorse Publishing) and my e-bookfor students, Better Grades, LessEffoEffoEf rt (Smashwords.com), explain

a large array of tips and tricks thatmake memorizing easier. The best ofthese havehaveha you create visual imagesto associate with what you are tryingto remember. One approach is to linkthese images in a story line that yousee in your mind’s eye, like a play.Suppose you want to remember to geteggs, bread, celery and chicken. First,re-sequence the items as they wouldbe encountered as you walk througha familiar grocery store. Then picturethe sequence as follows:

1. You enter the store via thebakery section, where you pictureyourself picking up a loaf of bread.

2. The next section is for freshveggies, where you pick up celery.EnvisionEnvisionEn your lunch will be a celerysandwich.

3. Next is the meat section whereyou want chicken to fry for supper.EnvisionEnvisionEn a chicken pecking away atyour celery sandwich.

4. Next is the area where you pickup eggs. EnvisionEnvisionEn the chicken layingeggs while it pecks away at yourcelery sandwich.

5. … and so on.A most powerful permutation

of imaging is to “nail down”mental-image associations byanchoring those to specific physicallocations that you visualize in three

dimensional space. Note how this wasdone in the example above

If the objects are very familiar,miliar,miliar youcan link an image of any item to beremembered to your mental image ofa specific piece of furniture. Supposeyou want to remember your “to-do”list for tomorrow: finish an over-duereport, ask the boss for a raise, meetJohn for lunch, call Jason on thephone and swing by the hardwarestore on the way home to get a gardenhose. You might:

1. Imagine entering through thefront door and seeing the reportslipped under the door.

2. Then see the doormat, whereyou picture the boss sitting in Buddhafashion on the mat.

3. Then you see the floor lamp,where you envisionenvisionen it sitting next to acommode (john) where your barbecuelunch is being flushed.

4. Next you see the recliner chairnext to the lamp and envisionenvisionen a bluejaybird and a baby jay (“jay + son”)trying to talk into a telephone.

5. Finally, you see the throw rugunder the chair and see it gettingflooded with a soaker hose.

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“It costs $7,000 per familyunit to open your mouth incourt.”

That is how local familylawlawla attorneyWendyWooddescribed a return to court toresolve parenting disputes inthis column two years ago. Idoubt the cost has gone down.

A local therapist tells methat she wishes there was abetter waywaywa to divodivodi rce. Thetraditional process is bringingdivodivodi rced parents to her officeofficeof ,where they battle over theirchildren.She wasthrilledto hearabout thecollaborativetivetilawlawla divodivodi rceprocess.

Thecollaborativetivetidivodivodi rcemethod is customized tofamily needs. Parents can planahead for children’s costs,like vacations, camps, firstvehicles and sports. Parentslearn how to communicateand cooperate about sharingtime with their children.Several couples havehaveha told methey communicate better aftertheir collaborativetiveti divodivodi rcethan in the years beforbeforbef e it.The process fosters openand honest communication.This is in markemarkemar d contrast totraditional divodivodi rce methods,which are intended to beadveadvead rsarial. Those processescan foster emotional pain andexpensiveexpensiveexpensi court visits long

after the divodivodi rce.Unlike a traditional

divodivodi rce, where the judge maymaymabe determining the propertysettlement and child custodyissues, collaborativetiveti lawlawlaenables couples to createunique settlements tailoredto their family needs. Inthe courthouse, the judgehas a set of rules that mustbe strictly followed, plusother guidelines that areroutinely followed in everycase. The judge knows heor she cannot be reversed ifthe statutory guidelines arefollowed. Thereforeforef e, after atrial, couples are stuck with“one size fits all” judicialdecisions. In contrast, duringthe collaborativetiveti lawlawla process,couples can customizethe provisions to fit theirparticular circumstances.

In a collaborativetiveti divodivodi rce,you and your spouse havehavehacontrol over your divodivodi rce.You can havehaveha privaprivapri cy andconfidentiality that is notavailable in a traditionallitigated divodivodi rce. In court, youmaymayma havehaveha to be on the witnessstand and saysaysa things that cannever be erased. Every wordin the trial is public record.But then a collaborativetivetilawlawla divodivodi rce can be moredifficultdifficultdif because you takeresponsibility for your owndecisions. You cannot passthe buck and later blame thejudge. You havehaveha to be matureenough to talk things through,even when it’s painful. Youboth havehaveha to act like grownups.

Collaborativetiveti lawlawla has fourmain characteristics:

• Safe environment.environment.en Youand your attorneys pledge notto go to court. Your goals toget through the collaborativetivetilawlawla process are aligned withthat of your attorneys. If youdrop out, so do they. Thismeans you can speak openlyin the meetings becausenothing you saysaysa will be usedagainst you in a courtroom.

• Transparency. You bothagree to be honest, sharing allinforinforinf mation openly. This savesavesa syou a lot of money and speedsalong the process because youdon’t need an expensiveexpensiveexpensi andslow discovery process. Yourneutral financial professionalexamines all the financial dataand savesavesa s you the expense ofhiring dueling experts.

• Privacy. Your privaprivapri te liferemains privaprivapri te. If you havehavehamade mistakes, they are notexposed in a public record.Collaborativetiveti lawlawla is not aboutlooking backward with anger,er,ershame and regret. It is allabout moving forward to anew normal.

• Customization.

Collaborativetiveti lawlawlaprofessionals make it theirgoal to help you design thesolutions that fit your family’sneeds. You can agree toresolutions that a judge is notallowed by the lawlawla to order.

The collaborativetiveti approachis divodivodi rce done differdifferdif ently.You and your spouse get aneutral divodivodi rce coach whoprovides support for thevariety of emotions thatoften accompany divodivodi rce. Shewill help you find stabilityand take your time to fullyunderstand your choices.If you havehaveha minor children,your divodivodi rce coach will helpyou practice your new co-parenting skills and schedulesbeforbeforbef e the divodivodi rce is final. Ifyour children’s shared timedoesn’t work out as well asyou two had anticipated, youget to try another schedulebeforbeforbef e you become officiallofficiallof yunmarried. She helps youchoose and settle into thepattern that fits your family.

Your neutral financialprofessional helps you twodevelop a complete andaccurate list of property.She helps you to understand

and discuss finances openly.She provides insight andeducation on the moneyissues – for the negotiationsand for your separatefinancial futures. She worksto keep you both frommakingexpensiveexpensiveexpensi financial mistakes.(Disclosure: I havehaveha been doingthis for several years.)

Your collaborativetivetiattorneys also take a differdifferdif entapproach to your divodivodi rce.They advoadvoad cate and adviseadviseadeach of you, plus they worktogether to bring you twoto your desired resolution.They help you set goals andunderstand the legal issues ofyour situation. Collaborativetivetilawlawla attorneys don’t fight.They don’t waste your moneymanipulating details to gaina few yards. They help eachother and work together tofind the best solutions for yourfamily.

Traditions are a staple ofthis community,community,community but breakingfrom traditional divodivodi rce isa positivepositivepositi option. To see if

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Breast cancer is the second mostcommon cancer among women,second only to lung cancer. One ineight women is expected to developbreast cancer in her lifetime, anda recent survey by the Society forWomen’s Health Research found that22 percent of women named breastcancer as the disease they fear most.The specter of breast cancer makesit no surprise that women are eagerto seek various ways to reduce theirrisks of developing this potentiallydeadly disease.

Though cancer treatmentscontinue to evolve, there remains nocure for breast cancer or any othertypes of cancer. However, thereare steps men and women can taketo reduce their risks of developingbreast cancer. In fact, the NationalCancer Institute says avoiding breastcancer risk factors is the best path toprevention.

• Avoid exposure to radiation.Repeated exposure to radiationtherapy used to treat illnesses likeHodgkin’s disease can increasea person’s risk of breast cancer,particularly if treatments begin at an

early age.

• Keep a healthy weight. Obesityincreases the risk of breast cancer,particularly in postmenopausalwomen. Healthy eating and exercisecan help women control theirweight while reducing their risksof developing breast cancer and anumber of other diseases. Scientistsat The Mayo Clinic believe there is alink between estrogen production infatty breast tissue and breast cancer.

• Get your exercise. Exercisingfour or more hours a week can lowerbreast cancer risk. Exercise neednot be heavy lifting at the gym. Anymoderate physical activity, fromcycling to walking, can be effective.Exercise decreases hormone levelsin the body that can impact breastcancer risk. Some studies indicatesimply walking briskly for one tothree hours per week can reduce awoman’s breast cancer risk by 18percent.

• Eat a low-fat diet. TheWomen’s Intervention NutritionStudy from the National CancerInstitute found that the highestrate of breast cancer reduction wasamong a group of women who ate a

low-fat diet.

• Reduce alcoholconsumption. Various studies haveindicated that women who drinkalcoholic beverages may developcancer at a higher rate. Women whoconsume two to five drinks daily havea greater risk of developing breastcancer than those who abstain from

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To some people, dairy’sreputation for contributing to highcholesterol and weight gain is amisconception that’s hard to let goof. But dairy’s detractors shouldknow the right dairy productsenjoyed in moderation can actuallybe good for your health for a varietyof reasons.

Consuming dairy productsas part of a nutrient-rich diet isimportant for individualsindividualsindi of allages. Dairy products havehaveha manynutrients and vitamins essentialto good health. Calcium, protein,phosphorus, potassium, andsupplemented vitamins A and Dare all nutrients the body needs.Calcium, for example, is necessaryto build and maintain strong bones.

Osteoporosis, a conditionwherein the bones weaken and aremore susceptible to injury,injury,injury canaffectaffectaf anyone, but it is particularlyticularlyticularcommon among women age 50 andolder. The National Institutes ofHealth say as many as half of allwomen and a quarter of men olderthan 50 will break a bone due to

osteoporosis. To keep bones strong,health professionals recommendeating a diet rich in calcium andvitamin D— both of which arefound in dairy products.

Eating low-fatw-fatw-f dairy productscan reduce a person’s risk ofdeveloping cancer. Studies havehavehashown that populations that eata high amount of calcium-richfoods havehaveha a lower incidence ofcolorectal cancer. According tochild health authority Dr. Sears,calcium controls the multiplicationof epithelial cells lining the colon.Fast multiplication of thesecells increases a person’s risk ofdeveloping cancer. The best sourcesof calcium include bony fish anddairy products like yogurt.

Dairy products, especially milk,are also essential for differdifferdif enthealth benefits. Drinking milkhelps protect the enamel surfacesurfacesurfof teeth against acidic substances.This helps prevent tooth decay andweakening enamel.

Milk and other dairy productsmight also help maintain healthyskin.

Dairy also plays a role indigestiveestiveesti health. Consumption ofmilk products may help in reducingacidity in the stomach. Yogurts withactiveactiveacti cultures havehaveha been knownto promote healthy digestion andalleviate occasional irregularity.

IndividualsIndividualsIndi with lactoseintolerance, a food sensitivitysensitivitysensitiwhere there are inadequate levelsof lactase in the body necessaryto break down the lactose sugar indairy products, may avoid dairyfoods. However,er,er inforinforinf mation fromthe Wisconsin Milk MarkeMarkeMar tingBoard says that those with a lactoseintolerance can still handle at leasttwo cups of milk a day if takenwith food and spread throughoutthe day. Research also indicatesthat consuming small amountsof lactose-containing foods mayimprove lactose tolerance over time.

Dairy products, like milk,cheese, yogurt, creams, and evenice cream, can provide much of thedaily recommended allowances ofvital vitamins and minerals. Low-fat dairy products are importantcomponents of a healthy diet.

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One way to attain higherground nutrition-wise is toavoid empty calories -- foodand drinks high in caloriesbut low in nutrients -- whilelimiting your intake ofsaturated and trans fats,cholesterol, sodium, sugar,ar,arand refined grains.

However,er,er you don’t havehavehato eliminate those foods ourbodies seem to cravecravecra . Forinstance, we often think offats as unhealthy, but yourbody needs a limited amountof certain kinds of fat. It givegivegi syou energy and also helpsyour body absorb vitamins,experts say.

On the other hand, fatcontains more than twice asmany calories as protein orcarbohydrates.

High-fatHigh-fatHigh-f foods tend toadd excess calories andlead to weight gain. Excessweight increases your risk ofdeveloping type 2 diabetes,heart disease and otherhealth problems. It alsomakes it more difficultdifficultdif tocontrol these diseases if youalready havehaveha them.

You should limit fats to20 to 35 percent of your dailycalories. If you consume 2,000calories daily, only 400 to 700of the calories should be fromfats.

The number of caloriesfrom fat is listed on packaged-food labels. And most of thefats you consume shouldbe polyunsaturated ormonounsaturated fats. Thesehealthy fats come from liquidvegetable oils, nuts, flaxseed,and fish such as salmon, troutand herring.

At the same time, it’simportant to limit the amountof saturated and trans fatsyou consume.

Saturated fats are foundin beef, cheese, milk, butter,tter,tterice cream and other frozendesserts. Trans fats are foundin margarine, crackers, icingsand French fries, as well assuch sweets as cake, cookiesand doughnuts. Experts sayno more than 10 percent of

your daily calories shouldcome from saturated fats andyou should keep intake oftrans fats as low as possible.

Read “Nutrition Facts” onthe label to choose productsthat contain “0” trans fats.

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• Choose seafood,seafood,seaf leanpoultry (with the skinremoved) or lean cuts ofmeat;

• Trim offoffof any extra fatbeforbeforbef e cooking.

• Limit whole milk andwhole dairy products. Uselow-fatw-fatw-f or fat-free dairyproducts and salad dressings.

• Use non-stick pots andpans, and cook withoutadded fat. If you’re usingbutter or other saturatedfats for cooking, switch tounsaturated vegetable oil or anonfatnonfatnonf cooking spray.

• Avoid frying your food-- broil, roast, bake, stir-fry,-fry,-frysteam, microwaveowaveowa or boil it.

• Season your food withlemon juice, herbs or spicesinstead of butter.

It’s also important to limitthe amount of cholesterolyou consume. People with ahigh level of “bad,” or LDL,cholesterol in their bloodhavehaveha a high risk of heartdisease. You should consumeless than 200 milligrams ofcholesterol daily. Again,read the Nutrition Facts onfood labels to see how muchcholesterol is in the product.

Cholesterol is only inanimal products, so youneedn’t worry about it beingin fruits or vegetables, unlessbutter,tter,tter cheese, cream orsauces and gravies madefrom meat or meat broths areadded.

Limiting sodium intakeis also a good idea. Sodiumis consumed as part of salt.Older adults should limittheir sodium intake to 1,500milligrams daily. That’s abouttwo-thirds of a teaspoonof salt. This helps keepyour blood pressure undercontrol to help lower yourrisk of heart disease, stroke,congestiveestiveesti heart failure andkidney disease.

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Wiener FestFor festivafestivafesti l goers looking for a worthwhile local cause

to support, there’s Wiener Fest on Oct. 5 at Wolf Pen Creekin College Station. The festivafestivafesti l – the Aggieland HumaneSociety’s largest annual fundraiser – raises funds for the careof homeless animals. The event features “Wiener Races,” a5K walk/run, costume contests, kids’ activitiesactivitiesacti , food, drinks,liveliveli music and vendors.

MollyGeorgiades, volunteer boardmember on theWienerFest committee, said the humane society is continuing theformula that has continued to make the festivafestivafesti l a populardraw every year. In recent years, the festivafestivafesti l has drawn5,000 to 6,000 attendees, including many out-of-town and out-of-country patrons, who mostly travetravetra l for the wiener races(dachshund races).

Other popular events, Georgiades said, are the “Wanna“Wanna“W bea Wiener Races,” for breeds other than dachshunds, andthe BarkBarkBar Leader competition. For the BarkBarkBar Leader contest,pet owners submit a photo and story on the humane societywebpage. People then vote for their favofavofa rite BarkBarkBar Leaders(modeled after Aggie Yell Leaders) withdonations.

Each year the humane society selects anAlpha BarkBarkBar Leader,Leader,Leader a Senior BarkBarkBar Leaderand a Junior BarkBarkBar Leader. The dogs appear inmarkemarkemar ting materials and public appearancesfor AHS.

For more inforinforinf mation, visitaggielandhumane.org/events/wienerfest2013.

Texas Mushroom FestivalOn Oct. 12 MadisonvilleMadisonvilleMadison – the mushroom

capital of Texas – will feature the TexasMushroomFestivastivasti l, whichwill include booths,cooking demonstrations, an auto showcaseand a Shitake 5K Run/ Walk.

Camilla Viator,or,or chairwoman of the TexasMushroom Festivastivasti l and director of tourismand markemarkemar ting for the city of MadisonvilleMadisonvilleMadison ,said festivafestivafesti l organizers are adding a grapestomping competition and art show to theevent this year,ar,ar and they havehaveha rearranged theevent logistics in order to accommodate thesteadily-growing auto showcase.

“The attendance gets larger every year,ar,arand we are trying to keep it new and liveliveli ly,”ly,”lysaid Viator,or,or who added that festivafestivafesti l attendancehit 15,000 in recent years – three times thepopulation of MadisonvilleMadisonvilleMadison .

With opening ceremonies at 10 a.m., thefestivafestivafesti l in the downtown area will also featureTexas wines, recipes by celebrity chefs, a KidsZone, more than 200 vendors and stages for

gospel and local talent. Immediately following the close ofthe festivafestivafesti l, MadisonvilleMadisonvilleMadison Sidewalk Cattlemen’s Associationwill set up for its fourth annual Ranch Rodeo. The rodeo willinclude ranch rodeo competitions and for kids -- muttonbustin’ and a stick horse race.

For more inforinforinf mation on the Texas Mushroom Festivastivasti l,visit www.texasmushroomfestivaoomfestivaoomfesti l.com. For more on theMSCA Ranch Rodeo, visit www.sidewalkcattlemens.com.

Other upcoming area festivals include:• Texas Renaissance Festival - Oct. 12 - Dec. 1, at 21778

FM 1774, in Todd Mission.The Texas Renaissance Festivastivasti l is an interactiveinteractiveinteracti theme

parkparkpar that embraces differdifferdif ent eras, including the 16thcentury and beyond. The 55-acre theater is filled with livelivelientertainment, food and professional actors. For moreinforinforinf mation, visit Texrenfest.com.

• 37th Annual Scarecrow Festival - Oct. 12-13 inDowntown Chappell Hill. The festivafestivafesti l features more than 250juried exhibitors (home décor,décor,décor gardening, artists, craftsmen,jewelry,lry,lry clothing, etc.), country-style food, liveliveli entertainmentand music, children’s activitiesactivitiesacti and tours of the historiccommunity. Free admission; $5 parking.parking.par For more details,see www.chappellhillmuseum.org.

• Autumn Art & Texas Wine Festival - Oct. 12-13, in OldTowne Spring. Attendees can enjoy Texas wine and originalart, and visit 150 quaint shops. Free admission; $7 parking.parking.par Aportion of proceeds benefit Knights of Columbus. Visit www.

winefesttexas.com.• Art Outside - Oct. 18-21, at the Apache Pass Event

Center,Center,Center 9112 N. FM 908 in Rockdale. Art Outside is a festivafestivafesti lcombining visual and interactiveinteractiveinteracti art, perforperforperf mance, film, aswell as awide range of music bridging genres, frombluegrassto experimental, hip-hop to dance music. Tickets range from$50 to $130. Admission is free for children under the age of 12.For more, visit www.artoutside.org.

• Senior Fall Fest – Oct. 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. at theAmerican PavilionPavilionPa at Veterans Park, 3101 Harvey Roadin College Station. Event for seniors will include food,entertainment, a cakewalk, door prizes and free givegivegi awaybags. No registration needed. Formore inforinforinf mation, contact979-764-6371 or mrodgers@cstx.gov.

• 14th Annual Wine & Food Festival – Oct. 26 in IndianSpring Park in Waco. The major fundraiser of the HumaneSociety of Central Texas (for(for(f community services, life-savinglife-savinglife-saprograms and day-to-day shelter operations), this festivafestivafesti lfeatures more than 200 wines, samples from more than 30restaurants, liveliveli entertainment, a sports area with beer,beer,beer abarbecue cook-offcook-offcook-of and a “Red Carpet Dog Walk” featuringadoptable shelter dogs, a large silent auction and “Cork“Cork“CorPull.” For more details, see www.wacowinefestivawinefestivawinefesti l.com.

• Brazos Valley Worldfest - Nov. 15 - 16 at Wolf PenCreek Amphitheater in College Station. Organized annuallyby Texas A&M UniveUniveUni rsity and the city of College Station,this community-wide festivafestivafesti l features cultural displays,demonstrations, international cuisine, perforperforperf mances,

children’s crafts and educationalcompetitions. Free admission. For moredetails, visit Brazosvalleyworldfest.org.orldfest.org.or

These fall festivals, outside theBrazos Valley, are worth a longerdrive:

• State Fair of Texas - Sept. 27 - Oct.20, at Fair Park in Dallas. The State Fairof Texas is a showcase of entertainmentexhibits, competitions and creativetiveti friedfood. The theme for this year’s fair is “TheOneandOnly” inhonorof the fair’sofficialofficialofhost, Big Tex. For more inforinforinf mation, visitwww.bigtex.com.

• Wings over Houston Airshow - Oct.26 – 27 at Ellington Airport in Houston.The event features aerial perforperforperf mances,aerobatics, demonstrations and displays,aswell as aTora!Tora!Tora!Re-enactmentof the World War II air power attack onPearlarlar Harbor. The airshow also offersoffersof akids area and food and beverage tents. Formore, visit www.wingsoverhouston.com.

• Wurstfest - Nov. 1 - 10 in Landa Parkin New Braunfels. The festivafestivafesti l featuresfood, dancing, carnivanivani l rides and games,German, Texan and domestic beer,beer,beer specialevents and Alpine and BavaBavaBa rian styleentertainment. See Wurstfest.com.

For more on Texas festivafestivafesti ls, visit www.tourtexas.com, www.funtober.com andwww.texasczechs.com/events.

Several upcoming festivals includeWienerFest, Texas Mushroom Festival

Fall festival time

Top right: An attendee at last year’s Wiener Fest enjoys the day,day,day alongwith threethreethr dogs. Middle, right: Cooks preppreppr arearear food during the 2012Texas MushroomMushroomMushr Festival in Madisonville. Bottom right: An attendeestops at a booth at the 2012 Texas MushroomMushroomMushr Festival.

Center: Dachshundsrace during theWiener Races atlast year’s WienerFest in College Sta-tion. Left, top: Awoman holds herdog at the festival.Middle, left: A dogwears a costume atthe festival. Cos-tume contests arearearpart of the annualfestivities. A mancarries his dog nearthe race track.

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Cancer is a potentially deadly disease that does notdiscriminate based on a person’s age, sex, ethnicity,ethnicity,ethnicity or socialstatus. Though anyone can get cancer,cancer,cancer the National Institute onAging notes that a person’s risk of getting cancer increases withage, even if that person has no family history of cancer. Thatreality highlights the importance of routine cancer screenings formen and women age 50 and older.

While screenings are an important part of detecting andtreating cancer,cancer,cancer those over 50 should know they can take certainmeasures to possibly prevent the onset of cancer. For example,including certain foods as part of a regular diet may be effectieffectief vefectivefecti atpreventing cancer. Though there’s no way to guarantee a personwon’t get cancer,cancer,cancer the following foods may help lower the risk.

• Blueberries:Blueberries may help

prevent the onset of neckand mouth cancers. That’sbecause blueberries are rich inantioxidants, which the AmericanInstitute for Cancer Researchnotes can protect cells from beingdamaged.

• Tomatoes:Tomatoes are loaded with

lycopene, a carotenoid thatnumerous studies havehaveha indicatedcan reduce incidence of cancer,cancer,cancercardiovascular disease and maculardegeneration. These studies havehavehabased their findings on tomatoconsumption and not on the use oflycopene supplements, which mayor may not be effectieffectief vefectivefecti at preventingcancer. Cooked tomatoes canimprove the body’s ability to absorblycopene, further enhancing itsability to protect the body againstcancer.

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of omega-3 fatty acids has been linked to ahost medical benefits, including lowering aperson’s risk of cancer and heart disease.

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• replace salt with herbs,spices and low-sodiumseasonings when you cook,and

• ask for low-sodiumdishes and sauces on the sidewhen eating out.

When you shop, look forfoods labeled “low sodium,”“reduced sodium,” “sodiumfree” or “unsalted.” Readthe Nutrition Facts label tofind out how much sodium aproduct contains. DifferDifferDif ent

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A diet rich in potassiumcan counter the effectseffectsef ofsalt on blood pressure. Olderadults should consume 4,700milligrams of potassium dailyfrom food sources. Sources ofpotassium include vegetablesand fruits such as sweetpotatoes, white potatoes,greens, beans, peas andtomato products. Potassiumis also found in all forms ofyogurt and milk and in suchfish as halibut, Pacific cod,yellow fin tuna and rainbowtrout.

To help control yourcalorie intake, limit foods andbeverages like soft drinksand fruit drinks that are highin added sugars. Replacesweets and soft drinks withlower-calorie, nutrient-densealternativetiveti s like fruits,vegetables and smallerportions of 100 percent juice.Unsweetened tea, low-fatw-fatw-f orfat-free milk and plain wateralso are good choices. Beaware that some products arelow in fat but high in addedsugars.

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If the thought of lounging on abeach for a week isn’t exactly youridea of a memorable vacation, thenyou may enjoy more activity in yourrecreational pursuits.

Many individuals and familiesbrainstorm their getaways well inadvance of taking a trip. A jaunt tothe coast may have satisfied an urgeto wander in years past, but if you’reinterested in something that is a bitmore physical and demanding, youmay want to spend your next daysaway from the office on a more activevacation.

An active vacation is a trip that isbuilt around physical activity. Insteadof keeping the poolside chaise warm,you may be participating in a walkingtour or hiking across a national park.Such vacations provide a respite fromthe daily grind and benefit the mindand body.

Estimates from U.S. News andWorld Report suggest that activetravel accounted for $60 billion invacation spending in 2007. Overthe past half decade, the number ofpeople interested in active vacationshas continued to grow and, as aresult, more destinations are cateringto such vacationers.

Those ready to embark on anactive vacation can choose from ahost of options and locales.

Horseback ridingMaking a trek on horseback is

a great way to see the countrysidefrom a new perspective. Many resortsworldwide offer horseback riding inwhich you can tour mountains, crags,trails, and other adventures. Someresorts pair horseback trekking withcamping and other activities for awell-rounded adventure.

Water sportsMany vacationers enjoy water

sports like kayaking, canoeing,river rafting, riding jet skis, surfing,snorkeling, and scuba diving.Depending on your skill level,you may be able to work with awater sports company that offersexperienced guides to help youthrough some of the more challengingparts of the trip. Some vacationproviders also may offer trainingand certification, such as becomingSCUBA certified.

Biking and hikingThere are thousands of miles of

trails just waiting to be explored.Many national parks and wildliferefuges have walking and bikingtrails, or you can create your owntravel itinerary and explore trails lesstraveled. Biking and walking toursalso are possible in urban areas. Seethe sights and sounds of the city as apedestrian and mingle with locals asyou squeeze in some shopping.

Mountainclimbing

Boost adrenalinelevels by scaling

mountains or rocky crags nearby.Many companies offer climbingcourses so you can learn beforeexploring. Rely on experiencedclimbers to assess your skill level andchoose mountain ranges that matchup well with your skill level. Noviceclimbers may be able to rent gear ifthey’re not yet ready to purchase.

VolunteeringVolunteering allows you to marry

a vacation with social consciousness.

For example, Habitat for Humanityis a nonprofit with worldwide reachthat helps make affordable housing areality. You may be able to volunteeryour time helping to build houses ormaking improvements anywhere inthe world.

People who enjoy staying active onvacation have many choices. Whetherrafting down a river or touring anational park on horseback, activevacation opportunities abound.

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2. Meanwhile, blanch the basil. Plunge itinto a saucepan of boiling water, cook amoment or two until the leaves wilt andslightly change color and lift out of thepot using a slotted spoon, then plunge intoa bowl of ice water. Leave for about fiveminutes or until it turns brightly colored,then lift from the ice water.

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4. Squeeze the basil in your hands gently torid it of excess water from cooking. Placein a food processor and whirl to purée.Slowly pour the hot cream into this puréedbasil and whirl until it forms a fragrant,pale green cream.

5. Coarsely mash the potatoes with amasher, then add the basil cream andmash it in; work in the butter, and seasonto taste with salt and pepper. If you’reserving duck or lamb, serve the potatoeswith a drizzle of the port reduction aroundthe edge.

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When making a meal, be it anintimate dinner for two or themain course for a dinner party, theentrée often gets the bulk of theattention. But as any cook knows,the side dishes can make just as bigan impression as the main course.Few side dishes are as versatile andbeloved as mashed potatoes. Whenmaking your next feast, considerthe following recipe for “IrresistibleBasil Mashed Potatoes” fromMarlena Spieler’s “YummyPotatoes” (Chronicle Books).

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women who have had a hysterectomy.

• Use of SERMs and aromataseinhibitors. Selective estrogenreceptor modulators, or SERMs, aredrugs that act like estrogen on somebodily tissues but block the effect ofestrogen on other tissues. Aromataseinhibitors decrease the amount ofestrogen made by the body. Womenwith a high risk of breast cancermay benefit from taking a SERM oraromatase inhibitor.

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• Breastfeed yourchildren. Lactation can suppressovulation and the body’s productionof estrogen, which has been linkedto higher levels of breast cancer.Breastfeeding may drop a woman’sbreast cancer risk by 4 percent.

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Sit and Fit Chair Exercises - Get aworkout while sitting in a chair. Seniors meetat Southwood Community Center, 1520 RockPrairie Road in College Station, every Tuesdayand Thursday, from noon to 12:45 p.m. Formore details, contact the center at 979-764-6351 or College Station Parks and RecreationDepartment, Senior Services at 979-764-6371or mrodgers@cstx.gov.

Line Dancing - Southwood CommunityCenter, 1520 Rock Prairie Road in CollegeStation, holds line dancing for seniors onTuesdays from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. and on Fridaysfrom 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information,contact the center at 979-764-6351 or CollegeStation Parks and Recreation Department,Senior Services at 979-764-6371 or mrodgers@cstx.gov.

Bluegrass Jam Session – BluegrassJam Session is held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. onTuesdays at Southwood Community Center,1520 Rock Prairie Road in College Station.All levels welcome to participate. Bring stringinstruments and a friend. For more details,contact the center at 979-764-6351 or CollegeStation Parks and Recreation Department,Senior Services at 979-764-6371 or mrodgers@cstx.gov.

Friday Bridge - Southwood Community

Center, 1520 Rock Prairie Road in CollegeStation, offersoffersof bridge for seniors every Fridayfrom 9 a.m. to noon. For more information,contact Southwood Community Center at979-764-6351 or College Station Parks andRecreation Department, Senior Services at979-764-6371 or mrodgers@cstx.gov.

Bible Study at Lincoln Center - Join otherseniors every Thursday morning at the LincolnCenter, 1000 Eleanor St. in College Station, forBible Study starting at 9:15 a.m. Contact AnnieWilliams at Lincoln Center at 979-764-3779 orawilliams@cstx.gov for more information

Exercising with Arthritis – Free “Exercisewith Arthritis” class held every Thursday from10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Lincoln Center, 1000Eleanor in College Station . Contact AnnieWilliams at Lincoln Center at 979-764-3779 orawilliams@cstx.gov for more information.

42 dominoes - Seniors meet everyThursday to play 42 at Southwood CommunityCenter, 1520 Rock Prairie Road, from 9:30 to11:30 a.m. New players welcome. For moreinformation, contact Southwood CommunityCenter at 979-764-6351 or College StationParks and Recreation Department, SeniorServices at 979-764-6371 or mrodgers@cstx.gov.

Oct. 2Senior World Passport Program,

“Croatian History” - Texas A&M Public

Partnership and Outreach and College StationParks and Recreation Department are holding afree program about Croatian history, for seniors.Presentation begins at 10 a.m. at SouthwoodCommunity Center, 1520 Rock Prairie Road inCollege Station. Refreshments served. Formore information contact 979-764-6371 ormrodgers@cstx.gov.

Computer Club for Seniors - “Unlockingthe Secrets of Hand Held Computers” -Mark Brown will explain tips for using tablets,kindles, nooks and more. Meetings are held atthe Carter’s Creek Training Room, 2200 NorthForest Parkway in College Station, from 9 to10:30 a.m.The Computer Club is open to allseniors interested in learning more about thecomputer world. Free and no pre-registrationneeded. For more information, contact CollegeStation Parks and Recreation Department,Senior Services at 979-764-6371 or mrodgers@cstx.gov.

Oct. 3Digital Photography Class – Class, which

features tips for beginners on camera functionand photography, will be held from 2 to 3 p.m.on Thursdays from Oct. 3 to 24 at SouthwoodCommunity Center, 1520 Rock Prairie Road inCollege Station. Bring a camera. Cost is $45.Register at rectrac.cstx.gov or visit the CollegeStation Parks and Recreation Department, 1000Krenek Tap Road in College Station. For moreinformation call College Station Senior Services

at 979-764-6371 or email mrodgers@cstx.gov.

Oct. 9Making Mosaics class - Class will be

held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Oct. 9, 16 and 23, atSouthwood Community Center, 1520 RockPrairie Road in College Station. Each studentwill create a mosaic flower pot and take awaynew skills to use for future projects. Cost ofclass is $45. To register, contact CollegeStation Parks and Recreation Department at979-764-3486 or visit the College Station Parksand Recreation Department, 1000 Krenek TapRoad in College Station. For more information,call College Station Senior Services at 979-764-6371 or email mrodgers@cstx.gov.

Oct. 14Beginning Computer Class - College

Station Parks and Recreation Department willofferofferof a free beginning computer class to seniorsfrom 9 to 10 a.m. at Southwood CommunityCenter, 1520 Rock Prairie Road in CollegeStation. Registration is required and space islimited. Call College Station Senior Services at979-764-6371 to register.

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Community Center, 1520 Rock Prairie Roadin College Station. Lecture focuses on ways tostay safe in the world, at home and in life, andteaches attendees how to protect themselves,their belongings and their identities. Formore information contact 979-764-6371 ormrodgers@cstx.gov.

Oct. 15Nutrition Education presented by Texas

A&M AgriLlife - Texas AgriLife presentsnutrition education with Flora Williams, whowill demonstrate healthy cooking and recipesat Lincoln Center, 1000 Eleanor in CollegeStation, starting at 10 a.m. For more details,contact Annie Williams at the Lincoln Center at979-764-3779 or awilliams@cstx.gov.

Senior World Passport - “Zaire” -Texas A&M Public Partnership and Outreachand College Station Parks and RecreationDepartment will hold a free program about Zaire,for seniors. Presentation begins at 10 a.m. atSouthwood Community Center, 1520 RockPrairie Road in College Station. Refreshmentsserved. For more information contact 979-764-6371 or mrodgers@cstx.gov.

Oct. 16Exploring History Luncheon – Will

be held at Aldersgate Church, 2201 EarlRudder Freeway South. The College StationHistoric Preservation Committee and Parksand Recreation Department present monthlylectures on the history of the community. Thismonth’s topic will be “Maggies;” A few of the firstwomen accepted to Texas A&M University willshare their stories. A reservation is necessaryfor lunch. Cost is $5. Lunch will be served at11:30 a.m. The speaker will begin at noon. Makereservations by the Friday before, by contacting979-764-6351 or mrodgers@cstx.gov.

Oct. 17Senior Dance - Free dance for seniors

will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at SouthwoodCommunity Center, 1520 Rock Prairie Roadin College Station. Music will be providedby DJ Tom Byer. Light refreshments will beserved, and door prizes will be given away. Formore information call 979-764-6371 or emailmrodgers@cstx.gov.

Oct. 21Zumba class – OfferedOfferedOf Mondays and

Wednesdays, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Oct.21 through Nov. 25, at Southwood CommunityCenter, 1520 Rock Prairie Road in CollegeStation. Learn to Salsa, Samba and master theLatin moves. Cost is $65 per session or dropin option available at $6 per class. To register,contact College Station Parks and RecreationDepartment at 979-764-3486 or visit the CollegeStation Parks and Recreation Department, 1000Krenek Tap Road in College Station. For moreinformation call College Station Senior Servicesat 979-764-6371 or email mrodgers@cstx.gov.

Beginning Computer Class for Seniors- Class (starting on Oct. 21) meets for twoweeks on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 to10:30 a.m. at Southwood Community Center,1520 Rock Prairie Rd. Class is geared towardseniors who would like to learn more about howto search the Internet and use e-mail. Classsize limited. Cost of the class is $45. To register,contact College Station Parks and RecreationDepartment at 979-764-3486 or visit the CollegeStation Parks and Recreation Department, 1000Krenek Tap Road in College Station. For moreinformation call College Station Senior Servicesat 979-764-6371 or email mrodgers@cstx.gov.

Oct. 22Zumba class – OfferedOfferedOf

Tuesdays and Thursdays,from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.,Oct. 22 through Nov. 26,at Southwood CommunityCenter, 1520 Rock PrairieRoad in College Station.Learn to Salsa, Samba andmaster the Latin moves.Cost is $65 per session

or drop in option available at $6 per class. Toregister, contact College Station Parks andRecreation Department at 979-764-3486 orvisit the College Station Parks and RecreationDepartment, 1000 Krenek Tap Road in CollegeStation. For more information call CollegeStation Senior Services at 979-764-6371 oremail mrodgers@cstx.gov.

Oct. 23Writing Your Family History Workshop

- This free, one-day workshop will teachattendees how to prepare and write their familyhistory. The class meet from 9:30 to 11:30a.m. at Southwood Community Center, 1520Rock Prairie Road. Register at 979-6371 ormrodgers@cstx.gov.

Oct. 24Senior World Passport Program -

“Guatemala” - Texas A&M Public Partnershipand Outreach and College Station Parksand Recreation Department will hold a freeprogram for seniors, to learn about Guatemala.Presentation begins at 10 a.m. at SouthwoodCommunity Center, Rock Prairie Road inCollege Station. Refreshments served. Formore information contact 979-764-6371 ormrodgers@cstx.gov.

Senior Fall Fest – Festival for seniors will beheld from 4 to 6 p.m. at the American Pavilionat Veterans Park, 3101 Harvey Road in CollegeStation. Event will include food, entertainment, acakewalk, door prizes and free giveaway bags.No registration needed. For more information,contact 979-764-6371 or mrodgers@cstx.gov.

Oct. 25Bingo and Birthday Celebration- Seniors

are invited on the last Friday of each month tocelebrate birthdays for that month with cakeand bingo. Will be held at 1 p.m. at SouthwoodCommunity Center, 1520 Rock Prairie Road inCollege Station. Prizes provided for Bingo. Formore details, contact Southwood CommunityCenter at 979-764-6351 or mrodgers@cstx.gov.

Oct. 28Senior Advisory Committee - The Senior

Advisory Committee meets at 10 a.m. on thelast Monday of each month at SouthwoodCommunity Center, 1520 Rock Prairie Road inCollege Station. For more information contact979-764-6371 or mrodgers@cstx.gov.

Oct. 31Folk Painting class – Class will be held

from 1 to 4 p.m. at Southwood CommunityCenter, 1520 Rock Prairie Road in CollegeStation. It will teach the basics of folk arttechniques. Attendees will learn how to createtheir own personalized stationery, note cards,book marks and gift tags. All supplies areincluded. Cost is $25. To register visit rectrac.cstx.gov, contact College Station Parks andRecreation Department at 979-764-3486 orvisit the College Station Parks and RecreationDepartment, 1000 Krenek Tap Road in CollegeStation. For more information call CollegeStation Senior Services at 979-764-6371 oremail mrodgers@cstx.gov.

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with a variety of techniques. Justas not all physicians havehaveha the sametraining and experience, the sameis true for physical therapists. Makesure to determine the provider’s levelof training, education and experienceand look for a physical therapistwho has advaadvaad nced credentials inmanual therapy,py,py manipulation andtrigger point dry needling -- as theseskills are very important in treatingpost-surgical patients who are stillexperiencing pain. In your case, forexample, I would manually examineall of the soft tissue structuresconnecting to the hip and or kneejoint. While this type of examinationcan be time consuming, a thoroughhands on evaluation is essential touncovering continued pain problems.My goal is to determine where andwhy you are still experiencing painand locate the tight muscles andtrigger points. Once I’ve located

the problem, I would use a varietyof manual methods for treatment,including targeted pressure pointtherapy,py,py trigger point dry needling,manipulation and mobilization. Youwould also be doing exercises tostretch and strengthen your musclesat the clinic and at home.

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As you are still experiencingpain seven months after surgery,ery,erybe persistent in advoadvoad cating for asolution. Talk to your surgeon and

physical therapist; if you still don’tget the answers you need, considergetting another opinion. I firmlybelieve that no one should havehaveha toliveliveli with pain nor take strong painmedications long term, particularlyticularlyticularif they havehaveha not seen an experiencedphysical therapist who specializesin pain. In my experience, musclesand soft tissue structures are at theroot of most pain problems and arevery treatable. Don’t be satisfiedwith “there is nothing we can do”or “medication is your only optionnow.” Something is causing the pain,and chances are it can be treatednaturally by an experienced andknowledgeable therapist who hasexperience using a variety of manualtherapy techniques.

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