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HealthyHydration:The 411on H2O

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ProtectyourFeet

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ActiveAthletes

Kids need theright nutrition tomaintain energy

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Spice It UpPeppers do more thanadd heat to mealsPage 12

Beat the HeatTips, tricks tosurvive the summer

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Uncommon Sense............................................pg 8Get fit with kids...............................................pg 10Health Calendar..............................................pg 20Health Briefs...................................................pg 21

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“Clink,” “glub, glub, glub,” “ahhh.”Take a moment to sip on some ice-coldwater, allowing it to freshen the sensesand ready you for the summer months.With so many cold, delicious drinks tochoose from, water can rarely be thedrink of choice. It’s easy to forget howimportant it is to drink enough of it ona daily basis, too.

We know water is essential forthe human body, but what exactlydoes it do for us? Christine Bennett,a registered dietitian with House andHeart Nutrition, LLC in Longmont, sayswater is essential because it helpsour bodies to function properly. “Weneed water to transport nutrients andoxygen around our bodies (blood) andto remove by-products of metabolismfrom our bodies (urine),” she says.“We need water to make enzymes todigest food and for our metabolism,to moisten the respiratory and gastro-intestinal tracts and also to maintainbody temperature.”

Drinking enough water daily is worththe gain, not in weight, but in health.The benefits are endless from improvedskin tone to weight management tosupporting the conduction of electricalimpulses that maintain heart function,Diana Bunker, a certified nutritionist in

Longmont says.A large amount of calories con-

sumed on a daily basis are from thefluids we drink from soda to juice tohot or cold coffee drinks. “Often thesedrinks don’t keep us feeling full for verylong, so we have consumed the caloriesand are looking for another snack soonafterward,” Bennett says. The list ofwhat water provides to the body goeson and on.

With summer in full force, stay-ing hydrated is particularly important.Because the body uses water toregulate body temperature, not stayingadequately hydrated can put an excessamount of stress on the body, Bennettsays.

With so much information out there,it’s hard to know how much water weshould drink, and what the benefits canbe. Simply drinking water is one of thebest ways to consume it. While we doconsume a fair portion of our daily fluidintake through the foods we eat, gulp-ing it down is just as easy.

And everyone has heard the “eightglasses a day” requirement. Althoughthat seems like the right amount foreveryone, it’s actually not as accurateas we think. The best rule of thumb:When you’re thirsty, drink fluids. Bun-ker provides specific guidelines: “Ideallywe should be drinking half of our bodyweight in ounces daily. For example, a150 pound person should consume 75ounces daily, which is a good rule ofthumb for everyone.”

Changing habits overnight is oftenunrealistic. Bennett and Bunker recom-mend starting with small, attainablegoals. “Keeping a water bottle closeby is a gentle reminder,” Bunker says.However, the good thing aboutchanging habits is that you caneasily exchange one habit for another.“Strike a deal with yourself: ‘I candrink the soda after I drink a half cup ofwater,’” Bennett says. “Another waymight be to think about all the fluidsyou’re going to consume that day andtry to switch one or two of those towater. This might feel more achiev-able than cutting out juice or soda alltogether.”

For the person who doesn’t enjoydrinking water, it’s most likely due toits taste. Fortunately, a water filter canmake all the difference. In addition,because a lot of people have teethsensitivity to cold, Bunker recommendsdrinking room temperature water,which can help water go down a loteasier. And if you drink juice or otherflavored beverages, try mixing theflavored beverage with water so youachieve the increased water intake,while tricking your taste buds in theprocess.

For all the things water does tokeep our bodies healthy, think twicethe next time you reach out to crackopen the top of a soda pop can orflavored beverage. Instead, grab yourwater bottle or glass and take a swig —your body will thank you.

Healthy HydrationDominique Del GrossoFor the Reporter-Herald

The 411 on H2O

“Ideally weshould be

drinking half ofour body weightin ounces daily.For example, a

150 pound personshould consume75 ounces daily,which is a goodrule of thumb for

everyone.”- Diana Bunker,

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They can cause swelling, aching in the legs and damage to the skin leading to open wounds.

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Here’s a new spin on the saying, “If yousnooze you lose.”

What if the “lose” part applied to your weight?No, it’s not as simple as going to sleep andwaking up slimmer. Alas.

But a recent Harvard study does suggest thatpeople who get a good night’s rest find it easierto resist overeating – especially when it comesto gorging on high-calorie foods like ice cream,cheeseburgers or French fries.

We all know the temptation: You’re drowsyduring the day, get hungry and head to thesnacks aisle or a vending machine for junk food ora candy bar.

“Daytime sleepiness was positively relatedto greater hunger and elevated preference forhigh-calorie foods,” concluded the study, led byresearcher William Killgore, an assistant professor

of psychology at Harvard Medical School.MRIs of study volunteers showed why. Sleepier

people had less activity in the self-control part ofthe brain – the prefrontal cortex. That’s the area“that puts the brakes on and slows you downfrom doing things you shouldn’t do” – like eatingtoo much fattening, unhealthy food, says Killgore.

“If you’re sleepy, you’re more likely to reachout and take a few extra bites of food or go forthat extra dessert or say yes to something youwouldn’t have,” says Killgore.

New preliminary findings show that women areeven more inclined than men to overeat and toprefer junk food when they get sleepy during theday.

“People think they’re so busy that, if they’regoing to chintz on something,they’re going to cut out some sleep. And that’sone thing they shouldn’t do,” says Killgore. “Itaffects our ability to control food intake.

“Twenty or 30 years of doing that is going tomake us larger and more unhealthy.”

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Dear Dr. Beth: When a maturewoman chooses to live life on her ownwhat are the challenges both mentallyand physically she must adjust to? It isa process and an interesting journey.How do you stay positive as best youcan?

Dr. Beth: When a mature womanchooses to live life on her own, thereare a tremendous number of challengesand rewards associated with this transi-tion. Some of these challenges areexpectable and anticipated; others areentirely unexpected, and may be eithernegative or positive.

Most women who choose to liveon their own due so because of theirdecision to leave a marriage or othercommitted relationship and live alone.This usually involves a shift to support-ing themselves financially and livingtheir lives on their own terms ratherthan having to compromise their needsto live with a husband or partner. Oftenthis decision is made in order to moveout from under the shadow of a mar-riage in which she has had to give upsignificant parts of herself being in therelationship.

The adjustment challenges arenumerous and often quite difficultmentally and physically. Physically andpragmatically, this is often the firsttime a woman has lived alone or on herown for many, many years — or ever. Ihave heard many women speak of thechallenge of dealing with a quiet house— whether the partner they were livingwith was positive or negative, noisyor quiet, it is a big deal to learn tobecome accustomed to being the only

person moving around in a house orcoming home from work or an eveningout.

Many women have been in rela-tionships where the many activitiesrequired to run their lives were sharedbetween them. Many women feeloverwhelmed by the need to figureout how to accomplish these neces-sary household tasks on their ownwithout someone with whom she canshare those burdens. Limited financialresources also frequently complicateand challenge.

You are right in discussing thistransition as a journey. Here are a fewideas that can help you along the way.First, if you have the luxury of reallychoosing the timing of going on yourown, it is very helpful to learn andpractice some of the practical skillsyou will need before moving out ontoyour own. Learn about the finances of

running a household,how to fix basic thingsthat go wrong in yourapartment or house,and who to call if youcan’t fix it yourself. Itis also really importantto connect with otherwomen and men on asocial, friendship basisso that you haveother people to calland to do things withsocially.

As you mentioned

in your question, this is a process anda journey. Don’t expect everythingto run smoothly or to be immediatelyrewarding — although some parts ofthe process might be really freeing andjoyous immediately.

Every day will not be joyful andsatisfying, but this happiness tends tooccur more and more frequently overtime. A lot of that shift comes aboutas a result of recognizing your likes anddislikes and making your life both inand out of the home reflect your needsinterests and tastes. It isn’t always aneasy journey, but it is often a journeywell worth taking.

Dear Dr. Beth: My partner has aproblem with buying from every salesperson that calls. She also tends totrade work for money owed her andgets into trouble every time with lackof quality work. What can I do to helpher save money and make better deci-sions? I don’t want to try and changeher.

Dr. Beth: This is a huge issue forcouples. Society’s conventional wisdomtells us that finances, sex and childrenare the primary sources of conflict fora couple and the reason that manyrelationships break up. First, it is im-portant to realize that you really don’thave the power to change your partner.You can invite her to change, you cantalk to her about the patterns younotice in her decision-making and howher choices affect you and affect your

HL Uncommon Sense

Uncommon Sensewith Beth Firestein

Dr. Beth Firestein is a licensedpsychologist. She has 24 years oftherapy experience and has practiced inLoveland for more than 14 years.She may be reached by calling heroffice at 970-635-9116, via email [email protected] or by visitingwww.bethfirestein.com.

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A life journey worth takingIt can take awhile toget used to living alone


relationship.Bringing up this subject and discuss-

ing it are healthy things to do; how-ever, repeating the message frequentlyis a form of nagging and never reallymakes the relationship better. Yourpartner make take some of your feed-back and make some changes and thatwould be great, but she make take verylittle of your input or perhaps not useany of it and that can be extremelyfrustrating.

You can support your partner inmaking better decisions and sharingyour own experience and expertisewith saving and budgeting money, butit is not within your power to actuallychange your partner and you reallydon’t sound like to want to change heranyway.

Some practical steps you can taketo manage the situation include try-ing to have a constructive discussionabout the topic and see how far thetwo of you can get on your own. Youcan also hire a financial counselor ortherapist to help the two of you get onthe same track with respect to money.Some couples choose to separate theirfinances or live apart due to the factthat one person may be making choicesthat prevent her from fulfilling her fi-nancial commitment to the relationshipand the way her decisions adverselyaffect you. Often, this is not easy toaccomplish. If the two of you are stuck

or fighting frequently, working witha couple therapist can sometimes bevery helpful as well. You can also helpher by giving her encouragement andsupport for the changes she is willingto make.

Few issues in a relationship are asemotionally loaded as disagreementsabout the handling of family finances.It is possible to learn to live with yourpartner’s problem with money, but mayeventually decide that you are not will-ing to continue to deal with this after a

certain length of time.Let me be clear: your partner really

can get the help she needs and makesignificant changes in her behavior. Itisn’t hopeless. But your role in this pro-cess is quite limited and often the mostconstructive thing you can do is stayout of way. Let her come to terms withthis issue on her own and find a placeof personal emotional balance withinthe relationship that you can sustainregardless of what your partner does ordoesn’t do.

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Next time you’re around children, take a moment toobserve their behavior.

Kids run everywhere. They climb trees, wrestle friends,bounce basketballs and swim in pools. They make upgames with ever changing rules and only stop long enoughto examine a scraped knee or get something to drink.

Doesn’t that sound like fun?Indeed, it does - at least according to a new survey by

the American Cancer Society.Forty percent of women surveyed said they “would be

more physically active” if exercise “felt less like work andmore like play.”

Gym workouts can be monotonous and uninspiring;tossing a Frisbee or speeding down a waterslide is fun.

Today, the American Cancer Society’s Choose Youmovement is launching its “100,000 Acts of Play Chal-lenge.” The effort is aimed at getting women to let go ofa little adult responsibility for awhile and enjoy being likechildren again.

“It is essential to find a way to bring the power of playand physical activity that you enjoy back to your day,”says Colleen Doyle, the society’s nutrition and activity di-rector, in a news release. “There are so many options: Playtag with your kids, jump rope with a friend or even Hulahoop at the office. The important thing is to get movingand have fun.”

Choose You is sending teams to New York, Los Angelesand Washington. The teams, acting rather like flash mobs,will erupt into a flurry of seemingly spontaneous play,inviting passers-by to participate with “nostalgic childhoodtoys, including the ‘80s famed Skip It, Hula hoops, hoppityhop balls and double-Dutch jump ropes,” according to therelease.

Staying active can improve heart health, increase fit-ness and limit the risk of certain cancers. Although thePlay Challenge is focused on women’s health, both sexes,adults and children, can benefit from playtime. Make it afamily affair.

After each play session, go online to www.chooseyou.com/play to share your fun. Choose You hopes to have100,000 entries on the site by the end of May. By then,maybe you’ll feel like a kid again.

Ladies, it’s time to playKen RaymondMcClatchy-Tribune

Get active simply by playing with your kids

“It is essential to find a way to bring the power of play and physicalactivity that you enjoy back to your day There are so many options:

Play tag with your kids, jump rope with a friend or even Hula hoop at the office.The important thing is to get moving and have fun.”


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It’s vegetable season and this yearit’s about spicing things up. Peppers,not only add flavor and heat to whatyou are cooking, but they are packedfull of health benefits too.

“The focus has really been ontomatoes the last couple of years,”says Anne Zander an extension agentof family and consumer science atthe CSU Extension of Boulder County.“Now more and more people are fo-cusing toward peppers in their homegarden, because they are realizingtheir benefits.”

Peppers, whether they are big,small, sweet or spicy, are rich in vita-mins and minerals. These flavorful and

spicy vegetables are not only high inVitamin C, but are a great source ofbeta carotene, potassium, folic acidand fiber.

Aside from their many health-related benefits, they also offer flavorand color to dishes and are easy touse. This versatile vegetable can beeaten raw, cooked, baked, roasted,stewed, pickled and even stuffed.You name it or have a recipe – it canprobably be done.

And to add to their greatness.Peppers, all kinds, grow great in thehot, Colorado climate. Kim Jackson,annuals manager at The Flower Binin Longmont, says peppers love thesun. “Our climate is known for thehot peppers, especially Anaheim andjalapeno,” she says. “They just loveour hot summer days ... any kind of

pepper does.”With a little soil amending, a

monthly fertilizer, regular wateringand six to eight hours of sun, growinga pepper should be easy.

Zander says like any vegetable,adding peppers into your diet isalways a good idea. They are full ofvitamins and minerals and are low incalories, while filling you up. But shecautions that people new to usingpeppers should work them into theirdiet slowly and try all different kindsto discover what you like best. Itis also a good idea to make sure towear gloves when cooking with hotpeppers, because the oils can transferto your hands very easily.

“Be adventurous and start offwith a small amount,” Zander says.“Usually the smaller the pepper, the

hotter they are.”Zander says getting cre-

ative with peppers is the funpart. While they can easilybe cut up and stored in therefrigerator for snacking andcooking, peppers can reallybe added to any dish. Ideasfor fresh peppers includesalsas, marinades, vinai-grettes for salads, flavoredoils and vinegars.

“Just remember thelonger they (peppers) sit(in a dish) or in a flavoredvinaigrette it will getstronger and spicier,”Zander cautions. “That iswhy the tasting part is soimportant.”

While most who are newto peppers begin by addingbell peppers, which areoften the least spicy andmore sweet, it is easy tostart trying other peppersby just substituting onein place of a bell pepper indishes you like.

For more tips or informationon storing, canning or freez-ing peppers for year rounduse, contact Anne Zander at303-678-6238 or [email protected].

Spice It UpPeppers add more thanheat to your favorite dishesSummer StairReporter-Herald


Invented by Wilbur Scoville, the Scoville HeatIndex ranks peppers in order from mildest to hottest.It starts with zero being the mildest and goes over1,000,000 to indicate the hottest peppers. Here’sinformation on more widely used types.

BELL PEPPERBell Peppers, which can be red, yellow, green or

orange, aren’t hot peppers. They are very commonsweet peppers. Since this type of pepper has no heat,its Scoville Heat Index is zero.

CHERRY PEPPERAlso known as pimento peppers, cherry peppers are

heart-shaped and are about 4 inches long and 3 incheswide. These peppers are actually very mild, scoring about a500 on the Scoville Heat Index.

ANAHEIM PEPPERAnother mild type of pepper is the Anaheim pepper. This

pepper is usually maroon in color and has a long, skinnybody. While the Anaheim pepper usually has a Scoville HeatIndex around 1,000, some varieties can have a rating ashigh as 5,000.

JALAPENO PEPPERThe jalapeno is one of the most common types of

peppers in the United States. Many people like this typeof pepper because of its spicy yet not overwhelming taste.Jalapeno are usually either red or green and are about 2 to3 inches long. Their Scoville Heat Index is typically around5,000, however jalapenos can range anywhere from 2,000to 8,000.

SERRANO PEPPERThe Serrano pepper is similar to the jalapeno in its look,

but this pepper is much hotter. On the Scoville Heat Index,the Serrano Pepper can be between 10,000 and 25,000.This pepper is usually small (around 2 inches) and green incolor.

CAYENNE PEPPERThe Cayenne pepper is another hot pepper (be-

tween 25,000 and 50,000 on the Scoville Heat Index)that is popular with those looking to add heat to food.Red in color, the Cayenne pepper is generally driedand used in powder form. Additionally, this pepper hasbeen used in natural medicines for hundreds of yearsdue to reported healing attributes.

THAI PEPPERGrown in Thailand and neighboring countries, the Thai

pepper is a type of pepper that can be classified as “veryhot”. With a Scoville Heat Index of between 50,000 and100,000, these peppers are sure to leave your taste budswanting relief. The Thai pepper is one of the smallest pep-pers, measuring in at less than 1 inch.

HABANERO CHILI PEPPEROf hot peppers that are commonly used, the Habanero

chili is recognized as the hottest. This pepper, which can beany color from green to yellow to pink, is usually only around3 centimeters in length. The Scoville Heat Index for theHabanero chili can range from 150,000 to 350,000.

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T-ball, soccer, softball and tennisare in full swing, and young athletesneed nutritious foods for top-notchperformance.

“In order to properly fuel their bod-ies for sport, youngsters need to eata daily diet that focuses on adequatecalories, particularly in the form ofcarbohydrates, to support exercise andgrowth, and adequate protein,” saysregistered dietitian Mary Wilson.

A board-certified specialist in sportsdietetics and director of the DidacticProgram in Dietetics at Eastern Ken-tucky University, Wilson recommendsthat parents follow the 2010 dietaryguidelines for Americans and Myplate.gov for feeding their active young-sters.

The best foods for young athletesare: carbohydrates from whole grains(breads, cereals, pasta, brown rice),fruits, vegetables, and low-fat milkand yogurt; and protein from legumes,nuts, seeds, low-fat milk, yogurtand cheese, poultry and lean cuts ofmeat.

Registered dietitian Jill Kindy, themother of two young athletes ages9 and 11, says planning is importantin providing healthful foods for youngpeople. Kindy, health education coor-dinator at the University of Kentucky,recommends keeping non-perishablessuch as granola bars, cheese andcrackers, dry cereal or trail mix in thecar, so they’re available to eat whenkids are heading to the park afterschool.

“We sometimes travel with aninsulated bag/cooler with an ice pack,so we can have items like string cheeseor cold drinks. This way, you won’tget stuck running through the drive-through and ending up with a high-fat,high-calorie choice. If you do end upat fast food, go for the grilled chicken,a sub sandwich, and apples and fruitinstead of french fries.”

Kindy, who also is a sports dieteticsspecialist, suggests that youngsterseat something that is mainly carbohy-drates before a game or practice thatlasts longer than an hour. During alengthy activity, children can eat fruit,bagels or granola bars, and they candrink sports drinks.

“After strenuous activity, it’s goodto replenish losses shortly after thecompetition or practice ends – likewithin 30 to 60 minutes,” Kindy says.This meal or snack should containsome carbohydrates and some protein.Snacks can be chocolate milk or peanutbutter crackers or low-fat cottagecheese and fruit.

For a meal after the game, young-sters should eat lean protein, starchand vegetables, with the plate beingabout three-fourths rice or pasta andvegetables or fruit, and one-fourthprotein.

“If your plate looked like a clock,from about 12 to 4 should be protein(lean meat, chicken, fish) and from 4back around to 12 should be starchand vegetables,” she says. “Also,remember to drink enough to replenishfluid losses.”

Consuming adequate fluids is

important to prevent dehydration,Wilson says.

“Urine color can be a convenientway to monitor hydration,” Wilsonsays. “Urine should be pale yellow.Dark urine indicates dehydration andshows that an athlete needs to drinkmore fluids before, during and afterexercise.

One of the best insurance policiesfor adequate nutrition during competi-tion is eating well on a daily basis dur-ing the season, Wilson says.

“Parents can help by ensuring thatthese healthful foods are readily avail-able, helping kids learn to plan aheadto fuel workouts and competitions,and, of course, serving as a role modelfor children with respect to nutrition,”she says.

Just as important as what activeyoungsters eat is when they eat.

“Meals and snacks should be spaced

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throughout the day, so en-ergy is available to muscleswhen needed,” she says.An athlete who trains orpractices at 4 p.m. shouldeat breakfast, lunch, andpossibly a light snack before,followed by dinner after theactivity.

For a 6:30 p.m. practice,the athlete should eat break-fast, lunch and a light dinneror substantial snack about4 or 5 p.m., followed by asubstantial snack or lightmeal after practice, shesaid.

As the season continues,the young athletes will headinto tournaments that canlast all day. “Athletes shouldstick to familiar, well-tolerat-ed foods, focusing oncarbohydrates and leanprotein on the day ofcompetition,” Wilson says.“Most exercisers can eat asnack one to three hoursprior to a competition. Thispre-competition meal/snackis especially important formorning competitions.”

For daylong competi-tions, planning is crucial toensure that adequate car-bohydrates and protein areavailable during the event.Good choices to have onhand include freshand dried fruit, crackers,yogurt, sandwiches, cheese,granola bars and peanutbutter.

Wilson advises young-sters to stick to the normalsports diet (plenty of wholegrains, fruits, vegetables,low-fat milk products andlean protein) during theweek before and day beforecompetition.

Kindy says the pre-gamemeal “cannot undo a bunchof unhealthy eating that youdo the rest of the week. Ifyou eat well all the time,then you will be practic-ing at your optimum, whichultimately should mean thatyou are competing at youroptimum.”

“Meals and snacks should be spaced throughout the day, so energy isavailable to muscles when needed.”

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Sunny days, warm breezes, outdoorsports and long weekends at the beach– all the fun of summer can sure puta spring in your step. Unfortunately,some summer situations can also slowyou down unless you take precautionsto prevent injury to your feet.

In summer, your feet may beexposed to risks that don’t occur inwinter, such as cuts and abrasions fromwalking barefoot on the beach wherebroken shells or sharp debris may lurk,burns from hot sand or too much sun,and pain or blisters caused by ill-fittingflip-flops or sandals that lack support.

“Knowing how to prevent and treatsummer-specific foot problems can helpensure your summer fun stays on trackthis year,” says Joseph Caporusso,DPM, president of the American Podiat-ric Medical Association (APMA).”

APMA offers some advice:

WHEN OUTDOORS• You may enjoy the sensation of

the ground on your bare feet, but avoidwalking barefoot. Not only does goingbarefoot expose your feet to the risk

of sunburn, plantarwarts, athlete’s foot,ring worm and otherinfections, bare feetare at risk for cuts,puncture woundsand other injuries,too.

• Apply sun-screen all over yourfeet, especially thetops and fronts of ankles to preventsunburn. If you do get a burn, cleanthe area and apply burn ointment if thearea is red.

IN THE WATER• Jellyfish stings are a possibility

at many beaches. Wearing swim shoesinto the water can help protect yourfeet if you step on a jellyfish. If you getstung, leave the water immediately andwatch for signs of an allergic reaction,such as swelling in the mouth, difficultybreathing, nausea, vomiting or diar-rhea. Seek immediate medical attentionfor these symptoms. For less seriousstings, use seawater to wash the af-fected area, which will help deactivatethe stinging cells. Applying vinegar for

about 30 minutes can help with pain,but shaving cream, soap, or a paste ofsand/mud and seawater can be substi-tuted in a pinch.

ON THE GO• If you experience a cut or punc-

ture on your feet, clean your handswith antibacterial soap before youclean the injury. Clean the wound andapply direct pressure to stop the bleed-ing, if necessary. Once the bleeding isstopped, apply antibiotic ointment toaid in healing and prevent infection.

• Flip-flops with soles that bendor twist freely offer no support orstability. Choose a flip-flop style thatbends only at the ball of the foot andprovides arch support, which cushionsthe foot and improves stability.

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Beat the HeatStaying cool this summer

Dominique Del GrossoFor the Reporter-Herald


The feeling warms your skin, beads of sweat roll downyour sun-kissed forehead and while smacking your lipstogether, suddenly realizing your mouth is drier thannormal, you’re in need of something cold. Lethargically,mustering all the energy possible, you shuffle to thekitchen, flip the faucet to its “on” position and stareblankly as the clear liquid fills the glass. Plopping down onthe couch, you take a gulp. “Ah.” Gazing back up, the ceil-ing fan hypnotizes your mind as it spins roundand round, and the breeze it creates grants little relief.Sweltering temperatures – the summer heat is upon us.

“Chilly to the bone” weather is a distant memory, asthoughts of how hot it feels consume your mind. Beatingthe heat entirely is tough, but keeping as cool as possibledoesn’t have to be.

EXERCISING COMMON SENSEEven though the summer heat can be brutal at times,

exercising during the right part of the day, wearing theright kind of materials and fueling your body with healthyfoods and fluids can make the temperatures morebearable.

Being outside or exercising during the hottest partof the day is never the best idea, a no-brainer. Exertingenergy during that part of the day can make any outsideworkout more challenging, less productive and potentiallydangerous. Chad Parish, the sports performance directorof an athletic training program called No Limits SportsPerformance at Longmont Athletic Club, says exercisingat any time other than early morning is hard on the body.“Morning would be the best because of the lower tem-peratures. Extreme heat taxes the body tremendously,especially in the typical dehydrated state that mostpeople are in,” he says.

Even early evening exercise is doable. Although theair may still feel a bit warmer from the day’s heat, oncethe sun starts to set, the sun won’t blaze directly onyour body as you exercise, making it equally physicallypossible. In addition, Colorado weather cools off a bitstarting in the early evening, so exercising during thattime is a nice way to take advantage of some of thosebeautiful summer nights.

Kim Walker, president of outdoor DIVAS in Boulder,says there are two important things to remember whenit comes to the heat and exercise: “Drink plenty of waterand listen to your body.”

DRESSING FOR THE HEATIt’s a scorcher, and getting dressed can be a

nightmare, because no matter what, sweating isinevitable. Allowing the body to sweat, its naturalcooling mechanism, Parish says, is essential to keeping

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cool. Knowing which materials to wear can make all the differ-ence.

“Lightweight clothing is ideal for summertime. And for anytype of activity where you might be working up a sweat, synthet-ic, quick-dry apparel is mandatory,” Walker says. “Cotton will holdmoisture, and once you stop aerobic activity, the wet materialkeeps that moisture right next to your skin.”

Beyond the clothes, accessories can make a difference, too.“Sunglasses are essential. Our (Colorado) sun is so strong andkeeping our eyes protected is essential,” Walker says. Opting fora face shielding, skin-protecting hat is a good choice as well. Anyhat will do, but generally the lighter weight, breathable materi-als are best. The most important thing a hat can offer is to keepsunlight directly off your face.

HYDRATING IN THE HEATChristine Bennett, a registered dietician with House and Heart

Nutrition in Longmont, says watching for signs of dehydration arecritical to keep safe in summer heat.

“To understand the benefits of staying hydrated, we need tounderstand the negative effects of dehydration. Dehydrationputs extra strain on your heart, because the blood is a bit thicker,your heart needs to work harder to pump that blood aroundyour body,” she says. “In the summer months, this is particularlyimportant. The body uses water to regulate body temperature,so without adequate water, you can increase your internal tem-perature and put additional stress on your organs to function.”

Other signs and symptoms of dehydration include: headaches,dizziness, fatigues, irritability, weakness, cramping and constipa-tion, Bennett says. The moral of the story, stay hydrated to staysafe.

As the summer heat approaches, set your alarm clock forthe early a.m., slather on sunscreen, throw on you lightweightclothes, hat included, chug some chilled water and hit thepavement. But most importantly, stay cool.

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HL Health Line CalendarBreast-Feeding Support GroupWhen: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays(except holidays), 10-11 a.m.Where: McKee Medical CenterCost: Free. No need to registerContact: 970-669-9355

Bright Beginnings for InfantsBright Beginnings is designed to celebrate the birth ofnew babies and provide families with health, safety,development, play and community resource information.When: May 21, June 18, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.Where: Family Birth Center Conference Room, 3rd FloorCost: FreeContact: 970-495-7526 to register

Total Joint EducationPhysical therapists and occupational therapists preparepatients for surgery. This program is coordinatedthrough your physician’s office as part of the surgeryscheduling process.When: Thursdays, 3 p.m.Where: McKee Conference and Wellness CenterCost: FreeContact: 970-635-4172 to register

Breast Cancer Support GroupWhen: TBDWhere: McKee Cancer Center lobbyCost: FreeContact: 970-622-1961

Caregiver Cancer Support GroupWhen: TBDWhere: Call for locationsCost: FreeContact: 970-635-4129

Caregivers SupportFor caregivers of elderly adults. The group focuses onproviding support and education about communityresources and behavior issues, particularly for peoplewith Alzheimer’s and memory impairment.When: Third Thursday of the month, 1:30-3:30 p.m.Where: First Christian Church, 2000 N. Lincoln Ave.,LovelandCost: Free. Care of elderly adult family members orfriends is available through Stepping Stones Adult DayProgram during meeting times at no charge.Contact: 970-669-7069

General Cancer SupportWhen: TBDWhere: McKee Cancer Center lobbyCost: FreeContact: 970-635-4129

Man-to-Man: Prostate Cancer Support GroupWhere: McKee Conference and Wellness CenterWhen: TBDCost: FreeContact: 970-622-1961

Soulplay Art TherapyPeople whose lives are touched by cancer experiencethe benefits of expressing themselves through art. Noart experience needed.When: TBDWhere: McKee Cancer Center Conference RoomCost: FreeContact: 970-635-4129

Blood Pressure ScreeningHave your blood pressure checked by a wellnessspecialist.When: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Where: McKee Wellness Services,1805 E. 18th St. Suite6, LovelandCost: FreeContact: 970-669-9355

Blood TestsWellness services offers low-cost blood screenings opento community members; some immunizations are alsoavailable upon request and availability. Please fast 12hours prior to blood draw. Payment is due at time ofservice. Insurance billing is not available.When: By appointment only. June 5, 19, 20, 7-9 a.m.Where: McKee Wellness Services, 1805 E. 18th St.Suite 6, LovelandCost: VariesContact: 970-669-9355

Spirit of WomenSpirit of Women provides health information forwomen in all stages of life. We host innovative eventsfeaturing timely health education topics for womenand Spirit Business Partners. To learn more aboutevents through McKee Spirit of Women, visitwww.BannerHealth.com/McKeespirit or call970-203-6631.

Weekend Warrior WisdomAs part of home safety month, McKee Spirit of Womenwill help you take action to increase safety at home –inside and outside.When: June 12, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.Where: Home Depot, 1100 Nickel Drive, LovelandContact: 970-203-6631 to register


HL Health BriefsMcKee Medical Center Foundation receives $75,000 grantfrom Komen

The McKee Medical Center Foundation has accepted agrant for $75,000 from the Denver Metropolitan Affili-ate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure to provide money forbreast cancer treatment for uninsured and under-insuredwomen across Northern and Northeastern Colorado.

Gale Coddington, MSW, oncology social worker at Mc-Kee Cancer Center, and Brooke Vander Wal, grants writerwith the McKee Medical Center Foundation, accepted theaward April 19 at the Denver Metropolitan Susan G. Ko-men for the Cure 20th Anniversary Celebration in Denver.

The treatment grant will ensure that under-insured,uninsured or women who do not have other resources willhave access to breast cancer treatment at McKee, NorthColorado Medical Center, and Sterling Regional MedicalCenter. The oncology social work navigators will identifyand qualify women for the treatment grant and assurethey receive the full range of services in the continuum ofcare as developed by the Larimer County Women’s HealthCoalition. This project will allow these women to receivethe care they deserve as they struggle to recover frombreast cancer and all the medical ramifications of theirdisease.

Overall, the Komen Denver Affiliate is awarding $2.5million to 15 organizations in Colorado this fiscal year.

McKee, NCMC, East Morgan among Banner Healthhospitals recognized for complete electronic medicalrecord adoption

Seventeen Banner Health facilities have achieved Stage7, the final stage in the adoption of electronic medicalrecord as acknowledged by HIMSS Analytics, a whollyowned nonprofit subsidiary of the Healthcare Informationand Management Systems Society. HIMSS Analytics moni-tors and recognizes levels of EMR adoption and meaningfuluse in hospitals in the United States, Canada and othercountries.

In Colorado, the three Banner Health hospitals tomeet this achievement are East Morgan County Hospitalin Brush, North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley andMcKee Medical Center in Loveland. HIMSS lists no otherColorado hospitals as having achieved this level of EMRadoption.

The Stage 7 recognition by HIMSS Analytics is acompelling example of Banner Health’s emergence as anational leader in health care. Banner Health’s 17 Stage7 hospitals are among only 82 hospitals in the nation atthis top level of EMR use. Banner is also recognized byThomson Reuters as a Top Five Large Health System inthe nation and as a Top Leadership Team/Large Systemby HealthLeaders magazine.

In order to obtain the final stage in the EMR adoption,hospitals must be paperless and be able to share clinicalinformation with other health care facilities, networks, clin-ics, employers, payers and patients. At this stage, healthcare organizations also can store and analyze data to useto improve clinical outcomes and patient experience.

HIMSS Analytics surveyors conducted an on-site reviewof Banner’s EMR technologies at Banner Good SamaritanMedical Center located in Phoenix. Because nearly allBanner facilities have the same level of EMR adoption andusage, surveyors were able to judge facility capabilitiesacross the system based on their findings at Banner GoodSamaritan Medical Center.

Four more Banner Health facilities will achieve Stage 7this summer once they have implemented using bar-cod-ing technology for patient identification and medicationsadministration. The remaining facilities will achieve Stage7 in 2013.

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For 24 years, the certifiednurse-midwives at Banner WomenFirst have been providing care to areawomen at all stages of their lives.The philosophy of the group of fivemidwives is simple: supporting choicesof women.

“Everyone is different,” says PattiValasek, one of the CNMs at BannerWomen First, located across on 18thStreet just south of the hospital.“The biggest benefit we provide is agreat deal of education. We areadvocates for our patients and canoffer generous amounts of time spentwith our patients to connect withthem and meet their specific needs.”

While the term ‘midwife’ iscommonly associated with labor anddelivery, the CNMs at Women Firstprovide a host of health care servicesfor women including well womangynecological examinations, contra-ceptive counseling, prescriptions,menopause counseling along withprenatal, labor and delivery care.

Providing expert care during labor,delivery, and after birth is a specialtyof midwives that makes them unique.All of the CNMs are master’s degreeprepared registered nurses whohave graduated from an advancededucation program accredited by theAmerican College of Nurse-Midwives.In addition to Valasek, the clinicboasts over 90 years of combinedmidwifery experience from CNMsLinda Davison, Cindy Dean, JanelleKomorowski and Carolyn Bottone-Post.

“It is a misconception that weonly provide birthing services,” saysValasek. “We have many patients whocome to us for support during preg-nancy and continue their care with usthroughout their lives.”

Another misconception is thatmidwife services are used primarilyby women who choose to have homebirths. In fact, the CNMs at Women

First only do hospital deliveries andwork very closely with the physiciansat OB/GYN Associates and McKeeCenter for Women’s Health. “Wehave a good relationship of trustand mutual support with our physi-cians,” says Valasek. “We value theirexpertise and enjoy working with theOB/GYNs.”

The midwives manage their laborand deliveries at McKee unless thereis a complication or a cesareansection is required. In that case,they assist the physician and providesupport to the patient and family.Currently, the CNMs deliver approxi-mately one-third of the 800+ birthsat McKee each year.

Another benefit is that theirpatients have access to amenitiesprovided by McKee to their laboringmoms. Spacious, private rooms wherea mother can labor, deliver, recoverand receive post partum care withouthaving to move are available withlarge whirlpool bathtubs. McKeeprovides the innovative use of“peanut balls” during labor tohelp mothers have easier and faster

deliveries. Peanut balls are peanutshaped vinyl exercise balls thatresearch has shown can reduce labortime and lower chances of the patientrequiring a c-section.

Another misunderstanding ofchoosing midwifery is synonymouswith choosing to have no pain reliefduring delivery. This is not the caseas patients are educated aboutall of the methods of pain reliefavailable and supported in theirdecision. According to Valasek,Women First’s epidural rate is similarto that of the OB/GYNs.

“Our main goal is to develop along lasting relationship with ourpatients and to meet their needsindividually by educating thepatients about the choices they havein regards to childbirth, contraceptionand general women’s health matters,”said Valasek. Women First is locatedat 1647 E. 18th St. in Loveland;appointments can be made bycalling 970-663-9523. Mostprivate insurance is acceptedalong with Medicaid and self paypatients.

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Ask the Expert:RSV

My child has been short of breath and tired lately.Are these warning signs of RSV?

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RVS) is a common and frequent cause ofrespiratory illness in young children. It’s highly contagious and spreadsthrough schools between late fall and early spring.

Adults and older children may experience flu-like symptoms. Infants orsmall children may have trouble breathing and eating, act unusuallylethargic and irritable, and may become blue in the lips and fingernails.

Most cases are not life-threatening and can be treated like a cold.

Serious cases can lead to pneumonia and bronchitis.

Prevention can be managed by frequent hand-washing andthrough the quarantining of children with symptoms. Talk withyour pediatrician for more information.

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McKay Marler, M.D.PediatricianLoveland Pediatrics2555 E. 13th St. Suite 130Appointments – (970) 663-5437

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