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Contents BE He Heal alth thy y | Ma Marc rch/ h/Ap Apri rill 201 20111 | Vol olum ume e 2, 2, Issue ssue 1 eating right
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DON’T FREAK — IT’S JUST FRUIT Common misconceptions could be keeping you from beneting from the nutritional powerhouse By Cathleen Cole
9 home remedies THE STINKING ROSE Garlic can add avor and boost health By Cathleen Cole
15 beauty tips FACE IT Younger-looking skin without the knife By Margaret Battistelli Gardner
get moving ZOOM, ZOOM, ZUMBA Join in the fun of this tness craze By Cathleen Cole
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SHAKE OFF THE WINTER BLUES Spring fever: myth or reality? By Todd Senters
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Meet Be Healthy editor Adam Brooks
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Q & A rst, some personal questions Are you a in lifetime lifetim e resid resident ent ofmy Beaumont? Beau mont? currently Beaumont. I was born here and reared Lumberton, where parents stillIlive. I wentlive to ainprivate school in Beaumont. I haven’t always lived in Southeast Texas, but something always seems to be pulling me back here. Are you marrie married? d? Childr Children? en? My wife’s name is Lisa; we’ve been married since 2009. She chased me for months before I noticed her. OK, maybe it was the other way around. She and my children can always put a smile on my face. I’m the incredibly proud father of two daughters, Izzabelle and Khloie. Lisa and I are proud to have two sons together, Gaivyn and Colton.
o ks, o r B m a d A tor / ve ed i t ecu t i v e xro j jeec t t m maanagyer p t h t o f Be Hea l quick, adam! tell us your favorite: Musicians: Elvis, Dave Matthews Band, Ol’ Blue Eyes Book: “As a Man Thinketh” by James Allen. I’ve spent a good bit of my life trying to memorize the Bible, too. Place to Travel: Branson, Mo. For the shows.
How about hobbies? What do you do in your spare time? I’m usually trying to keep up with what’s happening in Southeast Texas. I’m always looking for a story. When I’m not doing that, I’m spending time with my family. As long as I’m with them, I’m happy — whether it’s going out to eat and bowling or sitting at home playing board games and the Wii. I’m also a musician. I play drums and guitar. It’s my stress reliever. Do you have any heroes or role models? My main hero and role model is my dad — a man of few words, but actions speak louder than words ever could. He always has a smile on his face and is very patient. He has great character; he’s carefree and has a joyful spirit, and compassion for the underdog. He’s not one to bother with typical, testosterone-fueled “male” ego trips. Some of that used to drive me crazy, but now I strive to be like him.
And just about anyone who is willing to lay down his or her life for our freedom is a hero to me. Not just the ones who actually die for our freedom, but also the ones who are willing to risk their lives for it. In my eyes, those are the real heroes. There are many more, including my mom, wife and even my children.
and now, about your new job … As execu executive tive editor/project editor/project manager for Be Healthy , what does your role entail? I oversee the complete layout of Be Be Healthy — from the stories that are chosen, to where they go and what pictures are used, to which events are covered. As project manager, I just try to motivate our advertising team to really listen to our advertisers and find out what’s important to them. They not only provide us the ability to have this magazine, but they’re fans, as well. Without them, we wouldn’t be here.
Place to Get Inspiration: My family, plus when I see someone successful, it inspires me! When I see those
who are less fortunate, I pray for them and thank God for all His blessings.
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Don’t freak — it’s just fruit Common miscon misconception ceptions s could be keeping you from beneting from the nutritional powerhouse in the produce aisle
By Margaret Battistelli Gardner
hat’s not to love about fruit? It’s easy to come by, it’s tasty, it’s sweet, and to top it all off, it’s good for you. All kinds of fruit — from the bright, clean burst of an orange to the tender, pulpy squish of a perfectly ripened peach, to the crisp snap of an autumn apple, to the indulgent creamy kiss of an avocado — are spilling over with the vitamins our bodies need to do what they do every day. Fruits feed our organs the good stuff they need to keep us going and growing, thinking, breathing and, yeah, living.
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“Fruit is essential for overall health,” said Kelli Worley, a registered dietitian and owner of Nutrition Solutions in Beaumont. “Its main source of calories is from carbohydrates, which give you energy. It’s what your body runs on.” Fruit lls you up, cleans you out, hydrates you from the inside, fosters weight loss, jump-starts your metabolism metabolism and gives you clean, natural energy to get you through your day. And research suggests that the nutrients in fruit can help the
kiwi, mangoes or perhaps starting with “Fruit is essential for overfruit you can buy in jars, so there’s nothall health. Its main source of ing intimidating about picking and prepar- calories is from carbohydrates, ing them. which give you energy. It’s what
body ward from o a variety of diseases and conditions heart disease to stroke to certain cancers. You can get it fresh, canned or frozen. You can eat it raw, cooked, in a recipe or just out of hand. Still, a lot of folks don’t get the minimum daily recommended allowance of fruit — and that’s a mere ve servings servings (that can be split among veggies, too). If ve servings seem daunting to you, consider that a serving of berries or diced fruits, for example, is just half a cup. A serving of apple or orange is about the size of your st (assuming you’re not an infant or professional wrestler).
But our bodies needsocarbs, and the sugar in fruits is natural, eating a banana isn’t isn ’t the same as scarng down a Snicker Snickerss candy bar. And as sweet as most fruits are, their sugar/carb count is still comparatively low.
Misconception No. 2: Fruit is high in sugar, so it should be avoided, especially in low-carb diets or by people with diabetes. Yup, fruit has a high concentration of sugar and is a source of carbohydrates.
your body runs on.” Kelli Worley, registered dietitian and owner, Nutrition Solutions, Beaumont “A 3- ounce banana has about 15 grams of carbohydrates,” Worley said. “Three ounces of bread has 45. ” modAs with anything, anyth ing,about it’s all45.” about eration. People who want to control their blood sugar, sugar, and those with diabetes, need to eat proper portions at proper intervals. Eating six bananas at once, for example, >>
So what’s the deal? Why are some people so freaked out about fruit? According to some Southeast Texas nutrition experts, there are some common misconceptions that keep people from living the most, ahem, fruitful lives they can.
Misconception No. 1: Fruit is boring. Color, texture, taste … the fruit world has it all. And with produce aisles overowing with exotic choices such as persimmons, bloodsimply oranges, papaya, ugli fruit, there is no excuse excus eand to limit your taste buds to bananas and oranges. “Most people tend to focus just on a couple of kinds of fruits and boredom sets in,” said Jennifer Gary, a registered dietitian and diabetes educator educator at Jos Joslin lin Diabetes Center Aliate at Southeast Texas Medical Associates Associates in Beaumon Beaumont. t. “If all you eat are apples apples,, bananas and oranges, you’ll get bored and then you won’t want to eat any fruit.” Worley suggests aiming for a variety of colors in your fruit choices, choices, as dier dier-ent fruits get their colors from dierent nutrients. Not all fruit has Vitamin C, A or E, for example, so experimenting across the color spectrum will round out your nutrition nutrit ion — and taste — requir requirements. ements. She recommends branching out with papaya, BEHealthyS BEHea lthySETX.co ETX.com m
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isn’t a great idea for anyone. Same with weight loss, Gary says. Because of their high ber and wate waterr content, fruits are a great replacement for high-calorie snacks because they ll you up more quickly and stay with you longer. But overeating fruit can derail your weight-loss eorts almost as easily as overeating chocolate or potato chips.
for you as fresh and, very often, more so. There are lots of creative ways to up your fruit intake. Try it in smoothies made with fat-free yogurt, fruit and ice; cube up sturdy fruits like mango and pineapple and skewer them, then grill them and serve with honey-sweetened yogurt; or dice them for salsa made with mint for chicken or sh dishes. Or just keep it simple. Pop some grapes, crunch into an apple or dig into a succulent papaya. Whatever oats your fruit boat, grab a handful and just chow down. •
Misconception No. 3: I drink OJ. That’s That’ s plenty plenty,, isn’t it? Sure, there are alternatives nativ es to fres fresh h fruit, and they do count as fruit servings, servings, but remember these tips: 1. Dried fruits fruits such as raisins and dried cranberries cranberries often often have added sugar. 2. Fruit “drinks” aren’t aren’t the same as fruit juice. Make sure what you’re getting is 100 percent juice with no added sugar.
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3. Fruit juices, even those without added sugar, sugar, provide the same number of calories as their fresh brethren but without the ber and satiety factor. Best to go for the real thing whenever possible. 4. Canned fruit often often is packed in heavy syrup, syrup, which adds tons of extra sugar.
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Misconception No. 4: Fresh fruit is expensive, hard to nd and hard to keep. All of these can be true, but with a little legwork and creativity, you can have fresh fruit — or its equivalent — year round. Worley and Gary advise getting fruit in season and, whenever possible, from local growers or farmers markets. It’s less expensive and fresher. Frozen, no-sugar-added fruit is a great alternative to fresh. It keeps longer, and because it’s frozen as soon as it’s picked — at the peak of its freshness and nutrient-rich goodness — it’s as good
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Put frozen, no-sugar added peaches and frozen, nosugar-added strawberries in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until slightly thawed, about 20 seconds. Add frozen, no-sugar-added blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. Microwave another 20 seconds. (Fruit will be cold and still rm; for softer, warmer fruit, microwave
Top fruit with teaspoon of local, avorful honey Top honey,, then sprinkle with a teaspoon of ax seeds. Top with preferred amount of fat-free Greek yogurt. Garnish with another sprinkle of ax seed, a drizzle of honey, a piece of fruit and a mint leaf.
Get Fresh! (Skin, that is)
Experts say there’s not a whole lot of denitive research that points to fruit specically reducing wrinkles or restoring a youthful resilience to aging skin. But fruit has so much going for it that it’s hard to believe it’s not a powerhouse for skin. “Fruits like blackberries, blueberries, red grapes, and cherries, for example, get their deep red and purple color from anthocyanidins and proanthocyanidins, which are antioxidants that keep small blood vessels from leaking and breaking,” breaking,” Gary says. “It has a positive effect on collagen, which helps the elasticity and rmness of the skin. Plus fruit is also a good source of vitamins A, C and E, which also promote healthy skin.” Adds Worley:“The Worley: “The main way fruit helps keep your skin healthy is
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its water content. Staying hydrated is very important for healthy skin, and fruits have a lot of water. Staying hydrated from the inside out is the best way to keep your skin looking fresh and healthy.”
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The stinking rose
Garlic offers health benets as well as avor to our diets By Cathleen Cole
nown for centuries as “the stinking rose,” garlic has had a longstanding place in folk medicine for its health benefits, including warding off evil spirits and vampires. While the anti-Dracula element of garlic has yet to be proven, some of the health advantages adva ntages hav have e been. The smellier member of the onion family has the potential benefit of lowering cholesterol and is known as a natural antibi-
blood pressure, stimulate the immune system and exert an anticoagulant eect. It can also act as an antioxidant, neutralizing free radicals that can cause cell damage, which has implications for both cardiovascular disease and cancer prevention. “I am a great fan of garlic,” Ruiz said. “I think that people should enjoy their food. Most people enjoy the flavor of garlic. They should use it abundantly and congratulate themselves for engaging in a positive health behavior.” As for those who hate the flavor of garlic, Ruiz advises that they should not add it to their meals simply because it might provide some health benefits. “There is no ‘magic’ food or ingredient,” she said. “What matters is an overall healthy diet and lifestyle.” Based on her studies, Ruiz said, it appears that aged garlic
otic. According Ruiz, aofregistered and associate professor in to theConnie Department Family &dietitian Consumer Sciences at Lamar University, there is also evidence that garlic can lower
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Potential problems with eating garlic or taking garlic supplements include bad breath, body odor, allergic reactions, acceleration in the eects of anticoagulants such as Coumadin and reducing the
fresh garlic and minced garlic,” she said. “I tend to use fresh the most, but I use the powder or the minced if I am out of fresh garlic or if I’m in a hurry.” Carlo J. Busceme III, president of
eectiveness of the HIV drug Saquinavir, Ruiz said. “As with many dietary supplements, the potency and recommended dosage are not standardized,” she said of garlic in pill form. “Some preparations will have more of the active compound allicin than others do.” Another consideration for people using garlic, or any other type of dietary supplement, is that they should not totally depend on a complementary or alternative therapy for a cure, Ruiz said. But if garlic breath is the only drawback for many people, it’s not that big a
Beaumont-based Texas Coee Co., says garlic is a big seller in the company’s TexJoy line of spices and seasonings. TexJoy’s garlic comes from California, Nevada and New Mexico. In the 1980s, garlic was a minor sales item, he said. After the media started reporting on the vegetable’s vegetable ’s health benets, the company’s garlic sales increased. “Currently, “Currently, we use a lot of garlic – well over 100,000 pounds a year,” Busceme said. “Today, garlic’s popularity has made it blossom into a major commodity.” There is currently a garlic shortage in the world, he
problem. “That’s nothing a good of chewing gum or breath mint can’tpiece cure,” she said. Garlic is a staple at the dietitian’s house. “I keep garlic powder, as well as
explained, popularity.partly due to its international “I love garlic in my food for the good avor and savory qualities,” Busceme said. “Garlic can overwhelm a recipe some-
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times, so again moderation good,of but every now and a good is dosing that lovely avor makes makes me happy! happy! Also, I use garlic garlic as a way to help me through a cold or sore throat because it is a natural antibiotic.” •
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ollagen is like spaghett spaghetti, i, according to Francis Mijares, Mijar es, a nurse practitioner who owns Skinologie Medical Spa & Laser Center in Beaumont.
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“When we’re born, the collagen in our skin is lined up very neatly,” neatly,” Mijares said, interlocking his fingers in a row. “But as we begin to age, it begins to get kind of like … spaghetti.” At this point, he unlocked his fingers and wiggled them. Radio frequency skin tightening, he asserted, can fix the spaghetti problem. “This procedur procedure e puts heat underneath the layers of the skin to make it straight again,” again,” he explained. “It creates subtle rejuv rejuvenation. enation. No more spaghetti.” The procedure normally takes about an hour, and it ’s recommended that patients have a total of six treatments, one every two to three weeks, for results that last three to five years. A cool, thick lotion — much like what is used for ultrasounds — is applied to the face, and a handheld device is
isn’t exactly relaxing, Oliver said clients isn’t rarely feel any real discomfort, though some haven’t haven’t been able to handle the higher settings on the Beautiful Image machine. There are other options, as well. At the Medesthetic Center in Beaumont, customers can get a “liquid lift,” also known as the lunchtime lift, since it generally can be done over the course of a lunch break. The liquid lift is more invasive invasi ve than the radio frequency skin tightening and microcurre microcurrent nt treatme treatments, nts, as it invol involves ves injections of both Botox and other fillers to smooth the skin. “It’s pretty painless; most people have no discomfort unless they have a very, very low tolerance,” said Connie Zuzukian, wife of Medesthetic Center founder George Zuzukian. “It takes five to seven days for the full effect to kick
Mijares says that aestheticians and clients alike have to be realistic about the results the client hopes to see — no matter what treatment they’re asking about.
rolled on the skin. end the tool isn’t itself hot, but The where it of makes contact, there’s a definite warm feeling. The difference is subtle, but it’s there. Cheeks are plumper and fine lines appear smoother. smoother. The over overall all result is a dewier and yes, younger complexion. The results certainly aren aren’t ’t what you would see in a surgical face-lift, but neither is the price — roughly $2,100 for the six-treatment package. A traditional face-lift can cost about $15,000. $15,000. With the skin tightening procedure, procedure, there is no “down time” and no discomfort, swelling swell ing or scarring. That’s the point. Radio frequency skin tightening is an innovative nonsurgical alternative to traditional face-lifts. A new breed of medical aesthetics centers have sprung up in the past few years to offer a mix of traditional spa or salon treatments. Center of Attention in Lumberton offers the Beautiful Image microcurrent microcurre nt facial that contracts the muscles in the face, “basically giving your face a workout so that your body will naturally tone and tighten itself,” itself,” said Suzy Oliver Oliver,, a licensed aesthetician who provides services there.
in. about six months, andThe the Botox fillers lasts last six months to a year depending on how quickly your body metabolizes them.” Short of any of these treatments, there always are more traditional approachess to fighting the rava approache ravages ges of time on the face, including microdermabrasion microdermabr asion and chemical peels. At-home microdermabrasion microdermabrasion kits are popular, but Mijares cautions you won’t get the same results you can expect at a salon or spa. “We have the equipment to actually vacuum out the dead layer of skin that is removed during the exfoliation,” he said. “At home, you just wipe it away, and if you miss some, those cells are stuck inside your pores.” To anyone who’s used to slathering on some face cream and calling it a done deal, the cost of profes professional sional skincare/ rejuvenation rejuv enation treatments can be offputting — whether you’re talking about an advanced facial, intensiv intensivee skin-smoothing programs or injections. But considerin considering g how much is spent each year at cosmetics counters and in drug stores and supermarkets for quick-fix OTC products,
will be. But age isn’t the only determining factor. Hydration, overall health and lifestyle all factor in to it.
Oliver said the recommende recommended d program for Beautiful Image is 10 treatments for results that can last three to five years with occasional maintenance treatments along the way. Though the treatment
it might be a pretty good trade-off. “It’s pricey — it is,” Mijares said. “But look at how much stuff people are using on their faces and how much money they’re spending over time.” •
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“We’ll do an actual sample on your skin,” he said. “If you like the effect, we can tell you what you can expect after that. If a client has really, really loose skin or they indicate that they want a result that really isn’t achievable, then we would recommend a face-lift.” Nonsurgical face-lifts can work wonders on clients from 45 to 60; after that, it gets a little harder to determine how responsive a person’s skin
“Some people in their 70s still have a lot of collagen, so it’ll work for them,” Mijares said. “If you can pinch your cheeks and there’s meat on there, then you’re a good candidate, no matter how old you are.”
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Time to shake off the winter blues Seasonal Affective Disorder might be making you sad By Todd Senters
outheast Texas had a cold winter this year, but take heart. Spring is here. The days are growing longer and the air soon will be lled with the the sounds nivals, Little League baseball games and children playing until last of raycarof sunshine disappears in the distance. There is something about spring that rejuvenates the spirit and awakens a feeling of vigor and vitality. “What is commonly referred to as ‘spring fever’ is a characterization of normal human feelings and emotions following a period of captivity over the winter months,” said Beth SydnorWilson, a clinical psychologist with Beaumont Psychological Services. “Over the winter, there is decreased activity due to inclement weather. As the days become longer and the temperature begins to rise, the body responds by increasing the production of hormones, such as
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“The characteristics of spring fever are very common, but will diminish over a short period of time as the body balances hormone levels and regains its circadian rhythm or internal clock,” Wilson said. “However, there are specic types – speciers – of clinical depression called seasonal aective disorder, disorder, or SAD SAD,, that often are confused with spring fever.” Approximately 7 percent of the population has true clinical depression. Of those who are clinically depressed, 4
increased sleep, increased appetite and food intake with carbohydrate craving, marked increase in weight, irritability, interpersonal diculties – especially rejection sensitivity – and leaden paralysis, a heavy, leaden feeling in the arms or legs.” The second type is summer depression. “A spring-onset pattern – summer depression – also has been described in which the severe depressive episode begins in late spring to early summer
such as physical or emotional trauma or the death of a close family member or friend,” Wilson said. “I have found phototherapy to be particularly helpful for SAD. In some cases, it may be necessary to manage symptoms with antidepressants.” One positive aspect of SAD is that it is seasonal. “Most people who have seasonal aective disorder are able to decrease the intensity of treatment as symptoms
percent to 6 percent will exhibit symptoms that correlate with particular seasons. “An individual presenting with seasonal-related seasonal-r elated depression symptoms must have demonstrated those symptoms for two or more seasons in order to be diagnosed with SAD,” Wilson said. There are two types of SAD. “The most often recognized is the fall-onset type, also known as winter depression, in which major depressive episodes begin in the late fall to early winter months and remit during the summer months,” Wilson said. “Atypical signs and sympsymp-
and is characterized by typical vegetative symptoms of depression, such as decreased sleep, weight loss and poor appetite,” appetite, ” Wilson said. As is common with spring fever, people with SAD generally experience an elevation in mood around late February as the days grow longer. “In general, this period often is characterized by an increase in energy, vitality and particularly sexual appetite, which is often strong in those suering from SAD,” SAD,” Wilson said. Treatment for SAD is similar to that of other forms of clinical depression. “I
subside in the spring. They may be able to decrease the dose of any prescribed antidepressant medications or the frequency of phototherapy treatment. I usually continue counseling sessions to ensure progress in long-term symptom management,” management, ” Wilson said. “For most, SAD will be a life-long condition, but others will notice a lessening in severity year-over-year.” If you think your “spring fever” could be something more, discuss your symptoms with your healthcare provider, Wilson said. While seasonal aective
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o you Zumba? If not, maybe you should! This aerobic fitness exercise offers a cardio workout in a party-like atmospher atmosphere. e. Zumba was created by fitness instructor and dancer Alberto “Beto “Beto” ” Perez in the 1990s in his native Colombia. He mixed Latin dances such as merengue, tango, rhumba and salsa into a body
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Perez moved to Miami in 2001 and, with his partners, launched Zumba Fitness and trademarked the word Zumba. By 2005, the business had its own academy to license Zumba instructors to teach Zumba classes. The instructors don’t use microphones, but indicate the steps with body movements so that the music can be loud, just like at your favorite club. Zumba’’s official motto is “Ditch the Zumba Workout – Join the Party!”
each class. All you need are comfortable workout clothes and good athletic shoes. Jones also al so recommends rec ommends bringing a water bottle and a towel. “You’ll sweat – a lot!” she said. Jones has had people come to her classes who said their old workouts weren’t working for them anymore. They were getting thicker around the middle. After starting Zumba, the inches came off. Zooming to Zumba can burn anywhere
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“What’ss great about Zumba is you “What’ work your total body,” said Peyton Jones, Group Fitness Supervisor and Zumba instructor at Christus Health & Wellness Center in Beaumont. “You’ “You’re re moving in a lot of different planes.” The center offers about 10 Zumba classes a week, which are well-attended with an average of 80 participants in
from 500 to 1,000 calories in an hour, depending on your leve levell of fitness, Jones said. “You do spend a lot of time in your fat-burning zone,” she said. “And you continue to burn for the next eight to nine hours.” Zumba is considered interval training with fast and slow sequences to vary the workout’s intensity. “Your heart rate
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• Zumba can burn anywhe anywhere re from 500 to 1,000 calories per hour, depending on your level of fitness. • Zumba is interval interval train training ing with with fast and slow sequences to vary the workout’ workout’s s intensity intensity.. • Zumba is a totaltotal-body body workout workout..
will go up and down,” Jones said. “It makes your total body more fit.” The problem with some workouts is they tend to get tedious and boring after awhile. awh ile. “Zumba is not boring,” she said. “Your “Y our body is continually challenged. It’s never never the same thing.” Jones is a dancer and a choreogra choreographer pher,, like the other Zumba instructors at the Wellness Center,, so changing up the mov Center moves es comes naturally. “You’re not going to get the same Zumba workout with us,” she said. Heather Fountain Fountain Thomas of Beaumont recently recently tried Zumba and loved love d it. “It was really energetic and fast-paced, fast-pa ced,” ” she said. “It hardly seemed like 90 minutes.” She’d watched Zumba videos, so she knew what to expect. “Zumba is a lot more interesting and fun than a traditional exercise class,” she said. “I think it was a good workout.” Jones knows kn ows it’s it ’s a good go od workout workou t because she sees the results in her students every week. “You’ll be surprised,” she said. “It really works.”
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ew moments in life can make you as anxious as bringing your rst baby home from the hospital. You have been planning for this day for months. Still, nothing adequately can prepare you for the responsibility of caring for the precious life you now hold in your arms. You have taken the time to carefully select the right pediatrician,, but to a rsttrician rst-time time parent, parent, it can seem like an etern eternity ity before the rst visit to the doctor. Is my baby eating enough? How many diapers should we go through in a day? There are so many questions and just as many answers from many dierent sources. “If you are ever in doubt, call your pediatrician,” said Carl Hubbell, pediatrician pediatrician and managin managing g partner of Beaumont Pediatric Center. “We are here to answer your questions and reassure you that everything is going to be OK.” When you see the pediatrician for the rst time, there are several pieces of information you need to bring with you, including a copy of the discharge summary for mom and baby, birth weight and length, a list of any compli complications cations during pregnancy pregnancy or following delivery, how many weeks pregnant the mother was at delivery and any medications the baby may have been prescribed when discharged from the hospital. You will need to arrive early and be prepared to complete any new-patient paperwork.
“It is extremely important to take care of the umbilical cord site and the circumcision,” Hubbell said. “Clean the umbilical cord with alcohol daily and if the site becomes soiled. The umbilical cord stump will fall o as a natural part of drying. Do not be alarmed, but continue to keep the site clean and leave it open to air. If a circum circumcision cision was performed, performed, it is natural to see some blood present. Change the dressing as instructed. Contact your pediatrician if you see extreme redness, swelling or signicant bleeding.” Pediatricians will ask parents about the baby’s schedule at home. The baby should be feeding feeding on a two- to four-hour four-hour schedule. If the mother is breastfeeding, the baby should be feeding fee ding for 20 minute minutess at a time, and she should be alternating alternating breasts with each feeding. “I strongly encourage mom not to let the baby sleep through a scheduled feeding,” Hubbell said. “It is very important to maintain a consistent schedule. With normal feeding habits, you should see four wet diapers and three dirty diapers each day. It is important to pay attention to this, because a signicant decrease or increase in wet or dirty diapers could be an early indication of a problem.” There are several key indicators to which every parent should pay attention, Hubbell said. If the baby is feeling warmer than usual, check a rectal temperature and treat a fever greater than
At the rst appointment, the pediatrician will conduct a physical exam and plot the growth curve based on length and weight. “It is normal for the baby to lose 8 percent to 10 percent of their birth weight following delivery,” Hubbell said. “When I examine the baby, there are certain things I am looking for that will indicate normal development. The skin should be soft and warm. This is an indication of good blood ow and will also tell me if the baby has any signs of newborn jaundice. Soft skin is an indication the baby is rece receiving iving plenty plenty of nutriti nutrition on and is not dehydrated. The skin provides me with a good indication the heart and lungs are working properly, but I will listen for good breathing sounds and listen for the presence of a murmur.” Hubbell encourages parents to write down any questions they have before they arrive at the oce. “Otherwise, it is likely you will forget to ask something that is very important,” he said. As part of the rst visit, blood work will be draw drawn n for the second part of the newborn screen, which checks for several potential childhood disorders. The doctor also will check the umbilical cord and circumcision on the boys, if one was done, to make sure both are healing well.
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