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Emotional:Toby’s Tail

Physical:How To Be Heart Healthy!

Nutritional:Juvenile Diabetes

Family-Centered Care:Integrated Cancer Care Program

Public Health Week:Injuries Are No Accident

Healthy Lifestyles:Stress Management

Audiology:Hearing and Hearing Loss

Photography 101:Precious Memories!

Proper Gear:Happy Feet Means Happy Running!

Achievements:Health News: Small Business Awards!!

Life Tip:Drink Water

Balanced Living:Live Happily Ever After

The Healing Touch:Medical Benefits of Massage Therapy

Preventative Treatment:Physical Therapy for Osteoporosis

Independent Living:Searching For A Place To Call “HOME”

Healthcare:History and Treatment of Hypothyroidism

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training requirements, the dog must perform and pass more than 11 tasks during testing, or they are not eligible for certification. Some of these tasks include demonstrat-ing confidence and control around wheelchairs, crutches and other medical equipment, handling crowds of people, sitting, walking and staying on command, and positive reactions to other dogs, strangers or distractions. All certi-fied dogs must also be neatly groomed and be current on all immunizations and thoroughly examined by a veterinar-ian. Though Toby began his training with proficiency at many of the tasks, the Gholsons took one skill at a time and worked with him. Toby passed his testing with flying colors in early 2010, excelling at every task. Following his testing and certification, the Gholson’s sought out an opportunity in the Hattiesburg area for Toby to offer his services, and found a very receptive audience at Forrest General. “Studies have shown that when pet therapy is used in Rehab, there is more laughter and interaction among patients than during any other time,” said Brenda Cain, Forrest General Director of Rehab and Ortho-pedics. “In an inpatient setting, the presence of animals encourages socialization. Many patients are able to relax more when animals are present.” As a pet therapy dog, Toby makes trips to Forrest General on a reg-ular basis, touring various floors and stopping in rooms or areas where patients would like to see him. Patients can pet him, spend time with him, and feed him treats in return for a demonstration of his repertoire

of tricks. Staff at Forrest General and Toby’s owners hope that these visits will spread smiles and happiness in the wake of his wagging tail. “We often say that Toby has the love of God in his heart because he is a friend to everybody,” said Melinda Gholson. “Our desire would be that Toby would bring a spirit of hope to patients – that he would provide a break or distraction from the pain and discomfort many patients experi-ence and maybe remind them of good times with their own dogs.” The Gholson family is very familiar with hospitals, as daughter Ra-chel spent many of her childhood days as a patient. When just a year old, Rachel was diagnosed with an immune response problem called crescentic glomerulonephritis, causing her body to attack and destroy her kidneys. She received care at University Medical Center in Jackson, and then they transitioned to daily dialysis at home for a year. At age two, she was well enough to In December 1995 at age two Rachel underwent surgery at the University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis, where she received one of her father’s kidneys. Today, Rachel is a junior at Presbyterian Christian School and thanks to im-munosuppressive medicine, carries out her normal teenage activities. Occasionally, due to her weakened immune system, Rachel may ac-quire an illness such as a stomach virus, which would be mild to most teenagers but can land her in the hospital to recover.

It is that first-hand experience as a hospital patient that helped in-spire Rachel to use Toby to reach out to other patients. During Rachel’s childhood hospital stays, her mother recalls Rachel receiving visits from costumed characters or Christmas carolers, but they thought that a real live dog would make an even greater impact on a patient. “The thing about this that makes me so excited is just to see people react to Toby,” said Rachel. “I love to see people’s face change when they see him walk into the room. Their eyes light up and their face lights up in a huge smile. I need that just on a regular day, and I know someone who is in the hospital could use it way more than I do. Toby doesn’t know who’s sick and who isn’t – he just loves everyone and I feel like for a brief while the patients can feel like they aren’t sick.”

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When it comes to the heart’s health, there are some things you can’t control — like getting older, or having a parent with heart disease. But there are many more things you can do to lower chances of sabotaging your ticker.

“An ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure in this instance,” says Gregg Fonarow, MD, an American Heart Association spokesman and associate chief of UCLA’s division of cardiology. Here is a Good Heart /Bad Heart approach to keeping Heart Healthy.

1. STOP Smoking. A major cause of heart disease, smoking raises blood pressure, causes blood clots, and makes it harder to exercise. And it’s the number one preventable cause of

premature death in the U.S., according to the American Heart Association. Even though it may be one of the most difficult habits to quit, the rewards of stopping smoking are perhaps the greatest and most immediate. When you toss the smokes, your heart risk goes down within just a few days of quitting. Within a year, your risk is cut by half. After 10 years of living smoke-free, it’s as if you never smoked at all, says Nieca Goldberg, MD, cardi-ologist and director of the New York University Women’s Heart Program.

2. Pay attention to chest pain, it might go away, but it WILL come back If you have chest pains while exercising, that’s a red flag. If you feel like an elephant is sitting on your chest and you’re breaking out in a sweat, that’s an urgent matter; call 911.

3. Don’t accept that it’s in your genes, we’ve come a long way in genetics. Having a family history of heart disease is a strong risk factor for predicting your own chances of heart trouble.Having a parent who has had an early heart attack dou-bles the risk for men having one; in women the risk goes up by about 70%, according to an American Heart As-sociation report from December 2010. Heart disease isn’t just what you inherit, it’s also what you do about it. You can still beat the odds and dramati-cally lower your risks by doing other heart-friendly things. For example, lowering your LDL (that’s the bad form of cholesterol) by 50% will cut your risks in half. Bottom line: There’s no need to let your family history determine your destiny. 4. Schedule regular checkups-you do it for your car, right? When you don’t get checked out regularly by your healthcare provider, you might not realize if you have some of the silent heart risk factors that are harder to detect. Some of the most common, symptom-free cardio-vascular issues are also some of the most easily treated, such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure.

5. Get off the couch. Exercise helps lower blood pressure, improves cho-lesterol levels, encourages weight loss, benefits blood vessel function, and cuts stress, among other things. Even if you haven’t been active for the last 20 years, it’s never too late to make an impact with exercise. Just be sure to talk to your healthcare provider before you start a new fitness regimen.

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6. Take all medications as recommended, not when you remem-ber or feel like it. If you stop taking your heart medications, you may not feel better or worse afterward. But you could still be heading for a cardiac catas-trophe. It’s only when you’re struck with a heart attack or stroke that many people think, ‘Oh, I should really keep taking meds!’” Look at heart medications as “insurance” against heart attack and stroke.

7. Watch your waisteline-buying bigger pants is not an option. If your belt size is slowly getting bigger, that’s something to worry about! Excess fat tissue in the midsection — giving you an apple-shaped figure — could mean metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a combination of risk factors that can lead to heart disease, stroke, or diabetes, through hardening of the arteries, insulin resistance, and inflammation. A hefty waistline (over 40 inches for men and over 35 inches for women) is linked to doubling your risk of heart disease! That’s good reason to redouble your efforts to get in shape through a healthy life-style. It’s not just about your clothes size.

8. A fluttering Heart is more than you think! A fluttering feeling in your heart that causes chest discomfort, short-ness of breath, the feeling you could faint, or actual fainting could be a sign of a heart arrhythmia. That’s an electrical problem with your heart, causing it to beat either too fast, too slow, or just irregularly. Do not ignore this danger sign!

9. Elevated blood pressure-find the reason and the solution! The perfect way to wreck your heart is to leave your blood pressure elevated and untreated. It is estimated that less than half of American adults with high blood pressure keep it under control. Allowing blood pressure to get out of hand makes the heart work harder and enlarge, leading to heart failure. It can also cause hardened arteries, raising your risks for heart attack, stroke, and other problems.Even though symptoms of high blood pressure are rare, it’s relatively easy to diagnose. You can even check it yourself with a home blood pressure monitor. Diet, exercise, and medications (if needed) can treat high blood pressure.

10. Eat wisely. Being overweight or obese contributes to heart disease, heart fail-ure, and a shorter lifespan. No doubt, lasting weight loss is tough to accomplish. But the good news is, even moderate weight loss can improve heart risk factors. Aim for a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and nuts; low in saturated fat and cholesterol; and with almost no trans fats. This does not mean you need to avoid fat altogether. Fats found in fish, olives and olive oil, nuts, and avocados are heart-healthy and should be eaten in moderation.

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On February 13, 2011, I ran a half marathon to raise money and awareness for Juvenile Diabetes. I personally do not have the illness, but my younger brother has dealt with the condition for

almost 8 years. Juvenile, or type 1 diabetes, affects a growing percentage of the population. This type of diabetes is different from the more common type 2, or adult onset diabetes in that it usually presents itself during childhood or early 20’s. In juvenile diabetics, the body’s autoimmune system attacks the beta cells in the pancreas. The beta cells pro-duce the insulin required by the body to transport sugar from the blood stream. Without insulin, the blood sugar in the body rises leading to coma, and, if not treated quickly, death. The most common symptoms of diabetes are increased thirst, in-creased urination, weight loss, lethargy and mood swings. Often the children will have flu type symptoms prior to being diagnosed. Juvenile diabetes affects everyone in the family, particularly the caregivers. Blood sugar levels must be carefully monitored and food must be balanced with administered insulin. When children are young they must be carefully monitored as blood sugar levels can rise or fall rapidly depending on many factors. Certainly food intake and insulin injected have an affect, but illness, hormonal factors, and growth spurts

can influence levels. Normal people may feel light headed, jittery, or headachy when their sugar levels are low but diabetics often do not feel these symptoms until their sugar levels are so low they become con-fused or slip into a coma. As sugar levels lower, diabetics become un-coordinated, disoriented and unable to think properly. They are often unable to obtain the food required to bring their blood sugar levels up and rely on others to keep an eye on them. Family and friends need to learn to recognize the symptoms of low blood sugar. The diabetic becomes sleepy, glassy eyed, they become pale or pasty looking, and may behave in a confused or aggressive manner. It is imperative that they have juice or candy to raise the sugar rapidly. Diabetics must monitor their sugar frequently night and day. It is natural for parents to check their child once or twice a night as sugar levels are often more erratic during the night. Most people think of children when they think of Juvenile diabetes, but juvenile diabetics grow up and have to deal with the condition. I spoke with Donna, who has been a juvenile diabetic for almost 40 years. I won-dered how it has affected her life. Donna stated that she had the common symptoms. She stated “It was so classic. I was peeing and drinking all the time and had lost weight. There were no diabetics in the family and we didn’t know what was wrong. One day we were at my grandmothers and she served a chocolate cake. On the way home I began throwing up and ended up in a coma and was rushed to the hospital.” When asked what her biggest challenge was as a child, she re-sponded that she was embarrassed. “Most of my most embarrassing moments happened when my sugar was low. It was difficult being dif-ferent.” Another challenge was eating. “I didn’t like to eat. My mother made me eat because of the diabetes.” When asked if her mother found the diabetes difficult to deal with, Donna responded “My mother believed in tough love. She forced me to learn to deal with the diabetes. Unfortu-nately, I learned to cut corners. Rather than eat healthy foods when my sugar was low, I would eat foods high in sugar. I couldn’t think when my sugar was low so I ate the sugar to help clear my mind. I understand the importance of carbs and balancing complex carbohydrates but I get so tired of thinking about it all the time I just raised my sugar level with juice or coke. I feel better when my sugar is a little high.” Blood sugar levels can be erratic during the night and must be moni-tored. Donna had a concern that affects all juvenile diabetics. The fear of not waking up in the morning. She sets an alarm at three in the morning but if her sugar levels drop too low she may not be able to wake. Diabetics, especially juvenile diabetics are more likely to suffer from other complications as a result of high blood sugar levels. Damage to the heart, kidneys, nerves, eyes and other parts of the body are common. When asked how she is holding up health-wise after being diabetic for 40 years, she responds, “I’ve been blessed despite having diabetes. I take it seriously, but I am reaping the repercussions of a bad diet in the past. I do have retinopathy and neuropathy, but every-thing else is fine. Diabetes doesn’t kill you, but it does make your life suck. I think my biggest fear in the future is being incapacitated with no one there to help care for me.”

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There are more than 100 types of cancer, including breast cancer, skin cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer and lym-phoma. The health care professionals in Laurel work together to

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opened Forward Health Solutions. She is certified by the A4M in Anti-Aging, Functional and Regenerative Medicine and will be finishing her fellowship this year. It was at her first BHRT conference that she learned about evidence-based BHRT, which is the science of the mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of humans, their organs, and the cells of which they are composed. This conference coupled with her own personal health journey fueled her passion to find out as much as she could to help women and men in treating the “why” of their symptoms. Not treating the symptoms of the stated ailment, but why it was happening. And this is also the foundation of Osteopathic Medicine. In addition to all the benefits of modern medicine including prescrip-tion drugs, surgery, and the use of technology to diagnose disease and evaluate injury, osteopathic medicine provides the added benefit of hands-on diagnosis and treatment through a system of therapy known as osteopathic manipulative medicine. Osteopathic medicine empha-sizes helping each person achieve a high level of wellness by focusing on health promotion and disease prevention. She was hooked, her passion ignited and there has been no turning back, which is really good news for all her patients. “One size does not fit all in medicine” she states, “and the normal is often not where people need to be. What I try to do is get patients to their optimum level and often this is where wellness begins.” What started happening was women were coming to her who, upon being under Dr. Boyd’s care, began feeling better. Women became walking, talking billboards. The quality of these womens’ lives were changed; they were feeling better and, by proxy, so were their fami-lies. Dr. Boyd has many written testimonials from not just satisfied, but elated patients who have found a better quality of life. In the early days of her practice, Dr. Boyd did not treat men, but when she started the fellowship in Anti-Aging, Functional and Regen-erative medicine she realized they too, would benefit from evidence-based therapy. Her practiced swelled and she now sees roughly 20% of men, many who have seen their energy levels and libido improve, amongst a host of other symptom “whys” being answered. “People accept they are getting older and think “‘they are supposed to’” develop problems when, in reality, if again we can look at and treat “why” they are having symptoms, they are often able to better enjoy those “golden years”. We want to focus on prevention rather than treating disease after it happens.” Some of the disorders Dr. Boyd treats, but are not limited to, hor-monal imbalances (including thyroid), adrenal fatigue, chronic fatigue syndrome/fibromyalgia, obesity, food allergies, and migraine head-aches. It has been from the outpouring of both women and men, that Dr. Boyd felt the need to bring on an additional service provides. Lynda Avery Colbert is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and began work at Forward Health Solutions in January of 2010, and es-tablished their intravenous (IV) therapy program. Dr. Boyd says, “The night I learned about IV therapy I couldn’t sleep because I kept thinking about all the patients that it would benefit. I was trained and mentored in IV therapy and I knew I wanted to provide this therapy to my patients;

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Dr. Rebecca Boyd is a powerhouse of information and knowledge regarding the human body and how it functions. Her passion for her profession is evident in all that she does and it is easy to see

how in just a few short years she has created a following of patients who “sing” her praises.” She is an integrative medicine physician, which means she considers the body, mind and spirit when diagnosing and treating problems. “When looking at a problem integratively, you con-sider nutrition, gut health, detoxification, exercise, hormone balance, inflammation and oxygenation,” says Dr. Boyd. Dr. Boyd completed medical school at the Kansas City School of Medicine and Bioscience in 2003 and her residency in Family Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia. It was in Au-gusta, the last year of her residency, where she first learned about and trained in Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). Upon graduation, she worked at Lake Serene Clinic for one year, and then


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so when Lynda came on board with her background, I knew she would be the one to get this up and running. In September, after Forward Health Solutions moved to a new facil-ity, Lynda began treating patients again. She says, “It’s amazing that sometimes the simplest adjustments in treatment can bring about the biggest changes. It’s about creating order from chaos. I love helping my patients get their lives back.” Within a short time of Lynda’s arrival, Dr. Boyd began to make plans to build a free-standing clinic. In May 2010, Dr. Boyd added a Practice Manager, Joanne Barthel, who has helped them shape the day to day administrative operations as well as overseeing the building process for the new facility. Forward Health Solutions, under the guidance of Dr. Rebecca Boyd, is continually searching and training on cutting edge therapies in in-tegrative medicine. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is the newest weapon in the arsenal to help patients achieve wellness. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy uses oxygen, which is compressed from ambient air from 2 to 4.5 pounds per square inch (1.3 ATA max). This is the equivalent of 11 feet below sea level. “The pressurized oxygen increases the amount of oxygen that dissolves into the bloodsteam, and provides the cells with the oxygen they need, reducing inflamma-tion and helping the body heal itself.” Dr. Boyd says. Some of the conditions that have been responded well to hyperbaric therapy include traumatic brain injury, stroke, autism, post-surgical healing, diabetic conditions, sports injuries and much more. Dr. Boyd is very excited about having a hyperbaric chamber at her new clinic, and is pleased to have Bill Schindler, one of the country’s leading authorities on hyperbaric therapy coming to Hattiesburg. “This is a very exciting time for us, we will be able to invite the public to come learn and ask questions themselves on the benefits and value

of hyperbaric therapy.” Bill Schindler will be speaking at William Carey University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine on Friday, May 6th, at 7:00 pm and Saturday, May 7th, at 10:00 am. Please check out our website www.forwardhealthsolutions.com for more details. It’s hard to wrap up a story like this one in just a few words. There is so much more to tell. Stories, miracles actually, of patients whose lives have taken remarkable leaps forward, due in part to the compassion-ate, caring attention paid to listen to what they are saying and hearing the desperation, and partly, due to her drive and passion for answering the “why” and getting at the root cause of the condition. So I will end this with words from others:

IwasintroducedtoDr.Boydbyaneighborwhosufferswithmi-graineheadaches.Ihavedonealotofselfstudyinregardstonaturalmedicine foraperiodofyearsand foundDr.Boyd tobeaperfectmatch. Iwasastonishedbyherprofessionalismandknowledgeonmyfirstvisit.Iama62yearoldmanandIhavesomuchenergysincebeginningtheIVtreatments.Iambackinthegymandhavelost18lbs!IamverypleasedwiththeentirestaffandamproudtocallDr.Boydmyconsultantforhealth.

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Every parent wants to protect their child from danger. Despite the best intentions, most, if not all, parents have had to bandage a scraped knee after their child fell from a bike. And, it is not un-

common to hear of a parent having to rush their child to the emergency room for stitches because a pop-up fly ball split their child’s lip or an out-of-control skateboard resulted in a cut elbow. Injuries such as these are usually thought of as just bad luck, or often, as an accident. The American Public Health Association would disagree with this thinking, and is seeking to increase public awareness of how injuries can be prevented during National Public Health Week, April 4-10, 2011. This theme of this year’s awareness campaign is Safety is No Accident: Live Injury-Free. In 1989, the then Surgeon General C. Everett Koop testified that “if some infectious disease came along that affected children [to the degree that injuries do], there would be a huge public outcry and we would be told to spare no expense to find a cure and be quick about it.” Yet, unintentional injury remains the leading cause of death and dis-ability for children ages 1-14 years. Tremendous strides have been made to address childhood injuries. One of the most notable methods for preventing childhood injuries is the proper use of child safety seats. Child safety seats reduce fatal injury in passenger cars by 71 percent for infants less than 1 year old and by 54 percent for toddlers 1 to 4 years old. For children 4 to 7 years old, booster seats have been shown to reduce injury risk by 59 percent compared to safety belts alone (www.safekids.org). In light of these statistics, all 50 states have passed child restraint laws. Despite the technology of child safety seats and the enforcement of safety laws, motor vehicle-related injury remains the leading cause of death for children. In fact, when looking at all the causes of deaths from unintentional injury among children ages 0 to 19 years, motor vehicle traffic-related deaths remain the leading cause of death for this age group. And remember, these numbers are only about those injuries that cause death. Other motor vehicle-related injuries that go unreported are not counted, but nevertheless, cause harm and sometimes perma-nent disability to our children. Safe Kids USA, a nationwide network of organizations working to prevent unintentional childhood injury, provides the following recom-mendations to keep your children safe in the car. • Be sure that every occupant is properly restrained for every ride.• Infants should ride in rear-facing child safety seats as long as possible

(a minimum of 12 months old and up to 20 pounds in weight).• Correctly secure children that weigh between 20-40 pounds in a

forward-facing child safety seat. Always use the safety seat tether for optimal protection.

• Correctly secure children weighing over 40 pounds in a booster seat or other appropriate child restraint.

• Return the product registration card provided for all new child safety seats to the manufacturer to ensure you will be notified of any recalls.

• Check www.recalls.gov to inquire about any recalls or safety notices on child safety seats.

• Avoid purchasing safety seats from yard sales, flea markets, and second hand stores or when there is no known history of the seat.

Injuries Are No AccidentBy Dr. Laura Downey, assistant professor in the Department of Community Health Sciences

If you have questions about how to prevent childhood injuries, your local health department is a good source of information. Also, police, fire, and other emergency responders are often willing to provide infor-mation about the proper installation and use of child safety seats.

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What Is Stress? Dr. Hans Selye, the father of stress theory, defined stress as “the nonspecific response of the body to any demand made upon it.” The “demand” can be a threat, a challenge or any kind of change which requires the body to adapt. The response is automatic, immediate. Stress can be good (called “eustress”) when it helps us perform better, or it can be bad (“distress”) when it causes upset or makes us sick.

What Does the Stress Reaction Consist of? The stress reaction results from an outpouring of adrenaline, a stimulant hormone, into the blood stream. This, with other stress hor-mones, produces a number of changes in the body which are intended to be protective. The result often is called “the fight-or-flight response” because it provides the strength and energy to either fight or run away from danger. The changes include an increase in heart rate and blood pressure (to get more blood to the muscles, brain and heart), faster breathing (to take in more oxygen), tensing of muscles (preparation for action), increased mental alertness and sensitivity of sense organs (to assess the situation and act quickly), increased blood flow to the brain, heart and muscles (the organs that are most important in dealing with danger) and less blood to the skin, digestive tract, kidneys and liver (where it is least needed in times of crisis). In addition, there is an increase in blood sugar, fats and cholesterol (for extra energy) and a rise in platelets and blood clotting factors (to prevent hemorrhage in case of injury).

What Are Common Symptoms of Stress? Manifestations of stress are numerous and varied but they gener-ally fall into four categories (this is only a partial list of most common symptoms): Physical: fatigue, headache, insomnia, muscle aches/stiffness (espe-cially neck, shoulders and low back), heart palpitations, chest pains, abdominal cramps, nausea, trembling, cold extremities, flushing or sweating and frequent colds.

Mental: decrease in concentration and memory, indecisiveness, mind racing or going blank, confusion, loss of sense of humor.

Emotional: anxiety, nervousness, depression, anger, frustration, worry, fear, irritability, impatience, short temper.

Behavioral: pacing, fidgeting, nervous habits (nail-biting, foot-tap-ping), increased eating, smoking, drinking, crying, yelling, swearing, blaming and even throwing things or hitting.

What Are the Causes of Stress? Dr. Selye called the causes of stress “stressors” or “triggers.” There are two kinds of stressors: external and internal.

External stressors include:• Physical environment: noise, bright lights, heat, confined spaces. • Social (interaction with people): rudeness, bossiness or aggressive-

ness on the part of someone else.

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• Organizational: rules, regulations, “red tape,” deadlines. • Major life events: death of a relative, lost job, promotion, new baby. • Daily hassles: commuting, misplacing keys, mechanical breakdowns.

Internal stressors include:• Lifestyle choices: caffeine, not enough sleep, overloaded schedule. • Negative self-talk: pessimistic thinking, self-criticism, over-analyzing. • Mind traps: unrealistic expectations, taking things personally, all-or-

nothing thinking, exaggerating, rigid thinking. • Stressful personality traits: Type A, perfectionist, workaholic, pleaser.

It is important to note that most of the stress that most of us have is actually self-generated. This is a paradox because so many people think of external stressors when they are upset (it is the weather, the boss, the children, the spouse, the stock market). Recognizing that we create most of our own upsets, however, is an important first step to dealing with them.

What Are Some Ways to Master Stress? The following are some categories that can be helpful in mastering stress:

Change lifestyle habits.• Decrease caffeine (coffee, tea, colas, chocolate). • Well-balanced diet. • Decrease consumption of junk food. • Eat slowly. • Regular exercise (at least 30 minutes, three times per week). • Adequate sleep (figure out what you need, then get it). • Leisure time (do something for yourself everyday). • Relaxation exercises (e.g., meditation, self-hypnosis).

Change stressful situations.• Time and money management. • Assertiveness. • Problem-solving. • Possibly leaving a job or a relationship.

Change your thinking.• Look at things more positively. • See problems as opportunities. • Refute negative thoughts. • Keep a sense of humor.

Diversion and distraction. Take a time-out (anything from a short walk to a vacation) to get away from the things that are bothering you. This will not resolve the problem, but it gives you a break and a chance for your stress levels to decrease. Then, you can return to deal with issues feeling more rested and in a better frame of mind.

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audiology

CONDUCTIVE HEARING LOSSThis type of hearing loss is a condition of the outer and/or middle ear. It oc-curs when sound from the outside world cannot be transmitted normally through the ear canal and/or middle ear to the nerve cells of the inner ear. Conductive hearing loss can be temporary or

long term. The most common causes of this hearing loss can be excessive wax buildup in the ear canal, fluid in the middle ear space (common in children), perforated ear drums, or damaged or defective middle ear bones. Most conductive hearing losses can be medically or surgically treated. If the conductive hearing loss for some reason cannot be alleviated, Hearing aids can do a lot to compensate for the loss of loudness.

HEARING AND HEARING LOSSSubmitted by Dr. Michael Hunt, Ph.D., A.C.A. “I Wear Hearing Aids”

The human ear is a precisely tuned system with a sensitivity range that easily out performs the most elaborate sound system ever manufactured. The ear contains many physiological mechanisms and a breakdown or disruption in any of these can cause hearing difficulties. In general, there are two main

types of hearing loss. Learn more about them here.

SENSORINEURAL HEARING LOSSSensorneural hearing loss (nerve deafness) is the most common form of hearing loss. It happens when some of the delicate hair cells inside the cochlea (inner ear) get damaged and are unable to transform the sound vibrations into electrical signals. Sensor-neural hearing loss (nerve deaf-ness) can be caused by long-term

exposure to loud sounds. But the primary reason is the natural process of aging. Once sensorineural hearing loss sets in, the condition will worsen and will, in most cases be permanent. Typical symptoms are a loss of loudness and difficulties in understanding speech. Fortunately our ad-vanced hearing technology can effectively treat sensorneural hearing loss.

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How Sounds Travel Through The Ear The anatomy of the ear is precisely shaped to capture sound waves and amplify them. When sound waves enter the subways of the ear they follow what might seem like a long and arduous path. But every “station” has a precise function. This is how it works:

1. Sound waves are picked up by the outer ear, which is makes up of the pinna and the ear canal.

2. Sound is channeled to the eardrum. Which vibrates when the sound waves touch it.

3. The vibrations are picked up by three tiny bones know as the hammer, anvil and stirrup, which create a bridge from the eardrum to the inner ear.

4. The vibrations move on to the cochlea – a spiral-shaped capsule housing a system of liquid-filled tubes.

5. When the sound waves reach the liquid it begins to move, setting thousands of tiny hair cells in motion.

6. The movements of the hair cells are transformed into electric impulses that travel along the auditory nerve to the brain itself.

7. The brain decodes and interprets the electronic impulses, turning a stream of speech sounds into separate, recognizable words.


photography 101

Photography has been a passion of mine for a number

of years, particularly after the birth of my daughter. I grew from an enthusias-tic mom with a camera, to a fairly good amateur, to a seasoned professional through the years. Pho-tography is second nature to me now. It wasn’t al-ways. I look back at some of my early attempts with a lens and laugh and sometimes cringe. The passion is the easy part. Learning the complexi-ties of photography takes a long time. Literally, a lifetime. I’m always learn-ing something new. The change from film to digital

was huge, but it’s minute in comparison to how much there is to learn about light and composition. It is an ever evolving discipline. Here are some tips to help make you a more thoughtful shooter as you document your family’s daily life:

1. When you think you are close enough, get closer. Eliminate back-ground clutter.

2. Similarly, try to keep your backgrounds clean and simple. If you are at a family reunion and everyone has on crazy patterns/colors (it is the South, after all), keeping your background simple helps focus on the people, not the surroundings.

3. Place your subject off center. Imagine a tic tac toe grid and place your subject at one of the intersections of lines. This adds visual interest to your composition.

4. Try to capture “unguarded” moments. No need to make them say “cheese”.

5. Get down on their level. Don’t shoot down on kids and pets. Get on the ground with them to compose.

6. Keep your horizon line level. Easier said than done.7. Play with patterns and lines so that they lead your viewers eyes to

your subject. 8. Get it right in camera. Practice looking through your lens right

before you snap to see if there is something that distracts your eye from your subject.

9. Look at the light. No, don’t stare into the sun, just learn to be aware of how light falls on your subject. Unless you want a silhou-ette image, it’s usually better to shoot with the light to the side of or behind you.

10. Leave really important occasions to professionals. There are many times that candid memories are all that is required of an event. There are others that need the experience of a seasoned profes-

sional. Weddings, the birth of a child, family portraits, are occa-sions that should be captured by someone with skill, imagination and expertise. Beware of “shoot and burn” photographers when you are hiring a professional. These are usually better than aver-age amateurs, but seldom are they true professionals. Profes-sional photographers not only know how to accurately document an occasion, they also appropriately price their products, (as do all small business owners) so that they will still be in business ten years down the road. Professional photographers are those who continually pursue excellence in education, are members of their professional associations, and constantly strive to offer the very best product to their clients. Don’t trust your precious memories to anything less.

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proper gear

Okay, so you’ve decided to run and you know how important good gear is. Now what? It is important to connect with a running shoe specialty store. Every foot shape and biomechanics is different. You want someone who knows the difference between medium arched, semi-curved foot; low arched, straight foot; and high arched, curved foot. By knowing the biomechanics and arch your foot has the shoe specialist is more likely to get you fitted with the right shoe to meet your need.

A basic example of each is:• Medium-arched, semi-curved, neutral pronation-generally this group

pronates properly, allowing for good motion control and cushioning. Most use a semi-curved shoe offering stability.

• Low-arched, straight foot, over pronation-foot tend to roll inward.They tend to break down shoes on the inner border. Most prefer a straight, board-lasted shoe with a hard heel and firm midsole. This type of shoe offers more motion control.

• High-arched, curved foot, underpronator- this group often rolls ex-cessively outward and shoes tend to compress on the outside. Gen-erally they do not absorb shock as well and tend to use a curved, slip-lasted shoe offering lots of cushioning.

Your shoe specialist is there to help size properly, advise based on your specific goals and running environments, and answer any ques-tions you may have. Shoes should provide five basic things: flexibility, cushioning, du-rability, motion control, and comfort. These are most important, not price, looks or brand name. Here are some basic recommendations for buying running shoes:

1. Know your foot and it’s biomechanics. This can be determined based on the above information.

2. Consider special factors such as body weight, amount you run, previous injuries, and places you run.

3. Go to a running shoe specialty store. Bring your old shoes in so they can see your running pattern. This will greatly help them to find the right pair for you.

4. Buy to fit, not by size. Comfort and technology trump look and size. Have both feet accurately measured, allow extra room for expan-sion. It is important to take your time and ask questions.

5. Test run the shoes-Make sure you have checked the workmanship of the shoe, it’s flexibility. You must feel comfortable with the fit. It is also good to understand the exchange or return policy of the store.

These are a few points that will make looking for and purchasing your next pair of running shoes much easier. The same basic steps can be applied to a walking shoe.

Happy Feet Means Happy Running!

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achievements

William Carey University and the Area Development Part-nership will honor small businesses at the Small Business Leadership Award Luncheon (SBLAL) Wednesday, May 4

from 11:30 until 1 p.m. in the Wilkes Dining Hall on the Hattiesburg campus of William Carey University. The SBLAL was established by William Carey University and the Area Development Partnership in 1990 to recognize small businesses in the greater Hattiesburg area. The award is given in memory of Dr. Joe Roberts, former profes-sor of communication at William Carey University. Dr. Roberts was also a successful businessman and one of the founders of Aycock-Roberts Furniture. The SBLAL recognizes the important contributions of small busi-nesses to the economic, social, and cultural life of the community and the particular achievements of one individual or family. SBLAL nominees must meet several criteria including employing 100 or less employees, operating locally except for marketing, exhibiting Judeo-Christian ethics, being financially sound and participating in community service. The winner of this prestigious award will be an-nounced at the SBLAL. This year the theme of SBLAL will be Building a Bridge from the Business to the Medical Community. Hattiesburg hosts many indi-vidual medical businesses which provide specialized medical ser-vices. This growing population provides great strength in the overall economic development of Hattiesburg. The keynote speaker of the SBLAL will be Mr. Mayo Flynt, CEO of AT & T of Mississippi. Mr. Flynt believes that Mississippi can compete at any level, anywhere in the world. The sponsor speaker, Mr. Evan Dillard, is the CEO of Forrest General Hospital. Dillard brings great experience to Forrest General, having served in the healthcare industry for 28 years as a manager, COO and CEO. Small business leaders and members of the medical community are encouraged to attend this special awards luncheon.

The SBLAL is sponsored each year by small business throughout the greater Hattiesburg area. This year’s theme is focused on the Small Business Medical Community. Sponsos include: VITAL CARE COMPOUNDER, provides customized medica-tions compounded to meet each patient’s specific needs under the professional leadership of Dr. Robert Donnell. At Vital Care Componder, the Pharmacists and technicians are specially trained in compounding techniques. FDA-approved ingredients are used exclusively within a high-tech laboratory with precision equipment. This enables the pharmacists to change the dosage, make the best dosage, combine multiple medications, make medications and ac-commodate the sensitive needs of each individual patient. THE FAMILY PRACTICE AFTER HOURS CLINIC hosts eight highly qualified physicians to meet the medical needs of the public. The After Hours Clinic is open evenings and weekends and is for walk-in patients. If you and your family do not have a primary care physician, the After Hours Clinic would be pleased to help you with your ongoing medical care. HATTIESBURG G.I. ASSOCIATES whose mission is to provide a high-quality, care in gastroenterology and hepatology for Hatties-burg and the surrounding counties. Hattiesburg G. I. Associates provides their patients with a Digestive Diseases Center where pro-cedures are performed with the latest state-of-the-art equipment. FORREST GENERAL HOSPITAL a 512-bed facility, located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, provides regional health services to a 19-county area. Generations of Pine Belt residents have counted on Forrest General, for comprehensive care offered through the hospi-tal’s constantly expanding range of healthcare services. FORWARD HEALTH SOLUTIONS is one of Hattiesburg’s fast-est growing integrative health care clinics. Integrative medicine fo-cuses on the whole person, concentrating on nutrition, hormones, gut health, reducing inflammation, exercise and detoxification to optimize health and improve quality of life. The goal of Forward Health Solutions is to help regain and maintain health by restoring balance, helping the body to heal itself. Forward Health Solutions believes in using natural products, whenever possible, and other treatment methods which include IV (intravenous) nutrition and hy-perbaric oxygen therapy. Forward Health Solutions can assist you in moving forward on a new path to achieving optimal health and a higher quality of life.

William Carey University and the Area Development Partnership wishes to thank these sponsors for their contributions to make the SBLAL possible.

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life tip

Drink Water!Water is an essesntial componet for healthy body functions. It is

natural, non-allergenic, the Best source of hydration and in free

or very low in cost. Water helps remove all toxins from our body

and keeps everything lubricated much like oil does for our car. It is

suggested you drink in ounces 1/2 your body weight. Example: if

you weigh 140 lbs, you should consume 70 oz of water daily.

By Russ Fransted

Last year I joined Marathon Makeover to train to run a marathon with my brother and my 4 nieces and nephews. The expected benefit was better mental and physical health, but the unexpected

benefit, and the reason I am back again this year, is the friendship, camaraderie and encouragement I received from the group. The area leader of the Marathon Makeover Jennifer Clark, does an outstanding job in running a professionally organized program. With her leadership and the help of her special guests, you not only receive the necessary information for proper exercise, but also the proper nutri-tion to go along with the exercise. They say that only 1% of the population has ever finished a mara-thon, and I am proud to say that I am included in that 1%!

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balanced living

Beginning from our child-hood, we have visions and dreams of living a

life of happiness and fulfillment. Many childhood stories end with those favorite words, “And they lived happily ever after.” One of the ways to gain that happi-ness in many individuals’ minds is through getting married and eventually starting a family. There are several studies that show that married indi-viduals are healthier, happier, and live longer than individuals who aren’t married. However when marital bliss turns into marital discord, at least one of the couple can suffer emotional distress and physical health problems. When a person makes a commitment to marry he or she has visions and hopes of truly living happily ever after; however, for many the honey-moon inevitably ends at some point. Studies show the great-est marital satisfaction is during the first years of marriage and declines to an all-time low when their children reach adolescent age. Of course factors such as economic stressors, parent-child conflict, parenting styles, and gender - duty roles in the home are some of the con-tributing factors that cause the fairy tale to become more so-bering. These problems cause decreased intimacy and dimin-ished enjoyment in the home. There is hope to regain hap-piness again. In this economic climate for most households both partners work. Rather than focusing on trying to hold on to unre-alistic traditional roles and labels, it has been proven that the happiest marriages are those wherein both partners share equal roles, duties, and decision making authority. However, the true importance is that both partners in the couple dynamic agree in whether they want tra-ditional or egalitarian roles, as well as how they want to parent the children. Finding common ground and/or agreeing to disagree are

Live Happily Ever AfterBy Elizabeth C. Smith, MAMFT, LPC, PhD (ABD)

very important. Learn to bal-ance roles, rules, and fun in your marriage and your family. We have vivid differences; nevertheless, both have impor-tant things in common, for in-stance, both men and women want love and respect through action and words. It is impor-tant to give each other space. We can’t change our partner, but we can change ourselves. It is important to identify and to correct unhealthy ways of communicating and express-ing yourself. You have to take care of your own emotions, your own physical health, and spiritual wellbeing through self help solutions such as positive meditation, deep breathing, and healthy life style choices such as healthy foods and walking. For some couples, it is im-portant to get outside help, not from friends or family members, because that leads to different or heightened problems. Going to a professional counselor who can help you navigate the cur-rents of marital and family chaos is essential to living happily ever after. Seek professional thera-pists who have experience and interest in working with marital couples and families. Yes after discord, disagreements, dis-tress, and even dysfunction, you can live happy again. For, “It’s never too late to be what you might have been.” George Elliot.

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the healing touch

Many times when someone thinks of getting a massage, they naturally think it’s for special occasions or to feel pampered. While a massage does feel great and is relaxing, it can actu-

ally be therapeutic for your body. The calm, relaxed feeling you get from having a massage is really your body’s way of managing stress. It decreases anxiety and depression by boosting your serotonin levels and improving your overall well-being. Massage therapy can also en-hance your immune system. It stimulates your lymphatic flow which is your body’s natural defense system and allows your body to release toxins for improved health. There are special techniques that the thera-pist can use to exercise and stretch weak, tight or atrophied muscles. These techniques allow for improved circulation by pumping oxygen and nutrients throughout the tissues and vital organs. They are also used to help improve range of motion on your joints, promote tissue regeneration and reducing scar tissue. Massage therapy can also be

used to manage common ailments that many people suffer with such as: arthritis, carpel tunnel, TMJ, and plantar fasciitis. A well trained massage therapist who has been acquainted with the medical aspects of massage can incorporate a wide range of tech-niques in order to benefit you according to your specific needs. Mas-sage therapy is a wonderful addition to maintaining a healthy lifestyle and promoting a sense of overall well-being. The relaxing qualities of massage are only a special treat compared to the many benefits that it can offer you, both emotionally and physically. So consider a massage as a part of our personal wellness program.Your attention to this detail now may pay off in fewer future medical visits in the future.

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Physical Therapy and fall prevention can be helpful for those suf-fering with osteoporosis. Just because one is diagnosed with osteoporosis doesn’t mean one’s life has to be put on hold or

put to a stop. A rehabilitation plan set up by a physical therapist can assist one on getting back on their feet and into regular daily activities. This will boost confidence levels as well as self-esteem. Sitting at home and feeling as if you have to give up is only going to make things worse. You must get up and get moving. “If a person is afraid of falling or they are afraid of having another fracture, that’s a specific time when they need to get to a physical therapist (PT). A therapist can help divide the world into very safe activities and activities that are more likely to cause a fracture,” says Kathy M. Shipp, PT, MHS, PhD, and Senior Fellow at the Center of the Study of Aging and Human Development at Duke University Medical Center in North Carolina. “That’s one of the things that physical therapists can provide- helping people to be maximally active in a safe way. And that is what will prevent future fractures.” Emotions play a big part in rehabilitation during or after a fracture or a fall. There are many support groups that can help one cope with fear of falling and grief due to osteoporosis. Some of these support groups

preventative treatment

consist of therapists, social workers, and osteoporosis related support groups. Injury and fall prevention is a major part of rehabilitation. Ideally people with osteoporosis should deal directly with a physical therapist before they experience an injury. Once you are diagnosed with os-teoporosis, you should start making the changes that will prevent an injury now. Such changes include learning how to life items without using your back, learning how to move without twisting your spine, implementing fall prevention strategies at home and work, identifying exercises that can keep you safely active, and asking for help with tasks that require lifting heavy items or climbing. Fall prevention is obviously the best choice. If there is a fall and a fracture, make sure you heal properly and get advice on how to prevent future falls. “A physical therapist can be your best ally.”

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independent living

Recently I found myself in the position of having to help my par-ents relocate their home after 46 years in “our family home”. After years of memories and hours of “work” making a home,

my parents needed to face another challenge in life- one that was going to be very difficult and heart breaking. Moving to a more convenient location nearer to their children and looking for a smaller place that they could manage yet still enjoy their independent lifestyle. In looking for an independent retirement community I came upon 3 different types of communities; 1. Independent Living 2. Assisted Living 3. Skilled Nursing. The key difference between Independent Living and other options is overall health and assistance in daily living activities. Just as with regular housing, you can hire someone from the community to

help assist if you need help. You are free to come and go just as in your own home and free to cook as often as you would like. In Assisted Living Communities if your loved one requires “some” help with eating, dress-ing or using the toilet or requires medical assistance taking medicine, etc and is not bedridden or cooking etc. This is an option. The third is the Skilled Nursing Community in which your loved one may be bedridden, wheelchair bound or need round the clock medical assistance with just the basic needs of eating, dressing and personal hygiene; these facilities have skilled nurses and medical personnel 24 hours a day. My parents are very independent in traveling, community and church projects and maintaining and entertaining friends, so Independent Liv-ing was a good family choice. An independent living community was affordable and seemed to offer choices that provided transportation and some cooking when needed. Looking at the calendar at the in-dependent living community also gave my parents something to look forward to each month. So as we looked at our choices we found a facility that seemed to fit my parent’s needs and our needs at this particular time. No one is certain about what the future holds, but for now life for them is still going to be very independent and active. Fortunately for all of us. Hat-tiesburg is very fortunate to be a Certified Retirement City and has so many quality facilities. Finding the “perfect fit” is made easier with so many quality choices available.

Thankfullly, I think we finally found another “home” for my parents, one that is quite different than their last home, but one that will still bring them many happy memories to share with family and friends, both old and new.

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The history of thyroid disorders dates back to 300 BC. Medical dis-coveries over the years have led to better treatments that continue to improve the lives of people suffering from thyroid disease.

Symptoms of hypothyroidism (low levels of thyroid hormone) include fatigue, fluid retention, constipation, headaches, decreased sexual desire, depression, anxiety, decreased metabolism, memory impairment, weight gain, high cholesterol, and increased triglycerides. Yet, more than half of all people with thyroid disease are unaware of their condition. It is estimated that 4 out of 10 adult Americans (more than 52 million) have hypothyroidism that is not being diagnosed or treated appropriately. Thyroid replacement therapy has been available for the treatment of hypothyroidism since 1892, when the Armour meat company began to provide desiccated thyroid extract from the thyroid glands of animals (Armour Thyroid®). Desiccated thyroid extract contained both T4 and T3, but various preparations differed considerably in bioavailability and potency. Ingestion of a few grains of desiccated thyroid could cause a steep increase in serum T3 concentrations, often reaching peak levels

that were higher than normal within two hours, and producing undesir-able side effects including palpitations. Beginning in the 1970’s, the use of desiccated thyroid for treatment of primary hypothyroidism was gradually replaced by levothyroxine so-dium (synthetic T4) with the aim of relieving symptoms and normalizing the serum TSH concentrations. Although both T4 and T3 are secreted by the normal thyroid gland, most patients are now treated with levothy-roxine. Physicians note that despite apparently adequate replacement therapy with levothyroxine, some hypothyroid patients remain symptom-atic. Studies suggest that replacement therapy for hypothyroidism with levothyroxine alone does not ensure normal thyroid hormone levels (TSH, T4, and T3) in all tissues, and that a combination of levothyroxine and T3 may be required for optimal thyroid replacement therapy. However, the only commercially available form of T3 for replacement therapy is synthetic liothyronine sodium, an immediate release formulation, which is rapidly absorbed, and therefore may result in higher than normal T3 concentrations throughout the body, causing serious side effects includ-ing heart palpitations. Because immediate release T3 is also quickly metabolized, replacement of T3 with synthetic liothyronine requires mul-tiple daily doses. Therefore, due to dosing problems and the significant potential for side effects, immediate release T3 (liothyronine) is only used in exceptional circumstances. Research indicates there is a need for sustained-release T3 prepa-rations in order to avoid adverse cardiac effects due to high serum T3 levels which can result if the hormone is absorbed too rapidly. Physicians may wish to consider the inclusion of sustained-release T3 in the treat-ment of hypothyroidism, particularly when the response to levothyroxine (T4) has not reached intended results.

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